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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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This is TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING BACK with Matt Forte for June 23, 2026
TOPICS:
01:10 - Matt recaps his Father's Day weekend
08:40 - Reading the Bible, not just the Bible App
19:35 - SF Giants players posting Bible verses on their Pride Night hats
31:31 - Shoutout IJM and "the Freedom to Play"
32:58 - World Cup love (USA! USA!)
35:57 - Matt's thoughts on Juneteenth
39:58 - What we learned at church
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Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins returns to the show with Matt Forte to discuss his new home in Las Vegas, the decision to join the Raiders, being a steward of his football career, prayer in his life and being a dad to two boys.
Topics:
(01:33) - The decision to sign with the @Raiders
(04:45) - How faith played a role in his decision
(09:50) - Being a light in Las Vegas
(13:51) - Prayer vs Pride
(19:35) - His favorite NFL moments
(25:53) - Raising his kids to follow Jesus
(30:11) - Preparing for his post-playing career
(33:48) - Kirk shares who is EVERYTHING to him
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Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RB with Matt Forte for Tuesday June 16, 2026
Topics:
01:04 - World Cup 2026
06:23 - Soccer players glorifying God with TheKingsReturn
16:50 - Spiritual lessons from the Knicks winning the NBA title
29:45 - Shoutout to our friends IJM
33:16 - What we learned at church
46:40 - Happy Father's Day
Special thanks to our friends at IJM. Join athletes, fans and IJM in the fight to end modern slavery. Because everyone deserves
the freedom to play. Visit ijm.org/freedomtoplay to learn more.
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San Diego Padres stud pitcher Mason Miller joins Scott Linebrink and Jason Romano to discuss his diabetes battle, throwing 104 mph, his sudden rise to stardom, finding his identity in Jesus and what Jesus
Topics:
01:00 - The thrill of throwing 104 mph fastballs02:20 - The art of pitching: adjustments and scouting04:40 - The origin of the nickname “The Reaper” 06:30 - Mason’s faith journey and growing closer to Christ 09:20 - Balancing faith, family, and a busy baseball schedule11:29 - Staying connected to Jesus during the season13:59 - Transitioning organizations: leaving the A's for the Padres 16:55 - Being the new guy and fostering team camaraderie19:20 - Managing success, humility, and staying rooted in Christ20:40 - Reflecting on past challenges and trusting God’s plan25:39 - Using platform for purpose: faith, service, and impact27:18 - Sharing about “Jesus Won” and spreading the message30:37 - Embracing struggles, purpose, and living with gratitude34:04 - Closing thoughts on faith, humility, and athletic excellence
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01:21 - Matt is back from an incredible global sports movement in Portugal
12:59 - The Bears potential stadium move to Indiana
23:13 - Caleb Williams on the cover of Madden 27
27:00 - Madden curse still a thing?
29:27 - Shoutout to IJM's Freedom to Play
32:50 - What we learned at church on Sunday
Special thanks to our friends at IJM. Join athletes, fans and IJM in the fight to end modern slavery. Because everyone deserves
the freedom to play. Visit ijm.org/freedomtoplay to learn more.
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Mark McKenzie from the United States Men's National Team is our guest on Sports Spectrum to talk about the upcoming World Cup and his faith in Jesus.
Topics:
02:29 - Excitement surrounding the World Cup
06:20 - The passion of soccer fans
11:06 - His journey to soccer as a kid
19:51 - Relying on God at an early age
25:21 - Mark shares his testimony
34:18 - Being intentional about his faith in the locker room
39:59 - Who is Jesus to Mark McKenzie
42:00 - The atmosphere in Los Angeles for the World Cup opening match
Special thanks to our friends at IJM. Join athletes, fans and IJM in the fight to end modern slavery. Because everyone deserves
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Two-time World Cup winner and legendary USWNT player Julie Ertz is our guest today on Sports Spectrum with guest host Annabelle Hasselbeck to talk faith, the 2026 World Cup and her work in fighting to end slavery with International Justice Mission. Tune in!
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Welcome to our TUESDAY MORNING RB pod for June 2, 2026.
Panthers legendary running back Jonathan Stewart joins Jason Romano on the show to talk faith, coaching youth sports, the unique dynamic of an NFL locker room, the Jaxson Dart/Abdul Carter story, an NBA Finals preview, the tragic death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch and what we learned at church.
TUNE IN!
Special thanks to our friends at IJM. Join athletes, fans and IJM in the fight to end modern slavery. Because everyone deserves
the freedom to play. Visit ijm.org/freedomtoplay to learn more.
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Maurice Williams is a former offensive lineman with the Jaguars. He played all nine of his professional football seasons with Jacksonville after being selected in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft following a stellar collegiate career at Michigan.
In 2018, he became the team chaplain of the Jaguars.
Today on the podcast, Maurice joins Matt Forte to talk about his journey from NFL player to team chaplain, writing his new book “When the Game is Gone,” the importance of discipleship and stewarding the athlete platform well.
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Welcome to our TUESDAY MORNING RB pod for May 26, 2026.
Topics:
01:07 - Memorial Day weekend reflections
06:48 - Knicks are in the NBA Finals
14:15 - Kyle Busch's tragic death and the fragility of life
23:01 - What we learned at church this weekend
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