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The SWAT Radio crew returns for a powerful post-Easter episode as Doug, Brad, and David explore the deep sense of belonging found in Christ, starting with a moving story about a young girl named Abby whose violin performance illustrated the beauty of being truly part of a church family. Moving from personal reflections to global headlines, the team discusses the Artemis moon mission and the rescue of a downed pilot before diving into the necessity of biblical discernment when facing media myths about the life of Jesus. The heart of the discussion centers on a study of Philippians 1:12-18, where the guys examine how the Apostle Paul transformed his imprisonment into an advancement for the gospel—a steadfast eternal perspective also modeled by the late Lee, who spent her final days in hospice intentional about sharing her faith with her nurses. This episode ultimately challenges listeners to see every obstacle as a divine opportunity, reminding us that joy is the flag flown from the heart where Jesus reigns, re

In this powerful episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary, David Gray, and Joel Miller delve into the essence of authentic manhood, stripping away cultural misconceptions of success and control. Drawing inspiration from the Apostle Paul’s letters to the Philippians, the group explores how a life centered on Christ offers unmatched stability and joy, even in the midst of hardship. From personal stories of serving in humble roles to lessons learned on a life-changing journey through Israel, the conversation challenges men to trade isolation for partnership and ego for integrity. It’s a compelling call to step out of the shadows and embrace a purpose that transcends the temporary, grounded in faith, unity, and a love that reflects the heart of the Gospel.

In this episode of the SWAT Radio podcast, Doug McCary, David Gray, and Joel Miller discuss the profound significance of the Easter season, focusing on the two most pivotal events in human history: the cross and the resurrection of Jesus. The conversation delves into the practical implications of these events, exploring how the cross addresses the problem of human sin and reconciliation with God, while the resurrection confirms Jesus' identity and authority as Lord. The hosts also reflect on the cultural trend of a "religious resurgence" among young people, noting the importance of keeping Jesus at the center of spiritual community and growth. Drawing from the Gospel of Matthew, they provide a powerful narrative of the crucifixion and resurrection, highlighting the transformative power of these events for every believer.

In this episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and Dave Gray pivot from the local excitement of the TPC golf tournament to the profound spiritual landscape of the Book of Philippians. The trio explores the concept of "divine partnership" through Philippians 1:3-11, defining true joy not as a fleeting emotion, but as a byproduct of being unified in the Gospel mission. They break down the three essential pillars of this partnership: it must be focused on mission, fueled by love, and fortified by the truth of God’s Word. With a fascinating look at the linguistic roots of "sincerity"—interpreted as being "tested by sunlight"—the hosts challenge listeners to examine if their private lives can withstand the heat of divine scrutiny. It’s a candid, witty, and deeply grounded conversation about moving past "mini-missions" and personal pride to embrace the sanctifying work of Christ, who is faithful to complete the good work He began in us.

In this compelling episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, Brad Sykes, and David Gray delve into the foundational principles of spiritual resilience and personal mission. Drawing from their experiences and timeless wisdom, the trio explores how individuals can identify their core values and maintain a steady course amidst the distractions and challenges of contemporary life. Through a mix of practical advice, personal anecdotes, and deep reflection, the episode offers listeners a roadmap for developing the inner strength and clarity needed to navigate life's complexities with intentionality and faith.

In this powerful episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary is joined by Jonathan Stephenson of the Warrior Forge Foundation and Jay Haug, founder of Living Without Lust, for a raw and transformative conversation about men’s battle with pornography. Moving beyond the surface-level labels of "vice" or "habit," the group explores the deeper, spiritual roots of lust and the crippling cycles of shame and isolation that keep men in bondage. Jay shares his own 30-year journey through addiction and the pivotal moment of surrender that led to his recovery, while the team discusses practical tools for restoration—including the FANOS acronym for relational transparency and the vital necessity of "locking shields" in a faith-based community. Whether you are currently in the thick of the struggle or seeking to support a brother in need, this episode offers a roadmap toward authenticity, healing, and the life-changing grace of Jesus.

What happens when a man trained to protect the world’s most high-profile figures realizes he can’t protect his own heart? In this raw and unfiltered episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary and David Gray sit down with Jonathan Stephenson of Warrior Forge Foundation. Jonathan shares his powerful testimony of transitioning from a childhood marked by abuse and a "double life" to finding radical freedom from pornography and sexual immorality. We dive into the staggering statistics of a 97-billion-dollar industry that targets 90% of young men every week and discuss why this "victimless crime" is actually a silent killer of marriages, integrity, and spiritual authority. From the irony of protecting others while living in a secret prison to the life-altering moment of grace on a Dallas park bench, this episode is a roadmap for any man tired of hiding in the shadows. It’s time to stop bowing to the screen and start standing as a warrior.

The Last Radio Program for the foreseeable future Doug, David, Craig and Roger close out the program Memories galore Caller Katherine who helped start this out While the Radio program is ending Doug will be starting a video podcast starting January 9th Look for updates to the website coming soon. Caller Pastor Jeff Wells Caller Tim from WMER That's a wrap. Catch the guys at SWATRadio.com It's been a pleasure to serve our Lord, Doug, Brad and SWATRadio for all these years. Jim ------------------ Mark __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ SWAT - Spiritual Warriors Advancing Truth Call us Toll-Free at: +1-844-777-7928 Email Us a Question: ask@swatradio.com FIND A SWAT MEETING Brown Family YMCA 170 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Wed. 6:30-7:30 am IHOP 3250 Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32224 Wed. Night 7-8 pm Salem Centre 7235 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, FL Wed. 12:00-1:00

Angie Giles is now with the Lord. Please pray for her family Bondi Beach What were the police doing the first half hour? Christmas break starts tomorrow. The final broadcast on The Truth will be January 2nd SWAT Radio will be switching to a different platform in January Instruction on how the Bible was put together Caller Tom about Mark 16 ------------------ Mark __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ SWAT - Spiritual Warriors Advancing Truth Call us Toll-Free at: +1-844-777-7928 Email Us a Question: ask@swatradio.com FIND A SWAT MEETING Brown Family YMCA 170 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Wed. 6:30-7:30 am IHOP 3250 Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32224 Wed. Night 7-8 pm Salem Centre 7235 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, FL Wed. 12:00-1:00 pm Jumping Jax House of Food 10131 San Jose Blvd #12 Jacksonville, FL Thursday 6:30-7:30 am The Village Inn 900 Ponce De Leon Blvd St. Au

Doug is back and joined by Brad Israel Trip A violent weekend Caller John Caller Jim ------------------ Mark __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ SWAT - Spiritual Warriors Advancing Truth Call us Toll-Free at: +1-844-777-7928 Email Us a Question: ask@swatradio.com FIND A SWAT MEETING Brown Family YMCA 170 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Wed. 6:30-7:30 am IHOP 3250 Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32224 Wed. Night 7-8 pm Salem Centre 7235 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, FL Wed. 12:00-1:00 pm Jumping Jax House of Food 10131 San Jose Blvd #12 Jacksonville, FL Thursday 6:30-7:30 am The Village Inn 900 Ponce De Leon Blvd St. Augustine, FL Friday 9:00-10:30 am Woodmen Valley Chapel - Woodmen Heights Campus 8292 Woodman Valley View Colorado Springs CO 80908 Thursdays 8-9:15 pm

Brad and David guessing what day it is. Doug is back and should be back on the radio next week. What it's like going to Israel H.B. Charles was also in Israel Talking golf as Brad was at TCP ------------------ Mark 16:1-8 __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ SWAT - Spiritual Warriors Advancing Truth Call us Toll-Free at: +1-844-777-7928 Email Us a Question: ask@swatradio.com FIND A SWAT MEETING Brown Family YMCA 170 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Wed. 6:30-7:30 am IHOP 3250 Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32224 Wed. Night 7-8 pm Salem Centre 7235 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, FL Wed. 12:00-1:00 pm Jumping Jax House of Food 10131 San Jose Blvd #12 Jacksonville, FL Thursday 6:30-7:30 am The Village Inn 900 Ponce De Leon Blvd St. Augustine, FL Friday 9:00-10:30 am Woodmen Valley Chapel - Woodmen Heights Campus 8292 Woodman Valley View Colorado Springs CO 80908 Thursdays 8-

Brad and David Doug returns this week from Israel Getting close to finishing Mark Brad had a dream Being fruitful Christian vs Muslim populations ------------------ Mark 16:1-8 __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ SWAT - Spiritual Warriors Advancing Truth Call us Toll-Free at: +1-844-777-7928 Email Us a Question: ask@swatradio.com FIND A SWAT MEETING Brown Family YMCA 170 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Wed. 6:30-7:30 am IHOP 3250 Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32224 Wed. Night 7-8 pm Salem Centre 7235 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, FL Wed. 12:00-1:00 pm Jumping Jax House of Food 10131 San Jose Blvd #12 Jacksonville, FL Thursday 6:30-7:30 am The Village Inn 900 Ponce De Leon Blvd St. Augustine, FL Friday 9:00-10:30 am Woodmen Valley Chapel - Woodmen Heights Campus 8292 Woodman Valley View Colorado Springs CO 80908 Thursdays 8-9:15 pm

Brad and Craig talk about grass and weeds. Thanksgiving dinners Left-overs A time to pause and give thanks Doug is still in Israel ------------------ Mark 15-42-57 __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ SWAT - Spiritual Warriors Advancing Truth Call us Toll-Free at: +1-844-777-7928 Email Us a Question: ask@swatradio.com FIND A SWAT MEETING Brown Family YMCA 170 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Wed. 6:30-7:30 am IHOP 3250 Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32224 Wed. Night 7-8 pm Salem Centre 7235 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, FL Wed. 12:00-1:00 pm Jumping Jax House of Food 10131 San Jose Blvd #12 Jacksonville, FL Thursday 6:30-7:30 am The Village Inn 900 Ponce De Leon Blvd St. Augustine, FL Friday 9:00-10:30 am Woodmen Valley Chapel - Woodmen Heights Campus 8292 Woodman Valley View Colorado Springs CO 80908 Thursdays 8-9:15 pm

David Grey and Brad Sykes for Doug who is in Israel Sorry for the late posting of the podcasts. I've not had reliable internet for a couple weeks. The guys talk about seeing and singing the Bee Gees and 8675309 Brad and the 'Come Back Elvis' Journaling Brad's mother-in-law gets Baptized. ------------------ Various passages __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ SWAT - Spiritual Warriors Advancing Truth Call us Toll-Free at: +1-844-777-7928 Email Us a Question: ask@swatradio.com FIND A SWAT MEETING Brown Family YMCA 170 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Wed. 6:30-7:30 am IHOP 3250 Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32224 Wed. Night 7-8 pm Salem Centre 7235 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, FL Wed. 12:00-1:00 pm Jumping Jax House of Food 10131 San Jose Blvd #12 Jacksonville, FL Thursday 6:30-7:30 am The Village Inn 900 Ponce De Leon Blvd St. Augustine, FL Friday 9:00-10:30 am Woodme

David joins Doug today Talking about the upcoming trip to Israel Ingratitude Repeats the rest of the week ------------------ Various passages __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ SWAT - Spiritual Warriors Advancing Truth Call us Toll-Free at: +1-844-777-7928 Email Us a Question: ask@swatradio.com FIND A SWAT MEETING Brown Family YMCA 170 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Wed. 6:30-7:30 am IHOP 3250 Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32224 Wed. Night 7-8 pm Salem Centre 7235 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, FL Wed. 12:00-1:00 pm Jumping Jax House of Food 10131 San Jose Blvd #12 Jacksonville, FL Thursday 6:30-7:30 am The Village Inn 900 Ponce De Leon Blvd St. Augustine, FL Friday 9:00-10:30 am Woodmen Valley Chapel - Woodmen Heights Campus 8292 Woodman Valley View Colorado Springs CO 80908 Thursdays 8-9:15 pm

Doug and Brad on a short Thanksgiving Week Israel in 5 days What are we really thankful for today Caller Jim from Idaho Caller Mike from Virginia ------------------ Various passages __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ SWAT - Spiritual Warriors Advancing Truth Call us Toll-Free at: +1-844-777-7928 Email Us a Question: ask@swatradio.com FIND A SWAT MEETING Brown Family YMCA 170 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Wed. 6:30-7:30 am IHOP 3250 Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32224 Wed. Night 7-8 pm Salem Centre 7235 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, FL Wed. 12:00-1:00 pm Jumping Jax House of Food 10131 San Jose Blvd #12 Jacksonville, FL Thursday 6:30-7:30 am The Village Inn 900 Ponce De Leon Blvd St. Augustine, FL Friday 9:00-10:30 am Woodmen Valley Chapel - Woodmen Heights Campus 8292 Woodman Valley View Colorado Springs CO 80908 Thursdays 8-9:15 pm

Brad and David close out the week Golf talk with Brad and David ------------------ Mark 15:22-41 (ESV) And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). 23 And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. 24 And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. 25 And it was the third hour when they crucified him. 26 And the inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” 27 And with him they crucified two robbers, one on his right and one on his left. 29 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, 30 save yourself, and come down from the cross!” 31 So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. 32 Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” Those who were cru

Doug and Brad A great day at SWAT meetings Epstein files Confessing your sins to AI AI in the Christian's life Dallas Jenkins quote ------------------ Mark 15:22-41 (ESV) And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). 23 And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. 24 And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. 25 And it was the third hour when they crucified him. 26 And the inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” 27 And with him they crucified two robbers, one on his right and one on his left. 29 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, 30 save yourself, and come down from the cross!” 31 So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. 32 Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down

Doug and Brad on a Tuesday Blue Bomber is gone Discipling kids with special needs Baptism for 2 of Doug's daughters The culture is a changing Boys vs. Girls ------------------ Mark 15:22-41 (ESV) And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). 23 And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. 24 And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. 25 And it was the third hour when they crucified him. 26 And the inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” 27 And with him they crucified two robbers, one on his right and one on his left. 29 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, 30 save yourself, and come down from the cross!” 31 So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. 32 Let the Christ, the

Doug and Craig today Almost finished with Mark Epstein Files Character does count ------------------ Mark 15:22-41 (ESV) And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). 23 And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. 24 And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. 25 And it was the third hour when they crucified him. 26 And the inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” 27 And with him they crucified two robbers, one on his right and one on his left. 29 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, 30 save yourself, and come down from the cross!” 31 So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. 32 Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” T