Sports Spectrum Podcast

Ryan Johansen played 13 NHL seasons from 2011-2024. He announced his retirement from hockey in 2026. He joins former NHL player Nate Prosser on the podcast today to share about his new faith in Jesus and the importance of staying rooted in a Christian community.

TOPICS:

(01:25) - Becoming a new dad

(01:53) - Ryan's hockey journey

(03:50) - Sharing his testimony of faith

(10:55) - Christ-followers who have impacted Ryan

(17:29) - Transitioning away from hockey

(20:23) - Planting roots in Nashville

(22:13) - Advice to a young hockey player searching faith

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With the NBA season underway, we’re revisiting one of our most-watched conversations. AJ Griffin walked away from the NBA to put his faith first, and he joined Matt Forte to talk about trusting God when the path doesn’t make sense to anyone else.

Originally aired January 28, 2025.

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On today's Sports Spectrum podcast, former MLB pitchers Scott Linebrink and Josh Lindblom discuss the topic of identity and finding our purpose and worth outside of sports.

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Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RB with Matt Forte for October 13, 2026.

TOPICS:

- (01:11) - Jason Romano makes a big announcement

- (10:11) - The Bears were a no-show in Lambeau

- (17:37) - What were the Eagles thinking?

- (27:38) - Was were the Commanders thinking?

- (32:49) - Receive or Defer if you win the coin toss in OT

- (35:33) - Matt remembers Mike Ditka

- (40:34) - Workhorse of the Week

- (43:56) - What we learned at church

Today's podcast is in partnership with Baylor University's Truett Seminary at their Faith and Sports Institute. Learn more by checking them out at http://baylor.edu/truett/FSI

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On today's Sports Spectrum podcast, former MLB pitchers Scott Linebrink and Josh Lindblom discuss the topic of fear and anxiety in sports from a biblical perspective.

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Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RB with Matt Forte for October 6, 2026.

TOPICS:

- Analyzing 4-0 Teams: Real or Cap?

- Bears move to 3-1 in the Matt Forte Bowl

- Detroit Lions' remaining schedule and playoff chances

- Best 0-4 team right now

- Matt's Workhorse of the Week

- What we learned at church

Today's podcast is in partnership with Baylor University's Truett Seminary at their Faith and Sports Institute. Learn more by checking them out at http://baylor.edu/truett/FSI

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On today's Sports Spectrum podcast, former MLB pitchers Scott Linebrink and Josh Lindblom are joined by our own Annabelle Hasselbeck to talk about the state of youth sports and navigating the balance of young people in athletics and growing in a relationship with Christ.

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Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING BACK with Matt Forte for September 29, 2026.

TOPICS:

- Chicago Bears big MNF win over the Eagles

- We give Case Keenum his flowers, what a game!

- Most impressive team in the NFL through 3 weeks

- DEN/LAR and DAL/BAL recaps

- Matt's WORKHORSE OF THE WEEK

- What we learned at church on Sunday

Today's podcast is in partnership with Baylor University's Truett Seminary at their Faith and Sports Institute. Learn more by checking them out at http://baylor.edu/truett/FSI

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Anthony "Booger" McFarland is an analyst with ESPN covering the NFL and college football. He played eight years in the NFL from 1999-2006 winning two Super Bowls with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002 and the Indianapolis Colts in 2006.

Booger joins Matt Forte on the podcast today to share about his memories growing up in Louisiana, playing for LSU, the state of college football, the importance of his faith in Jesus, lessons from Tony Dungy, dropping his daughter off in college last month and what it means to tweet DEFCON.

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Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING BACK with Matt Forte for September 22, 2026.

TOPICS:

- Chicago Bears lose game and Caleb Williams to injury

- Jayden Daniels elbow injury

- Importance of praying for athletes

- NFL's most surprising start after 2 games

- Shocking NC State loss to Vanderbilt

- Trinidad Chambliss' postgame comments and importance of taming the tongue

- Matt's WORKHORSE OF THE WEEK

- What we learned at church on Sunday

Today's podcast is in partnership with Baylor University's Truett Seminary at their Faith and Sports Institute. Learn more by checking them out at http://baylor.edu/truett/FSI

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