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By Sports Spectrum Sep 17, 2014SS PODCAST: Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers on fully trusting God’s plan, being bold for Jesus
By Sports Spectrum Jun 24, 2025THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING ELI STOWERS
Eli Stowers is a tight end with Vanderbilt University. In 2024 with the Commodores, he was an All-SEC first-team selection after catching 49 passes for 638 yards and five touchdowns. In the Birmingham Bowl, Stowers had 55 receiving yards and a touchdown in helping Vanderbilt to a 35-27 win over Georgia Tech.
Prior to his time at Vanderbilt, Stowers played receiver and quarterback at New Mexico State (2023) and Texas A&M (’21 and ’22).
Today on the podcast, Eli Stowers shares about his decision to return to college for one more season in 2025, growing in his faith, and how the lows of life have helped draw him closer to God. Eli then asks Matt for advice on preparing for a possible pro football career.
>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<
1. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
10. Luke Hasz, Ole MissPFF’s Top 10 Returning Tight Ends for the 2025 Season⬇️https://t.co/3u04E6TAhj
— PFF College (@PFF_College) February 20, 2025
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WHAT’S UP PODCAST: Fisher Anderson – Stanford Offensive Lineman
By Sports Spectrum Jun 23, 2025THIS IS SPORTS SPECTRUM’S WHAT’S UP PODCAST
WITH ANNABELLE HASSELBECK
On today’s episode of Sports Spectrum’s “What’s Up” podcast, we have Stanford offensive lineman Fisher Anderson.
Fisher shares about his journey from Franklin, Tennessee, to Palo Alto, California, game days at Stanford, and his leadership role within the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes In Action on Stanford’s campus.
“What’s Up” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<
Thank You God. #Committed #GoStanford pic.twitter.com/ylKqW3BFsX
— Fisher Anderson (@FisherA_) July 25, 2021
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WATCH: ‘I ONCE WAS’ – NFL Tight End Tyler Mabry
By Jon Ackerman Jun 18, 2025I ONCE WAS
Stories of life transformation from the pro sports world
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Tyler Mabry was raised by parents who regularly brought him to church, but when he got to college, he realized they weren’t there to do that anymore. He couldn’t rely on their faith; he had to develop his own. What he discovered was that following Jesus wasn’t just for church; he had to walk with Him daily. Tyler has since surrendered his life to God, discovered how to live a repentant lifestyle, and experienced being a new creation in Christ. He now continues to grow his faith by living in community with believers, and aiming to bring others to Christ so that they too can know He’s the lover of their souls.
Watch the video above to hear Tyler Mabry tell his “I Once Was” story.
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We’re all in the middle of a story, and whether we admit it or not, we want our stories to matter. It’s those stories of deep and lasting impact that come to life when a person encounters Jesus, and responds to Him by faith. “I Once Was” invites those in the pro sports world to share their own transformational stories, describing the very moment that changed their lives forever.
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SS PODCAST: Matt Forte’s dad Gene on Father’s Day, parenting, discipleship, legacy
By Sports Spectrum Jun 13, 2025THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING GENE FORTE
Gene Forte is the father of our Sports Spectrum host, Matt Forte. Gene was a defensive tackle at Tulane University from 1974 to 1978, and Matt played as a running back there from 2004 to 2007.
Today on the show, Gene joins his son Matt on a special Father’s Day edition of the Sports Spectrum Podcast. The conversation touches on the impact of fatherlessness in society, the power of forgiveness, and redemption in parenting. Gene shares valuable insights on how to be a good father, emphasizing love, discipline and the importance of spiritual guidance.
>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<
Matt Forte and his father, Gene. One family, 2 generations of football players… 2 different takes on hairstyles. pic.twitter.com/wkAPshOhvt
— E60 (@E60) November 4, 2015
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