Gabe Cupps on LeBron James, Bronny, Faith, Leadership, Injury Recovery & College Basketball

Ed Schilling models leadership that begins in honest daily routines, threads faith and family through every moment, and finds quiet wisdom in both victories and setbacks. His way is to put prayer, kids, sweat, and presence at the center, showing what happens when you go first and open the door for others—including when plans unravel and the roster changes.

Kurt Hester’s story begins on the Louisiana coast and testifies to a brand of strength shaped by blue-collar roots, a world championship cancer fight, and the realization that true impact lives on in relationships.

Michael Taaffe opens up about adversity, faith, and brotherhood in his journey from overlooked high school player to All-American at Texas, offering athletes and fans insight into finding meaning, connection, and hope beyond the game.

In this episode, Sam Acho sits down with University of Texas football standout Michael Taaffe for an honest conversation about faith, adversity, and what it means to pursue purpose on and off the field.