The Warrior's Journey

Lieutenant General Lawson Magruder (US Army, Ret.) has led highly successful organizations in the military, industry, and academia sectors over the past 48 years.  After commissioning as a distinguished military graduate from the University of Texas at Austin's Army ROTC program, he went on to have a highly successful career in the United States Army retiring as a Lieutenant General in 2001.

In this episode, General Magruder dives deeper into his family history, and how having a World War II combat veteran for a father prepared him for the battles he would later endure. Through his upbringing and experiences, he learned the importance of servant leadership defined by humility and poise, having true battle buddies and deep relationships on and off the field, and being grounded in his faith and family for the potholes of life.

Visit www.truegrowthleadership.com for more from LTG Magruder and his leadership consulting company, True Growth.

Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast 

Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Lieutenant General Lawson Magruder (US Army, Ret.) has led highly successful organizations in the military, industry, and academia sectors over the past 48 years.  After commissioning as a distinguished military graduate from the University of Texas at Austin's Army ROTC program, he went on to have a highly successful career in the United States Army retiring as a Lieutenant General in 2001.

In this episode, listen in as LTG Magruder shares highlights of his storied military career, and role faith played in sustaining him and his family through the trials of life—on and off the battlefield.

Visit www.truegrowthleadership.com for more from LTG Magruder and his leadership consulting company, True Growth.

Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast 

Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Regardless of rank, position, or power, you can lead. Leadership is not about any of those things; true leadership is about selfless service, over time, from a platform of character and competence.

This episode packs a punch, as Major General Bob Dees (US Army, Ret.) rejoins the podcast to encourage and empower listeners to harness their influence and lead with integrity, courage, and character, wherever God has placed them.

Bob served as National Security Advisor and Campaign Chairman for Dr. Ben Carson in the 2016 presidential campaign. He is now President of Resilience Consulting, LLC, serving a variety of constituents in the arenas of resilience consulting, business, cyber defense, counterterrorism, and care for military troops and families. 

To find out more about resilient leadership, visit https://resiliencegodstyle.com/.

Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast 

Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Storms are an inevitable, inescapable part of life. At one point or another, we all will face them. The question is, what are we going to do about it?

Major General Bob Dees (US Army, Ret.) has dedicated his military career and life to caring for warriors, cultivating a laser-like focus on resilience. In doing so, he's helped countless soldiers and civilians alike bounce back from the storms of life, as well as preparing them to face the ones still to come. 

Bob served as National Security Advisor and Campaign Chairman for Dr. Ben Carson in the 2016 presidential campaign. He is now President of Resilience Consulting, LLC, serving a variety of constituents in the arenas of resilience consulting, business, cyber defense, counterterrorism, and care for military troops and families. 

To find out more about what resilience God style is all about, visit https://resiliencegodstyle.com/.

Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast

Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Continuing the conversation from Episode 47, Danny White (USMC, Ret.) returns to unpack yet another powerful leadership component. Drawing on wisdom of the Bible, Danny sheds light on the purest picture of leadership in the form of a shepherd, who is willing to lay down his life for his sheep.

To hear more of Danny's story, check out Episodes 13 and 14, and visit http://www.leadwithliberty.com to find out more about his Calling #2, Lead with Liberty.

Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast

Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Who are you? What are you doing here? Why do you act and react the way you do?

Marine, speaker, and leadership consultant, Danny White, returns to the podcast to discuss how answering these questions for ourselves determines the effectiveness of our leadership.

To hear more of Danny's story, check out Episodes 13 and 14, and visit http://www.leadwithliberty.com to find out more about his Calling #2, Lead with Liberty.

Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast

Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

In the second installment of the miraculous testimony of a US Air Force pilot turned missionary with terminal cancer, Rob Stone unpacks the details and aftermath of his prognosis. Though he was told time and time again there was no hope for survival, Rob continued to walk by faith, not by sight (literally!). 14 years later and counting, Rob has lived to tell his tale, and continues to share the undying message of a loving Father who can be trusted with everything—no matter what.

Find out more about Rob's story in his soon-to-be-released book, Your Dad Loves You: Life Conversations with a Dying Father.

Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast

Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

From the cockpit of a C-12 as a US Air Force pilot, to the streets of Kazakhstan in the former USSR as a missionary, to the operating table with Stage IV melanoma, Rob Stone's life has been anything but ordinary.

The son of a US Army infantryman turned general, Rob's childhood dream was to fly. But as that dream was fulfilled, a life-changing encounter and relationship with God changed the trajectory of his life forever.

Listen in to the first installment of a two-part interview with Rob Stone, and discover the impact of obedience to God's call—even when it doesn't make sense—and the power of faith against all odds.

Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast

Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

What is the role of prayer in everyday life? What do I ask for? Do I keep asking even when I don't get the answer I'm after?

In this episode, Kevin Weaver continues a wide-ranging conversation with Judy McChrystal on the subject of prayer. Discover what a dynamic relationship with God looks like, and how communication with Him changes our perspective and brings us into alignment with His will. And as God shows us more of who He is, we begin to understand more about who we are in Him.

The best thing we can do is take the plunge—start a conversation with your Creator!

Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast

Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Prayer isn't a performance. It's engaging in conversation with God. And like any relationship, this communication isn't just about talking—it's about listening, too.

Listen in, as Judy McChrystal joins the podcast to unpack what prayer is all about. Soak in some practical tips on how to best position yourself for prayer, but more than that, get an in-depth look into what it means to commune with the Creator of the universe.

Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast

Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter