Peace, Power and Purpose Podcast
by Steve Morris
Peace • Power • and Purpose Podcast is a raw, unfiltered podcast for men who refuse to stay broken, passive, or silent.Hosted by Steve Morris, the show explores men’s mental health, discipline, faith, leadership, and personal responsibility through real conversations and lived experience — not motivational fluff.Episodes confront the darkness men face: trauma, addiction, divorce, identity loss, spiritual warfare, and rebuilding life with clarity and conviction. Guests include veterans, first responders, pastors, entrepreneurs, and men who’ve been forged through pressure.This podcast is for men committed to growth, order, and purpose — in mind, body, and spirit.
Episodes
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THE DARK SIDE OF IBOGAINE | ATF SNIPER ON TRAUMA, FAITH & SPIRITUAL WARFARE
THE DARK SIDE OF IBOGAINE | WHAT AREN’T WE HEARING? Ibogaine is gaining attention among military veterans seeking relief from PTSD, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and psychological trauma. But what about the risks, spiritual implications, and darker side of psychedelic treatment? In this episode...
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NO MAN FIGHTS ALONE | Violent Community Roundtable #2 | Men's Mental Health
NO MAN FIGHTS ALONE | VIOLENT COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE #2 Men’s mental health, faith in Jesus Christ, brotherhood, trauma, addiction recovery, and overcoming adversity. In Episode 2 of Violent Community Roundtable, Steve Morris is joined by John Martinez, Eric Jackson, and Gabe for an unfiltered...
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Two Army Rangers on Preserving American History | Founders’ Font
What happens when the next generation loses its connection to American history? Former U.S. Army Rangers Sean Hagerty and Rob Heber join Steve Morris on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast to discuss preserving American history, honoring military veterans, and preparing the next generation...
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Tony Blauer: How to Manage Fear & Survive Violence | SPEAR System
Fear is inevitable. How you respond to it can change everything. Tony Blauer, world-renowned self-defense expert, founder of Blauer Tactical Systems, and creator of the SPEAR System, joins the Peace, Power & Purpose Podcast for an unfiltered conversation about fear management, surviving violence,...
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Brent LaJeunesse: Losing Everything at 40, Rebuilding After 50 & Finding Purpose
What happens when everything you’ve worked for disappears? And who are you when the badge, title, and career no longer define you? On this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Brent LaJeunesse, a former law enforcement officer, private investigator,...
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5 Years Sober | My Journey of Faith, Recovery & Finding Purpose
Five years sober. October 2021 marked the beginning of a journey that would change my life in ways I never imagined. In this solo episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, I share my personal journey through sobriety, alcohol recovery, faith, and finding purpose. I reflect on the last…
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Violent Community Roundtable | Brotherhood, Faith & The Power of Community
What happens when men come together to build something bigger than themselves? In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, we bring together the Violent Community Roundtable for a conversation about brotherhood, faith, masculinity, fatherhood, accountability, and the importance of...
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The Cost of Saying “I’m Fine” | Dr. Dorothy Novitskie on Trauma, Faith & Healing
What happens when someone gets so good at functioning that nobody realizes they’re falling apart? Dr. Dorothy Novitskie, a clinical and forensic psychologist, joins Steve Morris on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for an honest conversation about trauma, PTSD, mental health, resilience,...
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Marine Raider Prime Hall: Permission to Heal | PTSD, Faith & Life After MARSOC
Former Marine Raider Prime Hall joins the Peace, Power, & Purpose Podcast for a deeply personal conversation about PTSD, faith, fatherhood, childhood wounds, identity, healing, alcohol, and life after MARSOC. Prime spent nearly a decade in Marine Special Operations Command before transitioning…
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Undercover Cop to Green Beret: Shay Mattera’s Story
Shay Mattera went from working undercover in Washington, D.C. law enforcement to serving in U.S. Army Special Forces as a Green Beret. In this episode of the Peace, Power, & Purpose Podcast, Shay talks about the reality of undercover police work, Army service, Special Forces, PTSD, identity,...
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Life After the Secret Service: Losing Identity & Finding Christ | John Constantine
What happens when the mission ends, the identity you built your life around disappears, and you’re left asking who you are without it? John Constantine is a retired U.S. Secret Service agent who spent most of his career serving on the Counter Assault Team (CAT). But some of the hardest battles of...
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Faith, Violence & the Protector Mindset | Maury “Omega” Abreu
What does it mean to be capable of violence while remaining grounded in faith, discipline, and purpose? Maury “Omega” Abreu joins the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a conversation about faith in Jesus Christ, biblical masculinity, violence, protection, and the responsibility that comes…
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Green Beret: Losing Faith, Finding Purpose & Starting Over | Gabe Gaines
U.S. Army Green Beret Gabe Gaines shares his journey through Army Special Forces, a crisis of faith, fatherhood, identity, and ultimately finding his way back to Jesus Christ. After growing up as a pastor’s son, Gabe walked away from his faith, later returned to Christ, served as an urban...
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Rock Bottom to Relentless Discipline | Adam J. Johnson & The RTD System
What happens when failure forces you to rebuild everything? Adam J. Johnson is an Army Senior NCO, Combat Medic, Drill Sergeant, keynote speaker, discipline coach, author of Redefine the Discipline, and creator of the RTD System. After an SFAS non-select and hitting rock bottom, Adam made the...
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The Man Behind the Trident | Navy SEAL & Follower of Christ
For 20 years, Kris Hregdovic served in the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams. But the Trident is only part of his story. In this episode of the Peace, Power, and Purpose Podcast, Kris and I talk about the man behind the uniform and how his faith in Jesus Christ has shaped his identity, leadership, and…
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Life After the Navy SEAL Teams: The Hardest Mission | Cruzz Lanoha
Former U.S. Navy SEAL Jett “Cruzz” Lanoha spent years operating at the highest level. But some of his hardest battles began after the uniform came off. In this episode of the Peace, Power, and Purpose Podcast, Cruzz opens up about life after the SEAL Teams and the challenge of transitioning from…
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K9 Tambo’s Fight Against Cancer | Chris Bingham
Federal law enforcement officer Chris Bingham shares the powerful story of his retired K9 partner, Tambo, and the fight that changed both of their lives. After years of serving together, Tambo was diagnosed with aggressive cancer and given only weeks to live. What followed became a journey of...
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One Year Later: A Conversation on Faith, Grief & Hope | Pastor Jason Feeser
One year after becoming the very first guest on the Peace, Power & Purpose Podcast, Pastor Jason Feeser returns for one of our most personal conversations to date. This isn’t a formal interview. It’s two friends sitting down to reflect on the past year, the growth of the podcast, and the…
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Retired Navy SEAL Fred Kolberg | From the Tip of the Spear to the Foot of the Cross
Retired U.S. Navy SEAL and Special Operations Medic Fred Kolberg joins the Peace, Power & Purpose Podcast to share the incredible journey behind his book, The Blast: From the Tip of the Spear to the Foot of the Cross. After more than two decades serving in the SEAL Teams and becoming one of the...
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U.S. Army Chaplain Dr. Bryan Hedrick | Healing, Faith & Restoration
What is spiritual performance, and why has U.S. Army Special Operations invested in it? In this episode of the Peace, Power & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Dr. Bryan Hedrick, Group Chaplain for 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), leadership researcher, and performance strategist…
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Faith Through Tragedy | Army Veteran Derrick Balderas on Losing His Son
Army veteran Derrick Balderas shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son, Christian, and how faith in Jesus Christ helped him overcome unimaginable grief. In this powerful episode of the Peace, Power & Purpose Podcast, Derrick opens up about loss, fatherhood, resilience, mental health, law...
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The Hidden Cost of Being a Police Officer | Kevin P. Donaldson | PTSD, Trauma, Sobriety & Healing
What is the hidden cost of being a police officer? For Kevin P. Donaldson, the answer wasn’t found in the physical dangers of the job. It was found in the invisible wounds that followed. After surviving post-traumatic stress following an on-duty shooting in 2014, Kevin faced battles that few…
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Retired Delta Force Operator Jeff Tiegs on Christ, Spiritual Warfare & Leadership
Most people expect a retired Delta Force operator to talk about combat, missions, and selection. That’s not what this conversation is about. In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Jeff Tiegs, retired Delta Force operator, leadership expert, founder…
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The Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Law Enforcement | EMDR Therapist Harley Whitley
What happens when the people sworn to protect others are the ones silently struggling themselves? In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, I sit down with Harley Whitley, a licensed clinical social worker, parole behavioral health clinician, and EMDR therapist who specializes in...
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One Bullet Changed Everything | SWAT Operator & Sniper Sam Kosolofski’s Story
What happens when one bullet changes the course of your life forever? Sam Kosolofski spent 14 years in law enforcement, serving as a full-time SWAT operator and sniper. During a warrant service, he was shot in the line of duty, suffering life-changing injuries that led to a hip replacement and a...
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Wes Whitlock: The Man Behind Rogue American Apparel & a Culture That Stands for Something
What does it mean to truly stand for something? Wes Whitlock, founder and CEO of Rogue American Apparel, joins the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about building more than a brand, but creating a culture rooted in discipline, service, brotherhood, and purpose. From...
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The Silent Struggle of Successful Men | Black Hawk Pilot Adam Jones on Faith, Identity & Purpose
Success does not always equal fulfillment. In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Adam Jones joins the show to discuss the silent struggle many high-performing men face when achievements, titles, and accomplishments no longer provide the fulfillment they expected. Adam is a...
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Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards | The Venus Flytrap: Sex, Lies & Repercussions
Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards, author of The Venus Flytrap: Sex, Lies & Repercussions, joins the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about relationships, identity, personal responsibility, transformation, and breaking destructive cycles. From the choices we make to the…
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Alfred Brenner | Surviving With Grief: War, Loss, Service Dogs & Finding Hope After Trauma
Marine Corps veteran and former K9 handler Alfred Brenner joins Steve Morris on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about war, grief, trauma, healing, resilience, and finding purpose after loss. Alfred served as a United States Marine Corps K9 handler and deployed to...
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Perry Yee | From Navy SEAL to Faith, Purpose & Serving Veterans
Former Navy SEAL Perry Yee joins Steve Morris on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about identity, faith, leadership, and discovering a new mission after military service. After serving with SEAL Team 7 during Operation Enduring Freedom, Perry faced the same…
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Gavin Walker | The Viking Mindset: Success, Failure & Winning The War Within
Gavin Walker joins Steve Morris on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about discipline, mindset, success, failure, and finding purpose through life’s challenges. A National Champion Team USA athlete, entrepreneur, and creator behind @pride.of.vikings, Gavin shares…
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STRENGTH IS A STANDARD | Bert Sorin | Leadership, Discipline & Human Performance
Bert Sorin joins Steve Morris on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about leadership, discipline, human performance, resilience, strength culture, and building men capable of operating under pressure. As President & Co-Owner of Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Bert Sorin...
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Addiction, Recovery & Mental Health | Matthew Handy
Matthew Handy joins Steve Morris on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a raw and honest conversation about addiction, overdose, recovery, faith, mental health, relapse, fatherhood, accountability, and rebuilding life after adversity. As the founder of Harmony Grove Behavioral Health and…
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Mental Health, Faith & OCD | Neurodiversity, Leadership & Purpose | Valeriya Hjertenaes
Valeriya Hjertenaes joins Steve Morris on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about mental health, faith, neurodiversity, OCD, emotional regulation, leadership, and transforming adversity into purpose. Valeriya is a global keynote speaker, podcast host, and PhD-level...
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Walk Run Fly Again | Surviving a Helicopter Crash Changed Everything | John Alvarez
John “Ahab” Alvarez joins Steve Morris on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful Memorial Day conversation about military service, survival, resilience, faith, family, brotherhood, and rebuilding purpose after adversity. A retired combat aviator, veteran, author, husband, father…
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The Navy SEAL Mindset | Faith, Leadership & Mental Toughness | Alex Rogers
Former Navy SEAL Alex Rogers joins Steve Morris on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about faith, leadership, mental toughness, discipline, fatherhood, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mental health, and building a life rooted in purpose. After years operating at a high level…
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PURPOSE AFTER PAIN | Russ “Hoz” Hosmer on Discipline, Resilience & Human Performance
What happens when neuroscience, resilience, discipline, and purpose collide? In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Russ “Hoz” Hosmer — U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Founder of Constant Progression™, and a leader in human performance, behavioral...
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SEAL Team SIX to Extreme Survival | Don Mann | Navy SEAL Stories, Mental Toughness & Endurance
Retired Navy SEAL Team SIX member Don Mann joins the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about leadership, suffering, endurance, faith, mental toughness, and the mindset required to survive adversity. Don is a decorated combat veteran, endurance athlete, New York Times...
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Courtney Whitney | Survival, Betrayal & Rebuilding After Trauma
Courtney Whitney joins the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation on trauma, survival, mental health, resilience, and rebuilding your life after everything falls apart. In this episode, Courtney opens up about overcoming abuse, surviving unimaginable adversity, navigating...
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The Standard: Leadership, Purpose & Mindset with George Hayworth | Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast
What does it actually mean to live by a standard? In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with George Hayworth, Army officer, leader, and founder of Elite Sentinel Coaching, to break down leadership, discipline, masculinity, emotional intelligence, and the...
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Your Brain Is Working Against You | Dr. Ketam Hamdan on Trauma, Pain, and Purpose
Your brain, trauma, and belief systems are more connected than most people realize. In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Dr. Ketam Hamdan breaks down how brain science, mental health, and spirituality work together and why most people struggle to heal, find purpose, and...
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4 Seconds Changed Everything | Jay “Packy” Dempsey
What happens in 4 seconds can change your life forever. Retired Investigator and Sergeant Jay “Packy” Dempsey joins the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast to break down a real-life officer-involved shooting that unfolded in seconds and the aftermath that nearly cost him everything. A 25-year law...
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Skilled. Capable. Prepared. | Pat McNamara
Pat McNamara joins the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast. After 22 years in the United States Army, including time operating at the highest level within an Army Special Mission Unit, Pat built a reputation for discipline, precision, and leadership under pressure. This conversation goes beyond the...
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Ryan LaRose: Built in Chaos, Forged Through Discipline | Police Detective & SWAT
Ryan LaRose was built in chaos and forged through discipline. Raised in poverty and surrounded by instability, he faced rejection after rejection in his pursuit of becoming a police officer. Departments turned him down. One even forced him to resign because of his past. Most people would’ve quit....
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WELCOME TO THE MACHINE | Nick Lavery | Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast
Nick Lavery, U.S. Army Special Forces Chief Warrant Officer and Green Beret, joins the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast to share the truth about leadership, resilience, and returning to war after losing his leg in combat. After surviving an insider attack in Afghanistan that resulted in an...
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Toni Lavery | From Army Special Operations to Fox Force
Toni Lavery, a U.S. Army Sergeant Major and Special Operations leader, joins the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast to discuss leadership, mental resilience, and finding purpose beyond military service. With 25 years in high-stakes operational environments across the Middle East, Toni shares what…
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Life After the Badge: SWAT Officer on Masculinity, Purpose & Identity | Matthew J. Lyle
What happens when the badge comes off… and the mission is over? In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, former SWAT officer Matthew J. Lyle shares his journey through law enforcement, life after retirement, and the struggle many men face when their identity has been tied to the...
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From Ranger Regiment to Author: Inside Special Operations | Sean Hagerty
What does it really take to spend over two decades inside the Special Operations community—and who are you when it’s over? In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Sean Hagerty—retired Sergeant Major, former member of the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, and author of Jones...
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Rock Bottom → Rebuilt: Finding Purpose After Addiction | Gabe Smith
He tried to end his life… and it changed everything. In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Gabe Smith shares the truth behind addiction, hitting rock bottom, and what it actually takes to rebuild your life when everything falls apart. After years in the military and law...
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The Man Behind the Trident | Navy SEAL Zack Ferguson
Zack Ferguson is a former Navy SEAL with multiple deployments to Iraq, Yemen, Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, we go beyond the Trident, often referred to as the “Budweiser” and into the man behind it. Zack served as a Lead Sniper,...
About this show
Peace • Power • and Purpose Podcast is a raw, unfiltered podcast for men who refuse to stay broken, passive, or silent.Hosted by Steve Morris, the show explores men’s mental health, discipline, faith, leadership, and personal responsibility through real conversations and lived experience — not motivational fluff.Episodes confront the darkness men face: trauma, addiction, divorce, identity loss, spiritual warfare, and rebuilding life with clarity and conviction. Guests include veterans, first responders, pastors, entrepreneurs, and men who’ve been forged through pressure.This podcast is for men committed to growth, order, and purpose — in mind, body, and spirit.
Hosted by
Steve Morris