Exclusive Interview: Jaden Ivey Speaks On Faith, Mental Health, NBA | PinPoint Podcast Ep. 32 4/1/26

On the PinPoint Podcast, Jaden Ivey opens up about his journey from chasing basketball and battling hidden sin to becoming a born-again Christian—and how faith reshaped his life, marriage, and purpose. He addresses the headlines surrounding his release from Chicago Bulls, explains why he believes speaking biblical truth brought backlash, and responds to claims about his mental health. Jaden also shares where things stand physically with his rehab, whether he still wants to play professionally, and why he’s committed to preaching the gospel no matter the cost.Got questions? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ado1HsAXswEprIob9Dz7PListen to us on your favorite podcast platform:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6b2c93c2-1fb5-4f29-ad00-1ebb19290abb/pinpoint-podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pinpoint-podcast/id1828588872https://castbox.fm/vh/6689166https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-pinpoint-podcast-287372979/https://pca.st/vhpdxfvwSubscribe to Kerrigan's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@KerriganSkellySubscribe to Jaden's channels here:https://www.youtube.com/@LIBHshowhttps://www.youtube.com/@jadenheardSubscribe to Christian's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUQt0jxwBWN24YGfnQaPYmg Follow Jaden everywhere: https://bio.site/jadenheardShop Christian clothing: https://letitbeheard.storeWould you like to help Kerrigan continue to preach the gospel? Have you been edified by Kerrigan's preaching? Prayerfully consider giving financially towards the work of the Lord in PinPoint Evangelism: PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/pinpointevangelismCash App - $PreacherKerriganVenmo - @Kerrigan-SkellyPatreon - / kerriganskelly Regular mail:PinPoint EvangelismPO BOX 453Kyle, TX 78640Need Gospel Tracts? - https://www.store.gospeltract.orgNeed a Preaching Banner? - https://store.gospeltract.org/Buy-Vinyl-Gospel-Banners_c_102.htmlNeed a Gospel Sign? - https://store.gospeltract.org/Buy-Hard-Plastic-Preaching-Signs_c_67.htmlNeed a Gospel Sandwich Board? - https://store.gospeltract.org/Buy-Gospel-Sandwich-Boards_c_70.htmlTimestamps00:00 Intro00:15 Jaden Ivey's Background and Early Life03:07 Transition to the NBA and Recent Events04:20 Jaden's Response to the Media09:52 "Conduct Detrimental to the Team"13:13 Spiritual Journey and Personal Struggles18:23 Transformation and Repentance28:50 Daily Life and Devotional Practices33:44 Why Did the Bulls Do It?35:23 The Call to Preach the Gospel37:09 Lukewarm Christianity39:05 Is Jaden Mentally Unstable?42:20 The Cost of Following Christ46:29 Jaden's Physical Health Update54:18 Does Jaden Ivey Want To Keep Playing?56:08 Is Jaden Going to Keep Preaching?58:48 Have YOU Suffered for the Lord?01:01:50 The TRUE Biblical Jesus01:05:10 People Will Betray You01:08:20 Scripture that Encourages Jaden01:12:00 Why Come on THIS Podcast?01:13:56 What Does Success Look Like?01:17:17 "You Shouldn't Judge People"01:22:10 "God Knows My Heart"01:22:54 "Only God Can Judge"01:25:00 Jaden Ivey's Message to Everyone01:30:23 Encouragement for Jaden Ivey01:41:40 Closing Prayer