Peace, Power and Purpose Podcast

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 enforcement, endurance racing, and finding purpose through tragedy.No parent should ever have to bury their child. Yet Derrick chose to honor Christian’s life instead of allowing grief to define his own.In this episode, Steve Morris and Derrick discuss:• Losing a child and surviving unimaginable grief• Faith in Jesus Christ during life’s darkest moments• Army service and a career in law enforcement• Mental health, healing, and resilience• Fatherhood and honoring Christian’s legacy• Completing five full-distance Ironman triathlons in five consecutive days• Living a life of faith, purpose, and serviceIf you’re searching for conversations about faith, grief, fatherhood, military service, law enforcement, men’s mental health, resilience, purpose, and overcoming adversity, this episode is for you.Follow the Peace, Power & Purpose Podcast on Spotify for weekly conversations with veterans, first responders, athletes, leaders, and men of faith who are living lives of courage, discipline, and purpose.

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 people ever see. His journey through trauma, PTSD, childhood adversity, addiction, sobriety, mental health struggles, and ultimately healing has made him one of the leading voices for first responders, veterans, and anyone searching for hope after adversity.In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Kevin shares his story with complete honesty. We discuss:• The hidden cost of law enforcement• PTSD and officer-involved shootings• Childhood trauma and its lifelong impact• Mental health and suicide prevention• Addiction, sobriety, and recovery• Faith, resilience, and finding purpose through suffering• Why healing begins when we confront our pain instead of hiding from itKevin is the host of The Suffering Podcast, an Amazon bestselling author, nationally recognized speaker, and co-founder of the Dented Development Project, a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, and others recover from life’s deepest wounds.Whether you’re a police officer, first responder, veteran, or someone walking through your own struggles, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and practical wisdom.Connect with Kevin P. DonaldsonWebsite:https://www.realkevindonaldson.comThe Suffering Podcast:https://thesufferingpodcast.comYouTube:https://youtube.com/@thesufferingpodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/realkevindonaldsonhttps://www.instagram.com/thesufferingpodcastLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/real-kevin-p-donaldsonFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/kevinkpdhttps://www.facebook.com/thesufferingpodcastX:https://x.com/RealKevinDonhttps://x.com/TheSufferingPO1Follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more conversations on faith, leadership, men’s mental health, resilience, recovery, and living with purpose.

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 of Skull Games Solutions, and author of Where Have All the Heroes Gone?Jeff shares powerful insights on Jesus Christ, spiritual warfare, biblical leadership, modern masculinity, fatherhood, mental resilience, and what it truly means to become the man God created you to be.Together, they discuss leadership under pressure, faith after military service, the responsibility of men to lead their families with courage and integrity, the fight against human trafficking, and why our culture desperately needs heroes of character.Whether you’re a veteran, first responder, husband, father, business owner, or simply searching for greater purpose, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.If you enjoy conversations about faith, men’s mental health, leadership, purpose, resilience, biblical masculinity, and personal growth, be sure to follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast on Spotify so you never miss a new episode.Scripture of the Episode“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”1 Corinthians 16:13–14 (ESV)Watch the full video episode on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast YouTube channel for the complete conversation with Jeff Tiegs.https://youtu.be/iNsgULiUQH8?is=OuA7Vgq8TWM1WbKn

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 helping law enforcement officers and first responders process trauma, reduce stress, and reclaim their mental health.We discuss:• Why so many police officers avoid seeking help• The stigma surrounding mental health in law enforcement• How concerns about career impact keep officers suffering in silence• What EMDR therapy is and how it helps process trauma• Practical ways first responders can begin healingWhether you’re in law enforcement, the military, a first responder, or simply carrying the weight of past trauma, this conversation offers hope, practical insight, and a reminder that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.Scripture of the Episode“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.” — Isaiah 41:10No matter what you’re carrying today, you’re not alone.Need help? You’re not alone.If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is available 24/7, free and confidential.If you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services.

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 long road to recovery.In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Sam shares the untold story behind the shooting, the physical and emotional challenges of recovery, the impact on his marriage and family, the mental health struggles that followed, and how faith helped him rebuild his life with renewed purpose.This conversation goes far beyond law enforcement. It’s about resilience, identity, overcoming adversity, and discovering hope when life changes in an instant.Whether you’re in law enforcement, the military, a first responder, or simply navigating your own challenges, Sam’s story offers powerful lessons on perseverance, faith, and purpose.If you enjoy conversations about faith, resilience, leadership, mental health, and personal growth, be sure to follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast so you never miss an episode.Follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast on YouTube for full video episodes and on Instagram for exclusive clips, behind-the-scenes content, and guest updates.

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 serving as a United States Marine and working as a private military contractor to founding Rogue American Apparel in 2011, Wes has dedicated his life to building communities centered around conviction, resilience, and living for something bigger than yourself.As the founder of Rogue American Apparel, Invader Coffee, and Disciples of Iron, Wes continues to create a movement that reaches far beyond clothing, connecting veterans, law enforcement, first responders, and everyday Americans through shared values and purpose.In this episode, Wes Whitlock shares his perspective on:• Building Rogue American Apparel• Life lessons from the Marine Corps• Transitioning after service• Entrepreneurship and creating a mission-driven brand• Fatherhood and leaving a legacy• Discipline, leadership, and personal growth• Finding purpose through adversityThis conversation goes beyond business.It’s about legacy.It’s about purpose.It’s about standing for something.Follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for conversations about faith, resilience, leadership, fatherhood, mental health, service, and personal transformation.Guest:Wes WhitlockFounder & CEO: Rogue American ApparelFounder: Invader CoffeeFounder: Disciples of IronHost: Going Rogue with Wes WhitlockUnited States MarinePrivate Military Contractor#PeacePowerPurposePodcast#WesWhitlock#RogueAmericanApparel#InvaderCoffee#MarineCorps

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 former Army Captain, UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, and Founder & CEO of Kingdom Operatives. After years of pursuing success and leadership, Adam discovered that true identity is not found in what we accomplish, but in who God created us to become.In this conversation, we discuss:• The silent struggle within high performers• Achievement vs alignment• Chasing success but still feeling something is missing• Correcting drift before it pulls you away from your purpose• The “weapons of mass deception” that keep men stuck• Discovering your Kingdom assignment• Learning to receive the love of the Father• Faith, family, leadership, and living with purposeThis episode is for the men who have built the career, reached the goals, and checked the boxes but still feel God calling them toward something greater.Your identity is bigger than your achievements.Connect with Adam Jones:Kingdom Operatives:https://kingdomoperatives.comInstagram:@KingdomOperativesSubscribe to the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for conversations about faith, mental health, leadership, resilience, and transformation.#PeacePowerPurposePodcast#AdamJones#KingdomOperatives#MensMentalHealth#JesusChrist

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 patterns we repeat, Dr. Edwards explores how our past experiences, relationships, and decisions can shape the direction of our lives — and what it takes to recognize those patterns and create lasting change.In this episode we discuss:• The story behind The Venus Flytrap: Sex, Lies & Repercussions• Losing yourself in unhealthy relationships• Why people repeat destructive patterns• The impact of choices and consequences• Taking ownership of your life• Breaking cycles of self-sabotage• Rebuilding confidence, discipline, and self-worth• Emotional resilience and personal growth• Finding purpose through transformationReal growth begins when we have the courage to look honestly at ourselves.Our choices matter.Our habits matter.Our relationships matter.Changing your life requires ownership, discipline, and the willingness to rebuild the foundation of who you are.Connect with Dr. Stephen Paul EdwardsWebsite / Resources:https://bit.ly/3OVvLN4Free Guide:https://bit.ly/4e4ixpWCoaching & Counselling:https://vft23.com/coaching-and-counselling/?utm_source=Steve+Morris&utm_medium=Peace%2C+Power+and+Purpose+Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast+Interview+-Steve+MorrisUse Code: VFT23!Subscribe for conversations about faith, mental health, resilience, overcoming adversity, and finding your purpose.Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast#PeacePowerPurposePodcast#PersonalGrowth#MentalHealth#Relationships#Purpose

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 Afghanistan in 2010, where he experienced the realities of combat, the responsibility of protecting others, and the unbreakable bond between a Marine and his working dog, Grief.But Alfred’s story did not end on the battlefield.After returning home, he faced the invisible battles many veterans carry: grief, trauma, identity, loss, and learning how to move forward when life looks completely different than you imagined.Through Surviving With Grief, Alfred now uses his experiences to help others understand that healing does not mean forgetting. It means finding the strength to keep moving forward.In this episode:• Life as a Marine Corps K9 handler• Deploying to Afghanistan• The bond between a handler and military working dog• Combat experiences and coming home• Navigating grief and loss• Veteran mental health and healing• Finding identity after service• Turning pain into purposeThis conversation is about more than war.It is about love, loss, resilience, hope, and discovering that even through our hardest seasons, our story is not over.Stay the course.Follow Alfred Brenner:www.survivingwithgrief.comFollow and subscribe to Peace • Power • & Purpose for conversations about faith, mental health, leadership, resilience, veterans, and finding purpose through adversity.#PeacePowerPurpose #VeteranMentalHealth #USMC #MilitaryPodcast #Resilience

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 question many veterans face when the uniform comes off:“Who am I now?”Through faith, service, and a commitment to helping others, Perry found a renewed purpose beyond his military career.Perry is the founder of Active Valor, a nonprofit organization connecting veterans with children of fallen service members through mentorship, adventure, and leadership. He is also the founder of Fortified Measures, where he continues teaching preparation, confidence, and personal responsibility.In this episode, Perry and Steve discuss:• Life after the Navy SEAL Teams• Finding purpose beyond titles and achievements• Active Valor and serving Gold Star families• Brotherhood, mentorship, and veteran mental health• What true biblical masculinity looks like• Marriage, family, faith, and becoming a warrior for ChristThis conversation is not about war stories.It’s about transformation, redemption, and becoming the person God created you to be.Follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for conversations about faith, resilience, mental health, leadership, and overcoming adversity.#PerryYee #ActiveValor #NavySEAL #VeteranMentalHealth #GoldStarFamilies #Faith #ChristianMen #Leadership #MensMentalHealth #Purpose

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 the lessons learned from chasing big goals, facing setbacks, and realizing that accomplishments alone do not define who you are.In this episode, Gavin and Steve discuss:• Why comparison is the thief of joy• The question that changed the way Gavin looked at himself• Doing everything right and still facing closed doors• The difference between success and true fulfillment• Building confidence from the inside out• How social media impacts identity and self-worth• The importance of your inner circle• Men’s mental health and overcoming silent battles• Creating a life built around purpose and serviceSuccess is not just about winning.It is about who you become through the victories, failures, and challenges along the way.Listen to more conversations on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast.Available on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • YouTube#PeacePowerPurposePodcast #MentalHealth #Mindset #Discipline #Purpose

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 has become one of the most respected figures in modern strength culture, working alongside elite athletes, tactical professionals, military operators, and high performers across multiple disciplines.Raised in a family deeply rooted in strength and performance, Bert grew up with a barbell in his hands and went on to become a 4 time Division 1 All American, SEC Champion, former record holder, and Olympic Trials athlete.In this episode, Bert and Steve discuss strength as a standard, mental toughness, accountability, leadership, brotherhood, tactical culture, resilience, faith, family, legacy, and why modern society desperately needs stronger men physically, mentally, and spiritually.Nick Lavery introduced Bert and Steve, and conversations involving Pat McNamara, special operations culture, human performance, and leadership helped shape this powerful episode.Although Bert never served in the military himself, Sorinex equipment and innovation have played a major role in supporting athletes, veterans, and tactical professionals before, during, and after deployment.This conversation goes far beyond fitness. It’s about purpose, standards, discipline, and becoming the strongest version of yourself in every area of life.Watch on YouTube • Listen on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music#PeacePowerPurposePodcast #BertSorin #Sorinex #Leadership #HumanPerformance

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 host of the “My Last Relapse” podcast, Matthew shares his personal testimony of overcoming addiction and helping others fight their way out of darkness.Topics include:• Addiction and long-term recovery• Mental health and behavioral health treatment• Faith, purpose, and accountability• Overdose, relapse, and rebuilding life• Leadership through adversity• Helping others heal through testimony and serviceThis episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, purpose can be rebuilt, and no one is beyond redemption.Watch on YouTube • Listen on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music#PeacePowerPurposePodcast #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #Recovery #Purpose

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 expert in neurodiversity and sustainable leadership. Living with OCD herself, she shares how discipline, precision, emotional resilience, and self-awareness became strengths instead of limitations.In this episode, we discuss:• Mental health awareness and faith• Living and leading with OCD• Neurodiversity in high-performance environments• Emotional regulation and sustainable success• Leadership and cognitive diversity• Self-doubt, resilience, and personal growth• Purpose-driven living• Building systems for long-term mental fitnessThis conversation is honest, thoughtful, and deeply important for anyone navigating mental health challenges while striving to lead, grow, and live with purpose.Learn more about Valeriya Hjertenaes:https://bio.site/ValeriyaImpact.GlobalSubscribe on YouTube so you don’t miss future conversations surrounding mental health, leadership, resilience, faith, discipline, and personal growth.Listen on Spotify • Watch on YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music#PeacePowerPurposePodcast #MentalHealth #Faith #Purpose

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, and Mustang enthusiast, John shares the life changing story of surviving a catastrophic helicopter crash, the recovery process that followed, and the mindset that helped carry him through it all.This episode dives into:• Combat aviation• Military brotherhood• Leadership under pressure• Family and fatherhood• Recovery and resilience• Mental toughness• Overcoming adversity• Purpose after service• Faith, gratitude, and perspectiveJohn Alvarez is the co author of Walk Run Fly Again and a living example of perseverance, discipline, courage, and refusing to quit when life changes unexpectedly.This is one of the most powerful and emotional conversations ever released on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast.Watch on YouTube • Listen on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Musichttps://www.walkrunflyagain.com/#PeacePowerPurposePodcast #Veteran #Military #Leadership #MemorialDay

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 in the military, Alex transitioned into entrepreneurship, coaching, and mentorship focused on helping men develop resilience, accountability, confidence, and leadership in every area of life.This episode dives into:• The Navy SEAL mindset• Faith and purpose• Mental toughness and resilience• Leadership under pressure• Mental health and vulnerability• Why men need to ask for help• Discipline and accountability• Fatherhood and family• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and competition• Entrepreneurship and coaching• Operating with consistency instead of motivationOne of the most powerful moments in this conversation is Alex explaining why vulnerability is not weakness and why too many men suffer in silence instead of reaching out for help.This is a real conversation about adversity, growth, masculinity, faith, leadership, sacrifice, and learning how to lead yourself when life gets hard.Watch on YouTube • Listen on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music#PeacePowerPurposePodcast #NavySEAL #MentalToughness #Leadership #Faith #JiuJitsu #Fatherhood

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 development, and mental resilience.With more than 25 years of experience working with veterans, first responders, executives, and high performers, Russ breaks down the realities of PTSD recovery, vulnerability, surrender, discipline, leadership, and the survival mechanisms that keep so many people stuck.This conversation dives into:• PTSD recovery and resilience • Neuroscience and behavioral change • Vulnerability and surrender • Mental performance and accountability • Leadership under pressure • Discipline, structure, and execution • Human optimization and personal growth This is a powerful conversation about healing, identity, mental toughness, and learning how to operate at a higher level without losing yourself in the process.Listen now on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast.Available on YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music

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 Best Selling Author, and one of the most respected figures in the world of extreme adventure racing and human performance.In this episode, we discuss Navy SEAL culture, combat experience, brotherhood, discipline, purpose, overcoming hardship, Ted Nugent, endurance racing, resilience, and what it truly means to keep moving forward through pain and pressure.This episode is packed with powerful stories, lessons on leadership, and hard-earned wisdom from a man who has spent his life operating at the edge of human endurance.Topics include:• Navy SEAL training • SEAL Team SIX culture • Leadership and discipline • Mental toughness • Faith and purpose • Endurance racing • Brotherhood and resilience • Overcoming adversity Listen now on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast.usfrogmann.com

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 mental health struggles, and rebuilding purpose through pain. From law enforcement to personal loss, this is a raw conversation about perseverance, identity, healing, and refusing to stay down when life hits hard.Courtney shares the emotional realities of trauma, fear, identity loss, and learning how to move forward after devastating experiences. This episode explores mental health, accountability, resilience, and the fight to reclaim purpose when life feels completely broken.Courtney is also involved with:• Rocky Mountain Service Dog Project• The Rivetin’ Rosie’s ProjectWatch the full video episode on YouTube.Follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music so you don’t miss future episodes.#PeacePowerPurposePodcast #MentalHealth #Resilience #LawEnforcement #Trauma

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 mindset required to lead with purpose.George shares lessons from serving with the 101st Airborne Division, transitioning leadership beyond the military, and helping men become stronger leaders in their homes, relationships, and communities.This conversation dives into identity, marriage, fatherhood, resilience, long-term thinking, and the hard truth about becoming the man you are called to be.Topics include:• Leadership and accountability• Masculinity and purpose• Emotional intelligence for men• Marriage and fatherhood• Discipline and mindset• Transition after military service• Building direction and structure in lifeWatch on YouTubeListen on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon MusicSubscribe to the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes.Connect with George:theelitesentinel.compresentfathers.com

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 understand their identity.Dr. Hamdan is a licensed therapist, educator, and founder of the Brain Health Center. Her work focuses on helping people understand how trauma, neurological patterns, and belief systems shape behavior and how to retrain the mind for clarity, discipline, and purpose.In this conversation, we cover:• Brain science and how it impacts behavior, identity, and decision making• The connection between mental health, faith, and personal growth• Why rejection and emotional pain affect the brain like physical pain• Overcoming trauma, internal blocks, and limiting beliefs• The role of meditation, prayer, and spiritual discipline in healing• What it means to live with purpose and directionThis episode is for anyone looking to better understand their mind, break through internal barriers, and build a stronger foundation for mental, emotional, and spiritual health.Follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast on Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes.Media & SocialsWebsite: Brain Health CenterInstagram: @brainhealthdocFacebook: Brain Health Doc

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 enforcement veteran, former SWAT commander, and Military Police veteran in the Alabama National Guard, Dempsey spent decades working narcotics, K9, and violent crime investigations. He operated in high-risk environments for years, but nothing prepared him for what came after the shooting.This episode goes beyond the badge.We talk about PTSD, addiction, identity loss, and the internal battles most men never speak about, especially in law enforcement and first responders.This is not just about what happened in those four seconds.It is about what happens after.Dempsey shares the truth behind his book The Fastest 4 Seconds, a documented account supported by investigators, eyewitness testimony, and dashboard footage.More importantly, he opens up about faith, resilience, and rebuilding a life when everything falls apart.This episode covers law enforcement training, officer involved shootings, use of force, and the mental health challenges faced by police officers and first responders.Listen now and follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes.Watch the full video version on YouTube: Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast

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 surface.We break down what it actually takes to operate at an elite level and what that demands from a man long after the mission ends.From rebuilding when motivation is gone to maintaining standards when it is easier to quit, Pat shares hard-earned lessons on discipline, identity, and execution.This episode covers:Discipline without motivationLeadership and accountabilityIdentity beyond the uniformStandards, consistency, and decision-makingPat is the founder of Tactical Applications Group, host of the University of Badassery, and author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting) and Sentinel.If you are serious about leadership, discipline, and purpose, this conversation delivers.⸻Watch on YouTube • Listen on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon MusicSubscribe so you do not miss future episodes of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast.⸻Follow Pat McNamara:https://www.instagram.com/tmacsinc?igsh=MW9oZWtma3Z4Y2Nyag==Follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast:https://youtube.com/@peacepowerpurposepodcast?si=ZcMlWVjyf_niRzzvPeacePowerPurposePodcast PatMcNamara Leadership Discipline MentalToughness

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.He didn’t.In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Ryan shares how he fought through adversity to become a Police Detective and SWAT operator—while raising a son, supporting his family, and breaking the cycle he grew up in.This conversation dives into resilience, discipline, faith, and what it takes to earn your place when nothing is given.Follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast on Spotify and share this episode with someone who needs it.

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 above-the-knee amputation, Nick refused medical retirement and fought his way back to operational status, becoming the first Special Forces operator to return to combat as an amputee.This conversation goes beyond the uniform into identity, discipline, faith, and what it really takes to rebuild your life when everything is taken from you.Nick is the Founder and CEO of Precision Components LLC, founder of MCHN, and author of Objective Secure.⸻🔗 Connect with Nick Lavery🌐 Precision Components LLChttps://www.precisioncomponentsllc.com/🌐 MCHNhttps://www.mchn.co/📘 Objective Securehttps://www.objectivesecure.com/(If redirected, search on Amazon)📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nick.machine.lavery/⸻🎙️ Watch / Listen to the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast📺 YouTubehttps://youtu.be/VM0gcHKV4zA?si=NMu0vs_4xRqxupkU⸻🎯 In this episode, we discuss:• Returning to combat after catastrophic injury• Leadership under pressure in Special Operations• Identity beyond the uniform• Discipline, resilience, and mental toughness• Building MCHN and leading in the civilian world⸻⚠️ SupportIf you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone.Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.⸻#PeacePowerPurposePodcast #NickLavery #GreenBeret #SpecialForces #Leadership

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 it takes to lead under pressure, navigate identity after service, and continue the mission in civilian life.She is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Fox Force, a nonprofit focused on developing disciplined, self-reliant women through training, mentorship, and real-world capability.In this episode, we cover leadership, transition after the military, mental health, suicide awareness, and building purpose-driven lives.⚠️ If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone.In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.🎙️ Listen now on the Peace • Power • & Purpose PodcastAlso available on YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music👉 Follow the show for more conversations on leadership, faith, resilience, and purpose.—🔗 Connect with Toni Lavery:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-l-nashville-professional/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox.force.lv/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582531506697Website: www.foxforce55.orgDonate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-9539

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 uniform.This conversation goes far beyond policing.We dive into masculinity, faith, discipline, and what it means to rebuild your purpose when the role that once defined you is gone.In this episode, we discuss:• Life in law enforcement and SWAT• Identity and purpose after retirement• The war on masculinity in modern culture• Faith, discipline, and rebuilding as a man• The struggle of being a warrior without a missionIf you’ve ever wrestled with identity, purpose, or finding your place after life changes—this episode is for you.🎙️ Follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for more conversations on masculinity, faith, discipline, mental resilience, and purpose.

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 Point and Cabal—shares the reality behind elite military service and the transition that follows.After 25+ years in Special Operations, including 16 years at a highly selective unit at Fort Belvoir, Sean retired with multiple honors including three Bronze Stars. But this conversation goes far beyond deployments and accolades.We discuss leadership, life after the military, identity, faith, purpose, and the mental weight of service.This isn’t about war stories for entertainment.This is about the man behind the uniform.🎙️ Peace • Power • & Purpose PodcastAvailable on YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon MusicFollow Sean Hagerty:https://authorseanhagerty.com/

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 enforcement, Gabe found himself battling alcohol addiction, losing control, and facing a breaking point that nearly cost him everything. What followed wasn’t easy—it was a decision to live differently, one day at a time.This conversation goes deep into mental health, identity after service, discipline, and the reality of recovery. No shortcuts. No hype. Just the work it takes to rebuild.If you’ve ever struggled, felt lost, or questioned your purpose—this episode is for you.⸻About Gabe SmithGabe Smith is a former Army veteran and law enforcement officer who now helps others rebuild their lives through Precision Resilience Training Group and the Resilient Heroes Foundation. After years of addiction and a near-fatal turning point, he now leads others toward discipline, purpose, and resilience.⸻🎧 Peace • Power • & Purpose PodcastReal conversations on discipline, mental resilience, faith, and purpose—featuring veterans, first responders, and men who have faced adversity and chosen to rebuild.🎙 Available on:YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music

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, Pointman, JTAC, Combatives Instructor, and Weapons Ordnance Specialist, operating at the highest level of special operations.But this conversation goes deeper than combat.We talk about identity after the military, discipline beyond the mission, mental resilience, and what it takes to lead when the structure is gone.When the uniform comes off… who are you?Now a co-owner of Defense Strategies Group, Zack trains civilians in real-world self-defense while continuing to lead through mentorship, martial arts, and teaching.This is a real conversation about purpose, responsibility, and the mindset forged through elite service.⸻🔥 KEY TOPICSNavy SEAL mindset, life after military, veteran transition, discipline, leadership, mental resilience, identity, purpose, self-defense training, men’s mental health⸻🎧 ABOUT THE SHOWThe Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast delivers raw, unfiltered conversations on discipline, leadership, mental health, and purpose—featuring veterans, first responders, and men who have walked through adversity and come out stronger.

No Excuses. No Limits. Faith & Discipline | Big DIn this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Dan “Big D” Sachkowsky for a raw, unfiltered conversation on discipline, accountability, and what it truly takes to win in life.What started as a conversation about mindset and performance took an unexpected turn into faith, conviction, and the role God plays in real transformation.This isn’t surface-level motivation.This is about eliminating excuses, building discipline, and stepping fully into your purpose as a man.If you’re tired of being stuck…If you’re done negotiating with weakness…If you’re ready to take ownership of your life…This episode is for you.⸻⚔️ In This Episode: • Discipline vs motivation • Why most men stay stuck • Taking ownership and responsibility • Faith and personal transformation • Eliminating excuses for good⸻🎙 Peace • Power • & Purpose PodcastReal conversations. Real men. Real purpose.Available on: YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music

9/11 changed everything.For Jason Andrews, it wasn’t just a moment in history—it was the moment that set his life on a completely different path.In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Jason shares how the events of 9/11 led him to serve, what he experienced in the Coast Guard, and the internal battles that followed—injury, adversity, and the silent struggles many men face after service.Now serving with Homeland Security and building his own brand, Jason opens up about what it really takes to rebuild, find purpose, and stay mission-ready when life hits hard.This is a real conversation about:• Answering the call after 9/11• Life in the Coast Guard and beyond• Injury, adversity, and the mental fight• Veteran mental health and suicide prevention• Brotherhood and not going through it alone• Building purpose through leadership and serviceNo hype. No filters. Just truth.⸻🎙 Listen on:Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • YouTube👉 Subscribe to the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast and follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

What does 22 years of service in the U.S. Air Force teach a man about purpose—and what happens when faith becomes the turning point?In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Patrick J. Wright, a retired Air Force veteran who served 22 years, including his final 9 years as SOF Aircrew in Air Force Special Operations.Patrick shares what it’s like to operate at a high level for over two decades—and how, after all of it, an unexpected encounter with Jesus Christ in 2015 changed everything.From leadership and identity to struggle, redemption, and life after service, this conversation explores what it really means to live with purpose—and why success alone is never enough.👉 If you’re looking for real conversations on faith, discipline, leadership, and purpose—follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next.Check out his book: MY LIFE'S SOUNDTRACK: Memoirs of a soul searching for peacehttps://a.co/d/08nMpGV0

From combat to coffee—this is what purpose looks like after service.In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Damien Celaya, a U.S. Army combat veteran and the owner/operator of Freedom Bear Coffee.Damien shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship, opening up about the challenges veterans face after leaving the battlefield and how he built a brand rooted in resilience, humor, and brotherhood.This conversation dives into military transition, veteran mental health, identity, and purpose—and what it takes to keep moving forward when the mission changes.Freedom Bear Coffee isn’t just a business—it’s a community built on discipline, connection, and supporting those who have served.If you’re a veteran, entrepreneur, or someone navigating life after adversity, this episode will hit home.Connect with Damien Celaya / Freedom Bear CoffeeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedombearcoffee

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Damian Porter — a former operator with the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS), a Western Australia police officer, and a career firefighter with more than 15 years of frontline service.Damian served with 1 NZSAS Group in the Counter Terrorist Team, specializing in hostage rescue and high-risk operations. After transitioning from military service and law enforcement, he dedicated his life to teaching others the realities of survival, resilience, and operating under pressure.Now widely known as the “How Not To Die Guy,” Damian focuses on practical self-defense, situational awareness, and mental resilience — helping everyday people better prepare for real-world threats.In this conversation, Steve and Damian discuss:• The mindset required to operate in elite special forces• What real self-defense actually means in the real world• The legal and psychological consequences of violence most people overlook• Lessons learned from military service, policing, and firefighting• How to build resilience and mental toughness in modern lifeDamian also hosts the Straight Talk: Mind & Muscle Podcast, where he interviews high performers from military, athletics, and leadership communities about the mindset required to perform at the highest level.This episode is a powerful conversation about discipline, survival, responsibility, and living with purpose.⸻Connect with Damian PorterWebsitehttps://www.hownottodieguys.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hownottodieguy/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/damian.porter.71PodcastStraight Talk: Mind & Muscle⸻Listen to the Peace • Power • & Purpose PodcastAvailable on:YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Stephen D. Powell, founder of The GunLife Coach, a USAF veteran, firearms instructor, and range consultant who works with individuals and organizations on self-defense training, firearms education, and mindset development.Through years of working with people in high-stress environments, Stephen has seen firsthand how preparation, discipline, and mental resilience determine how someone responds when pressure hits.In this conversation, Steve and Stephen discuss why many men struggle under pressure, the importance of personal responsibility, and how proper training can transform fear into confidence. They explore the psychology behind stress, decision-making in dangerous situations, and why mindset and preparation matter far more than most people realize.This episode is a powerful discussion about self-defense, leadership, discipline, and the mindset required to stay calm and capable when it matters most.The Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast features conversations with veterans, leaders, athletes, and high-performers who share lessons on resilience, discipline, faith, and purpose.Also available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.Connect with StephenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegunlifecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegunlifecoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGunLifeCoachTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegunlifecoachWebsite: https://www.thegunlifecoach.com

Many men survive war… but lose themselves after the uniform comes off.In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Michael Kurcina — former U.S. Marine, U.S. Army infantryman and Psychological Operations specialist, founder of Spotter Up Tactical Solutions, and creator of SpotterUp.com.After years operating in high-stress combat environments, Michael faced the deeper battle many men experience after service — trauma, loss of identity, and the search for purpose beyond the uniform.Through suffering and personal struggle, he ultimately discovered that true strength isn’t found in trying to carry life alone, but in faith, humility, and identity in Christ.In this powerful conversation, Steve and Michael discuss:• The unseen battles veterans face after war• Trauma, identity loss, and the struggle many men face after service• Why suffering often becomes the doorway to transformation• Faith and masculinity in a broken world• Rebuilding purpose and identity through ChristMichael is also the author of We Fight Monsters, We Wrestle Silently, and We Make Ghosts, and host of the Spotter Up Podcast, where he shares stories from warriors, veterans, and leaders who have faced darkness and come out stronger.This is a raw conversation about war, trauma, masculinity, faith, redemption, and finding purpose after the fight.⸻Follow Michael KurcinaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/wefightmonsters/Spotter Uphttps://spotterup.com⸻🎙 Peace • Power • & Purpose PodcastAvailable on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

What can military service teach us about leadership, listening, and navigating life’s hardest lessons?In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Jay Richardson, an Army veteran and host of the Conservative Chocolate Podcast, for an honest and surprisingly fun conversation about life after the military, leadership, mental health, and the lessons that shape a man.Jay shares stories from his time in the Army, insights he’s learned throughout his career, and the blunt advice his grandfather gave him that stuck with him for life — a lesson that continues to guide how he approaches leadership and relationships today.This episode blends humor, real talk, and meaningful conversation about the experiences that shape who we become.Topics discussed in this episode include:• Military service and lessons from the Army• Leadership and personal growth• Mental health and navigating life’s challenges• The value of listening and learning from others• Honest conversations about faith and perspective• Humor and real-life wisdomIf you enjoy conversations about leadership, military life, personal growth, and real discussions about purpose, this episode is for you.Full episodes of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast are available on:YouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSubscribe for conversations with veterans, leaders, and people pursuing peace, power, and purpose in their lives.

Former Green Beret Chris Lee joins the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about life in U.S. Army Special Forces, leadership, and the battles many warriors face after the uniform comes off.Chris shares insights from his time in Special Forces, his work alongside Nick Lavery, and the leadership development work he is doing through MCHN.He also discusses his book Beyond the Battlefield, where he dives deeper into the lessons learned in war, leadership, and transitioning to life after the military.One of the most powerful parts of this episode is Chris opening up about returning to God and rediscovering his faith, leading into a deep conversation about spiritual warfare and the unseen battles men face long after combat.This conversation goes far beyond war stories.It’s about faith, discipline, purpose, and the war for the soul.Listen now on:YouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon Music

What does it really mean to walk by the Holy Spirit instead of living in the flesh?In this live episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Joe Thompson to discuss the biblical battle between the flesh and the Spirit and what it means to follow God in a world driven by temptation and distraction.Drawing from the teachings of the Apostle Paul, this conversation explores the daily spiritual struggle between sinful desires and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We talk about repentance, discipline, faith, and what it truly means to belong to Christ and live a Spirit-led life.This episode is for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Christian faith, spiritual discipline, and walking with God in everyday life.Full episodes of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast are also available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.⸻Scriptures DiscussedRomans 8:7–9Galatians 5:16–17Galatians 5:19–21Romans 8:131 Corinthians 6:19⸻ • Walking by the Holy Spirit • Flesh vs Spirit • Christian podcast • Biblical teaching • Spiritual discipline • Christian men • Faith and purpose

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Robyn Gudaitis, a second-generation police officer and dual-purpose police K-9 handler with over 15 years of law enforcement experience.Robyn shares what life is really like behind the badge — the discipline, responsibility, and emotional weight that come with serving in law enforcement.Raised in a police family and shaped by years on patrol, she explains the path to becoming a K-9 handler, the bond between handler and working dog, and the leadership required in high-stress environments.Robyn also opens up about being diagnosed with PTSD following a critical work incident in 2016, and what it took to continue serving while navigating trauma and personal growth.This conversation focuses on the human side of policing — resilience, identity, and the mental health challenges faced by first responders.This episode covers:• Police K-9 handler life• PTSD in law enforcement• First responder mental health• Leadership under pressure• Discipline and resilience• Life behind the badge⸻Listen on:YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon MusicSubscribe to the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for real conversations about discipline, mental health, faith, and purpose.

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Erin Nugent — former Australian Police Detective, first responder wellness coach, and host of I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness.This powerful conversation explores the emotional weight carried by police officers, firefighters, veterans, paramedics, and their families — and why first responders are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty.Erin shares what life inside emergency services really looks like, including the strain on marriages, the reality of bringing trauma home, and the long-term impact of unresolved stress.We discuss:• First responder mental health and suicide awareness• The hidden pressure inside first responder marriages• Supporting a spouse who carries trauma home• Why dark humor can be survival in emergency services• Processing trauma years after leaving the job• Losing her father to suicide and turning pain into purpose• Breaking stigma around vulnerability in first responders• Why “holding space” can help save livesThis episode is about real people carrying real weight.If you serve in law enforcement, fire service, military, or emergency medicine — or love someone who does — this conversation matters.Strength isn’t silence.Real power includes compassion.First responder mental health • Police mental health • Suicide prevention • PTSD recovery • Law enforcement • First responder marriage • Trauma healing • Veteran mental health • Mental health podcast • Peace Power Purpose Podcast

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Gareth Hoernel, founder of G.T.H. Consulting Group, LLC, to break down what real leadership looks like when pressure is high, stakes are real, and failure is not an option.With decades of experience in risk mitigation, disaster recovery, private security, and executive protection, Gareth shares a disciplined, no-nonsense perspective on preparedness, operational resilience, and decision-making under uncertainty.This conversation goes beyond theory.It’s about how leaders think, prepare, and respond when everything is on the line.In this episode:• Risk mitigation strategies leaders overlook• Executive protection principles applied to business and life• Decision-making under pressure• Building operational resilience• The mindset required when failure is not an optionThis episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, first responders, veterans, and anyone responsible for protecting people, missions, or organizations.If you value discipline, clarity, and responsibility at a high level — this conversation matters.⸻🎧 Listen on:SpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon MusicYouTube⸻Risk mitigationExecutive protectionLeadership under pressureOperational resilienceSecurity consultingDecision-making under stressPreparedness mindsetDisaster recovery leadership

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, host Steve Morris sits down with Joe Swanson — former California Highway Patrol officer, tactical wellness instructor, and creator of the Tactical Resilience Training System™.Joe brings over 20 years of real-world law enforcement experience, including patrol operations, officer safety instruction, field training, and wellness program development for agencies across the country.This is not surface-level self-care.This is operational readiness — resilience, leadership, and performance under sustained pressure.Joe explains why resilience is not optional for first responders and leaders, but a tactical necessity, and how cumulative stress, trauma, and cultural conditioning quietly degrade performance, decision-making, and identity when left unchecked.In this episode, we discuss: • The hidden cost of cumulative stress in law enforcement and leadership • Why officer wellness must be operationalized, not treated as an afterthought • Tactical systems for resilience, safety, and performance longevity • The difference between motivation and systems that hold up under pressure • Leadership responsibility in building resilient teams and healthy culture • How physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual readiness intersect in real-world operationsJoe’s approach is direct, practical, and field-tested — designed for those who operate in high-stakes environments where failure has real consequences.This episode is for: • Law enforcement & first responders • Leaders under sustained pressure • Veterans transitioning after service • Men rebuilding discipline, identity, and purposeIf you care about performance, responsibility, and longevity, this conversation matters.⸻🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music📌 Follow the show for conversations on leadership, resilience, discipline, and purpose.⸻Joe Swanson, Tactical Resilience, Officer Wellness, Law Enforcement Leadership, First Responder Mental Health, Leadership Under Pressure, Men’s Leadership, Resilience Training, Peace Power Purpose Podcast

What happens when the mission ends—but life doesn’t slow down?In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, host Steve Morris sits down with David Griego, a 22-year retired U.S. Army veteran and current Senior Protection & Mission Assurance Advisor within the Department of Defense.David shares the realities many veterans and high-performing men are unprepared for after leaving structured service—identity loss, mental and emotional transition, faith, family pressure, and the search for purpose beyond the uniform.This is an honest, grounded conversation about leadership after service, recovery, and what it takes to stay disciplined and mission-focused when the rules change.In this episode, we discuss: • Life after the military and identity transition • Mental health, recovery, and resilience • Faith, family, and staying grounded under pressure • Leadership lessons beyond the uniform • Serving others when the mission evolvesThis episode is especially relevant for veterans, first responders, leaders, and men navigating major life transitions.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube⸻military veterans, life after military, veteran transition, men’s mental health, leadership after service, faith and discipline, veteran podcast, life after combat, purpose after service, military leadership

Sometimes loving yourself means cutting weight.Not everything — and not everyone — gets to come with you.In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, we break down the side of self-love most people avoid talking about:growth requires subtraction.That means: • Letting go of people who drain your energy • Walking away from environments fueled by gossip and drama • Releasing habits and attachments that look good on the outside but leave you empty insideReal self-love demands an honest audit of your life:Is this relationship adding value — or costing you peace?Is this job building purpose — or stealing your soul?Is this habit sharpening you — or slowly breaking you?As you evolve into the man you’re called to become, your circle will change.That’s not betrayal. That’s maturity.This episode is for men who are serious about: • personal growth • emotional discipline • leadership • healing • living with purpose and convictionYou don’t find peace by adding more.You find it by removing what no longer belongs.⸻self lovemen’s personal growthemotional disciplinemale leadershipmental toughnesspurpose driven lifemen’s mental healthfaith and masculinity

In this powerful episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, host Steve Morris sits down with Lauren Friedman, Founder & CEO of the Why Go Project, to explore trauma, nervous system healing, and the art of human connection.This conversation breaks down why trauma lives in the body, not just the mind — and why nervous system literacy may be the missing foundation of real healing, connection, and personal transformation.Lauren brings more than four decades of lived experience, resilience, and insight, reframing trauma through her concept Survival Mode as a Superpower™ — not as weakness, but as intelligence that can be integrated, regulated, and transformed through embodiment and connection.In this episode, we cover: • Trauma and the nervous system — and why healing starts in the body • Nervous system literacy as the foundation of wellness and leadership • Embodiment as a lived practice, not a buzzword • How survival mode shapes identity, behavior, and relationships • The art of connection in a disconnected world • Turning stress, chaos, and trauma into clarity and purposeLauren is also the host of Trauma Translator™ Live & Pod and the creator of multiple trauma-informed platforms designed to help people heal through education, embodiment, and connection.This episode is for anyone who has lived in survival mode, struggled to feel safe in their body, or is seeking deeper healing, purpose, and human connection.🎧 Listen now on Spotify🎙 Full episode available on YouTubePeace • Power • & Purpose PodcastReal conversations. Real healing. Real purpose.

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, I sit down with Gianna Varrati—nationally recognized advocate, speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to empowering military families, veterans, and first responders.Gianna is the Founder of Tactical Barbe Designs and the CEO & President of the National Warrior Foundation. Her mission is clear: strengthen those who serve by fostering community, normalizing conversations around mental health, and standing in unwavering support of military and first-responder families.Since 1997, Gianna has worked alongside military families through hands-on service, advocacy, and leadership. In 2002, she founded the Airborne Wives Club, providing morale and support to spouses navigating deployment and the realities of military life. Her work has expanded into large-scale fundraising, program development, and partnerships with organizations such as First Book, Boys & Girls Club, AHA Heart Walk, and Friends of the Guard and Reserve.In 2009, Gianna partnered with First Book to launch Hearts to Home—a program helping deployed service members stay connected with their children through recorded book readings, reinforcing family, presence, and emotional connection during separation.Beyond her advocacy, Gianna serves as Co-Director for Miss Alaska USA and Miss Alaska Teen USA, mentoring young women in leadership, discipline, and personal development. She also supports veteran transition programs and serves on the board of Alaska Healing Hearts, while backing initiatives such as Operation Santa and Armed Services YMCA.This conversation goes deeper than titles. We talk about leadership under pressure, responsibility, resilience, mental health, and what it truly means to turn service into purpose—and strength into action.In this episode, we discuss: • Building Tactical Barbe Designs as a mission, not a trend • Supporting military families, veterans, and first responders • Mental health awareness and community responsibility • Leadership, discipline, and service-driven purpose • Empowering women without compromising strength or conviction🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on faith, discipline, leadership, and purposeThis is Peace. Power. Purpose.No hype. No shortcuts. Just real conversations that matter.

In this powerful episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, host Steve Morris sits down with Robert J. Slade — a former U.S. Army Ranger turned nationally certified health and wellness coach, gym owner, and faith-driven leader.Robert’s story goes far beyond discipline and elite performance. It’s about what happens when strength, toughness, and achievement are no longer enough — and the moment a man is forced to confront the deeper work of healing, humility, and surrender.After years of building his identity around mission and performance, Robert faced physical pain, internal battles, and a loss of direction many high-performing men experience after military service. His transformation began when faith stopped being a fallback and became the foundation.Today, Robert is the founder of Always Forward Health & Wellness DBA W.O.L.F. Fitness Gyms, where he helps men and women rebuild their lives physically, mentally, and spiritually through disciplined movement, science-based nutrition, faith, and purpose-driven living.This conversation is about becoming unbreakable — not through force, but through wholeness.In this episode, we discuss: • Identity rooted in performance vs. purpose • Life after elite military service • When strength alone stops working • Faith as a foundation, not a crutch • Healing the whole person: body, mind, and spirit • Addressing root causes instead of managing symptoms • What it truly means to live unbreakableIf you’re struggling with identity, direction, or silent battles — or searching for real healing without gimmicks — this episode will meet you where you are.🎙 Peace • Power • & Purpose PodcastReal conversations. No hype. No excuses.📖🔗:https://www.amazon.com/UNBREAKABLE-Journey-Becoming-Robert-Slade/dp/1968250271Faith and disciplineArmy Ranger podcastVeteran mental healthMen’s identity and purposeFaith-based leadershipHealing the whole personPeace Power and Purpose Podcast

In this episode, the roles are reversed.For the first time, Steve Morris, host of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, steps out from behind the mic to share his personal testimony.This is an unfiltered conversation about faith, failure, discipline, and what it really looks like to rebuild a life when pride, control, and self-reliance finally collapse. No highlight reel. No polished redemption arc. Just the truth about surrender, responsibility, and the long road back to purpose.Steve opens up about hitting rock bottom, confronting hard realities, and choosing discipline over self-destruction—one decision at a time.In this episode, we talk about: • Steve Morris’ testimony and faith journey • Hitting rock bottom and facing the truth • Discipline vs. self-destruction • Masculinity, leadership, and responsibility • What rebuilding actually looks like after failureThis conversation is for men who carry the weight of responsibility.For men who’ve fallen hard.And for men who are ready to stop running—and start rebuilding.🎙 Peace • Power • & Purpose PodcastReal conversations about faith, discipline, masculinity, and purpose.📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube🎧 Listen on Spotify👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes and honest conversations.⸻Steve Morris testimony, Christian men podcast, faith and masculinity, men’s testimony, overcoming failure through faith, discipline and purpose, Christian leadership podcast, masculinity and responsibility, men rebuilding their lives, Peace Power Purpose Podcast