The Grit and Barrett Show

I myself have journeyed through nearly fifty years of searching and seeking through almost all of the “things” that this world has to offer in a never ending quest for love and acceptance. Often the root cause in our sin struggle is a deep and vast “hole in the soul” wound that is often caused by dad… what he did, what he said, and sometimes from what dad did not say and what he did not do. As fat...

This “life story” and testimony of this real life power couple for Jesus is full, and I mean packed full, of so many hardships turned praise stories that it makes you hope it doesn’t end….. Part 1 is the beginning of them…..It starts out with both of their “not so perfect” childhoods that often left them feeling rejected and abandoned. As only God knew, that turned out to be the “mantra” of this i...

Podcast interview with legendary rodeo cowboys that have been a long and hard to miss presence at the Texas Cowboy Reunion Rodeo in Stamford, Texas held every July for over 90 years.  “Double muggers” that don’t play, Carl Perkins and Brand Cude talk about their long history competing in the TCR, how they prepared to win, and why they didn’t want to waste their entry fees, and then they leave us w...

“Steadfast”-I prayed and God listened. (Danny Duvall-81) Also found in Psalms 34:4.  Join in as Wild Will sits down at the ranch home of Danny and Pricilla Duvalle of Lingleville, Texas. The Duvalle’s have been married for 62 years, raised three sweet daughters that have added thirteen grandchildren and twenty six great grandchildren to their “quiver”. They “bought the farm” and moved to Linglevil...

The killing of Charlie Kirk was the promotion of his lifetime. No greater honor can be given a man than to become a martyr for the name of Jesus. Charlie stood solid on his public profession of his faith in Jesus and wanted to be remembered for his courage. He ain’t mad. Now, let us, brothers and sisters, not let his death be in vain. Wild Will makes a bold but simple statement and calls for other...

As believers, we truly need the fire of other Christian’s to keep us burning bright. Going at it completely alone is dangerous. We need the accountability of others and the spurring onward of other older, more mature and “seasoned” Christian’s. Hebrews 10:24 & 25 says: And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together….

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (KJV) says, "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's". I think it’s plain and simple stewardship. Like as if a parent gave us a home, then a few years later stopped by and...

One of the most important questions I’ve ever been asked was by a man on a golf course. “Who does Gods say you are?” In effect, What is your God given identity? Not who the world says you are. Not who your parents said you are. Not who your job says you are. As a bonus, Wild Will cooks up a batch of his famous meal prep base or meal starter. It is a game changer that you can keep refrigerated or e...

Wild Will’s no flip method of frying eggs perfectly every single time. And the question of the day, “How has following Gods word caused you to be successful?” 

Scripture says in Proverbs 11:14, “In the multitude of counselors there is safety!” We should not suffer in isolation when there are actually millions of other people who serve the body of Christ in hopes of helping someone make it through a tough spot in life. Find them. Spend time with them. Let them feed you. Don’t suffer alone. For an added bonus, Wild Will throws in his recipe for an amazing...

What makes you think you are going to heaven? How well you behave? How good you are? How bad you ain’t? This is a strong but needed question to ask ourselves….Hopefully you have the correct answer. (Jesus) Wild Will throws a bonus in this message as he prepares his famous shredded chicken crock pot meal prep and recipe with y’all. 

A glimpse of my really unique and almost 200 year old Bible that has family names and birthdates inside from the early 1800’s. One year my wife and I flew to Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo and we took the Bible with us and on down to the pawn shop known as the tv show “Pawn Stars”. They just so happened to be filming an episode and the book appraisal lady was already there. It looked like...

Over the years, folks often mistake my stories and testimonies for gloating on myself. But the actual truth is that as Christians, we are supposed to be bragging on and glorifying God everywhere we go. (Magnify the Lord.) Our lives should be an outspoken example of all of the ways that God has changed us and made our lives better. Like a shining light….Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your light so shine b...

Wild Will uses a recent experience where two old friends of his rejected him in a time of need when he called on them for help. The Old Testament biblical story of Joseph and how he was also rejected by his own brothers teaches us that God often uses other people in our lives to push us into His divine will for our lives by having them do things to us that cause pain and discomfort. Had Joseph’s o...

Starting young horses and raising kids is a very similar process. Some colts and some kids will take a little more pressure than others, and some will blow up and run off if you ask them too much too quick. It takes the wisdom of the Lord to know how to tip-toe the very fine line between messing up a good one or making it into a world champ. Building and establishing a foundation of “trust” is the...

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could get up every morning and check Jesus’ social pages to see what He is up to for the day? To be able to text Jesus say, “I need some advice.” Etc. Well, the written word of God combined with the inner voice and leadership of the Holy Spirit is what should be guiding us on everything we do. We must continue in Gods word to have it permeate and saturate our minds.

Even livestock understand the natural pecking order of “not” messing with the old bull. We can all learn from this reminder that we should Honor and respect God, and our earthly fathers. That is where the blessing is.

We have all heard folks say “The truth will set you free.” Scripture actually says, “If you continue in My word, you will be My disciples, then you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.”

God created men to be warriors, not couch potaters. Our bodies are literally the temple of the Holy Spirit and God wants us to take care of his house. (Our bodies)

Wild Will shares how God’s word says we worry but have faith.

Wild Will shoots a game of pool while sharing a powerful testimony about growing up fatherless.

A comical episode with Wild Will stumbling through trying to figure out which wire goes where with the new podcast equipment. Of course, he twists some of Gods word into the journey.

Wild Will teaches how spoken words are seeds that turn into a harvest.…a good one or a bad one. It depends on what you plant.

Episode #8-In the beginning with Wild Will as he slips around while trying to give folks a tidbit of who he is, how he was raised, and who he’s becoming.