Choosing the Hard Path - Pt.2 : Ricky Daniels on Travel, MMA, & Finding Faith

In this unforgettable episode of The Relentless Pursuit Podcast, host Joe Adams sits down with Tiffany Childers — a woman whose story will move you to your core.Tiffany opens up about her journey through childhood abuse, unhealed trauma, and the moment she almost ended her life… before finding her way back through faith, purpose, and fierce love for her children.What begins as a story of pain transforms into one of power — breaking generational chains, rediscovering God, and becoming the woman she needed when she was little.This conversation is a raw, unfiltered look into what it means to confront your demons, reclaim your worth, and rise through fire.Watch until the end for a powerful reflection on healing, faith, and the unbreakable human spirit.🎧 Part 2 premieres Sunday, October 19th at 4 PM CST.📍 00:00 A Desperate Moment in the Field01:14 Finding Faith Amidst Struggles02:41 Introduction to the Relentless Pursuit Podcast03:15 Meet Tiffany Childers: A Journey of Resilience07:55 Childhood Memories and Family Dynamics09:12 Unveiling Hidden Traumas12:50 The Impact of Abuse and Seeking Healing17:13 The Power of Therapy and Authentic Connections21:09 The Role of Safe Relationships in Healing26:31 Struggles with Organized Religion33:31 Realizing the Truth About People34:33 The Healing Season35:17 Youth Group Memories36:02 Struggles with Family and Faith36:34 High School and Early Adulthood Challenges37:05 Facing Childhood Trauma38:10 Breaking the Silence39:45 The Impact of Abuse01:05:03 Generational Dysfunction and Healing01:09:15 The Role of Respect and Vulnerability in Relationships01:15:29 Conclusion and Call to Action#TiffanyChilders #RelentlessPursuitPodcast #RelentlessPursuit #JoeAdams #HealingJourney #FaithThroughTheFire #SurvivingTheShadows #BreakingGenerationalChains #TraumaHealing #OvercomingTrauma #RedemptionStory #EmotionalHealing #FaithAndResilience #SpiritualGrowth #HealingFromAbuse #SurvivorStory #MentalHealthAwareness #AuthenticConversations #RealStories #PodcastCommunity

In Part 2, Ricky Daniels dives deeper into life back in theU.S., rediscovering purpose, and finding faith after years of searching. From navigating lockdowns in Australia to stepping into the MMA cage and ultimately walking into a new season of spiritual growth, Ricky shares lessons onresilience, balance, and the relentless pursuit of truth. His story is a reminder that the hard path often leads to the brightest light.Timestamps:00:00 Foreigners in China: A Night Out00:18 The East China Sea Dispute01:18 Unity Amongst Foreigners03:38 Introduction to the Podcast04:24 Ricky Daniels' Journey: From China to Australia05:16 Life in Australia: Challenges and Triumphs17:09 The Impact of COVID-1918:00 Reflections on Government and Society24:46 Transitioning Careers: Fitness to Firefighting26:39 Spiritual Awakening and Personal Growth30:43 Psychedelics and Perception33:55 Exploring the Concept of Light and Hell34:27 Are We Already in Hell?35:21 The Light Within Us36:12 Fighting for the Light37:09 Choosing a Sober Life39:14 Seeking Struggle and Growth41:52 The Art of Combat and Personal Growth44:47 Spiritual Warfare in Everyday Life46:59 The Power of Ideas and Beliefs56:56 The Many Paths to God01:03:57 Final Reflections and Relentless Pursuit#RelentlessPursuit #RickyDaniels #MMAandFaith #LifeTransformation#ChoosingTheHardPath

In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Joe Adams sitsdown with Ricky Daniels to explore a journey that spans continents, battles, and transformations. From childhood struggles and feeling boxed in, to life abroad in China and Australia, Ricky shares the raw experiences that shapedhim. Along the way, he reflects on MMA, cultural clashes, and the lessons of freedom and faith discovered in unexpected places. This is a story of resilience, discovery, and choosing the hard path when it matters most.Sponsors:- Fresh Coat Services- Lake & Land Detailing- True Friends Moving Company- Protein Snack Shop- Speakeasy AestheticsTimestamps:00:00 Childhood Visions and Struggles01:06 Introduction to the Podcast01:38 Meet Ricky Daniels02:39 Ricky's Current Life Goals05:11 Ricky's Upbringing and Family Background12:09 Spiritual Encounters and Paranormal Experiences23:32 Understanding Shadow People and Spiritual Dimensions39:16 Striving for Positivity40:04 Inmates and Paranormal Experiences41:25 Adolescent Struggles and Spiritual Awakening42:10 Challenges with Church and Youth Group45:12 Teenage Rebellion and Identity Crisis55:37 Navigating Racial Stereotypes01:06:48 Embracing Individuality and Rebellion01:14:15 Overseas Experiences and Personal Growth01:14:23 Regretting a Film Degree01:15:37 Navigating the 2008 Economic Crash01:16:04 Challenges in Hollywood01:17:33 The Rise of Reality TV01:18:50 Struggles of Young Filmmakers01:24:20 Teaching English Overseas01:26:48 Living in Rural China01:28:48 Learning Mandarin01:43:34 Moving to Australia01:50:59 Sponsorship Message#RelentlessPursuit #RickyDaniels #FaithAndFreedom #MMAJourney#ChoosingTheHardPath

In this heartfelt conversation, host Joe Adams sits down with long-time friend Troy Hagan to dive into unforgettable travel adventures, lessons from both toxic and healthy relationships, and the pursuit of balance in life and work. From Troy’s dynamic career in real estate and as a PGA Tour cameraman, to Joe’s relentless mission of building a legacy of impact, this episode is full of raw, unfiltered wisdom and inspiration.🌟 Episode Highlights- Travel stories from Thailand & Southeast Asia- Overcoming toxic relationships & finding healthy ones- The challenge of balancing family, work, and growth- Troy’s journey: real estate, sports, and career pivots- Embracing discomfort, risk, and the unknown future💡 Shout-Out to Our SponsorsThis episode is made possible thanks to our amazing sponsors who support the mission of Relentless Pursuit:- True Friends Moving Company- Fresh Coat Painting Services- Speakeasy Aesthetics- Lake & Land Detailing- Protein Snack Shop🎧 Subscribe & ConnectDon’t miss future episodes — hit Subscribe and turn on notifications for more powerful conversations!• 00:00 Friendship Born in Thailand – How Joe & Troy Met• 01:47 The Relentless Pursuit Podcast Intro• 02:20 Reconnecting Years Later• 02:36 Southeast Asia Adventures & Travel Stories• 10:15 Life Updates: Real Estate & PGA Tour Cameraman• 19:41 Work-Life Balance Challenges• 25:22 Finding Passion Projects & Purpose• 28:06 Troy’s Story: From Family Roots to Career• 28:40 Growing Up in a Big Family• 29:14 Childhood Adventures & Mischief• 29:57 A Rockstar Mom’s Influence• 30:27 Family Life & Baby Fever• 31:59 Balancing Sports, Work, and Family• 33:09 Why Being a Jack of All Trades Matters• 34:49 Embracing Discomfort & Taking Risks• 41:40 College Struggles, Triumphs & Lessons Learned• 49:39 The Travel Bug After College• 54:53 Parenting & Being an Example for Kids• 57:42 Pivoting in Life & Business• 58:18 Downsizing & Financial Wisdom• 01:00:04 Toxic Relationships: Breaking the Cycle• 01:03:46 Finding Personal Space & Growth• 01:08:02 Communication as the Key to Healthy Love• 01:13:00 Balancing Ambition, Work, and Family Life• 01:20:56 Facing the Unknown with Courage• 01:24:12 Final Reflections & Relentless Pursuit#TheRelentlessPursuitPodcast #JoeAdams #TroyHagan #LifeLessons #FriendshipStories #OvercomingStruggles #WorkLifeBalance #PersonalGrowth #PodcastInterview #InspirationDaily

In this powerful episode of the Relentless Pursuit Podcast,host Joe Adams sits down with Joey Lankford of Cul2vate to share a story of faith, sacrifice, and service. From building a successful business in Tennessee to leaving it all behind for Africa, Joey’s journey led him to discover his life’s true calling—cultivating food, hope, and second chances for thosebattling addiction, incarceration, and poverty.Hear how adoption, surrender, and stepping into the unknown shaped a mission that now produces hundreds of thousands of pounds of food while transforming lives. This conversation dives deep into purpose, reconciliation, and the relentless pursuit of something bigger than ourselves.👉 Learn more about Cul2vate: https://cul2vate.org🔥 This episode is brought to you by:- Lake & Land Detailing – Keep your vehicle sharp & mission-ready.- True Friends Moving Company – Moving with trust and care in Nashville.If you value authenticity, real stories, and impact—this episode is for you.·      00:00 – Intro & The Power of Nature02:00 – Joey’s Present Mission with Cul2vate 07:30 – Addiction, Healing, and Reconciliation     13:10 – Adoption That Changed Everything     20:30 – Stepping Into the Unknown: Africa     31:00 – Building Farms & Businesses in Cape Town47:00 – Returning to Tennessee & Founding Cul2vate    57:00 – Food, Faith & Purpose in the Face of C*VID  1:12:00 – Stories of Transformation on the Farm1:20:00 – Hope as the Currency of Humanity   1:32:00 – Joey’s Relentless Pursuit#RelentlessPursuit #Cul2vate #Hope #AddictionRecovery#SecondChances #FaithInAction #Purpose #RelentlessAuthenticity #Agriculture#Transformation

Patrick’s journey continues — from bike rides in the rain just to get to work, to nearly dropping out of art school, to mushrooms opening the door to his creative breakthrough. In this episode, he shares how resilience, doubt, and relentless work ethic forged his path into tattooing, building his own shop, and ultimately, creating a life of meaning. We dive into:•           The grind of surviving art school as a true underdog.•           How self-doubt transformed into confidence and respect.•           The leap into tattooing, haunted houses, and finding love.•           Building a tattoo studio against all odds — even through sabotage and setbacks.•           Deep conversations on spirituality, Paganism, Christianity, Nietzsche, and finding your own myth.•           The power of discipline, sobriety, and creating alignment in life.This is more than a story of tattoos — it’s about resilience, redemption, and choosing the storm to forge your own path. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support more authentic storieslike this. 00:00Overcoming Adversity: My Walmart Days01:04Welcome to the Relentless Pursuit Podcast01:44Introducing Patrick Duggan: A Story of Resilience03:34Struggles and Triumphs in Art School07:28The Journey to Becoming a Tattoo Artist10:50Finding Love and Building a Career18:55Starting My Own Tattoo Studio29:11The Importance of Redemption and Change31:38Starting at a New Tattoo Shop32:19Building a Secret Tattoo Shop34:11The Impact of COVID-1934:28The Meaning Behind 'Vamachara'35:33Creating a Unique Tattoo Experience37:50Exploring Spiritual Beliefs50:52The Path of Suffering and Growth58:31Diving into Western Occultism01:06:58Odin's Poetic Justice01:07:59Thor's Last Stand01:08:29Loki and Christ: Parallels of Chaos01:11:01Sobriety and Discipline01:19:31The Journey to Owning a Tattoo Shop01:26:55Creating Your Own Myth01:33:47Outro and Final Thoughts #RelentlessPursuitPodcast#PatrickDuggan #ChaosToCreation #TattooArtist #SobrietyJourney #Resilience#TraumaToTriumph #Authenticity #OvercomingAdversity #RelentlessPursuit#ChaosToCreation #TattooJourney #Resilience #Redemption #Paganism #Nietzsche#LegacyBuilding #LifeLessons #UnderdogStory

From chaos to creation. In this episode of the Relentless Pursuit Podcast, host Joe Adams sits down with Patrick Duggan — a New York tattoo artist whose story is nothing short of extraordinary.Patrick opens up about a childhood marked by chaos, family turmoil, and homelessness — and how he transformed that pain into purpose through art, resilience, and relentless pursuit. From living out of his car to building a successful tattoo career and mentoring others, Patrick’s story is proof that even in the darkest places, creation is possible.Whether you’re chasing your own dream, fighting through adversity, or looking for inspiration to keep going — this conversation will hit home.🔔 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations that remind us what’s real.00:00 Childhood Trauma and Resilience00:22 The Importance of Self-Awareness00:36 Overcoming Homelessness00:49 Fresh Coat Surfaces Ad01:50 Podcast Introduction02:38 Guest Introduction: Patrick Dugan04:32 Patrick's Current Life and Upcoming Wedding06:42 Bachelor Party Plans08:22 Tattoo Apprenticeship and Ultra Marathon10:00 Ironman Aspirations12:33 Leadership and Business Journey15:12 The Power of Names17:19 Instagram Ban and Social Media Challenges24:45 Positive Messaging and Connection26:49 The Influence of 'Start with Why'27:08 Patrick's Early Life and Family Background27:57 Growing Up in Long Island29:07 Musical Influences and Family Dynamics33:33 Childhood Challenges and Resilience38:32 The Impact of Family Trauma46:36 Finding Purpose Through Music and Sobriety57:05 A Teenage Romance and Early Struggles59:24 A Dark Night and a Desperate Act01:00:14 Early Encounters with Substance Abuse01:03:30 A New Path: Discovering Tattoo Artistry01:06:51 Homelessness and Pursuing Art School01:17:03 Life in New York City01:20:06 A Toxic Family Environment01:25:47 A Slumlord's Downfall01:29:06 Conclusion and Reflections#RelentlessPursuitPodcast #PatrickDuggan #ChaosToCreation #TattooArtist#SobrietyJourney #Resilience #TraumaToTriumph #Authenticity#OvercomingAdversity #RelentlessPursuit

In this powerful episode of The Relentless PursuitPodcast , host Joe Adams sits down with Brooke Moore to explore her incredible journey from a traumatic childhood and severe addiction to becoming a strong, independent mother and successful UPS driver. Brooke shares intimate details about her past, including a devastating vehicle accident, the profound impact of her father's overdose, and her struggle with prescription opiates. She talks about her fight to get her life back on track, entering a rehab program, and her relentless pursuit of happiness and self-love.This raw and inspirational conversation will resonate with anyone who's ever faced adversity, especially those battling addiction. Don't miss Brooke's heartfelt story of transformation and resilience.👉 Subscribe for more authentic conversations about resilience, growth, and purpose.00:00 A Life-Changing Accident00:20 The Prescription Era00:34 A Father's Overdose00:52 Fresh Coat Surfaces Ad01:55 Welcome to the Relentless Pursuit Podcast02:36 Introducing Brooke Moore04:11 Brooke's Daily Life05:36 Brooke's Childhood Memories10:20 Living with Grandmother12:45 Reuniting with Mom35:06 Struggles with Addiction40:09 A Father's Love and Loss46:38 Bartending and Addiction47:58 Losing Custody50:52 Struggles and Resilience51:40 Battling Addiction53:03 Reconnecting with Family57:09 Turning Points and Recovery01:05:45 Life After Addiction01:15:03 Healing and Moving Forward01:24:42 Final Thoughts and Advice#AddictionRecovery #OvercomingAddiction #RelentlessPursuit#BrookeMoore #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #Sobriety#PodcastInterview #TraumaRecovery #Resilience

The War Within — the battle most service members face but rarely talk about.In this episode of The Relentless Pursuit Podcast, Joe Adams sits down with Jonathon Schleicher — Military Family Readiness Specialist and Captain in the Tennessee National Guard — for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about mental health in the military. Jonathon shares his journey from aspiring cadet to outspoken mental health advocate, opening up about the stigma that keeps so many soldiers silent. Together, they discuss the devastating impact of suicide in the military community, the importance of breaking down barriers to care, and how leadership and family support can make all the difference.🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• The realities of military mental health• Why open conversations save lives• How stigma prevents soldiers from seeking help• The devastating cost of silence• Jonathon’s mission as a mental health advocateThis isn’t just a podcast — it’s a call to action. Let’s break thesilence, shatter the stigma, and support those fighting the war within.📌 Subscribe for more episodes on mental health, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of purpose.Timestamps:00:00 The Silence That Kills00:03 The Reality of Veteran Suicide00:21 The Importance of Mental Health01:19 Introduction to the Podcast02:04 Meet Jonathon Schleicher02:48 The Power of Authenticity03:55 The Role of a Military Family Readiness Specialist05:50 Personal Struggles and Professional Dedication13:56 The Journey to Joining the Military20:11 Overcoming Physical and Mental Challenges29:58 The Impact of Suicide in the Military39:43 Supporting Service Members Holistically45:57 Understanding Your Team Beyond Skills46:30 Financial Advice and Personal Struggles48:19 Addressing Stigma and Mental Health49:57 Suicide Prevention Training51:55 Generational and Cultural Shifts01:14:35 Personal Growth and Communication01:24:32 Final Thoughts and Relentless Pursuit #MentalHealth #Military #Veterans #MentalHealthAwareness#TheRelentlessPursuitPodcast

From the chaos of self-destruction to the healing power of music and love, Jake Arch’s story is one of redemption, resilience, and relentless pursuit of purpose.In this episode, Jake opens up about his journey through the darkest seasons of life, the power of fatherhood to reshape his path, and how music became both his therapy and his legacy. We dive into energy healing, vulnerability, and the fight to build something lasting in a world that often wants you to fail.This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about growth, forgiveness, and choosing a higher path.Hit play, and don’t forget to subscribe — these are the conversations that can change lives.00:00 The Importance of Trustworthy Roofing00:58 Welcome to the Relentless Pursuit Podcast01:41 Meet Jake: A Journey of Happiness and Music04:12 Jake's Musical Evolution and Career07:56 Childhood and Early Influences16:23 Teaching Music Therapy and Making an Impact26:52 Adventures in Australia and Beyond31:22 Record Deal and Moving to Nashville32:03 Struggles with Authenticity in Music33:30 Health Scare in Indianapolis42:43 Continuing the Party Lifestyle46:34 Life-Changing Loss of a Friend53:23 Turning Point: Finding Love and Healing55:50 Embracing Energy Healing and Positivity01:04:56 Manifesting a New Path in Music01:08:05 A Life-Saving Moment01:08:38 Mentorship and Musical Projects01:10:14 First Big Break in Film Scoring01:11:37 The Journey to Scoring 'Zero Limits'01:29:15 The Impact of Fatherhood01:36:52 Relentless Pursuit and Final Thoughts#Redemption #HealingThroughMusic #FatherhoodJourney #RelentlessPursuitPodcast #JakeArch #Vulnerability #Resilience #PodcastConversation #GrowthMindset #PurposeDrivenLife #Authenticity