SWAT Radio

What does a lifetime of faithful, risk-taking ministry look like over more than five decades? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary and David Gray sit down with long-time friend, mentor, and President of Proclaim International, John Bowers, who has spent over 55 years in full-time ministry. From playing banjo in Georgia nightclubs and protesting the Vietnam War to hearing the Gospel from behi...

Have you ever wondered why God allows long seasons of painful waiting, or what it means when His providence includes discipline? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary, David Gray, and Joel Miller dive into Luke 1:5–25 to explore the theme of "Painful Providence". After four centuries of silence between the Testaments, God breaks into history not through a Roman emperor or a royal palace, but...

When God seems silent, is He still working behind the scenes? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCarry, David Gray, and Joel Miller launch a study into the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:1–4) by first exploring the 400 years of silence between Malachi and the New Testament. Before an angel broke the silence to the priest Zechariah, God's people endured four centuries without a prophet or recorded mirac...

Is Artificial Intelligence making men mentally lazy, emotionally isolated, or spiritually compromised? How should Christian men practically navigate AI in their jobs, marriages, and daily walk with God? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary is joined by David Gray and Pastor Dr. Alan Cagle (Sunrise Community Church) to dive into the everyday, practical implications of AI on Christian manhood....

Is Artificial Intelligence a threat to human identity, or just a new tool for daily life? How should Christians navigate AI with biblical wisdom and discernment? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary is joined by pastors Dr. Heath Lambert (First Baptist Church Jacksonville) and Dr. Alan Cagle (Sunrise Community Church) for a timely, thought-provoking conversation on AI, the Image of God, and...

Is biblical joy and peace truly possible when life gets hard? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and David Gray conduct a summary review of the Book of Philippians. Written by the Apostle Paul while imprisoned in Rome, this "letter of joy" demonstrates that contentment doesn't depend on our circumstances, but on abiding in Jesus Christ. Together, the team breaks down 4 foundat...

Are you truly content with where God has placed you, or are you constantly looking sideways at what everyone else has? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and David Gray wrap up their study through Paul’s letter to the Philippians by unpacking Philippians 4:10–23. They dive into the secret of contentment, what it means to be Christ-sufficient, and why true peace has nothing to...

What does it mean to be a true "man of God" in a world filled with passive leadership, cultural noise, and secret struggle? In this episode, Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and Jonathan Stephenson dive into Paul’s powerful charge to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:11–16. They contrast the deathbed realizations of tech icon Steve Jobs with the radical faith legacy of missionary George Müller, showing why true succ...

What defines a true "Man of God" when the world measures success by net worth, status, and influence? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary is joined by Brad Sykes and Jonathan Stephenson (Warrior Forge Foundation) to dive into 1 Timothy 6:11–16 and unpack what God actually requires of Christian men. Together, they confront the hidden struggles men face—from pornography and secret sin to pass...

In a fast-paced culture overflowing with conveniences yet dominated by anxiety and stress, host Doug McCary is joined by Brad Sykes and Dave Gray on SWAT Radio to unpack the actionable wisdom of Philippians 4:1–7. Writing from a Roman prison, the Apostle Paul reveals that true peace isn't an emotional feeling tied to favorable circumstances, but a solid reality anchored in the presence and soverei...

How do Christian men stay faithful when culture constantly pulls them off course? Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and David Gray examine Philippians 3:15–21 to confront spiritual drift, sexual temptation, and the necessity of biblical accountability. Episode Highlights: Maturity is Trajectory: Why spiritual growth isn't measured by perfection, but by your daily direction and pursuit of Christ. Fighting S...

In part two of this compelling SWAT Radio conversation, hosts Doug McCary and Brad Sykes welcome back Dawa Bhutia, a former bodyguard to the Dalai Lama who surrendered his rank, family status, and wealth to follow Jesus Christ. Dawa shares the profound reality of counting the cost of discipleship in hostile environments across India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Through the Himalayan Good News Network and t...

What happens when a man serving in the inner circle of the Dalai Lama encounters the truth of Jesus Christ? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary and Brad Sykes are joined by Dawa Singye, founder of the Himalayan Good News Network. Born to Tibetan refugee parents in India, Dawa was handpicked as a young man to join the elite military detail protecting the Dalai Lama. For eight years, he trave...

What is the single priority driving your decisions, your energy, and your daily life? In this episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, David Gray, and Craig Henderson unpack Philippians 3:1–14. The Apostle Paul had everything our culture values—status, credentials, education, and influence—yet when confronted with Christ, he realized none of it compared to knowing Jesus. Together, the team discus...

In this episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, Craig Henderson, and David Gray dive into Philippians 2:19-30 to expose how modern idols like comfort, entertainment, and social media distract men from the real spiritual battles they face daily. Through the lives of Timothy and Epaphroditus—two ordinary men who prioritized sacrificial living and submission to authority—the team breaks down what i...

In this powerful episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary and Brad sit down with three-time PGA Tour winner and legendary putter Kenny Knox for an unfiltered conversation that goes far beyond the golf course. While Kenny competed against legends like Jack Nicklaus and pulled off a miraculous, tournament-winning bunker shot at the Honda Classic, his toughest battles were fought in his personal life...

The world tells us that if you want to find satisfaction, you need to promote yourself, protect your own interests, and seek comfort above all else. Yet, in Philippians 2:5-18, the Apostle Paul directly challenges this self-centric mindset by pointing to Jesus as the ultimate counter-cultural model. Jesus possessed all the rights of divinity but willingly laid them aside, humbling Himself to the p...

How do you practically live out the Gospel while running a business, managing employees, and navigating high-stakes marketplace pressures? In this episode of SWAT Radio, host Brad Sykes unpacks Philippians 1:27—challenging believers to "walk in a manner worthy of the gospel"—and explores what that looks like in everyday business. Brad is joined by two veteran business leaders who share their raw,...

In this insightful episode of SWAT Radio, host Doug McCary is joined by co-host Brad Sykes and special guest Dave Humphrey to unpack the challenging, counter-cultural virtue of true humility. Drawing from the profound text of Philippians 2, the team explores what it practically looks like to trade a self-promoting mindset for the servant attitude of Christ in our families, personal relationships,...

In this captivating episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary and David Gray dive deep with Dr. Chuck Coker into the powerful intersection of neuroscience, scripture, and spiritual maturity. Shifting the conversation from his book A God Shaped Mind directly into Philippians 2:12-18, the guys expose why so many believers get trapped in the exhausting loop of superficial behavior modification instead...

In this thought-provoking episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary and David Gray are joined by standard-shattering author and leadership expert Dr. Chuck Coker to discuss his transformative new book, A God-Shaped Mind: The Neuroscientific Path to Spiritual Maturity. Together, they dive into the fascinating intersection of faith and neuroscience, exploring how God has custom-designed the human bra...

In this raw and transparent episode of SWAT Radio, Brad, Jonathan, and David dive into Philippians 1 and 2 to challenge the dangers of compartmentalized Christianity and explore what it truly means for our orthopraxy to match our orthodoxy. Spurred by the moving themes of the film A Great Awakening, the guys unpack the gritty realities of fatherhood, legacy, and the beauty of being broken men unde...

In this episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and Jonathan Stevenson tackle a crucial crisis facing modern men: spiritual isolation and the performance-driven pressure to look strong on the outside while hollow on the inside. Drawing sharp parallels from a strict penalty at the PGA Championship to a literal house flood that exposes hidden structural flaws, the guys unpack why men r...

In this episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and David Gray dive deep into Philippians 2:1–4 to tackle the ultimate root cause of division within the church: pride and selfish agendas. Moving from a timely discussion on cultural and political polarization to reflecting on jaw-dropping real-world church splits—including an infamous rift triggered by a literal slice of ham—the team...

In this conviction-heavy episode of SWAT Radio, host Doug McCary is joined by Brad Sykes and David Gray to tackle a challenge that hits close to home for every man: walking the talk and living a life of true biblical integrity. Diving into the first chapter of Philippians, the guys unpack the apostle Paul's challenge to live a life worthy of the gospel—one completely free of double-minded pretendi...