Conversations with Buddy

Great podcast with Miss Dany on life and the lessons God desires to teach each one of us. 🙏 She lost her dad when she was 22, and soon after surrendered everything she loved to God. She told Him He could take one thing or all of it—and He took everything except her life. That surrender taught her how to be still, to walk with God, and to trust Him with her heart and reputation 🤍🕊️. “Be still, an...

Chris and I have enjoyed having conversations on men’s health! I highly recommend going back and listening to our first conversation as well (Episode #125). If you are a man who wants to be in better shape in 2026, this is a must listen to episode! We are called to be strong men who represent our families well.  Getting older does not have to mean getting weaker!  Choose to be accountable to be th...

Mariah and Sierra share a beautiful story how God has worked in their entire life to bring them both to faith in Jesus Christ! 🙏 But… their relationship as sisters was not good most of their life, until they each got married and had a baby… then it all began to change! One loves to do hard things, like Jui Jitsu, and one loves to ride horses. They both got married and pregnant in the same year. ...

Emily has been shaped by a lifelong relationship with Christ, one that moved from inherited faith to deeply personal devotion. While she has been a Christian the majority of her life, it was at age 18 that she intentionally began pursuing her own relationship with the Lord. Anchored in Scriptures like Psalm 139, Emily rests in the truth that God knows her fully and intimately. In the quiet moments...

Fantastic conversation with Amanda! Her level of transparency and vulnerability is truly amazing! She is a committed wife, and mom of two boys! A hairstylist who loves people and a follower of Jesus!  Her relationship with God has grown through the trials and tribulations of life! That’s how life works!  “God gives grace to the humble.” “God’s grace is sufficient.” Listening to her podcast, you wi...

Raul brings a lifetime of wisdom, faith, and grounded perspective! He has been married for over 40 years and is the father of four adult children! Raul’s life has been shaped by deep commitment—commitment to his family, to his walk with Jesus as a born-again Christian, and to his CPA firm.   From baseball in his childhood to the disciplined routines that guide his mornings today, Raul’s life refle...

Russ is a man of faith and it has been tested over the past couple of years dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Real faith is tested in the fire. 🔥 🙏 In his book, “LIFE HAPPENS… AND THEN YOU CHOOSE!” Russ shares his journey of how God has shown up in his life to be a witness for Jesus Christ! It’s a must read! The Race of Faith 12 “ Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of...

Josh has been married for 22 years, and the story with his wife stretches all the way back to when they met at church at age 10. God has blessed them with four amazing kids, and together they have stayed deeply involved in their church community.  Josh shares about life, selling real estate,  buying businesses and stewarding ministry assets with excellence. At the end of the day, his ministry—both...

Incredible podcast with two of my brothers, Jeff Laeng and Tim Mumma!  Godly men talking about life, trials and tribulations! “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 Who do you go to when you need the truth? Often times, the truth may be too painful to hear or we just don’t want to hear it, but truth is the only remedy to the life God has called each one of us to!  “The t...

Matt and Anna Maceira’s story is one of radical redemption and relentless grace. Once trapped in the darkness of drug addiction and homelessness, they experienced firsthand the pain, chaos, and hopelessness that come from a life separated from God. But through it all, God never stopped pursuing them. His grace broke through the chains of addiction and despair, bringing freedom, healing, and restor...

I’m honored to sit down with my long-time friend, Matt Williams.  In this episode, we talk about success and failure, and what it truly means to walk with God in Christ. Matt shares what life was like growing up with his incredible parents, Terry and Debby, who modeled love, hard work, and perseverance.  Learning how to raise his kids with humility and love… to embrace his failures as lessons, and...

Nelson joins Conversations with Buddy to talk life and marriage and share a story that’s both rugged and redemptive. Growing up in Scio, Oregon, Nelson’s early life looked like something out of a storybook — a three-story log cabin on five acres. But when his parents divorced, everything changed. He and his siblings found themselves without a home, living in tents on a friend’s property before set...

Terry is a man whose life has been defined by faith, family, and a deep love for the game of basketball!  Being married to Debby for 52 years and having the opportunity to raise 3 kids, Matt, Joel and Allison, has been and is a huge blessing from the Lord!!! 🙏🙏🙏 Known throughout the Keizer and Salem communities, Terry’s passion for God and the church has shaped everything he’s done — from the w...

Fausto is a young man who embodies the principle of making the effort. He lives with intentionality — choosing every day to show up, serve others, and grow into the person God designed him to be. He understands that true freedom begins when we “let go of the leash” — the need to control, to hold onto pride, or to live by fear. In letting go, he makes space for faith to lead.  His life is marked by...

Gregg is a man who has lived with passion, vision, and a relentless work ethic. From a young age, he dreamed of owning a restaurant, and today that dream has become a reality with Independence Grill. For Gregg, it was never just about cooking food or running a business—it was about creating an atmosphere where people feel welcome, cared for, and valued. He has always believed in visualizing the li...

Tim is a man with a deep passion for both his hobbies and his faith. He has owned Kliever’s Abbey Carpet and Flooring, where he has always found joy in helping families make their homes beautiful. Outside of work, Tim is well known for raising and showing pigeons—he owns over 250 and travels across the country with them. He also has a love for classic cars, proudly driving a ’69 Camaro and a ’34 F...

Valerie was born and raised in Sequim, Washington, near the breathtaking Olympic Mountains, she has carried that appreciation for God’s creation with her throughout her life.  Valerie accepted Christ as a child and sensed a call to intercultural ministry while still in high school. That call led her into a dynamic ministry career, with much of the first half spent in and out of China, where she li...

On this episode of Conversations with Buddy, I sit down with Rich Duncan, Owner and President of Rich Duncan Construction. Rich’s story is one of grit, community, and an unwavering commitment to building—not just structures, but people and relationships. Rich has a “find a way” attitude. His journey shows that great projects aren’t just about blueprints and budgets; they’re about people, mentorshi...

What is spiritual strength? Isaiah unpacks the journey he has been on since accepting Jesus Christ as his Savior! From physical strength to spiritual strength is all about being focused on eternal things rather then just earthly things! We all get distracted from time to time, so how do we avoid going down an old road that we thought we left? Isaiah shares what men’s ministry does for him and also...

Tim and I had an amazing conversation! He is a man with many gifts, radical faith and a love for Jesus! 🙏 He shares his life from a young kid who lost his dad at 4 years old, growing up with his mom and different step dads, to his love for music, the Marines, marriage, parenting 12 kids, the loss of his parents in a car crash & finally his journey of faith with Jesus! 🙏 His story is very com...

What is HOPE, you ask? Well, Marci shares her life from growing up in Brazil, living in poverty to now running a non-profit called Hope Station Community Services feeding 4,000 people a month! Marci is all in with Jesus and gives HIM all the credit as her Director of Business! Her faith is real and she lives it out everyday, trusting God with the people she feeds and all of HIS provisions! When Ma...

Connor shares his life, his passion and his faith! “Don’t die without Jesus!” 🙏 He is highly disciplined, gets up early and works out 6-7 days a week! His mindset is at a professional level! 💪 Avid learner… reads lots of books and devours podcasts for breakfast! 👍 For only being 25 years old, he has accomplished a lot… currently working on his masters degree living in Colorado, while finding hi...

Great podcast with Cole! Getting to hear about his upbringing, mom and dad, girlfriend, college, future plans and his walk with Jesus! 🙏 Hanging around young people and hearing about their dreams and desires is amazing and Cole is no exception… He has a great head on his shoulder and a bright future ahead of him! Let’s see what Cole does after graduation from Oregon State University, what career...

Skylar and I had a great conversation about his life and the lessons God is teaching him! You will enjoy learning how Skylar has lived his life for God through each phase of his life. From a young kid, high school, college, military and now to a husband and father! He is still learning to have faith and trust in Jesus on a daily basis with all his needs! (PS. We never arrive on this side of heaven...

Desiring to win at anything always costs something… what was the cost of becoming a 2 time high school wrestling state champion? Les Schwab career? And now, finding purpose after retirement? How is God still working out HIS plan in Mike’s life? Mike shares his life… high school and college wrestling, his amazing wife, kids, grand kids, a 30+ year career with Les Schwab and his faith in Jesus! Ever...