Alan Hardwick - Standing Watch: A Life Of Guarding What Matters Most

My guest today is Alan Hardwick, a man whose life journey has taken him from youth ministry to elite law enforcement, from guiding teenagers searching for direction to protecting one of the most high-profile leaders in the state of Georgia. Alan served with the Georgia State Patrol and was part of Governor Brian Kemp’s security detail — a role that demands constant vigilance, calm under pressure, and absolute trust. It’s the kind of work where success means nothing happens, and failure is not an option. But long before the badge and the security protocols, Alan was a youth pastor, working with kids who needed guidance, stability, and someone who believed in them. And that chapter of his life didn’t disappear when he put on the uniform — it shaped the way he led, protected, and served. Now retired from the State Patrol, Alan has entered yet another chapter, helping leaders understand that safety isn’t about fear, it’s about preparation, awareness, and responsibility. This conversation weaves together faith, service, leadership, and protection, with stories that are thoughtful, powerful, and occasionally surprising. It’s about what it means to stand watch over others… and what that kind of responsibility does to a person over a lifetime. This is a story about purpose, pressure, and protecting what matters most. Todays Guest: Alan Hardwick Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm https://mydowntownagency.com/ Second Chance Boutique https://colinc.org/second-chance-boutique/ Lake Oconee Family Fitness & Fero Fit https://loffc.net/ https://www.facebook.com/ferofitoconee/