Big Al and the crew shout out moms, bonus moms, those trying to become mothers, and those grieving a mother or child. After introductions and jokes, Al shares an embarrassing church moment: he bought a Mother’s Day card for a woman he liked, only to notice an engagement ring right as he was about to give it to her. The group reflects on what Mother’s Day means, including Christian’s difficult relationship with his mom, Matthew being a “rainbow baby,” Owen’s sister going into labor (with Baby Miles arriving during the episode), and memories of childhood discipline. Troop, who is also a pastor, summarizes his sermon comparing Eve, Jezebel, and Hannah and explains complementary roles of fathers and mothers, ending with a prayer.

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We are welcoming a first-time guest visiting from Denver after celebrating a 93rd birthday and spending time at a child’s horseback riding. The conversation shifts to travel, trooper academy “day zero,” and what state public safety work can include beyond traffic stops, plus a big volleyball recruiting update with a college offer. The episode then goes deep into family mental health, grief, passive suicidal talk, refusing help, and protecting loved ones, comparing mental injury to physical injury and discussing empathy, counseling, boundaries, trauma, ACEs, and triggers. It closes with a heartfelt father-son moment about feeling wanted, love, and forgiveness, gratitude for community support, and a child-led affirmation and prayer.

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Special guest Nick joins to talk about moving to Waxahachie, his family, and his work as a Ford dealership sales director. The conversation turns to faith and life updates, including Matthew’s gratitude for a new home and T Hop’s trip to Kiawah Island. They reflect on a powerful church interview with 91-year-old pastor Chuck Swindoll about God’s sovereignty, suffering, and perspective, then close with a focus on forgiveness, grief, and a prayer for the group and their families.

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