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 after
• How injury rewired identity as a cowboy, husband, and dad
• The anger, fear, faith, and stubborn hope you didn’t see online
• The small wins that stack into real recovery

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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 surrender, resilience, and hope.

If you’ve ever felt like life knocked you down for good, this episode is your reminder: the fight isn’t over. It’s just the beginning.