Danielle Forte podcast: Matt's wife on special Mother's Day episode

SS PODCAST: Matt Forte’s wife Danielle on a special Mother’s Day episode

By Sports Spectrum May 8, 2026

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THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING DANIELLE FORTE

On today’s episode, Matt invites his wife, Danielle Forte, to the show for a special Mother’s Day edition. Danielle shares about raising kids to love Jesus, why she is so passionate about being a mother, her adoption story, and the importance of keeping her identity in Jesus and not her role as a mom or wife.

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

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SS PODCAST: Saints tight end Juwan Johnson on his breakout season, growing in faith, marriage

By Sports Spectrum May 1, 2026

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THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING JUWAN JOHNSON

Juwan Johnson is a tight end for the New Orleans Saints. He went undrafted in 2020 out of college after spending four seasons with Penn State and a fifth at Oregon. He signed with the Saints after the 2020 NFL Draft and has become an integral part of New Orleans’ offense. In 2025, he had his best season as a pro, with a career-high 77 receptions and 889 receiving yards.

Today on the podcast, Juwan Johnson opens up about how putting Christ first transformed his identity beyond the jersey. He shares about how to lead with a servant’s heart in the spotlight, from handling the pressures of the NFL to finding a deeper purpose off the field.

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

Tyler Shough to Juwan Johnson to extend the Saints lead!

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— NFL (@NFL) November 9, 2025

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SS PODCAST: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith on faith, marriage, giving back

By Sports Spectrum Apr 24, 2026

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING ALEX HIGHSMITH

Alex Highsmith is a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft after a stellar college career with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers.

In 2022, Highsmith led the Steelers with a career-high 14.5 sacks and tied for the NFL lead with five forced fumbles. He was rewarded in July 2023 with a four-year contract extension. He will be entering his seventh season with Pittsburgh in 2026.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Alex Highsmith about representing Christ as a football player, growing in his faith, the pressure of performing on the field, and giving back to his community.

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

"I want to be the best NFL player that I can be. But ultimately, what I do for Christ will last."

WATCH @Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith share his I ONCE WAS story. #SteelersNation pic.twitter.com/qwFpqAPVuK

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SS PODCAST: Colts legend Robert Mathis on his faith in Jesus, prayer, favorite QB to sack

By Sports Spectrum Apr 17, 2026

Robert Mathis. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING ROBERT MATHIS

Robert Mathis spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts (2003-16) and is the franchise’s all-time leader in sacks (123). He was inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor in 2021, and won Super Bowl XLI with the team in 2006-07. He retired as the NFL’s career record holder in forced fumbles (52).

Matt Forte welcomes Robert Mathis to the Sports Spectrum Podcast to talk about his journey of faith in Christ, the worst year of his life in 2014, the power of prayer, his favorite quarterback to sack, and the Colts’ culture.

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

Robert Mathis, who spent all of his 14 seasons with the @Colts and was part of the Super Bowl XLI winning squad, is now a Semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. #PFHOF25 pic.twitter.com/CErpQyajCL

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) November 20, 2024

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SS PODCAST: CFB Hall of Famer David Pollack on trusting God in storms of life, new book

By Sports Spectrum Apr 10, 2026

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING DAVID POLLACK

David Pollack is a former University of Georgia All-American linebacker, who was a first-round draft pick in 2005 by the Cincinnati Bengals. After his playing career, he spent more than a decade at ESPN as a college football analyst. He is also the co-host of the “Family Goals” podcast and the host of the “See Ball Get Ball” podcast.

Today on Sports Spectrum, we welcome David Pollack back to the show as he provides an update on his wife’s battle with brain cancer, trusting God in the storms of life, his just-released book ⁠“⁠Every Day Counts,” and the 2026 NFL Draft.

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

What if you lived today like it mattered?

That question shaped 'Every Day Counts.'

Preorder today! @lifeway @bhpub #everydaycounts https://t.co/r2aircZLpa pic.twitter.com/kUQKo1P6Gd

— David Pollack (@davidpollack47) February 27, 2026