On a recent episode of the “It Is What It Is” podcast, the mood shifted from sports analysis to a sincere moment of reflection. Ma$e, who has famously balanced life in the limelight with a spiritual calling, took the opportunity to check in on Dwight Howard’s headspace as the athlete navigates a challenging chapter in his personal life. Hoping to provide a positive conclusion to the interview, Ma$e asked the former NBA champion about the current state of his spiritual journey.
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“If you even want to share, where do you say that your faith is right now?” Ma$e asked, offering Howard a platform to speak on his internal strength amidst public scrutiny.
Howard was firm in his response, emphasizing that his connection to a higher power has been his primary source of stability.
“My faith in God? Oh it’s there. It’s always been there. He’s never gonna leave. I’m never going to leave him. So my faith is what has kept me,” Howard explained.
“I just said that we can end on a good high note, you know, and have people have some good stuff to talk about,” Ma$e added.
The conversation also touched on how these personal hurdles have impacted Howard’s other ventures, including his work in the streaming world. He acknowledged that he has been away from his usual grind due to the heavy nature of his current situation.
“I gotta get back to it man. I had a setback with me in my relationship,” Howard admitted, seemingly hinting at his messy split with Amy Luciani.
Navigating major life shifts is difficult for anyone, but doing so while the world watches adds an entirely different level of pressure. For Howard, it appears that leaning into his beliefs is the strategy for moving forward. This segment of the show highlighted the human side of the superstar, showing a man focused on healing and eventually returning to the activities he loves.
