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May 26, 2024

Sergeant Major Roy Lewis: A Legacy of Service, Strength, and Education

Join the conversation with Sergeant Major Roy Lewis, a US Army veteran with a riveting 36-year legacy, as he traverses the poignant realities of military life, its effect on home, and the wisdom gained along his impressive journey. With an infectious blend of humor and profundity, Roy guides us through his transformation from a music and theater aficionado to a life of service, sharing potent lessons from his transitions to the corporate world and ministry. His reflections on intentional leaders...
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April 15, 2024

Warriors Find Faith in the Chaos of Combat

As the sun sets on battlefields, the hearts and minds of those who've served often linger in a space where faith and duty collide. Air Force veteran Leola McNeill, alongside other brave service members, opens up about the spiritual odyssey they've embarked on through their time in combat. From the internal tug-of-war between military values and religious beliefs to the profound moments where the divine seemed to intervene, our guests share stories that reveal the depths of the human spirit when ...
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April 1, 2024

Prostate Cancer Update #4: Radiation Therapy, Appetite, and Incontinence

Facing the uncharted waters of prostate cancer treatment, I take you through the ebbs and flows of my journey with radiation therapy on the Urban Christian Veterans Podcast. Imagine the rigorous precision of preparing for each session, where even the state of your bladder and bowels plays a critical role. I walk you through the nerve-racking simulation, the hum of the dual-purpose PET scan and radiation machine, and the myriad sensations accompanying a process so crucial yet taxing. The relentl...
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March 18, 2024

Faith and Fortitude: A Conversation with Retired First Sergeant Reginald Adams

Sitting across from retired First Sergeant Reginald Adams, I couldn't help but feel the weight of his 27 years of service, a testament to the discipline and resilience he carried throughout his military career. Our conversation, rich with personal stories and laughter, takes you on a journey through Reginald's life—highlighting how his steadfast faith was both his armor and compass. From an unexpected enlistment to the trials of leadership and the challenge of maintaining a sober lifestyle amid ...
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March 12, 2024

Prostate Cancer Update #3: PET Scan, MRI, and Hormone Therapy

In this profoundly personal and enlightening episode of our podcast, Dennis Rose, a courageous US Army Desert Storm veteran, opens up about his ongoing battle against prostate cancer. Following up on our last episode, where Dennis discussed his biopsy experience, today, he takes us through the preparatory steps leading up to his first radiation treatment. This includes undergoing a PET Scan, MRI, hormone therapy, and a DNA test—each step revealing more about his condition and the path forward. ...
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Feb. 26, 2024

Battlefields to Battling Cancer: D. Allen EP-1

In this introductory episode, US Army - Desert Storm Veteran D. Allen Rose opens up about events that led up to him receiving his #ProstateCancer diagnosis. Tune in to this unforgettable episode of "Battlefields to Battling Cancer: D. Allen's Story" and be moved by the power of resilience and the human spirit's capacity to face life's most significant challenges head-on. #VeteranStories #ProstateCancerAwareness #MilitaryService #DesertStorm#CancerSux #HealthAndWellness #VeteranHealth #Military...