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Welcome to Conversations with Buddy, where you will hear the stories of everyday people fighting through life’s challenges for meaning and purpose. From fear to faith, struggles to success, trials, and tribulations to triumph and victory. Where did they muster the courage to overcome and where does their hope come from? What is the lesson life has taught each of these people who share their stories and then be willing to share it with the world?
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Often, our society places much negativity toward "work". We use terms like "we "have" to go to work" and we are "free" from work on our weekends. It's like Fridays are the best day of the week and Mondays suck. It doesn't have to be that way.All in a Day's Work is a conversation with people who love their jobs. These are common, everyday jobs that many may not know exist and the people who not only perform these jobs well but love their work. We'll learn about their job, how they got to thei ...
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Jacob and I had a great conversation about life and the challenges and joy in marriage, raising kids, entrepreneurship and the freedom of confessing sin in our lives…. Not only to God, but also our spouse. He owns many businesses from roofing to video production. To learn more about him, you can find him on Facebook or go to his website at: https:/…
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The opportunity to meet interesting people is all around us, we need to be open to it. Meeting my guest on today's episode (replay) was interesting, to say the least. Shannon and I visit about our "by chance" meeting and more. This podcast is brought to you by Willamette Workforce Partnership. To learn about the great work of WWP, check out their w…
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Rick and I have a great conversation. This is part 2 as we have done one before. Go back and listen to his first one if you have not yet done so (Episode 21). Things we talked about… • Election Time - make sure and vote… • Thankful Time • Gratitude Time • Joy Time in the good times and also hard times To learn more about Rick or to connect with him…
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David and I do a second podcast episode here to get an update on his life, marriage, kids and his ministry with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). I recommend going back and listening to his first podcast if you have not heard his testimony! “Then He (Jesus) said to His disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few…’.” Matthew …
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Behavioral Health is a big topic and we continue our, sort of, focus on this work with this conversation. In this episode, we talk with Ryan Daven, a practicing Therapist for a couple of decades and who recently became contracted to WWP to help us continue our work with the Behavioral Health sector. This podcast is brought to you by Willamette Work…
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Josh and I had a great conversation! He is a dad of 3 boys (now young men) married, a business owner of Oregon Valley Farm and part of the men's ministry at Jefferson Baptist Church! He is very open and transparent about life and marriage. What does God want to teach each one of us? Buy local… grass fed beef, lamb, pig and more! To learn more about…
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Having Angel on the podcast was amazing! Ten years ago (age 17), Angel agreed and committed to be mentored and ultimately discipled by a few guys! Now, at age 27, Angel is leading younger people in mentorship and discipleship at his church and also at the YMCA. Discipleship changes lives and Angel has been impacted by this unconditional love! Tribu…
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When someone has a passion for their work, it really shows and today's guest definitely loves her work and her company. Enjoy this conversation with Kelly Fraser and learn about Charlie Health. Personalized Intensive Mental Healthcare | Charlie Health This podcast is brought to you by Willamette Workforce Partnership. To learn about the great work …
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Kurt shares his life and uses the game of golf as a parallel to his faith walk. Humility is a big part of his walk with Jesus! While striving to follow Jesus and to be perfect as He is, we all fall short of perfection according to Romans 3:23. Kurt is an open, honest and transparent brother and I think his life is evident of his faith in Christ! On…
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Ever thought about the things you have learned in a past job that you take with you and use in the next? My guest on this episode, Buddy Puckett, took what he learned in the tire business to build a wonderful career in the mortgage industry. This podcast is brought to you by Willamette Workforce Partnership. To learn about the great work of WWP, ch…
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Kevin shares his amazing life and losing his dad at the age of 10, marriage, kids, military life and his walk with Jesus! Resilience, discipline and faith are some words that come to mind when I think of Kevin! He’s a man of his word! If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, reach out to me at buddyp7@gmail.com. For more stories like t…
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Part 2 of my conversation with Jon Schaub, Logistics Manager at Johanson Transportation Service. Learn more about this vital industry and how Jon and his company view their responsibility. Johanson Transportation Service > Transportation Management Technology, TMS, Technology | Johanson Transportation Service (JTS) This podcast is brought to you by…
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Jerry, or as his friends, students and players call him… “Rosy”! 🏀 Rosy is a fantastic husband, dad, coach and Jesus follower! Jerry asks the question, “who is Jesus”…. In the words of CS Lewis, Jesus is either a Liar, a Lunitic or He is Lord”. Which one is He to you? If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, reach out to me at buddyp7@…
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Logistics is not something we all think about every day, but it is something we all experience every day. My conversation with Jon Schaub helps us understand a bit more about the business of getting stuff from one place to another. This podcast is brought to you by Willamette Workforce Partnership. To learn about the great work of WWP, check out th…
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George is a husband, father, follower of Jesus, contractor, coffee connoisseur, musician, gun enthusiast and much more! We drank Black Rifle Coffee that he made the morning of our podcast, which was awesome! One of his favorite quotes is: “The best things in life are on the other side of what we fear most.” - Unknown If you or someone you know want…
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Ken Puttman has a great testimony! He shares the married life, being a father, turning “50”, starting his own business and how God has showed up in his life! The verse for him is: “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, reach out to me at buddyp7@gmail.com. For more stories like this, go …
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T.G. Brown is a guy who is focused on being his best! Husband, dad, police officer, CrossFit competitor, mixed martial arts, author of 2 books and much more! Hearing a story from a guy like T.G. is super inspiring and motivational! I hope you really enjoy this episode and share it with your friends and family! If you or someone you know want to be …
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Joseph Hunt is an amazing guy who loves the Lord! 🙏 He has not always been a follower of Jesus and shares his struggles, BUT he also shares what changed in his life to begin a new life in Christ! He’s an “all in” guy and he is absolutely committed to following Jesus! It’s time to “Rise Up” and go all in on your faith! #RiseUp #RiseLifeAcademy #TheR…
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Cody shares about his 42 years in the mortgage industry and what drives him. He is an entrepreneur at heart and has a couple businesses that he does outside of his mortgage career. Lastly, he talks what retirement looks like to him and how his belief in Jesus Christ impacts all of his decisions. If you'd like to reach out about being a guest or sug…
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Nick shares his life and what it means to be “under control” as a Christ follower, husband, father, teacher, coach and much more! There are a lot of lessons in this podcast episode. Please share this with your friends and family and anyone who might know Nick! Wisdom comes from life experiences and Nick has lived a lot of life and has lots to share…
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Mark has been married for 30 years and is a girl dad to 2 daughters! He now has 2 son in laws which is an answer to prayer! 🙏 Mark is and has been a financial advisor for the past 25+ years and is the owner of Bain Wealth Management! In this episode, he answers the lingering question of what the top 3 challenges with money that most people struggle…
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Scott shares his journey of life and how he and his wife have remained married for 40 years! They also have two adult children. He is an author, coach, mentor, social media expert, podcaster, business owner among other amazing things! His super power is being a “motivational listener”! Listen and learn what this means! Reach out to Scott to connect…
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Tim Davis is one of the main founders of Valor Mentoring. He shares what his vision for Valor looks like in the next 5-10 years. Lives are being changed as Jesus is being proclaimed in the lives of men! You can reach Tim via email @ tim@valormentoring.com. “Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17…
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Episode 💯 with my guest and new friend, Jacob Espinoza! Jacob is a great dad, business coach, leadership mentor, content creator and much more! 💪 If you want to be a better dad or need help with your business and leadership skills… this is the episode for you! If you are encouraged, challenged or inspired by these great stories, please SUBSCRIBE to…
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Sylas shares his life as the oldest sibling of six! If you are a first born like Sylas, you probably connect with him in feeling a huge sense of responsibility to your younger siblings. #firstborn He has a lot of energy! He owns and operates his own graphic design business called Solo Asteroid! Go here to schedule a FREE call: https://soloasteroid.…
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Dan shares his life, marriage, kids, grandkids, baseball, non-profit volunteer and his work at BBSI! It was cool to hear Dan’s journey of life and how God had not stopped pursuing him even in his late 30’s when he came to know Christ! God has a plan for all of us… as we were made in HIS image. I hope Dan’s story will encourage to stop and acknowled…
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Matt is a guy who loves the Lord, his wife and 4 daughters… #girldad He shares about losing his mom when he was only 4 months old and how his dad raised him. Matt experienced a miracle when an angel saved him and 2 family members from drowning… Matt owns his construction company called “Work with Miller” and you can connect with him by going to his…
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What an awesome time having Dean on the podcast. To hear about the lessons he has learned in life! The highs and lows, the joys and struggles! From working in the orchard, shining up apples, marriage, kids, fly fishing and serving people! Dean unpacks a lot of life and it gets a little emotional reflecting back on some memories. Great job Dean! 🙌 I…
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Chris has a true servants heart! As a husband, girl dad, pastor, business owner he is busy, but is very intentional about how he operates his daily life. He is a self proclaimed “cold brew coffee addict”, so you will definitely find him hanging out at a coffee shop like Isaac's Downtown! You will want to listen to this episode and get to know Chris…
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Tim shares his life and the discipline he keeps with being married, being a dad, work/travel, agriculture life and working out! His belief… you pay your bills with 40 hours a week and you build your life with the hours after that! 👍 Listen and learn how to increase your discipline and change your life for the better! Please SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube …
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Jeff and I meet for coffee every Tuesday morning, when we are in town, and have for the past 6+ years! We have a great friendship and I love the transparency we have! He’s a huge Duck fan, golfer, business owner, family man and Jesus follower! In the podcast Jeff shares a lot of what we talk about when we meet for coffee. Life has its challenges fo…
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Russ is a very dynamic person and I love his energy! He’s a husband, father, business owner, coach, podcastor, author, inspiration specialist and so much more! He shares his journey with fighting cancer, but he has God on his side! You absolutely do not want to miss hearing his story! To learn more about Russ, go to: http://www.russhedge.com Please…
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Listen in to my conversation with Dr. Joy Mauldin. Dr. Joy is a Psychologist/Therapist with a wonderful way about her. Find out how she chose to go into this line of work and why she loves it. This podcast is brought to you by Willamette Workforce Partnership. To learn about the great work of WWP, check out their website>> https://willwp.org/…
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Matthew just turned 50, been married to his wife for 25 years and they have raised 2 Godly young men! If you want to hear how he has successfully navigated life and business, you will hear clearly what the answer is in this episode! Life is a struggle, but there is a blueprint designed by God to follow. Matthew shares his story and how he has overc…
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Thie was the most popular conversation of the first year of our podcast. I really appreciate George and how far he has come. Attitude truly is vital! George was once a mixed-up kid who followed some bad advice. He has found himself and is creating a life many would love to live. He is doing this through hard work and a tremendous attitude. This pod…
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Ray is a husband and father of 3 boys! He’s also a guy with many talents… Athlete, coach, content creator, author, podcaster, speaker and a life long learner! 🙌 He is passionate about our community and shares in his episode what that means to him. Listen and enjoy the this episode! To connect with Ray, go to: https://raymondwhite.net SUBSCRIBE to m…
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There is not much that makes me happier than to see people, who I know succeed. While I didn't affect Mindy's success, it still makes me proud to see her become such a powerhouse in Marketing. She found her niche, and you can too. Restoration Company | Restoration Services | Damage Restoration (restoration1.com) This podcast is brought to you by Wi…
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Well, Steve is a guy who has lived well and God has been faithful to him! 🙏 Steve shares lots of stories and some get a little emotional! Retirement is what’s next for Steve and I think he’s going to be just fine! Pray for his wife! 😜 I hope you enjoy his journey! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel and listen to more great stories today. Please share …
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Continuation of our conversation with Jessica Murfin. She talks about some really interesting things here, like that she feels her need for formal education challenges her. This podcast is brought to you by Willamette Workforce Partnership. To learn about the great work of WWP, check out their website>> https://willwp.org/…
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Billy shares about his life, family, work and passion for the Lord! He is a man with many talents as you will hear in his episode! His is the owner of Abiqua Media Co. where he focuses on “Building businesses through story telling”. To learn more, go to: https://www.abiquamediaco.com SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel and listen to more great stories …
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How many Professors have you met in your life? How many of them have described themselves as "Accidental" Professors? Probably not many, but our guest this week does exactly that. Give a listen to how Jessica Murfin became a college professor by accident. This podcast is brought to you by Willamette Workforce Partnership. To learn about the great w…
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Kathy shares her journey of life along with getting cancer and how God has been faithful to her and to her husband, Bob Finicle! She has an amazing family with tremendous love, prayer and support! It’s always hard to hear stories of the trials and tribulations that people go through, like Kathy’s, but also encouraging how their faith grows more dur…
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When, as a child, you start thinking of a career, and that thought gets changed for you along the way, what do you do? Well, you could find out what part of that industry you want to be connected to and do that. Listen to the rest of my conversation with Andrew and finish learning about his pathway. This podcast is brought to you by Willamette Work…
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Jordan is a young man who has figured out what his relationship with Jesus is all about! 🙏 If you want to hear maturity in a young man, listen to this episode that comes out Friday morning! SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel and listen to more great stories today. Please share this with your friends and family! https://youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett #…
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Well, if you know Matt you know he has an incredible story that displays the Grace of God! 🙏 Matt is a good friend and devoted to sharing the Gospel here in Salem and Kiezer and around the world with his Be Bold Street Ministry crew! Matt is an open book in regards to sharing his testimony. Connect with him and get to know what he is passionate abo…
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