A Pour with Padre

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

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

Padre sits down with his friend Jacob Slaton, who is an adventurer and the host of The Slow Climb, whose conversation helped spark this podcast.He shares stories from a life shaped by contrast. He gained a lot of perspective and passion in his younger days, moving between private and public schools.From early memories of music that still stay with him today, to meaningful conversations with his dad. He also shares the meaning behind the name “Witness”. This conversation is full of moments that shaped who he is and the places like Castle Bluff that continue to impact his story.This conversation is a reminder that if we slow down long enough, there’s always more to discover beneath the surface.“There is no greater freedom than having nothing to hide!”https://www.castlebluff.org/Give a listen to Jacob’s podcast, The Slow Climb, wherever you are listening to this. 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

Padre sits down with Ms. Peggy Hearne. Her life has been marked by love, loss, and the people who showed up when it mattered most.She shares her story of growing up in Little Rock, attending Central High School, College later in life, finding the love of her life in Skip, and navigating life after his unexpected passing.This conversation is a reminder of the power of community and how the people who quietly show up can make all the difference.“Be strong and courageous…He will never leave you or forsake you.” 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

Padre sits down with his Dad, Larry ‘Pop’ Eaton. He is a quiet and steady presence whose story spans 78 years.We walk through his life from the beginning. Being born in a house in Lequire, OK to becoming a Marine and being sent to Vietnam. Then transitioning to a career in public service as a Park Ranger, and then to the Postal Service. This was a conversation that reminded me how important it is to take the time to hear these stories, even when they’re not easy to tell. Because sometimes the quiet stories are the ones we’re most grateful we didn’t miss.“Be nice. And Go Hogs!” 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

Padre sits down with Ashley Eaton; his wife, an educator, a mom, and the most important person in his life.She shares her story of growing up in Pine Bluff, choosing education over law, and building a life together through big moves and a shared sense of trust and adventure.“Be happy in the moment…not more.” 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

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In this short intro episode, I share the heart behind A Pour with Padre.As a Chaplain, I’ve often heard a person’s life summarized in just a few paragraphs. Every life is so much bigger than that. This podcast is about taking the time to hear those stories now.Before the conversations begin, I wanted to give a little context on why this podcast exists and what you can expect from the episodes ahead. 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