Ep. 1 - Barton Ramsey and Our Pursuit of Finding Purpose in Life

JD Blagg - Faith, Family, and Finding Purpose in Every Relationship Around Us

In this episode, JD Blagg shares his journey from growing up in Arkansas to a life shaped by faith, family, and meaningful friendships. And most importantly, the impact of his mom on his faith in Christ as a young kid. He opens up about the challenges of college, finding direction, marriage, and balancing work with intentional relationships, reflecting on how music, community, and spiritual growth transformed his path over time. Our conversation dives into vulnerability, authenticity, and our overall, increasing hunger for more Jesus in all of our lives. JD is one of the most genuine and intentional people we know and God has blessed him immensely with a platform to reach more people through that love and intentionality in the name of Jesus.

Clay Forst - Where Legacy Meets Calling: Faith, Refuge, and Finding Purpose at Stuart Ranch Outfitters

Clay Forst was born into a multigenerational working cattle ranch, where land, labor, and legacy have been handed down for more than a century. Shortly after college, with that legacy resting squarely on his shoulders, Clay took a leap of faith to pursue something he believed God had placed on his heart, right in the middle of the 100 plus year old Stuart Ranch. Today, Clay leads Stuart Ranch Outfitters, a subsidiary of Stuart Ranch and home to one of the most beautiful hunting lodges you will ever step foot in. But it is not the brick walls or craftsmanship alone that define the place. Those walls hold stories, conversations, and moments that stretch far beyond the lodge doors and across the thousands of acres of Southwestern Oklahoma prairie it rests on. Stuart Ranch Outfitters has become a place of refuge and rejuvenation for hundreds seeking peace in God’s country. It is not just about the hunting. It is about what happens in the stillness, the fellowship around the table, and the way God meets people there, offering rest, clarity, and peace that lingers long after they leave the ranch.

Josh Teff, FowlCo, and Putting Other People First

He’s a renowned waterfowl guide, but a teddy bear once you really get to know him. And he’s one of the biggest reasons Live With Purpose exists today. Josh Teff became one of our earliest and strongest champions when we launched Purpose, helping pave the way for what has grown into a cornerstone event at FowlCo Outfitters year after year. In this episode, we dive into Josh’s story—his background, his passion for guiding waterfowl, and the purpose that drives him to be intentional with every person who crosses his path. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we enjoyed being a part of it.

Ep. 1 - Barton Ramsey and Our Pursuit of Finding Purpose in Life

Before he was a renowned figure in the waterfowl and dog training worlds, he was a faithful servant in ministry. But God would soon provide a platform that exists today for guys like Barton to spread the gospel through unconventional ways. This episode dives into Barton Ramsey's background, his purpose, and kicks off the Live With Purpose series, which aims to explore the stories of individuals in the outdoor recreation space who live with a greater purpose in life: Spreading the love of Jesus and blessing others along the way. Join us as we pursue our purpose of being better dads, better husbands, better friends, better leaders, and above all, fully devoted followers of Christ.