Freedom’s Pulse

This episode originally dropped on January 7, 2022.  Chris was one of my favorite guests for many reasons. 

First, his story was absolutely remarkable.....a story that is now in the process of becoming a movie. 

Second, Chris' book, "No Tougher Duty, No Greater Honor" is a gripping, riveting read. 

Third, and the most important reason is Chris is a stellar human.  In spite of our internet connection problems, we had a incredible co...

Kim is proud of her family's legacy of military service.  Both grandpas, her father, and several other family members have honorably served at home and abroad to protect this great country.

In this episode, Kim shares how she shares patriotism with her children.  Having personal connections with the sacrifices made by our military, Kim understands that "Freedom Isn't Free," is more than a slogan.  She impresses upon her children th...

Stephanie Harmon is the director for The Utah Honor Flight, an organization that provides healing trips for veterans to Washington DC.  It is a position where Stephanie feels the veterans give more to her than she could ever repay.

Stephanie is a lover of American history, an advocate for our veterans, and a hardcore patriot.  When given the opportunity, she jumped at the chance to be in Normandy on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

W...

Gabby Puckett grew up under the oppressive weight of Cuban communism.  

Her father was forced to buy meat off the black market to feed his family.  Gabby was fitted with second hand braces.  Yes, you read that right..second hand braces.  She tasted the metal and oil as they were placed on her teeth.  

Gabby remembers the hospital as a place of death, not a place of healing.  

For many years Christians were not allowed to celebrate ...

Matthew Gardner is a retired marine and past guest on the Freedom's Pulse podcast.  

Matt is back on this episode to discuss the military, and why he would not join today's force.

Matt and I talk about issues with DEI, sexual assault, woke policies, and so much more.

Is the U.S. military on a road that is irreversible?  Can America make a comeback from the state we find ourselves in now?

Matt takes us deep into the issues, but allo...

The American dream is seldom smooth especially for immigrant families...but this makes the victory even sweeter.

Doug Fiefia is the child of Tongan immigrants.  His first home was shared with four other familes.  His parents worked tirelessy to give their children the blessings they missed in Tonga.  The hours were long, but Doug's parents knew their vision of America was possible for their family.

Doug Fiefia is running for Utah H...

Justen Mellor is the founder of United We March, an organization that supports our veterans and first responders through the popular annual Gunnison Gut Check every September.

Justen has gone from a life of alcoholism and depression to one of purpose and love.

After experiencing the Battan Memorial Death March, Justen knew he needed to bring a race to the small town of Gunnison.

The Gunnison Gut Check raises money for organizations...

Carlos Moreno was labeled an enemy of the Venezuelan state by telling the truth.  As an international student living in the United States, he was villified for standing up for students' rights, for human rights.

Carlos Moreno calls himself a socialism survivor.  Carlos has lived half his life in socialism and the other half in freedom.

Venezuela was a prosperous nation before the socialist revolution, a revolution that brought pove...

This is the story of Jamie, Tal, Shemtov, the war in Israel, and peace for Jews worldwide.

At 6:30am on October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an unprovked and vicious attack on over 20 communities in Israel.  Using rockets, paragliders, boats, motorcycles and other vehicles, Hamas murdered around 1,200 people.  

Jamie was at a music festival, one of the sites where Hamas butchered the innocent.  He was one of the lucky ones to escape the...

Ben Miller is a 24 year Veteran of the US Army National Guard where he worked in several areas involving Leadership & Resilience Training, as well as multiple overseas deployments, including Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Ben discusses the need for veterans to have anchors in their lives to sustain them in times of trial and difficulty.

America's veterans need more mental and physical support from the military and their individual co...

Tammy Barlette is a mindset and performance expert who specializes in the art of perseverance. As a retired Lieutenant Colonel and fighter pilot, who has faced many challenges herself, she takes lessons learned from the high performance cockpit and relates them to the challenges of life. As an entrepreneur, wife and mother of three, she shares powerful heartfelt stories of strength and grit.

Tammy served in the US Air Force for ove...

Calling himself the cheerleader of America, Alma Ohene-Opare is an immigrant from Ghana.  Growing up, his mother spread her love of education and America to her children.

Alma came to America at 19 to fulfill a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, followed by school at BYU.

After living in America for 18 years, Alma's dream of becoming an official citizen came to fruition.

In this episode, we discuss the gre...

Andrew Farlaino was referred to me by Matthew Bradford.  Matt was the guest on  Episode 25. 

Matt, a young U.S. marine, lost both legs and his vision when he stepped on an IED only a few months into his first deployment.  Andrew served with Matt.  He knew Matt before and after this tragic incident.  Andrew saw Matt after the explosion.  He recalls seeing Matt with mangled legs and his protective goggles still covering Matt's eyes w...

This is the story of Erin "Aero" Orga, a pioneer in the field of  women combat aviation.

Erin grew up with dreams of becoming a professional roller coaster rider, figure skater, or NASA astronaut.

After learning there were NO professional roller coaster riders, Erin had to come up with a new plan.

Erin is an experienced Air Force pilot, flying over 50 combat missions in Iraq, providing cover for the U.S. Army and Marines.  

Erin's ...

Tell Steve he can't do something, and he is sure to achieve it in a smashing way.  This trait has allowed Steve to achieve what seems impossible to so many others.

Steven “Brown Bear” is a retired Navy SEAL. During his career he served as the Senior Enlisted Adviser at Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command Detachment Kodiak. He trained and mentored SEAL teammates, the command staff, other special operation forces and over 10...

This episode is a special one as it was done remotely at the Gunnison Gut Check created by Justen Mellor and his incredible non-profit, United We March.

The Gunnison Gut Check is a ruck through the desert landscape of central Utah.  Proceeds go to veteran and first responder organizations.

Operation Enduring Warrior is a fundamental element of the gut check, bringing OEW honorees who challenge themselves physically and mentally wit...

September 12, 2014 was a day of tragedy, but also a day of miracles for Alex Douglass.

It was a late Friday night when Alex pulled up to the Blooming Grove barracks in Pennsylvania.  As Alex moved his gym back from the patrol car to his personal car, a shot rang out.

Officer Douglass was confused at first, not even realizing it was the fire of a gun.

Alex noticed a figure on the pavement in front of the police barracks.  As he move...

"Whiz" Buckley is the fifth of six children born into an Irish Catholic family.   Taught to love his country, Whiz had an idyllic life until tragedy struck his family.

Whiz's older sister was killed by a drunk driver.  This senseless act threw the family into a tail spin.  They were shattered.  Whiz's father became a different man, crushed by the loss.  Daily stops to the cemetery were accompanied by tears.

Even though life was tum...

J.T. Robertson grew up in West Jordan, Utah.  His father, a retired firefighther, is someone he emulates to this day; his "mother by choice" adopted both J.T. and his brother after his birth mother left the family.

J.T. was given adult responsibility as an eight-year-old child when in the "care" of his birth mother.  As the older brother, J.T. fed and attended to his brother while their mother was engaged with men and drugs.  

J.T....