In this deeply personal and power-filled episode of Cat81 Radio, your host sits down with Robert “Taco” McAllister, a man whose remarkable journey spans continents, undersea vessels, the firehouse and ultimately into full-time service of the Lord.

Born in Mexico as a sickly infant, Taco’s life could have taken one path—but through the love of an extraordinary mother and relocation across the United States, his story was set on another.

He went on to enlist in the U.S. Navy, serving aboard submarines. Later, he answered another call—joining the fire service for 31 years—entering the kind of brotherhood you know well.

But perhaps most gripping is his spiritual transformation: from a young man facing the adversities of life, to one who now anchors his identity in Christ and uses his story as a testament of faith and redemption.

Highlights for listeners:

• The adoption journey and how early frailty shaped his character.
• Transitioning from military discipline (in the silent, confined world of a submarine) to the chaos and courage of a firehouse.
• How service, sacrifice and faith intersected in his career and now in his walk with Christ.
• Practical take-aways for listeners: surviving hardship, embracing purpose, and finding hope when life is under pressure.
• Insights for men in service, first-responders, or anyone grappling with life’s heavy load—and how faith can be the anchor.

As Jaggy and Tedi, the studio cats purr in the background, this show offers both inspiration and solid ground.

In this powerful message, Tony Evans teaches that believers are not meant to live powerless, overwhelmed lives. God has given His children spiritual authority—the right and the responsibility—to stand against obstacles, adversity, and impossibilities through His power.

Evans explains that this authority is rooted in our identity in Christ. Because Jesus has conquered sin, death, and the enemy, we share in His victory. When we align our lives under God’s rule and speak His Word in faith, mountains begin to move, circumstances shift, and breakthroughs occur.

He emphasizes that authority is activated by obedience, prayer, and believing that God truly meant what He said. When believers operate under divine authority, the impossible becomes possible—not by human strength, but by the power of the One who rules heaven and earth.

A motivating reminder that you are not helpless—you have Kingdom authority to confront, overcome, and move what stands in your way.

Jag, Tedi, and I are so glad you tuned in today!

In this powerful message, Pastor Jentezen Franklin teaches that faith is not built overnight—it’s developed through consistent obedience, testing, and trust in God’s Word. He compares faith to a building’s foundation: invisible but essential. When storms hit, only those whose faith is anchored deeply in God’s truth can stand firm. Franklin reminds believers that spiritual strength is cultivated by prayer, fasting, and immersing oneself in Scripture, not by convenience or comfort.

He emphasizes that God often allows pressure to reveal the strength—or weakness—of our foundation. Challenges expose whether we’ve built our lives on fleeting emotions or on the unshakable promises of Christ. By choosing daily discipline over spiritual laziness, believers reinforce their faith, enabling them to endure trials and remain unmovable. Franklin concludes with an encouraging call to action: to rebuild, repair, and reinforce our spiritual foundation so that no matter what comes, our faith will stand strong, secure, and unwavering in the Lord.

Jag, Tedi, and I thank you for listening!