The Spur Your Way Out Show
Life doesn’t always go as planned, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find purpose in the pain. The Spur Your Way Out Podcast is a raw, real, and faith-filled look at overcoming adversity, holding tight to your identity, and leaning into the grit it takes to keep moving forward.
Hosted by former professional bareback rider JR Vezain and his wife Shelby, this show dives deep into their journey navigating life after JR’s career-ending injury, building a life they love from the ground up together. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and powerful interviews, they’ll challenge you to face life head-on, hold onto hope, and spur your own way out of whatever’s holding you back.
Whether you're chasing healing, chasing dreams, or just trying to stay in the saddle, this podcast is for you.
The Spur Your Way Out Show
The Day Everything Changed: JR’s Perspective
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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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