Do Everything for the Lord: Pro Basketball Player Javonte Hawkins on Purpose, Humility & Faith

What if the biggest shift in your career wasn't about becoming a better athlete—but becoming a better disciple?
In this powerful episode of the Athlete Disciples Podcast, Christian Honer sits down with 9-year professional basketball player Javonte Hawkins to discuss how Colossians 3:23 transformed the way he approaches basketball, marriage, fatherhood, and every area of life.
Javonte shares his incredible testimony—from growing up in Flint, Michigan, losing two brothers to violence, chasing success through basketball, overcoming pride, finding Christ in a deeper way overseas, meeting his wife through God's perfect timing, and discovering that his greatest platform isn't basketball—it's the Kingdom of God.
Together, they unpack what it truly means to work "as unto the Lord" and why athletes are called to be lights wherever God places them.
In this episode you'll learn:
How to glorify God through every task—big or small.
Why purpose matters more than performance.
The hidden danger of pride and living for people's approval.
How God uses sports as a mission field.
The importance of serving your spouse, teammates, coaches, and family like Christ served us.
Why your platform is ultimately for God's Kingdom, not your own.
Scripture: Colossians 3:23
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."
Whether you're an athlete, coach, entrepreneur, or simply striving to honor God in your daily life, this conversation will encourage you to pursue excellence—not for applause, but for Christ.
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Guest: Javonte Hawkins
🏀 9-Year Professional Basketball Player
🙏 Husband, Father & Christ Follower
📍 Played professionally in Finland, Greece, Germany, France, Russia, China, Turkey & Serbia
📲 Follow Javonte on Instagram: @javontehawkinssr