Texas Hill Country Insider welcomes its first guest, Joshua Del Way, for a conversation on faith, family, marriage, moving to Fredericksburg, and what it really looks like to follow Jesus in everyday life. Ryan Rendon and Stephen Butcher talk with Joshua about how God led his family to Fredericksburg, how to hear God more clearly in a noisy world, and why so many people are hungry for something real and grounded in relationship instead of religion.

Joshua also shares practical wisdom on marriage, family leadership, communication, grace, and why couples have to stay intentional if they want a healthy home.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back to Texas Hill Country Insider

00:28 Meet Joshua Del Way

01:31 Moving to Fredericksburg and Following God’s Lead

07:50 Opening Prayer

08:29 How Joshua and Stephen Connected

09:59 Why God Kept Joshua in the Hill Country

12:50 How to Hear God in a Noisy World

18:34 What Joshua Does and His Heart for Ministry

21:06 Music, Worship, and Writing Songs

22:16 Marriage, Family, and Starting Young

24:00 Working with Family and Learning to Lead

27:20 Men, Healing, and Bringing Things Into the Light

30:30 Jesus, Grace, and Relationship Over Religion

41:42 Marriage Advice and Family Leadership

47:20 The Love Dare and Learning to Love Well

52:20 Why Marriage Takes Ongoing Work

57:39 Loving Like Jesus and Speaking Truth

59:18 What Joshua Has Going On Right Now

01:01:58 Advice for Married Couples

01:02:57 Advice for High School Students

01:05:26 Where to Find Joshua

01:06:12 Closing Thoughts

Resources and links:

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Steven Butcher

Website: ⁠https://www.butcherbehrens.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/butcher_behren_signature_homes/⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-butcher-8678841b5/⁠

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ButcherBehrens⁠

TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@butcherbehrensighomes⁠

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ButcherBehrensSignatureHomes/shorts⁠

Phone: +1 210-636-5387

Ryan Rendon

Website: ⁠https://www.ryanrendon.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rendon_realtor⁠

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/RyanRendonRealtor⁠

Phone: +1 830-890-1943

Joshua Del Way

Website: ⁠https://jdwm.info⁠

Socials: @JoshuaDelWay

Mentions

The Gathering Place

The Love Dare

Movie: Fireproof

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Texas Hill Country Insider returns with Ryan Rendon in the guest seat, sharing how growing up between Kerrville, Harper, and Fredericksburg shaped his work ethic, competitive drive, and connection to the Hill Country. Stephen Butcher flips the mic and digs into Ryan’s path from local sports and ranch life to the Air Force and eventually into real estate.

Ryan talks about his years in Air Force Security Forces, deployment in the Middle East, coming home without a clear next step, and building his real estate career from scratch through phone calls, door knocking, coaching, winery weekends, and consistency. They also get into what people misunderstand about real estate agents, what separates a great agent from an average one, and who should build versus buy in today’s market.

Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back to Texas Hill Country Insider
00:38 Opening Prayer
01:59 Ryan’s Hill Country Roots
05:08 Sports, School, and Growing Up Local
15:25 Why He Chose the Air Force
19:39 Security Forces and Life at Vandenberg
21:59 Deployment in the Middle East
26:24 How He Got Into Real Estate
30:40 First Deals and Early Self-Doubt
35:18 Coaching, Accountability, and Building From Scratch
36:22 What People Misunderstand About Real Estate Agents
41:14 What Makes a Great Agent
43:01 Who Should Build and Who Should Buy
45:10 CrossFit, Hunting, and Colorado Prep
47:38 Closing Thoughts

Resources and links:

Support us at : https://linktr.ee/texashillcountryinsider

Steven Butcher
Website: https://www.butcherybarons.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butcher_behren_signature_homes/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-butcher-8678841b5/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButcherBehrens

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@butcherbehrensighomes

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ButcherBehrensSignatureHomes/shorts

Phone: +1 210-636-5387

Ryan Rendon
Website: https://www.ryanrendon.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rendon_realtor

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanRendonRealtor

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanrendon-RealEstate

Phone: +1 830-890-1943

Mentions
Tivy High School - Kerrville ISD
Air Force Security Forces
Vandenberg Air Force Base
CrossFit and backcountry hunting

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Texas Hill Country Insider kicks off with custom home builder Stephen Butcher sharing how he went from small-town roots and blue-collar work to building luxury homes in the Texas Hill Country. Ryan Rendon and Stephen talk through what a builder actually does, how trust and communication shape the building process, the difference between fixed price and cost plus, what makes a forever home different, and why faith has changed the way Stephen lives and leads.

If you’re thinking about building in Fredericksburg, Kerrville, Boot Ranch, Comanche Trace, or the surrounding Hill Country, this episode gives you a real look at the process from the builder’s side. It is also a strong introduction to who Stephen is, what he values, and how he approaches both homes and relationships.

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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Texas Hill Country Insider
01:24 Stephen Butcher’s Story
04:41 Work Ethic and Early Influence
10:21 Getting Into Construction
16:30 Learning the Building Business
20:59 What Clients Should Expect
25:08 Why Communication Matters
29:12 Fixed Price vs Cost Plus
32:23 Why Relationships Matter
34:39 What a Forever Home Means
38:05 Designing the Right Home
41:20 Current Projects
44:03 Faith, Discipline, and Daily Life
47:43 Pickleball and Hunting
49:54 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

Resources and links:

Steven Butcher
Website: https://www.butcherybarons.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butcher_behren_signature_homes/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-butcher-8678841b5/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButcherBehrens

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@butcherbehrensighomes

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ButcherBehrensSignatureHomes/shorts

Phone: +1 210-636-5387

Ryan Rendon
Website: https://www.ryanrendon.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rendon_realtor

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanRendonRealtor

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanrendon-RealEstate

Phone: +1 830-890-1943

Mentioned in this episode
Resio Software: https://resio.com

Architect mentioned for Louisiana projects
Gene Hodgson
Principal
Pollard Hodgson Architects
855 Pierremont Rd. Suite 201
Shreveport, LA 71106
Phone: 318-868-3635