Jared is a guy who is focused on achievement, discipline, and success, but beneath the surface his faith had slowly become neglected. In this episode, Jared shares how rediscovering his relationship with Jesus is an important part of his life!
To help him reconnect with a bigger vision for his life—one rooted in purpose, identity, and intentional living.

From lessons learned in marriage and family to the importance of discipline, mentorship, and personal growth, Jared explains why success isn’t about keeping score or chasing quick wins. It’s about showing up, doing the work, and becoming the person God created you to be.

This conversation explores faith, purpose, leadership, and the daily habits that shape our future.

Jared’s story is a reminder that sometimes the worst best thing that happens to us becomes the catalyst for finding our true identity and calling.

To connect with Jared, go to: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/jared-virtue/

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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

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