In this episode of Calling Your Shot Podcast, we sit down with Derrick Balderas — Texas law enforcement officer, Army combat veteran, endurance athlete, and leader of the Christian Strong Movement.

Derrick shares his journey from serving as a U.S. Army Infantry NCO with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan to a career in law enforcement, tactical training, active shooter response, and firearms instruction across Texas. But beyond the uniform, Derrick opens up about the personal challenges that have shaped his life, including loss, faith, resilience, and finding purpose through adversity.

We discuss leadership, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Ironman and ultra-endurance training, mental toughness, and the lessons learned from overcoming some of life's hardest moments. Most importantly, Derrick shares how honoring the legacy of his son Chris ...