Great podcast with Mike! Anyone who has lived long enough knows that life will have its challenges, which he shares in this episode! 

Mike had a great upbringing with wonderful parents and siblings, but that does not translate into smooth sailing with no problems in life! 

He is transparent and authentic and shares the ups and downs he has faced and remains positive about where God has him at… 🙏🙏🙏

“Feed My People” is something Mike heard early on from the Lord and he has since opened up several restaurants and catering food trucks to obviously make a profit, but also be willing to feed those who need a good meal… physically and spiritually! 

Go support Mike and his family at one of their local restaurants here in the mid-Willamette Valley! 

#Jesusfollower #faith #discipleofJesus #AdamsRibs #goodfood

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For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett

If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. 

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About Buddy Puckett:
Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years.  A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married.  This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage.  We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well.  Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,
failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! 

“Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6

Craig and I have a great friendship and it was awesome to have him on the podcast to share his journey of faith, marriage, kids, grandkids and discipleship!

He’s an all in kind of guy! 

If you want to be challenged, meet up with Craig! He will encourage you in ways you may not have thought of and there will also be some Biblical exhortation! 

Through our bi-weekly coffee meetings at Starbucks over the past couple of years, I have learned that we can mentor guys to be better husbands, fathers and disciples of Jesus Christ!  

“And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age’.” 
Matthew 28:18-20

#Jesusfollower #faith #disciple #gracebasedchristianity

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For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett

If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. 

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About Buddy Puckett:
Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years.  A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married.  This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage.  We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well.  Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,
failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! 

“Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6

Phillip and I had a great conversation and I really appreciate his transparency!  His conviction about his faith, family, filmmaking and more were the topics we covered!

His main passion is filmmaking and he is the co-founder/producer at Ambition Pictures.  Mt. Adam’s is a sci-fi film he was a part of a few years ago and they have a new film that is close to being done.  Check out the full podcast episode to hear more!

Reach out to him if you want to learn more about filmmaking… His contact info is:
971-273-9156 or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/share/1A4baVDBfn/?mibextid=wwXIfr

#Jesusfollower #faith #filmmaker #AmbitionPictures #sci-fi

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For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett

If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. 

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About Buddy Puckett:
Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years.  A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married.  This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage.  We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well.  Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,
failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! 

“Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6

Rian is a long time Jesus follower, but is vulnerable enough in this episode to share an addiction he had and how he overcame it.  Listen to the podcast to hear the full story!

He’s also a husband and a father with a deep conviction to love his wife and bless his children!

His passion is around men’s ministry.  He works for Salem Leadership Foundation and also involved in several Bible studies.

To connect with Rian, go to: https://www.salemlf.org/staff/

#Jesusfollower #faith #familyman #SLF #rainfest #mensdiscipleship

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For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett

If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. 

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About Buddy Puckett:
Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years.  A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married.  This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage.  We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well.  Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,
failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! 

“Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6

David Brown in not just a guy I know, but a longtime friend of 45+ years!  He shares his upbringing, growing up Catholic… and the feeling something was missing as a young man!  But in 1984, he gave his life to Jesus Christ!

“Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

As David talks about in the podcast, knowing and accepting Jesus as your Savior, does not mean you never sin anymore… but it does mean you can humbly come to the throne of Grace and confess your sins and thank God for HIS forgiveness and incredible Mercy!

He has experienced a lot of life, which includes playing basketball in high school, going into the Navy, getting married, having kids, golfing, operating a business and now… being the OG (grandparent)! Sounds pretty cool! 😎

To connect with David and learn more about faith, family, finance or Farmers Insurance, you can find him on Facebook or reach out to him by going to:
https://agents.farmers.com/or/salem/david-brown/?SourceID=AMPALFGMAG&utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Local

#Jesusfollower #faith #familyman #FarmersInsurance #insuranceagent #golflover #OG #CrookCounty

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For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett

If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. 

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About Buddy Puckett:
Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years.  A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married.  This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage.  We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well.  Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,
failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! 

“Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6

Jaffet and I have enjoyed deep conversations and this episode will prove to be no different.  He’s a deep thinker, similar to Jordan Peterson, with lots of questions about life, consciousness and walking in God’s truth!  

He admits that he struggles with this stuff… just like the rest of us!  🙏

The hope is that this will encourage you, the listener, to walk through Jaffet’s “Three sentence framework” to simply get you back on track to following God and being an obedient Christ follower that benefits you, your family, your community and the world! 

1. Find truth

2. Have faith 

3. Act it out in love 

#Jesusfollower #3sentenceframework #truthfaithlove

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For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett

If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. 

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About Buddy Puckett:
Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years.  A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married.  This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage.  We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well.  Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,
failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! 

“Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6

Arjay talks about life… being adopted, his track and field identity and his view of God before and after accepting Jesus Christ as his Savior!

Life without Christ and feeling like he did not belong led to confusion and ultimately an attempt at suicide. 

Arjay was very open and transparent about his personal life…  reach out to him through social media and hear his story!

The Good News… God continues to pursue each one of us, not wanting anyone to perish, but to have eternal life with Him in heaven!

The encouragement is that God can still save you, no matter what you have done in the past!  You are never too far gone!

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” Romans 10:9-10

#Jesusfollower #youbelong #realestste #Xmarksthespot #romansroad

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For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett

If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. 

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About Buddy Puckett:
Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years.  A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married.  This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage.  We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well.  Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,
failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! 

“Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6

This is a great podcast with Matthew!  This is part 2 of his journey in this life!  Make sure and go back to also listen to our first conversation in Episode 97.

Learning to lean on the Holy Spirit who desires to produce fruit in each of our lives is the topic of our conversation!

Question….
• How is God working in your life?
• Have you accepted the free gift of
   ETERNAL LIFE that only Jesus Christ
   can provide? 
• Will you trust in HIM today and begin to
   follow HIM for the rest of your life?

The Holy Spirit will be your helper and guide!

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23

#Jesusfollower #familyman #HolySpirit #believer

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For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett

If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. 

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About Buddy Puckett:
Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years.  A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married.  This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage.  We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well.  Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,
failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! 

“Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6

Zak shares his life growing up with awesome parents, his amazing marriage, awesome kids, outdoors, hunting, wakeboarding, photography and so much more!

Referred by a mutual friend, Billy Botieff…. 🙌

A near death experience while down in Florida became a wake up call for Zak…

Make every day count! You never know when it’s your last one!!!

Reach out to Zak and consider hiring him for your photography needs… go to:  http://www.zakstonephotography.com/

For more Zak Stone YouTube footage:
https://youtube.com/@zakstone9821?si=ahhc-NISE9YdmVOM

Wake skate and Wake board highlights
https://youtu.be/a6FkRt_Zy2U?si=BWBQjB7iJ9CubcjJ

Orlando Watersports Complex
https://youtu.be/ZFSwdgLsxQM?si=-ojBtFX9A2747WRW

Mt. Jefferson Time Lapse
https://youtu.be/XM5Ued_n9jc?si=wDy_U2MCVvocely4

Hanging above the clouds in Oregon
https://youtu.be/x7V2naNcMe8?si=4vsS5DjqG26lPIIn

#Jesusfollower #familyman #outdoors #photography #wakeboarder

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For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett

If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. 

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About Buddy Puckett:
Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years.  A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married.  This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage.  We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well.  Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,
failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! 

“Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6

Gary shares his life, marriage, kids, ministry and being semi-retired… 

Concern for the body of Christ:
Easy believism
False teaching
Lack of discernment
Lack of knowledge. 

Romans 6:6-11 dead to sin, alive to God

2 Corinthians 5:17-21 reconciled to be ambassadors Christ... 

Colossians 2:6-9 firmly rooted with gratitude

Ephesians 4:11-16 no longer children tossed by false doctrine, Christian maturity, building up of the body.

Interests: 
Gospel Music
Jesus movement era or what some would call early Christian rock
Classic Rock. 
Most anything before 1980

Love for old trucks and classic cars.

Working with my hands, fixing things or restoring old things. 

Not big into any sports. 

Career in sheet metal fabrication and welding. Started my business in 2012. 
Now semi-retired

Ministry involvement: 
Small group bible studies
Senior saints
Counseling (in training) 

Connect with Gary and grow in your walk with Jesus!

#Jesusfollower #discipleship #Biblicalcounseling

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For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett

If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. 

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About Buddy Puckett:
Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years.  A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married.  This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage.  We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well.  Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,
failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! 

“Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6