Created in 2017 by former ESPN Senior Producer Jason Romano, Sports Spectrum is an interview driven podcast hosted by former Chicago Bears Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte. Each episode, Forte and Romano will bring you the stories at the intersection of faith and sports.
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Welcome to The Sports Spectrum, your ultimate source for all the latest happenings in the world of sports! Join us each week as we dive into the biggest stories and events across the NBA, soccer, tennis, and more. We’ll analyze thrilling games, spotlight standout players, and discuss the cultural impact of recent developments in sports. Expect engaging conversations, deep dives into the trends shaping today’s sports landscape. Whether you’re a passionate fan or just looking to stay informed, ...
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Hosted by former MLB All-Star Matt Holliday and his wife Leslee, Table Forty is a show that brings organic conversations about Jesus and life. Take a seat at Table Forty with Matt and Leslee and get a better understanding of Jesus to help you discover who you are becoming and why it matters. Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For stories of sports and faith, check out http://SportsSpectrum.com
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Leonard "Big Cat" Williams - Seattle Seahawks Defensive Lineman on leaving a legacy, pro bowl snubs and scoring his first ever TD
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Leonard Williams is a defensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks. He was originally selected 6th overall by the New York Jets in the 2015 NFL Draft. He played with the Jets from 2015-2019 before moving to the Giants. He was with the Giants from 2019-2023 and was traded to the Seahawks in mid-2023. In December of 2024, he was named NFC Defensive Pla…
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Gavin Sheets - MLB player on Jesus in the highs and lows of a pro baseball career, plus Matt and Jason on "what we learned at church"
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Today on the podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano talk through what Matt learned at church this past Sunday and we also preview the NFC and AFC conference championship games (9:20). And then we're joined by pro baseball player Gavin Sheets as he tells his awesome story of faith and baseball. (13:25) Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest …
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Benjamin Watson - Former NFL tight end returns to discuss college football players being bold in their faith
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Benjamin Watson is a former NFL tight end and current college football analyst with the SEC Network. Today, Benjamin returns to Sports Spectrum to discuss the influx of college football players that have been bold in their faith and how they can live that faith out to help backup their proclamation. We also preview the CFB National Championship bet…
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Travis Hearn - Phoenix Suns team chaplain's near-death miracle story plus Matt and Jason on what we learned at church
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Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason share what they learned from church this past Sunday. Then, we're joined by Travis Hearn (14:43), a senior pastor at Impact Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is also the team chaplain for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, and has served as a chaplain for major and minor league baseball teams for more than a decade. Hearn …
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Jaden Ivey - Detroit Pistons guard on his New Years Day injury and trusting God amidst the trials
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Jaden Ivey is in his third NBA season with the Detroit Pistons. He was selected fifth overall by Detroit in the 2022 NBA Draft and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2023. In 2024-25, Ivey was averaging a career-high 17 points per game in his first 30 games. On December 26, 2024, Ivey hit a game-winning 4-point play to help Detroit beat…
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Luke Weaver - Yankees pitcher plus Matt and Jason make their NFL playoff predictions
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Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason start out the New Year with a new segment -- "What we learned at church on Sunday." Then Matt shares about the Bears finally beating the Packers and our NFL playoff predictions. Lastly, we welcome New York Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver (28:01) back to the show to talk about his career year of 2024 and his first ev…
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Chris Broussard is a Fox Sports commentator and the co-host of FS1’s First Things First daily program. Prior to joining Fox Sports in 2016, Broussard spent 12 years with ESPN as an NBA writer, reporter and analyst. In 2009, Broussard founded K.I.N.G, a national Christian men’s organization that seeks to strengthen men in their Christian faith and l…
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Earl McClellan - Dallas pastor on breaking free of negative self-talk, wounding words and Jordan vs. Lebron
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Earl McClellan is the founder and lead pastor of Shoreline City Church in Dallas, Texas. His new book "Get Your Spirit Back" released in November 2024. In college, McClellan played division one basketball with Oral Roberts University. Today on the podcast, Earl McClellan shares his journey from being a college basketball player to becoming a lead p…
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Jake Bates is a kicker for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. He was undrafted out of the University of Arkansas in 2023 and signed with the Houston Texans before being released after in the preseason. In early 2024, he signed with the Michigan Panthers of the UFL and was selected to the All-UFL team before signing with the Lions in June. In Week 7 of t…
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Tommy Edman is a Gold Glove infielder and outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2024, he was named NLCS MVP and helped the Dodgers to a World Series championship over the New York Yankees. Today on the podcast, Tommy Edman reflects on his whirlwind 2024 of injuries, being traded, winning NLCS MVP and the World Series championship. Email us wi…
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Today on the podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano discuss spiritual attacks, identity in the NFL, pride, the current situation with the Chicago Bears and Matt's favorite Christmas movie. Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: jason@sportsspectrum.com WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/@Spo…
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Clyde Christensen - Two-time Super Bowl champion coach on coaching as a calling and leaving a legacy
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Clyde Christensen has been a football coach for more than 40 years in the NFL and college. His NFL coaching stops have included Tampa Bay (1996-2001), Indianapolis (2002-15), Miami (2016-18) and a return to Tampa (2019-22). He has coached in three Super Bowls, winning two (with the 2006 Colts and 2020 Buccaneers). Currently, he is serving at his al…
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Taliyah Brooks is a track and field athlete with Team USA. At the 2024 United States Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, Brooks finished third in the heptathlon with a career-best 6.408 points and qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. In college at Arkansas, Brooks won the pentathlon at the 2018 NCAA Division 1 championship…
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Danny Woodhead - Former NFL RB, plus Matt and Jason on Juan Soto's contact and idolatry
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Happy 39th birthday Matt Forte!! Today on the podcast, we wish Matt a happy birthday, react to Juan Soto's $765 million dollar contract (02:50), talk about idolatry in sports, the relationship athletes have with money and then we welcome former NFL running back and 2024 College Football Hall of Fame inductee Danny Woodhead (28:49) to the show. WATC…
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Shaun Dolac - University at Buffalo linebacker on turning pain into purpose , running toward God
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Shaun Dolac is a linebacker for the University at Buffalo. In high school at West Seneca East Senior High, he was the Buffalo News Player of the Year and rushed for a school-record 1,997 yards on offense and a school-record 157 tackles on defense. After being offered a full-ride scholarship to play lacrosse, Dolac chose to pursue football and join …
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Alex Call is a professional baseball player with the Washington Nationals. He was originally selected in the third round of the 2016 MLB Amateur Draft by the Chicago White Sox. He made his MLB debut in July of 2022 with the Cleveland Guardians. He was selected off of waivers by Washington in 2023 and played in 128 games for the Nationals that seaso…
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Being a witness for Christ, playing football on Thanksgiving and engaging with teammates of diverse beliefs
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In today's episode, Matt Forte reflects on Thanksgiving and the challenges of playing in the NFL during the holiday, delving into the implications of player safety in relation to Thursday games. Matt and Jason also answer your questions from social media and explore how to engage with individuals of diverse beliefs while maintaining a Christian per…
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Monty Williams - Former NBA coach and player on contentment in Christ, coaching his son and dealing with grief
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Monty Williams is a former NBA player and head coach who currently is the head basketball coach at TMI Episcopal prep school in San Antonio where he coaches two of his children. Previously, he was the head coach with the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns. In 2021, he led the Suns to the NBA Finals and was named NBA Coach of the Year in 2022.Today on…
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Parker Byrd is a college baseball player at East Carolina University. He was rated the 75th best shortstop nationally in high school and committed to East Carolina in 2022. On July 23, 2022, he was in a boating accident and had his right leg amputated. In February 2024, he returned to the field and became the first Division 1 baseball player to eve…
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Emeka Egbuka is a wide receiver with the Ohio State University. A 5-star recruit, Egbuka was the 2019 Washington state Gatorade Player of the Year. In 2022, his sophomore year, he had 74 receptions for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns. Today on the podcast, we talk to Emeka Egbuka about his journey with Jesus, being bold in his faith, finding peace in…
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Jonathan Isaac is entering his seventh season in the NBA with the Orlando Magic. He was originally selected 6th overall by Orlando in the 2017 NBA Draft after playing his college basketball at Florida State. In 2022, Isaac released his first book, "Why I Stand" and in 2023, he launched his new clothing and apparel company, Unitus. Today on the podc…
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Today on the podcast, New Orleans Saints All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis joins Matt Forte and Jason Romano to talk about the importance of personal faith, the process of spiritual transformation, and the role of prayer in overcoming doubts and challenges. The discussion also highlights the collaboration between Demario and Saints teammate Derek Ca…
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BONUS POD - Justin Giboney - Former Vanderbilt football player on Christ-centered athletes speaking on culture and politics
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BONUS PODCAST: Today, Matt Forte welcomes Justin Giboney to the show. He is a former Vanderbilt college football player who is the cofounder of the AND Campaign, an attorney, and a political strategist in Atlanta, Georgia. You can learn more about the AND Campain here. WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: https://…
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Today on the podcast, former NFL running back Matt Forte officially begins his role as pro athlete voice on the Sports Spectrum podcast and he's joined by his good friend and longtime NFL tight end Benjamin Watson. Benjamin played 16 seasons in the NFL (2004-2019) with the Patriots, Browns, Saints and Ravens. He is the author of three books and is …
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The Sports Spectrum Podcast launched on March 31, 2017. Since then, we've had over 1400 interviews and 5 million downloads/listens. Our desire is to keep Jesus in the sports discussion and have conversations with athletes, coaches and others on the intersection of sports and faith in Christ. On November 5, 2024, we welcomed former Chicago Bears pro…
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