The Weight Of The Badge

Brad is excited to give you a recap of the events and contributors of the Family Fun Day that we had on July 1st at Y-Bell Ranch Supply in Boerne. He also is giving an update on our new Hope for Heroes greetings location, now happening at The Kendall in Boerne.

Heart warming "Untold Stories".  Ryan Cook is one of a family of officers who is making a difference in the lives of everyday people.

Adam Davis has an incredible "Untold Story". Actually, he has written about his stories as a noted author of several books, including "Behind The Badge", "Bulletproof Marriage", "Unconquered", and others. He has been guest on several radio and TV shows, some of which are The Glenn Beck Program, Family Life Today, and his recent appearance on Huckabee's...

Today Brad and the team are kicking off a new season adding this podcast as a YouTube channel. We are exited to let you not only hear but see the man behind the mic, as he embarks upon a series of "Untold Stories".  Those that most of us have never heard before from our heroes; police, fire fighters, and first responders. https://youtu.be/BrqDFnqNjvA

Officer Chris Dingman graduated from the Police Academy in 2020. He worked at the Northeast ISD as a School Resource Officer (SRO) before joining the Boerne PD in April 2022 as its Community Police Officer who is the face of the Boerne PD: organizing events, meeting with civic and school organizations, and interacting with the commercial businesses in Boerne. Officer Dingman’s uncle was an SRO who...

David Fugitt has been a homicide detective for 19 years.  Starting off as a patrol officer for 4 1/2 years, David wanted to get into investigations. His first homicide case was of the well know Atheist, Madalyn Murray O'Hair. David has solved a high percentage of homicides in Austin and we are proud to honor him today for his dedication and service. 

Trent Watts has served with the Austin Police Department 25 years.  After a terrible car accident that took a long time to recover from, Trent can look back and see how it fashioned who he is today.  As a detective and an officer good at interrogation, he has compassion for the victims of child crimes and human trafficking. Truly one of our heroes who we can be thankful is on our streets carrying...

Chad Mason is Missions Pastor at  First Baptist Church Boerne. Chad's passion for the mission of Hope For Heroes parallels with his vision for those abroad. Let Chad encourage you to be a part of what this Texas bunch is doing to support our local officers and first responders.

Join Brad as he visits with the man who helped him start Hope For Heroes, Ken Casaday. Ken was an officer with the Austin Police Department  and the President of the Austin Police Association for 30 years.  Now after retiring from there, has recently become school resource officer for Travis School District. This school can surely feel safer knowing there's a man of Ken's integrity and e...

Last week Brad welcomed back Joe Swann from the Austin Police Office Association. Joe has given us real insight into the recent happenings in Austin. If you have already heard this podcast from last week, please share it with others, that we could continue our support of these heroes and first responders.

This week Brad welcomes back Joe Swann from the Austin Police Office Association. Joe gives us real insight, found know no where else, of the current happenings in the last few week's events in Austin.

Josh Wilson, and his brother, Trevor Wilson, operate a business called Webxpand, a full service digital marketing agency. They do anything online whether it is marketing or advertising: it’s about getting the word out there about your business, podcast, etc. Their core philosophy is helping people meet their goals. Hope for Heroes grabbed Josh’s heart strings and he knew he wanted to be a part of...

Join Brad as he visits with the man who helped him start Hope For Heroes, Ken Casaday. Ken, now being the President of the Austin Police Association, has been with the Austin Police Department for 25 years. Today they are discussing the toll being a police officer takes on their families and marriages. They're beginning  SALEM - "surviving a law enforcement marriage". These are conf...

Officer Chris Dingman graduated from the Police Academy in 2020. He worked at the Northeast ISD as a School Resource Officer (SRO) before joining the Boerne PD in April 2022 as its Community Police Officer who is the face of the Boerne PD: organizing events, meeting with civic and school organizations, and interacting with the commercial businesses in Boerne. Officer Dingman’s uncle was an SRO who...

Rick Goodrich enlisted in the USAF at the age of 18, served 22 years and graduated from the Air Force Command and Staff College and went on to earn a BS degree in Criminal Justice from Middle Tennessee State University. Goodrich then went to work for the federal government and retired after 22 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) having worked with numerous inter-agency task forces...

Joining Brad today is Kendal County Sheriff, Al Auxier. As you will hear in this interview today, there are many new challenges facing us in 2023. Though Al is uncertain of some of the solutions to current issues, he is trusting in God every step of the way. As Al states, "you've gotta' lean on something outside yourself".  It is an honor to have someone of such noble character...

Lt. Chris Walk is a 19 year veteran who began at the age of 18 in the Texas Prison System as a correctional officer in several different jurisdictions before joining the Boerne Police Department as a patrol officer in 2012. He is now a lieutenant supervising the Criminal Investigations Department for the Boerne PD. He discusses the changing demographic of Boerne residents from in state migration a...

Officer Doug Greene has been a member of the San Antonio Police Department for 12 years. In 2017, SAPD presented Officer Greene with the Officer of the Year Award. He has served as a Public Information Officer and is presently a Community Engagement Officer. Officer Greene thrives on building relationships between San Antonio area youth and law enforcement and also discusses the recent rash of SAP...

We can never underestimate the mental strain our first responders and police officers are faced with as they carry the heavy "weight of the badge".  Join Brad as he visits with Psychologist Dr. David Duran, who is one of the most knowledgeable individuals concerning the emotional wellness of people who are "running in when we are running out"!

Brad is honored today to have back one of the first families to experience a Hope for Heroes weekend.  APD officer Jon LaBorde, his fellow officer Cameron, and their wives were the first to go through this "life-changing experience".  Brad and Jon discuss what it's currently like to be on patrol in Austin, Texas amidst a difficult period of time.

Joe Brown, Austin police officer for 16 years, is a major pier support in mental health for his fellow officers who carry "The Weight Of The Badge". He also works on the hostage negotiation team and has an over 95% success rate in helping people who are in dire situations.  Joe's belief in the mission and ministry of Hope For Heroes has led him to serve on the board of directors and...

Brad welcomes retired officer Todd Hurst who has served in patrol, as a tactical firearms instructor, on the hostage negotiations team, in undercover narcotics, and homicide. He is now a Kendall county sheriff's department chaplain and also helps officers in crisis through 800-COP-LINE. This organization is 100% confidential and is served by retired police.

Firearms Marksman Joe Swann, played the Penguin this week at the Dell's Children's Hospital Super Heroes Day in Austin. The kids just loved him. Brad's interview with Joe Swann demonstrates the impact of Hope For Heroes on our first responders and police officers. Joe has been with the APD for 20 years, is a Firearms/Tactics instructor and Vice President of the Austin Police Associa...

Have you ever wondered how police in helicopters track someone who is running from the law? Brad welcomes Clint Dixon, who has been with the Austin Police Department for 16 years and knows "the ups and downs" of chasing someone running from a crime, either on foot or by vehicle. This exciting podcast gives us a front seat with one of the best aviation police forces in Texas.

David Fugitt has been a homicide detective for 19 years.  Starting off as a patrol officer for 4 1/2 years, David wanted to get into investigations. His first homicide case was of the well know Atheist, Madalyn Murray O'Hair. David has solved a high percentage of homicides in Austin and we are proud to honor him today for his dedication and service.