#009 Robbie Wells

#009 Robbie Wells

Padre sits down with SFC Robbie Wells. He is a friend, Religious Affairs NCO, Soldier, husband, dad, and one of the people who constantly challenge others to do hard things. He shares stories of growing up in Berryville, caring for his mother through years of cancer, learning grace through his relationship with his father, and finding purpose through service in the Army National Guard. From serving as a door gunner on Chinooks, to caring for Soldiers as a 56M, to reflecting on what Memorial Day means after years of loss, this conversation is a reminder that strength is often found in the people who keep showing up for others. “Live boldly. Love deeply. Leave people better than you found them.” https://veteransfuture.org/pages/dirt-therapy [https://veteransfuture.org/pages/dirt-therapy] Insta: @dirttherapyproject [https://www.instagram.com/dirttherapyproject/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit apourwithpadre.substack.com [https://apourwithpadre.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

#008 Whitney Loibner

Padre sits down with Whitney Loibner. She is one of his closest friends, a wife, mom, travel planner, and someone who would much rather shine a light on everyone else instead of herself. She shares stories of growing up, building a life and family with her husband Peter, raising two amazing boys, and the friendships and experiences that shaped her along the way. What starts as a conversation with someone hesitant to talk about herself slowly turns into an honest look at resilience, loyalty, friendship, and the quiet strength that often goes unnoticed by the people carrying it. This conversation is a reminder that some of the strongest people we know are also the ones least likely to tell their own story. “We can all do hard things.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit apourwithpadre.substack.com [https://apourwithpadre.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

#007 Emma Mefford

Padre sits down with Emma Mefford. She is a photographer, college student, and one of his daughter Elli’s closest friends at the University of Oklahoma. She shares stories of growing up in Katy, TX, building a love for photography that has turned into a business, navigating college life and sorority rush far from home, and the role faith has played through anxiety and finding her community. From late night conversations with her dad to discovering who she is away from home, this conversation is full of honesty and the kind of perspective that reminds us how important it is to truly know the people we love. “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good…” Micah 6:8 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit apourwithpadre.substack.com [https://apourwithpadre.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

#006 Daniel Jackson

Padre sits down with Daniel Jackson. He is a Husband, father, friend, and business owner. His story is marked by resilience and choosing a different path. He shares what it was like growing up after losing his father at a young age, being raised by a single mom doing everything she could to provide, and navigating a life without much guidance or direction early on. From difficult decisions and missed opportunities to building a successful business, a strong family, and a life he can be proud of, Daniel’s story is one of honesty and refusing to be defined by where he began. This conversation is a reminder that your past doesn’t have to decide your future and that who you become is shaped by the choices you make along the way. “Love everyone as hard as you can!” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit apourwithpadre.substack.com [https://apourwithpadre.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

#005 Elli Eaton

Padre sits down with his daughter Elli Eaton. Her life has been marked by resilience, independence, and choosing her own path. She shares her story of being born with disabilities and the challenges she’s overcome. She also talks about what it’s like growing up as the daughter of a firefighter, soldier, and preacher. We end our time talking about stepping out on her own at the University of Oklahoma (Boomer) and how that has shaped who she’s becoming. This conversation is a reminder that strength often looks quiet, and that being true to yourself can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be. “God help my unbelief. I’ll never fully understand, but I can try and give it my all” If you’d like to support Elli’s upcoming summer mission with Kaleo, you can find more information here: https://go.stumo.org/m/student/detail?GroupId=485616&GroupMemberId=553679 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit apourwithpadre.substack.com [https://apourwithpadre.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]