Kent Johnson & Owen Power podcast: College teammates in NHL

SS PODCAST: NHL players Kent Johnson & Owen Power on being college teammates, growing in their faith

By Sports Spectrum Oct 31, 2025

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING KENT JOHNSON & OWEN POWER

Owen Power is a defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres. He was selected first overall in the 2021 NHL Draft, and made his NHL debut on April 12, 2022, against Toronto.

Kent Johnson is a center for the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was selected fifth overall in the same 2021 NHL Draft, and made his NHL debut April 13, 2022, against Montreal.

Power and Johnson were teammates in college at the University of Michigan.

Today on the podcast, Owen Power and Kent Johnson talk about their time together in college, being top-five picks in the same draft, growing in their faith in Jesus, and how they want to live out their faith through the platform of hockey.

>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<

Owen Power and Kent Johnson spotted on the sidelines at @UMichFootball #OnceAWolverine #GoBlue〽️ #ProBlue pic.twitter.com/dh8zZ8cXTp

— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) September 2, 2023

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SS PODCAST: Cardinals offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum on his football legacy, dependance on God

By Sports Spectrum Nov 7, 2025

Kelvin Beachum in September 2025. (AP Photo/Samantha Chow)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING KELVIN BEACHUM

Kelvin Beachum is a 14-year NFL offensive lineman with the Arizona Cardinals. He was originally selected in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2016) and New York Jets (2017-19) before joining Arizona in 2020.

Today on the podcast, Kelvin Beachum joins his former Jets teammate Matt Forte for a conversation on his remarkable journey in the league, his faith, and the lessons learned from his upbringing. Beachum reflects on his career, life beyond football, his infamous 1996 Green Monster Tahoe, lessons from playing with Matt, and the role of Jesus in his life.

>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<

Back in the lab #TheProcess pic.twitter.com/BxtRyBfoRp

— Kelvin Beachum Jr (@KelvinBeachumJr) September 17, 2025

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SS PODCAST: Former NFL Pro Bowl WR Golden Tate on Notre Dame, baseball, jersey swaps, Jesus

By Sports Spectrum Oct 24, 2025

Golden Tate in 2018. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING GOLDEN TATE

Golden Tate played 11 years in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants. He was selected in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft by Seattle and was a member of the 2013-14 Seahawks Super Bowl-winning team. In 2014, he signed with the Lions and was selected to the Pro Bowl.

Today on the podcast, 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.

>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<

Bigger than the game. 🙏🏽 #BrothersKeeper #PostGamePrayer @NFL pic.twitter.com/lglOGmEzFJ

— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) May 5, 2020

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– Golden Tate on Sports Spectrum in 2023
– Dan Orlovsky, ESPN NFL Analyst

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SS PODCAST: Savannah Bananas star RobertAnthony Cruz (Coach RAC) on faith, fame, youth sports

By Sports Spectrum Oct 17, 2025

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING ROBERTANTHONY CRUZ (COACH RAC)

RobertAnthony Cruz, better known as Coach RAC, is a baseball player with the Savannah Bananas. He played college baseball at Biola University (La Mirada, California) and signed with the Washington Nationals organization, where he played one season of rookie ball.

Following his release from the Nationals organization, he began making coaching videos on TikTok. He became known as “Coach RAC” and built a huge following, now at more than 1.2 million. A few years later, RAC began his career with the Savannah Bananas.

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte interviews 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.

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AND THAT'S A WIN FOR YOUR BANANAS!@_CoachRAC with a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 9th🤯 pic.twitter.com/nprmGDbvqs

— Savannah Bananas (@TheSavBananas) August 3, 2025

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– Matt, Ethan and Jackson Holliday
– Luke Weaver, NY Yankees pitcher

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SS PODCAST: Former NFL QB Luke McCown on growing in faith, college football, family legacy

By Sports Spectrum Oct 10, 2025

Luke McCown in 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING LUKE MCCOWN

Luke McCown played quarterback in the NFL from 2004-2016. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, and also spent parts of his 12-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints.

In 2017, McCown was inducted into the Louisiana Tech Athletics Hall of Fame. One of his brothers, Josh, was a longtime NFL quarterback (2002-2019) and is now a coach with the Minnesota Vikings, while Luke’s other brother, Randy, played QB at Texas A&M (1995-1999).

Today on the podcast, Luke McCown joins Matt Forte to discuss his 13-year NFL career, his family’s legacy in football, and the impact of faith on his life. Luke discusses the transition from basketball to football, the challenges of youth sports specialization, and the evolving landscape of college football with the transfer portal. He reflects on his personal faith journey, the importance of character development in sports, and the difference between religion and relationship with God. He also evaluates today’s top NFL quarterbacks.

>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<

Love this kiddo.
2 Timothy 2:15

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth” https://t.co/ac6Mb8mQkI

— Luke McCown (@luke_mccown) August 18, 2025