# 85| When God Changes the Dream: Kristen Ledlow's Journey from the NBA to Motherhood

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Published: 2026-06-02T11:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

What happens when God asks you to let go of the dream you worked years to build? In this inspiring conversation, Melissa sits down with Kristen Ledlow, former NBA sideline reporter, television host, entrepreneur, and mom, to talk about faith, purpose, motherhood, and learning to trust God's plan when it looks very different than your own. Kristen shares her journey from covering the NBA on national television to stepping away from the career she spent years building in order to embrace a new season of motherhood. Together, Melissa and Kristen discuss the concept of "holy discontent," the challenge of finding identity beyond achievement, and how God often redirects our paths in ways we never could have imagined. They also reflect on the powerful experience of meeting at the YouVersion Beyond a Billion Celebration, where thousands gathered to celebrate over one billion downloads of the Bible App and the life-changing impact of God's Word around the world. If you've ever wondered whether you're missing God's calling, struggled with a major life transition, or felt torn between achievement and obedience, this conversation will encourage you to trust the Author of your story. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How Kristen's faith shaped her journey into sports broadcasting What it was like covering the NBA for more than a decade The surprising way God closed one door and opened another Why "holy discontent" may be God's invitation to your next season The identity shift many women experience in motherhood How high achievers can find purpose outside of accomplishment The beauty of ordinary, unseen faithfulness Why God's timing is often better than our own plans Lessons from the YouVersion Beyond a Billion Celebration How to recognize opportunities God places directly in your path…

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