In this episode Jada Kamp shares her life story—from childhood memories at Kamps Junction to co-running Cardinal Fence—with deep reflections on marriage, faith, family and resilience. She discusses a pivotal ‘reset’ that renewed her 41-year marriage, the role of faith in hardship, and her work supporting fathers through Buckner’s Fatherhood Effect program.

Along the way Jada offers practical wisdom about parenting, communication, and staying focused on God, and encourages listeners to build stronger families and communities.

Laura May shares her life story—from being adopted and raised in Texas, to discovering purpose through Girl Scouts and church, to a 36-year career at Buckner serving vulnerable children and families.

She opens up about adoption, grief, leading through trauma, surviving cancer and major injuries, and the faith and resilience that shaped her leadership. Her message is a call to give, persevere, and repurpose life’s next chapter.

Marine Corps veteran Kurt Woodard joins the Pursuit of Purpose podcast to share his 23-year military career, deployments, and unexpected path from boot camp to service on Capitol Hill and back home in Silsbee, Texas.

He discusses his work organizing Toys for Tots, running for city council, and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life — including struggles with PTSD and TBI — and how faith and community helped him rebuild.

Throughout the episode Kurt offers practical advice for service members, families, and employers on supporting veterans, and encourages listeners to serve and receive help when needed.

Judge Joseph “Little Joe” Guillory shares stories from Port Arthur — childhood discipline, family mentors, near-death moments, and his path to serving as a justice of the peace. He reflects on community values, faith, fatherhood, and the importance of presence, sacrifice, and leadership.

Rob and Chuck discuss freedom—especially freedom of speech—and how rights come with responsibilities and consequences. They explore military speech rules, private platforms’ moderation, political influence by public figures, and the balance between protest, law enforcement, and civic action.

The hosts respond to live comments, touch on immigration, the Second Amendment, and cultural topics like sports and the Olympics, urging listeners to stand up, act responsibly, and engage in constructive activism.

Hosts Rob and Chuck explore the central question: How do you know what’s true? They discuss the effects of social media, sensationalism, and algorithms on our information consumption, stress the importance of critical thinking, and urge listeners to verify sources and seek evidence. The episode also touches on current controversies, the responsibility of citizens, and the need for accountability in media and government.

Ryan "Ryno" Johnson shares his journey from growing up in Beaumont to surviving a catastrophic electrical arc flash that led to long recovery and 23 surgeries. He explains how his engineering background evolved into founding a design firm, HonorVerse, and how music, family, and faith shaped his resilience and purpose.

This episode explores themes of gratitude, recovery, mentorship, and the power of visualizing ideas through blueprints, with practical advice for listeners to find joy in the process and pursue their purpose one day at a time.

In this episode Aaron Harding shares his journey from a nomadic childhood and service in the Marine Corps, including deployment to Afghanistan, through struggles with PTSD and alcoholism to recovery.

He talks about the power of faith, family and fitness in his reinvention, his work leading a gym as a form of ministry, and offers encouragement and resources for veterans and anyone seeking purpose.

We had the honor of interviewing and showcasing a great example of American Entrepreneurship come to life!

This Conversation Gets REAL… Fast.”

• What Tommy Laman Said Will Challenge You

• No Filters. No Lies. Just Truth • This Interview Spoke Volumes he shares his story and does not hold back! Very interesting and inspiring!

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Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Pursuit of Purpose podcast. Clint Robinson shares his life story—from being raised by his great-grandmother in Silsbee, Texas, to a long military career that included deployments to Iraq, and his later transition to civilian life as a private investigator. He discusses challenges like poverty, discipline, faith, and the struggle many veterans face with mental health and reintegration. Clint also talks about building a business, raising a family, the mentors who shaped him, and the guiding principle of never quitting and repurposing life’s seasons for new purpose.