Out Loud and On Purpose

Eight seconds can define a bull rider's career. For Tyler Kippes, however, the greater test began after the ride was over. In this episode of Out Loud and On Purpose, Kyle Hargrove and Amy sit down with professional bull rider Tyler Kippes. Tyler began riding full-sized bulls as a child and entered professional competition while still in his teens. But in March 2025, his career took a terrifying turn when a bull riding accident at Rodeo Austin caused serious damage to his heart. Tyler shares what it takes to compete in one of the world's most dangerous sports, the injuries and setbacks he has faced, and how he began rebuilding his life when his physical momentum suddenly stopped. This conversation goes beyond bull riding. It is about courage, resilience, identity, and finding your "why" in the silence when the future you planned is no longer guaranteed. How do you keep moving forward when the thing that gave you purpose nearly takes everything away? Clarification During the conversation, the injury may be described as the bull's horn piercing Tyler's heart. To clarify, the horn did not directly pierce his heart, but the accident caused serious damage to it. About the Podcast Out Loud and On Purpose is hosted by Kyle Hargrove and Amy, featuring honest conversations, practical wisdom, and powerful stories that encourage you to live with greater clarity, courage, and intentionality.

What do you do when God's calling does not fit the life you planned? In Part 2 of this conversation, Kyle Hargrove sits down again with Darrell Knight, Executive Director of SPARK Worldwide, to hear how a successful professional photographer became a reluctant missionary serving communities around the world. Darrell shares the fear, surrender, and unexpected steps that led him to Colombia with little more than a camera in his hand. What began with one act of obedience eventually helped SPARK Worldwide dig more than 1,300 water wells and impact over half a million people. This episode is an honest conversation about recognizing God's voice, moving forward even when you feel afraid, and surrendering what is already in your hands for a purpose greater than you imagined. What could God do through your life if you simply showed up, trusted His voice, and said yes? About the Podcast Out Loud and On Purpose is hosted by Kyle Hargrove and features honest conversations, practical wisdom, and meaningful stories to help you live with greater faith, clarity, and intentionality. It is time to stop living on autopilot and start pursuing what truly matters, out loud and on purpose.

What does it look like to fight poverty and human trafficking on the front lines? In this episode of Out Loud and On Purpose, Kyle Hargrove sits down with Darrell Knight, Executive Director of SPARK Worldwide, to discuss the organization's global mission to rescue and empower vulnerable children, orphans, trafficking survivors, and at-risk youth. Darrell shares how a promise to bring clean water to a village in Uganda became part of a worldwide humanitarian effort. Today, SPARK Worldwide helps communities through clean water wells, schools, orphanages, medical clinics, safe havens, agricultural development, and anti-trafficking initiatives. This powerful conversation reveals why lasting change requires more than temporary aid. It takes sustainable solutions, faithful obedience, and people willing to step onto the front lines and serve those who need help most. About the Podcast Out Loud and On Purpose is a podcast hosted by Kyle Hargrove featuring honest conversations, practical wisdom, and inspiring stories designed to help you live with greater clarity and intentionality. It's time to stop living on autopilot and start pursuing what truly matters, out loud and on purpose.

What are you sacrificing every time you say yes to something that is not truly a priority? In Part 2 of The Reluctant Yes, Kyle and Amy move from recognizing the problem to putting healthier boundaries into practice. They explore why saying no can feel uncomfortable, how over-explaining turns a boundary into a negotiation, and why a clear and respectful no is not selfish or unkind. Learn how to pause before committing, offer an alternative without taking on the entire responsibility, and practice saying no without guilt. Because every reluctant yes to something that does not matter may become an unintended no to your rest, relationships, health, and God-given purpose.

What are you truly looking for when you seek validation, crave control, or reach for temporary comfort? In Part 2 of Counterfeits, Kyle and Amy uncover more emotional substitutes that promise to satisfy our needs but ultimately leave us empty. They explore how validation can imitate affirmation, how control can disguise itself as safety, and how anxiety can drive us to hold tightly to things we were never meant to control. This episode will help you recognize the difference between temporary reassurance and genuine self-worth, uncover the emotional hunger beneath your habits, and begin pursuing what you truly need instead of settling for a counterfeit. About the Podcast Out Loud and On Purpose is a podcast hosted by Kyle Hargrove featuring honest conversations, practical wisdom, and meaningful insights designed to help you live with greater clarity and intentionality. It's time to stop living on autopilot and start pursuing what truly matters—out loud and on purpose.

What do you reach for when you feel empty, overwhelmed, or when life simply feels off? In Part 1 of Counterfeits, Kyle and Amy explore two emotional counterfeits we often mistake for what we truly need: pleasure that pretends to be peace and distraction that looks like rest. From scrolling and shopping to binge-watching and other habits we use to escape, these things may provide temporary relief, but they cannot address what is happening beneath the surface. Discover how to recognize when "self-care" has become avoidance, distinguish genuine rest from distraction, and begin facing overwhelming situations through small, intentional steps. About the Podcast Out Loud and On Purpose is a podcast hosted by Kyle Hargrove featuring honest conversations, practical wisdom, and meaningful insights designed to help you live with greater clarity and intentionality. It's time to stop living on autopilot and start pursuing what truly matters—out loud and on purpose.

You had me at chocolate. Today we sit down with Kevin and LaDonne Wenzel—the artists, visionaries, and heart behind Wiseman House Chocolates. Long before it became a nationally beloved destination for connoisseurs, it was simply a pursuit of a slower, more intentional life rooted in artistry, patience, and true craftsmanship. They've built a team that is unmatched in their skill and expertise in developing, creating, and distributing some of the world's finest and delictible confections. Kevin said of the Wisemann House staff, "No turtle gets on top of a fence post by itself, I have a great team that cooks everyday, rolls truffles everyday, dips chocolates everyday … They are a great team, and they deserve so much credit." Sometimes, the most extraordinary pursuits in life begin with a single, deliberate choice—and maybe a little bit of chocolate.

Nestled inside a century-old historic home on Pecan Street, the magic of Wiseman House Chocolates isn't just in the exquisite confections—it's in the decades-long journey of building a life driven by purpose, artistry, and deep connection. In Part 2 of our conversation with founders Kevin and LaDonne Wenzel, we dive even deeper into the heart of their story. We explore what it truly means to sustain a creative life, honor craftsmanship in a fast-paced world, and nurture a marriage and a business side-by-side for nearly thirty years. Join us as we talk about the beauty of slowing down, the courage it takes to pursue what you love, and why the sweetest legacies are built one deliberate, intentional choice at a time.

You had me at chocolate. Today we sit down with Kevin and LaDonne Wenzel—the artists, visionaries, and heart behind Wisemann House Chocolates. Long before it became a nationally beloved destination for connoisseurs, it was simply a pursuit of a slower, more intentional life rooted in artistry, patience, and true craftsmanship. They've built a team that is unmatched in their skill and expertise in developing, creating, and distributing some of the world's finest and delictible confections. Kevin said of the Wisemann House staff, "No turtle gets on top of a fence post by itself, I have a great team that cooks everyday, rolls truffles everyday, dips chocolates everyday … They are a great team, and they deserve so much credit." Sometimes, the most extraordinary pursuits in life begin with a single, deliberate choice—and maybe a little bit of chocolate.