Sports Spectrum

Hosted by former ESPN Senior Producer Jason Romano, Sports Spectrum is an interview driven podcast that features stories on the intersection of faith and sports.

Matt and Jason on spiritual attacks, the Chicago Bears future and Christmas traditions

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:44:00 GMT

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.

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Clyde Christensen - Two-time Super Bowl champion coach on coaching as a calling and leaving a legacy

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:33:00 GMT

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 alma mater, the University of North Carolina, where he is the football team’s senior advisor to the head coach.

Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason talk to Clyde Christensen about his calling as a football coach. He discusses the unique challenges coaches face, including the demands of the job and the impact on family life. Clyde discusses the significance of building relationships through coaching and the blessings that come from obedience and faithfulness to God.

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Taliyah Brooks - 2024 Olympian on growth in disappointment and leading Bible studies

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:33:00 GMT

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 championships.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Taliyah Brooks about her trademark red hair, finding an identity in God, how she has grown amidst athletic disappointment, and her favorite Summer Olympics experience.

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Danny Woodhead - Former NFL RB, plus Matt and Jason on Juan Soto's contact and idolatry

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:33:00 GMT

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.

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Shaun Dolac - University at Buffalo linebacker on turning pain into purpose , running toward God

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:44:53 GMT
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 Buffalo as a preferred walk-on. In 2022, he led the Mid-American Conference in tackles (148) and ranked second in the nation. In 2024, he is currently leading the nation in tackles (159) and was named a mid-season All-American by CBS Sports. Today on the podcast, Shaun Dolac talks about the impact of losing his father to cancer, how it shaped his identity in Christ, and the lessons learned through his athletic career. The conversation also touches on the significance of community, the role of God’s Word in navigating life’s challenges, and the process of transferring schools. WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you know Christ personally? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can commit your life to Him. .

Alex Call - MLB outfielder on contentment in Christ and lessons learned in 2024

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:33:00 GMT

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 season, hitting 8 home runs. In 2024, Call played in 30 games with the Nationals and hit .343 with 5 stolen bases in 99 at bats.

Today on the podcast, Alex Call shares his journey through the ups and downs of professional baseball in the past year and discusses the challenges of injuries, the pressure of performance, and the role of prayer in finding new approaches to the game. Alex reflects on the significance of contentment in all circumstances and the balance between family life and a demanding sports career.

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Being a witness for Christ, playing football on Thanksgiving and engaging with teammates of diverse beliefs

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:15:00 GMT

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 perspective.

Matt also reflects on his college legacy at Tulane, the current state of the football program, as well as the changing landscape of college athletics due to NIL deals.

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Monty Williams - Former NBA coach and player on contentment in Christ, coaching his son and dealing with grief

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:33:00 GMT

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 the podcast, Monty Williams shares about the tension of chasing success, contentment in Christ, the pivot of coaching his son in prep ball and finding peace in the storm.

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Parker Byrd - East Carolina baseball player on his leg amputation and trusting God's plan

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:33:00 GMT

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 ever compete in a game with a prosthetic leg.

Today on the podcast, Parker Byrd shares his powerful story of overcoming a lost leg to return to the baseball field. Parker talks about trusting in the Lord in the midst of losing his leg and seeing God’s providence on full display.

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Emeka Egbuka - Ohio State wide receiver on being bold for Jesus and revival on campus

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:25:54 GMT

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 Christ, overcoming loneliness and the revival happening in the Ohio State locker room. WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

Jonathan Isaac - Orlando Magic NBA player on redefining greatness and faith in the NBA

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:33:00 GMT

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 podcast, Jonathan Isaac joins Matt Forte and Jason Romano to discuss what it means to redefine greatness, faith in the NBA locker room, the mental battle with injuries, combatting anxiety with the word of God and his new basketball shoe featuring Bible verses.

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Demario Davis - New Orleans Saints linebacker on the process of spiritual transformation

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:33:00 GMT

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 Carr in leading spiritual initiatives within their team, emphasizing the significance of community and accountability in faith.

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BONUS POD - Justin Giboney - Former Vanderbilt football player on Christ-centered athletes speaking on culture and politics

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

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.

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Benjamin Watson - Former NFL tight end on taking a stand on tough topics

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:33:00 GMT

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 a college football analyst with the SEC Network.

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Sports Spectrum Podcast Trailer with Matt Forte

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

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 bowl running back Matt Forte as a co-host and pro athlete voice of the podcast.

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:33:00 GMT

We have a HUGE announcement for the podcast. Tune in to find out the BIG news.

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Preston Spradlin - James Madison men's basketball coach on his new role, trusting in God and being authentic

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:33:00 GMT

Preston Spradlin is the head men's basketball coach with James Madison University. Prior to arriving at JMU in March of 2024, Spradlin spent the previous nine seasons at Morehead State where he led his team to two NCAA Tournament berths, including this past season of 2023-24.

Today on the podcast, Preston Spradlin shares about his new role with James Madison. He emphasizes the importance of making a move that aligns with personal and professional goals and the impact it has on the entire coaching staff and their families. Spradlin shares his experience of navigating the coaching carousel and the distractions it can bring. He also talks about the significance of vulnerability and transparency in coaching and the role of faith in his life and coaching philosophy.

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Jaelene Daniels - Former pro soccer player on serving in ministry and seeking God's guidance in making difficult decisions

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:33:00 GMT

Jaelene Daniels is a former pro soccer player, who spent seven seasons in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) with the Western New York Flash and the North Carolina Courage. She was a member of two NWSL championship teams during her time with the Courage.

Playing the defender position, Hinkle starred in high school at Valor Christian in Highlands Ranch, Colo., where she was a Parade High School All-American and named first-team all-state.

She is currently the Development Director with Impact City FC, a soccer ministry in North Carolina.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Jaelene about her relationship with Jesus and how it has transformed her life. Jaelene also discusses her decision not to wear a pride-themed jersey while playing for the USA national team and the backlash she received. She emphasizes the importance of personal conviction and seeking God's guidance in making difficult decisions.

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Chuck Swirsky - Chicago Bulls play by play voice on faith, broadcasting and his time with Sports Spectrum

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:33:00 GMT

Chuck Swirsky is the radio play by play voice of the Chicago Bulls. He started his career in broadcasting in Cleveland, Ohio in the mid-1970’s and moved to Chicago in 1979. He spent many years working in Chicago radio at WGN. In the mid-1990’s Swirsky was the host of our Sports Spectrum syndicated radio program, where he interviewed athletes and others in sports about their Christian faith.

In 1998, Swirsky moved to Toronto and became the play by play voice of the Raptors, a position he held for 10 years. In 2008, he returned to Chicago and became the voice of the Bulls radio broadcasts. In 2016, Swirsky was inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame and in 2018 to the WGN Radio Walk of Fame.

Today on the podcast, Chuck Swirsky shares stories of his time working with Sports Spectrum in the 1990’s. He also talks about his time as a broadcaster in Chicago during the Michael Jordan era, the future of broadcasting and the importance of communication, connection and relationship.

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