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Episode 132 • The 5 Masculine Instincts (Part 1) Jan 21, 2022

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Don't trust your instincts – there's a better way to become a better man.

In Part 1 of a fascinating series on masculinity, Chase Replogle – writer, podcaster, and author of The 5 Masculine Instincts – joins the podcast to speak to warriors about how to better understand their instincts, and mature beyond them.

Chase is a bi-vocational pastor and holds a degree in Biblical Studies and an M.A. in New Testament. He hosts the weekly Pastor Writer Podcast (pastorwriter.com), interviewing pastors and authors on writing, reading, and the Christian Life.

Pre-order The 5 Masculine Instincts, coming March 1, 2022, and take the Instinct Assessment at https://the5masculineinstincts.com/.

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Episode 131 • Serving Those Who Served (Special Edition) Nov 19, 2021

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Normally, you're used to hearing The Warrior's Journey CEO and host Kevin Weaver do the interviewing, but in this special edition episode, Kevin takes the guest chair on the Daniel Day Podcast, hosted by Florida-based pastor and podcast host Daniel Day.

If you're new to the podcast, this episode sheds light on Kevin's own personal military experiences, unpacks the story of how and why TWJ came to be, and how the mission to see warriors and their families live in wholeness with all that they need to navigate the issues of life is being accomplished. In light of Veterans Day, Kevin also shares what it looks like to effectively serve those who have served.

Check out the Daniel Day Podcast here: http://www.nprassembly.org/media-page/podcast

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Episode 130 • Thank You For Your Service? Nov 05, 2021

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Sgt. Blake Leitch (USA, Ret) joins the podcast once again, this time to talk about the significance of Veterans Day, and what sets it apart from other holidays honoring service members.

The common civilian response of "Thank you for your service" seems like a nice gesture, but often rubs veterans the wrong way. Why? And should it? Blake and The Warrior's Journey's Kevin Weaver share their perspectives on this as veterans themselves, as well as some helpful tips for civilians who want to show their appreciation and advice for veterans in how they can more effectively respond and spread awareness.

To hear more of Blake's story and combat experiences, check out Episode 35 of the podcast!

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Episode 129 • TWJ Partner Highlight: Pure & Clean Oct 29, 2021

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Pure & Clean has a large vision – to change global healthcare. Yes, it's a large undertaking, but the world needs change.

Trent Freeman is the founder and CEO of Pure & Clean. Along with the rest of his team, Trent believes Pure & Clean solutions are going to bring a significant improvement to the health and wellness of all the individuals and companies they work with. Available through major medical suppliers, Pure & Clean's Wound Cleanser has had amazing results with severe wounds that just won't heal.

In this episode, Trent is joined by Chief Medical Officer of Pure & Clean, Dr. John Buckner (U.S. Army, Ret.), whose expertise and experiences on the battlefield give weight to his words for warriors.

For more information about what sets Pure & Clean apart as a powerful wound treatment, visit https://pureandclean.us/

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Episode 128 • Ruck 'N' Run Oct 22, 2021

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Ruck 'N' Run was born out of a desire to honor those who have served by refocusing the over-commercialization of U.S. military observances, build camaraderie through shared experiences, interests, and accomplishments, and connect the community through common ground, collective goals, and a deep sense of belonging, tradition, and purpose. As a boot camp inspired walk/run that honors Veterans and connects the community, Ruck 'N' Run has donated over $18,000 and almost 9,000 pounds of food to Veteran organizations!

In this episode, SSG George Fuller (U.S. Army) – Creator, Race Director, & President at Ruck 'N' Run – shares the heartbeat and mission of Ruck 'N' Run as a soldier who is passionate about building bridges to the civilian community while giving back to Veterans.

To register for Ruck 'N' Run 2021 and find out more about the organization, visit https://www.rucknrun.org/

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Episode 127 • Movement Military Oct 15, 2021

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As a VA Home Loan specialist and educator, Jason Stier focuses on what he loves most: building a strong military and veteran lending platform. The results of his hard work are clear, as National Mortgage Professional Magazine included Stier in its list of the nation's "Best Military Lenders and Originators" in 2020! Stier's connection to the veteran and military community goes back to WWII when both of his grandfathers served in the South Pacific. In this episode, he unpacks his passion as a civilian to help warriors and their families navigate the stress of moving from home to home, and talks about what separates the organization he is a part of–Movement Mortgage–from the pack. As one of the largest VA lenders in the country, Movement has always paid close attention to the unique needs of the military community. In 2020, Movement Military launched as a mortgage experience built for military families by military families. For more information about how Movement assists the military community, visit https://movement.com/movement-military/

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Episode 126 • Military Mission Field (feat. Pastor Mike Burnette) Sep 24, 2021

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As the lead pastor of LifePoint Church in the backyard of US Army installation Fort Campbell, Mike Burnette ministers to a military community that makes up an estimated 65% of his congregation.

In this episode, Pastor Mike connects with Kevin Weaver of The Warrior's Journey to talk about his life journey that ultimately led him down a path of learning the ways of a unique military culture and community that he would come to love and pastor. Assigned to a military mission field, Pastor Mike is dedicated and devoted to helping warriors and their families discover hope, healing, and purpose.

LifePoint Church is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, and is a phenomenal church home for military members and their families looking to explore what it means to know and follow Christ. For more information about LifePoint Church, visit https://lifepointchurch.tv/.

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Episode 125 • Wellness For Warriors Sep 17, 2021

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Wellness For Warriors is an incredible organization that exists to provide services and resources that promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness to active military, veterans, active and retired first responders and their families. Co-founder Kerry Miller served in the US Army from 1992-2002, and has dedicated his entire life to impacting the military community with hope.

In this episode, Kerry joins The Warrior's Journey CEO Kevin Weaver to discuss what Wellness For Warriors is all about, and how anyone with a passion to give back to the military community can get involved.

If you would like to contact Wellness For Warriors, reach out via their 24/7 contact at wellnessforwarriors@coxhealth.com.

For more information about what Wellness For Warriors has to offer to the military and first responder community, visit https://www.coxhealthfoundation.com/to-receive/wellness-for-warriors

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Episode 124 • Nothing Is Wasted (feat. Pastor Rob Ketterling) Sep 10, 2021

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Were two hard-fought decades in Afghanistan all for nothing?

As a veteran, how do I respond to the loss of peace I fought so hard to protect?

As an American citizen, how can I honor and support those who have sacrificed and suffered so deeply to protect and provide 20 years of peace?

In this episode, Pastor Rob Kettering joins the podcast to encourage warriors in the aftermath of the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan, and to share from personal experience and investment how other church and business leaders can offer their support to military veterans and their families.

Being the son of a military sergeant, Rob's dream was to be a Navy pilot. He didn't make it past the screening - slight color blindness stopped the dream at the start. Led down a different path, Rob's faith led him to the Amazon jungle basin to serve the poorest of the poor. Sleeping in the rainforest under a mosquito net, Rob heard the call from God to be a pastor and to focus on reaching the world with good. After attending bible school, Rob became a pastor and eventually founded River Valley Church in an elementary school in 1995. Under Rob's leadership the church has grown into a thriving church with nearly 10,000 in attendance across its eight U.S. campuses. In addition, the church under Rob's tenure has given away over $45,000,000 to outside organizations and relief efforts all around the world, including The Warrior's Journey.

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Episode 123 • Combat Conversations (feat. Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia), Part 2 Jun 18, 2021

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Dive back into a raw and real conversation with Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia, Joe Swanson, Chuck Knapp, and guest host Daniel Bell as they continue share about their lived experiences in combat and their journeys of integration back into civilian life. As they wrap up their time together, the guys talk about the importance of staying connecting to one another, their identity as veterans, and moving forward through life with a gratitude-filled perspective.

Staff Sergeant Bellavia distinguished himself by acting above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a squad leader in Fallujah, Iraq. While clearing a house, a squad from his platoon became trapped in a room by intense enemy fire coming from a fortified position under the stairs leading to the second floor. Recognizing the immediate severity of the situation, and with disregard for his own safety, Bellavia retrieved an automatic weapon and entered the doorway of the house to engage the insurgents. Acting on instinct to save the members of his platoon from an imminent threat, he ultimately cleared the entire enemy-filled house.

He wrote about his experiences in the acclaimed memoir, House to House, available everywhere books are sold.

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