Forged by Fire

Ryan Stephens, Rob Hefley, and Daniel Shaw host the Forge by Fire podcast, welcoming their special guest, James Ash. James is a Marine Corps combat veteran, law enforcement officer, and combat veteran who has been a close friend of Ryan's for over 20 years. As the hosts and James reminisce about their shared experiences, James opens up about his recent cancer diagnosis - a rare form called multipl...

Ryan Stephens and Rob Hefley have built a community-focused nonprofit through the podcast Grey Beard Forge MMA Gym. Based in Conway, Arkansas, Gray Beard Forge MMA primarily serves veterans and first responders.  As the Forged by Fire podcast celebrates its sixth anniversary, the hosts reflect on their remarkable journey and marvel at how much they've accomplished together. Ryan and Rob reflect on...

Daniel Shaw and Rob Hefley, hosts of the Forged by Fire podcast, open the episode by setting the stage for an intimate discussion on the importance and challenge of being present. As friends and co-hosts, they establish a warm, conversational tone, with Rob admitting that he has long struggled with this lesson, making it a relatable topic for the audience. The conversation delves into the difficul...

0:40 Introduction In Forged by Fire’s comeback episode, catch up with Ryan Stephens and Rob Hefley as they bring on long-time friend Daniel Shaw. After doing everything – short of kidnapping – to get Daniel on the podcast, they sit down to share life updates and discuss how the podcast made them better people. Reflecting on their earlier episodes, Ryan says, “I believe because of the podcast, I’m...

Today we're going into the past. Which we know can be a scary place. But the past is the past for a reason. Are you bringing all your past problems into your future? We talk about our own experiences and hope that you'll go through the journey with us!

We're back with a new episode and this one is all about chasing big dreams. We get into our future dreams, why we chase them, and how important it is to keep setting big goals. We also get into why you should take steps to your dreams daily and how it can keep you fired up and moving towards the life you want to live. 

Today, we’re talking about generosity and how to live a generous life. It feels like a lot of people have really forgotten the joys of giving and focus on what they should be getting. And that’s no way to live! There are so many ways to be generous. Not just financially, you can share time and knowledge. When you’re generous with something you’re not thinking about what you’re going to get out of...

On this week’s Forged by Fire episode, we’re talking about all things mental health. After the loss of a friend, who was struggling with physical illness and mental illness we want to dedicate this episode to him and to talking more openly about mental health.  For a long time, most men avoid counselors and therapy like the plague. They’re going to get help because there’s been an ultimatum, a cou...

In this episode, Ryan and Rob talked about the ins, outs, and all things of money! No matter where you are in life, there is more to learn about money mindset, managing money and making more of it!  Enjoy this podcast!

This is the second conversation Forged by Fire had with Daniel Shaw of Shaw Strategies. Daniel Shaw is a retired US Marine Infantry Unit Leader with multiple combat tours and instructor titles. He has developed curricula and training standards for pre-deployment training and Marine Security Forces such as the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Teams (FAST) and the Naval Nuclear Security Program. His di...

This week Forged by Fire sat down with Daniel Shaw of Shaw Strategies to begin a two-part conversation! Daniel Shaw is a retired US Marine Infantry Unit Leader with multiple combat tours and instructor titles. He has developed curricula and training standards for pre-deployment training and Marine Security Forces such as the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Teams (FAST) and the Naval Nuclear Security...

After the first-ever event in Texas, Rob sat down with the men behind the ManAlive Expedition.  ManAlive has been a huge part of cultivating Ryan and Rob's friendship so it is good to hear why it was started, what the goals are, and ways to get other men involved!  If you'd like to know more about ManAlive you can visit their website https://manaliveexpedition.com/

Rob and Ryan catch up with each other and talk about complacency.

Ryan and Rob talk about some of the hard times that they have faced and discuss ways to help get through them.

Don't let the blame game keep you from reaching your goals.

Today we are talking about martial arts.

Some of you know us, some of you don't.  We thought it'd be good to take some time to introduce ourselves before we start bringing some guests are on the show.  

Negativity has the ability to run your life.  Learning how to shut it down and deal with it appropriately is something every individual needs to learn to do.

Mental toughness is the vehicle that can help you accomplish things.  Do you have it?