Richard Winters Unbridled Podcast Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:22:16 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/964810 en-us © 2026 Richard Winters Unbridled Podcast yes 87b9754d-e5c5-5df7-9c67-76f7df4e7a03 Richard Winters episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Richard Winters https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7528swj23lcvb3qje4wlzke2mb24?.jpg Richard Winters Unbridled Podcast Leah Sawyer Interview with Richard Winters Leah Sawyer Interview with Richard Winters Richard shared a personal anecdote about a young girl's inquiry about pursuing an equine career. Leah, a talented singer and horse enthusiast, shared her journey of moving to Nashville to pursue her music career and how doors opened for her to help others with their horses in the process. Richard also reflected on the challenges of balancing a demanding career with a strong Christian faith, and led a prayer for Leah, asking for God's continued guidance and blessings in her life.

]]> Richard shared a personal anecdote about a young girl's inquiry about pursuing an equine career. Leah, a talented singer and horse enthusiast, shared her journey of moving to Nashville to pursue her music career and how doors opened for her to help others with their horses in the process. Richard also reflected on the challenges of balancing a demanding career with a strong Christian faith, and led a prayer for Leah, asking for God's continued guidance and blessings in her life.

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-18573590 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500 1210 3 6 full false Tuli Dowers Interview with Richard Winters Tuli Dowers Interview with Richard Winters Richard introduces Tuli Dowers, a 17-year-old horse rider from Nevada, to share her recent experiences. Tuli discussed her family's involvement in horse training and her own success in competitions, including a recent win with a three-year-old horse in the NRCHA. She explained how her father, Nic Dowers, let her ride his horse in the non-pro division, after having experienced his own huge disappointment. The family entered the competition 25 minutes before the deadline, incurring late fees but ultimately achieving unbelievable success. You won't want to miss this unforgettable story!

 

]]> Richard introduces Tuli Dowers, a 17-year-old horse rider from Nevada, to share her recent experiences. Tuli discussed her family's involvement in horse training and her own success in competitions, including a recent win with a three-year-old horse in the NRCHA. She explained how her father, Nic Dowers, let her ride his horse in the non-pro division, after having experienced his own huge disappointment. The family entered the competition 25 minutes before the deadline, incurring late fees but ultimately achieving unbelievable success. You won't want to miss this unforgettable story!

 

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-18365428 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1654 3 5 full false Myles Brown Interivew with Richard Winters Myles Brown Interivew with Richard Winters Rancher's Journey and Faith Insights

Myles Brown, a rancher from the Texas Panhandle, discussed his family's ranching history and his decision to maintain his non-pro status in horse training despite his competitive ability. He shared how his family has successfully raised and shown horses without purchasing outside animals in recent years, and described how fatherhood has changed his perspective and deepened his faith. The conversation concluded with Myles recounting a story about a special horse named Arnold, who has been a significant part of his life and reminded him of the importance of recognizing that all blessings come from God.

The meeting featured discussions from ranchers Myles Brown and Richard about their experiences with horse training, ranching, and personal faith journeys. Both shared personal stories about challenging situations involving horses and how their Christian faith provided comfort and guidance during difficult times. The group concluded with a prayer for Myles and his family as they begin building their new home, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining spiritual focus and daily Bible reading in their lives.

]]> Rancher's Journey and Faith Insights

Myles Brown, a rancher from the Texas Panhandle, discussed his family's ranching history and his decision to maintain his non-pro status in horse training despite his competitive ability. He shared how his family has successfully raised and shown horses without purchasing outside animals in recent years, and described how fatherhood has changed his perspective and deepened his faith. The conversation concluded with Myles recounting a story about a special horse named Arnold, who has been a significant part of his life and reminded him of the importance of recognizing that all blessings come from God.

The meeting featured discussions from ranchers Myles Brown and Richard about their experiences with horse training, ranching, and personal faith journeys. Both shared personal stories about challenging situations involving horses and how their Christian faith provided comfort and guidance during difficult times. The group concluded with a prayer for Myles and his family as they begin building their new home, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining spiritual focus and daily Bible reading in their lives.

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-18348057 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1743 3 4 full false Jim Estill - Richard Winters Best Friend Since College Jim Estill - Richard Winters Best Friend Since College Richard and Jim have about 40 years of history together. Both started a relationship with Jesus about the same time in Salinas, California. This is a heartfelt story from a hard core cowboy who now lives on his ranch in Nevada and has a love for team roping. With a thankful heart Jim shares his story of God's redemption and how his own words spoken to someone else was God speaking to his own heart. A powerful testimony of a life transformed by God's grace. 

]]> Richard and Jim have about 40 years of history together. Both started a relationship with Jesus about the same time in Salinas, California. This is a heartfelt story from a hard core cowboy who now lives on his ranch in Nevada and has a love for team roping. With a thankful heart Jim shares his story of God's redemption and how his own words spoken to someone else was God speaking to his own heart. A powerful testimony of a life transformed by God's grace. 

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-18188327 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0500 1432 3 3 full false What Is Unbridled? (Unity and Community in Unbridled) What Is Unbridled? (Unity and Community in Unbridled) Richard shared his thoughts on the diverse and inclusive nature of Unbridled, contrasting it with traditional church groupings. He mentioned receiving a letter that inspired him to discuss the importance of unity and community, drawing an analogy from the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. 

Some members also shared their thoughts on how Unbridled has blessed them in life changing ways.

]]> Richard shared his thoughts on the diverse and inclusive nature of Unbridled, contrasting it with traditional church groupings. He mentioned receiving a letter that inspired him to discuss the importance of unity and community, drawing an analogy from the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. 

Some members also shared their thoughts on how Unbridled has blessed them in life changing ways.

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-18128755 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0500 1279 3 29 full false Joseph T. Winters - United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Joseph T. Winters - United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Richard sits down with his son Joseph to discuss Joe's life growing up and leading to his current position as a Chief Rescue Swimmer in the United States Coast Guard, stationed in Sitka, Alaska. Joseph shares how after having graduated from a prestigious private boarding school, he had no clear direction in his life. It was a math teacher that first spoke to him about why the Coast Guard could be a good fit for a young man who loved to surf. The challenges of swimmer school training and Joseph's faith journey are also revealed. (This interview was recorded during a weekly Unbridled Zoom call that Richard and Cheryl Winters host with people from all over the United States.)


]]> Richard sits down with his son Joseph to discuss Joe's life growing up and leading to his current position as a Chief Rescue Swimmer in the United States Coast Guard, stationed in Sitka, Alaska. Joseph shares how after having graduated from a prestigious private boarding school, he had no clear direction in his life. It was a math teacher that first spoke to him about why the Coast Guard could be a good fit for a young man who loved to surf. The challenges of swimmer school training and Joseph's faith journey are also revealed. (This interview was recorded during a weekly Unbridled Zoom call that Richard and Cheryl Winters host with people from all over the United States.)


]]> Buzzsprout-17941469 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0400 1672 3 28 full false The Old Man's Horse The Old Man's Horse Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.
Psalms 34:08

Can we Trust God in the Good Times and in the Bad Times?

]]> Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.
Psalms 34:08

Can we Trust God in the Good Times and in the Bad Times?

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-5699815 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0400 409 1 27 full false Parable of the Pitchfork Parable of the Pitchfork And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.    Romans 8:28

What do you grumble about? God oftentimes does not reveal why certain things happen. We can be encouraged and know that God has a Master Plan for each and everyone of us!

]]> And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.    Romans 8:28

What do you grumble about? God oftentimes does not reveal why certain things happen. We can be encouraged and know that God has a Master Plan for each and everyone of us!

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-5697463 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400 356 1 26 full false Heirloom Heirloom II Timothy 1:5
Is your faith sitting on the mantel or do you apply it to your day-to-day living? There is intrinsic value in your faith!

]]> II Timothy 1:5
Is your faith sitting on the mantel or do you apply it to your day-to-day living? There is intrinsic value in your faith!

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-4530557 Sat, 11 Jul 2020 21:00:00 -0400 299 1 25 full false Liar Liar John 8:44
The devil is trying to trick people with lies continuously. The end game will be disillusionment. God only wants the best for each of us. The Bible is like a roadmap. God loves you and He has great plans for you!

]]> John 8:44
The devil is trying to trick people with lies continuously. The end game will be disillusionment. God only wants the best for each of us. The Bible is like a roadmap. God loves you and He has great plans for you!

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-4530530 Sat, 11 Jul 2020 21:00:00 -0400 479 1 24 full false Family Family Genesis 4:1



The first institution established was the family. We all need to value our family! 

Mother Teresa: For her work she received the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize. When asked what can be done to promote world peace, she answered, “Go home and love your family.” 

]]> Genesis 4:1



The first institution established was the family. We all need to value our family! 

Mother Teresa: For her work she received the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize. When asked what can be done to promote world peace, she answered, “Go home and love your family.” 

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-4467584 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 22:00:00 -0400 408 1 23 full false Grace Grace Romans 16:24, May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. Amen. 
We don't have to rely on our own understanding!

]]> Romans 16:24, May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. Amen. 
We don't have to rely on our own understanding!

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-4295921 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0400 343 1 22 full false Peacemaker Peacemaker Are you someone that actively seeks peace? That you will go out of your way to make peace where there is only contention and strife?

Matthew 5:9 (NIV)
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God. 

]]> Are you someone that actively seeks peace? That you will go out of your way to make peace where there is only contention and strife?

Matthew 5:9 (NIV)
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God. 

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-4202570 Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0400 390 1 21 full false Choices Choices Deut 30:19(NIV)

19 This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.

Do you make choices that will bring value to your life, or temporary pleasure? 

Choices - Song by George Jones

I’ve had choices since the day I was born. 
There were voices that told me right from wrong.
If I had listened, no I wouldn’t be here today.
Living and dying, with the choices I made.

]]> Deut 30:19(NIV)

19 This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.

Do you make choices that will bring value to your life, or temporary pleasure? 

Choices - Song by George Jones

I’ve had choices since the day I was born. 
There were voices that told me right from wrong.
If I had listened, no I wouldn’t be here today.
Living and dying, with the choices I made.

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-4098773 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400 394 1 20 full false God's Not Finished With Me Yet God's Not Finished With Me Yet Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.            Philippians 1:6


]]> Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.            Philippians 1:6


]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-4019780 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0400 354 1 19 full false Judging Judging But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
I Samuel 16:7

]]> But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
I Samuel 16:7

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3900131 Sun, 24 May 2020 20:00:00 -0400 419 1 18 full false Just Let It Unfold Just Let It Unfold To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal...

God has promised He will make everything beautiful in his own time.


]]> To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal...

God has promised He will make everything beautiful in his own time.


]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3848891 Wed, 20 May 2020 17:00:00 -0400 340 1 17 full false You're Branded You're Branded II Corinthians 2:22 - By His spirit He has stamped us...
That's My child right there! My brand is on your heart! 
We are a child of God!

]]> II Corinthians 2:22 - By His spirit He has stamped us...
That's My child right there! My brand is on your heart! 
We are a child of God!

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3800102 Sun, 17 May 2020 18:00:00 -0400 304 1 16 full false Sand Sand To build your house on sand is a foolish thing to do.
What is sand in your life? We want to build our life on a sure foundation.

]]> To build your house on sand is a foolish thing to do.
What is sand in your life? We want to build our life on a sure foundation.

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3745316 Wed, 13 May 2020 17:00:00 -0400 395 1 15 full false Consistency Consistency Consistency – Romans 14:22 You’re fortunate if your behavior and your belief are coherent. 
Are you mechanical or natural? 
Thank you Lord for helping us on this journey we call life!

]]> Consistency – Romans 14:22 You’re fortunate if your behavior and your belief are coherent. 
Are you mechanical or natural? 
Thank you Lord for helping us on this journey we call life!

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3598033 Sun, 03 May 2020 02:00:00 -0400 307 1 14 full false Gods Tattoo Gods Tattoo God’s Tattoo – Isaiah 49:16 Behold I have engraved your name on the palm of my hand. God is committed to you!  
You, Jesus, are as close as the mention of Your name!

]]> God’s Tattoo – Isaiah 49:16 Behold I have engraved your name on the palm of my hand. God is committed to you!  
You, Jesus, are as close as the mention of Your name!

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3598024 Sun, 03 May 2020 02:00:00 -0400 347 1 13 full false Wisdom Wisdom Proverbs 4:4-7 Young man asked, “How did you get such good judgment dealing with horses?” The old man barked back, “Experience.” Young man then asked, “How did you gain so much experience?" Old man replied, “Bad judgement!” 
Sometimes I feel wise and other times pretty foolish. I am thankful for God’s promise that He is willing to give me wisdom if I just ask!

]]> Proverbs 4:4-7 Young man asked, “How did you get such good judgment dealing with horses?” The old man barked back, “Experience.” Young man then asked, “How did you gain so much experience?" Old man replied, “Bad judgement!” 
Sometimes I feel wise and other times pretty foolish. I am thankful for God’s promise that He is willing to give me wisdom if I just ask!

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3453814 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0400 311 1 12 full false Thankfulness Thankfulness Philippians 4:6-7

Do you know people that have a high standard of living but do not enjoy a good quality of life? Being thankful raises our quality of life. Make a conscious decision to be thankful! 

]]> Philippians 4:6-7

Do you know people that have a high standard of living but do not enjoy a good quality of life? Being thankful raises our quality of life. Make a conscious decision to be thankful! 

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3453013 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0400 351 1 11 full false Attitude Attitude Are you a thankful person? Do you have an attitude of gratitude? Do you need a checkup from the neck up? Thankfulness increases our quality of life. It’s like air freshener for the mind! Psalms 100:4 and Philippians 4:6 

 

]]> Are you a thankful person? Do you have an attitude of gratitude? Do you need a checkup from the neck up? Thankfulness increases our quality of life. It’s like air freshener for the mind! Psalms 100:4 and Philippians 4:6 

 

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3305260 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0400 327 1 10 full false Something's Happening! Something's Happening! When it seems like nothing is happening, something is happening! Our country has come to a stop, people are sheltered in place. Behind the scenes we can know that there are a lot of things happening. What does God want to do in your situation? Do you have more questions than you have answers? God has good plans for you! Stay the course!   I Corinthians 13:12

]]> When it seems like nothing is happening, something is happening! Our country has come to a stop, people are sheltered in place. Behind the scenes we can know that there are a lot of things happening. What does God want to do in your situation? Do you have more questions than you have answers? God has good plans for you! Stay the course!   I Corinthians 13:12

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3305233 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0400 402 1 9 full false Courage Courage We would all like to think that we are courageous. However, sometimes we’re not. Sometimes we are less than courageous, even discouraged. You could be the cure for someone who is needing to be encouraged today. This short message will show you how you can be a very powerful person in someone’s life today. 
Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.

]]> We would all like to think that we are courageous. However, sometimes we’re not. Sometimes we are less than courageous, even discouraged. You could be the cure for someone who is needing to be encouraged today. This short message will show you how you can be a very powerful person in someone’s life today. 
Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3264529 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 20:00:00 -0400 372 1 8 full false Success Success Success – Joshua 1:8 Only time in the entire Bible that the word success is used. Bible is an instruction book, a road map and a love letter to us! Written by kings, poets, priests, doctors, farmers, shepherds and fishermen all contributed to its writing. They wrote these words as moved by the Spirit of God. Number 1 best seller in the history of the world! Psalms 119:105 says, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

]]> Success – Joshua 1:8 Only time in the entire Bible that the word success is used. Bible is an instruction book, a road map and a love letter to us! Written by kings, poets, priests, doctors, farmers, shepherds and fishermen all contributed to its writing. They wrote these words as moved by the Spirit of God. Number 1 best seller in the history of the world! Psalms 119:105 says, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3206239 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -0400 314 1 7 full false Good Luck! Good Luck! “Good Luck!” – When rodeoing, I’d back my horse into the box to get ready to rope a calf and they’d say good luck, Richard! I suppose that’s all right. But I’m just wondering in life, with everything that’s coming our way and all the things that we have to deal with and the decisions we have to make is that really all we have to go with? Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all of your heart…

]]> “Good Luck!” – When rodeoing, I’d back my horse into the box to get ready to rope a calf and they’d say good luck, Richard! I suppose that’s all right. But I’m just wondering in life, with everything that’s coming our way and all the things that we have to deal with and the decisions we have to make is that really all we have to go with? Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all of your heart…

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3205114 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:00:00 -0400 376 1 6 full false Best Trade Ever Best Trade Ever Someone once said, "Real cowboys won't line dance and real buckaroos won't even watch!" Buckaroo heaven while working on a remote ranch. A lot of trading goes on in the buckaroo culture. I'll trade my bit for your spurs! What can I give God? Isaiah 6:1-3 God says, Give me your trash and I will give you my treasure!

]]> Someone once said, "Real cowboys won't line dance and real buckaroos won't even watch!" Buckaroo heaven while working on a remote ranch. A lot of trading goes on in the buckaroo culture. I'll trade my bit for your spurs! What can I give God? Isaiah 6:1-3 God says, Give me your trash and I will give you my treasure!

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3150469 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:00:00 -0400 378 1 5 full false You're Branded You're Branded Breeders brand cows and horses to let everyone know that the livestock belongs to a specific ranch. You are branded and identified with God. He is committed to you!
I Corinthians 2:22 By his spirit He has stamped us...

]]> Breeders brand cows and horses to let everyone know that the livestock belongs to a specific ranch. You are branded and identified with God. He is committed to you!
I Corinthians 2:22 By his spirit He has stamped us...

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3150235 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0400 304 1 4 full false One Day At A Time One Day At A Time Don't get worked up about what may happen tomorrow. God is going to give me grace for today! Help us to have active faith!
Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

]]> Don't get worked up about what may happen tomorrow. God is going to give me grace for today! Help us to have active faith!
Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

]]> Richard Winters Buzzsprout-3150040 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0400 330 1 3 full false Worry Worry Snaffle Bit Futurity Horse Show Jitters - Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing... The peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. God is concerned about anything that concerns us!

]]> Snaffle Bit Futurity Horse Show Jitters - Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing... The peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. God is concerned about anything that concerns us!

]]> Cheryl Buzzsprout-3149764 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0400 359 1 2 full false Trust Trust When you can't see anything in front of you, how do you know where to turn? Trust your horse! Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all of your heart... Put the reins down and let God direct your path. Trust in God knowing that He will guide you!

]]> When you can't see anything in front of you, how do you know where to turn? Trust your horse! Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all of your heart... Put the reins down and let God direct your path. Trust in God knowing that He will guide you!

]]> Cheryl Buzzsprout-3149197 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 19:00:00 -0400 369 1 1 full false