What does a lifetime of faith actually look like when it is tested on the football field, in hospital waiting rooms, and through personal brokenness? In Episode 5 of OG Pastors: Faith Over a Lifetime, host Stu Foley sits down with Coach Bill Wilder, a 31-year Texas high school football veteran who has built programs from the ground up and developed young men both athletically and spiritually [1:20].

Bill grew up in the suburbs of Houston in the 1970s and 80s, spending his childhood outdoors and discovering a love for football in second grade - drawn in by the physicality and the simple truth that effort produces results [7:02] [7:45]. His faith story does not have a single dramatic conversion moment. Instead, it was quietly shaped by a devoutly faithful grandmother, Memaw Stone, who modeled daily prayer and Scripture reading, and who taught a young Bill the 23rd Psalm [9:57] [10:40].

Bill opens up about living a double life in high school, suffering career-ending injuries his senior year, losing his football identity at Texas A&M, and finding his way to coaching after a pivotal phone call with his dad [19:25] [22:10] [22:26]. He shares how meeting his wife Jodi was a turning point - her quiet act of faith stopping him in his tracks and changing the course of his life [28:40] [31:36].

From the terrifying early days of his daughter Taylor's premature birth [34:29] [35:05] to building a program at Vista Ridge, to eventually landing in Fredericksburg in 2011 [44:22], Bill's story is marked by doors opened and closed by God at precisely the right moments.

Perhaps most powerfully, Bill shares the story of a fatherless, at-risk sophomore who accepted Christ in a helmet room minutes before a game - a young man who went on to play Division I football, earn his degree, play international rugby, and raise a family of faith [51:53] [52:13] [53:00] [53:22].

Bill closes with a message for young people: your mistakes do not define you, you were made for a purpose, and faith requires stacking days - just like football [57:39] [57:59] [1:02:05] [1:02:51].

Three words sum it all up: God is faithful [1:20].

Kyle shares his story growing up in Fredericksburg, Texas, where he was known as a troubled kid who struggled with dishonesty and defiance [3:11] [3:33]. At age 13, his parents sent him on a mission trip with Teen Missions International, a decision that proved to be a turning point in his life [4:20]. It was during that trip, in a moment of honest, private prayer, that Kyle felt God meet him for the first time [5:11] [5:33].

Kyle went on to serve in college ministry at Texas A&M, where his church grew from 100 to 600 college students [14:43]. He then planted Taproot Church just steps from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a mission he describes as far harder than expected [1:37] [18:39]. The church faced intense challenges, including difficult sin issues and the devastating reset caused by COVID-19 [21:06] [21:39]. Yet through persistent failure and refinement, Kyle and his team developed an evangelism method they describe as eight times more effective than anything they had previously used [22:24].

Kyle speaks openly about faith, family, parenting pastor's kids, and the one thing he believes young Christians need most: genuine community and intentional friendships [40:32] [40:54]. His transparency, hard-won wisdom, and continued passion for campus ministry make this a conversation full of practical insight and honest reflection.

What does it look like to say yes to God over and over again, even when it costs you everything? In this episode, host Stu, That Texas Podvangelist, sits down with Greg Volz, the legendary lead singer of the Christian rock band Petra [0:05] [0:22] [0:43].

Greg's story begins humbly -- raised by a single mother in Metamora, Illinois, after his father left when he was four [2:37] [3:41] [4:14]. A natural musician from childhood, Greg taught himself to sing harmony at just seven years old and was playing in bands by his early teens [9:30] [9:59] [7:03]. But the most pivotal moment of his life came not on a stage, but at a dinner party in Indianapolis, where an entire houseful of musicians and friends encountered the presence of God and gave their lives to Christ -- all in a single evening [16:58] [20:33] [21:22] [21:37].

From that night forward, Greg was all in. He went on to play a key role in the Jesus Movement, baptizing thousands in the early years of his ministry [25:56], before eventually joining Petra and helping to shape the sound of Christian rock for a generation -- despite fierce opposition from churches and televangelists who condemned the music for over a decade [38:15] [38:30] [38:47].

In this conversation, Greg also opens up about turning down the lead singer role with REO Speedwagon to join Petra [30:43] [33:36], the personal cost of life on the road [48:51], and why he believes God is still calling him to reach prodigals through music today [51:20] [51:38].

This is a story about a lifetime of faith, sacrifice, and the power of saying yes to God.

What happens when we stop asking God to follow our plans—and make ourselves available for His?

In Episode 2 of O.G. Pastors: Faith Over a Lifetime, Stu, That Texas Podvangelist, sits down with Dave White for a warm and honest conversation about following Jesus through the many seasons of life.

Dave reflects on the people and experiences that helped shape his faith, the unexpected ways God directed his path, and the lessons he learned through family, ministry, service, and change. His story is a reminder that faithfulness is rarely found in one dramatic moment. More often, it is built through a lifetime of ordinary decisions to listen, trust, serve, and keep showing up.

This conversation is filled with humility, wisdom, humor, and encouragement for anyone trying to understand what God may be doing in their life—even when the path ahead is not yet clear.

You do not have to know the entire plan. You simply have to remain available to the One who does.

We sow seeds. God takes it from there.

Listen—and Tell One Person.

What does a lifetime of following Jesus actually look like?

In the very first episode of O.G. Pastors: Faith Over a Lifetime, Stu, That Texas Podvangelist, sits down with Rik Mumma for an honest conversation about faith, calling, perseverance, and the lessons God teaches us over a lifetime.

Rik shares the experiences that shaped his walk with Christ, the people who influenced him, and the wisdom he has gained through seasons of joy, uncertainty, service, and spiritual growth. This is not a conversation about having all the answers. It is about continuing to trust God, remaining available to Him, and recognizing how He works through ordinary people and everyday moments.

Whether you have followed Jesus for decades, are returning to your faith, or are simply curious about what a life with Christ can become, Rik’s story offers encouragement, perspective, and hope.

We sow seeds. God takes it from there.

Listen—and Tell One Person.

Hosted by Stu, also known as That Texas Podvangelist, O.G. Pastors is a 100% listener-supported podcast dedicated to preserving the stories and wisdom of pastors, missionaries, ministry leaders, and faithful followers of Jesus Christ who have spent a lifetime walking with Him.

Every episode is an honest conversation about faith, calling, hardship, grace, and the lessons that only decades of trusting God can teach. These aren’t celebrity interviews—they’re timeless conversations with people whose lives point to Jesus.

Our mission is simple: preserve these stories, encourage the next generation, and inspire every listener to tell one person what Jesus has done in their life.

Because that’s how the Gospel has always spread—one conversation, one relationship, one seed at a time.

Welcome to O.G. Pastors: Faith Over a Lifetime.

Que Dios te bendiga. May God bless you and yours.