I Came With Fire

In this conversation, Mark Divine, retired Navy SEAL Commander, Author, motivational speaker, and creator of SEALFIT discusses his background and the various ventures he has pursued after leaving the military. Mark emphasizes the importance of finding one's purpose and developing discipline through physical training and daily rituals. Mark's upcoming book, 'Uncommon: Simple Principles for an Extraordinary Life,' offers guidance on these topics and provides practical exercises for personal development. Mark touches on the importance of developing concentration, attention control, and positive internal dialogue. He emphasizes the connection between breath control, mental development, and spirituality, highlighting the role of meditation in uncovering one's purpose and connecting with the universal consciousness. ________________________________PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS:ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Skull & Crossbeans Coffee", a veteran owned, small batch roasted coffee company. With Skull & Crossbeans you can get fantastic ground or whole bean coffee at 10% off using promo code "FIRE10" at checkout. Our personal favorite is their Mexican Chocolate! One of the best ways to support us, is to support our sponsors! Head over to ⁠www.skullandcrossbeans.com today!ICWF Podcast is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit into one of those categories or just want to support a noble cause, head on over to their site either directly at www.redefineviolence.com or through our "Promos" highlight on Instagram and get yourself some awesome merch or MMA gear. Use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

We welcome Amber Smith to the show!Amber is a former US Army "Kiowa Warrior" attack helicopter pilot, former Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Outreach in Public Affairs, and Author of "Danger Close" which chronicles here time in the US Army during the Global War on Terrorism. Her new book, "Unfit To Fight: How Woke Policies Are Destroying Our Military", releases 30 April, 2024! Amber joins us this episode to discuss "Unfit To Fight"! Over the past several years, the US Military has failed to meet it's recruitment goals and this year the US Air Force missed its goal for the first time since Bill Clinton was President. What could be causing these shortcomings in recruiting? We also discuss the increasing obesity rates among US service members, out-of-touch leadership, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies destroying the inherent meritocracy of the military, and how the 2019/2020 mandates undercut heavy layers of trust. "Woke-ism" has run rampant through the ranks of the US military and is eating away at it like a mind virus. For a long time the American people have looked at their military with gratitude, trust, and respect, but now that respect and, more importantly, trust, is depleting rapidly. Standards, discipline, espirit-de-corps, camaraderie, valor, teamwork, and tradition are core tenets of military culture. But US military leaders seem to be doing serious work to erode these values and much more. Tune in and get Amber's insights mixed in with Zach and Brandon's personal perspectives over their last 15 years of military service. This is one you DO NOT want to miss!You can pre-order Amber's new book wherever books are sold! Be sure to check her out on social media and her website: www.officialambersmith.com____________________________________PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS:ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Skull & Crossbeans Coffee", a veteran owned, small batch roasted coffee company. With Skull & Crossbeans you can get fantastic ground or whole bean coffee at 10% off using promo code "FIRE10" at checkout. Our personal favorite is their Mexican Chocolate! One of the best ways to support us, is to support our sponsors! Head over to ⁠www.skullandcrossbeans.com today!ICWF Podcast is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit into one of those categories or just want to support a noble cause, head on over to their site either directly at www.redefineviolence.com or through our "Promos" highlight on Instagram and get yourself some awesome merch or MMA gear. Use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Derrick is an Oregon based Dairy Farmer, author of "An Industry Worth Fighting For", and one of the Farmer Owners of Tillamook! Quick Fact: Dairy Farming is a $45B a year industry and quite literally helps keep the American economy afloat. Our conversation covers topics such as state and federal government involvement in farming, the setting of milk prices, the history of the dairy industry, and the effects of 2019/2020 on dairy farming. We discuss and dispel many common challenges and misconceptions around the dairy farming industry and get into those pesky activists and their more egregious tactics to try and ruin the industry. (Derrick cogently points out that a vegan diet relies on the byproducts of dairy farming to make their food more affordable.) Derrick goes on to highlight the importance of cow comfort and animal welfare in producing high-quality dairy products. Derrick's farm employs specific tech to track cow health and milk production so that his cows get the very best treatment and attention. He emphasizes the need for education about farming, especially for children, to combat misinformation and promote understanding. Derrick shares his experiences hosting tours and educating future veterinarians about biosecurity measures. He also highlights the importance of making farming a viable and sustainable business for future generations.Also did you know there are CHEESE CAVES in Missouri? For real, there are. You can find Derrick on YouTube as well as www.tdfhonestfarming.comMake sure to go follow him on his social media as TDF Honest Farming for updates and some awesome (and often funny) content from around his farm. Thank you, Derrick for coming on with us! ___________________________________PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS:ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Skull & Crossbeans Coffee", a veteran owned, small batch roasted coffee company. With Skull & Crossbeans you can get fantastic ground or whole bean coffee at 10% off using promo code "FIRE10" at checkout. Our personal favorite is their Mexican Chocolate! One of the best ways to support us, is to support our sponsors! Head over to ⁠www.skullandcrossbeans.com today!ICWF Podcast is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit into one of those categories or just want to support a noble cause, head on over to their site either directly at www.redefineviolence.com or through our "Promos" highlight on Instagram and get yourself some awesome merch or MMA gear. Use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

We are joined by Amanda & Dayvid of "Won Nothing Podcast"! Also make sure you check out Dayvid on his page "Down The Rabbit Hole"! This one goes deep on the paranormal! How could we not with the True Crime and Supernatural gurus that Dayvid & Amanda are!?This episode's got haunted houses, shadow figures, past lives, near death experiences, The Hatman, astral projection, Indrid Cold, Mothman, sleep paralysis, and even Dayvid's personal story about how he may have died...but maybe he didn't. Trust us, you don't want to miss Dayvid's story...___________________________________PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS:ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Skull & Crossbeans Coffee", a veteran owned, small batch roasted coffee company. With Skull & Crossbeans you can get fantastic ground or whole bean coffee at 10% off using promo code "FIRE10" at checkout. Our personal favorite is their Mexican Chocolate! One of the best ways to support us, is to support our sponsors! Head over to ⁠www.skullandcrossbeans.com today!ICWF Podcast is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit into one of those categories or just want to support a noble cause, head on over to their site either directly at www.redefineviolence.com or through our "Promos" highlight on Instagram and get yourself some awesome merch or MMA gear. Use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

***Trigger Warning***Seth Gehle is a US Army Veteran, Ultra Runner, and Author, whose book comes out later this year. Seth's book is a harrowing chronicle of the child and sexual abuse he endured as a child. If this topic may be sensitive to you, we invite you to catch us on the next episode!Seth recounts the abuse he had to endure growing up and most importantly when he decided to do something about it. We also discuss the lessons we take away from doing "hard things" and why they're essential to healing. You can find Seth at his website, ⁠www.sethgehle.com⁠, or on social media as "Go Beyond the Shadows". ________________________________PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS:ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Skull & Crossbeans Coffee", a veteran owned, small batch roasted coffee company. With Skull & Crossbeans you can get fantastic ground or whole bean coffee at 10% off using promo code "FIRE10" at checkout. Our personal favorite is their Mexican Chocolate! One of the best ways to support us, is to support our sponsors! Head over to ⁠www.skullandcrossbeans.com today!ICWF Podcast is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit into one of those categories or just want to support a noble cause, head on over to their site either directly at www.redefineviolence.com or through our "Promos" highlight on Instagram and get yourself some awesome merch or MMA gear. Use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Adam DeRito joins the show! Adam has one of the most fascinating, complex, and flat out WILD backstories we've ever heard. Adam is currently a US Army Reservist and Intelligence Analyst. He is also the host of the investigative journalism podcast "Dark Sabre Podcast".In this episode we discuss Adam's time at the US Air Force Academy (USAFA), being sexually assaulted by another student, and becoming an undercover informant for the Air Force "Office of Special Investigations". Shockingly, due to his role as an undercover informant, USAFA refused to let Adam graduate and commission as an Officer in the Air Force. This grotesque decision on behalf of USAFA sent Adam's life into free-fall. Now, very much back on his feet, Adam joins us to discuss his past, goals with "The DeRito Act", and to give extremely thoughtful insights into global geopolitical issuesAdditionally, we delve into corruption within the US military and the need for legislative change. We provide insights into the history and complexities of Russia-Ukraine relations and the Syrian civil war. The conversation explores the cultural differences between Russia and the US, as well as Russia's influence in the Middle East. It contrasts Russia's approach with China's long-term plan for global dominance and the impact on traditional values and cultural preservation. The conversation covers a range of political topics, including the State of the Union, concerns about election rigging, and the role of the media in shaping public opinion. The discussion also touches on the importance of rational conversations and the need for leaders who support American values and prioritize the economy, military, and border security. The conversation concludes with a focus on preserving the American way of life and the importance of personal responsibility in speaking out against corruption and injustice. _____________________________________________PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS:ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Skull & Crossbeans Coffee", a veteran owned, small batch roasted coffee company. With Skull & Crossbeans you can get fantastic ground or whole bean coffee at 10% off using promo code "FIRE10" at checkout. Our personal favorite is their Mexican Chocolate! One of the best ways to support us, is to support our sponsors! Head over to ⁠www.skullandcrossbeans.com today!ICWF Podcast is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit into one of those categories or just want to support a noble cause, head on over to their site either directly at www.redefineviolence.com or through our "Promos" highlight on Instagram and get yourself some awesome merch or MMA gear. Use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

We welcome US Air Force Security Forces member Ian Roland to the show! For those unaware, Security Forces members act as Military Police for the Air Force. But, Security Forces members, or "Defenders" as they are often called, have a much more diverse mission set than people realize. They guard all Air Force installations home and abroad, provide security for our nation's nuclear force, operate in Law Enforcement capacities, support "Fly Away" security missions, and also support Air Force Special Operators as DAGREs. But, thats not why Ian jumped at the opportunity to come on the podcast! For this episode, Mental Health is the focus! Ian, Brandon, and Zach dive in on the stigmas behind seeking mental health help, especially in the military. Ian discusses a lot of his own traumas in life, how they've come forward more now as a husband and father, how the military has both hindered and helped Ian in confronting some hard things, and finally making the decision to seek help! Additionally, both Brandon and Zach share a lot of their own struggles with difficult responses and treatment they've gone through. Mental Health is a huge topic with a wide variety of conversational topics, but a couple we want to highlight most are ending stigmas and building true resiliency. Whether its post-traumatic stress from responses on duty, childhood trauma, struggles at home, struggles in our relationships, etc...these all play a heavy factor in our mental state. One of the biggest factors this episode tries to drive home is that men need to be better at supporting one another along the journey toward getting help for the mental health issues we tend to bury inside. If you need help, do not be afraid to reach out. The resources are there. Your friends and family are there. All of us would rather listen to you and give you a massive hug than listen to your eulogy and lay flowers on your grave. There is nothing wrong with seeking help and no one is a burden! You can dial "988" or "1-800-273-8255" from your phone and reach the National Suicide Hotline at any time, day or night. ________________________________________ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Skull & Crossbeans Coffee", a veteran owned, small batch roasted coffee company. With Skull & Crossbeans you can get fantastic ground or whole bean coffee at 10% off using promo code "FIRE10" at checkout. Our personal favorite is their Mexican Chocolate! One of the best ways to support us, is to support our sponsors! Head over to ⁠www.skullandcrossbeans.com today!ICWF Podcast is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit into one of those categories or just want to support a noble cause, head on over to their site either directly at www.redefineviolence.com or through our "Promos" highlight on Instagram and get yourself some awesome merch or MMA gear. Use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Luke is recently returned from his expedition to the Peten jungle of Central America, where he amazingly discovered a long forgotten Mayan city. Luke describes the Peten as "a jungle landscape of ruins, like a pin cushion with no more room for pins to push in". Maya civilization was grander, larger and more populated than any modern city of the modern age. In this episode Luke discusses the mysterious, innovative, beautiful, and violent Maya civilization. Much of Mayan history has sadly been lost to time due to the destructiveness of Spanish conquerors, disease, jungle overgrowth, and the failures of modern native communities to discover and educate the world. When Francisco de Orellana first entered the "New World", he returned home with tales of endless cities filled with millions of people, pyramids, and a thriving culture among the jungles of Central and South America. But, when other explorers returned, they found no such evidence and branded Orellana a liar and his statements hyperbolic at best. But now, thanks to explorers like Luke and modern technology, we are realizing the Maya were so much more. How did the Maya collapse? Why were the Maya fascinated with time and astronomy? What role do psychedelics play in a relationship between ancient Greece and the Maya? What significance did the Library of Alexandria play in the ancient world? Why did the Maya and ancient Egypt create enigmatic megalithic sarcophagi? Did the Maya make contact with ancient Mediterranean cultures like the Egyptians? And why are their so many religious, cultural, and architectural similarities between these cultures? All this and more on this awesome episode!Don't forget to check out Luke's original series, "Jungle of Stone" on YouTube and find him on his social media platforms!________________________ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Skull & Crossbeans Coffee", a veteran owned, small batch roasted coffee company. With Skull & Crossbeans you can get fantastic ground or whole bean coffee at 10% off using promo code "FIRE10" at checkout. Our personal favorite is their Mexican Chocolate! One of the best ways to support us, is to support our sponsors! Head over to ⁠www.skullandcrossbeans.com today!ICWF Podcast is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit into one of those categories or just want to support a noble cause, head on over to their site either directly at www.redefineviolence.com or through our "Promos" highlight on Instagram and get yourself some awesome merch or MMA gear. Use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

We are joined again by Joaquin Camarena of "Sino Talk"! Zach is also back as we say "see ya later" to Chris of "Common Freakin' Cents". If you haven't already, head on over to Episode 18 and listen to our first episode with Sino Talk. In this episode we jump in on all things related to China, the Indo-Pacific, Russia, and the US alongside its allies. Why is the US sending a new aid package to Taiwan and what's it really for? How can the US counter hypersonic missile attacks on its Carrier Strike Groups? Are American cyber attack capabilities far behind those of the Chinese or Russians? Are the Russians hoping to EMP the US from space? Ever heard of the British "Dragon Fire" laser weapon?Whether its countering Chinese influence through the pacific, propaganda, issues within the Chinese military apparatus, the Belt & Road Initiative, US military degradation, Russian space nukes, or the next World War--if you have an interest in what is really happening in the East, this is the episode for you!Don't forget to head over to Sino Talk's Instagram page, his Substack, and check him out in his new role as a journalist for Atlas News! __________________________________ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Skull & Crossbeans Coffee", a veteran owned, small batch roasted coffee company. With Skull & Crossbeans you can get fantastic ground or whole bean coffee at 10% off using promo code "FIRE10" at checkout. Our personal favorite is their Mexican Chocolate! One of the best ways to support us, is to support our sponsors! Head over to ⁠www.skullandcrossbeans.com today!ICWF Podcast is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit into one of those categories or just want to support a noble cause, head on over to their site either directly at www.redefineviolence.com or through our "Promos" highlight on Instagram and get yourself some awesome merch or MMA gear. Use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Leslie and Stephen Shaw, authors of 'Who They Are and What They're Up To,' discuss their experiences with UFO sightings and the abduction phenomenon. The Shaws also explore their theories on flood myths, genetic bottlenecking, and an advanced civilization that may have existed prior to a catastrophic event. They discuss the connections between ancient texts, such as the Sumerian tablets, and biblical accounts, including the Tower of Babel. This part of the conversation explores the theory that a strain of humanity split from the rest of the population and went underground 13,000 years ago. The Shaw's further discuss the many races of alien beings, their purpose on Earth, and also several government cover ups that have occurred keeping UFO information under wraps. Stephen Shaw has been a lifelong experiencer of the UFO phenomenon and recounts many of his personal stories, to include incidents that occurred within his lineage. The Shaws, and many other researchers believe, that abduction and UFO contact very often stays within family lines. Stephen is an example of this. Don't miss the episode and check out Leslie & Stephen's book "Who They Are and What They're Up To", available wherever books are sold. __________________________________________ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Skull & Crossbeans Coffee", a veteran owned, small batch roasted coffee company. With Skull & Crossbeans you can get fantastic ground or whole bean coffee at 10% off using promo code "FIRE10" at checkout. Our personal favorite is their Mexican Chocolate! One of the best ways to support us, is to support our sponsors! Head over to ⁠www.skullandcrossbeans.com today!ICWF Podcast is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit into one of those categories or just want to support a noble cause, head on over to their site either directly at www.redefineviolence.com or through our "Promos" highlight on Instagram and get yourself some awesome merch or MMA gear. Use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!