In this episode, you'll hear the story of an athlete using their athletic ability to change the narrative of their family history. One athlete saying the cycle stops with me, and not letting adversity derail their potential can have a profound impact that echoes through the ages. Hear how one man's decision to change the course of his life, using basketball and faith as a catalyst, led to generational change for his family that continues on and off the court to this very day. 

Jerry Walker Sr. played college basketball at Northeastern State University before becoming a high school coach, principal and superintendent. He is also the Grandfather of host David Walker, and the two of them sat down for a conversation in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma to discuss the following:

*Growing up in poverty in 1950's Oklahoma
*Learning the value of work ethic 
*Understanding the power in the reputation of your name
*A teenage pregnancy and a high school marriage in a small town
*Overcoming injuries and balancing fatherhood and family as a college athlete
*Coaching at the high school level
*Living through the loss of a child and leaning on faith in Christ to endure it
*The legacy of a 59 year marriage, 7 grandkids, and 10 great grandkids 
*And much more