Braden Bishop: From MLB Dreams to God's Calling

The Major League Dream That Led to Something Even Bigger

You might know Braden Bishop as the former Seattle Mariners outfielder who made his unforgettable Major League debut by replacing Ichiro Suzuki when the baseball legend played his final inning in his final game.

But behind the headlines is a much deeper story.

Braden shares how a difficult freshman year at the University of Washington led him to Christ, how his mother's early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis forever changed his family, and why the loss of baseball ultimately revealed an even greater purpose.

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As he walks us through the heartbreaking journey of his mother's battle with early-onset Alzheimer's, you'll find out how that experience led his family to create the 4Mom Foundation

This conversation is about faith through loss, serving others, finding your identity beyond your career, and trusting God even when life takes unexpected turns. It's one of the most honest and inspiring conversations we've had on Amazing Greats.

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By 2050, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s dementia is projected to reach 12.7 million. 

Find out more about Braden's 4Mom Foundation at: https://www.4momfoundation.com/

Donate directly to help families dealing with Alzheimers:

https://give.cornerstone.cc/4MOM

The mission of the 4MOM Foundation is to spread awareness, assist caregivers and families, and unite our community in the fight against Alzheimer’s.

If your family has been affected by Alzheimers

The 4MOM Foundation is always looking to connect with those struggling who need assistance, caregiver support, or those interested in volunteering, or partnering with them to make a difference, please reach out to us!