Podcast appearances and mentions of Matt Forte

Today on a special episode of the Sports Spectrum podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano reflect on the meaning of Christmas, receiving the greatest gift of Jesus and a look ahead to 2026. "For our sake, he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." - 2 Corinthians 5:21Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali welcomed on former Bears running back Matt Forte to discuss Chicago's thrilling win against Green Bay on Saturday. They also welcomed on ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to preview the Bears-49ers game this coming Sunday.

In the second hour, Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to discuss Chicago's thrilling win against Green Bay on Saturday. What's the ceiling for this Bears team? Later, legendary Bears cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman called in to express his frustration over playmaking Chicago cornerback Nahshon Wright being a Pro Bowl snub.

Today on "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte, we're joined by special guest --- former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson. Topics:(01:37) - NFL players speaking out about religious persecution in Nigeria(20:15) - Bears fans cheering for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers(27:15) - DK Metcalf and dealing with fan behavior as an NFL player(29:40) - Matt shares fan encounter from his playing days(33:05) - Benjamin on fan behavior (42:43) - The Chicago Bears are in the playoffs!(46:12) - Matt reacts to Bears stadium news(49:35) - Matt's WORKHORSE OF THE WEEK(50:46) - What we learned at church this week Read our story on NFL player standing up for religious persecution in Nigeria here. Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? - Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine 

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to discuss Chicago's thrilling win against Green Bay on Saturday. What's the ceiling for this Bears team?

New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean joins Matt Forte to talk about his 2025 baseball year, making his MLB debut, choosing baseball over football, growing in his faith and 2026 expectations. Chapters:- (01:31) Nolan the football player - (05:25) Choosing baseball over football at Oklahoma State- (07:58) His MLB debut- (14:13) Expectations for 2026- (16:18) His testimony of faith- (22:41) Posting Daily Devotional on Instagram- (25:19) Who is Jesus?- (33:02) John 3:16 Syracuse Mets jersey- (34:52) - Nolan playing Matt Forte on Madden as a kid- (37:07) - His sports heroesHave a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

In the second hour, Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to discuss Chicago's win against Cleveland on Sunday and to preview its showdown against Green Bay this upcoming Saturday. Later, Herron detailed how the Bears' running game combines force and confusion.

0:30 - Brown U presser update 15:35 - JD Vance responds to Susie Wiles calling him "conspiracy theorist" in Vanity Fair profile 34:22 - FBI didn't believe it had probable cause for the Mar-a-Lago raid 54:35 - Robert Gomez, Beat Kitchen owner, losing Riverwalk site 01:13:44 - Stephen Moore: ignore the distorted unemployment number — skilled workers are still in demand, and good-paying jobs are out there. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:29:26 - Paul Jacobs of Food for the Poor reminds us that with just one week until Christmas, some of the most meaningful gifts are the ones that change a life — providing food, safe water, and hope to children across Latin America and the Caribbean. More than 1,000 children are still waiting. Give today at 560TheAnswer.com. 01:47:05 - Chicago Bears great Matt Forte on faith, purpose, and the lessons behind his new book Stay in the Game: Making the Most of Every Season. Matt is also co-host of the Sports Spectrum Podcast – sportsspectrum.com and founder of The What’s Your Forté Foundation – whatsyourfortefoundation.org 02:08:52 - Thomas Baker, retired FBI special agent, on the Brown University shooter manhunt and the legal controversy surrounding Mar-a-Lago. Thomas is also the author of The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to DemocracySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurence & Anthony were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte who is very bullish on the Bears chances Saturday vs. Green Bay.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to share his takeaways from Chicago's 28-21 loss at Green Bay on Sunday. After that, ESPN writer Kalyn Kahler joined the show to share what she learned in the Packers locker room after the thrilling game Sunday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to share his takeaways from Chicago's 28-21 loss at Green Bay on Sunday.

Matt Forte discusses his new book 'Stay In The Game' (Hour 2) full 2466 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:50:00 +0000 WBbv2qa6pmN4VdWQo2wMHzOgk7KPQRaZ sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Matt Forte discusses his new book 'Stay In The Game' (Hour 2) Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcast

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Today on the podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano discuss the importance of reading from God's word. Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by legendary Bears running back Matt Forte, who shared his thoughts on the current team after Chicago's 31-28 win against Pittsburgh on Sunday. After that, Spiegel and Herron turned the page from Week 12 in the NFL by looking ahead to the Bears-Eagles game Friday in Philadelphia.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by legendary Bears running back Matt Forte, who shared his thoughts on the current team after Chicago's 31-28 win against Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's 19-17 win at Minnesota on Sunday. He also looked ahead to the Bears' matchup against veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to left-hander Shota Imanaga's decision to accept the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer to return to the Cubs for the 2026 season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's 19-17 win at Minnesota on Sunday. He also looked ahead to the Bears' matchup against veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.

In the 2nd hour of the show, former Bears running back Matt Forte joined the show to discuss what it is that Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson does to make his play calls difficult to predict.

Bears former running back Matt Forte joined the show to discuss what he's seen from Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson from a play-calling standpoint.

Kelvin Beachum has played 14 NFL seasons with the Steelers, Jaguars, Jets and now Arizona Cardinals. He was a teammate of Matt Forte with the Jets in 2017. Chapters:- Goals coming into the NFL - (02:12)- Why the need to depend on God? - (07:10)- His "Green Monster" Chevy Tahoe car from 1996 - (10:02)- Gaining wisdom and passing it on to his kids - (12:45)- Passion for things away from football - (17:21)- Favorite Biblical story/event - (20:26)- Getting reflective and sentimental as he gets older (23:18) - Favorite story from being teammates with Matt F with the Jets (26:38) - What does his body feel like the day after a game? - (31:56) - Who is Jesus to Kelvin Beachum today? - (37:30) Special thanks to our partnership with Tyndale and their "One Year Bible for Men." Learn more by going to ⁠⁠⁠TheOneYearBible.com.⁠Special thanks to our partnership with Operation Christmas Child. Visit Samaritans Purse.org/occ to learn how to pack a shoebox or build one online and help a child in need this Christmas. Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to discuss Chicago's wild 47-42 win at Cincinnati on Sunday. Later, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to Bears receiver Rome Odunze's father, James, sharing frustration on social media regarding his son's usage.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to discuss Chicago's wild 47-42 win at Cincinnati on Sunday.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by legendary Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's 30-16 loss at Baltimore on Sunday. After that, Spiegel and Holmes debated if extra innings in the MLB playoffs should start with a runner on second base, as is the case in the regular season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by legendary Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's 30-16 loss at Baltimore on Sunday.

Today on the podcast, 11-year NFL wide receiver Golden Tate joins Matt Forte to discuss choosing the NFL over MLB, his experience at Notre Dame, growing in his relationship with Jesus, appearing on FOX's World's Toughest Test and his favorite jersey swap story.Topics include: - Choosing football over baseball (03:50)- His time at Notre Dame (10:20)- Growing in his faith (15:00)- Surrendering to Jesus (22:11)- His experience on FOX's Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (24:28)- Golden's favorite jersey swap story (33:39)- Matt's favorite jersey swap story (36:10)- Who is Jesus to Golden Tate? (38:01)Special thanks to our partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Athletes in Action⁠⁠⁠⁠. For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month.  When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you'll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326  to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete's life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that's S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326  to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to discuss quarterback Caleb Williams' progress and how Chicago has gotten its running game going in recent weeks. After that, Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to Williams' comments after he struggled in Chicago's 26-14 win against New Orleans on Sunday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to discuss quarterback Caleb Williams' progress and how Chicago has gotten its running game going in recent weeks.

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte interviews RobertAnthony Cruz, a.k.a. Coach RAC, about his journey to the Savannah Bananas and the sudden fame he's received. They also discuss Jesus, success, handling criticism, and Coach RAC's mission to impact youth sports positively.Topics include: - How did he get the nickname Coach RAC (2:50)- The spiritual growth of the Savannah Bananas (04:24)- The culture of the Bananas (06:50)- The reason behind the Savannah Bananas success (09:30)- Why is he involved in youth sports (14:55)- Not Your Average Baseball Camp (19:02)- How he ended up with the Bananas (22:15)- Who is Jesus to Coach RAC? (30:21)- How can we be praying for Coach RAC? (32:44)Special thanks to our partnership with ⁠⁠⁠Athletes in Action⁠⁠⁠. For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month.  When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you'll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326  to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete's life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that's S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326  to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's 25-24 win at Washington on Monday Night Football. Later, Spiegel and Holmes discussed if we're witnessing the start of a rivalry between the Bears and Commanders. They also took calls from Score listeners.

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for October 14, 2025:- Matt Forte reacts to the Bears 25-24 MNF win (01:40) - Matt's book signing tour is underway (14:28)- Bijan Robinson's big MNF performance against Buffalo (16:30)- What we learned at church on Sunday (22:35)- Biggest surprise from NFL week 6 (38:57)Order Matt's new book "Stay in the Game" ⁠here⁠. Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine 

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's 25-24 win at Washington on Monday Night Football.

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for Sept 23, 2025:- Packers/Cowboys tie game. Do we like ties in the NFL? What's a way to fix the regular season tie game? (01:22)- Matt on the Bears 25-24 win over the Raiders (11:20)- Jaxson Dart's rookie debut (17:01)- Virginia's win over Florida State and storming the field in college football (24:45)- Matt's Workhorse of the Week for NFL week 4 (31:23)- Pro Football Hall of Fame criteria for running backs (33:43)- What we learned at church on Sunday morning (47:11)Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine 

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the Seahawks last minute victory over the Cardinals. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, Isaiah Stanback and Super Bowl Champion Brandon Graham discuss the issues in Arizona. Fmr Pro Bowl Tackle Terron Armstead looks ahead to the biggest matchups in Week 4. Bucs safety Antoine Winfield Jr. drops by to discuss 3-0 Tampa hosting the Eagles on Sunday. Plus, Jamie helps preview Vikings/Steelers from Ireland! Stay tuned for Matt Forte and Pam Oliver coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with a look at Packers/Cowboys. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, Isaiah Stanback and Super Bowl Champion Brandon Graham discuss what to expect from Vikings/Steelers. Pam Oliver joins Jamie to discuss covering Aaron Rodgers career and what they're going to see on the sidelines in Ireland! Fmr Pro Bowl RB Matt Forte drops by to discuss the turnaround in Chicago and Ben Johnson's first few games with the Bears. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's 31-14 win against Dallas on Sunday. After that, legendary news anchor/journalist Bill Kurtis joined the show to discuss the state of the news industry and his new book "Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News."

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for Sept 23, 2025:- Matt reacts to the Bears win over the Cowboys (01:25)- Is the season over at 0-3? (03:57)- When do you turn the page as an NFL player after a loss? (08:27)- Showhorse vs Workhorse 3-0 teams? (13:50)- Which 0-3 teams still have a shot? (16:31)- When should the Giants make a move at QB? (19:06)- Matt's Workhorse of the week winner (26:32)- What Matt learned at church on Sunday (29:23)Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine 

Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's 31-14 win against Dallas on Sunday.

In the second hour, Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down the team's rough 0-2 start to the season. Later, Holmes and Lieser discussed how we should weigh Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' baby steps forward in his development in the context of the team's abysmal performance.

Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down the team's rough 0-2 start to the season.

In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, Cubs icon Anthony Rizzo joined the Mully & Haugh Show to reflect on his career after announcing his retirement from MLB; Score football analyst Anthony Herron joined Rahimi & Harris with Mark Grote to break down the Bears rookies' lack of an impact in the team's loss to the Vikings in the season opener; NFL analyst J.T. O'Sullivan of The QB School joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to analyze Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' rocky performance in the loss to the Vikings; and former Bears running back Matt Forte joined Spiegel & Holmes to react to the Bears' disappointing loss to open the season.

In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, Cubs icon Anthony Rizzo joined the Mully & Haugh Show to reflect on his career after announcing his retirement from MLB; Score football analyst Anthony Herron joined Rahimi & Harris with Mark Grote to break down the Bears rookies' lack of an impact in the team's loss to the Vikings in the season opener; NFL analyst J.T. O'Sullivan of The QB School joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to analyze Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' rocky performance in the loss to the Vikings; and former Bears running back Matt Forte joined Spiegel & Holmes to react to the Bears' disappointing loss to open the season.

In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, Cubs icon Anthony Rizzo joined the Mully & Haugh Show to reflect on his career after announcing his retirement from MLB; Score football analyst Anthony Herron joined Rahimi & Harris with Mark Grote to break down the Bears rookies' lack of an impact in the team's loss to the Vikings in the season opener; NFL analyst J.T. O'Sullivan of The QB School joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to analyze Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' rocky performance in the loss to the Vikings; and former Bears running back Matt Forte joined Spiegel & Holmes to react to the Bears' disappointing loss to open the season.

Today on the podcast:- NFL defensive back Caleb Farley joins Matt Forte as they explore the profound impact of faith on Caleb's personal and professional life, particularly in the face of adversity. Topics include:- Caleb's testimony of faith in Jesus (00:45)- Transition from wide receiver to cornerback (02:28)- Dealing injuries and uncertainty in his career (06:57)- Processing the death of his mom from cancer (12:20)- The importance of telling our story (19:22)- Getting through the grief of losing his mom and dad (22:09)- None of us are "good" - (26:24)- The Word of God is our number one weapon (30:00)- Favorite scripture verse (32:53)- What's right now? vs. What's next? (37:03)Today's podcast is presented by The Faith and Sports Institute at Baylor University's Truett Seminary. Learn more at their website - http://Baylor.edu/truett/fsiHave a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Annabelle Hasselbeck - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Scott Linebrink -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's frustrating 27-24 loss to Minnesota in its season opener Monday. Later, Spiegel and Holmes opened the phone lines for callers to sound off on the Bears' dismal loss.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's frustrating 27-24 loss to Minnesota in its season opener Monday.

Today on the podcast:- 4-time Olympian Chaunte Lowe joins Matt Forte on the show to share her inspiring journey of faith, resilience, and overcoming adversity. From her tumultuous childhood to her Olympic aspirations, Chaunte discusses how her faith in God has shaped her identity and helped her navigate life's challenges, including her battle with breast cancer.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Annabelle Hasselbeck - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Scott Linebrink -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Today on the podcast:- Robbie Chosen is an NFL wide receiver, currently with the 49ers. He's also a former teammate of Matt Forte during their time with the Jets. Robbie joins us to talk about growing in his faith, why he changed his name and staying ready for an opportunity. (Note, this recording took place prior to Robbie signing with the 49ers on August 3, 2025)Special thanks to our partnership with the New Living Translation Bible. Learn more by going to ⁠NewLivingTranslation.com⁠.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast:- Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson contract situations (03:25)- Matt looks back to his own contract dispute in 2011 and 2012 (06:36)- Reaction to Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward's preseason debuts (23:57)- Matt makes his prediction on the 2025 Chicago Bears record (32:21)- What we learned at church (33:01)Special thanks to our partnership with ⁠Athletes in Action⁠. For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month.  When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you'll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326  to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete's life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that's S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326  to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/