Conversations with Buddy

In this heartfelt episode of Conversations with Buddy, Holly shares a deeply personal journey of faith, grief, and transformation💛.

She opens up about growing up in a sheltered environment where difficult topics like death were rarely discussed. Through life’s unexpected challenges, she found herself on a path of soul-searching—wrestling with big questions about God, love, and purpose. Her story is a powerful reminder that even in seasons of confusion, there is an invitation to bring everything to God 🙏.

Holly vulnerably reflects on how her understanding of faith shifted from rigid rules to a genuine relationship with God 🌿. She describes a time when she felt like she had put God “in a box,” unsure if she was truly loved. But through grief and surrender, everything changed. She shares a pivotal moment—July 3rd… ✨

One of the most moving parts of Holly’s story is her perspective on grief 💔. She speaks honestly about loss and the question many people ask: “How do you still have faith after everything?”  

She reminds us that God is especially close to those who are grieving and encourages listeners to seek support, including grief counseling. 🤍

Beyond the heaviness, Holly also shares beautiful glimpses of her life—her love for horses 🐎, time spent living in Norway 🇳🇴, and the memories that have shaped her journey. She finds comfort in simple joys like country music, especially songs by George Strait 🎶. Through it all, her story is one of resilience, healing, and discovering a faith that is alive, personal, and deeply rooted in love.

This episode will encourage anyone walking through grief, questioning their faith, or longing for a deeper relationship with God. Holly’s story is a testament that even in life’s hardest moments, hope is never lost—and transformation is always possible 🌅💫.

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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 stories of people who have struggled,
failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! 

“Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6

Buddy Puckett NMLS #270057, Arizona BK#0018883, AZ LO-1032154; OR ML-176 For more licensing information, please visit www.guildmortgage.com/licensing. The positions, strategies or opinions of the author do not necessarily represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Guild Mortgage Company or its affiliates.

Guild Mortgage Company: Equal Housing Opportunity, NMLS #3274 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). 

What is Conversations with Buddy?

Welcome to Conversations with Buddy, where you will hear the stories of everyday people fighting through life’s challenges for meaning and purpose. From fear to faith, struggles to success, trials, and tribulations to triumph and victory. Where did they muster the courage to overcome and where does their hope come from? What is the lesson life has taught each of these people who share their stories and then be willing to share it with the world?