This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte for January 20, 2026

Topics

- Matt was at the Bears/Rams game (01:05)

- Bears/Rams breakdown (03:20)

- Caleb Williams/Brett Favre comparison (13:12)

- Patriots/Texans recap (18:59)

- Praising God after a loss (21:22)

- Broncos/Bills recap (26:05)

- Matt reacts to Sean McDermott's firing (30:28)

- Bo Nix's injury (41:41)

- AFC/NFC Conference Championship game predictions (44:54)

- What we learned at church (53:09)

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St. Louis Cardinals legendary pitcher Adam Wainwright returns to the pod for a brand new chat with Matt Forte on his country music career, his faith journey and life in retirement.

Chapters:

- (01:49) - Adjusting to retirement from baseball

- (05:54) - His journey of faith in Jesus Christ

- (12:07) - Advice for those doubting in their faith

- (15:55) - Living out his faith in Jesus as an MLB player

- (18:47) - Adam's budding music career

- (22:39) - Choosing the genre of music to glorify Christ

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This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte and special guest Matt Hasselbeck for January 13, 2026

Topics:

-Texans/Steelers recap (01:23)

-Matt Hasselbeck joins us (13:48)

-Patriots/Chargers recap (29:40)

-Caleb Williams/Bears insight (31:55)

-Eagles/49ers recap (42:30)

-Hasselbeck's Super Bowl experience (46:36)

-Praying when disappointment comes in the NFL (49:31)

-What we learned at church (1:01:23)

-Divisional Round playoff picks (1:12:05)

-Matt's big announcement (1:16:53)

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Today on the podcast, former NFL safety Jordan Babineaux shares his miraculous journey to the NFL and how he was able to overcome the loss of his dad to achieve success. Jordan also discusses his retirement and the transition away from the game of football and the importance of pivoting well.

Chapters:

(01:14) - Growing up the youngest of five

(03:57) - Pursuing football and trusting the process

(11:07) - Walking by faith and the journey to Jesus

(17:47) - 2007 tackle on Tony Romo in NFC playoffs

(24:26) - Pivoting from the NFL into retirement

(32:21) - What it means to "Pivot to Win"

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This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte for January 6, 2026

Topics:

01:14 - The Bears are the 2 seed

05:27 - Baltimore/Pittsburgh reaction

12:30 - Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's postgame comments

23:11 - Identity in sports

27:47 - NFL Wild Card playoff predictions

45:18 - Workhorse of the Week

48:11 - Matt makes his NFL MVP choice

50:11 - What we learned at church

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Robert Griffin III (RGIII) joins Matt on the show today to discuss his journey of faith, football, adversity, social media, marriage and much more ..

Chapters:

(01:20) - His full circle broadcasting moment in December 2025

(04:40) - A journey of faith

(12:01) - Responding to adversity

(17:33) - Sharing about faith as his platform has grown

(33:12) - Starting a new podcast (OUTTA POCKET WITH RGIII)

(39:08) - Advice for Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons returning from ACL injuries

(50:08) - The importance of loving his wife well

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This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte for December 30, 2025

Topics:

(02:30) - Bears/49ers recap

(10:55) - Playing football in the rain

(20:09) - 3 most dangerous NFL teams right now

(26:12) - Matt's predictions for CAR/TB, SEA/SF, BAL/PIT

(32:36) - Workhorse of the week

(39:04) - What we learned at church

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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 5:21

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