Brody Young! Lieutenant with the Utah Park Service in beautiful Moab Utah. Brody was shot 9 times and lived!!! An assailant that attacked Brody in a blindsided incident left him fighting for his life to survive! His story of courage and resilience is astounding and one that no one should miss. Tune into his story here again as told on national stages and media. We are blessed to have you on the show Brody!

Curtis Marsh..... Larger than life and impactful in our community with messages of resilience and stamina after going through some very tough times in his life. Curtis talks about how weighed down we can get in life like a backpack full of rocks and horse manure and how we can persevere through those times to fine joy and happiness in the life we have ahead. Never give in and give up. You have such a beautiful opportunity for family and connection if you hang in there. Thanks big man for coming on the show! Bless you brother!

Helaman was led down a dark path by people who didn’t have his best interests at heart—a path that ended in a devastating car accident that nearly took his life.

Tune in to hear the story of this powerful Samoan warrior: what he went through, how he survived, and how he’s now turning his life into something meaningful and strong.

Helaman, thank you for being on the show!

This episode shares the remarkable story of Mark Judge, who, just a few years ago, had a profound near-death experience. Mark became gravely ill after developing a severe infection that led to sepsis, and medical teams fought tirelessly to keep him alive.

In this conversation, Mark recounts what happened, how the experience unfolded, and the deep impact it has had on his life—and on those he has since shared this sacred journey with. His reflections offer a powerful message that may change the way you see the world, the people around you, and the gift of simply being alive.

Thank you, Mark, for sharing your extraordinary story of survival, insight, and gratitude.

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Merrill to hear his harrowing story of survival. Chris was involved in a devastating ATV accident on the towering sand dunes of Southern Utah—an incident that nearly claimed his life and put his friend and his friend’s son in grave danger. While driving the ATV, Chris unknowingly crested a steep cornice. The vehicle suddenly launched into the air, landing hard on its front end before tumbling violently down the dune. During the crash, Chris was thrown forward repeatedly, his face slamming into the steering wheel multiple times. The impact left him with a severely fractured jaw that spiraled around his skull. Listen in on how this experience affected Chris and his outlook towards life in general and the future ahead of him. Thanks Chris for being on the show!

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Heather VanBorum, who survived a devastating accident just five days before Christmas in 2021. While walking through a Costco parking lot in Murray, Utah, Heather was tragically struck by a car—an event that left her with life-threatening injuries, including the traumatic loss of both legs.

Thanks to the quick actions of a courageous Good Samaritan, who applied two tourniquets to stop the critical blood loss, Heather's life was saved in those crucial moments. Remarkably, her husband Dan—an ER trauma surgeon—was just 200 yards away, finishing a long shift at the nearby hospital.

Tune in to hear Heather's breathtaking story of resilience, survival, and gratitude, and learn how she’s navigating life today after nearly losing it all.

Heather, thank you so much for joining us and sharing your incredible journey.

A Close Call With Death with Dustan Jackson, who is lucky to be alive after being assaulted in Mexico by the Cartel on Vacation at a luxury hotel. Dustan was severely beaten and left for dead in the desert after taking a taxi ride to a place tourists are taken when they wander away from the hotel on their own. Dustan was thrown from a vehicle while knocked unconcious shattering his shoulder and left in the desert with no clothes, identification, or anything but severe wounds leaving him unable to walk and could only crawl to save himself. Listen in on how he survived and his take on life in general and just how precious life is to him now.

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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bob937/episodes/Episode-63-A-Close-Call-With-Death-with-guest-Bobby-Maximus-e2qrci8/a-abkgti3

In light of Veterans Day this session talks about life as we face it with someone who has trained special opps men and women in our Military that put it all on the line for all of us and for that sacrifice I am grateful. Bobby Maximus is a powerhouse in the world of fitness, ranked among the top 100 Men's Fitness workout giants, and a highly accomplished UFC fighter. Not only has he transformed his own body, but he has also helped countless men and women achieve healthier, happier lives—regardless of their athletic background. Bobby's journey took a dramatic turn when he faced a life-threatening illness that nearly took his life, causing him to lose over 60 pounds in the process. Through this experience, he gained a deep understanding of how fragile life can be and how important it is to embrace each day as a gift. In this episode, we dive into Bobby's incredible story and the lessons he's learned along the way. Thanks, Bobby, for being on the show!

Joey Wood is a true miracle, having faced just a 3% chance of survival after his accident. While mountain biking in the stunning Utah mountains, he crashed at high speed, careening off the track and into the woods. Joey sustained a punctured heart, marked by a visible hole in the center of his chest, a stark reminder of the life-threatening risk he faced that day. Join us to hear Joey share his incredible story of survival!

In this episode, we sit down with @Kristi Whittingham, who experienced a harrowing close call while vacationing in Oahu, Hawaii, to celebrate a friend's birthday. While crossing a highway with her friends, Kristi was nearly run down by a driver who swerved directly at her, seemingly intent on causing harm. Join us as Kristi recounts the details of that fateful day. We’re grateful to have you on our show, Kristi, and we’re truly blessed to hear your story!