Conversations with Buddy

In this episode of Conversations with Buddy , Michael shares the principles that have shaped his life, leadership, marriage, and parenting. Michael explains why the strongest leaders are humble, authentic, and courageous enough to remove the masks they wear.  His message is simple but powerful: real men are brave enough to cry, ask for help, and live with honesty. Michael opens up about marriage,...

Mayra’s story is one of purpose, growth, and building a legacy. As the Owner and Principal Broker of Rocha Realty LLC, she’s passionate about helping families achieve homeownership and create generational wealth. But beyond real estate, Mayra’s greatest role is being a mom to her two daughters, who inspire nearly every decision she makes.  Throughout our conversation, she shared why the journey ma...

Jared is a guy who is focused on achievement, discipline, and success, but beneath the surface his faith had slowly become neglected. In this episode, Jared shares how rediscovering his relationship with Jesus is an important part of his life! To help him reconnect with a bigger vision for his life—one rooted in purpose, identity, and intentional living. From lessons learned in marriage and family...

⚾ Jacob Small’s story is one of growth, faith, and finding purpose. Growing up, baseball was a huge part of his life. He spent much of his life living with his grandparents and navigating some difficult seasons that helped shape who he is today. Through those experiences, Jacob learned resilience, perseverance, and the importance of having people who believe in you. ❤️ One of the biggest blessing...

🎉 Episode 200 is here, and what better way to celebrate than with Jacob Espinoza! Jacob is a coach, leader, mentor, influencer, and one of the biggest champions for the Salem community.  From building What’s Happening Salem into a platform with tens of thousands of followers to helping create meaningful connections through events and third spaces, Jacob shares his vision for bringing people toget...

🚀 Episode Spotlight: Jaika Yber 🚀 Jaika’s story is rooted in resilience, faith, and gratitude. Raised by her grandfather, she learned the values that still guide her today—generosity, hard work, and following Jesus. 🙏❤️ Her message is simple: be a giver, give a lot, and trust that God will always provide. 💻 As a web developer, SEO strategist, and social media expert, Jaika has built a business...

🙏 On this episode of Conversations with Buddy , we sat down with Alan and Sarah Reese to talk about faith, family, and walking through life’s hardest battles with hope. From raising Maddie and Max to navigating the realities of CF and a liver transplant journey, their story is filled with courage, love, and unwavering belief. ❤️ ✨ “Nothing is owed to you.”  That perspective changes everything. A...

🎙️ In this powerful episode, Dana shares her incredible journey from a cancer diagnosis to becoming cancer free ❤️. Through faith, surrender, and her walk with Christ ✝️, Dana discovered that even brokenness can become a gift.  Her story is filled with hope, healing, and the reminder that all things are possible with God ✨. Growing up in a single-parent home on the Jersey Shore 🌊, Dana carried s...

🎙️ In this powerful episode of Conversations with Buddy , Buddy sits down with Chris Pineda for a deep conversation on identity, purpose, leadership, and what it truly means to transform from the inside out. Chris shares the heart behind his movement #LiveBeneath and his book Beneath the Transaction , revealing why “transformation is caught, not taught.” 🔥 📖 Chris opens up about his incredible j...

Lucy’s journey is a powerful story of vision and courage. 🚀 After a successful 20-year career in banking, she made a bold move into entrepreneurship, launching her own coaching and consulting firm to expand her impact. Her story is proof that growth requires faith, risk, and the willingness to step into something greater. 🙌 Lucy teaches that true leadership starts with alignment—people, strategy...

On this episode, I sit down with Patrick Haney—a man shaped by war, loss, and redemption. Deployed to Iraq at 18, he lived in the reality of the battle roster and brothers killed in action. ⚔️  Patrick shares his wake-up call—how God met him in his sin and loved him anyway ❤️. In the middle of unanswered prayers, he cried, “Lord, restore my marriage” 🙏. Like Book of Job, he wrestled with pain but...

What do you do when you hear the words… “You have breast cancer”? 💔 Ashley faced that moment—and chose faith over fear. In this powerful conversation, she shares how God met her in the middle of anxiety, pain, and uncertainty… and completely transformed her life. 🙏✨ Raised outside the church, Ashley reveals how Jesus relentlessly pursued her until she surrendered everything to Him. She opens up...

What if the biggest thing holding you back is believing the wrong story about who you are? 🤔✨ In this powerful conversation, Corey Brown dives deep into the battle between false identity and God-given identity—and why knowing who God says you are changes everything. Corey explores the difference between living for performance versus living in freedom. 💛 He challenges listeners to ask the life-c...

In this heartfelt episode of Conversations with Buddy , Holly shares a deeply personal journey of faith, grief, and transformation💛. She opens up about growing up in a sheltered environment where difficult topics like death were rarely discussed. Through life’s unexpected challenges, she found herself on a path of soul-searching—wrestling with big questions about God, love, and purpose. Her story...

In this powerful and heart-centered episode of Conversations with Buddy , we sit down with Peter from Liberty House to talk about purpose, community, and the life-changing work happening right here in the Mid-Valley. 💙 Peter shares his journey growing up in Silverton and how meaningful it is to now serve the very community that helped shape him.  Peter also gives us a glimpse into his personal li...

If you’re looking for motivation to level up—in your faith, your health, your business, or your mindset—this episode will challenge you… 💪 Jon Moore is the definition of discipline, faith, and relentless pursuit. A follower of Jesus, devoted husband of 23 years, and father of two, Jon has spent nearly two decades serving others as a physical therapist. His journey is a powerful example of trustin...

🎙️ Health, Faith, and Responsibility with Rob Dill & John Miller | Conversations with Buddy What happens when faith, personal responsibility, and healthcare innovation collide? In this powerful episode of Conversations with Buddy, I sit down with two incredible leaders—Rob Dill and John Miller—to talk about living intentionally, building a culture of health, and rethinking the future of health...

On this episode of Conversations with Buddy , I sit down with Broadway performer Bobby Spencer to talk about his incredible journey to Broadway!  We talk about growing up in the 1970s, when the radio became his teacher. Artists like the The Everly Brothers shaped his early love for music, and songs like Tom Sawyer by Rush fueled his musical inspiration. Eventually, Bobby made the leap to New York...

On this episode of Conversations with Buddy , I had the honor of sitting down with Nathan Pendleton, a man whose story is marked by courage, perseverance, and deep faith. 🇺🇸💪 Nathan is an Army veteran, a father of two boys—including one with cerebral palsy—and above all, a disciple of Jesus Christ. Our connection came through our mutual friend Mike Peterson, and from the moment we started talking...

Justin and Emmy Arana join us to share about lifes challenges and how Acres of Hope began! Before we started recording, we paused and prayed 🙏—inviting God into every word of this conversation. At the center of Acres of Hope is genuine faith expressed through love ❤️ and kindness 🤍. Justin and Emmy talk about the seeds we plant in life 🌱—how every action, every response, every act of obedience...

Meet your new Pastor of Canon Point Church in Salem, OR! 🙏 In this powerful episode of Conversations with Buddy, I sat down with Jason Bunse to talk about a journey that only God could write.  From designer drugs, alcohol, and running hard in the wrong direction… to standing behind a pulpit preaching the Gospel —  Jason’s story is a testimony to the timing and fatherhood of God. What looked like...

This episode with John was outstanding! He just got back from a trip to South Africa in partnership with the BetterMan group to help a ministry organization called “Church in hard places”. John’s heart is for ministry and specifically helping men through his own ministry, “Covenant Group Ministry”.  To help men create new habits, new life skills, recognize the call to brotherhood and how to learn...

This episode isn’t theory. It’s testimony.  Sven Anderson brings a raw, grounded, Spirit-filled conversation that calls men back to the presence of God—not performance, not appearances, but presence 🙏💛 He opens with a decision: “I decided.” A decision to slow down 🕊️ To be still 🌿 To live careful with his soul in a world that chases and desires—The Girl, The Gold, and The Glory 💔💰🏆 This is a...

🎙️ What a great podcast with Jackie! She is kind, compassionate, and deeply community-minded, with a true heart to serve ❤️🤝 🙏 Special thanks to Bonnie Milletto for the introduction—what a gift! 💙 Jackie’s story is powerful. The “why” behind her tireless work is to honor her brother, and it will truly move you. This episode is heartfelt, inspiring, and one you won’t forget. 🌟 Jackie is the inc...

Great conversation with John over the details of his life!  We all know life can be challenging…. But CANCER? The struggle of life is real, but we can choose Faith over Fear!  John shares his life growing up, wrestling, military, marriage and yes, cancer! The answer to life’s challenges is found in one of John’s favorite Bible verses… “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the wor...