Ep. 169 Matt Williams – “Every Time I Fall, He Finds Me.” (Psalm 40:2)

I’m honored to sit down with my long-time friend, Matt Williams. Matt’s favorite verse is Galatians 2:20, which says, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” That verse really captures Matt’s heart and his story—a journey from striving to surrender, from self-effort to Spirit-led living. Today, we’re going to talk about success and failure, and what it truly means to walk with God in Christ.

Aren’t you glad we’re not defined by our past? Matt and I have both lived enough life to know that we all have stories—some we’d like to rewrite and others that show just how faithful God really is. Romans reminds us that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, but the beauty of the gospel is that our story doesn’t end there. We’re not chasing perfection; we’re pursuing progress. Hebrews 12:1-2 reminds us to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. That’s exactly what Matt has learned to do—through triumphs, trials, and everything in between.

I still remember getting a call from Matt one night around 9:30, maybe six years ago. That conversation marked the beginning of a deeper friendship, one built on honesty, grace, and the shared desire to let Christ shape our stories. Matt grew up with incredible parents who modeled love, hard work, and perseverance. But like all of us, he’s had his share of ups and downs—times of success and moments of failure, from real estate wins to personal struggles, from being a police officer to becoming a loan officer, and now serving as a COO and public speaker. Through it all, Matt has discovered that pain is often the great teacher—and that God’s mercy truly is new every morning.

We’re also going to have a little fun today. If you know Matt, you know he loves deer hunting. I can already hear him saying, “Call the taxidermist!”—a phrase that means more than just bagging a buck; it’s about celebrating victories, large or small. But beyond the hunts and highlights, Matt’s story is about how God rescued him. Like the prodigal son, he once roamed aimlessly, but found his way home through grace. He’s learned how to raise his kids with humility, to embrace his failures as lessons, and to live for Christ—not by following rules, but by following relationship.

Matt Williams is a man who’s walked through pain, learned from it, and turned it into purpose. From regret to redemption, from brokenness to leadership, his life reminds us that no matter where the wheels fell off, God can rebuild the story for His glory. Today, we’ll talk legacy—what it means to finish well, love deeply, and live like Galatians 2:20 is true. So grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s dive into an honest, hopeful conversation about faith, failure, and the freedom we find in Christ.

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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

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