{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Conversations with Buddy","title":"Ep. 174 Raul Valdivia - Jesus is life!","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3961,"description":"Raul brings a lifetime of wisdom, faith, and grounded perspective! He has been married for over 40 years and is the father of four adult children! Raul’s life has been shaped by deep commitment—commitment to his family, to his walk with Jesus as a born-again Christian, and to his CPA firm.  From baseball in his childhood to the disciplined routines that guide his mornings today, Raul’s life reflects a blend of discipline, curiosity, and faith.Throughout the conversation, Raul shared thoughtful insights on topics ranging from: Hearing God’s voice, navigating the differences between Catholic tradition and Christianity, the power of prayer, reading the four Gospels, and the quiet truth that “in the silence, a lot is being said.” Raul offered wisdom marked by humility. He acknowledged that even after four decades of marriage, he is “always working on it,” showing that growth doesn’t end with time—it deepens. Whether discussing fatherhood, leadership, or his daily morning meetings with God, Raul reminded listeners that God can and does speak to those who listen. To learn more or connect with Raul, go to: https://valdiviafinancial.com/#Jesusfollower #disciple #businessowner #Jesusislife #conversationwithbuddy_ _ _For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckettIf you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. _ _ _About Buddy Puckett:Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years.  A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married.  This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage.  We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well.  Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oxFqe0AJP5S7qrhkdAltuVa8mFSqDbYbj8eGzi5h_mM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMyODkxLzE2NjAw/OTQ2NDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}