In this special two-part series, JR opens up about his lifelong bond with horses and how that relationship has shaped the man he is today. From growing up in Wyoming to the rodeo road and beyond, JR shares the lessons, challenges, and triumphs that came from the saddle. This first part lays the foundation of his journey, how a passion for horses became the groundwork for faith, resilience, and the purpose he carries now. Join JR and Shelby as they reflect on the early days, the pivotal moment...
JR takes you inside the day of the accident with uncommon detail: from the lead-up behind the chutes to the exact moment everything went sideways, the call to Shelby, the hospital quiet, and the first decisions that reshaped their family and future. It’s candid, faith-rooted, and full of the kind of grit you can feel. You’ll hear: The last memory before impact and the first afterHow injury rewired identity as a cowboy, husband, and dadThe anger, fear, faith, and stubborn hope you didn’t see o...
In this powerful first episode, JR and Shelby Vezain open up about the moment that changed their lives forever. JR shares the story of the rodeo injury that ended his career and left him paralyzed and how that split-second shifted not only his path, but their entire family’s future. Together, they reflect on the raw reality of facing the unknown, how their faith became their anchor, and what it truly means to find purpose through pain. This is more than a story of survival, it’s a story of su...