Richard Winters Unbridled Podcast

Richard shared a personal anecdote about a young girl's inquiry about pursuing an equine career. Leah, a talented singer and horse enthusiast, shared her journey of moving to Nashville to pursue her music career and how doors opened for her to help others with their horses in the process. Richard also reflected on the challenges of balancing a demanding career with a strong Christian faith, a...

Richard introduces Tuli Dowers, a 17-year-old horse rider from Nevada, to share her recent experiences. Tuli discussed her family's involvement in horse training and her own success in competitions, including a recent win with a three-year-old horse in the NRCHA. She explained how her father, Nic Dowers, let her ride his horse in the non-pro division, after having experienced his own huge dis...

Rancher's Journey and Faith Insights Myles Brown, a rancher from the Texas Panhandle, discussed his family's ranching history and his decision to maintain his non-pro status in horse training despite his competitive ability. He shared how his family has successfully raised and shown horses without purchasing outside animals in recent years, and described how fatherhood has changed his pe...

Richard and Jim have about 40 years of history together. Both started a relationship with Jesus about the same time in Salinas, California. This is a heartfelt story from a hard core cowboy who now lives on his ranch in Nevada and has a love for team roping. With a thankful heart Jim shares his story of God's redemption and how his own words spoken to someone else was God speaking to his own...

Richard shared his thoughts on the diverse and inclusive nature of Unbridled, contrasting it with traditional church groupings. He mentioned receiving a letter that inspired him to discuss the importance of unity and community, drawing an analogy from the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.  Some members also shared their thoughts on how Unbridled has blessed them in life cha...

Richard sits down with his son Joseph to discuss Joe's life growing up and leading to his current position as a Chief Rescue Swimmer in the United States Coast Guard, stationed in Sitka, Alaska. Joseph shares how after having graduated from a prestigious private boarding school, he had no clear direction in his life. It was a math teacher that first spoke to him about why the Coast Guard coul...

Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him. Psalms 34:08 Can we Trust God in the Good Times and in the Bad Times?

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.    Romans 8:28 What do you grumble about? God oftentimes does not reveal why certain things happen. We can be encouraged and know that God has a Master Plan for each and everyone of us!

John 8:44 The devil is trying to trick people with lies continuously. The end game will be disillusionment. God only wants the best for each of us. The Bible is like a roadmap. God loves you and He has great plans for you!

II Timothy 1:5 Is your faith sitting on the mantel or do you apply it to your day-to-day living? There is intrinsic value in your faith!

Genesis 4:1 The first institution established was the family. We all need to value our family!  Mother Teresa: For her work she received the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize. When asked what can be done to promote world peace, she answered, “ Go home and love your family .” 

Romans 16:24, May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. Amen.  We don't have to rely on our own understanding!

Are you someone that actively seeks peace? That you will go out of your way to make peace where there is only contention and strife? Matthew 5:9 (NIV) Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God. 

Deut 30:19(NIV) 19 This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live. Do you make choices that will bring value to your life, or temporary pleasure?  Choices - Song by George Jones I’ve had choices since the day I was born.  There were voices that told me right...

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.            Philippians 1:6

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” I Samuel 16:7

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal... God has promised He will make everything beautiful in his own time.

II Corinthians 2:22 - By His spirit He has stamped us... That's My child right there! My brand is on your heart!  We are a child of God!

To build your house on sand is a foolish thing to do. What is sand in your life? We want to build our life on a sure foundation.

God’s Tattoo – Isaiah 49:16 Behold I have engraved your name on the palm of my hand. God is committed to you!   You, Jesus, are as close as the mention of Your name!

Consistency – Romans 14:22 You’re fortunate if your behavior and your belief are coherent.  Are you mechanical or natural?  Thank you Lord for helping us on this journey we call life!

Proverbs 4:4-7 Young man asked, “How did you get such good judgment dealing with horses?” The old man barked back, “Experience.” Young man then asked, “How did you gain so much experience?" Old man replied, “Bad judgement!”  Sometimes I feel wise and other times pretty foolish. I am thankful for God’s promise that He is willing to give me wisdom if I just ask!

Philippians 4:6-7 Do you know people that have a high standard of living but do not enjoy a good quality of life? Being thankful raises our quality of life. Make a conscious decision to be thankful! 

Are you a thankful person? Do you have an attitude of gratitude? Do you need a checkup from the neck up? Thankfulness increases our quality of life. It’s like air freshener for the mind! Psalms 100:4 and Philippians 4:6   

When it seems like nothing is happening, something is happening! Our country has come to a stop, people are sheltered in place. Behind the scenes we can know that there are a lot of things happening. What does God want to do in your situation? Do you have more questions than you have answers? God has good plans for you! Stay the course!   I Corinthians 13:12