#35 Finance ,Christ, & County Judge : The Story of Patrick Von Dohlen

In this episode of The Jesus Rendon Podcast, Jesus sits down with Bexar County Judge candidate and financial advisor Patrick Von Dohlen for an in-depth, candid conversation recorded at the Rendon Entrepreneurial Center. Patrick shares personal milestones from his formative years—from his upbringing on family land in Goliad and time in the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets to meeting his wife, Happy, and navigating moments of personal loss and spiritual formation. The discussion tackles critical local challenges facing Bexar County, including fiscal discipline, rising property taxes, vehicle emissions mandates, jail reform, and the preservation of the Edwards Aquifer. Grounded in a shared commitment to faith, family, and community unity, Patrick reflects on approaching public service as a humble servant leader rather than a career politician. The episode closes with reflections on fatherhood, discernment, and a shared prayer for wisdom and unity. Chapters 0:00 - Introduction & The Alexander House Connection 6:30 - Faith, Family Foundations & Central Catholic Ties 12:00 - Courtship, Marriage & Texas Heritage 32:45 - Formative Years: Goliad, Westlake & Texas A&M Corps of Cadets 1:00:10 - Deepening Faith, RCIA & 30 Years of Marriage 1:17:30 - Family Loss, Divine Mercy & Founding an Independent Practice 1:31:00 - Bexar County Budget, Property Taxes & Local Policy 1:37:45 - Vehicle Emissions Mandates & Environmental Regulations 1:53:00 - Public Safety, Jail Reform & Core County Services 1:56:45 - Rapid-Fire Questions, Leadership & Closing Prayer About Our Guest Patrick Von Dohlen is a Texas A&M graduate, lifelong Catholic, and the managing member of the Von Dohlen-Kuffky Financial Group, where he has served as an independent fiduciary financial advisor for over two decades. Coming from a heritage of Texas public servants, he co-founded the San Antonio Family Association in 2011 to advocate for faith and family values in the public square. Patrick is a longtime member and state leader within the Knights of Columbus, having founded the Texas A&M council. He and his wife, Happy, have been married for three decades and are the proud parents of nine children. He is currently a candidate running to serve the residents of Bexar County as County Judge. CONNECT WITH Patrick Von Dohlen: Website: VotePatrick.net FB:   / votepatricksa   IG:   / votepatrick   LinkedIn:   / patrick-von-dohlen-1687b23b4   YT: https://x.com/VotePatrick4BCJ X: https://x.com/VotePatrick4BCJ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/VotePatrick TikTok: @votepatrick4bexarcounty THE REC - THE RENDON ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTER : This episode was recorded at The REC - Rendon Entrepreneurial Center Podcast Room. Website: https://RendonEC.com Facebook:   / the-rec-rendon-entrepreneurial-center-6157...   Instagram: @RendonEC CONNECT WITH JESUS RENDON: Website: https://JesusRendon.com LinkedIn:   / jesus-rendon-29690361   Facebook:   / jesusarendoniii   Instagram: @jesusarendon PODCAST: The Jesus Rendon Podcast: Facebook:  / jesusrendonpodcast   Instagram: @JesusRendonPodcast Spotify:@JesusRendonPodcast WATCH NEXT: #34 Faith , Healing, & Community : The Story of Dr. Judith Rendon, PharmD    • #34 Faith , Healing, & Community : The Sto...