Matt Forte, a former NFL running back who retired with the Bears last year, unpacks his transition from playing football since he was seven years old, launching a faith-based podcast with his wife, and his passion to reach the youth today.
BIO:
Our guest this week is former NFL running back, Matt Forte. He spent ten seasons in the league with the Bears and Jets after playing college football at Tulane. Drafted by Chicago in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft, Forte retired as a Bear in April 2018. He recently launched a podcast with his wife, Danielle, in partnership with Biblica called “True vs. Truth” – Now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
TOPICS:
- Watching and analyzing NFL games instead of playing
- The Bears season in 2019
- Fantasy Football – love it or hate it?
- Retirement
- Growing in his faith after football
- How to react when faith is tested
- “True vs. Truth” podcast
- Mission trip to India
- Reaching the youth of today
- The Bible
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