The Grit and Barrett Show

I myself have journeyed through nearly fifty years of searching and seeking through almost all of the “things” that this world has to offer in a never ending quest for love and acceptance. Often the root cause in our sin struggle is a deep and vast “hole in the soul” wound that is often caused by dad… what he did, what he said, and sometimes from what dad did not say and what he did not do. As fathers, we have a tremendous responsibility to raise and release young adults into the world that truly understand their identity in Christ. Nothing else on earth fills the void!

This “life story” and testimony of this real life power couple for Jesus is full, and I mean packed full, of so many hardships turned praise stories that it makes you hope it doesn’t end…..

Part 1 is the beginning of them…..It starts out with both of their “not so perfect” childhoods that often left them feeling rejected and abandoned. As only God knew, that turned out to be the “mantra” of this interview because those same issues define so many of us, and really hits home for Wild Will as he also shared a lot of his own story and struggles with rejection and abandonment issues within’ the telling of their story. 

This story continued to unfold layer after layer of Gods amazing intervention, like when Kynzi’s life as a young teenager totally shifted direction when she was moved from Erath county near Stephenville, Texas all the way up near Canadian in the Texas panhandle where she later met Morgan. Leading up to their college days and then her moving back to Erath county which resulted in Morgan following her, and marriage soon after, then their first pregnancy. Unfortunately they have dealt with the unspeakable in losing that child mid term, then Morgan lost a best friend to suicide. It soon looked like their lives seemed to be completely spiraling out of control……Then Jesus stepped in and began the slow process of rebuilding them from the ground up. What a remarkable story of unwavering spiritual and physical grit and determination to “stay hooked”……Their life is what “How to books” should be written from. 

Thanks for following and stay tuned for Part 2.  (Wild Will hopes to get better at editing and splicing one day soon maybe…..until then, please just be graceful and enjoy the authenticity of it all) 

PS-If you know someone who should be interviewed, please find WW on line and send him a message. Thanks!!

Podcast interview with legendary rodeo cowboys that have been a long and hard to miss presence at the Texas Cowboy Reunion Rodeo in Stamford, Texas held every July for over 90 years.  “Double muggers” that don’t play, Carl Perkins and Brand Cude talk about their long history competing in the TCR, how they prepared to win, and why they didn’t want to waste their entry fees, and then they leave us with great advice for the younger generation. Also included in this sit down was Sid Miller-Texas Agriculture Commissioner and TCR rodeo competitor himself. As well as Brody Deaver from TCR’s long term Title Sponsor-Capital Farm Credit. All of these gentlemen agree on America’s need for more grit & more Jesus. 

“Steadfast”-I prayed and God listened. (Danny Duvall-81) Also found in Psalms 34:4. 

Join in as Wild Will sits down at the ranch home of Danny and Pricilla Duvalle of Lingleville, Texas. The Duvalle’s have been married for 62 years, raised three sweet daughters that have added thirteen grandchildren and twenty six great grandchildren to their “quiver”. They “bought the farm” and moved to Lingleville right at fifty years ago with three small children, one God, one dream and no money….They have been steadfast to the Lord, each other and their family, not to mention, their church. Danny humbly stated that they have attended Lingleville Baptist church consistently through thirteen different pastors. Ironically, they whole heartedly agree that they owe everything about who they are today to God and older church members that “took them in” and discipled and taught them how to act when they were not much more than kids themselves. It’s because of how older church members taught them that they have dedicated so much of their time over the past sixty two years, and still do today, to being a steadfast presence at church helping anyway they can. What an amazing life story and testimony of going the distance and never giving up on each other. 

The killing of Charlie Kirk was the promotion of his lifetime. No greater honor can be given a man than to become a martyr for the name of Jesus. Charlie stood solid on his public profession of his faith in Jesus and wanted to be remembered for his courage. He ain’t mad. Now, let us, brothers and sisters, not let his death be in vain. Wild Will makes a bold but simple statement and calls for others to join in, “Here am I, take my life.” Jesus said in John 15:13-No greater love has a man than to lay down his life for his friends. 

Charlie was singled out because he was one of just a few in the world that took their faith so public….he was a “Lone Ranger” of his profession……We should all be courageous enough to publicly stand up and be so bold as to say, “I too am willing to die for my savior.” 

As believers, we truly need the fire of other Christian’s to keep us burning bright. Going at it completely alone is dangerous. We need the accountability of others and the spurring onward of other older, more mature and “seasoned” Christian’s. Hebrews 10:24 & 25 says: And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together….

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (KJV) says, "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's".

I think it’s plain and simple stewardship. Like as if a parent gave us a home, then a few years later stopped by and checked things over to see if we took good care of the gift. I actually look more at life as if our physical body is just a temporary loaner from God we should take real good care of Gods temple. As a bonus, WW throws together his famous ground beef meal prep that can be frozen and paired up with so many meals later on, or eaten alone. 

One of the most important questions I’ve ever been asked was by a man on a golf course. “Who does Gods say you are?” In effect, What is your God given identity? Not who the world says you are. Not who your parents said you are. Not who your job says you are. As a bonus, Wild Will cooks up a batch of his famous meal prep base or meal starter. It is a game changer that you can keep refrigerated or even frozen and it can quickly be added to almost any other dish to really liven things up. 

Wild Will’s no flip method of frying eggs perfectly every single time. And the question of the day, “How has following Gods word caused you to be successful?” 

Scripture says in Proverbs 11:14, “In the multitude of counselors there is safety!” We should not suffer in isolation when there are actually millions of other people who serve the body of Christ in hopes of helping someone make it through a tough spot in life. Find them. Spend time with them. Let them feed you. Don’t suffer alone. For an added bonus, Wild Will throws in his recipe for an amazing protein packed meal of ground beef, fried eggs, sweet potatoes and avocados…..all together. It is divine and it’ll help you lose fat, grow muscle and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Your body is the temple of God….take care of it.