Critic or Creator? Choose to Build, Not Just Complain

Critic or Creator? Choose to Build, Not Just Complain

Hosts Rob and Chuck discuss the episode's central question — are you a critic or a creator — while engaging live with audience comments, celebrating America's 250th, and sharing stories from their community and new downtown office. The show honors veterans, encourages taking constructive action instead of only criticizing, and offers practical support like a free seven-week grief class and leadership coaching to help listeners create solutions and move forward.

From Kamps Junction to Cardinal Fence To Buckner International: Jada Kamp's Journey of Faith, Family, and Purpose

In this episode Jada Kamp shares her life story—from childhood memories at Kamps Junction to co-running Cardinal Fence—with deep reflections on marriage, faith, family and resilience. She discusses a pivotal ‘reset’ that renewed her 41-year marriage, the role of faith in hardship, and her work supporting fathers through Buckner’s Fatherhood Effect program. Along the way Jada offers practical wisdom about parenting, communication, and staying focused on God, and encourages listeners to build stronger families and communities.

From Adoption to Advocacy: Laura May’s 36-Year Mission at Buckner

Laura May shares her life story—from being adopted and raised in Texas, to discovering purpose through Girl Scouts and church, to a 36-year career at Buckner serving vulnerable children and families. She opens up about adoption, grief, leading through trauma, surviving cancer and major injuries, and the faith and resilience that shaped her leadership. Her message is a call to give, persevere, and repurpose life’s next chapter.

From Boot Camp to City Hall: A Marine’s 23-Year Journey of Service

Marine Corps veteran Kurt Woodard joins the Pursuit of Purpose podcast to share his 23-year military career, deployments, and unexpected path from boot camp to service on Capitol Hill and back home in Silsbee, Texas. He discusses his work organizing Toys for Tots, running for city council, and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life — including struggles with PTSD and TBI — and how faith and community helped him rebuild. Throughout the episode Kurt offers practical advice for service members, families, and employers on supporting veterans, and encourages listeners to serve and receive help when needed.

From Bumblebee Pride to Bench: Judge Guillory’s Journey of Service

Judge Joseph “Little Joe” Guillory shares stories from Port Arthur — childhood discipline, family mentors, near-death moments, and his path to serving as a justice of the peace. He reflects on community values, faith, fatherhood, and the importance of presence, sacrifice, and leadership.