Ben Tankard (born January 24, 1964) is a former professional basketball player and an American gospel, jazz keyboardist producer, recording artist, songwriter and author. Tankard and his wife Jewel donate their time as non-salary senior pastors of Destiny Center Church of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Tankard is also a motivational speaker for the National Basketball Association D-League and a Reality TV co-star with the Bravo show - Thicker Than Water: The Tankards. The family show premiered November 10, 2013 and became highest rated new show for network with over 13 million viewers on the season. Season two is currently in production.