Former NFL running back, Matt Forte, and his wife Danielle Fortet sit down with Esau talk about the challenges of balancing professional athletics with faith, marriage, and family life. Matt reflects on his NFL career, the pressures of performing on the field, and how his faith guided him through the highs and lows. Danielle shares her journey of finding her identity beyond being a “trophy wife,” discussing the unique challenges faced by spouses of professional athletes and how her relationship with Christ kept her grounded.
They also talk about their children’s book, My Hair Can, inspired by their daughter’s experience with racism and is an encouraging reminder for young readers about loving their hair, respecting differences, and celebrating their God-given uniqueness.
I really enjoyed reading about Matt and Danielle Forte's journey. It’s inspiring to see how they’re balancing faith, family, and purpose after life in the spotlight. They show that athletes are more than their careers, which often gets overlooked. I remember struggling with finding my own path in college, especially balancing academics with everything else going on in life. Writing essays was particularly tough - I’d be stuck on ideas, deadlines, and just the general pressure. I eventually found some help with essay papers through resources like 99papers, which really eased the load and gave me time to focus on what mattered. It’s great to see people like the Fortes finding purpose in their new season, and it reminds me…
I really resonate with what Matt and Danielle said about finding purpose beyond one’s career—especially in a field like nursing, where burnout can sneak up on you.