Episode 318 | Sports, Faith, and the Cost of Speaking Up

Mar 31, 2026 | Conversations with Trailblazers

In this episode of The Way We See It, Pastor Alex Bryant speaks with his friend Derrick McBride about the biggest story in sports right now, the Chicago Bulls’ decision to waive Jaden Ivey after his public comments criticizing the NBA’s Pride Month messaging from his Christian convictions. (SB Nation) The move has sparked a much bigger conversation around faith, free expression, and what athletes are allowed to say in today’s culture. Alex and Derrick dive into the cost of standing on conviction, the cultural pressures surrounding sports, and what this means moving forward. They also hit several other major sports headlines, including Tiger Woods’ latest DUI incident, the madness of March Madness, and how NIL money and the transfer portal continue to reshape college athletics. This is a strong conversation on sports, culture, faith, and the price of speaking up.

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