EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, Josie and Symone sit down with Bruce Crevier—world record basketball spinner, America’s Got Talent finalist, and founder of Champions Forever. Bruce shares how growing up in a large family shaped his character, how his faith became personal at age 14, and how he and his family have used basketballs and unicycles to share the Gospel in over 40 countries. From breaking Guinness World Records to performing on the NBA stage and even in prisons, Bruce’s story is about more than talent—it’s about surrendering your gifts to God, persevering through trials, and discovering true joy in Jesus. He shares wisdom on family, character, and courage, and reminds us that being a champion is less about trophies and more about faith, obedience, and living for something greater than ourselves.
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TIMESTAMP SUMMARY
- 02:00 – Growing up in a family of 12 and discovering basketball spinning
- 04:00 – From head knowledge to a true relationship with Christ
- 06:00 – Using basketball as an “international language” to share the Gospel
- 09:00 – The call to America’s Got Talent and performing on live TV
- 11:00 – Breaking the Guinness World Record for most basketballs spun
- 13:00 – Teaching resilience to his children in performance and in life
- 19:00 – Tying the Gospel to basketball and the sport’s Christian origins
- 23:00 – Relying on God’s provision and living by faith
- 28:00 – Facing fears, public speaking, and raising kids with courage
- 29:00 – Lessons from David & Goliath and running toward challenges
- 35:00 – Experiential faith vs blind faith
- 37:00 – Public invitation to faith: being bold for Christ
- 40:00 – Stepping out of the boat—living without regret
- 43:00 – Happiness vs true joy: Jesus, Others, You
- 46:00 – Final encouragement & where to connect with Bruce
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NOTABLE QUOTES
- “I was missing Jesus by about 12 inches—from my head to my heart.”
- “A spinning basketball is an international language that opens the door for the Gospel.”
- “God said to me: Don’t be glad your name is in the Guinness Book of Records—be glad your name is in the Lamb’s Book of Life.”
- “We don’t serve a God of blind faith, we serve a God of experiential faith.”
- “If you can’t be embarrassed for Christ, don’t even come to Him.”
- “Sometimes God has to bring you to prison to set you free.”
- “David didn’t wait—he ran at the giant. We need to run toward our giants too.”
- “Joy comes when you put Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself last.”
- “If Jesus died for me, then I want to live for Him.”
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Champions Forever Website: championsforever.com
- America’s Got Talent (YouTube): Search Champions Forever AGT
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