Conversations with Buddy

⚾ Jacob Small’s story is one of growth, faith, and finding purpose. Growing up, baseball was a huge part of his life. He spent much of his life living with his grandparents and navigating some difficult seasons that helped shape who he is today. Through those experiences, Jacob learned resilience, perseverance, and the importance of having people who believe in you.❤️ One of the biggest blessings in Jacob’s life has been his wife, Ericka. Their growing family has brought incredible joy, laughter, and purpose. Jacob shares how family has transformed his perspective and given him a deeper appreciation for what truly matters.🙏 Over the last couple years, Jacob’s relationship with Jesus has grown tremendously. What started as a journey of faith has become a passion for pursuing Christ wholeheartedly. Surrounded by strong accountability, leadership, and a “family he didn’t know he needed”. 💪 Through life, work, marriage, fatherhood, and faith, Jacob has learned the importance of reevaluating priorities, locking in on what matters most, and stepping into his role as a protector and leader. His story is a reminder that God often meets us exactly where we are and continues to shape us into who He created us to be.✨ Jacob’s message is simple but powerful: Trust in the Lord and let Him work in you. No matter your past, God can use every part of your story for a greater purpose.#JesusFollower #faith #purpose #family #conversationswithbuddy🙏 Subscribe to Conversations with Buddy for more conversations that inspire faith, leadership, and impact._ _ _For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckettIf you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. _ _ _About Buddy Puckett:Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years. A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married. This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage. We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well. Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! “Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6Buddy Puckett NMLS #270057, Arizona BK#0018883, AZ LO-1032154; OR ML-176 For more licensing information, please visit www.guildmortgage.com/licensing. The positions, strategies or opinions of the author do not necessarily represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Guild Mortgage Company or its affiliates.Guild Mortgage Company: Equal Housing Opportunity, NMLS #3274 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).

Justin and Emmy Arana join us to share about lifes challenges and how Acres of Hope began! Before we started recording, we paused and prayed 🙏—inviting God into every word of this conversation.At the center of Acres of Hope is genuine faith expressed through love ❤️ and kindness 🤍. Justin and Emmy talk about the seeds we plant in life 🌱—how every action, every response, every act of obedience matters. Some seeds are planted in seasons of joy, others in seasons of pain. But God has a plan for your pain. His plan is beautiful, even when we don’t understand it in the moment. They share how we can’t do this life alone—we need community, an inner circle that prays together and stays together. And we must guard our hearts against comparison, because comparison truly is the thief of joy.One of the most incredible parts of Acres of Hope is the role of horses 🐎. Horses reflect our emotions back to us. They sense fear, confidence, gentleness, and leadership. They demand authenticity. If you come in hard-hearted, they respond to that. If you come in with calm strength and kindness, they respond to that too. It’s powerful to see how God uses these beautiful animals to reveal what’s going on inside of us. Horses become mirrors—teaching leadership, patience, humility, and trust.Justin and Emmy remind us that we will make mistakes—but let’s not keep making the same ones. Growth requires humility. Healing requires honesty. And through it all, God shines His light ✨ into our darkest places. Whether you’re in a waiting season or stepping into something new, remember this: you are loved, your story matters, and God is planting something meaningful in your life. Acres of Hope is a testimony that when faith, love, and kindness come together, transformation happens. 🐎❤️Reach and get to know Justin and Emmy and learn about their ministry, Acres of Hope!Go to: https://www.acresofhopeonline.org/🙏 Subscribe to Conversations with Buddy for more conversations that inspire faith, leadership, and impact.#JesusFollower 🙏 #Discipleship ✝️ #AcresofHope ❤️ #horsepower#ConversationsWithBuddy 🎙️_ _ _For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckettIf you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. _ _ _About Buddy Puckett:Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years. A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married. This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage. We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well. Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! “Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6Buddy Puckett NMLS #270057, Arizona BK#0018883, AZ LO-1032154; OR ML-176 For more licensing information, please visit www.guildmortgage.com/licensing. The positions, strategies or opinions of the author do not necessarily represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Guild Mortgage Company or its affiliates.Guild Mortgage Company: Equal Housing Opportunity, NMLS #3274 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). #JesusFollower #Discipleship #Salvation #pastor #CanonPointChurch #ConversationsWithBuddy 🎙️_ _ _For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckettIf you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. _ _ _About Buddy Puckett:Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years. A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married. This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage. We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well. Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! “Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6Buddy Puckett NMLS #270057, Arizona BK#0018883, AZ LO-1032154; OR ML-176 For more licensing information, please visit www.guildmortgage.com/licensing. The positions, strategies or opinions of the author do not necessarily represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Guild Mortgage Company or its affiliates.Guild Mortgage Company: Equal Housing Opportunity, NMLS #3274 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).

This episode with John was outstanding!He just got back from a trip to South Africa in partnership with the BetterMan group to help a ministry organization called “Church in hard places”. John’s heart is for ministry and specifically helping men through his own ministry, “Covenant Group Ministry”. To help men create new habits, new life skills, recognize the call to brotherhood and how to learn to walk moment by moment by the Holy Spirit! What is the upward calling that God has for our lives on this earth? How do we live in the newness of a life in Christ and bury the old man?How do we know if we are drifting away from the Lord?These are the reasons why this episode is so powerful! Men coming alongside men, with the Word of God and the Spirit of God and allow Christ to change your life! 🙏This is what John calls… “voluntary accountability”! It’s your choice if you will or won’t follow Jesus and be accountable to be a better man! For more information, you can reach out to John through his website at: https://covenantgroups.org/about🙏 Subscribe to Conversations with Buddy for more conversations that inspire faith, leadership, and impact.#JesusFollower #Discipleship #covenantgroupministry #betterman #Salvation #ConversationsWithBuddy _ _ _For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckettIf you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. _ _ _About Buddy Puckett:Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years. A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married. This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage. We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well. Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! “Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6Buddy Puckett NMLS #270057, Arizona BK#0018883, AZ LO-1032154; OR ML-176 For more licensing information, please visit www.guildmortgage.com/licensing. The positions, strategies or opinions of the author do not necessarily represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Guild Mortgage Company or its affiliates.Guild Mortgage Company: Equal Housing Opportunity, NMLS #3274 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).

🎙️ What a great podcast with Jackie! She is kind, compassionate, and deeply community-minded, with a true heart to serve ❤️🤝🙏 Special thanks to Bonnie Milletto for the introduction—what a gift!💙 Jackie’s story is powerful. The “why” behind her tireless work is to honor her brother, and it will truly move you. This episode is heartfelt, inspiring, and one you won’t forget.🌟 Jackie is the incredible Director of Operations at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. Be sure to ask her about the Green Chair Chronicles—you’ll love it! 🪑✨☕ Get to know Jackie! Reach out, grab an early-morning coffee, and be encouraged by her positive attitude, genuine kindness, and strong work ethic. She will leave you better than she found you 💪❤️📬 Connect with Jackie:👉 https://salemchamber.org/team/📞 503-581-1466✉️ jackie@salemchamber.org#servant ❤️ #walkinginfaith 🙏 #lifeofprayer ✨ #GreenChairChronicles 🪑 #SalemAreaChamberofCommerce 🤝 #ConversationsWithBuddy 🎙️_ _ _For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckettIf you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. _ _ _About Buddy Puckett:Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years. A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married. This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage. We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well. Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! “Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6Buddy Puckett NMLS #270057, Arizona BK#0018883, AZ LO-1032154; OR ML-176 For more licensing information, please visit www.guildmortgage.com/licensing. The positions, strategies or opinions of the author do not necessarily represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Guild Mortgage Company or its affiliates.Guild Mortgage Company: Equal Housing Opportunity, NMLS #3274 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).

Great podcast with Miss Dany on life and the lessons God desires to teach each one of us. 🙏She lost her dad when she was 22, and soon after surrendered everything she loved to God. She told Him He could take one thing or all of it—and He took everything except her life. That surrender taught her how to be still, to walk with God, and to trust Him with her heart and reputation 🤍🕊️.“Be still, and know that I am God.” - Psalm 46:10At 31, she lost her husband, her childhood sweetheart, and it crushed her. Then lost her job, car, and house, and nearly drowned in a rafting accident. God had plans for her and it changed how she spoke honestly with Him 💔➡️💛.Later, she asked God to choose her next husband because she couldn’t survive that kind of loss again… that marriage ended in betrayal and divorce, which has been deeply painful, yet the message God has given her about it has never changed—even though it hasn’t come to pass yet 🤍✨.In her final words… “No matter what, I give God my ‘yes’ every day. Even when I don’t understand, I choose love, obedience, and trust. I lead with Jesus, do life with people, and believe we are created to be extraordinary. My heart is full—God doubled my blessing, and He is always part of my conversation!” 💛🙏💖.To reach out to Miss Dany, to meet her and get to know her, you can reach her here: • 503.569.2449• MissDany13@yahoo.com• https://www.missdany.com#Jesusfollower #MissDany #SayYES #conversationwithbuddy _ _ _For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckettIf you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. _ _ _About Buddy Puckett:Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years. A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married. This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage. We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well. Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! “Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6Buddy Puckett NMLS #270057, Arizona BK#0018883, AZ LO-1032154; OR ML-176 For more licensing information, please visit www.guildmortgage.com/licensing. The positions, strategies or opinions of the author do not necessarily represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Guild Mortgage Company or its affiliates.Guild Mortgage Company: Equal Housing Opportunity, NMLS #3274 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).

Mariah and Sierra share a beautiful story how God has worked in their entire life to bring them both to faith in Jesus Christ! 🙏But… their relationship as sisters was not good most of their life, until they each got married and had a baby… then it all began to change! One loves to do hard things, like Jui Jitsu, and one loves to ride horses. They both got married and pregnant in the same year. Lots of similarities! Here are a few quotes of their quotes:Gratitude - Brandon Lake Know who God is!No testimony is boring!Christ centered marriage!On fire for the Lord!Live every day like Jesus!We are all lost without Jesus as our Savior, but the good news is that HE pursues us and wants to save us!Getting saved is a free gift and the Bible provides the truth in this verse…Romans 10:9-10 says:"If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved."If you want to learn more about Mariah or Sierra or to connect with them in person, you can find them on Instagram. @mariahbeery@sierra_wright23#Jesusfollowers #hardcore #sweetangel #realestate #horselover #conversationswithbuddy _ _ _For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckettIf you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. _ _ _About Buddy Puckett:Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years. A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married. This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage. We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well. Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! “Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6Guild Mortgage Company: Equal Housing Opportunity, NMLS #3274 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Buddy Puckett NMLS #270057, Arizona BK#0018883, AZ LO-1032154; OR ML-176 For more licensing information, please visit www.guildmortgage.com/licensing. The positions, strategies or opinions of the author do not necessarily represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Guild Mortgage Company or its affiliates.