Unbeatable

Mike spent 34 years as a firefighter, mostly in Southern California, where fires can quickly get out of control with the dry climate. In June of 1984, when winds suddenly shifted, he and his team almost lost their lives in a major firestorm that devastated the entire area. That event strengthened both him and his faith, which he would need later when a financial storm came that relocated his entire family.

You’ll hear:

• How he first had to overcome a storm at home, growing up with violence and abuse
• About the front row seat he had to the ‘Jesus Movement’ in the 1970’s in California, and how it completely changed his life 
• How he survived being in the middle of a massive firestorm with 130 mph winds
• How his family survived a sudden forced retirement and move across the country 
• What keeps him going through everything life throws at him

Connect with Mike HERE

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Beau Maier struggled after serving in the Army. He didn’t realize how much other veterans also struggled until attending the funeral of a buddy who committed suicide. Right then, he and and a friend decided they were going to do something about the veteran suicide epidemic, and to raise awareness, they signed up for the toughest rowing race in the world with almost no rowing experience. That decision gave his life purpose, and his team became the first ever all-American, all-veteran team to row a rowboat 3,000 miles across the Atlantic ocean.  

You’ll hear:

• How his past, his combat experience, and an injury were leading him down a dark path of addiction
• Why he felt so strongly about doing something to save veterans’ lives
• What it was like to start a nonprofit from scratch, figure out how to train, be a team, and raise money 
• What happened in the middle of the ocean that finally gave him peace and renewed life
• Beau’s advice for anyone who feels like they don't know if they can make it through an ugly past or big mistakes or huge challenges in front of them

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Ken Bevel is a US Marine Corps veteran who, with no acting experience, suddenly found himself with major roles in movies that have reached millions of people. He has starred in both Fireproof and Courageous by Sherwood Pictures, and the impact of those films has transformed marriages and parents everywhere. 

Ken joined the US Marine Corps at age 17 to escape life on the streets. He got into trouble early on, and then something happened that dramatically changed his life and military career. Today, after retiring as a Captain in 2011, he uses his skills at Sherwood Baptist Church, giving hope to people in the worst parts of town.

You’ll hear:

• How his early family life started well but then spiraled out of control
• Why he joined the Marines and what finally turned his life around when he got court-martialed 
• How he unexpectedly acted in movies and how terrifying it was like to be on a movie set for the first time 
• How Fireproof and Courageous transformed his own marriage and fatherhood
• His advice for anyone who says, “I’ve made a mess of my life, and I don’t know what to do next”

Connect with Ken on Facebook

Learn more about Fireproof and Courageous 

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Dre Baldwin played professional basketball for 9 years, even though he was cut from his high school team 3 times. To get to the pro level, it took incredible resourcefulness, discipline, and a never-give-up focus. Knowing basketball couldn’t last forever, those same characteristics led him to be a pioneer as an online entrepreneur. He has created over 400 products, has over 100,000 YouTube subscribers, and 4.5 Million downloads of his Work On Your Game podcast.

You’ll hear:

• Why everyone thought he was crazy for pursuing pro basketball after having only mediocre success in high school and college
• How he fought through rejection and worked hard to finally make his dream a reality
• Where he says discipline and confidence come from and how you can get them
• How he found success at a time when almost no one was selling online products
• About his Work On Your Game podcast and program to help athletes and entrepreneurs develop mental toughness

Follow Dre on Instagram and YouTube

Learn more about Work On Your Game

Get a FREE copy of his book, The Third Day (you just pay shipping)

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Jose Pereira was months away from retiring as the CEO of Citgo after a 35-year career when he and 5 company vice presidents (The Citgo 6) were suddenly arrested and imprisoned in Venezuela, falsely accused of espionage, corruption, and treason. He spent the next 4 years and 8 months as a pawn in a political dispute, not knowing if he would ever see his family again. After finally being released, he has been completely dedicated to using his experience to spread a message of resilience, hope, faith, and survival.

You’ll hear:

• Why he was in Venezuela and what it felt like to be arrested for no reason
• The incredible things his family did to help him survive
• How the ‘Citgo 6’ worked together to get stronger when they were able to see each other again
• What led to their release and how it felt to finally be free again
• About his book and coaching program, Life Pills for Survival Guide (LPSG)

Connect with Jose and learn more about upcoming book HERE

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U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ron Breland (Ret.) served in the United States Army from 1990 to 2005 as a DoD Certified Firefighter and a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Specialist. He and I were in Somalia at the same time, and he also served in Kosovo and Iraq. During his military career, he suffered a traumatic brain injury and consistently struggled with PTS at a time when no one talked about it. When he reached the point of suicide, his life took a dramatic turn, and now he spends every day serving veterans who feel lost and hopeless.

You’ll hear:

• How his highly abusive childhood and being homeless prepared him to be a warrior
• Details of his combat missions to Somalia, Kosovo, and Iraq
• How PTS nearly destroyed his life to the point of almost ending it
• What caused him not to pull the trigger of the pistol in his mouth and his advice to you if you feel hopeless and defeated
• How he personally serves veterans today and what he is building to change veterans’ families and futures

Learn more about his Isaiah 68 Military Outreach Ministry

Learn more about Warfighter Ranch

Connect with Ron on Facebook

Watch his YouTube videos

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Today we kick off 2024 with a Marine Corps veteran whose life completely turned upside down when he stepped on an IED in Afghanistan in 2010. His massive injuries resulted in him becoming a triple amputee, which led to drug addiction and multiple arrests. But, something happened at a gas station one day, and now he is sober, an endurance athlete, inspiring others, and has even co-founded a company called For Freedom Fundraising.

You’ll hear:

-How growing up on a farm in Montana prepared him for the Marine Corps

-Exactly what happened in Afghanistan and his thoughts immediately after the explosion

-The emotional and psychological effects of his injuries that he was not prepared for

-How his life spiraled out of control because of drug addictions

-What happened at a gas station that totally changed the direction of his life

-The 3 things he says led him from prison and addiction to inspiring people on stages across America

Connect with Tomy on Facebook HERE

Find out more about For Freedom Fundraising HERE

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Wow, what an amazing year! We’ve heard some incredible stories from amazing people. I end almost every episode honored to be able to share these stories with the Unbeatable Army. In this special year-end episode, we go back over the greatest moments of 2023, as voted on by you.

You heard from musicians, the military, and everyday people. And the #1 most downloaded episode from 2023 will surprise you! I even get a chance to bring you one of my favorite moments from this year. Stay tuned for some equally amazing guests this coming year.

You’ll hear:

• The top replayed episodes of 2023 (#1 will surprise you!)
• Advice about how to prepare for challenges next year
• The greatest acts of courage I’ve ever seen on the battlefield
• Stories that helped me face challenges this year

Enter to win a free Copy of Jeff’s audiobook Certain Jeopardy HERE (drawing on January 10th)

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Imagine having to unexpectedly take over a failing company in your early 20s and at the same time, learning your father has a completely different life that you knew nothing about. This happened to Matthew Lesser, and the stress of it all sent his whole life into a downward spiral for years. But with divine intervention, he rebuilt and became stronger than ever before. Today, he’s written 2 books, and he’s the founder of Uniquely Normal, which trains leaders on creating teams that are fully engaged and excited in their work.

You’ll hear:

• How spending a year hospitalized as a teen affected the trajectory of his life
• Why he was suddenly left as the head of a business that was deeply in debt
• What it was like to discover his father had another family in another state
• What saved him from crippling depression that almost took his life
• What he learned about leadership in the process that turned him into an expert
• What Uniquely Normal teaches about the difference between success and flourishing

Connect with Matt at UniquelyNormal.com or reach out to him via email at [email protected]

Order his book UnSatisfied: When Less Is More or unEngaged: Building Flourishing Organizations

Enter to win a free E-Copy of UnSatisfied: When Less is More HERE (drawing on December 29th)

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Bobby Harrington says he is not a “born leader” or “natural leader”. However, he has successfully led large teams in sports, the Marine Corps, and in the business sector. He learned leadership skills as a Desert Shield/Desert Storm Gulf War veteran and through leading at Chevron for almost 2 decades. Now he has a passion for using his 34 years of experience to build up the next generation of leaders as CEO of Rubicon COA, and he’s recently published a book called Lead You: The Winning Combination to Achieve Personal and Professional Success.

You’ll hear:

• How he learned to lead people when he's not a "born leader"
• What he learned about leadership from his Serbian mother and World War II, Korean, and Vietnam Veteran father
• How being a combat engineer in the Marine Corps shaped him into the person he is today
• His 3 keys to leading people that have given him the most success
• His top advice for people who are moving into leadership roles now

Learn how to improve your leadership skills at Rubicon COA

Order Bobby’s book, Lead You, HERE

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