Let’s Talk Fortitude

48. Brian Rucker & Grant Taylor | Disciples Never Quit | Buck Commander to Jail Cell | Love Never Fails

Bryan Rucker has an amazing story that has been captured in several podcasts as well as documentaries like 'I am Second". The story we sought to capture and tell is a two-year period when Bryan became an employee at Duck Commander. Grant Taylor joins us in this podcast to tell his side of Rucker's story. A story that will reveal a friendship of love and accountability that has been built over the years. Bryan and Grant paint a beautiful picture of the ups and downs, victories and defeats, disappointments and extreme joy, and showing unconditional Love that will change Bryan's life forever. Through that love, Bryan was able to see Jesus who loves him for who he is and will never give up on him. In this podcast, you will see how "Every Timothy needs a Paul, Every Paul needs a Barnabas, Every Barnabas needs a Paul, and Every Paul needs a Timothy. And how the Jesus we serve will restore your life!

47. Dane 'Burly'Jennings | A Walk with Christ | Failure and Addiction | Jan Robertson Dasher

If you have watched the Unashamed podcast with Jase & Phil and the Duck Call Room podcast, you have heard the name "Burly" mentioned numerous times. Burly has also made appearances on both podcasts. Burly is also one of the original Duckmen. I want to know more about Burly and his story if you are like me. It just so happened that I served at the last WFR Men's Retreat, and Burly attended. Throughout the weekend, I had several opportunities to sit and talk with Burly. There, I found a man who is very humble, very giving, loves Jesus, and has a heart the size of the globe. Over the weekend, Burly and I exchanged contact information and asked him to be my guest on Let's Talk Fortitude. Burly lives in Colorado, so we had to work out a time that he would be duck hunting in Louisiana. Dates were agreed on three months prior. The anticipation and excitement were excellent! Burly also allowed us to record in the Duck Commander Lair; what an honor. We also had the opportunity to see inside the Unashamed podcast studio. A massive Thank You to Al Robertson as well!
Once we started recording, Burly did not disappoint! His love for Jesus and his servant's heart come out immediately! By profession, Burly is an RN in the ICU. If I or one of my loved ones ever ends up in the ICU, I can only pray to have a Dane "Burly" Jennings caring for me. Burly speaks of what he does and why he is an RN. He talks about dealing with the feeling of failure and his struggles with addiction.
Moreover, Burly talks about the saving grace of Jesus Christ! This man can preach! I hope you enjoyed our conversation with Burly as much as we recorded it with him. Chad and I would also like to announce the addition of a new co-host, Todd Langdon. So please, give a massive welcome to the Let's Talk Fortitude podcast team: Todd Langdon! Please visit us on YouTube at Forerunner Productions. Let's talk about Fortitude on Spotify and iTunes. It helps us tremendously if you subscribe to our channel, leave a comment, like, and share our content. God Bless, and we pray that you know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

46. Pastor Curtis Jarrell | Influence and Impact | High School Classmate

Curtis and his wife Julie live in Marshalltown, Iowa, where Curtis has been the Faith Open Bible Church pastor for the last four years. Curtis and Julie were both born and raised in southern West Virginia. He is a wonderful man of God and loves Jesus. I invited Curtis to be part of the Impact and Influence series to bring his view from a small town in Iowa. Curtis is an absolute joy to be around and an intentional encourager.

45. Pastor Jarrett Fix | Vision & Retreats | Modern Day Discipleship | Expository Preaching

Paster Jarrett has been the Senior Pastor of Swarts Baptist Church for just over a year. He loves to preach the Word of God in an expository delivery form. We talk about the impact of the men's and women's retreats, the importance of true discipleship, and what that looks like. Jarret is also an avid hunter and wants to pass that heritage down to his two sons.

44. Dr. Bill Dye | The Gap | The Barn Bible Study | The Wave of the Holy Spirit | Influence & Impact

Pastor Bill has been the Pastor of North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe, LA, for just over 20 years. Bill talks about some leadership struggles when he arrived 20 years ago. We learn more about who Bill is, his upbringing, his education, and how he met Amy. Bill also talks about the Retreat Ministry and how it fired up men and women in his church to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And what it's like riding that Tiger. He also talks about attending a Bible study in Union Parrish, LA.

43. Influence & Impact from Athens, Greece | Missionary Larry Bowles | Follower of Jesus Christ

Larry is the only named contributor to the Unashamed Podcast with Phil and Jase Robertson. Larry is a very well-studied and literate man of the Scriptures, both New and Old Testaments. Larry and his wife Cathy have been involved with missions in Athens, Greece for the last 12 years. There, they minister the Word of God and introduce Jesus to Iranian and Afghan refugees. In this episode, Larry and I discuss Influence and Impact as part of the Pastoral View series of the Let's Talk Fortitude Podcast.

You can get more information on Larry's mission and donate here.

42. Pastor Dr. Jeff Garrett | Influence & Impact | Professor Marshall University Graduate Program

At the time of this recording, Jeff was the Senior Pastor of Norway Ave Church of Christ. He retired in late October. Jeff is also a Professor in the Marshall University Counseling Graduate Program. He is a wonderful husband to Kim and father to three beautiful ladies. 

41. Pastoral View Series | Brian Sexton | Impact and Influence | Platforms & Motives | Decision and Repentance

The Pastoral View Series talking points were inspired by Brian from his episode of the Intentional Encourager Podcast with guests Yvelle Walker and Davis Weaver of the Revitalize Kindness Podcast.

40. Gordon Dasher | Jan Robertson Dasher | The Blind Movie | Pastoral View Series on Influence & Impact

In this episode, Gordon paints a beautiful picture of who Jan Dasher was, as well as the Influence and Impact Jan had on those around her. Gordon was the Ghost Writer with Phil Robertson on his current book, getting ready to release early next year, as well as others.

Watch 'THE BLIND' Here

39. A discussion with Brent Achord and Todd Langdon

Brent, Todd, and I have a discussion about the retreats, discipleship, and relationships. Brent and Todd have been instrumental to me through their encouragement and prayers. Both men have individual episodes on the Let's Talk Fortitude Podcast.