In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, former SWAT officer Matthew J. Lyle shares his journey through law enforcement, life after retirement, and the struggle many men face when their identity has been tied to the uniform.

This conversation goes far beyond policing.

We dive into masculinity, faith, discipline, and what it means to rebuild your purpose when the role that once defined you is gone.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Life in law enforcement and SWAT

• Identity and purpose after retirement

• The war on masculinity in modern culture

• Faith, discipline, and rebuilding as a man

• The struggle of being a warrior without a mission

If you’ve ever wrestled with identity, purpose, or finding your place after life changes—this episode is for you.

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In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Sean Hagerty—retired Sergeant Major, former member of the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, and author of Jones Point and Cabal—shares the reality behind elite military service and the transition that follows.

After 25+ years in Special Operations, including 16 years at a highly selective unit at Fort Belvoir, Sean retired with multiple honors including three Bronze Stars. But this conversation goes far beyond deployments and accolades.

We discuss leadership, life after the military, identity, faith, purpose, and the mental weight of service.

This isn’t about war stories for entertainment.

This is about the man behind the uniform.

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In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Gabe Smith shares the truth behind addiction, hitting rock bottom, and what it actually takes to rebuild your life when everything falls apart.

After years in the military and law enforcement, Gabe found himself battling alcohol addiction, losing control, and facing a breaking point that nearly cost him everything. What followed wasn’t easy—it was a decision to live differently, one day at a time.

This conversation goes deep into mental health, identity after service, discipline, and the reality of recovery. No shortcuts. No hype. Just the work it takes to rebuild.

If you’ve ever struggled, felt lost, or questioned your purpose—this episode is for you.

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About Gabe Smith

Gabe Smith is a former Army veteran and law enforcement officer who now helps others rebuild their lives through Precision Resilience Training Group and the Resilient Heroes Foundation. After years of addiction and a near-fatal turning point, he now leads others toward discipline, purpose, and resilience.

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Real conversations on discipline, mental resilience, faith, and purpose—featuring veterans, first responders, and men who have faced adversity and chosen to rebuild.

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