THE INCREASE: Purpose or Pride - Matt Forte

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THE INCREASE: Purpose or Pride – Matt Forte

By The Increase Mar 22, 2019

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SS PODCAST: Former Jaguars lineman, current team chaplain Maurice Williams on life after sports

By Sports Spectrum May 29, 2026

Maurice Williams in 2009. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING MAURICE WILLIAMS

Maurice Williams is a former offensive lineman who played all nine of his NFL seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was selected in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft after a stellar collegiate career at Michigan. In 2018, he became the team chaplain of the Jaguars.

Today on the podcast, Maurice Williams joins Matt Forte to talk about his journey from NFL player to team chaplain, writing his new book “When the Game is Gone,” the importance of discipleship, and stewarding the athlete platform well.

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

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SS PODCAST: Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson on being bold for Jesus

By Sports Spectrum May 22, 2026

TreVeyon Henderson in February 2026 at Super Bowl LX. (Adam Hunger/AP Content Services for NFL)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING TREVEYON HENDERSON

TreVeyon Henderson is a running back with the New England Patriots. He was a second-round draft pick in 2025 and in his rookie season helped New England to an AFC championship and a trip to Super Bowl LX. In college at Ohio State, he led the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2024.

Today on the podcast, TreVeyon joins Matt Forte to talk about his rookie season in the NFL, being bold for Jesus, proclaiming his faith at the Super Bowl, and the importance of keeping Christ at the center of his marriage.

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

Jesus came to set us free, let’s walk in freedom 🙏🏽

“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”
John 8:36 pic.twitter.com/BH92GuXfjF

— TreVeyon Henderson (@TreVeyonH4) April 15, 2026

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SS PODCAST: Former NFL player Geremy Davis on trusting without fear, ‘Golf and the Gospel’

By Sports Spectrum May 15, 2026

Geremy Davis in 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING GEREMY DAVIS

Geremy Davis is a former NFL wide receiver who played six seasons with the New York Giants, San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions from 2015 to 2020. In college, he was a standout wide receiver at UConn, where he caught a pass in every game he played for the Huskies.

Today on the podcast, Davis joins host Matt Forte for a poignant discussion on identity, football as an idol, trusting in God without fear, and Geremy’s post-playing career endeavors, including his new show, “Golf and the Gospel,” on YouTube.

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

Loved playing in this game. https://t.co/8qN3o3opaf

— Geremy Davis (@gday85) March 25, 2026

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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

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!

NOvsCAR on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/JIHgAowlFE

— NFL (@NFL) November 9, 2025

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