Stay Ready, Not "Relevant"

Ryan Dives into Rucking, Life in the Military and Life circumstances. Why do things happen the way they do? And what mindset should we have when approaching tough circumstances.Watch Interview Video on YouTube and Subscribe!!!Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM.Intro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

Doug McCary (Ryan's Father) comes on the show to share his Story. From Marine Fighter Pilot, to FBI SWAT Team, to Christian Ministry... Doug shares how his time in the military took a drastic turn when he almost died with a near-Fatal injury, and how that shaped his faith for years to come.Watch Interview Video on YouTube and Subscribe!!!Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM.Listen to Doug every week on SWAT RadioIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

Ryan walks through 15 Tips to be successful in the Training Pipeline (or any goals you have) - provided by those who have already graduated a Special Warfare Pipeline, as well as some CONES currently in the Pipeline. See below, and enjoy!1. Have thick Skin … be prepared to fail often and bounce back.2. From failure comes clarity… use it to push yourself harder and succeed.3. Have courage for the long haul... it’s a marathon not a sprint4. Don’t get injured!5. Don’t over train – especially on Rucks … Allow proper Recovery Time6. Ice bath if possible7. Its Individual Achievement, with Team Support. Follow Instructions and WORK8. Focus on being the best teammate, not the best performer. Do study groups so your team rises together.9. Do your research, know what you’re getting into and enjoy every moment because you prepared.10. Get in to AFSW chats, groups, or communities in order to start connecting with others with similar goals.11. When it gets hard, just tell yourself to make it to the next meal.12. Focus what’s in front of you, not the future13. Go in having a WHY … You joined for a purpose … never forget it and use it to fuel your morale on rough days.14. Be coachable and remember that the job is worth it15. Be fit, leave your ego at the door, stay humble… play the game!Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM.Genesis 6:9 *Romans 3:11-18Romans 3:21-26Intro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

In Part 1 of this Episode- Ryan discusses a mentality that gets in the way of Effective Close Air Support (or any Job), and how a similar mindset can creep into the Christian walk .Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM.2 Peter 3:17-18Luke 23:39-43Jude 24-25Intro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

Joined by Special Guest Chad Robichaux (Force Recon Marine, MMA Champion, and Founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation / Save our Allies). Chad shares his Testimony, and also tackles a wide variety of topics. (PTSD, Afghanistan Rescues, and Ukraine Rescues).Connect with Chad on InstagramConnect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

Joined by Special Guest Matt Parrish, who has been a Green Beret his whole career, and now is at SOCOM HQ as the Senior Enlisted Leader for POTFF (Preservation of the Family and Force). We dive into both his testimony and time on the ODAs to encourage and pass on lessons learned to fellow believers .Matt is also the Host of SOFCAST (Check it out Here) SOCOMs official PodcastConnect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

Stay Ready, Not "Relevant" ... As a Christian... At Work... And in all aspects of your life.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

Houston (Graduate of the New TACP Pipeline) joins Ryan to talk through the new changes to the TACP Pipeline and his Spiritual journey throughout.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

Ryan does a Deep Dive on a topic that is somewhat controversial... "As a Christian, Can I be in the Military, and participate in a job that expects me to kill people?" Scripture Referenced is below...Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERGenesis 1:26-27Psalm 139:13Genesis 9:6Psalm 144:4Ecclesiastes 3:8Deuteronomy 20:1-4Matthew 5:21-22Romans 12:19Ephesians 1:4-5Intro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

Ryan walks through a broad overview of JTAC integration throughout the military... And how Integrating with fellow believers is only possible through the Gospel.Romans 12:16Romans 8:29-30Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)