No parent should ever have to bury their child. Yet Derrick chose to honor Christian’s life instead of allowing grief to define his own.

In this episode, Steve Morris and Derrick discuss:

• Losing a child and surviving unimaginable grief

• Faith in Jesus Christ during life’s darkest moments

• Army service and a career in law enforcement

• Mental health, healing, and resilience

• Fatherhood and honoring Christian’s legacy

• Completing five full-distance Ironman triathlons in five consecutive days

• Living a life of faith, purpose, and service

If you’re searching for conversations about faith, grief, fatherhood, military service, law enforcement, men’s mental health, resilience, purpose, and overcoming adversity, this episode is for you.

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For Kevin P. Donaldson, the answer wasn’t found in the physical dangers of the job. It was found in the invisible wounds that followed.

After surviving post-traumatic stress following an on-duty shooting in 2014, Kevin faced battles that few people ever see. His journey through trauma, PTSD, childhood adversity, addiction, sobriety, mental health struggles, and ultimately healing has made him one of the leading voices for first responders, veterans, and anyone searching for hope after adversity.

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Kevin shares his story with complete honesty. We discuss:

• The hidden cost of law enforcement

• PTSD and officer-involved shootings

• Childhood trauma and its lifelong impact

• Mental health and suicide prevention

• Addiction, sobriety, and recovery

• Faith, resilience, and finding purpose through suffering

• Why healing begins when we confront our pain instead of hiding from it

Kevin is the host of The Suffering Podcast, an Amazon bestselling author, nationally recognized speaker, and co-founder of the Dented Development Project, a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, and others recover from life’s deepest wounds.

Whether you’re a police officer, first responder, veteran, or someone walking through your own struggles, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and practical wisdom.

Connect with Kevin P. Donaldson

Website:

https://www.realkevindonaldson.com

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That’s not what this conversation is about.

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Jeff Tiegs, retired Delta Force operator, leadership expert, founder of Skull Games Solutions, and author of Where Have All the Heroes Gone?

Jeff shares powerful insights on Jesus Christ, spiritual warfare, biblical leadership, modern masculinity, fatherhood, mental resilience, and what it truly means to become the man God created you to be.

Together, they discuss leadership under pressure, faith after military service, the responsibility of men to lead their families with courage and integrity, the fight against human trafficking, and why our culture desperately needs heroes of character.

Whether you’re a veteran, first responder, husband, father, business owner, or simply searching for greater purpose, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

If you enjoy conversations about faith, men’s mental health, leadership, purpose, resilience, biblical masculinity, and personal growth, be sure to follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast on Spotify so you never miss a new episode.

Scripture of the Episode

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”

1 Corinthians 16:13–14 (ESV)

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In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, I sit down with Harley Whitley, a licensed clinical social worker, parole behavioral health clinician, and EMDR therapist who specializes in helping law enforcement officers and first responders process trauma, reduce stress, and reclaim their mental health.

We discuss:

• Why so many police officers avoid seeking help

• The stigma surrounding mental health in law enforcement

• How concerns about career impact keep officers suffering in silence

• What EMDR therapy is and how it helps process trauma

• Practical ways first responders can begin healing

Whether you’re in law enforcement, the military, a first responder, or simply carrying the weight of past trauma, this conversation offers hope, practical insight, and a reminder that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Scripture of the Episode

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.” — Isaiah 41:10

No matter what you’re carrying today, you’re not alone.

Need help? You’re not alone.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is available 24/7, free and confidential.

If you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services.

Sam Kosolofski spent 14 years in law enforcement, serving as a full-time SWAT operator and sniper. During a warrant service, he was shot in the line of duty, suffering life-changing injuries that led to a hip replacement and a long road to recovery.

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Sam shares the untold story behind the shooting, the physical and emotional challenges of recovery, the impact on his marriage and family, the mental health struggles that followed, and how faith helped him rebuild his life with renewed purpose.

This conversation goes far beyond law enforcement. It’s about resilience, identity, overcoming adversity, and discovering hope when life changes in an instant.

Whether you’re in law enforcement, the military, a first responder, or simply navigating your own challenges, Sam’s story offers powerful lessons on perseverance, faith, and purpose.

If you enjoy conversations about faith, resilience, leadership, mental health, and personal growth, be sure to follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast so you never miss an episode.

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Wes Whitlock, founder and CEO of Rogue American Apparel, joins the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about building more than a brand, but creating a culture rooted in discipline, service, brotherhood, and purpose.

From serving as a United States Marine and working as a private military contractor to founding Rogue American Apparel in 2011, Wes has dedicated his life to building communities centered around conviction, resilience, and living for something bigger than yourself.

As the founder of Rogue American Apparel, Invader Coffee, and Disciples of Iron, Wes continues to create a movement that reaches far beyond clothing, connecting veterans, law enforcement, first responders, and everyday Americans through shared values and purpose.

In this episode, Wes Whitlock shares his perspective on:

• Building Rogue American Apparel

• Life lessons from the Marine Corps

• Transitioning after service

• Entrepreneurship and creating a mission-driven brand

• Fatherhood and leaving a legacy

• Discipline, leadership, and personal growth

• Finding purpose through adversity

This conversation goes beyond business.

It’s about legacy.

It’s about purpose.

It’s about standing for something.

Follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for conversations about faith, resilience, leadership, fatherhood, mental health, service, and personal transformation.

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Wes Whitlock

Founder & CEO: Rogue American Apparel

Founder: Invader Coffee

Founder: Disciples of Iron

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United States Marine

Private Military Contractor

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In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Adam Jones joins the show to discuss the silent struggle many high-performing men face when achievements, titles, and accomplishments no longer provide the fulfillment they expected.

Adam is a former Army Captain, UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, and Founder & CEO of Kingdom Operatives. After years of pursuing success and leadership, Adam discovered that true identity is not found in what we accomplish, but in who God created us to become.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The silent struggle within high performers

• Achievement vs alignment

• Chasing success but still feeling something is missing

• Correcting drift before it pulls you away from your purpose

• The “weapons of mass deception” that keep men stuck

• Discovering your Kingdom assignment

• Learning to receive the love of the Father

• Faith, family, leadership, and living with purpose

This episode is for the men who have built the career, reached the goals, and checked the boxes but still feel God calling them toward something greater.

Your identity is bigger than your achievements.

Connect with Adam Jones:

Kingdom Operatives:

https://kingdomoperatives.com

Instagram:

@KingdomOperatives

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From the choices we make to the patterns we repeat, Dr. Edwards explores how our past experiences, relationships, and decisions can shape the direction of our lives — and what it takes to recognize those patterns and create lasting change.

In this episode we discuss:

• The story behind The Venus Flytrap: Sex, Lies & Repercussions

• Losing yourself in unhealthy relationships

• Why people repeat destructive patterns

• The impact of choices and consequences

• Taking ownership of your life

• Breaking cycles of self-sabotage

• Rebuilding confidence, discipline, and self-worth

• Emotional resilience and personal growth

• Finding purpose through transformation

Real growth begins when we have the courage to look honestly at ourselves.

Our choices matter.

Our habits matter.

Our relationships matter.

Changing your life requires ownership, discipline, and the willingness to rebuild the foundation of who you are.

Connect with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

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