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: Raiders QB Kirk Cousins on faith, fatherhood and a new role in Las Vegas

By Sports Spectrum Jun 19, 2026

Kirk Cousins in 2026 with the Raiders. (AP Photo/John Locher)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST HOSTED BY MATT FORTE, FEATURING KIRK COUSINS

Kirk Cousins is preparing for his 15th NFL season after signing a free-agent deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. The four-time Pro Bowler was originally a fourth-round pick in 2012 by the Washington Redskins, spent six seasons in Washington, then six with Minnesota and two with Atlanta before joining Las Vegas in March.

Today on the podcast, Kirk joins Matt Forte to discuss his new home in Las Vegas, the decision to join the Raiders, being a steward of his football career, prayer in his life, and being a dad to two boys.

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

The Autumn Wind…

— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) April 2, 2026

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SS PODCAST: San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller on throwing 104 mph, pitching for Jesus

By Sports Spectrum Jun 12, 2026

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST HOSTED BY SCOTT LINEBRINK & JASON ROMANO, FEATURING MASON MILLER

Mason Miller is the stud closer for the San Diego Padres. He was originally selected by the Oakland A’s in the third round of the 2021 MLB Draft after a college career at Division-III Waynesburg University and one year at Division-I Gardner Webb. He made his MLB debut in April 2023, and in 2024 was named to the American League All-Star team. In July 2025 he was traded to the Padres, and in 2026 he was named to Team USA’s World Baseball Classic roster.

Today on the podcast, Mason Miller joins Jason Romano and Scott Linebrink to talk about throwing 104 mph, his newfound stardom, finding identity outside of baseball, growing in his faith, what “Jesus Won” means to him, and the experience of being traded in 2025 from the Athletics to the Padres.

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SS PODCAST: USMNT player Mark McKenzie on identity in Jesus, his God-story, World Cup

By Sports Spectrum Jun 5, 2026

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST HOSTED BY MATT FORTE, FEATURING MARK MCKENZIE

Mark McKenzie is a defender with Toulouse in France’s top league, and a member of the U.S. men’s national team preparing for the 2026 World Cup. He played college soccer at Wake Forest in 2017, and then turned pro, signing with the Philadelphia Union of MLS in 2018.

Today on the podcast, Mark McKenzie shares his God-story, takes us inside his preparation for the FIFA World Cup, and talks about what it means to represent the U.S. in the biggest soccer tournament in the world. He also shares how soccer became his sport of choice and why he places his identity in Jesus Christ.

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"Any time you get the chance to put on the shirt, it has a weight and privilege to it."

We met up with Mark McKenzie in France to look at what lies ahead in 2026. @ToulouseFC | @Ligue1_ENG pic.twitter.com/Nq9ip1AKtN

— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) April 28, 2026

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SS PODCAST: Two-time World Cup champ Julie Ertz on ending slavery, IJM’s ‘Freedom to Play’

By Sports Spectrum Jun 4, 2026

Julie Ertz (Photo courtesy of International Justice Mission)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH ANNABELLE HASSELBECK, FEATURING JULIE ERTZ

Two-time World Cup winner and legendary U.S. women’s national team player Julie Ertz is our guest today with host Annabelle Hasselbeck. They talk faith, the 2026 World Cup, and Julie’s work in fighting to end slavery with International Justice Mission.

Join Julie and others in the fight to end modern slavery by visiting IJM’s Freedom To Play campaign.

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