With the FINAL episode of Season 1 of the Lessons in the Trenches Podcast, we have fitness trainer and social media influencer Addison Durtschi! Addison's story and passion for fitness started in high school, where she struggled with body image, dieting, fitness, and other symptoms of trying to live up to the world's unrealistic expectation of how someone should look. Addison runs a social media page called aboundwithaddison, which posts heathy recipes, fitness goals, and motivation for other...

Gerald Baldner is here for round two, but this time with a message that really hits home. In the first interview we did with Gerald, we talk about his companies that he started. His son, Jason, happened to have an office right next to Gerald's in the same company. Imagine Gerald's pain and heartbreak when Jason was taken from him in a boating accident. In todays episode, we talk about getting over the immense grief, as well as how Gerald coped with his son's death.

Gerald Baldner is here for round two, but this time with a message that really hits home. In the first interview we did with Gerald, we talk about his companies that he started. His son, Jason, happened to have an office right next to Gerald's in the same company. Imagine Gerald's pain and heartbreak when Jason was taken from him in a boating accident. In todays episode, we talk about getting over the immense grief, as well as how Gerald coped with his son's death.

Ray Howell, founder of the non-profit Kicking Bear, and winner of the Outdoor Life Top 25 Readers Choice Award comes on the show today to share his story! Coming out of a foster home, to trouble with the law, to finding Jesus, (and doing a bit in the outdoors world along the way) this is one of the most impactful stories you will ever hear!

Ray Howell, founder of the non-profit Kicking Bear, and winner of the Outdoor Life Top 25 Readers Choice Award comes on the show today to share his story! Coming out of a foster home, to trouble with the law, to finding Jesus, (and doing a bit in the outdoors world along the way) this is one of the most impactful stories you will ever hear!

Mr. Keith Tompkins shares with the audience HIS personal story on how he got his start with the business, and how he was struggling with trying to fill many different roles in his life, from husband, to father, to sales executive. Keith also takes us through his spiritual journey, and how he got saved.

Mr. Keith Tompkins shares with the audience HIS personal story on how he got his start with the business, and how he was struggling with trying to fill many different roles in his life, from husband, to father, to sales executive. Keith also takes us through his spiritual journey, and how he got saved.

In part two of two, Jeremy talks a lot about what he has learned over his vast and exciting military career, in which he was a pilot, and how the opportunity to work in cooperate America came out of seemingly nowhere. Mr. Durtschi also makes a strong case of living life to the fullest, and not always looking for the perfect answer!

In part one of two, Jeremy talks a lot about what he has learned over his vast and exciting military career, in which he was a pilot, and how the opportunity to work in cooperate America came out of seemingly nowhere. Mr. Durtschi also makes a strong case of living life to the fullest, and not always looking for the perfect answer!

Wisconsin State Trooper, Matt Chambers, joins us on the show today to share his story on how he is transforming lives in a very difficult career. You won't want to miss a word as Matt shares what a day in the life looks like, and how important a schedule is for your personal well being. Finally, as always, Trooper Chambers gives his advice on what he recommends for the younger generation!