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Faith Over Fear

Weekly podcast with John Duffy

CAPTAIN GREG DUNCAN

Captain Duncan completed U.S. Coast Guard (CG) basic training & Port Security School in 1990. In 1999 received a Reserve Officer commission to Ensign and orders to USN Naval Coastal Warfare & Harbor Defense Unit as unit facility security, weapons and force protection officer. In 2002, received orders to active duty and reported to HQ in Washington DC as a Staff Officer in the Port Security & Homeland Security Ops & Tactics Directorate, Co-chaired Underwater Port Security Work Group, that added diver and Sonar capability to enhance underwater security. Managed $11 million budget, drafted the 2004 Maritime Transportation Security Act and doctrine to pursue counterterrorism (CT) capability for maritime first responders. In 2004 promoted to LT, accessed into active duty, received orders to first CG Counter Terrorism (CT) unit; Maritime Security Response Team as the Asst Ops & Logistics Officer; executed National Special Security Event (NSSE) missions with the US Secret Service additionally, completed dive school. He deployed-responded to catastrophic level 1 emergencies for fires, floods & hurricanes in CA, TX, GA, PR & USVI. Graduated from Natl Defense University; Reserve Component Natl Security Course in Washington, DC. In 2018, received orders to Sector Honolulu Command Cadre as Senior Reserve Officer; duties were oversight & management of reserve forces in the Hawaiian Islands. In 2020 CDR Duncan was selected for the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché program & returned to Active Duty for language school and attaché training in Wash., DC. He is listed as "a first" in CG history pages and in May 2021 was promoted to Captain Greg recently paused his civilian career as a SAG-AFTRA credited actor, producer, writer, emergency management- business consultant, and Adjunct Professor at Azusa Pacific University teaching CT, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice courses. He Graduated from CA. State University Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice-Security Management & earned a Master degree in Public Admin. from CA. State Univ Northridge. His personal awards include: Coast Guard Commendation Medals, Coast Guard Achievement Medals, Navy and Marine Achievement Medal, Global War Terror Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medals, and multiple other team or volunteer service awards. He has 3 young adult children, hails from Chicago, IL and grew up in sunny Cali.

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Weekly podcast with John Duffy ALLI COVINGTON

Alli has been an entrepreneur in fitness since 1995 and finance since 2003, she has been a pioneer and made innovations in the fitness industry and sat on advisory boards for some of the largest financial firms. She earned her undergraduate degree from UCI where she double-majored in pre-med and Art History, and went on to earn an M.A. in Counseling Psychology. Instead of going into private practice, she utilizes her skills and talents with her clients every day to help them get their best outcomes. She created the first group exercise weight training class and went on to write the first personal training algorithm and built software around that program that is being utilized by individuals and companies. She expanded that into a coaching program with dozens of clients getting results they personally desire. Alli is a uniquely skilled and talented woman with many years of experience training men and women to get the body they've always wanted, and a Master's degree in Psychology. This is a combination that has made her the best. In the words of Alli "Your body is a machine that will do whatever you tell it to do, but it's your brain that needs coaching! That's the unique service that I provide. Psychologists aren't personal trainers and can't help you get in shape, and trainers aren't psychologists that understand the underlying issues that prevent us from reaching our goals and how to work around those issues to reach our goals anyway! Alli is also a Mom and her journey has been a rough one overcoming adversity and abuse and standing strong and inspiring others to not give in or give up.

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Weekly podcast with John Duffy GEORGE OHAN

With guests Army Veterans Dave Alspach and George Ohan and will have a special screening of the two short films The Flag.'The Flag' is a project based on a true life experience of the writer/producer and U.S. Army Special Forces Veteran, Mr. Dave Alspach. Upon his return from Vietnam, Dave encountered some protestors attempting to burn the American Flag on a University campus and from that encounter The Flag Project was born. Fast-forward about 40 years and Dave meets U.S. Army veteran and producer George Ohan in Hollywood to make this story come to life. This is a story about honor and respect. It tells the story from a Veterans point of view. It's for every American who cares about their country. It's about Patriotism. The Flag consists of two important short films. One film is a fictionalized narrative film and the second is an educational film about what the Flag means; including an explanation of the thirteen folds. Director, John Duffy led the international team to success by completing the project and making the 2015 G.I. Film Festival Official selection list.

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Weekly podcast with John Duffy BRIANA CESPEDES

Briana Céspedes a Cuban-Mexican-American that loves the Constitution. A broadcast journalist by trade, a storyteller at heart. She has worked as a broadcast journalist in the military for the past four years in videography, photojournalism, and radio. Her goal is to continue in journalism even after the military to support freedom and democracy. She was unlawfully discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 2022 after 5 years of service due to her conviction to say no to the COVID-19 vaccine. She now speaks about her experience in order to bring awareness and support other veterans that have the same story through the online group called Involuntary Veterans. Her hope is to unite for the protection of liberty and honor the veterans that served and were so unjustly treated. Briana recently started a Facebook group and Instagram page for Involuntary Veterans and you can find them under that name.

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Weekly podcast with John Duffy JOE RAMIREZ

Joe is a Consultant, Author, Speaker, USMC Veteran, Pastor, Chaplain American Legion Post 283, Musician and Founder and CEO of Vetstream TV .His Non-Profit Affiliation & Service include the following: Pastor/Volunteer Sober Living – Harmony Place, Executive Board member Ronald Reagan Palisades Post American Legion 283. , Chief Operating Officer American Legion Palisades , Chaplain American Legion Palisades , Pastor, Revive LA Church Joe was also a Military Police/Investigator at United States Marine Corps for eight years. Presently Joe is a Chief Executive Officer of VetStreamTV An online subscription based streaming service with a focus on Veteran affiliated content including, shorts, features, and documentaries.

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Weekly podcast with John Duffy MICHAEL MIKE

Michael is the Founder and Owner of DFTV Network and DFTV Sports. The DFTV brand was created to help families mostly fathers dealing with "child support, CPS, and Divorces in the USA". By using sports and dropping in helpful hint and training Mr. Mike was able to help bring awareness to parent looking for civil solutions. As a result, Dads – Fathers of Texas was formed and its national counterpart grew to assist over 7,000 families throughout the States of TX, CA, TN, MS, OK, AR, GA, FL, NY, MN, NV, and WA. The company was formed to educate and assist today's fathers by helping them to understand the legalities of Family Courts and the role of the Office of the Attorney General in their cases. Over 78% of all cases are resolved through mediation without going to court and clogging the courts' dockets. Other accomplishments of Dads – Fathers of Texas as a result of assertive programs are: Recognized by the Texas Family Courts for spearheading the process of Child Support Resolution through Mediation. By being the forerunner of this resolution tactic, up to 6 out of 10 fathers selected to participate in the program had updated terms instead of jail time, revised child support terms that the custodial parent actually received, and greater familial peace. Over 90% of the participants are still compliant. Selected and Awarded "Top 50 Most Influential Businesses in Dallas County" by the Dallas Fort Worth Community Network, a coalition of Dallas County Commission, Dallas City Council, Dallas County in 2013. 2014, 2013, 2012 Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center "Family Mediation - Volunteer of the Year" Former 3-year Board Member of Fatherhood Coalition of Tarrant County. Entrusted to train hundreds of men who are released from incarceration on family, non custodial parent, child support, and parenting issues through the Texas Re-entry Program of Tarrant and Dallas Counties since 2011Received Hundreds of Emails and Thank You Cards from Satisfied Clients. Authored and Published the book, "Victory Over Visitation," in 2015 and $60,000 Sex! After steeping aside from mediation, Mr. Mike continue to use DFTV Sports to help father in Professional Sports stay active in their children lives

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Weekly podcast with John Duffy ALLEN SIMMONS

Allen is a multifaceted individual with an incredible life story. He is not only a Husband, Father, and Motivational Speaker but also an Author and United States Marine Corps Veteran with deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Allen is a true inspiration to us all as he has overcome Post Traumatic Stress, Hopelessness, Anger, Anxiety, Memory Loss, and Suicide. He found the strength to fight his demons with purpose and poetry, inspiring him to write his first book, a collection of poems, titled "Can I Speak?". Allen's determination to succeed saw him graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from UNC Charlotte, even after facing setbacks that led to his dropping out in 2012. He then went on to become a successful Software Support Professional for IBM. Allen is also the Host and Creator of The Purpose Pod podcast, where he inspires others to live a meaningful life. Allen's life mantra, "Never Stop Never Quit Repeat! TM", is a reflection of his perseverance and determination. His journey inspires us to overcome obstacles, face our fears, and never give up on our dreams. Allen is a true example of what is possible with hard work, determination, and a willingness to face our challenges head-on.

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Weekly podcast with John Duffy BO BRINKMAN

Born in Houston, raised in Pasadena, Texas, Bo graduated two years early from high school and left home. He backpacked to Hilo Hawaii and lived in a tent for several months surviving on Papaya, coconuts and fish he speared off the coast. He worked as an ironworker while studying theatre at Texas State University and later at the University of Houston. His first year in New York, Bo discovered an unused basement under a restaurant in Greenwich Village, built a sixty seat theater and founded the Cactus Theater. During that time Bo produced, directed and acted in almost thirty plays. Cactus Theater became a well known and popular venue throughout the eighties. Company members and special guests included James Gandolfini, Melissa Gilbert, Susan Aston, Penn Jillette, (Penn and Teller) D.B. Sweeny and Will Hare.Bo's play, ICE HOUSE, the first play in his HOUSE TRILOGY, was first produced at Cactus Theater and had a successful nine month run at the Henry Wyatt Theater on the Lower East Side. ICE HOUSE was also produced in Los Angeles at the Company of Characters Theater where Bo also directed. He later wrote the screenplay adaptation, produced, starred and directed second unit when ICE HOUSE was made into a feature film. His play, THE HEN HOUSE, was developed at Cactus Theater and later produced Off-Broadway at the Harold Clurman Theater in New York. BAY HOUSE, Bo's last instalment of the HOUSE TRILOGY was developed at the Actors Studio in New York and produced at the Barn Theater, a 500 seat theater in Augusta, Michigan.Bo became a lifetime member of the Actors Studio in 1988 and was also a member of the playwright/directors unit at the Studio where he wrote and developed such plays as CARD SHARK MARK, PRESIDIO, THE GOD MUGGER, and BEIRUT BARFLY. These plays were also produced at the Cactus Theater. Bo originated the role of Parley, from the play, DOWN WINDER DANCE, with Sara Gilbert and Andrew Prine at the Cincinnati Ensemble Theater in Ohio.He moved to Los Angeles in 1990 and launched into film work, holding supporting roles in such films as BAIL JUMPER, LAWS OF DECEPTION, which he also co-produced; AN OCCATIONAL HELL, AVENGING ANGEL, FACE OF THE SERPENT, which Bo also co-produced. He played opposite Martin Sheen in the movie, GETTYSBURG and later reprised the same role opposite Robert Duval in the civil war epic, GODS AND GENERALS. Other films and television include, SECOND HAND LIONS, THE WAY SHE MOVES, THE EQUALIZER, and THE LOOKALIKE.

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