On this episode of Shoot Me Straight, Eddie Gallagher and Dave welcome back former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson for an unfiltered conversation about politics, corruption, campaign financing, faith, and what really happens when an outsider enters the political arena.

Jared shares his experience running for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, revealing how his transition from Navy SEAL sniper, law enforcement officer, and nonprofit leader into politics exposed him to a world driven by money, influence, and power. What began as an opportunity to serve his country in a different capacity quickly became an eye-opening experience involving political attacks, powerful donors, and millions of dollars spent influencing elections.

The conversation takes a deeper look at the role of money in American politics and why Jared believes wealthy donors and political action committees have far more influence than most Americans realize. He recalls facing an opponent who benefited from more than $30 million in outside spending, despite sharing many of the same conservative values. Jared explains why he believes political organizations often prioritize candidates they can control over those willing to think independently.

Jared also opens up about the personal attacks he experienced throughout his campaign. From accusations questioning his military service and law enforcement background to attempts to discredit his nonprofit, he describes how political opponents used social media, negative advertising, and misleading narratives to damage his reputation. Eddie reflects on his own experiences with public scrutiny as they discuss how easily public perception can be manipulated.

The conversation explores the influence of President Trump's endorsements, political consultants, and wealthy organizations involved in campaign financing. Jared explains how financial backing can determine which candidates receive support and why grassroots campaigns struggle to compete against massive political spending.

Jared reflects on the sacrifices required to run a statewide campaign, including working full-time while spending countless additional hours fundraising, traveling, and meeting voters. He shares how the campaign affected his wife and three daughters and why the personal cost of entering politics is something he would carefully consider before running again.

Faith becomes another central part of the conversation as Jared explains how his Christian beliefs guided his decisions throughout the campaign. He discusses remaining consistent in his values, refusing to compromise his beliefs for financial support, and trusting God's purpose even when the outcome was not what he expected.

The discussion also highlights Jared's work through Covenant Rescue Group, his nonprofit dedicated to combating human trafficking, and how his experiences in the military, law enforcement, and humanitarian work have shaped his understanding of leadership and service.

Together, Eddie, Dave, and Jared explore political corruption, campaign financing, media manipulation, government accountability, military service, Christianity, family, and the challenges of maintaining integrity in a system driven bymoney and influence.

This episode offers a firsthand look inside American politics from someone who entered the system with a background in service rather than political ambition, raising questions about who truly holds power and whether meaningful change is possible without compromising your values.

Jared Hudson:

Former Navy SEAL | Law Enforcement Officer | CEO of Covenant Rescue Group

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On this episode of Shoot Me Straight, Eddie Gallagher and Dave sit down with Logan Williams for a powerful conversation about addiction, prison, relapse, faith, redemption, and how a man who spent decades battling addiction eventually found himself leading a prison ministry and helping others overcome the same struggles that nearly destroyed his life.Logan shares his journey through more than 25 years of addiction, repeated stays in treatment centers, and four separate prison sentences totaling nine and a half years behind bars. What began with drugs and alcohol eventually spiraled into methamphetamine addiction, drug dealing, and a cycle of relapse that seemed impossible to escape. He reflects on the countless times he genuinely wanted to get sober, only to find himself right back where he started.The conversation takes a deeper look at the nature of addiction and why willpower alone is not always enough to overcome it. Logan recalls leaving prison determined to stay sober, only to relapse after ordering a margarita at a restaurant. Within months, he was back behind bars. Eddie and Dave discuss the physical, mental, and spiritual struggles of addiction and why some individuals find themselves unable to stop once they start.Eddie also opens up about his own experiences with prescription painkillers and the challenges of transitioning out of a high-intensity military environment. He explains how Special Operations personnel become accustomed to constant pressure and chaos, making it difficult to adjust when that lifestyle suddenly ends. Together, they explore why silence, isolation, and unresolved struggles can make addiction even more difficult to overcome.Logan recalls reaching one of the darkest points of his life in 2021, when he was living in hotels, selling drugs, and facing the possibility of returning to prison for a fifth time. He describes experiencing what he believes was God calling him to walk away from everything. After a powerful dream about being arrested again, Logan gave away his drugs and walked out of his hotel room on August 11, 2021, a decision that would change his life.The conversation then explores Logan's recovery and the role Christianity played in helping him rebuild his life. After years of expensive rehabilitation programs and failed attempts at sobriety, Logan found a new foundation through faith, accountability, and a recovery community that combined the 12 steps with Christianity.Eddie and Dave also question the effectiveness of luxury rehabilitation centers and whether some programs adequately prepare people for everyday life. They discuss personal responsibility, structure, and the importance of addressing the underlying causes of addiction. Logan shares how he began rebuilding his life at 45 years old, with no traditional career experience after spending much of his adulthood in addiction, treatment centers, and prison. What began with cleaning houses and working for a pool company eventually led him back into the prisons where he had once been incarcerated, this time as a minister.Today, Logan serves as an associate pastor, helping lead prison ministry, community outreach, and a Christ-centered recovery program. He explains why his own experiences behind bars allow him to connect with incarcerated men in ways others cannot and why meaningful change must begin long before someone walks out of prison.This episode is a powerful story of redemption, second chances, and how a man who spent decades trapped in addiction and incarceration returned to the prison system with an entirely different purpose.Logan Williams:Serenity Church – Lewisville, TexasFollow Shoot Me Straight:📸 Instagram: @shootmestraight🎙️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple PodcastsSponsors:Elevated Silence - Use Code SMASH15 https://elevatedsilence.comFirecracker Farm https://firecracker.farmPatriot Pouches https://patriotpouchusa.com

On this episode of Shoot Me Straight, Eddie Gallagher and Dave sit down with Bob Edwards, better known as “Prison Bob,” for a conversation about prison ministry, faith, addiction, redemption, forgiveness, and the powerful transformations that can happen when people reach rock bottom.

Bob shares how he was called into prison ministry more than 20 years ago, despite having no previous experience working with inmates. What began as a four-day Kairos prison ministry event eventually became a lifelong commitment to helping incarcerated men find faith, rebuild their lives, and discover a purpose beyond their past mistakes. He reflects on the experiences that changed his perspective on prisoners and why he believes some of the most meaningful spiritual transformations happen behind bars.

The conversation takes a deeper look inside the prison system, where gang violence, drugs, and the constant struggle for survival create an environment that makes personal change incredibly difficult. Bob recalls witnessing three powerful gang leaders turn to Christianity during a single ministry event, ultimately disrupting the prison's drug trade and putting their own lives at risk. He shares stories of the dangers these men faced after walking away from gang life and the extraordinary moments of faith he witnessed along the way.

Eddie also reflects on his own experience spending nine and a half months behind bars and how isolation brought him closer to God. He explains why he believes prison can strip away the distractions people use to avoid confronting themselves, leaving them with an opportunity to recognize their failures and seek something greater. Together, Eddie and Bob discuss why some of the most genuine and transparent people they have encountered are those who have lost everything.

Bob opens up about his family's involvement in prison ministry, including his father's transformation after years of struggling with forgiveness following his service in Vietnam. He shares how his father went from being a strict Marine Corps colonel to one of the most compassionate men he had ever known, and how serving together in prison ministry helped them build a relationship neither could have imagined during Bob's childhood.

The conversation also explores the complicated relationships between fathers and sons, the pressure to succeed, and the lasting impact of growing up under high expectations. Eddie and Bob reflect on their own childhood experiences, the resentment they carried into adulthood, and the importance of learning to forgive their fathers while recognizing the sacrifices they made. They discuss how these experiences influenced their own approaches to parenting and why unconditional love, encouragement, and allowing children to make mistakes are essential parts of raising a family.

Bob also shares his experience watching his own son struggle with addiction and eventually find recovery. He explains the helplessness parents can feel when their children are battling addiction and why support from mentors, friends, and a strong faith community can sometimes reach someone in ways their own family cannot. Eddie and Dave reflect on the importance of surrounding people in recovery with individuals who can provide accountability, encouragement, and a sense of belonging.

Together, Eddie, Dave, and Bob explore prison reform, gang violence, addiction recovery, Christianity, military service, fatherhood, forgiveness, spiritual transformation, and the importance of finding hope in seemingly hopeless circumstances.

Bob Edwards:

http://JubileeRoad.org

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