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On Tuesday, former Chicago Bears pro bowl running back Matt Forte hosts TUEDAY MORNING RB.
On Friday, we feature a guest from the world of sports to share their Jesus story.
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Nathan Carter is an NFL running back with the Atlanta Falcons.
He joins Matt Forte on today's podcast to share about preparing for the 2026 season, his amazing story of following Jesus, serving with Compassion and taking a recent trip to the Dominican Republic back in March.
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Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING BACK with Matt Forte for August 25, 2026.
Today, we're joined by three-time Super Bowl champion, legendary Patriots defensive back and NBC Sports NFL studio analyst Devin McCourty.
TOPICS:
- Transition from NFL to broadcasting booth (01:45)
- The learning curve at NBC as a broadcaster (03:41)
- Advice for NFL players transitioning to post-playing career (06:04)
- Thoughts on NFL training camp joint practices (09:37)
- Playing for head coach Bill Belichick (15:09)
- 2026 team to exceed expectations (26:27)
- Super Bowl prediction (27:53)
- Jesus in Devin's life today (32:55)
- What we learned at church (36:44)
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Oscar Tshiebwe is an NBA basketball player with the Houston Rockets. He joins the show today to talk about his new book COURAGE IN THE DARK as well as his life as an NBA player and wanting to share the Gospel of Jesus with all everyone.
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Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING BACK with Matt Forte for August 18, 2026.
TOPICS:
( 01:02) - Preseason Week 1 recap
(05:28) - The mental side of injuries
(18:57) - Should starters play in the preseason?
(31:05) - Matt's investing in a pizza restaurant
(35:35) - What we learned at church
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Cleveland Browns safety Daniel Thomas joins the show with Matt Forte to talk about faith, football and impacting the community for Christ.
TOPICS:
(01:36) - Being Drafted in 2020 Covid
(03:34) - Playing football in empty stadiums in 2020
(06:30) - Finding identy and purpose beyond football
(12:01) - How Auburn shaped his journey
(15:20) - Having godly friends
(18:02) - Cleveland for Christ
(23:23) - Favorite on the field football moment
(27:47) - Discerning the Lord's voice
(32:55) - Posting devotional content on Instagram
(35:28) - Who is Jesus to Daniel Thomas today?
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Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING BACK with Matt Forte for August 11, 2026.
TOPICS:
- Training camp fight stories (01:22)
- Kenneth Walker's fit with KC (06:08)
- Matt breaks down Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jonathan Taylor signing BIG contract extension (11:51)
- Why is Matt racing his horse? (34:44)
- What we learned at church (39:02)
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Seattle Seahawks WR and 2025 NFL Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba joins guest host Annabelle Hasselbeck on the show today!
Topics:
(00:40) - Celebrating a Super Bowl championship
(03:29) - Team Bible Studies
(07:13) - Being encouraged by his head coach
(08:45) - Adjustments transitioning to the NFL
(11:51) - His testimony of pursuing Jesus
(13:35) - Who is Jesus to JSN right now?
(15:04) - Handling the spotlight that comes with success
(17:07) - The Super Bowl LX moment he'll always remember
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Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RB with Matt Forte for August 4, 2026.
TOPICS:
- Preseason football is back - (01:05)
- Matt's weekend signing autographs - (05:33)
- Card collecting is back - (09:55)
- Pro Football HOF candidates - (20:08)
- Spider-Man A Brand New Day review - (35:16)
- What we learned at church - (40:10)
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Seattle Seahawks head coach and Super Bowl LX champion Mike Macdonald is our guest on the podcast today.
Topics:
01:10 - Looking back at winning a Super Bowl
02:50 - God is in control
03:58 - Turning the page to 2026
06:04 - Running "it" forward
07:50 - A journey of faith
11:28 - The impact of other coaches of faith
13:37 - Bibles for Christmas
14:45 - Favorite "God moment" at Super Bowl LX
17:25 - The battle of "control" as a coach
18:50 - Pointing to God at the Super Bowl podium postgame
21:02 - Trusting the Lord no matter the circumstances
23:18 - A culture of loving, serving and caring for others
25:15 - Who is Jesus and what is God teaching Mike right now?
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Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RB with Matt Forte for July 28, 2026.
TOPICS:
- Back from vacation, Matt celebrates 15 year wedding anniversary (01:00)
- LeBron James signs with the 76ers (06:55)
- NFL training camps are back and we get Matt Forte camp stories (16:18)
- ESPN layoffs and how to respond as believers when trials come our way (36:15)
- What we learned at church (53:35)
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