Marine Staff Sergeant Octavio was leading a convoy in Iraq when a daisy-chain IED of 80mm mortars blew his vehicle apart, killing Captain Maloney and Lance Corporal Help and leaving Octavio with third-degree burns over 70% of his body, a shattered arm, and a long road through ICU, skin grafts, and daily wound care.

Today, Pastor Octavio leads Front Sight Military Outreach in Ontario, CA. A church and ministry for veterans and their families, a “city of refuge” for those still fighting battles in their minds and hearts.

If you’re a veteran, active duty, or a family member who’s struggling, you’re not alone.
Reach out to Front Sight Military Outreach:

• Instagram: @FrontSightMilitaryOutreach
• Facebook: Front Sight Military Outreach

Once caught up in gang life and prison, Jaime’s story is one of redemption and transformation. Now a respected tattoo artist in West Covina, he uses his craft and his testimony to reach others who are struggling with the same darkness he once knew.

In this powerful conversation, Jaime opens up about his childhood in East L.A., the pull of gang culture in the ’80s and ’90s, his time behind bars, and the moment God changed everything. From backsliding to starting a men’s Bible study that now draws dozens each week, his journey is a raw reminder that no one is too far gone for grace.

In this episode of Third Man in the Ring, Ref Popeye Ray sits down with legendary boxing trainer Abel Sanchez .

From his roots in La Puente to building the world-famous Summit Gym in Big Bear, Abel shares how solitude, discipline, and integrity shaped some of boxing’s greatest fighters.

Hear exclusive stories from inside the camps, what makes a true champion, and how Abel’s philosophy changed the sport.