Chris Dudley on the Shiloh Joe Podcast

In this episode of the Shiloh Joe Podcast, Pastor Joe sits down with Chris Dudley—former NBA player, Yale graduate, founder of the Chris Dudley Foundation, and current candidate for Oregon Governor—for a thoughtful conversation about calling, leadership, and faith in public life.

Chris shares his journey from playing in the NBA with Type 1 diabetes to founding a 30-year basketball camp for kids living with the same condition. He reflects on how faith shaped his life through professional sports, nonprofit leadership, and eventually stepping into the political arena.

The conversation moves beyond headlines and into heart issues—what it means to lead with empathy and accountability, how to bridge divides in a polarized culture, and why courage matters when stepping into difficult spaces.

This episode isn’t about party politics. It’s about vision, responsibility, and asking a deeper question: What is God calling you to step into?

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Chris Dudley

01:48 – Growing Up Tall

02:54 – NBA Career and Player Advocacy

05:38 – Living and Playing with Type 1 Diabetes

09:53 – The Chris Dudley Foundation and Camp

14:26 – Why Run for Governor?

16:10 – The Hardest Part of Losing an Election

17:56 – Faith in Politics: How Do You Represent Jesus Well?

20:57 – Homelessness, Empathy, and Accountability

24:56 – Getting the “Poison” Off the Streets

27:32 – Bridging Divides in Oregon

32:21 – Discerning the Calling to Run Again

36:06 – Vision for Oregon’s Future

44:48 – Prayer and Closing

Filmed in Powell Butte Oregon