🎙️ Tennison is a singer-songwriter, worship leader, and storyteller originally from Silverton, Oregon. Since then, life has taken him all over the world—from years in vocational ministry and carpentry to releasing multiple albums of original music. Along the way, he even met his wife while serving in New York City during post-9/11 relief efforts, a story that beautifully reflects a life of faith in action. (Apple Music - Web Player) 🎸 In this conversation, Tennison shares why following Jesus isn’t just a Sunday morning activity—it’s a lifestyle of surrender. From his time in YWAM Discipleship Training School, ministry, Jamaica, and worship leading, he explains how God often uses stepping stones, unexpected seasons, and even the death of our own dreams to shape us into who He created us to be. 🎵 As a songwriter, Tennison believes lyrics matter. Every song begins with the message first, because great songwriting has the power to convey truth, challenge our thinking, and point people toward Jesus. We also dive into his musical influences, the creative process, and why marrying “a girl who sings” and having an artist for a wife has been one of God’s greatest blessings in his life. ❤️ This episode is a powerful reminder to confront the hard questions, dig deeper into church history, and pursue authentic discipleship. Tennison’s passion for Jesus, music, and living a surrendered life shines through every story. If you’ve ever wrestled with purpose, creativity, or what it truly means to follow Christ, this conversation will encourage and challenge you to keep writing, keep growing, and keep saying “yes” to Him. To connect with Tennison and his music, go to: https://www.tennisonmusic.com/ #Jesusfollower #disciple #highhorse #signersongwriter #conversationswithbuddy 🙏 Subscribe to Conversations with Buddy for more conversations that inspire faith, leadership, and impact. The Gospel is “good news”… The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4, “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.” _ _ _ For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckett If you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. _ _ _ About Buddy Puckett:Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years. A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married. This person was not making great choices and it was sadly affecting his marriage. We all are 1 decision away from something really dumb, so accountability became something Buddy knew he needed as well. Buddy’s wife, Shawn, suggested he start a podcast in 2022 to share the stories of people who have struggled,failed, overcame by realizing the life of love, joy and peace is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ! “Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me’.” John 14:6 Buddy Puckett NMLS #270057, Arizona BK#0018883, AZ LO-1032154; OR ML-176 For more licensing information, please visit www.guildmortgage.com/licensing. The positions, strategies or opinions of the author do not necessarily represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Guild Mortgage Company or its affiliates. Guild Mortgage Company: Equal Housing Opportunity, NMLS #3274 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).
