In this episode, we explore the concept of love and its definition. He shares his personal experience of praying and hearing God say 'I love you,' which led him to delve deeper into the meaning of love. He highlights the importance of sacrificial love and mentions the five love languages. Cole encourages listeners to understand how they give and receive love and to strive for genuine, sacrificial love in their relationships.

This episode explores the topic of failure and how to respond to it. I share personal stories of my own failures and the lessons learned from them. The key takeaway is that failure is a necessary part of life and can be used as a resource for success. Philosophy and Scripture emphasize the importance of perspective and gratitude in embracing failure.

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In this episode, Sam and I discuss the recent changes in Sam's life, including a career transition and joining his wife's business. We emphasize the importance of open communication and trust in making these decisions. We also talk about the role of faith and having humility in leading our families. The conversation highlights the value of providing for the family in different ways and the need to prioritize the family's needs over personal desires. We also discuss the societal pressure to conform to narrowly focused roles and the importance of finding what works best for each individual family. The conversation revolves around the importance of faith and relationships. We discuss the challenges of balancing friendships and investing in our marriages. We emphasize the need to prioritize their wives and families above all else. We also explore the teachings of Jesus and how they impact their lives, focusing on love, sacrifice, and trusting in God's plan.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Informal Conversation

09:19 Providing for the Family in Different Ways

34:08 Balancing Friendships and Marriage

51:08 The Teachings of Jesus: Love and Sacrifice

01:06:22 Cultivating a Fulfilling and Joyful Life

Summary

In this podcast episode, I continue life story, focusing on my journey through flight school, struggles with mental health, and pursuit of a career in law enforcement. I’ll cover some of the challenges faced, including being separated from my wife and children, financial difficulties, and the physical and emotional pain of a career-ending injury. Throughout it all, I highlight the support and resilience of my wife, Nichole. The point of this story is one of overcoming challenges and finding gratitude in every situation. From dealing with Crohn's disease, injuries, and career setbacks, it emphasizes the importance of resilience and support.

In this episode, Cole McClure shares his personal journey, starting from his early childhood in a small town in Northern California. He discusses his experiences with fear, religion, and relationship. He also shares the story of meeting his wife and the struggles they encountered in their early relationship. Finally, Cole talks about his decision to join the Army and his experiences and challenges during his time in the Army. He discusses the insights and training he gained, the importance of loving and trusting people in the Army, and the value of building relationships and understanding different perspectives. Cole also talks about the difficulties of being away from loved ones, overcoming physical challenges in training, and the struggle with medical limitations. He shares the emotional toll of not deploying and the challenges of being sick. Finally, Cole discusses the difficulty of leaving the Army and finding purpose.

In part 2, Ben and I discuss life changing advice, scripture, Army friends and experiences, and so much more! Don't forget to subscribe on YouTube and Patreon!

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My incredible wife has been my rock and inspiration throughout my life. We started dating in 2004! She is the reason this podcast ever even became more than a dream. Enjoy this episode as we discuss the odyssey of this amazing woman and who she is as an individual and an amazingly supportive partner!

In this episode we’ll take a look at what keeps us from succeeding at our New Year Resolution and making changes in general. Find out what’s keeping you from being your best and how to overcome it! This is the first episode since partnering with Heroes Media Group, be sure to check out heroesmediagroup.com and connect with the e podcast on social media!