Peace, Power and Purpose Podcast

In this deeply honest episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, I sit down with Caralyn Dreyer for a raw, unfiltered conversation about trauma, survival, and what real healing actually looks like when the pain doesn’t disappear overnight. Caralyn shares her story of growing up as a biracial adoptee in a predominantly white community—navigating bullying, identity struggles, and unprocessed...

In this powerful episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, I sit down with Denny Giamazzo — combat veteran, author, speaker, and host of the Be The Standard — for a raw conversation about trauma, war, identity, and what it actually takes to rebuild your life with discipline and purpose. Denny’s story isn’t motivational fluff. Born prematurely, raised in foster care, surviving abuse, and la...

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, I sit down with Brad Grey and Brad Nelson from Walking The Text for a deep conversation on Scripture, faith, and understanding the Bible as it was originally written and lived. Brad Grey is the President and CEO of Walking The Text and host of The Sacred Thread, focused on restoring biblical depth and historical context. Brad Nelson brings...

They call him The Hope Dealer. In this powerful episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, I sit down with Pastor Mike Bonomo — pastor, recovery advocate, church planter, and founder of Hope Recovery Services — to talk about sobriety, faith, redemption, and the long road back from addiction and incarceration. With over 19 years of sustained sobriety, Mike shares a raw, grace-centered testim...

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, I sit down with Jena Kiser, a clinical psychologist specializing in law enforcement and public safety, and the founder of The Ridge. Dr. Kiser works directly with first responders, law enforcement officers, and public safety professionals who are repeatedly exposed to trauma while being expected to remain silent, strong, and unaffected. In...

In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Blubello — a physical therapist who works directly with special operations units — to break down the mental battles men fight in the weight room, in their faith, and inside their own heads. For years, the barbell wasn’t just iron. It was a battlefield. Anthony opens up about how training became the place where he fought demons, chased identity, and eventual...

The first episode of 2026 starts with strength, honesty, and purpose. Jason Feeser, Associate Pastor at CalvaryPHX, joins the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a raw and powerful conversation on faith, masculinity, mental health, and leadership. Jason shares his personal story — from darkness, struggle, and self-destruction to redemption, discipline, and identity in Christ. Today, he speaks bo...

2026 isn’t going to reward comfort, excuses, or passive masculinity. In this special episode, I sit down with John Martinez of Good & Dangerous to lay out a clear, unapologetic blueprint for men who want to lead better, grow stronger, deepen their faith, and refuse to coast through another year on autopilot. We talk: • Action-oriented Christianity • Mental toughness and discipline • Purpose-driven...

Men are told to hide their weakness… to stay silent… to never crack. But weakness doesn’t make you a weak man. In this episode, Joseph Thompson joins me to talk about how God uses struggle, humility, and honest vulnerability to build stronger men. We dig into faith, masculinity, discipline, accountability, leadership, and what it really means to stand firm without slipping into victimhood. If you’...

Not every man wakes up to laughter, family gatherings, or Christmas morning chaos. Some men wake up to silence… and that silence can feel heavy. If this Christmas feels lonely, painful, distant, or different than what you hoped for — this episode is for you. You are not weak for hurting. You are not forgotten because your life looks different. You still have purpose. You still matter. You still be...

John Martinez is a U.S. Army infantry veteran, former police captain, and leader who forged his character through pressure, discipline, and real-world experience. After the military and over 15 years in law enforcement, John now runs operations for a Central Coast company while building The Good Leader Brand—focused on strength, accountability, faith, and purpose. In this conversation, we dig into...

Doug White spent more than 30 years serving his country and community — first in the United States Air Force, then 25 years in law enforcement where he served as a patrolman, lieutenant, trainer, canine supervisor, domestic violence investigator, and bomb technician. He also returned to active duty after 9/11, serving nearly four decades combined in military and law enforcement service. But behind...

Phil Calcese is a retired Army aviator and special operations veteran with over two decades of service — including 19 combat deployments and more than 10.5 years downrange. But the hardest fight of his life didn’t happen overseas. It happened at home — losing access to his children through parental alienation. Instead of collapsing, Phil rebuilt himself from the inside out. That journey became Era...

What holds when pressure is high and excuses stop working? In this episode of the Peace • Power • Purpose Podcast, I’m joined by Mike Vito, founder of Precision With Purpose, for a grounded, no-BS conversation on discipline, trauma, and building purpose that actually survives real-world stress. Mike’s life has been forged through service — as a veteran and firefighter-paramedic — where decisions c...

“Who’s going to carry the flag for your family? Your kids? Your crew?” Carry The Flag isn’t just a brand — it’s a challenge. A reminder that purpose, accountability, and sacrifice still matter… especially in a world that gets soft. Chris Maleta, firefighter and founder of Carry The Flag, built this movement inside a firehouse. It’s about stepping up, honoring the men who came before us, and becomi...

N7Z LLC’s Jay brings over a decade of military and law-enforcement experience — years spent in high-pressure environments that shape a man’s identity, discipline, and worldview. His story reflects the reality many service members and first responders live through but rarely speak about. Today, Jay serves as the sales lead for Extremis Systems and a dedicated mental-health advocate for first respon...

Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast presents a raw and unfiltered conversation with Justin Garcia — Marine Corps veteran, former law enforcement officer, and a man who walked through a darkness most never survive. Justin served 4 years in the Marine Corps with 3 tours in Iraq, followed by 12 years in law enforcement. Years of violence, trauma, and internal collapse drove him to rock bottom — and tha...

Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast brings you a raw, unfiltered, and deeply needed conversation with Brady Blackner — former law enforcement officer and founder of Battle Forged Foundation. Brady has walked through battles most men never talk about: PTSD, trauma, a marriage on the brink, spiritual collapse, and the slow, painful work of rebuilding identity from the inside out. In this powerful epis...

Brayden Singer’s journey is raw, honest, and deeply human. From losing his grandfather to sepsis — and becoming his caregiver — to battling eating disorders, depression, anger, and internal resentment throughout his teens, Brayden has walked through the kind of pain most people never talk about. Now, as a social work intern at City of Hope Outreach, Brayden uses his experiences to advocate for vet...

For 23 years, Keith Shibley has served on the front lines of American law enforcement — working Police K-9 EOD, explosive detection, high-threat environments, and a decade with the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. He’s operated in airports, major events, and federal cases… but behind all that responsibility is a man who has carried the weight, the trauma, and the silent battles that most people nev...

Taylor Cavanaugh — Navy SEAL • French Foreign Legionnaire • Redeemed Warrior Taylor Cavanaugh’s story is one of the rarest and most brutal transformations you’ll ever hear. From jail, to becoming a United States Navy SEAL… Back to jail again. Kicked out of the military. A life wrecked by pleasure chasing, purposelessness, and self-destruction. His path spiraled into homelessness, suicidal thoughts...

Nicole Smart is a U.S. veteran, communicator, and hiker who has walked through deep trauma — and found God in the middle of it. From deployments to Afghanistan, to carrying trauma that wasn’t hers, to healing through movement, faith, and the outdoors, Nicole’s story is powerful, raw, and deeply needed. In this episode, Nicole opens up about her experience as a female veteran, the emotional weight...

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, we dive deep into the battles men face in their minds, bodies, and spirits — and what it truly takes to rise above them. This conversation is raw, unfiltered, and packed with truth for anyone searching for healing, discipline, identity, or a renewed sense of purpose. You’ll hear real stories, honest struggles, and powerful breakthroughs as...

Heather Hoover is a wife, mom of three, and the CEO of Counter Culture Inc. — as well as the bold voice behind the Unfiltered & Unfazed podcast. After walking through unimaginable trauma, including suicide loss, Heather found healing, purpose, and strength through faith, family, and unwavering Christian conviction. In this episode, Heather opens up about: • Surviving suicide loss and navigating th...

Justin Mahaffey has spent over 15 years as a wildland firefighter — stepping into places most people run from. For him, fitness isn’t a hobby and mental health isn’t optional… they’re the disciplines that literally keep him alive on the line. As the founder of Wild Fit Life 805, Justin brings a rare combination of strength, humility, and responsibility. He trains hard, lives with intention, and sh...