Unbeatable

Retired Secret Service Agent Ken Valentine worked for a decade on the Presidential Protective Detail spanning 3 presidencies. The Secret Service is not supposed to get a lot of attention, so most people don’t think about what kind of specialized skills they have to have, how much danger they are constantly in, or the toll it can take on their families.

In this episode, Ken gives us an inside view of what it’s like, and talks about the life-saving work he is now doing with The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

You’ll hear:

• Which Presidents he served under and how he got there
• Why every assignment in the Secret Service is so dangerous
• How he kept his family intact and thriving through an intense and often-changing travel schedule
• How he got started with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and what they do
• What he means by ‘cheating death’ in his new book, Cheating Death: Three-Time Presidential Secret Service Agent Lives to Tell You How

Pre-order the book HERE

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I’ve probably been asked 1,000 times, “Do you know Jeff Teigs?” Well, now I’m proud to say I do, and I’m excited to introduce you to him. He is a retired Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency expert with over 25 years of service in US Army Special Operations. He’s received numerous awards, including five bronze stars for distinguished service during combat in Iraq and Afghanistan and a silver star awarded for valor during combat in Iraq.

Today, he uses his incredible combat and leadership experience as president of the non-profit Skull Games, which hunts sex traffickers, brings them to justice, and frees the oppressed.

What you’ll hear:

• How we each became "a man" serving in the Ranger Regiment
• What life was like deploying constantly over a 10-year period
• Why he started Skull Games and how counter-terrorism skills translate into counter-trafficking skills
• How he provides purpose, direction and motivation to veterans
• About his book, Where Have All the Heroes Gone

Enter to win a free e-copy of his book (drawing will be Dec 8) HERE

Access Jeff’s leadership course HERE The first 10 people can use the coupon code ‘unbeatable’ at checkout to sign up for free.

Access Jeff’s Protect Your Family: Counter Sex Trafficking course HERE The first 10 people can use the coupon code ‘unbeatable’ at checkout to sign up for free.

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Lieutenant General (Ret.) William “Jerry” Boykin led warriors at all levels in the US Army through some of the most dangerous and complex missions over 36 years. He was one of the original members of the U.S. Army’s commando unit and led the Army’s Green Berets and the Special Warfare Center and School. Later, he was the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and now is the Executive Vice President of the Family Research Council in Washington.

I personally served with him in the Army and have witnessed his unusual level of courage, both on the battlefield and in the public arena. His faith has been an inspiration to me for decades, and even in the face of threats on his life, he does not back down and is not intimidated.

You’ll hear:

• What it was like to join the Army during one of its most challenging periods in history
• Miracles he witnessed on the battlefield, including 45 commandos walking out of a ball of fire alive
• Our stories about the honor of talking to Soldiers in Mogadishu about their faith
• What it was like to become a terrorist target
• What he’s doing now to help shape the soul of our country being torn apart at the seams

Order Boykin’s books:

Never Surrender: A Soldier's Journey to the Crossroads of Faith and Freedom

The Warrior Soul: Five Powerful Principles to Make You a Stronger Man of God

Man to Man: Rediscovering Masculinity in a Challenging World

Strong and Courageous: A Call to Biblical Manhood

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When sexual harassment is reported, most of the time the accuser is telling the truth. But what happens when a false accusation derails someone’s life and destroys their reputation? Unfortunately stories like my guests’ happen all the time.

15 years ago, Ricky and Lindsay Lewis were two young, beloved ministry leaders on the rise until a verifiably false accusation against Ricky caused all of their future plans to come crashing down. I have the utmost respect for how they bounced back and rebuilt their life after something no one should ever have to go through.

You’ll hear:

• How they got started in ministry and coaching and what they thought their future would look like
• The events surrounding the accusation and Ricky’s dismissal…and how that accusation proved to be false
• How it has deeply affected their family for 15 years
• Their amazing testimony of faith, strength and resilience through it all
• How its okay to have honest conversations with God when your life is different from what you imagined

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In honor of Veterans Day, we have a very special episode for you. After any war, including WWII, soldiers are often deeply haunted by what they saw and did during the war. American Don Malarkey and German Fritz Engelbert, both depicted in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers for fighting in one of the biggest military operations of all time, were no different. For 60 years, they held onto guilt and pain from WWII…until something happened that changed the rest of their lives and gave them peace.

Today I’m joined by Don's daughter, Marianne, and Fritz’s sons, Matthias and Volker, to hear about an unlikely close friendship that is almost impossible for veterans who had seen each other as enemies for decades. I was blown away when I first heard their story!

You’ll hear:

• Why Don and Fritz each joined their country’s military in the 1940’s
• What D-Day and The Battle of the Bulge was like for both sides
• What led to an extremely unusual encounter 60 years after the war
• How that encounter totally changed their lives and the lives of their families
• How the book Saving My Enemy by Bob Welch, which details their story, came to be written

Order a copy of Saving My Enemy on Amazon HERE

Enter to win a free e-copy of the book (drawing will be November 17)

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Night Stalker pilots are some of my greatest heroes, and many times, my life has depended on their insanely accurate shooting abilities. Greg Coker and I fought together in Iraq and Afghanistan, and he was an AH-6 little bird gun pilot in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment for 15 years. VERY few helicopter pilots on the planet make it to that level, and his no-quit attitude, skill, and commitment make him unbeatable.

You’ll hear:

• What it was like to go through the grueling Green Platoon training that only a handful of pilots finish
• What he and I both agree is the most deadly weapon on the battlefield
• His story of surviving being shot down in Iraq and narrowly escaping his helicopter on fire
• What kept him getting back in the cockpit again and again despite 42 surgeries and having 47 pieces of titanium in his body
• Why he started Blades for Brothers, a non-profit for veterans and first responders

Learn more about Blades for Brothers here

Enter HERE for a chance to win an e-copy of Greg’s book, Death Waits in the Dark: Six Guns Don't Miss! (Drawing on Nov 10)

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As a Content Creator, Speaker, and Firearms Trainer, John Lovell has created a strong community of millions called the Warrior Poet Society, dedicated to “physical protection, the pursuit of truth, and living for a higher purpose.” In the Bible, Jesus is said to be both a lion and a lamb. John is both a fierce warrior and gentle truth seeker. We met years ago serving in the 2nd Ranger Battalion, and I’ve always been impressed by his boldness and commitment to doing what is right.

You’ll hear:

• What he sees in our society that fueled the creation of a community recognized all over the world
• Our views about deciding when to and when NOT to use deadly force in a situation
• Our answers to the #1 question I get: “Is it okay for a Christian to go to war?”
• Why he believes cowardice is contagious…but so is courage
• What’s wrong with young people today having their top goal in life to be a social media influencer
• What you can do about today’s widespread bullying, canceling, and silencing of unpopular opinions

Find out more about the Warrior Poet Society HERE

Click here to enter to win a free E-copy of John’s book, The Warrior Poet Way: A Guide to Living Free and Dying Well (Drawing will be held November 3rd)

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Right after 9/11, Representative Bobby Cox joined the US Army with a deep sense of a need to serve. His career took off like a rocket, serving four combat tours in the Middle East with elite units like the 101st Airborne Division, 75th Ranger Regiment, and the 82nd Airborne Division.

He could have gone all the way to the top, but after 13 years of full time military service, he and his wife made the unusual decision to "jump" into the world of business and politics. Now he is both the Vice President of Government Affairs for SIG SAUER and a Congressman in the South Carolina State Legislature.

You’ll hear:

• The 1 piece of advice that guides all of his leadership decisions
• Why he left the world he knew for the unknown world of politics
• The top 4 characteristics he says will help you succeed in any environment
• The surprising way he announced he was running for office
• What we both believe should be the motivation behind everything you do

Learn more about Bobby Cox on Facebook

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When she was a 12-year-old Backstreet Boys superfan, Cassie Petrey had no idea that her tenacity and relational talent would lead her to working with the biggest names in music, tech, and entertainment, like Steven Tyler, Britney Spears, Camila Cabello, Google, Disney, and Apple. She’s the co-founder and co-CEO of Crowd Surf, a leading marketing and music management firm founded in 2007 alongside best friend, Jade Driver. She’s also a Forbes 30 Under 30 and Billboard 30 Under 30 recipient.

You’ll hear:

• What she did at age 12 that started a career in the ever-changing world of social media
• Why she calls herself a ‘social media dinosaur’
• The courage, skill, and adaptability it took to start a company in a field that didn’t exist in her early 20s
• An inside look at the unique pressures top artists face and why she thinks they have to be really mentally strong
• What you should aim for instead of ‘being famous, having viral videos, and being the next Taylor Swift’

Connect with Cassie on Instagram

Learn more about Crowd Surf HERE

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In the finale of our 5-part Black Hawk Down series to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Operation Gothic Serpent, I sat down with Actor and Musician Matthew Marsden. You may recognize him from films like Helen of Troy or Shiner, but when he played Army Ranger Dale Sizemore in the film Black Hawk Down, it was the role of a lifetime.

That experience changed the trajectory of his life and bonded him forever with US Army Rangers. I was skeptical at first about the story being turned into a movie (find out why in this episode), but I’m really proud of the work Matthew and the other actors did and how they portrayed us.

What you’ll hear:

• How he beat the odds to build a successful Hollywood career, coming from a small community in the UK

• What it was like training with Army Rangers to prepare for Black Hawk Down and how it transformed his life

• Why he believes the USA is the greatest country in the world

• How he became a committed Christian and what drives him to speak up boldly about it in a hostile Hollywood environment

• What he has in common with Jim Caviezel and Gary Sinise

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