The Protector Culture Podcast with Jimmy Graham

During the calm before the storm, develop and prepare concentric rings of security by determining, what am I trying to protect, to include a goal of extending the rings out as far as you possibly can.   have a plan in an emergency - everybody has a job communicate the plan train and practice the plan   cameras and motion detectors   doors and windows   safes and lockboxes proper firearms with a mo...

Join the CEO of Able Shepherd, Jimmy Graham, and the Operations Manager, Melissa Papulius to review and discuss the Able Shepherd Phase Schedule.   The 'Protecting our People' class is the prerequisite and mandatory first step introducing the participants to the Able Shepherd training program and community.  One 'PoP' has been completed, the participant can begin the structured progression from Ph...

Very special thank you to Able Shepherd 014 Neil Pinkham...aka The Sage!!! There are no words to describe the impact Neil has on the Able Shepherd and Able-Nation.org efforts, including the countless number of individuals he has positively impacted over the years. You will be missed dearly and congratulations on a well earned retirement. Based on recent feedback from the last podcast, one common r...

Looking forward to an incredible 2022 with a high level overview of what's to come with regards to quarterly special events, the Able Shepherd Network, the Mens Marriage Muster, an expansion of the Able Shepherd program outside of Colorado, the ongoing search for the development of a new training center, and a book release!   As we start off the new year, ask yourself, what are you doing to move t...

Experience a glimpse into the mind of Jimmy Graham as he leaves town on an adventure in the high country providing some isolation while clearing his mind of distractions and static as part of the creative process to develop content for his forthcoming book targeted for 2022.   Listen or watch as Jimmy identifies the message inside him which needs to be told.  Throughout the discussion, Jimmy addre...

Jimmy Graham facilitates a discussion with Skip Miller (AS 004) including a recap of COVID during 2021. Where do you find the truth when researching and investigating information related to COVID and the treatments available to either prevent or treat yourself and your loved ones? Most importantly, what measures do you have in place to deal with COVID if or when it arrives in your household or com...

Jimmy Graham is joined by Skip Miller (AS 004) for an open discussion surrounding the events leading up to and including the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. https://able-nation.org https://protectorculture.com https://ableshepherd.com https://www.facebook.com/ableshepherd/ https://www.instagram.com/ableshepher... https://standinthegapinitiative.com https://standcourageous.com

Jimmy Graham hosts "Seven Things to Know When Building Your Safety and Security Team". 1. Permission and Buy In 2. Legal Coverage 3. Insurance Coverage 4. Choosing Your Team 5. Training (to an applicable standard) 6. Concentric Rings of Security 7. Sustainment Training Listen in and find out what it means when "the second we stop learning, we become dangerous", "add value to the situation", "when...

A continuation from the Biggest Weekend of the Year episode, there will be no rest for the weary as ten of the Able Shepherd's meet at a pre-defined rally Sunday night at 1130pm to embark on a 12 mile hike making use of and testing the contents of their individual Go Bags, culminating in a team breakfast to celebrate the accomplishment. Find out what it means to 'get salty', to 'grrr it out', and...

In anticipation of the election on November 2, 2021, Jimmy engages in a passionate discussion about what we can do to support and impact the election including questions to ask of candidates as well as character traits we should consider from any candidate. So many people are asking what can be done to make an impact, so here you go, as the episode description suggests. Try to Keep Up. While deman...

Jason Campbell (AS 086) and Parker Mansour (AS 019) join Jimmy Graham (AS 001) with a look back at the 'Biggest Weekend of the Year'.  96 hours of intense physical activity starting with the Able Shepherd Gathering which was broken into two competitive categories, one for the Instructors on Friday, and another for the Students on Saturday.  Designed to task individuals working together to overcome...

In this episode, Jimmy is joined by the Operations Manager of Able Shepherd, Melissa Papulias, with a review of an Able Shepherd Special Event conducted in November 2019. Jimmy and Melissa provide a step by step discussion of the training and actions taken by the Able Shepherd response team.   Special emphasis on: Team Response to an Active Shooter Threat Immediate Emergency Medical Attention Deco...

Buckle up your seatbelts and prepare yourself for a passionate conversation with Jimmy and a very close friend of his, Leif Harrison.   Throughout the conversation, several topics are discussed including .. is your truth spelled with a lowercase 't' meaning it is relative, subjective, and your version .. or is it spelled with a 'T' meaning it is the absolute truth ?   As we are living in a time of...

Jimmy is joined by fellow Able Shepherd Lead Instructors Skip Miller and Parker Mansour with an open discussion of gear highlights and recommendations in the September 2021 timeframe.   Highlights Include Scout Rifle setup, Ballistic Helmets, OpsCore hearing protection, JetBoil water heating solutions, Power River Hats, summertime holster, fire starting options, and the concept of a Possibles Bag....

In this episode, Jimmy is joined by General Jerry Boykin. Boykin's decorated 36-year military career included 13 years as a commando in Delta Force—the United States Army's elite special operations, counter-terrorism unit. They explore and discuss how much speaking truth matters, and who we turn to to hear the truth, not just what we want to hear.    "Where the truth is spoken, people will gather....

In this episode, Jimmy is joined by the Operations Manager of Able Shepherd, Melissa Papulias to review and discuss highlights of various events so far during the summer of 2021.   Highlights include photos, video, and commentary from the Family Mountain Adventure fundraising event supporting the Alternatives Pregnancy centers in Colorado.   https://able-nation.org   https://protectorculture.com  ...

In this episode, Jimmy is joined by Todd Brock (AS101) immediately following their return from the Stand Courageous conference to share their key takeaways and thoughts from a very impactful experience.   Per the Stand Courageous website  " We need men to be men, tough with compassionate strength, bent toward justice without compromise, locking arms and standing. We need to be the men God created...

Jimmy is joined by Parker Mansour and Brian Karch in a free flowing discussion about the importance of the father figure in the family, sharing memories of their fathers and childhood, as well as some advice for current fathers and fathers to be.   https://able-nation.org   https://protectorculture.com   https://ableshepherd.com https://www.facebook.com/ableshepherd/ https://www.instagram.com/able...

Seven men head out into the reaches of the California desert to tackle the CA BDR aka California Backcountry Discovery Route.  The spectacular and challenging (expert only) 820-mile ride covers the south-eastern region of California. For the most part the trail consists of rugged two-track and remote dirt roads leading riders through majestic canyons, rocky riverbeds, and sandy washes of Californi...

Seven men head out into the reaches of the California desert to tackle the CA BDR aka California Backcountry Discovery Route.  The spectacular and challenging (expert only) 820-mile ride covers the south-eastern region of California. For the most part the trail consists of rugged two-track and remote dirt roads leading riders through majestic canyons, rocky riverbeds, and sandy washes of Californi...

Jimmy is the guest speaker on the Walk the Talk American podcast discussing the topic of Guns and Mental Health.   Guns and Mental Health by Walk the Talk America, Episode 38: Jimmy Graham   Jimmy Graham spent more than a decade and a half as a Navy SEAL while earning multiple certifications and promoted several times. He has served overseas in combat missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Li...

Ever wonder what the vision is for the Protector Culture and how it integrates with the Able Shepherd training program, Stand In The Gap Initiative, and Able-Nation.org ?     In this episode Jimmy weaves the story together highlighting the purpose and enthusiasm incorporated into  each initiative.   https://able-nation.org https://www.facebook.com/ablenation501c3/   https://protectorculture.com  ...

Every so often one will see, read, or hear something which really sticks with them and is contemplated over and over in an effort to fully understand or digest the information.  In today's episode, Jimmy introduces three items described as "must see."   Gary Ellis, a fellow SEAL Team member, introduces Jimmy to a book by Jordan Peterson "12 Rules for Life" which in turn led Jimmy to a YouTube inte...

Parker Mansour (AS019) joins Jimmy Graham (AS001) to discuss lead exposure, safety principles, and mitigation options for protectors who shoot and train in an indoor or outdoor range environment.    The primary sources of lead exposure in a training environment include inhalation, which requires the use of a properly designed ventilation and filtration system combined with the importance of sanita...