February 18, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode of the Big Time Talker Podcast, host Burke Allen sits down with Dr. Josh McConkey—a decorated military physician, author, and former congressional candidate.
Dr. McConkey shares his incredible journey from small-town Nebraska to the front lines of combat medicine, his experience serving in the U.S. Air Force, and his leadership philosophy behind his award-winning book "Be the Weight Behind the Spear."
He dives into:
✅ The meaning behind being the weight behind the spear
✅ His combat medicine experiences in Iraq during the 2007 troop surge
✅ His run for Congress and the challenges of modern politics
✅ The opioid crisis and its devastating effects on American communities
✅ The importance of leadership, service, and resilience in shaping the next generation
Dr. McConkey also discusses his nonprofit foundation, the personal struggles that shaped his mission, and even a surprising lottery win that helped fund his efforts. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about duty, sacrifice, and making a real difference in the world.
🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and more!
Get "Be the Weight Behind the Spear" on Amazon and bookstores everywhere.
https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Behind-Spear-Josh-McConkey/dp/B0CKDLBP9X
Learn more: weightbehindthespear.com
Dr. McConkey shares his incredible journey from small-town Nebraska to the front lines of combat medicine, his experience serving in the U.S. Air Force, and his leadership philosophy behind his award-winning book "Be the Weight Behind the Spear."
He dives into:
✅ The meaning behind being the weight behind the spear
✅ His combat medicine experiences in Iraq during the 2007 troop surge
✅ His run for Congress and the challenges of modern politics
✅ The opioid crisis and its devastating effects on American communities
✅ The importance of leadership, service, and resilience in shaping the next generation
Dr. McConkey also discusses his nonprofit foundation, the personal struggles that shaped his mission, and even a surprising lottery win that helped fund his efforts. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about duty, sacrifice, and making a real difference in the world.
🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and more!
Get "Be the Weight Behind the Spear" on Amazon and bookstores everywhere.
https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Behind-Spear-Josh-McConkey/dp/B0CKDLBP9X
Learn more: weightbehindthespear.com
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