Rev. Willard Heinrichs—“Opi”—might be the last true cowboy. From growing up on a Canadian farm with nine siblings and no electricity to riding horseback from Canada to Mexico, working cattle, serving in the U.S. Forest Service, rock climbing in Yosemite, and ministering in Newfoundland and Africa, Opi’s life reads like a western novel.

At the center of it all is his 60-year marriage to Vanessa and his strong faith. This episode is packed with adventure, wisdom, and life lessons that will inspire you to love deeper, live braver, and step into the wild. 

Recording this episode was a joy and an honor. By the end, Opi felt like my own grandpa. I can’t wait for you to hear his stories. Welcome to episode nineteen. 

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