Character Development Episodes

Aug. 21, 2025

#89 - Todd Simmons - Courageous Leadership & Authentic Living

Todd Simmons is the Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Courageous Leadership Alliance. As a seasoned educator, executive coach, organizational culture influencer, international keynote speaker and business leader, Todd strives to build a coalition of change agents sharing a common aim for building…
April 5, 2025

#78 - Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas - Healing Through Hitting

Send us a text Vincent “Rocco” Vargas, a former decorated Army Ranger who also conducted Spec Ops at the border (and continues to serve as a Sergeant First Class Reserve Officer today). In addition, Rocco Vargas is a veteran of three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan with the 75th Ranger R…
March 6, 2025

Ep. 76: Michael 'Rod' Rodriguez: Healing Through Action

Send us a text Background: Michael “Rod” Rodríguez joined the U.S. Army in 1992, becoming a Green Beret in 1997 and serving as a Sniper Instructor at Fort Bragg until his medical retirement in 2013 due to combat injuries. With ten deployments, Rod’s military career was marked by significant contrib…
Oct. 28, 2024

Ep. 66: James Brackin IV - The Audacity to Ask

Send us a text James Brackin IV, the host of the "You Can Too" podcast, joins Passing The Torch to discuss the concept of "invisible progress," the importance of persistence, and reframing rejection. James shares his journey in podcasting, past personal losses, and the value of resilience. They als…
Guest: James Brackin
Oct. 22, 2024

Ep. 65: Travis Wilson - Four Corners of an Envelope

Martin Foster sits down with Travis Wilson, a decorated 21-year military veteran and former US Army Green Beret, to discuss his journey and insights on physical fitness, mental health, and purpose after military service.
Guest: Travis Wilson
July 11, 2024

Ep. 57: Justin Schenck: Embracing Wonder and Overcoming Adversity

Send us a text Ever wondered how a simple family trip to Disney can teach you about joy, gratitude, and resilience? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Justin Schenck, the brilliant mind behind the Growth Now Movement podcast. Justin opens up about his unique experiences as a stepfather, the…