This week, we talk with Nathan Howard, a California Highway Patrol officer (and CLC alum), about the realities of the job—what it demands, what it takes, and what it can cost. From everyday calls to high-stakes moments, this conversation gives a glimpse into a world most of us only see from the outside.

But more than that, it’s a conversation about presence. About showing up. About treating people with dignity in situations that are often anything but easy.

It’s honest. It’s thoughtful. And it’s a reminder that faith isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something we live, especially when it counts.