In this powerful Fully Armed episode, Daryl Heald joins host Chris Hennessee.

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In this episode of Fully Armed, host Chris sits down with the legendary Dana Williams, longtime bassist for Diamond Rio. From his early days in Dayton, Ohio, to playing iconic venues across the world, Dana shares his incredible journey in music. He talks about his family’s musical roots, his faith, and the answered prayers that shaped his career. Plus, he reveals the story behind the song title Norma Jean Riley and what it’s been like to play with one of country music’s most enduring bands for over three decades.

🔥 What You'll Hear in This Episode:
✅ How Dana’s family, including the Osborne Brothers, influenced his love of music
✅ His first bass guitar and learning to play The Ballad of Forty Dollars
✅ The journey from Ohio to Nashville and finding his place in country music
✅ The story behind Diamond Rio’s success and their iconic songs
✅ Dana’s personal faith journey and the prayers that were answered
✅ And much more!

💥 If you love country music and stories from behind the scenes, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

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In this episode of Fully Armed, host Chris Hennessee is joined by Kevin

“Chappy” Hynes, former Chaplain for the University of Georgia football

team, Marine veteran, and evangelist with the Fellowship of Christian

Athletes (FCA).

Chappy shares his powerful testimony, detailing his journey from growing up

in a strict Marine family in upstate New York to serving in the Marine Corps,

navigating struggles with rebellion and brokenness, and ultimately finding

redemption through faith in Jesus Christ.

The conversation covers Chappy’s time working as UGA’s chaplain, his deep

love for mentoring young men, and the importance of building strong

relationships rooted in faith and integrity. He also reflects on the life lessons

he learned from his father, the impact of FCA on athletes, and the surprising

origin of his nickname “Chappy.”

This episode is packed with faith-filled wisdom, heartfelt stories, and plenty

of humor as Chappy’s larger-than-life personality shines through every word.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ Growing Up in a Marine Family – The discipline, struggles, and lessons

that shaped Chappy’s life.

✅ Marine Corps & Rebellion – His time in the Marines, his battles with sin, and

the journey that led him back to faith.

✅ UGA Chaplain Journey – How he became the University of Georgia

football team’s chaplain and what it was like mentoring athletes.

✅ FCA’s Role in His Life – Chappy’s deep involvement with the Fellowship of

Christian Athletes and its impact on young athletes.

✅ Faith, Family, & Redemption – The powerful story of reconciling with his

mother, his calling to ministry, and how he found purpose in serving others.

✅ The Origin of “Chappy” – The unexpected moment when his nickname

was born—and how it stuck.

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In this episode of Fully Armed, host Chris Hennessee sits down with country

artist Mo Pitney and bluegrass musician John Meyer to talk about faith,

music, and their brand-new bluegrass album, Cherokee Pioneer.

From meeting at a bluegrass jam session to recording an album together at

Johnny Cash’s historic cabin, Mo and John share the incredible journey that

led to their collaboration. They discuss their deep-rooted faith, how music

has shaped their lives, and the powerful way that God has led them through

friendship, songwriting, and personal growth.

They also dive into stories about writing songs on the banjo, playing the

Ryman, their love for traditional bluegrass, and even building cedar

caskets. This episode is packed with inspiration, laughter, and heartfelt

conversations that will resonate with music lovers and believers alike.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ The Story Behind Cherokee Pioneer – How Mo and John’s love for

bluegrass led to this special project.

✅ Recording at Johnny Cash’s Cabin – Why they chose this historic location

and how it influenced the record’s sound.

✅ Faith & Music – How their faith has shaped their lives, careers, and

songwriting.

✅ Opening for Sam Hunt at the Ryman – The unexpected opportunity that

helped launch Cherokee Pioneer.

✅ Banjo Stories & Bluegrass Life – The instrument that brought John to

music and the hilarious banjo jokes that followed.

✅ Cedar Caskets & Craftsmanship – John’s unique woodworking business

and the deep meaning behind building handmade caskets.

✅ Rahab House – A Ministry for Trafficking Survivors – Mo’s powerful story

of how he and his wife were called to help women escape human trafficking.

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In this episode of Fully Armed, host Chris Hennessee is joined by Larry Frost

and Clay Lassiter, two incredible men with deep military backgrounds,

powerful testimonies, and a shared love for faith, the outdoors, and service.

Larry, a highly decorated Vietnam veteran, served as a machine gunner on

helicopters, while Clay, a retired Navy veteran with 30 years of service,

worked in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD). Their paths crossed through

their mutual love for hunting, training, and their unwavering faith in Christ.

The conversation covers everything from combat experiences, life after the

military, overcoming struggles, and finding purpose through faith. Plus, they

share some unbelievable stories—including why both of them had pet

monkeys during their service!

This episode is packed with powerful insights, laughter, and wisdom for

anyone navigating life’s challenges, military transitions, or personal growth

through faith.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ Larry’s Vietnam Experience – From college troubles to becoming a door

gunner on a Huey in Vietnam.

✅ Clay’s Journey from the Navy to EOD – A wild story of how flipping off a

cop led to his 30-year military career.

✅ Faith Through Struggles – Both men open up about losing everything,

finding redemption, and how God carried them through life’s toughest

moments.

✅ Training Special Forces – How Clay and Larry’s company, Rocky Mountain

Tactical Group (RMTG), is preparing elite military units for high-altitude and

extreme weather operations.

✅ The Monkey Stories – Yes, both Larry and Clay had pet monkeys during

their service—and the stories are as crazy as they sound!

Where to Find Larry & Clay:

🌐 Rocky Mountain Tactical Group: https://rmtgwyo.com/

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In this episode of Fully Armed, host Chris Hennessee sits down with country

music star Jamey Johnson for a conversation filled with old stories, deep

faith, and life lessons.

Jamey and Chris go back 25 years, and they share some hilarious and

heartfelt memories from their early days in Nashville. From playing at

Tootsies to touring together, they reflect on the highs and lows of the music

business, the struggles of the road, and the importance of faith in their lives.

They also discuss Jamey’s journey from the Marines to Music Row, the

lessons he learned about humility, persistence, and trusting God’s plan, and

the stories behind some of his most powerful songs. Whether you're a fan of

country music, a believer in second chances, or just love a good story, this

episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and inspiration.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ Jamey’s Nashville Beginnings – From playing at Tootsies to finding his

way in the industry.

✅ Life Before Music – His time in the Marines, working odd jobs, and learning

discipline.

✅ Big Breaks & Hard Lessons – The reality of the music business, signing

deals, and navigating the highs and lows.

✅ Faith & Redemption – How faith shaped his life, helped him overcome

struggles, and inspired his songwriting.

✅ The Story Behind the Songs – The meaning behind tracks like "In Color," "21

Guns," and "Sober."

✅ Willie Nelson Stories – Playing poker and golf with Willie, recording with

legends, and unforgettable nights on the road.

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