In this special collab episode of the Champion Living Podcast and The Spur Your Way Out Show, JR Vezain sits down for one of his most honest conversations yet about recovery, identity, belief, and what it takes to climb out of the dark places in life.

This episode goes beyond JR’s injury story and into the mentality that shaped him long before and long after it. From early rodeo dreams and bareback riding school memories to the pressure of chasing a gold buckle, JR talks about the “reckless abandonment” it takes to truly pursue something at the highest level, and what happens when life forces you to rebuild that mindset from the ground up.

The conversation dives into identity crises, setbacks, jealousy, purpose, and the battle that happens between your ears. JR reflects on the dark hole he had to climb out of, the turning points that changed his perspective, and the moment he finally decided enough was enough.

If you’ve ever wrestled with purpose, comparison, fear, or trying to figure out how to keep going when life looks different than you planned, this episode will hit hard.

At the center of it all is a message about resilience, faith, and learning how to keep striving without giving up.

The story didn’t end when the testimony went public.

This season begins with an honest look at what comes next. The pressure, the responsibility, the quiet discipline required to live up to what was shared.

Because obedience doesn’t get easier when people are watching.
It just gets quieter.

This episode sets the tone for a season about endurance, integrity, and the cost of continuing.

In this year-end episode, JR and Shelby open up about the decisions, disciplines, and defining moments that shaped their family, their mission, and the heart behind Spur Your Way Out in 2025.

From January on, life looked different. Shelby Bossaller stepped into her full-time role as head of marketing and social media, and together they navigated a year filled with growth, challenges, refinements, and purpose.

This conversation takes you behind the brand—into the choices they made with diligence, the faith that carried them, and the intentional steps that continue to move their family, their business, and their ministry forward.

If you’ve followed their journey, this episode gives you the perspective you’ve never heard: how the Vezain's built, balanced, and believed their way through the last twelve months.

In Part Two of this powerful series, JR picks up where his story left off — tracing his journey with horses from childhood to the present day. From his earliest days in the Montana mountains, learning grit and grace in the saddle, to the highs and lows of rodeo life, this episode dives deeper into how horses have shaped not only JR’s career but his character, faith, and calling.

Now, years after his accident, JR has found a new chapter in the cow reining world, a discipline that demands precision, partnership, and patience. With the same determination that carried him through rodeo, he shares how he’s rebuilding, retraining, and redefining what it means to be a true cowboy.

Shelby joins in as they reflect on how the lessons from the arena, the ranch, and the reining pen continue to teach them about purpose, perseverance, and the unbreakable bond between a cowboy and his horse.

Whether you ride for a living or just love a story about resilience, this episode is a reminder that no matter where life takes you, there’s always another ride ahead.

In this special two-part series, JR opens up about his lifelong bond with horses and how that relationship has shaped the man he is today. From growing up in Wyoming to the rodeo road and beyond, JR shares the lessons, challenges, and triumphs that came from the saddle. This first part lays the foundation of his journey, how a passion for horses became the groundwork for faith, resilience, and the purpose he carries now.

Join JR and Shelby as they reflect on the early days, the pivotal moments, and the stories that still inspire their family’s mission to Spur Your Way Out.

JR takes you inside the day of the accident with uncommon detail: from the lead-up behind the chutes to the exact moment everything went sideways, the call to Shelby, the hospital quiet, and the first decisions that reshaped their family and future. It’s candid, faith-rooted, and full of the kind of grit you can feel.

You’ll hear:

• The last memory before impact and the first after
• How injury rewired identity as a cowboy, husband, and dad
• The anger, fear, faith, and stubborn hope you didn’t see online
• The small wins that stack into real recovery

If this hits home, share it with a friend who needs strength today. Follow, rate, and review to help more people find the show. After listening, drop a comment: what single moment in JR’s story stuck with you most and why?

In this powerful first episode, JR and Shelby Vezain open up about the moment that changed their lives forever. JR shares the story of the rodeo injury that ended his career and left him paralyzed and how that split-second shifted not only his path, but their entire family’s future.

Together, they reflect on the raw reality of facing the unknown, how their faith became their anchor, and what it truly means to find purpose through pain. This is more than a story of survival, it’s a story of surrender, resilience, and hope.

If you’ve ever felt like life knocked you down for good, this episode is your reminder: the fight isn’t over. It’s just the beginning.