Ep. 24 Going The Distance

🎙️No Plan B: Resilience, Faith, and Becoming a Green BeretIn this special travel edition of the On Assignment podcast, we’re joined by host John Harvey’s son, Austin Harvey, for a powerful, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to become a U.S. Army Green Beret—and the mindset required for men to endure the toughest challenges life throws their way.Austin shares his personal journey: from feeling called by God to join the Army at 19, navigating delays and COVID chaos at Fort Benning, enduring grueling physical and mental trials through airborne school and Special Forces selection, to conquering self-doubt in advanced weapons training.This episode is about far more than military service. It’s a raw and inspiring conversation about perseverance, fighting the urge to quit, overcoming comparison, and surrounding yourself with resilient men who help you go the distance.Whether you’re leading a family, growing a business, or battling personal trials, Austin’s story will challenge and encourage you to stay faithful to your assignment—and keep pushing forward, no matter how steep the climb.Key Takeaways:✅ Why there’s no substitute for training—physically, spiritually, and mentally✅ The power of “no plan B” in facing life’s hardest moments✅ How surrounding yourself with the right men changes everything✅ Lessons on enduring adversity, from the barracks to the proving groundDon’t miss this authentic, father-son conversation about resilience, calling, and what it means to live life fully On Assignment.