What happens when the badge comes off… and the mission is over?

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, former SWAT officer Matthew J. Lyle shares his journey through law enforcement, life after retirement, and the struggle many men face when their identity has been tied to the uniform.

This conversation goes far beyond policing.

We dive into masculinity, faith, discipline, and what it means to rebuild your purpose when the role that once defined you is gone.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Life in law enforcement and SWAT

• Identity and purpose after retirement

• The war on masculinity in modern culture

• Faith, discipline, and rebuilding as a man

• The struggle of being a warrior without a mission

If you’ve ever wrestled with identity, purpose, or finding your place after life changes—this episode is for you.

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What does it really take to spend over two decades inside the Special Operations community—and who are you when it’s over?

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Sean Hagerty—retired Sergeant Major, former member of the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, and author of Jones Point and Cabal—shares the reality behind elite military service and the transition that follows.

After 25+ years in Special Operations, including 16 years at a highly selective unit at Fort Belvoir, Sean retired with multiple honors including three Bronze Stars. But this conversation goes far beyond deployments and accolades.

We discuss leadership, life after the military, identity, faith, purpose, and the mental weight of service.

This isn’t about war stories for entertainment.

This is about the man behind the uniform.

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He tried to end his life… and it changed everything.

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Gabe Smith shares the truth behind addiction, hitting rock bottom, and what it actually takes to rebuild your life when everything falls apart.

After years in the military and law enforcement, Gabe found himself battling alcohol addiction, losing control, and facing a breaking point that nearly cost him everything. What followed wasn’t easy—it was a decision to live differently, one day at a time.

This conversation goes deep into mental health, identity after service, discipline, and the reality of recovery. No shortcuts. No hype. Just the work it takes to rebuild.

If you’ve ever struggled, felt lost, or questioned your purpose—this episode is for you.

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About Gabe Smith

Gabe Smith is a former Army veteran and law enforcement officer who now helps others rebuild their lives through Precision Resilience Training Group and the Resilient Heroes Foundation. After years of addiction and a near-fatal turning point, he now leads others toward discipline, purpose, and resilience.

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Zack Ferguson is a former Navy SEAL with multiple deployments to Iraq, Yemen, Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, we go beyond the Trident, often referred to as the “Budweiser” and into the man behind it.

Zack served as a Lead Sniper, Pointman, JTAC, Combatives Instructor, and Weapons Ordnance Specialist, operating at the highest level of special operations.

But this conversation goes deeper than combat.

We talk about identity after the military, discipline beyond the mission, mental resilience, and what it takes to lead when the structure is gone.

When the uniform comes off… who are you?

Now a co-owner of Defense Strategies Group, Zack trains civilians in real-world self-defense while continuing to lead through mentorship, martial arts, and teaching.

This is a real conversation about purpose, responsibility, and the mindset forged through elite service.

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🔥 KEY TOPICS

Navy SEAL mindset, life after military, veteran transition, discipline, leadership, mental resilience, identity, purpose, self-defense training, men’s mental health

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The Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast delivers raw, unfiltered conversations on discipline, leadership, mental health, and purpose—featuring veterans, first responders, and men who have walked through adversity and come out stronger.

No Excuses. No Limits. Faith & Discipline | Big D

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Dan “Big D” Sachkowsky for a raw, unfiltered conversation on discipline, accountability, and what it truly takes to win in life.

What started as a conversation about mindset and performance took an unexpected turn into faith, conviction, and the role God plays in real transformation.

This isn’t surface-level motivation.

This is about eliminating excuses, building discipline, and stepping fully into your purpose as a man.

If you’re tired of being stuck…

If you’re done negotiating with weakness…

If you’re ready to take ownership of your life…

This episode is for you.

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⚔️ In This Episode:

• Discipline vs motivation

• Why most men stay stuck

• Taking ownership and responsibility

• Faith and personal transformation

• Eliminating excuses for good

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9/11 changed everything.

For Jason Andrews, it wasn’t just a moment in history—it was the moment that set his life on a completely different path.

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Jason shares how the events of 9/11 led him to serve, what he experienced in the Coast Guard, and the internal battles that followed—injury, adversity, and the silent struggles many men face after service.

Now serving with Homeland Security and building his own brand, Jason opens up about what it really takes to rebuild, find purpose, and stay mission-ready when life hits hard.

This is a real conversation about:

• Answering the call after 9/11

• Life in the Coast Guard and beyond

• Injury, adversity, and the mental fight

• Veteran mental health and suicide prevention

• Brotherhood and not going through it alone

• Building purpose through leadership and service

No hype. No filters. Just truth.

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What does 22 years of service in the U.S. Air Force teach a man about purpose—and what happens when faith becomes the turning point?

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Patrick J. Wright, a retired Air Force veteran who served 22 years, including his final 9 years as SOF Aircrew in Air Force Special Operations.

Patrick shares what it’s like to operate at a high level for over two decades—and how, after all of it, an unexpected encounter with Jesus Christ in 2015 changed everything.

From leadership and identity to struggle, redemption, and life after service, this conversation explores what it really means to live with purpose—and why success alone is never enough.

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From combat to coffee—this is what purpose looks like after service.

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Damien Celaya, a U.S. Army combat veteran and the owner/operator of Freedom Bear Coffee.

Damien shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship, opening up about the challenges veterans face after leaving the battlefield and how he built a brand rooted in resilience, humor, and brotherhood.

This conversation dives into military transition, veteran mental health, identity, and purpose—and what it takes to keep moving forward when the mission changes.

Freedom Bear Coffee isn’t just a business—it’s a community built on discipline, connection, and supporting those who have served.

If you’re a veteran, entrepreneur, or someone navigating life after adversity, this episode will hit home.

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In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Damian Porter — a former operator with the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS), a Western Australia police officer, and a career firefighter with more than 15 years of frontline service.

Damian served with 1 NZSAS Group in the Counter Terrorist Team, specializing in hostage rescue and high-risk operations. After transitioning from military service and law enforcement, he dedicated his life to teaching others the realities of survival, resilience, and operating under pressure.

Now widely known as the “How Not To Die Guy,” Damian focuses on practical self-defense, situational awareness, and mental resilience — helping everyday people better prepare for real-world threats.

In this conversation, Steve and Damian discuss:

• The mindset required to operate in elite special forces

• What real self-defense actually means in the real world

• The legal and psychological consequences of violence most people overlook

• Lessons learned from military service, policing, and firefighting

• How to build resilience and mental toughness in modern life

Damian also hosts the Straight Talk: Mind & Muscle Podcast, where he interviews high performers from military, athletics, and leadership communities about the mindset required to perform at the highest level.

This episode is a powerful conversation about discipline, survival, responsibility, and living with purpose.

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In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Stephen D. Powell, founder of The GunLife Coach, a USAF veteran, firearms instructor, and range consultant who works with individuals and organizations on self-defense training, firearms education, and mindset development.

Through years of working with people in high-stress environments, Stephen has seen firsthand how preparation, discipline, and mental resilience determine how someone responds when pressure hits.

In this conversation, Steve and Stephen discuss why many men struggle under pressure, the importance of personal responsibility, and how proper training can transform fear into confidence. They explore the psychology behind stress, decision-making in dangerous situations, and why mindset and preparation matter far more than most people realize.

This episode is a powerful discussion about self-defense, leadership, discipline, and the mindset required to stay calm and capable when it matters most.

The Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast features conversations with veterans, leaders, athletes, and high-performers who share lessons on resilience, discipline, faith, and purpose.

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