The Gravity Podcast explores the relationships, experiences, and values that keep us grounded in a world full of noise and chaos. Listen in as Jaimie joins Chris for special Marriage Monday episodes, exploring how to beat the odds and stay married.
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Episode 141: NYPD Deputy Commissioner Wendy Garcia
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This week, Chris sat down with New York Police Department, Deputy Commissioner Wendy Garcia. Wendy leads NYPD's equity and inclusion efforts both externally with the community and internally for employees. Chris and Wendy talked about proper fitting body armor, breast pump pods, adjusted work shifts, single-parenthood, deaf and hard of hearing, and…
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This week, Chris sat down with social media influencer, Carnivore Ray (Ray Hicks). Ray is a financial lender by day and a fitness enthusiast by life. Over a year ago, Ray was experiencing depression, physical alignments, and an unhealthy lifestyle. He decided to make a change. He began eating meat, eggs, and fish exclusively. He continued this life…
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Episode 139: Surfer | Author | LEO Bradley Carpenter
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This episode, Chris sat down with retired police officer, surfer, coffee entrepreneur, and now author, Bradley Carpenter. Brad started his career in the 80's in the City of Oakland. His book, Riding one more Wave - A Blue Legacy of Honor & Duty, is the account of his early career. He was young, optimistic, and ready to change the world. Brad learne…
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Episode 138: Psychedelics with Firefighter Andrew Douglas
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This week, Chris sits down with retired Washington State firefighter Andrew Douglas. Andrew unpacked the tough calls, the strains on relationships, guilt and shame, and the path moving through the tough times. Andrew now heads up Siento, a mobile phone app with the mission of connecting first responders with resources.Organizational SpotlightWarrio…
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Episode 137: Bridge Builder - Jennifer Humphries
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This episode, Chris sat down with Blue Bridge Project founder, Jennifer Humphries. Jennifer lives in the Tri-Cities community (Kennewick/Pasco/Richland, WA) and volunteers her time building bridges between law enforcement and the communities impacted by drug use, gang violence, and distrust. Jennifer shares that she was a drug addict for years and …
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Episode 136: Actor | Police Officer Sèbastien Vandenberghe
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This episode, Chris talks with American police officer Sèbastien Vandenberghe. Sèbastien started his law enforcement career in France where he also acted in movies. Sèbastien moved to America where he continued to act before moving to Washington State and becoming a police officer. Listen in to a life full of service, action and adventure. Organiza…
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Episode 135: Product, Not the Sum with Chris Littrell
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It has been 366 days since Chris took a drink of alcohol. In this episode, Chris shares some of the lessons he has learned over the past year. The bullet points are: - Product not the Sum - Not everyone is an alcoholic - Sleep is critical - I can de-stress/relax without alcohol - The Grace Accountability Dichotomy Organizational Spotlight Deer…
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Episode 134: Perseverance with Dr. Matthew Huston
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This week, Chris sits down with his friend, Dr. Matthew Huston. Matthew has served as a pastor for most of his adult life. In varying roles, he has engaged people in sorrow, crisis, celebration, and new life. Through his faith and experiences, Matthew has gained unique perspectives. Organizational Spotlight Service Peace Warriors GRAB SOME GRAVIT…
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Episode 133: LEO coaches Tami Sharp and Chris Zamora
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This week, Chris sits down with law enforcement coaches Tami Sharp and Chris Zamora. Both from the law enforcement family, they bring a lifetime of experience to training and coaching officers, their families, and the police organization. They are certified in a number of modalities as coaches. Great stories, great people, great solutions. Organiza…
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Episode 132: Student Nursing Interviews - Why Nursing?
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This past week, Chris was invited to talk with the soon to graduate Columbia Basin College nursing students. He had great conversations with men and women who want to make a difference. They discussed the dichotomies of nursing and first responder jobs - between the beauty and the pain. At the end of the talk, Chris participated in the trauma fair …
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Episode 131: Leveraging Technology to Help First Responders with Colleen Hilton
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This week, Chris sits down with Mental Health Tech Innovator Colleen Hilton. Colleen has served as a first responder therapist and is the CEO of Alli Connect, an AI powered platform aimed at equipping first responders with mental health tools. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Connect with Colleen Hilton Linke…
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Episode 130: WSP Recruiter - Bryan Villanueva
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This week, Chris sits down with his friend, Washington State Patrol recruiter Bryan Villanueva. Bryan has a powerful story of the life path that led him from homeless to WSP recruiter. Along the way, a law enforcement officer showed him unusual kindness. Listen in to Bryan remarkable story and what he is doing now to recruit the future generation o…
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Episode 129: OIS with Chief Kevin Flowers
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In 2020, Kevin Flowers was serving as the Chief of Police of a small town in Georgia when he was involved in an officer involved shooting. The proceeding criminal investigation and civil lawsuit put Kevin's life to the test. Kevin eventually was cleared of inquiries and lateraled to a nearby county sheriff's office where he now serves as a lieutena…
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Episode 128: The Unraveling of a Career - with Davin Cole
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This week, Chris sits down with retried San Francisco Police Lieutenant Davin Cole. Davin had a decorated career before an on-the-job injury led to an addiction to pain pills. Still functioning at work, Davin's life started to unravel. Addicted to pain pills and alcohol, Davin started to plan his days and weeks around the next prescription refill. …
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This week, Chris discusses the practice of finding silence. There is a lot of noise and chaos in the world. How do you find time and space to reflect on life, health, and relationships? GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Connect with Gravity LinkedIn I Facebook…
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This week, Chris sat down with the original Soup Lady, the one and only, Ginger "MAMA" Passarelli. Mama has been warming people's bellies and their hearts with home cookin' for over 20 years. As a cop mom, she has a passion to support our first responder communities. Mama and the rest of the SOUP LADIES respond all over the country to provide food …
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This week, Chris discusses the discipline of remaining. Remain in school, remain in marriage, remain in parenting, remain in healthy living, remain in faith, REMAIN!! GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Connect with Gravity LinkedIn I Facebook I Instagram …
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Episode 124: LifeSaver Brandon Griffith
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This week, Chris sat down with cardiac arrest survivor and reserve deputy sheriff Brandon Griffith. Brandon was 26-years-old and in the prime of his health when he had a sudden cardiac arrest, dying in his living room. It was because of the effective CPR performed by his wife, the first police officer on scene, and the defibrillation by paramedics …
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Episode 123: Marriage Mondays - Preppin' for the Storm
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This week, Jaimie and Chris reminisce about a recent middle school track meet that rained like the great flood. Who showed up more prepared? Jaimie or Chris? This inspired Jaimie and Chris to talk about preparing for the storms in life. Give this a listen and tell us what you think. Connect with Gravity LinkedIn I Facebook I Instagram I YouT…
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This week, Chris tackles proper hydration. Chris starts everyday with 16 ounces of water. Experts suggest consuming between 88 - 128 ounces of water everyday. Start to improve your hydration levels by starting with water and carrying a 32 ounce water bottle throughout your day. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs..…
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Episode 121: Part 2 -Exercise Coach & Deputy Aaron Stites
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Part 2 of 2This week, Chris sat down with Aaron Stites. They have known each other for decades - competing on the same high school track team. Prior to law enforcement, Aaron was an exercise physiologist, providing one-on-one coaching to high school, college, and adult athletes. Now, Aaron is a SWAT operator, patrol corporal, peer support, dad, and…
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This week, Chris tackles the discipline of grace. Forgiving others and ourselves when there is a wrong that took place. For Chris, it has been easier to forgive others. He recycle thoughts in his mind, beating himself up for mistakes. Forgiving yourself and forgiving others releases a burden from your life. Todays challenge, extend grace to yoursel…
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Episode 119: Fitness Coach - Deputy Aaron Stites Part 1 of 2
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This week, Chris sat down with Aaron Stites. They have known each other for decades - competing on the same high school track team. Prior to law enforcement, Aaron was an exercise physiologist, providing one-on-one coaching to high school, college, and adult athletes. Now, Aaron is a SWAT operator, patrol corporal, peer support, dad, and husband. O…
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This week, Chris tackles the discipline of talking and listening. Easier said than mastered. Cathartic ventilation is encouraged amongst first responders and military members. Sharing your story with people you trust has healing power. Listening to our kids or younger employees share their story, holding space, and showing empathy will build strong…
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This week, Chris tackles the discipline of quality sleep. For decades, Chris sacrificed quality sleep for work and for family events. Unfortunately, this was part of the problem of anxiety, depression, and a post-traumatic stress injury. Chris gives recommendations for establishing a healthy sleep routine. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-Shirts, S…
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This week, Chris tackles the discipline of boundary setting. He has learned the importance of saying no to good opportunities to be available for the great opportunities. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Connect with Gravity LinkedIn I Facebook I Instagram I YouTube I Websi…
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Episode 115: EvilCrusher2 with Shane Erickson
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This week, Chris sits down with the Chief of Operations for DeliverFund, Shane Erickson. Shane is a prior Montana law enforcement officer, turned evil crusher. DeliverFund leverages AI technology to equip law enforcement with digital forensic evidence to locate, arrest and prosecute human traffickers. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-Shirts, Sweatshir…
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Episode 114: Prior UK Cop and Mental Health Trainer Fran Graham
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This week, Chris is joined by prior UK cop, turned International Mental Health Trainer Fran Graham. Chris and Fran get into her policing career, the move to America, and her world-wide travels with the aim of helping first responders have fuller, healthier careers.GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs...Connect with FranI…
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Episode 113: Fire Captain Christy Warren (retried)
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This week, Chris sits down with retired California firefighter and paramedic Christy Warren. The crossovers between Chris and Christy's stories continue to reinforce the common stress responses to the uncommon jobs that first responders do everyday. The details of their stories might be different, but the impact on the human and the family is the s…
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Episode 112: Crossover Episode with Eric Tung - Blue Grit Radio
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This week, Chris teams up with Blue Grit Radio podcast host Eric Tung. This is a crossover episode, being published on Blue Grit Radio and here on the Gravity Podcast. Chris and Eric talk about all things law enforcement - wellness, leadership, retention, and more. When Eric is not podcasting, he produces wellness and leadership content on Instagra…
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This week, Chris sits down with Tactical Yoga Training owner Sheila Schmid. Sheila has a background in mental health and yoga. She has a heart to walk along side first responders and train them in the healing powers of breath work and yoga. First responders who know Sheila have taken her out in their vehicles and to the range to expand her perspect…
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Episode 110: Family Fridays with Lindsay and Jason Long (McCall)
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This week, Chris sits down with retired police officer Linsday McCall-Long and her husband Jason Long. Their story involves romance, moving across the country, starting a family, and Lindsay being shot in the line of duty. This is a compelling episode that will give you hope in challenging times. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Cof…
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Episode 109: Firefighter and Wellness Advocate Kenny Schroeder
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This week, Chris sits down with 20+ year Firefighter/Paramedic Kenny Schroeder. Kenny served the majority of his career in Independence, Kentucky, and retired as a Lieutenant and member of their peer support team. Kenny experienced depression throughout his career, but didn't realize it. He coped with signing up for more and more overtime shifts an…
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Episode 108: Marriage Mondays - Deconstructing Communication
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This week, Jaimie and Chris give it another go at the topic of communication. After a rough summer involving PTSD, inpatient, and retirement, Jaimie and Chris have learned new habits to help them understand each other better. In this episode they will share how to actively listen to your partner. Here is the framework to their new listening habit: …
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Episode 107: Special Olympics Supporter & Retired LEO - Donovan Heavener
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This week, Chris sits down with recently retired Washington State police officer Donovan Heavener. Donovan tells a griping story about being off-duty, going for a run, and disrupting a burglary in-progress. It's what happened next that changed everything. Donovan is an avid runner and repeat supporter of Special Olympics of Washington. Donovan is a…
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Episode 106: Family Fridays - with LEO spouse Diane Hwang
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This week, Chris speaks with LEO spouse and non-profit founder, Diane Hwang. Diane's husband works for a municipal police department in the greater Seattle area. Diane saw the change that the job had on her husband and is proactively working to positively impact the LEO family through her work with The Blue Hero Project. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-S…
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Episode 105: Fully Staffed PD - Chief Marcia Harnden
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This week, Chris is joined by one of his mentors, Albany (OR) Police Department police chief Marcia Harnden. Chief Harnden started her career in Bellevue, Washington and served for 25-years. She was hired in Albany, Oregon, at the beginning of COVID19. Through her leadership, Albany Police Department has flourished, is fully staffed, and has a posi…
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Special Release - Coffee with Dan Event - January 8th
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January 8th, TODAY! Special release highlighting the 484Hero, Coffee with Dan event being held at coffee standings across the country. Learn more at 484Hero's website. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Organization Spotlights 484Hero on Facebook 484Hero on Instagram Connect with Gravity LinkedIn I Facebook I Instagram I …
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Episode 104: Marriage Mondays - Raw and Real - Journal Entries
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This week, Jaimie joins Chris for an intense episode that is raw and real. Jaimie and Chris each reach a journal entry from their experience this past summer with Chris away from home at a PTSD recovery center. Grab some Kleenex and buckle in. It is going to get a little bumpy. Organization Spotlights 484Hero Connect with Gravity LinkedIn I Faceboo…
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Episode 103: Warrior's Heart - Tom Spooner
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This week, Chris sat down with Delta Force Operator turned PTSD and addiction recovery center President, Thomas Spooner. Tom shares his story of military service, injury, sobriety, and giving back. You will want to hear the amazing resource that Warrior's Heart is for our first responder and military communities. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-Shirts, S…
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Episode 102: Family Fridays - Danielle McKinley - SF operator spouse and so much more
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This week, Chris sat down with Danielle McKinley. Danielle wears a lot of hats including wife, mother, and Sales Research Geek. Danielle's husband, Nic was both an AF pararescueman and CIA officer. Danielle shares stories of CIA courtship, marriage, parenting, and the workplace. Danielle brings great perspectives to all settings. GRAB SOME GRAVITY …
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Episode 101: 44-year Firefighter Tall Tim Sears
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This week, Chris sits down with 44-year veteran Firefighter Tall Tim Sears. Chris and Tim take off the gloves and get into the trauma exposure of being a firefighter. They discuss having strong relationships and the importance of training. This will be an episode you won't want to miss. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... …
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Episode 100: Marriage Mondays - The Anxious Animal Within
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This week, Chris and Jaimie celebrate their 100th episode. They decided to get REAL by unpacking a part of their PTSD story. They talk about the ANXIOUS ANIMAL WITHIN - the consequences of being a first responder for almost 25-years and the effect it had on the family. Another episode with tears that we hope brings comfort and tools to heal. Organi…
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Episode 99: West Virginia ANG Recruiter Andrea Gump
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This week, Chris sits down with West Virginia, Army National Guard recruiter Staff Sergeant Andrea Gump. Andrea overcame adversity and blocked out naysayers who thought she was not tough enough to make it in the military. Listen in to her adventures, her mentors who cheered her on, and her rock-solid mindset that motivates her to keep moving forwar…
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This week, Chris sits down with retired LASD sergeant Danny Coon. Danny's experiences as a sheriff's deputy influenced his current ventures as a book author and first responder wellness advocate. Danny spotlights the epidemic of LEO suicide and talks about how we can do better. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Connect w…
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Episode 97: Family Fridays - Cop wife Kelly Monteblanco
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This episode has it all - sex, love, and rock n roll. Today's guest on Family Fridays, cop wife Kelly Monteblanco. Kelly has been married to her police officer for over two decades. She has learned that communication is key for family relationships and for helping her cop. This is one that you will want to share with a friend! GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEA…
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Episode 96: Dispatcher Deborah Green - Gravity Podcast
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This week, Chris sits down with retired 911 dispatcher Deborah Green who shares her experiences, the loss of a patrol deputy, and her battle with complex PTSD. Deborah tells a brave story of the hard work she continues to do to heal her brain. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR- T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Follow Deborah on social media Facebook Inst…
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Episode 95: Former Acting Director of ICE - Ron Vitiello
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On this episode, Chris sits down with former Acting Director of ICE and Former National U.S. Border Patrol Chief Ron Vitiello. Ron gives a behind the scenes perspective of the crisis on our southern border. He also shares the passion that he and his wife Nuri have to support Customs & Border Patrol (CBP) agents and their families. It is an episode …
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After almost four months off the air, Chris and Jaimie are back to tell their story. It was a rough summer that included some really dark times. Thanks to God, friends, and family, they are continuing to move through a healing process. Listen in to the plans as the podcast rebrands and moves forward. WE GOT MERCH!! Buy some, or don't. It's up to yo…
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Episode 93: Cross Cultural Couple - Brian & Mel Stark
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This week, Chris and Jaimie change things up by interviewing a couple for Marriage Mondays. Brian and Mel Stark are missionaries with the organization World Venture. They have traveled all around the world and have lived in Australia and New Zealand for years at a time. Their cross-cultural experiences forced them to lean into their faith in God an…
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