In this heartfelt episode of Courtside Culture, Jeremy Jeffers sits down with former collegiate athletes Tayanna Jones-Bell and Tim Bell to share their powerful journey of resilience, family, and faith.

Tayanna, a standout basketball player who competed at Georgetown and Colorado—where she made a Sweet Sixteen run against Caitlin Clark and Iowa—opens up about the highs of her athletic career and the heartbreaking loss of her mother. Tim, a decorated track and field athlete from Kent State, tells his side of the story—leaving his job in Colorado to stand by Tayanna during one of the most difficult seasons of her life.

Together, they discuss navigating marriage, parenthood, and the transition away from college athletics, while finding new purpose beyond the game. From balancing personal dreams with family responsibilities to reflecting on what sports taught them about life, this episode offers an inspiring perspective on love, sacrifice, and perseverance.

If you’ve ever faced adversity, leaned on loved ones, or found strength in community, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.