Pursuit Of Purpose

Hosts Rob and Chuck discuss the episode's central question — are you a critic or a creator — while engaging live with audience comments, celebrating America's 250th, and sharing stories from their community and new downtown office. The show honors veterans, encourages taking constructive action instead of only criticizing, and offers practical support like a free seven-week grief class and leaders...

In this episode Jada Kamp shares her life story—from childhood memories at Kamps Junction to co-running Cardinal Fence—with deep reflections on marriage, faith, family and resilience. She discusses a pivotal ‘reset’ that renewed her 41-year marriage, the role of faith in hardship, and her work supporting fathers through Buckner’s Fatherhood Effect program. Along the way Jada offers practical wisdo...

Laura May shares her life story—from being adopted and raised in Texas, to discovering purpose through Girl Scouts and church, to a 36-year career at Buckner serving vulnerable children and families. She opens up about adoption, grief, leading through trauma, surviving cancer and major injuries, and the faith and resilience that shaped her leadership. Her message is a call to give, persevere, and...

Marine Corps veteran Kurt Woodard joins the Pursuit of Purpose podcast to share his 23-year military career, deployments, and unexpected path from boot camp to service on Capitol Hill and back home in Silsbee, Texas. He discusses his work organizing Toys for Tots, running for city council, and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life — including struggles with PTSD and TBI — and how faith...

Judge Joseph “Little Joe” Guillory shares stories from Port Arthur — childhood discipline, family mentors, near-death moments, and his path to serving as a justice of the peace. He reflects on community values, faith, fatherhood, and the importance of presence, sacrifice, and leadership.

Rob and Chuck discuss freedom—especially freedom of speech—and how rights come with responsibilities and consequences. They explore military speech rules, private platforms’ moderation, political influence by public figures, and the balance between protest, law enforcement, and civic action. The hosts respond to live comments, touch on immigration, the Second Amendment, and cultural topics like sp...

Hosts Rob and Chuck explore the central question: How do you know what’s true? They discuss the effects of social media, sensationalism, and algorithms on our information consumption, stress the importance of critical thinking, and urge listeners to verify sources and seek evidence. The episode also touches on current controversies, the responsibility of citizens, and the need for accountability i...

Ryan "Ryno" Johnson shares his journey from growing up in Beaumont to surviving a catastrophic electrical arc flash that led to long recovery and 23 surgeries. He explains how his engineering background evolved into founding a design firm, HonorVerse, and how music, family, and faith shaped his resilience and purpose. This episode explores themes of gratitude, recovery, mentorship, and the power o...

In this episode Aaron Harding shares his journey from a nomadic childhood and service in the Marine Corps, including deployment to Afghanistan, through struggles with PTSD and alcoholism to recovery. He talks about the power of faith, family and fitness in his reinvention, his work leading a gym as a form of ministry, and offers encouragement and resources for veterans and anyone seeking purpose.

We had the honor of interviewing and showcasing a great example of American Entrepreneurship come to life! This Conversation Gets REAL… Fast.” • What Tommy Laman Said Will Challenge You • No Filters. No Lies. Just Truth • This Interview Spoke Volumes he shares his story and does not hold back! Very interesting and inspiring! #pursuitofpurpose #Leadership #MindsetMatters #QuestionEverything #person...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Pursuit of Purpose podcast. Clint Robinson shares his life story—from being raised by his great-grandmother in Silsbee, Texas, to a long military career that included deployments to Iraq, and his later transition to civilian life as a private investigator. He discusses challenges like poverty, discipline, faith, and the struggle many veterans fac...

In this live episode of Pursuit of Purpose, Rob and Chuck trace the origins of modern taxation and federal power—from early 20th-century monopolies and propaganda to the creation of the Federal Reserve, the income tax, and the IRS—examining how those shifts reshaped American society and governance. They call listeners to awareness and action, urging unity across political lines to reclaim transpar...

In this episode Brandon Rodriguez, owner of Benny's Pizza and Chloe's Burgers, shares his journey from Brooklyn to Texas, how he moved through clothing retail into the food business, and the New York influence behind his pizza and menu choices. Brandon talks about building teams, overcoming setbacks (including paying off business debt), unique menu items like beef pepperoni and beef bacon, and pla...

In this first "inside the vault episode", hosts Rob and Chuck sit down with Trent Ashby in the "Vault of Purpose." Trent shares his East Texas dairy farm upbringing, strong faith, family life, and the lessons of discipline that shaped him. He talks about his path from agriculture and banking to public service — from school board to state representative — and explains his decision to run for the Te...

On this episode of the Pursuit of Purpose podcast hosts Rob and Chuck interview Rhonda Ward, a small-business owner, appraiser, and Republican leader running for Texas State Senate District 3. Rhonda shares her East Texas upbringing, time running an outfitting business in Colorado, her faith, family life, and the grief that followed her husband’s passing. She discusses her path into politics throu...

Deputy Edgar Vasquez, known as Deputy Dreamer, shares his journey from Reynosa, Mexico, to serving in the Stone County Sheriff’s Office in Mississippi. He discusses his upbringing, bilingual roots, redneck community influences, and his path as a DACA recipient who chose law enforcement to serve the country he loves. The episode explores challenges he faces—like limits on carrying a firearm under D...

Hosts Rob and Chuck continue a live conversation on the Pursuit of Purpose podcast about abolishing the Internal Revenue Service. They argue the IRS fuels corruption, stifles personal growth, and operates through fear, and discuss alternatives like tariffs, excise taxes, and corporate taxes while urging public accountability and local civic action. The episode touches on widespread fraud, governme...

Question everything, in pursuit of your purpose, and ask yourself, what if? Imam Fahad Hussain shares a personal journey from Lahore and the UAE to Minnesota and Texas, moving from an engineering career to life in Islamic ministry. He discusses family, arranged marriage, faith, raising children in America, interfaith engagement, and the importance of teaching purpose to young people. This episode...

Hosts Rob and Chuck debate the role of the IRS, income tax, and government bureaucracy, arguing that the current system conflicts with America's founding principles of freedom and self-reliance. The episode examines recent fraud cases, questions federal spending and accountability, and proposes alternatives like tariffs, excise taxes, and land sales while discussing how to support communities with...

Hosts Rob and Chuck examine the origins and evolution of the U.S. tax system, arguing the income tax and the IRS began as a temporary Civil War measure and exploring the 16th Amendment, tariffs, and the case for replacing income tax with sales/tariff-based revenue. The episode also covers recent developments in Venezuela, the capture of Nicolás Maduro, and how those events tie into concerns about...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Pursuit of Purpose podcast. Rob and Chuck sit down with Joe Evans — community leader, juvenile mentor, father, and candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 2 in Jefferson County. Joe shares his personal story from Orlando to Beaumont, his volunteer work with juvenile programs, the loss of his wife, and what drives him to pursue local...

Live New Year’s Eve Eve conversation with Rob and Chuck on why New Year’s resolutions fail and how to replace them with an ongoing vision and mission for your life. They share a powerful exercise — imagining your own funeral and writing your eulogy — to reveal values, define a vision, and create a mission that leads to lasting change. The hosts discuss practical steps: set short- and mid-term goal...

In this episode of the Pursuit of Purpose podcast, hosts Rob and Chuck interview Lauren B. Peña, a congressional candidate in Austin, Texas. Lauren shares her personal journey from homelessness, childhood abuse, and human trafficking to finding faith, reclaiming purpose, and pursuing public service. She discusses her grassroots campaign, priorities including combating human trafficking, ending cor...

In this episode Rob and Chuck sit down with Steve Pike to trace his unconventional journey from a teenage ironworker to IT professional and ultimately the founder of SETX Roofing Pros. Steve shares stories about family discoveries, mentors, faith and tithing, leadership lessons, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and his company’s Operation Overwatch veteran roof giveaway. Practical, personal, an...

Hosts Rob and Chuck read the nativity from the King James Bible and discuss the true meaning and origin of Christmas—focusing on humility, salvation, and hope beyond the season’s commercial trappings. The episode includes open, compassionate dialogue with live callers about faith, the Old Testament, interfaith learning, personal loss and healing, and an invitation to celebrate the holidays with gr...