From Preacher to Breacher: A Former Minister’s Wild Ride in the FBI

In this episode of the podcast, former FBI veteran Eric Robinson joins host Sam for a candid, often humorous look at his remarkable 24-year career, spanning everything from investigating drug cartels, gangs, public corruption, and organized crime to crimes against children, financial schemes, national security threats, and counterterrorism. A former Baptist minister who planted a non-judgmental church before transitioning to the Bureau due to pastoral burnout, Eric shares eye-opening insights into the day-to-day realities of FBI work—including SWAT operations, evidence response teams, undercover stings, surreptitious searches, and high-stakes takedowns. Blending gripping stories of dangerous arrests with reflections on justice, mental health cracks in the system, and the human side of law enforcement, Eric also teases his upcoming book Irreverent: From Saving Souls to Chasing Sinners in the FBI. This conversation delivers raw honesty, surprising laughs, and a deep appreciation for the dedicated agents doing the work behind the headlines.- Follow Eric on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/_eric_robinson/ and head to https://preachertobreacher.com to get updates on his new book!- To find all my deals, visit: https://mydeals.page/7fu7 - Want to be a guest on Shades of Jade Podcast? Send Samantha Jade Wooldrik a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/shadesofjadepod - Music: Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4, K. 495 – III. Rondo: Allegro vivace, performed by Dennis Brain (public domain recording from Archive.org)