Corruption Uncovered, Confidence Restored | Father Jason Stokes | JP Dinnell Podcast 075

In this episode of The JP Dinnell Podcast, JP sits down with Father Stokes, a former high-earning finance professional who walked away from a six-figure career to pursue his calling in ministry. This conversation dives deep into faith, leadership, discipline, and the principles of Extreme Ownership—core values that resonate with leaders, warriors, and high achievers. Father Stokes shares how his background in finance gave him a unique perspective on leadership, accountability, and decision-making under pressure—skills that transferred directly into his role as a leader within the church. He breaks down the shocking realities of leadership in ministry, including uncovering corruption, handling difficult conversations, and staying disciplined in the face of adversity. The discussion also explores why faith and leadership are inseparable, how ego destroys leaders, and what it really means to serve others while maintaining strength and discipline. Drawing parallels to the military, Jiu-Jitsu, and business, JP and Father Stokes break down the key traits of effective leaders—whether you're running a company, leading a family, or stepping up in your community. 🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How Extreme Ownership applies to leadership in faith and business ✔️ The hardest leadership lessons Father Stokes had to learn in ministry ✔️ How he exposed corruption and took action—despite the risks ✔️ Why ego is the #1 leadership killer and how to keep it in check ✔️ The link between Jiu-Jitsu, discipline, and spiritual growth ✔️ What churches and businesses can learn from military leadership ✔️ The importance of humility and accountability in every aspect of life ✔️ The real cost of leadership—and why most people avoid it "If you're a leader in any capacity—business, military, faith, or family—this episode will challenge you to take full ownership of your role and sharpen your leadership skills." 📢 Who This Episode Is For: ✔️ Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives looking to strengthen their leadership skills ✔️ Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, military personnel, and disciplined individuals who believe in structured growth ✔️ Men of faith who want to integrate discipline and ownership into their spiritual journey ✔️ Anyone who wants to step up as a leader and take ownership of their life 👉 Subscribe for more high-level leadership and discipline discussions! 💬 Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway from this episode! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Join the conversation on instagram Father Jason Stokes: https://www.instagram.com/frjfstokes JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.