Conversations with Buddy

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Spenser shares his life growing up in a Mormon home and what he eventually came to believe at 8 years old! “Beyond The Bars” is his life after leaving a career as a correctional officer…  but, it’s actually more of a metaphor for life before accepting Christ as his personal Savior and what life is like now as a Christ follower and the freedom he now has! “It was for freedom that Christ set us free...

David shares his personal story, from learning how to begin making money at 8 years old to becoming a full blown entrepreneur… Real Estate career started at 18, while becoming a 2nd Generation Builder, Coach, Mentor and much more! Most importantly, he is a follower of Jesus, married to a wonderful wife and they have 4 kids… Family is his driving force! Get to know David! You can connect with David...

I love having conversations like I had with my Filipino brother, Will… fully transparent with all of life’s challenges, mistakes, but also the victory he has through his Savior, Jesus Christ! 🙏 Will is a father, general contractor, golfer, fisherman, cook, evangelist, brother and so many other cool things!  He’s a one of a kind guy that you will love! Will’s quote, “HE came to my rescue!” If you...

Sadie and Melissa (daughter and mom) bring a lot of joy to this podcast! We get to uncover what a 10 year perspective looks like in the modern world... Sadie’s relationship with her mom and how they communicate with open conversation. From private school to public school, social media, YouTube, podcasts and friends who are a part of her life! You will enjoy seeing life from Sadie’s viewpoint! She...

Happy New Years!!! 🎆 The podcast with Chris is all about men’s health, specifically, TRT (testosterone replacement therapy)! Chris does a great job explaining the challenges men face in the area of low testosterone as well as how to improve the levels for optimal health and life benefits! Side note, Chris is a married man, outdoor enthusiast who also loves to archery hunt and also shared that he...

Kevin is a really cool guy… great family man, kind, caring and is a believer in Jesus! He grew up in Alaska, graduated college from Corban (undergrad) and George Fox (PT school), has been married for 10 years, has 3 boys and is an Orthopedic PT! He is a guy who loves to challenge himself through endurance running.  If you want a challenge, follow Kevin on social media to see what he is up to! Chec...

John is a man of God who has a heart for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and then discipling men! He’s been married for a long time and is a family man! Goes along with these two Bible verses: “And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature’.” Mark 16:15 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the...

The conversation with Rob was great!  Learning about how life, marriage and fatherhood has positively impacted his life! I saw him get really emotional when sharing parts of his testimony! Understand that God allows us FREE WILL to make our own decisions, which most often brings unwanted pain…  These challenging and painful times in our life are often the catalyst of CHANGE!  Pain can be a great t...

Conversations with Buddy is an opportunity for people to share their story, the trials and tribulations along with the victories and how God is winning in their life! If you want to share your story or refer someone to share theirs, text me at 503-851-8031 _ _ _ Conner shares his life as a husband, a parent, along with his work and ministry! One thing we need to learn about marriage is that, marri...

Conversations with Buddy is an opportunity for people to share their story, the trials and tribulations along with the victories and how God is winning in their life! If you want to share your story or refer someone to share theirs, text me at 503-851-8031 _ _ _ The conversation with Madiba was deep! The scope and the meaning of life… Knowing God and living for God!  We all have specific gifts giv...

Conversations with Buddy is an opportunity for people to share their story, the trials and tribulations along with the victories and how God is winning in their life! If you want to share your story or refer someone to share theirs, text me at 503-851-8031 _ _ _ Jeremiah and I had a fantastic conversation! We have a lot in common, so we talked about those things… Mortgage, Goals and dreams, Pushup...

Rick and I had a great conversation…. From marriage, careers, identity, Jiu Jitsu, real estate, faith and everything else! You never really know where life will take you, but the question is… will we trust God? The hope is that you listen to Rick’s testimony and realize you are not alone in this world! God has a plan for your life and He is calling you by name… do you hear Him? For more stories li...

Jacob and I had a great conversation about life and the challenges and joy in marriage, raising kids, entrepreneurship and the freedom of confessing sin in our lives…. Not only to God, but also our spouse. He owns many businesses from roofing to video production.  To learn more about him, you can find him on Facebook or go to his website at: https://www.dakotaroofingnw.com/about-us For more storie...

Rick and I have a great conversation.  This is part 2 as we have done one before. Go back and listen to his first one if you have not yet done so (Episode 21). Things we talked about… • Election Time - make sure and vote… • Thankful Time • Gratitude Time • Joy Time in the good times and also hard times To learn more about Rick or to connect with him, you can find him on Instagram at: https://www.i...

David and I do a second podcast episode here to get an update on his life, marriage, kids and his ministry with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). I recommend going back and listening to his first podcast if you have not heard his testimony! “Then He (Jesus) said to His disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few…’.” Matthew 9:37 John 4:35 talks about the why behind “Fields”...

Josh and I had a great conversation! He is a dad of 3 boys (now young men) married, a business owner of Oregon Valley Farm and part of the men's ministry at Jefferson Baptist Church! He is very open and transparent about life and marriage.  What does God want to teach each one of us? Buy local… grass fed beef, lamb, pig and more! To learn more about Josh or to connect with him, you can find him on...

Having Angel on the podcast was amazing! Ten years ago (age 17), Angel agreed and committed to be mentored and ultimately discipled by a few guys! Now, at age 27, Angel is leading younger people in mentorship and discipleship at his church and also at the YMCA. Discipleship changes lives and Angel has been impacted by this unconditional love! Tribute to a few guys who have impacted Angel in a posi...

Kurt shares his life and uses the game of golf as a parallel to his faith walk.  Humility is a big part of his walk with Jesus! While striving to follow Jesus and to be perfect as He is, we all fall short of perfection according to Romans 3:23.    Kurt is an open, honest and transparent brother and I think his life is evident of his faith in Christ!  One of the best quotes from the movie and book...

Kevin shares his amazing life and losing his dad at the age of 10, marriage, kids, military life and his walk with Jesus! Resilience, discipline and faith are some words that come to mind when I think of Kevin! He’s a man of his word! If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, reach out to me at buddyp7@gmail.com. For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuc...

Jerry, or as his friends, students and players call him… “Rosy”! 🏀 Rosy is a fantastic husband, dad, coach and Jesus follower! Jerry asks the question, “who is Jesus”…. In the words of CS Lewis, Jesus is either a Liar, a Lunitic or He is Lord”.  Which one is He to you? If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, reach out to me at buddyp7@gmail.com. For more stories like this, go to: ht...

George is a husband, father, follower of Jesus, contractor, coffee connoisseur, musician, gun enthusiast and much more! We drank Black Rifle Coffee that he made the morning of our podcast, which was awesome! One of his favorite quotes is: “The best things in life are on the other side of what we fear most.” - Unknown If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, reach out to me at buddyp7@...

Ken Puttman has a great testimony!  He shares the married life, being a father, turning “50”, starting his own business and how God has showed up in his life!  The verse for him is: “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, reach out to me at buddyp7@gmail.com. For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett #...

T.G. Brown is a guy who is focused on being his best! Husband, dad, police officer, CrossFit competitor, mixed martial arts, author of 2 books and much more! Hearing a story from a guy like T.G. is super inspiring and motivational! I hope you really enjoy this episode and share it with your friends and family! If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, reach out to me at buddyp7@gmail.c...

Joseph Hunt is an amazing guy who loves the Lord! 🙏 He has not always been a follower of Jesus and shares his struggles, BUT he also shares what changed in his life to begin a new life in Christ!  He’s an “all in” guy and he is absolutely committed to following Jesus!  It’s time to “Rise Up” and go all in on your faith! #RiseUp #RiseLifeAcademy #TheRiseUp #ministrythroughbusiness #highperformance...