Today’s episode is a little different.  Scott Walker, the Anglican Warrior, is back to host the 10:16 Man.  He will be interviewing Nathan Betts.  Nathan is a husband, father, pastor at Highlands Community Church in Renton, Wa, an apologist and a writer.  He has written blogs, a book, and for publications such as the Seattle Times.  For more on Nathan Betts go to: https://nathanbetts.com/#contact 

Scott and Nathan explore a Christian perspective in American culture.  They dig into the following topics:

• Defining Christian worldview 

• Individual versus collective identity

• Defining freedom in society

• Freedom in Christ versus cultural freedom

• Understanding, addiction and love

• Reflecting Christ interactions

• The importance of personal transformation

• Agency in a broken world

• The role of service in finding joy

• The power of questions in faith

• Embracing the cross for true freedom

• Finding Hope in a broken world

• The foundation of human dignity

• The incarnation and its implications

• Beyond minimalism: a deeper faith

• The American dream versus the call of Christ

• Hope amidst cultural challenges

• Resilience through Christ centered healing

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Don’t Stand Idly By! 

In this episode I have a conversation with Professor George Hissung.  George is a: man of God, husband, father, retired Seattle Police Officer, Defensive Tactics instructor, owner/professor of Hybrid BJJ gym, and inductee to the BJJ Hall of Fame.  

Topics, themes, quotes and ideas:

Early Life:

• Dad was a scrapper - Liked to fight
• Admired soft spoken men with high level of skills
• Pro-ack 17 yrs
• Short fused
• BJJ helped me step back
• Get military out of “fight fight kill kill”
• For in BJJ in Early 30s
   
  • Under Marcelo Alonso 7th degree black belt Coral belt under Carlson Gracie

Importance of lineage 

• Does it trace back to someone who contributed to the art
• Marcelo has not been inactive in the art for 40 years 
• Carlson Gracie was a father figure to many young, poor Brazilians 

Mindset of Law Enforcement 

• Can’t have warm and fuzzy
• Interview position
• Time to lock in
• “Modulate force down”

Somebody who trains is less likely to get in a fight      

• The more you are comfortable with violence or confrontation the less anxiety and less you will either over/under react.
• Get control and modulate them down.  

Physical culture is just trashed now they want to become police officers    

• May not be THE MOST COMMUNITY ORIENTED
• May be hard
   
  • Not looking for fights but PREPARED
• Cocky at first - gain maturity
• Get out of the civilian way of thinking

Purpose

• Serve people 
• Chase bad guys
• Have emotions under control
   
  • Training helps 
• Good “handler”

How are they dealing with mental health

• Have to be switched on
   
  • In trouble if not 
• Trouble if on all the time
• BJJ is part of a wellness program

Political left against law enforcement

• Officers are bad
• Defund movement

Get street smarts

OG Larry 

• He’ll teach you fair
• If you take discretion away from officers that’s when things fall apart

Risk to the community with warm and fuzzy and defund police 

• Seattle is a perfect example
• City fell apart
• Have to be proactive and violent
• If you have a good rep and are present 

Can’t hire sheep to do the role of a sheepdog 

Treat everyone the same 

Deescalation is a verbal and physical

Were you ever fearful on the Job 

• I never was
• In the morning I made my peace
• Got to give everything to my partner
• My fear was not being there for my partner
• I had to be “good to go”
• As Sergeant I was first one in, lead from the front
• Have a bear or two 
  • Worst fear is not being “good to go”
• To be a protector
   
  • You have to give up things 

You gotta be good with God

• Strong belief system
• There is only one real belief system “a Christ follower”
• Of something turns out bad at least my partner goes home
• On partner
   
  • I don’t have to like you, I just have to step in front and take a bullet for you 
• Be a shield
• Overload their senses

Others before self (physical and mental)

• I want to be able to take on any one person on the street
• Spiritual and emotional side need to be strengthened as well

Th

I had the opportunity to speak with Melissa Speer.  Melissa is a woman of God, wife, mother of three daughters, athlete, coach and mentor.  In this episode we talk about women in sports.  We delve into the sacrifices, benefits, and adversity on the road to the next level.  You will hear topics like: faith, team, grit, resilience, perseverance, effort, competition, IDENTITY, failure, and much more.  

Follow to listen to the followup episode to this one.

In this episode I have a conversation with Lyle Skillman.  Lyle talks about his early years of growing up in a fatherless environment, abuse, abandonment, and extreme poverty. Drugs, thieving, and fighting became a big part of Lyle’s life, and led him to a stay at all of the prisons in Washington.  Lyle’s struggle with addiction followed him through his first 20 yrs walking with the Lord, but eventually opened up a Jesus centered rehab facility, “Mission House”.  Lyle goes on to address some of the commonalities that men who have battled addition share.  

Stay tuned for the release of his upcoming book “Filling the Void”

Also, stop in and visit Lyle at Harper Church @ 6pm Thursdays in Port Orchard Washington where you can get a meal and get some Jesus. 

Have you ever felt pain? Have you ever had to suffer?  My guest today is Todd Stabelfeldt.  Todd suffered a traumatic gun accident at the age of 8, and has been a quadriplegic for more than 35 yrs. Todd was emancipated and began living on his own at the age of 16. Todd had his Associates degree by the age of 17.  He has learned to systematize quadriplegia and maximize his ROI for Christ.  Hold on to your hats, grab a box of tissues; whether you are sad or laughing, you will need them.  Enjoy!

To learn more about Todd visit:

Public Website

toddstabelfeldt.com

 Youtube

youtube.com/@ToddStabelfeldt

 Facebook

facebook.com/ToddStabelfeldt

 C4 Consulting

c4databasemanagement.com

My guest today is Jared Haley.  Jared is a man of God, husband, father of 4, pastor of 20+ years, co-host of Strong By Design Podcast, part of the production team for Critical Bench, and a public speaker.

In todays episode, Jared and I delve into many topics:

-What is a man of God?
-Being a father
-Raising children with Christ at the center
-Leadership
-Discipleship
-Submission
-Relationships 
-Much more

To listen to more of Jared go to:

https://open.spotify.com/show/37JGBDEEJpXmudAv2p2Hwl

In this episode I have a conversation with Scott Walker.  Scott is a: man of God, husband, father, firefighter, real estate agent, and an ordained Anglican Priest.  A bicep tendon tear led Scott to seek struggle and doing hard things to find hope and gain resilience.

We talk about:

• Being comfortable being uncomfortable 
• Getting outside
• The brutality of the cross 
• The masculinity of Jesus 
• What it means to be a man
• Individual vs. collective relationship with Christ
• Our King is a warrior
• Brotherhood 
• Church retention
• Fishermen and shipyard worker
• Nice guys vs good men
• Manufacturing difficulties for our kids
• Traditional values 
  • Honor
  • Integrity
  • Courage 
  • Discipline
  • Work ethic 
• Masculinity vs Biblical masculinity
• The four Ps
  • Protect 
  • Provide 
  • Prepare 
  • Procreate
• God Brings order out of chaos - we bring chaos out of order
• We finish with the Collect of purity
   
  • “Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.” 

I am honored to share this episode with you.  Paul McArthur has been a friend since Pee Wee basketball.

Paul is a man of God, a pastor, husband, father and gym owner.  Paul shares his struggles with insecurities, which kept him from participating early on, and the journey he has been on to find out; who God has created him to be, how to be the best version of that, and ultimately live out God's purpose for his life. 

From feeling like an outsider, to gaining confidence, becoming a youth pastor, catching vision for what is important in life, the importance of overcoming struggles, failures he had along the way, his relationship with his father, reconciliation,  the tension between competition in characters, to having thick skin, but keeping your heart soft

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a former US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor.  He has published many novels, non-fiction, and children’s’ books, including a bestseller On Killing (with over half a million copies sold), On Combat, and Sheepdogs children’s book. Col. Grossman’s has testified before the U.S. Senate, the U.S. Congress, and numerous state legislatures.  He has served as an expert witness and consultant in state and Federal courts. Lt. Grossman is one of our nation’s leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations.

To learn more about Lt. Col. Dave Grossman or to buy one of his books, go to:

www.GrossmanOnTruth.com

- The only thing you can control is how you choose to respond . . . 

- You don’t lose control you give it away . . . 

- It is never appropriate to lose your temper . . . 

- "Put here on this battlefield love God and people" - Galatians 6:9

- "If you truly love something let it go, if it comes back to you it is yours"

- Prodigal Son 

- The opposite of evil is love as the opposite of darkness is light

- Empathy is what makes first responders great

“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying:
“Whom shall I send,
 And who will go for Us?”
Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” - Isaiah 6:8

- "Greater love has no one than this that they lay down their lives for friends.  '

- "Sometimes the greatest love is not to sacrifice your life, but to live a life of sacrifice” 

- Effects of violent video games on boys . . . 

DJ Vanas is a member of the Odawa tribe of Michigan, served in the U.S. Air Force where he received his B.S. and was a boxer.  DJ is an internationally acclaimed speaker for Fortune 500 companies, has written a few books, including “The Warrior Within: Own your power to serve, fight, protect, and heal”.  DJ is a true ogichidaa (warrior).  

In this episode we talk about:

• Fighter vs Warrior
• Struggle
• Changing your trajectory
• Choosing friends
• Fear, Courage, Setbacks, and Trials
• Keeping the Fires lit
• Discipline vs Motivation
• Developing a war cry
• Faith
• “Wiping of the Tears Ceremony”
• Elders
• Legacy 
• Finding your path

To learn more about DJ Vanas or purchase one of his books go to:

www.nativediscovery.com