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Conversations with Buddy

Buddy Puckett
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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Episodes

Ep. 98 Dan Farrington - God always has a plan!

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 acknowledge who God is and what HE is doing in your life. Connect with Dan to learn more about those areas he spoke on and allow him to be an encouragement in ...

Jun 28, 202452 minEp. 98

Ep. 97 Matt Miller - Angels in Appalachia!

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 website: https://www.workwithmiller.com Please SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel to listen to more great stories and share this with your friends and f...

Jun 21, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 97

Ep. 96 Dean Craig - Adventure and laughter!

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 hope you will take the time to check out this episode and get to know Dean! He’s a great guy to know! 👍 To reach out and connect with Dean, email h...

Jun 14, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 96

Ep. 95 Chris Haley - Living with intention and purpose.

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! 👍 If you own a business, he is very creative and strategic in how he markets your business. To learn more, go to: Black Label Marketing LLC ! Chris...

Jun 07, 202457 minEp. 95

Ep. 94 Tim Wasko - The road less traveled!

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 channel to listen to more great stories and share this with your friends and family! 🙏🙏🙏 👇👇👇 https://youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett #Conversati...

May 31, 202459 minEp. 94

Ep. 93 Jeff Morgan - Navigating life with purpose!

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 for everyone and there is value in talking about them rather than feeling guilty, ashamed or alone… which is why Jeff and I meet weekly! It’s been treme...

May 24, 202448 minEp. 93

Ep. 92 Russ Hedge - Living with intention and a good perspective!

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 SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel to listen to more great stories and share this with your friends and family! 🙏🙏🙏 👇👇👇 https://youtube.com/@Buddy...

May 17, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 92

Ep. 91 Matthew Henderson - Jesus Follower, Family Man and Business Owner!

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 overcome the challenges life brings… never if, only when! To learn more about Matthew, connect with him through Facebook or to learn more about his solar b...

May 10, 202459 minEp. 91

Ep. 90 Ray White - Community is the solution!

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 my YouTube channel and listen to more great stories today. Please share this with your friends and family! 👇👇👇 https://youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPucke...

May 03, 202453 minEp. 90

Ep. 89 Steve Schlag - He’s there, even for me!

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 this with your friends and family! 👇👇👇 https://youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett #ConversationsWithBuddy #biblebeliever #jesusfollower #retirement #...

Apr 26, 202458 minEp. 89

Ep. 88 Billy Botieff - Walking through God’s door!

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 today. Please share this with your friends and family! 👇👇👇 https://youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett #ConversationsWithBuddy #biblebeliever #jesusfoll...

Apr 19, 202449 minEp. 88

Ep. 87 Kathy Finicle - In the Storm, GOD is Trustworthy!

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 during this time. Family becomes stronger and your love and appreciation becomes deeper! ❤️ You don’t want to miss Kathy’s story! Please pray for her… fo...

Apr 12, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 87

Ep. 86 Jordan Orr - In the Light

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 #ConversationsWithBuddy #biblebeliever #howmoneyworks #inthelight #relationshipsmatter

Apr 05, 202446 minEp. 86

Ep. 85 Matthew Maceira (Part 2) - ALL FOR GOD’S GLORY AND HIS KINGDOM!

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 about. Learn about his ministry and how you could be a part of it. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel and listen to more great stories today. Please share ...

Mar 29, 202455 minEp. 85

Ep. 84 John Marshall - Church at the Park

I recently got to golf with John at a local event. Getting to know John and figuring what he is passionate about was awesome! He loves Jesus and serving people. He does this through a ministry called Church at the Park! To learn more about this ministry or even how to get involved, go to: https://www.church-at-the-park.org Hit the DOWNLOAD button when this one comes out and… SUBSCRIBE to listen to more great stories today and please share this with your friends and family! #ConversationsWithBudd...

Mar 22, 202457 minEp. 84

Ep. 83 Justin Morris - Faith, Family, Finance and Football!

Justin is a cool dude and very transparent. He’s an easy guy to like. As the title says, we covered a lot of ground. 👍 This was fun to do! For anyone who knows Justin or has done a mortgage with him, you will appreciate this episode! 🙌 To connect with Justin, go to his website for contact information at: https://branches.guildmortgage.com/or/salem/justin-morris-479-wvjm.html Hit the DOWNLOAD button when this one comes out and… SUBSCRIBE to listen to more great stories today and please share th...

Mar 15, 202454 minEp. 83

Ep. 82 Alli Barnes - Balancing Motherhood, Marriage and Mortgages!

It’s always refreshing to hear when people share their story and what matters to them. Alli does a great job talking about her life and what is REALLY important to her… Come to find out, Alli loves Jesus, her family and is devoted to serving them! 🙏 Her and her husband are serious entrepreneurs and own a few business and plan to buy more to build a future cashflow. The title: “Balancing Motherhood, Marriage and Mortgages!” To reach out to Alli, you can connect with her by going to her website a...

Mar 08, 202451 minEp. 82

Ep. 81 Matthew Hansen - Peaks and Valleys of Life!

Matthew does a great job sharing some really intimate details of his life. There were some really dark moments, but God ALWAYS has the last say! The title: “Peaks & Valleys of Life!” To reach out to Matthew, hit him up Facebook Messenger. He’s a great guy to get to know! Hit the DOWNLOAD button when this one comes out and… SUBSCRIBE to listen to more great stories today and please share this with your friends and family! #ConversationsWithBuddy #Jesusfollower #cutcoknives #familyman #gratitu...

Mar 01, 202459 minEp. 81

Ep. 80 Nick Ketcham - Whatever it takes!

Nick shares his incredible life growing up in Astoria with his parents and twin sister! While seeking what love was, he never could quite figure out what was missing… You will hear Nick share his heart and the answer to the missing piece. Now he is engaged to be married and his life has been radically transformed! It’s a beautiful thing! 🙌 The title: “Whatever it takes!” The wedding is coming up on April 4th, 2024, so join me in praying for him and his new bride to be! 🙏🙏🙏 Hit the DOWNLOAD b...

Feb 23, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 80

Ep. 79 Gabriel Shields (Part 2) - The meaning of marriage!

A Valentine’s Day episode and the topic is Biblical love! ❤️ Gabriel and I did a podcast about 6 months ago and it was so good that we wanted to do another one! Gabriel shares what is required to have a godly marriage! If you are struggling in your marriage or just simply want to have a better marriage, this is a good one to listen to. 🙏 The title: “The Meaning of Marriage” Him and his wife recently wrote and published a children’s book “The Knighting of Sir Sticky Von Bear”. Listen to this pod...

Feb 16, 202459 minEp. 79

Ep. 78 Jonah Brokaw - Vacation with a purpose!

The conversation with Jonah was awesome. We talked about his upbringing, love for family, Harley’s, and the joy he gets from working for RSA (Reid Saunders Association). The title: “Vacation with a purpose!” To learn more about the RSA ministry, go to: https://reidsaunders.org Hit the DOWNLOAD button when this one comes out and… SUBSCRIBE to listen to more great stories today! #ConversationsWithBuddy #Jesusfollower #faithandfamily #RSA #harleydavidsonlifestyle #relationshipsmatter...

Feb 09, 202453 minEp. 78

Ep. 77 Johnathan Partridge - Plans better than mine!

Johnathan and I had a great conversation about his family, marriage and the work he does at Liberty House! Life is about growth and change and Johnathan shares how God worked in his life to make his family the main priority! The title: “Plans better than mine!” Johnathan had his own plans early on, but God had a different set of plans! Listen to this episode when it comes out and see if you can relate. To connect with Johnathan and/or the Liberty House, click here: https://libertyhousecenter.org...

Feb 02, 202453 minEp. 77

Moments of 2023 | Year in Review

Recap moments of 2023 | Year in Review - Ep. 49 Aaron Parsons - Pushing the Rock - Ep. 52 Matthew Mehlschau - Perseverance and Manhood - Ep. 64 Jennifer Jacobs - Zero Limits - Ep. 54 Gabriel Shields - The True Gospel - Ep. 55 David Giglio - The Struggle is Real - Ep. 58 Jeff Laeng - Never Miss A Day - Ep. 60 Lori Haraldsen - The Girl With Moxie - Ep. 65 Aaron Qualls - Building a Winner's Mindset - Ep. 30 Darryl Goltiao - Challenges, Humility, Faith and of course… Golf - Ep. 69 Ali Virtue - Raisi...

Jan 26, 202457 min

Ep. 76 Jordan Hill - Living life with intentional purpose!

Jordan shares her life journey, which includes the ups and downs, trials and tribulations. Her growth, persistence and faith are remarkable! 🙏 Marriage, 4 kids, 3 ministries and the Hilltop Property Group! She’s kind, productive and… competitive! 🙌 The title: “Living life with intentional purpose!” To connect with Jordan, you can reach her on Instagram at: @jordanhillrealestate Hit the DOWNLOAD button when this one comes out and SUBSCRIBE to listen to more great stories today! Click here to SU...

Jan 19, 202456 minEp. 76

Ep. 75 Scott Bigler - Faith through tragedy.

The podcast with Scott was heavy, authentic and honoring! We all live life in this world and there are no guarantees as to what happens… The title: “Faith through tragedy!” To hear more, click here to SUBSCRIBE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-buddy/id1638442457?i=1000575179111 #ConversationsWithBuddy #familymatters #Jesusfollower #authenticliving #relationshipsmatter

Jan 12, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 75

Ep. 74 Trevor Alexander - When you know, you know!

Trevor is a solid dude… Jesus follower, family man and Beaver fan! 🦫🏈 Just because you grow up in a church going, Bible believing family, does not mean you have your stuff together and are perfect. Trevor is transparent about his journey to faith and when he became fully committed to Christ! We all have an opportunity to walk out the path God has for us. The question is, will we choose HIS way or not? The title: “When you know, you know!” Trevor is also a trustworthy mortgage loan officer! If ...

Jan 05, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 74

Ep. 73 Devon Grogans - The unseen path!

Devon talks about his journey to faith, a blind date that led to marriage, two boys… and a beautiful family! The title: “The unseen path!” He owns Next Level Physiques, G-Force Supplements, lives and breathes what he teaches. To learn more, you can follow him on Instagram @drgo39. Please… SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify and give a REVIEW. It helps us continually grow our reach. #ConversationsWithBuddy #faithjourney #familymatters #NextLevelPhysiques #GForceSupplements #relat...

Dec 29, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 73

Ep. 72 Jaffet Jefferson - Near death experience and pivotal moments.

Jaffet and I had a great conversation about life, marriage, family and answers to prayer! He shares his faith along with the struggles of life, which always makes for a great conversation! He is the owner of Referred Roof Cleaning. You can go to his website to contact him and to learn more. https://www.referredroofcleaning.com Please… SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify and give a REVIEW. It helps us continually grow our reach. #ConversationsWithBuddy #familyandfaith #beanamazin...

Dec 22, 202348 minEp. 72

Ep. 71 Bryan Lewis - “Believest thou this?” John 11:26b

Bryan shares life growing up as a PK (preachers kid), marriage, kids and being a firefighter/medic! He’s transparent about his challenges and the struggles of life and loves to influence men with the Good News of Jesus Christ! The title: “Believest thou this?” John 11:26b What is your calling? Listen to Bryan’s story and learn how he figured out what God’s plan was for his life. Please Subscribe and Download this ONE on Apple Podcast! #ConversationsWithBuddy #familyman #pastorskid #firefighter #...

Dec 15, 202352 minEp. 71

Ep. 70 Mike Hill - Reframing your past to empower your future!

Having Mike on the podcast was awesome… and to hear his story! It got emotional! I appreciate Mike’s heart and grateful when people are unapologetically authentic and transparent! The title: “Reframing your past to empower your future!” We all have some form of brokenness and pain from life. Instead of being a victim of the past, Mike talks about how to reframe your past, so that you can positively impact and love people! Please Subscribe and Download this ONE on Apple Podcast! #ConversationsWit...

Dec 08, 202352 minEp. 70
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