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 RegimentWhat life was like deploying constantly over a 10-year periodWhy he started Skull Games and how counter-terrorism skills translate into counter-trafficking skillsHow he provides purpose, direction and motivation to veteransAbout his book, Where Have All the Heroes GoneEnter to win a free e-copy of his book (drawing will be Dec 8) HEREAccess 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.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them! To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.
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 historyMiracles he witnessed on the battlefield, including 45 commandos walking out of a ball of fire aliveOur stories about the honor of talking to Soldiers in Mogadishu about their faithWhat it was like to become a terrorist targetWhat he’s doing now to help shape the soul of our country being torn apart at the seamsOrder Boykin’s books:Never Surrender: A Soldier's Journey to the Crossroads of Faith and FreedomThe Warrior Soul: Five Powerful Principles to Make You a Stronger Man of GodMan to Man: Rediscovering Masculinity in a Challenging WorldStrong and Courageous: A Call to Biblical ManhoodLeave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them! To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.
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 likeThe events surrounding the accusation and Ricky’s dismissal…and how that accusation proved to be falseHow it has deeply affected their family for 15 yearsTheir amazing testimony of faith, strength and resilience through it allHow its okay to have honest conversations with God when your life is different from what you imaginedLeave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them!To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.
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’sWhat D-Day and The Battle of the Bulge was like for both sidesWhat led to an extremely unusual encounter 60 years after the warHow that encounter totally changed their lives and the lives of their familiesHow the book Saving My Enemy by Bob Welch, which details their story, came to be writtenOrder a copy of Saving My Enemy on Amazon HEREEnter to win a free e-copy of the book (drawing will be November 17)Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them!To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.
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 finishWhat he and I both agree is the most deadly weapon on the battlefieldHis story of surviving being shot down in Iraq and narrowly escaping his helicopter on fireWhat kept him getting back in the cockpit again and again despite 42 surgeries and having 47 pieces of titanium in his bodyWhy he started Blades for Brothers, a non-profit for veterans and first respondersLearn more about Blades for Brothers hereEnter 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)***Click here for details about the special knife raffle mentioned in the episode: https://jeffstruecker.com/raffle/Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them!To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.