Kansas - Wayne Simien: Called to Greatness

Kansas - Wayne Simien: Called to Greatness

Big Stories - Season 2, Episode 23

  • Feb 17, 2025 7:00 am
  • 29:52 mins
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Most young athletes dream of playing college and professional sports, and Wayne Simien was no exception. He not only played basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks but also achieved the pinnacle of success by winning an NBA championship with the Miami Heat. However, Wayne chose to leave it all behind. In this podcast episode, he shares his journey of faith in Jesus Christ and explains why he decided to give up basketball to spread his beliefs on college campuses across Kansas. Guests: Wayne Simien - KU Associate Athletic Director, former KU and NBA basketball player Ryan Hickman - Pastor at Community Church in Topeka, Kansas John McDermott - Senior Pastor at Morningstar Church in Lawrence, Kansas AJ Steward - UCLA Football Coach, former KU running back