leadership – Shoutout From The Pit

2026-10-092026-10-08

Episode 0089 Goodyear Leadership

In this episode the Old Rucker reconnects with retired Sergeant Major Dan Goodyear, a longtime mentor whose example of leadership, integrity, patriotism, and service helped shape Bob’s life. Dan shares stories from his military career, his experiences as a Marine and Army National Guard leader, and his ongoing mission work in Africa, where he helps provide biblical education and support to local communities. They explore leading by example, the value of mentorship, overcoming personal struggles, finding purpose, and building relationships that help people move forward in recovery and in life. Through honest reflections on faith, teamwork, accountability, and supporting one another through difficult times, Dan offers a practical message of hope nobody succeeds alone, and each of us has the opportunity to make a difference by lifting others up and paying it forward.

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Goodyear Africa Fund: Go to Swest.org, Select “Give” tab; See “Fund” Drop down; Select SW Missions; See “Please Specify (optional): Write “Goodyear Africa Fund.” OR, send a check to Southwest Church of Christ, Attn Goodyear Africa Funds, 9725 SW Durham Road, Tigard, Oregon 97224.

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Sherwood Group Merry Christmas Potluck: 11 December

Arkansas Central Office Chili Challenge: 24 October

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2026-10-02

Episode 0088 2CYR An Inside Look

On Episode 22 Bob interviewed the directors of Second Chance Youth Ranch, Billy and Rachael Hubbard, and their awesome children and future leaders of America. Today’s episode allowed Bob to visit with their staff at the Connections Center in Benton and get an inside look at Second Chance Youth Ranch, their mission, their roles, and their hearts for the hurting. Bob talks with campus parents, therapists, case managers, and leadership about what it takes to care for children who have been separated from their families, the importance of keeping siblings together, trauma informed therapy, foster care, reunification, and the sacrifices made by the people who step into these children’s lives. The conversation also highlights the ranch’s annual Faithful to the Fatherless fundraiser, the need for additional foster homes, the importance of supporting the families already doing the work, and the many ways the community can help through prayer, volunteering, giving, or simply showing up. Along the way, the staff shares personal stories, faith, humor, hard truths, and a reminder that helping vulnerable children is not something any one person has to do alone.

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2026-08-212026-08-21

Episode 0083 Sponsorship Part 2

This episode continues the sponsorship series with Bob, Jeremy, Ralph, Cherie, and Mandy digging into what makes a good sponsor, how people choose one, and how sponsorship changes as both people grow in recovery. The conversation explores honesty, humility, boundaries, flexibility, service, faith, and the importance of adapting the approach to the individual rather than treating recovery like a one size fits all program. They share candid stories about being fired as sponsors, recognizing when friendship and sponsorship create conflicts, learning when to step back, and putting another person’s sobriety ahead of ego. The group also discusses how lessons learned through sponsorship carry into parenting, friendships, and military and workplace leadership, especially communication, patience, listening, discernment, and learning to respond instead of react.

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2026-07-312026-07-30

Episode 0080 Warriors and Sheeples

The Old Rucker explores the difference between simply following the crowd and developing the warrior spirit needed to face life’s challenges with courage, discipline, faith, and purpose. This episode examines leadership, personal responsibility, recovery, overcoming fear, and the choices that define who we become. Through stories of figures like Norman Vincent Peale, Theodore Roosevelt, Saint Francis of Assisi, Mother Teresa, and a powerful tribute to Stephanie, a friend who embodied unconditional love despite her own struggles, Bob challenges listeners to embrace compassion, confront their weaknesses, serve others, and leave a legacy written on hearts rather than monuments. The message is clear: everyone has a purpose, everyone has the ability to lead, and the choice between fear and courage, apathy and action, is ours to make.

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2026-07-242026-07-23

Episode 0079 Sponsorship Part 1

In the first installment of a multi-part series on sponsorship, Bob the Old Rucker is joined by returning guests Ralph, Mandy, Sherry, and Jeremy for an honest discussion about what sponsorship truly means beyond the textbook definition. Drawing from decades of collective recovery experience, the panel explores the role of sponsors as mentors, guides, and fellow travelers rather than authority figures, emphasizing trust, humility, accountability, healthy boundaries, and walking through life’s challenges together. The conversation includes personal stories of success and failure, difficult lessons learned from sponsoring others, the importance of meeting people where they are, recognizing when outside professional help is needed, and understanding that recovery is never one size fits all. Whether you’re in Alcoholics Anonymous, another 12-step fellowship, or simply interested in the power of mentorship, this episode offers practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement on helping others while continuing your own journey of growth and recovery.

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2026-07-102026-07-09

Episode 0077 Libbie D’s Story

The Old Rucker sits down with longtime recovery advocate Libby D. for an honest conversation about resilience, recovery, service, and purpose. From breaking barriers as one of the first women in corporate sales and pharmaceutical representation, to life as a farmer, community leader, mentor, and recovering alcoholic, Libby shares a remarkable journey of overcoming abuse, addiction, loneliness, and personal loss. She reflects on the lessons learned through Alcoholics Anonymous, the importance of boundaries, humility, and helping others, and how recovery gave her a deeper sense of purpose. The conversation culminates with a powerful story about a horse and a donkey that serves as a metaphor for discipline, freedom, and the choices we make in life. This episode is filled with practical wisdom, hard earned experience, and hope for anyone navigating recovery or life’s challenges.

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2026-05-30

Episode 0071 Dead or Dead Broke – Wealth Mgmt

The Old Rucker sits down with Clark of Oak Crest Wealth Management for a practical conversation about money, retirement, and long-term financial responsibility. Moving beyond stock tips and investment hype, the discussion explores the difference between investing and gambling, the importance of starting early, the power of compound growth, and why financial planning matters regardless of where someone is starting from. Drawing on personal experience, biblical principles, and nearly two decades of advising clients, Clark shares insights on building wealth through discipline, intentionality, and consistency rather than chasing shortcuts. For anyone recovering from past financial mistakes or simply looking to create a more secure future, this episode offers a grounded perspective on designing a life with purpose instead of leaving it to chance.

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June 20th: Arkansas Soberfest Picnic at the VFW in Cabot, Arkansas

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2026-05-082026-05-06

Episode 0068 Cody Then & Now

In this episode “The Old Rucker” reconnects with returning guest Cody for a candid conversation about recovery, grief, incarceration, faith, and rebuilding a life after loss. Cody reflects on the years since his wife’s sudden passing, the spiral into addiction that followed, and the hard road through incarceration into sobriety and accountability. Now nearly five years sober, he shares how faith, community, physical fitness, recovery programs like Forever Free, and reconnecting with his children have transformed his life. The episode dives deep into grief, emotional healing, work ethic, rebuilding trust with family, and the importance of staying connected to a supportive tribe while learning to live authentically and one day at a time.

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June 20th: Arkansas Soberfest Picnic at the VFW in Cabot, Arkansas

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2026-03-202026-03-19

Episode 0061 Commo

In this solo episode the Old Rucker kicks off a Recovery 101 discusses a practical, no-nonsense breakdown of communication, one of the most critical and most commonly botched tools in recovery and everyday life. Drawing from personal experience, leadership lessons, and recovery principles, he introduces the concept of “CUCUMU” (Clear, Complete, Mutual Understanding) and walks through real-world strategies like BLUF (bottom line up front), mirroring, closing the loop, managing ego, and avoiding ghosting or emotional reactions. Along the way, we tie communication directly to trust, accountability, and rebuilding relationships after hurts, habits, and hangups, emphasizing that recovery like effective communication requires patience, discipline, and consistent action. This episode delivers straightforward, actionable insights for anyone looking to improve relationships, strengthen recovery, and stop sabotaging conversations before they even start.

March 28: kicks off Arkansas Soberfest Golf and runs through October.

April 16-19: is an Arkansas AA Convention. This one is the 49^th Annual Springtime in the Ozarks, in Eureka Springs. No flier for that one so check out springtimeintheozarks.com.

June 20: Arkansas Soberfest Picnic at the VFW in Cabot, Arkansas

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