“Why I Stand” with NBA Star Jonathan Isaac

By The James Wilson Institute
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In this episode of the Anchoring Truths Podcast, Orlando Magic star Jonathan Isaac joins Garrett Snedeker and JWI Intern Chloe Edwards to discuss his book Why I Stand. Isaac details his decision to remain standing during the National Anthem as nearly every other peer of his in the NBA kneeled amidst the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. Isaac discusses who shaped his character, the potential consequences of his decision to stand, and more. He also explains how his Christian faith intersects with all aspects of his life, including his basketball career. Please click here to purchase Why I Stand from Daily Wire Books, and make sure you don’t miss an episode of the Anchoring Truths Podcast by subscribing here. Tune into our interview with Jonathan Isaac above!

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