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If you are not careful and you let yourself be captured by the news and all the noise, it can confuse you into believing that there is more wrong in our society than right with it, that there are more selfish people than selfless people. It is easy to fall into this trap, because that’s how traps work, they are designed to bring you in and then keep you there. The antidote to this comes when you realize that world isn’t full of traps, it’s full of world, it’s full of goodness, a goodness tha ...
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Dr. Ethan Brinkman took his opportunities from childhood ailments to fuel an interest in overcoming injuries as an adult. He joins the Strength from Service guys to talk about he went from breakdancing for the Timberwolves to a passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has brought him from being a student to growing his BJJ community from 30 to 150 as an own…
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Shortly after his graduation from a Christian College, James Chally surprised his family and friends by joining the Army. Although he didn't know it when he enlisted, he was continuing on a family legacy that had started with his grandfather during Pearl Harbor. After his first deployment as counter intelligence, he was left wanting more and decide…
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Scott Wolfe joins Mike, Jack, and Jake to talk about his journey from the Army's 82nd Airborne Division out of high school, to becoming a local Police Officer and Sheriff's Deputy at the same time, all the way to the peak of his career, graduating Jack from DARE in grade school. Scott talks about how his and his families story has seen it's share o…
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Jack and Mike sit down with Matt Little, who you might say was integral in connecting the two Veterans. Matt showed his appreciation for Veterans in his community through his restaurant in Mankato, Minnesota, Buster's. Even though Buster's is gone today, the legacy of what it was for for those that served the community still lives on. Mike and Jack…
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Franz Marti joins Strength from Service to share his story. From growing up in small town Minnesota, to being a member of the second oldest brewery family in the nation, Franz has had a unique path to get to where he's at now. After leaving culinary school and deciding to follow in his older brother's path of enlisting, he joined the National Guard…
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Former guest Brandon Macemon brings his daughter Bella to Strength From Servcie to chat about how life was like for her as an "Army Brat". She recounts her upbringing from being born in Mankato all the way to completing her fist year at Gustavus Adolphus College, along with stops in Colorado, Washington, and Germany along the way. Bella shares a st…
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Steve Romnes has a passion for helping children. Through his involvement with Young Life as well as MN Adult and Teen Challenge, he continues to give back to the local youth of Southern Minnesota. Steve joins Strength from Service and shares his successes in business as well as how he uses his own stories to connect with a younger generation.…
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Jared Sasen and Jesus Pereira are two of the three co-hosts of the local radio show and national podcast, "VSO Talk Radio". On their show with co-host Eric Segundo, they connect Veterans, Active-Duty Military, National Guard, family members, and spouses with information and services available to them on the State and Federal level. Jared and Jesus …
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Jenna Schmidtke knew what she wanted to do when she enlisted in the Army in 2006; help others. As an Army Combat Medic Vet, she served with and treated her fellow soldiers over two deployments in Kuwait and Iraq. Jenna shares her story of professional and personal adversity along her journey to becoming the County Veteran’s Service Officer for Fari…
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Mike and Jack have had a long hiatus but it hasn't been without some work being put in behind the scenes. They touch on what they've been up to, what they've been working on, and they share some exciting new news regarding the Strength from Service Podcast.
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Trent Nielsen is a native to the St. Peter, Mankato area. A high school wrestler, United States Marine Corp Reserve Vet, husband, father of 3, youth wrestling coach and local business owner. Trent continues to serve and grow as a person and business owner. From humble beginning to his new journey of sobriety and continuing to grow the family busine…
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Brandon Macemon Husband – Father -Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care Operations Manager - Retired Green Beret – and all-around good guy who continues to use the skills he learned on his way to becoming a Special Forces Master Sergeant to serve his community. Enjoy our chat with Brandon Macemon.By Jake Palmer, Mike McLaughlin, Jack Zimmerman
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As the founding member of Carlson Partners, Ted charts the course for the company. Ted is constantly going, moving, doing, seeking – working towards something more. He brings his innate leadership skills and passion for creating winning strategies to meet clients’ real estate needs, while delivering a high level of service. Having completed work in…
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Logan Sheppard grew up quick in the Mankato area, built a family and now a successful business. Logan has been serving his community as a youth coach, mentor, and now employer. His story is a good one, his drive and dtermination is an inspiration.By Jake Palmer, Mike McLaughlin, Jack Zimmerman
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John M. Kriesel is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who represented District 57A, which includes portions of Dakota and Washington counties in the southeastern part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Kriesel served in the Minnesota Army National Guard from 1998 to 2008, rising to the level of sta…
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Sherriff Jeff Wersal grew up in law enforcement, with a father that served. From city patrol officer, to head of the River Valley Task Force, to now serving as Sherriff of Blue Earth County - Sherriff Jeff Wersal talks about the ups, downs, and frustrations of serving at a time when police are not always seen as the "good guys".…
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Chris Hinton, a Navy Vet that served in the Gulf immediately after 9-11, came back to Minnesota to continue to serve. Studying law enforcement, and working corrections, to serving on Veterans Court, now Waseca County Veterans Service Officer, as well as the current President of the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Chris is …
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Tim Murray is a mission bigger than himself. Working with Trinity Sober Homes https://www.trinitysoberhomes.org/ Tim is diving head first into the world of Military and Veteran Sober Homes with "Bravo Zulu". bravozuluhouse.org From getting sober himself to 13 years of working to help provide quality, dignified, sober housing for men and now vets, T…
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Dr. George Komaridis, PhD, LP Dr. Komaridis immigrated to the United States at the age of 1yr from Greece, after growing up on the tough streets of Manhattan’s lower east side he eventually was selected to attend Wesleyan University, and then on to the University of Nebraska where he earned his PHD is Psychology. George entered the world of teachin…
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Staff Sergeant Gary John Guggenberger, United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War in South Vietnam and Cambodia from January 14, 1969 until his release on February 12, 1973. Gary was awarded the Prisoner of War Medal, The Purple Heart, and two Bronze Stars. After his release in 1973, Gary went on to work for the Colorado Department of Natura…
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Kevin Mettler grew up in North Mankato, where he was a state wrestler and football player in high school, after earning his degree from Minnesota State – Mankato in Corrections and a minor in Sociology. Kevin has worked in corrections and probration, and now serves as the Minnesota District 5 Drug Court Coordinator, Ward 3 Mankato City Council memb…
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Michael McLaughlin is a Member of the Mankato, MN City Council, Director of Veteran Services for Blue Earth County in Minnesota, former Outreach and Program Coordinator for Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, as well as being a Past Post Commander for local VFW and American Legion chapters. Mike has served on the Citizen Park Advisory Board,…
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Tony Dickmeyer a Navy vet who was inspired to serve after 9-11 talks about his journey and struggles of transitioning to civilian life after his Navy service. From Vets Court, A.A., mentoring and sponsoring others in recovery to his new podcast “2 Dudes That Don’t Drink”, Tony is on a newer more fulfilling path to life.…
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Meghan Murphy is a Neurosurgeon who played D1 La Crosse at Notre Dame, attended Medical School at Georgetown, did her residency at the famed Mayo Hospital in Rochester, MN. Wife and mother of two Meghan now works at Mayo Clinic in Mankato, MN, and it probably the smartest guest we've had on SFS.By Jake Palmer, Mike McLaughlin, Jack Zimmerman
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Brady Hahn - School Teacher, Firefighter, First Responder, High School Football Coach, Father, and all around good guy had dedicated his life to service. From nurturing the future of his community as a teacher and coach, to literally saving their lives as Chief of the Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department. Brady epitomizes what it means to serve.…
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After losing his leg in Vietnam, Tom McLaughlin finds a way to overcome his disability, his life after the Marine Corps, and his alcoholism while becoming a mentor in his community through service organizations & Clubs lie American Legion, V.F.W., Vets Court, & A.A. just to name a few. Tom McLaughlin - USMC - Retired, husband, father, mentor, spons…
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Pat McDermott has a long and distinguished history in public safety and public service ● For over 20 years, Pat has served the people of Blue Earth County both in the capacity of Assistant County Attorney and, for over eleven years, as a Chief Assistant County Attorney. During that time, Pat has prosecuted most of the serious cases in Blue Earth Co…
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Zimmerman, who was raised in a small town in Minnesota, joined the U.S. Army and became an Airborne Infantryman. He deployed in 2010 with the legendary 101st Airborne Division. After spending nine months in heavy combat, Zimmerman, while on a foot patrol, stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and suffered catastrophic injuries. As he lie …
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Welcome to Strength From Service (SFS). Too many of our service stories lately revolve around mental health, PSTD, or the negative dark side of service. SFS is the untold stories from those who serve. Todays show is an introduction to our hosts Jake Palmer, Jack Zimmerman, and Mike McLaughlin. {{Jake Palmer, Jack Zimmerman, Mike McLaughlin}}…
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Have you ever wanted to devote your life to building an all-powerful AI, learn about the likely death of humanity, and be weirdly more concerned about how quiet it is around you? Nice, because that's what this episode is about. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longtalkstonowhere/support…
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