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SWAT Radio
by Doug McCary
SWAT radio, a ministry of His Light International Ministries, is a Christian talk show that communicates practical and relevant truth to men gathered around God’s Word as Battle Buddies!
Episodes
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Is AI Making Men Lazy? (Work, Purity & Biblical Manhood)
Is Artificial Intelligence making men mentally lazy, emotionally isolated, or spiritually compromised? How should Christian men practically navigate AI in their jobs, marriages, and daily walk with God? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary is joined by David Gray and Pastor Dr. Alan Cagle...
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Should Christians Fear AI? (Biblical Guide to Artificial Intelligence)
Is Artificial Intelligence a threat to human identity, or just a new tool for daily life? How should Christians navigate AI with biblical wisdom and discernment? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary is joined by pastors Dr. Heath Lambert (First Baptist Church Jacksonville) and Dr. Alan…
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Is Christ Really Enough? (4 Lessons from Philippians)
Is biblical joy and peace truly possible when life gets hard? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and David Gray conduct a summary review of the Book of Philippians. Written by the Apostle Paul while imprisoned in Rome, this "letter of joy" demonstrates that contentment…
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What Philippians 4:13 Really Means for Your Life
Are you truly content with where God has placed you, or are you constantly looking sideways at what everyone else has? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and David Gray wrap up their study through Paul’s letter to the Philippians by unpacking Philippians 4:10–23. They dive…
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What It Means to Be a Man of God (1 Timothy 6)
What does it mean to be a true "man of God" in a world filled with passive leadership, cultural noise, and secret struggle? In this episode, Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and Jonathan Stephenson dive into Paul’s powerful charge to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:11–16. They contrast the deathbed realizations…
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What Does It ACTUALLY Mean to Be a Man of God?
What defines a true "Man of God" when the world measures success by net worth, status, and influence? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary is joined by Brad Sykes and Jonathan Stephenson (Warrior Forge Foundation) to dive into 1 Timothy 6:11–16 and unpack what God actually requires of...
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Finding True Peace in an Anxious World (Philippians 4:1–7)
In a fast-paced culture overflowing with conveniences yet dominated by anxiety and stress, host Doug McCary is joined by Brad Sykes and Dave Gray on SWAT Radio to unpack the actionable wisdom of Philippians 4:1–7. Writing from a Roman prison, the Apostle Paul reveals that true peace isn't an...
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How Men Fight Spiritual Drift & Stay Faithful
How do Christian men stay faithful when culture constantly pulls them off course? Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and David Gray examine Philippians 3:15–21 to confront spiritual drift, sexual temptation, and the necessity of biblical accountability. Episode Highlights: Maturity is Trajectory: Why...
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Leaving the Dalai Lama to Reach the Himalayas with Dawa Bhutia
In part two of this compelling SWAT Radio conversation, hosts Doug McCary and Brad Sykes welcome back Dawa Bhutia, a former bodyguard to the Dalai Lama who surrendered his rank, family status, and wealth to follow Jesus Christ. Dawa shares the profound reality of counting the cost of discipleship...
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From Dalai Lama Bodyguard to Follower of Jesus (Dawa Singye's Story)
What happens when a man serving in the inner circle of the Dalai Lama encounters the truth of Jesus Christ? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary and Brad Sykes are joined by Dawa Singye, founder of the Himalayan Good News Network. Born to Tibetan refugee parents in India, Dawa was…
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What Is Your "One Thing"? (Philippians 3:1–14)
What is the single priority driving your decisions, your energy, and your daily life? In this episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, David Gray, and Craig Henderson unpack Philippians 3:1–14. The Apostle Paul had everything our culture values—status, credentials, education, and influence—yet...
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The Idol of Comfort vs. Spiritual Warfare: What a UFC Fighter & Two Biblical Heroes Teach Us About True Manhood
In this episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, Craig Henderson, and David Gray dive into Philippians 2:19-30 to expose how modern idols like comfort, entertainment, and social media distract men from the real spiritual battles they face daily. Through the lives of Timothy and Epaphroditus—two...
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PGA Tour Legend Kenny Knox: Golf Fame, Rock Bottom, and the Faith That Saved His Marriage
In this powerful episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary and Brad sit down with three-time PGA Tour winner and legendary putter Kenny Knox for an unfiltered conversation that goes far beyond the golf course. While Kenny competed against legends like Jack Nicklaus and pulled off a miraculous,...
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Choosing to Serve over Self-Promotion
The world tells us that if you want to find satisfaction, you need to promote yourself, protect your own interests, and seek comfort above all else. Yet, in Philippians 2:5-18, the Apostle Paul directly challenges this self-centric mindset by pointing to Jesus as the ultimate counter-cultural...
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Faith in the Marketplace: Leading with Integrity & Grace
How do you practically live out the Gospel while running a business, managing employees, and navigating high-stakes marketplace pressures? In this episode of SWAT Radio, host Brad Sykes unpacks Philippians 1:27—challenging believers to "walk in a manner worthy of the gospel"—and explores what…
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Cultivating True Humility in a Self-Promoting World
In this insightful episode of SWAT Radio, host Doug McCary is joined by co-host Brad Sykes and special guest Dave Humphrey to unpack the challenging, counter-cultural virtue of true humility. Drawing from the profound text of Philippians 2, the team explores what it practically looks like to…
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The Neuroscience of Faith: Why Checklists Can’t Fix a Stagnant Soul
In this captivating episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary and David Gray dive deep with Dr. Chuck Coker into the powerful intersection of neuroscience, scripture, and spiritual maturity. Shifting the conversation from his book A God Shaped Mind directly into Philippians 2:12-18, the guys…
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Mind Over Matter: The Path to Spiritual Maturity with Dr. Chuck Coker
In this thought-provoking episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary and David Gray are joined by standard-shattering author and leadership expert Dr. Chuck Coker to discuss his transformative new book, A God-Shaped Mind: The Neuroscientific Path to Spiritual Maturity. Together, they dive into the...
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Broken Men, Repaired Lives: Aligning Our Walk with Our Talk
In this raw and transparent episode of SWAT Radio, Brad, Jonathan, and David dive into Philippians 1 and 2 to challenge the dangers of compartmentalized Christianity and explore what it truly means for our orthopraxy to match our orthodoxy. Spurred by the moving themes of the film A Great...
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Cracks in the Veneer: Golf Penalties, Leaky Showers, and the Battle for Authentic Brotherhood
In this episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and Jonathan Stevenson tackle a crucial crisis facing modern men: spiritual isolation and the performance-driven pressure to look strong on the outside while hollow on the inside. Drawing sharp parallels from a strict penalty at the…
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Overcoming Pride, Petty Schisms, and the Fight for True Unity
In this episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and David Gray dive deep into Philippians 2:1–4 to tackle the ultimate root cause of division within the church: pride and selfish agendas. Moving from a timely discussion on cultural and political polarization to reflecting on...
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Calling the Penalty on Yourself—Standing Firm for True Integrity
In this conviction-heavy episode of SWAT Radio, host Doug McCary is joined by Brad Sykes and David Gray to tackle a challenge that hits close to home for every man: walking the talk and living a life of true biblical integrity. Diving into the first chapter of Philippians, the guys unpack the...
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Finding The One Thing
Doug McCary, Augie Debiase, and Isaac Nauta discuss the journey of chasing success, status, and the "dream" only to find that these pursuits often leave one feeling empty. Reflecting on their backgrounds in high-level football—from high school rivalries to playing for the Georgia Bulldogs and the...
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Finding Real Joy in a Fallen World
In this thought-provoking episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Brad Sykes, David Gray, and Craig Henderson dive into an authentic conversation about the elusive nature of joy and the constant pull of the world’s frustrations. Using a recent golf tournament and their experiences as parents and…
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Beyond the Horizon: Finding Joy in Gospel Service & the Artemis II Mission
In this episode of SWAT Radio, the hosts reflect on the transformative power of the "Joy of Gospel Service," grounding their discussion in Philippians 1:19-26 to highlight how living for Christ transcends the pursuit of personal comfort. The conversation transitions to the awe of the Artemis II...
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Prison Cells, Moon Missions, and the Power of Belonging
The SWAT Radio crew returns for a powerful post-Easter episode as Doug, Brad, and David explore the deep sense of belonging found in Christ, starting with a moving story about a young girl named Abby whose violin performance illustrated the beauty of being truly part of a church family. Moving…
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Breaking the Mold: The True Meaning of Manhood
In this powerful episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary, David Gray, and Joel Miller delve into the essence of authentic manhood, stripping away cultural misconceptions of success and control. Drawing inspiration from the Apostle Paul’s letters to the Philippians, the group explores how a life…
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The Cross and the Resurrection: Two Events that Changed the World
In this episode of the SWAT Radio podcast, Doug McCary, David Gray, and Joel Miller discuss the profound significance of the Easter season, focusing on the two most pivotal events in human history: the cross and the resurrection of Jesus. The conversation delves into the practical implications of...
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Tested by Sunlight: Joy, Unity, and the Grit of Divine Partnership
In this episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and Dave Gray pivot from the local excitement of the TPC golf tournament to the profound spiritual landscape of the Book of Philippians. The trio explores the concept of "divine partnership" through Philippians 1:3-11, defining true…
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Anchoring Your Soul: Finding Purpose and Persistence in the Modern World
In this compelling episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and David Gray delve into the foundational principles of spiritual resilience and personal mission. Drawing from their experiences and timeless wisdom, the trio explores how individuals can identify their core values and...
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Breaking the Chains: Finding Freedom Beyond the Screen
In this powerful episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary is joined by Jonathan Stephenson of the Warrior Forge Foundation and Jay Haug, founder of Living Without Lust, for a raw and transformative conversation about men’s battle with pornography. Moving beyond the surface-level labels of "vice" or...
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The Silent Warrior Killer: A Protector’s Journey from Bondage to Brotherhood
What happens when a man trained to protect the world’s most high-profile figures realizes he can’t protect his own heart? In this raw and unfiltered episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary and David Gray sit down with Jonathan Stephenson of Warrior Forge Foundation. Jonathan shares his powerful...
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SWAT - 01-02 - A Final Look at at SWAT on the Radio
The Last Radio Program for the foreseeable future Doug, David, Craig and Roger close out the program Memories galore Caller Katherine who helped start this out While the Radio program is ending Doug will be starting a video podcast starting January 9th Look for updates to the website coming soon....
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SWAT - 12-16 - Week 282 - A Final Look at Mark and 2025
Angie Giles is now with the Lord. Please pray for her family Bondi Beach What were the police doing the first half hour? Christmas break starts tomorrow. The final broadcast on The Truth will be January 2nd SWAT Radio will be switching to a different platform in January Instruction on how the…
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SWAT - 12-15 - Week 282 - A Final Look at Mark and 2025
Doug is back and joined by Brad Israel Trip A violent weekend Caller John Caller Jim ------------------ Mark __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ SWAT - Spiritual Warriors Advancing...
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SWAT - 12-10 - Week 281 - He is not here
Brad and David guessing what day it is. Doug is back and should be back on the radio next week. What it's like going to Israel H.B. Charles was also in Israel Talking golf as Brad was at TCP ------------------ Mark 16:1-8 __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3....
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SWAT - 12-08 - Week 281 - He is not here
Brad and David Doug returns this week from Israel Getting close to finishing Mark Brad had a dream Being fruitful Christian vs Muslim populations ------------------ Mark 16:1-8 __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community...
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SWAT - 12-03 - Week 280 - Echoes From the Tomb
Brad and Craig talk about grass and weeds. Thanksgiving dinners Left-overs A time to pause and give thanks Doug is still in Israel ------------------ Mark 15-42-57 __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------...
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SWAT - 12-02 - Week 280 - Echoes From the Tomb
David Grey and Brad Sykes for Doug who is in Israel Sorry for the late posting of the podcasts. I've not had reliable internet for a couple weeks. The guys talk about seeing and singing the Bee Gees and 8675309 Brad and the 'Come Back Elvis' Journaling Brad's mother-in-law gets Baptized....
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SWAT - 11-25 - Thanksgiving 2025 - Thankful
David joins Doug today Talking about the upcoming trip to Israel Ingratitude Repeats the rest of the week ------------------ Various passages __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ SWAT…
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SWAT - 11-24 - Thanksgiving 2025 - Thankful
Doug and Brad on a short Thanksgiving Week Israel in 5 days What are we really thankful for today Caller Jim from Idaho Caller Mike from Virginia ------------------ Various passages __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community...
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SWAT - 11-21 - Week 279 - Death Destroyed
Brad and David close out the week Golf talk with Brad and David ------------------ Mark 15:22-41 (ESV) And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). 23 And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. 24 And they crucified him and divided his...
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SWAT - 11-19 - Week 279 - Death Destroyed
Doug and Brad A great day at SWAT meetings Epstein files Confessing your sins to AI AI in the Christian's life Dallas Jenkins quote ------------------ Mark 15:22-41 (ESV) And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). 23 And they offered him wine mixed with…
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SWAT - 11-18 - Week 279 - Death Destroyed
Doug and Brad on a Tuesday Blue Bomber is gone Discipling kids with special needs Baptism for 2 of Doug's daughters The culture is a changing Boys vs. Girls ------------------ Mark 15:22-41 (ESV) And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). 23 And they offered...
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SWAT - 11-17 - Week 279 - Death Destroyed
Doug and Craig today Almost finished with Mark Epstein Files Character does count ------------------ Mark 15:22-41 (ESV) And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). 23 And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. 24 And they crucified…
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SWAT - 11-14 - Week 278 - Christ or the Crowd pt2
Brad and David close out another week Yesterday was a repeat interview The Big Blue Bash at Mar-a-Lago Golf Talk Article by Vicki Sykes ------------------ Mark 15:6-21 (ESV) Pilate Delivers Jesus to Be Crucified 6 Now at the feast he used to release for them one prisoner for whom they asked. 7…
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SWAT - 11-12 - Week 278 - Christ or the Crowd pt2
Craig joins Doug today ------------------ Mark 15:6-21 (ESV) Pilate Delivers Jesus to Be Crucified 6 Now at the feast he used to release for them one prisoner for whom they asked. 7 And among the rebels in prison, who had committed murder in the insurrection, there was a man called Barabbas. 8…
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SWAT - 11-11 - Week 278 - Christ or the Crowd pt2
Doug and David on Veterans Day Replay yesterday. A lot in the news Where is my "Free Stuff"? Mark Stein article Declining birth rate Religious freedom Supreme Court cases Christmas music starts on SWAT Radio ------------------ Mark 15:6-21 (ESV) Pilate Delivers Jesus to Be Crucified 6 Now at the...
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SWAT - 11-05 - Week 277 - Christ or the Crowd
Brad and Craig bring on a Wednesday Happy Birthday to Brad's father who turns 90 today. Election Day Yesterday. A sad day. Unpacking a statement read by Brad New York Mayor ------------------ Mark 15:6-21 (ESV) Pilate Delivers Jesus to Be Crucified 6 Now at the feast he used to release for them…
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SWAT - 11-03 - Week 277 - Christ or the Crowd
Brad and Craig are in for Doug Reformation Day last Friday Christmas music didn't make it this week. Replays on Tuesday and Thursday ------------------ Mark 15:6-21 (ESV) Pilate Delivers Jesus to Be Crucified 6 Now at the feast he used to release for them one prisoner for whom they asked. 7 And...
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SWAT radio, a ministry of His Light International Ministries, is a Christian talk show that communicates practical and relevant truth to men gathered around God’s Word as Battle Buddies!
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