How To Transform Fear Into Strength - John Lovell
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- John Lovell is a former United States Army Ranger, firearms instructor and founder of Warrior Poet Society, known for his expertise in tactical training and philosophy.
It's often quoted that “it’s better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war“, but how should you cultivate this state of readiness? How can you become capable of standing strong when there is a battle to be fought, and sufficiently peaceful to be in touch with your emotions once it's over?
Expect to learn what it means to live free and die well and how to do so, how the Army prepares soldiers to face challenges once they integrate back into the real world, what happened when John came closest to death, why America needs more warriors despite a lack of a war, how people can express their vulnerability without feeling weak and fragile, what it means to be the most dangerous man in the room, why it’s important to face death before actually dying and much more...
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00:00 How to Live Well in the Present
02:29 The Closest John Has Come to Death
10:27 Transferable Skills from Military Combat
15:06 Why Does the World Need Warriors Today?
23:01 How to Be Open Without Feeling Weak
29:48 Being the Most Dangerous Man in the Room
35:41 Why You Shouldn’t Pursue Fame & Fortune
41:32 Fearing Our Inner Coward
47:57 The Importance of Facing Death
55:03 Where to Find John
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Hello you beauties. Access all episodes 10 hours earlier than TH-cam by Subscribing on Spotify - spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - apple.co/2MNqIgw. Here’s the timestamps:
00:00 How to Live Well in the Present
02:29 The Closest John Has Come to Death
10:27 Transferable Skills from Military Combat
15:06 Why Does the World Need Warriors Today?
23:01 How to Be Open Without Feeling Weak
29:48 Being the Most Dangerous Man in the Room
35:41 Why You Shouldn’t Pursue Fame & Fortune
41:32 Fearing Our Inner Coward
47:57 The Importance of Facing Death
55:03 Where to Find John
It's audio only on Spotify still or ?
this videos content is weak and fishy
@@rezareza1195 aaaaZ
Man is created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord, and by this means to save his soul.
And the other things on the face of the earth are created for man and that they may help him in prosecuting the end for which he is created.
From this it follows that man is to use them as much as they help him on to his end, and ought to rid himself of them so far as they hinder him as to it.
For this it is necessary to make ourselves indifferent to all created things in all that is allowed to the choice of our free will and is not prohibited to it; so that, on our part, we want not health rather than sickness, riches rather than poverty,honor rather than dishonor, long rather than short life, and so in all the rest; desiring and choosing only what is most conducive for us to the end for which we are created
I would actually love to see another episode with John! He has a lot of great things to say.
If there’s someone who can take on being episode 666 it’s John Lovell. Glad you are platforming this guy.
Part of me feels like John wouldnt appreciate being on ep 666, but then again he doesnt really seem like a numerology kind of guy so i doubt he gives a fuck hahaha
Please read my comment
I was literally wondering last week “what is he going to do for 666? Either have a pastor, atheist, or a satanist”… John Lovel of course 😂
@@YouilAushanaI read your comment ❤
How to be a beast.
Or, The Beast.
To all the men who haven't given up on our society, with all this doom and gloom out there and a system that has turned on you, you are the warriors that matter the most right now!
Men don't just give up on society out of weakness, it's usually because they have been attacked from all angles just for simply existing.
It's becoming more clear to me that deciding not to persevere in today's society as a man is an act of defiance,
The more we fight back against this system the more push back there is. This has become a war of attrition.
Not really. Theres a reason so many of the homeless are ex-forces and so many cant deal with civilian life. You HAVE to be selfish to function in society. This warrior ethic where you sacrifice for others will lead you to ruin in civilian life. There is only one purpose in capitalism, yourself and taking everything you can. If not, others will and they will take your share too.
Revolution! 🔫🔥
@@ModelJames13 If you can find a way to avoid any of these land mines you are ahead of the curve.
How men are pacified and kept weak
. Get them addicted to pron, substances, and or social media
. Pass them through an education system that caters to girls from the very start
. Remove any positive masculine role models, preferably strong father figures
. Remove any sense of purpose
. Destroy the family unit to increase the chance that they are raised by single mothers
. Turn higher education into a breeding ground for anti male rhetoric and programs
. Scapegoat men as a whole by declaring they are beneficiaries of a patriarchy
. Create enough economic turmoil to ensure most will never achieve true financial independence
. Create divorce laws that would make any sane person elect to never get married
. Ignore and or vilify anyone who tries to speak up about men's issues
Hygienic Autonomy: A Manifesto
the liberty to declare myself sick;
the liberty to refuse any and all medical treatment at any time;
the liberty to take any drug or treatment of my own choosing;
the liberty to be treated by the person of my choice, that is, by anyone in the community who feels called to
the practice of healing, whether that person be an acupuncturist, a homeopathic physician, a neurosurgeon,
an astrologer, a witch doctor or someone else;
the liberty to die without diagnosis.
BRAVE NEW BIOCRACY: HEALTH CARE FROM WOMB TO TOMB , By: Illich, Ivan
Man, John is next level, rare individual in today's flaky world. Excellent guest.
Do the next right thing.
He's a war criminal
There many good men out there , Mike Winger , Justin Peters to name just two , if you ask the Holy Spirit He will show you were to go to find them
"Passive men are neither warriors nor poets." ... THAT is today's favorite quote!
“That improved my prayer life.”
Amen
That really struck me when he said said as well , when he's describing in vivid detail that exact combat experience • he and his fellow soldiers were experiencing • something about "That improved my prayer life." Good one.
John is the real deal. I’ve trained with him and his outfit numerous times and have followed his content for years. He’s been a heck of a resource to me and i can’t recommend him more highly.
I worked hard to retire at age 55 thinking I would have a lot of time to travel and do other things I wanted to do and had put off. Two months after I retired I was afflicted with a debilitating health issue. I’ve spent the last three years in bed. 58 and watching TH-cam all day ( and reading) because I can’t do anything. Do the fun things while being responsible and planning for the future. It’s called balance.
Hi, that is so sad to hear. I trust God gas a purpose never the less and can multiple where we see darkness only.
Have a look at ksb Mission south africa. You will find very inspirational and deep content that is worth while. The lord be with you
Hope you feel better man. I get to where I obsess about leaving the workforce. But it seems it comes at cost.
Great advice. Plan to be happy someday, but, also, be happy every day. This is life right now. Even in misery, find a way to be happy. That philosophy got me through to Army retirement at 43. I had a blast for 23 years in the Infantry, and now that I am out, I am having even more fun. I was fortunate, and I am very grateful for how things turned out.
I hope you get better, brother. Your wisdom is well recieved!
Two people you should watch , Dr Eric Berg and Dr Sten Eckberg , you will get better
At a red light in PA, 41 mins in, and I’m listening to this and a dude in the car next to me who has easily 5-10 years of life of me rolls down his window and yelled amen! men are allowed to have emotions! Faith in humanity goes up a few notches, thanks gentlemen. I needed that boost in humanity today.
Thank you for this interview. As a 68 year old woman starting over in life alone and getting my second wind in life. I've been intentionally surrounding myself (even if on you tube) with strong 'warriors' and being one myself. This is a time in history when we have to stand up for truth, character and growth. Your guest articulates In A very balanced manner what men ... and women need to hear and act on. Thank you so much for this video...
"Stop and Think" Francis Chan here on youtube is a beautiful 15 minute video also.Hugs from Texas!Brent
This comment pulls at my heart. Stay strong, Leta. I will work to do and be the same.
I REALLY like this comment a lot letamorgan. Your comment alone is inspiring.
Good luck Ms. Morgan.
God speed.
0:06: ⚔ Living free and dying well means living for a higher purpose, being ready to sacrifice for others, and focusing on what truly matters in life.
5:31: 💣 The speaker discusses the balance between fear and being scared in intense and scary situations, sharing personal experiences and lessons learned.
10:45: 🎖 The speaker discusses the difference between fear in combat and fear in civilian life, and the importance of being intentional and facing fears every day.
15:49: 💪 Men are meant to embody both the qualities of a warrior and a poet, being strong and protective while also being loving and vulnerable.
21:59: 💪 Strength is not limited to physical abilities, but also includes emotional, spiritual, and mental strength.
27:57: 🥋 Being humble is more important than being dangerous in the warrior archetype.
32:39: 💪 The importance of humility and pursuing goodness over fame and fortune.
38:06: 💪 Facing fear and discovering inner strength
43:18: 🔥 Facing fear and growing through it by recognizing and overcoming cowardice.
49:08: 💡 The importance of resolving conflicts, expressing gratitude, and answering philosophical questions before facing one's own demise.
54:43: 💡 Forgiving someone is important for self-preservation, but trust must be earned and not easily given.
Recap by Tammy AI
Really good timestamps 👌
Please read my comment
Thanks Ms Tammy. You did a really wonderful job here and it is very much appreciated by all, which is a lot of people here. Anyway, thanks Tammy for your hard work and may God Almighty bless you in a way that glorifies His Holy Name. Now let us pray 🙏 Tammy
Brilliant, thank u
@ambition112 This recap is done by ai?
Or is that a nickname? Thanks ✌️
I am frickin thrilled John and Chris are sharing ideas!!!! I have mad respect for John's message.
Please read my comment
I almost spit out my drink when he asked John what the difference between a near and far ambush was. The dry delievery of "proximity" was almost too much 😂
John, you are a voice needed by our young men. Thank for continuing to serve.
Yes, we all need to work on our young wanna be men to help them to be men. Just think there is some sick male dressed like a women in the same restroom your daughter is in.
This was one of the best podcast guests you can have and extremely unexpected! This is what every man should aspire to be. A warrior, a scholar, and a family man of some sort of faith.
Provider, Protector and Priest
John Lovell is literally my favorite person. So down to earth and inspiring
Yep. He is literally the best influencer for men on the whole internet. Rock star human being.
And a war criminal
Is it the word "And" or the words "War Criminal" that you have zero comprehension of?
@@WallabieMcDee If you are an American the fought in the Iraq war, you are a war criminal.......and morally bankrupt
@@Scientist_Salarian Never take advice from a war criminal
What a brave and great man for confessing Christ like this! God bless!
An interview with John Lovell demonstrates that Chris is definitely picking up his game. Good job sir.
Loved that explanation of being a lion and a lamb. I think men should strive to be gentle not weak. And I think society knew this at some point hence the term "gentlemen". I also think it is important for men to also know what to be at what time. Violent during a war but gentle when growing and leading a family.
I think this is your best Podcast, yet!
John Lovell is an awesome, courageous and strong man. A great role-model for men and boys!
Thank you, Chris.
Please read my comment
@YouilAushana where's your comment?
He's a war criminal ..... not very Christian
@@bipslone8880 only a war criminal to a terrorist... Making war against your enemies is just as Christian as it is to attempt to forgive.
@@mnmz8393 Not much of a moral system but Christianity is really based on two things.
1) Blind obedience to a Authoritarian figure.
2) Might makes right
In Christianity you are gods servant and you must both fear and love this jealous god or be tortured for eternity..... Your God of love
John is a great mix between traditional views and not being harmful or insulting to other people's way of life.
Hello Chris: I am only part the way through watching this video, however, John has helped me to feel about about myself. When I was living in Tokyo, on afternoon, there was a 6.2 quake, which was much stronger than I was used to. I was living in the top floor of a four storey apartment building. There were different frequency vibrations travelling up and down the building. Sometime, the vibrations would add together and building would give a sickening lurch. There was a very small park just behind my building. I sat on my bed frozen with fear. Since then, I have always felt really stupid about it, up until a few minutes ago. Please pass along my thanks to John. Have a really lovely day.
You felt stupid because there was an earthquake that shook your building and you had a totally rational human fear response? It was smarter to stay in place than try to run down the stairs during an earthquake. You did the rational thing.
@@nightmoose Thank you. Have a lovely day.
Wow I just read 2 words in your comment … well I read the whole comment but the 2 words that finally, simply and perfectly describes something. I was in the 89 6.9 earthquake in SF Bay Area Ina top floor of a building. “Sickening lurch”. That is EXACTLY it.
@@bradclark6191 Hello Brad: Thank you. Have a lovely day. Bye, Ian
Remember this so well 93' in Tokyo 6.1 as well, sat still for a bit in my room then ran outside screaming in my nightclothes to see everyone else look at me as if ' no big deal you will get used to it etc' ...
Outstanding interview. "Humilty is praise worthy, and pride is before the fall".🔥
“Being able to die well means that you lived a life that was worthy of your calling” powerful wisdom right there
Awe, I didn't know of him until now. It's really nice to listen to a vet talk about the struggles of dating and going from one life to the other. It's so hard for me to relate to a man who hasn't been in the military the life is just.... different. I loved this one...
Please read my comment
Chris, you are cruising thru these talks and bringing the best out of your guests. I'm impressed. Keep up the good work and stay humble.
Really awesome seeing you talk to these warriors. Our society deserves and needs their wisdom!
Apathy is a sure sign of underlying fear. It's definitely something I've detected in myself when I feel like something's off. Thank you both so much for this amazing episode.
Thank you so much for mentioning fear is an ongoing battle. Very encouraging to hear sometimes we perform like a hero and sometimes we perform like a zero. Past success does not determine future victory. No one has ever fully arrived. We must constantly take on our adversary satan.
Great comment. He's always there to make a fool out of a guy.
John Lovell is and American hero and a role model for us patriots !
Chris Kyle was a huge liar
So is Marcus Lutrell
John McCain was a huge liar
Pat Tillman was killed for becoming skeptical of US foreign policy
The fact that you morons can fanboy sociopaths that lost a 20 year war with goatherders is extremely telling and pathetic
John is amazing. A true poet warrior, a virtuous man ⚔️🛡️
I love this interview. John here is what I say to people who are the subtle strong leaders. Leaders are always realized but rarely recognized but always remembered. So you may not have the trophies but you have the trust
Thanks for having John on your show. Loved getting to know him a bit better and really enjoyed listening to his perspective on life.
I loved this conversation ❤ this is a real man who understands the depth and balance of what it is to be human 🎉 I would only hope that every man could find his own version of this type of beautiful masculinity and manhood.
Humility instead of Vulnerability (per context) - Great Advice.
John is the man, I've been following him for years. So much wisdom, he truly knows how to love and protect Well.
Thank you to all courageous men. Us women need you.
Feminists want to emasculate men. I guess they think it will empower themselves. But an emasculated man cannot and will not properly protect women from dangerous men or situations.
Feminists want to emasculate men. Apparently they think it will empower themselves. But an emasculated man cannot and will not protect women from dangerous men or situations.
Hmmm? My comment keeps being removed. I guess the You tube censors have a real problem with too much truth. Sorta like Joseph Goebbels ministry of propaganda made sure truth was gotten rid of. But God is in control not the tyrants on the left. In the end they are the losers!
When you know youre going to die , things get really clear - a calm feeling of liberation washes over you
When you look into deaths eyes - he dont scare you anymore
I get this calm when I’m walking on iron hundreds of feet in the sky. It’s very clear and calming and just allows one to be present
While i was a cop working the downtown precinct, my beat was the bar district. Always had Rangers around and this was from 06-12 so the GWOT was really hot an md heavy. Got to know a bunch of Rangers from the 1/75 and they were some of the finest human beings I've ever met. A buddy of mine who was nicknamed Mongo was always such a great dude. He bought it on one deployment to the Stan. I walked into a bar for a bar check and saw his bros standing at the bar and welcomed them back, looked around and asked "Where's Mongo? Already shacked up somewhere?" Cracking a joke. When i saw the looks on their faces i just thought "Oh no" and one of the guy's said he bought it. Broke my heart. They said they were about to do a shot in his memory so i told the bartender that this round was on me and to look after these gentlemen. The barkeep gave them their shots and I said "don't forget about me now". The bartender laughed and said "youre on duty brother" i said "I'll take the write up now give me my drink". The bartender poured me a shot, and Mongos brothers toasted him and we drank. When i tossed my money down to cover the round the bartender said "nah bro. Your moneys no good tonight" and those Rangers drank for free. I asked Mongos sergeant to give his family my deepest sympathy. I am not ashamed ti say i had tears in my eyes for a good while after that. Im also not ashamed to say i loved every one of those men like they were my brothers. When i got off duty in the morning i went home and hugged and kissed my kids and tucked them back in. Got in bed, hugged and kissed my wife, laid there and stared up at the ceiling. My wife (who was with me throught two deployments and was now also a cops wife) asked me if i was ok. All i could croak out was "Mongos dead" and i wept for him and all my bros who didnt make it home. God bless my wife, she held me and said "Thank God for men". Mongo i still miss you bro. God bless the Army Rangers and every man and woman who put their asses in harms way so that others may live their lives. Thank You, Father, for putting men like that in the world. All Glory and Honor is Yours Lord for without You there is no Glory and no Honor. Amen.
This guy is incredible. More of this. This is what our world needs to hear.
John is correct when he says we really never know what we can or will do until we face our own mortality . When we face Death and survive , we may still have fears , but it defines what our LIfe really means to us ; and all those that we know . And what we canand will do to protect ourselves , and those we love .
Glad I found this on the feed. Subscribed and ready for more.
To John, thank you for opening my eyes. I've been facing an uphill battle with the family farm, and whether or not I want to continue working here, and eventually taking ownership. My dad was always gone, pushing to do the work, and neglecting our family. He also placed, and still places, a lot of responsibility on my shoulders. I've resented him for all of it, because I've always felt I missed out on the childhood I saw all my friends got to have. And he hasn't been able to understand that.
I fear if I leave again, because we can't rectify this issue, he'll be disappointed in me. And that's caused immense stress in my work and home life. Your words about facing the fear have given me a boost in pushing forward towards finding a proper resolution. Thank you.
God Bless Royal Bleu... Glad u found this Cat John. Awesome dude though.
Read ur comments and guess i can almost relate to your
Demise with ur Dad. Dont feel lke ur alone,
I recommend prayer and patience my friend. Keep at it as best you can. There is always that light the end of the tunnel. My Dad moved on so.e time ago and the memories are still there, always poping up every so often. But even then its less and less every time.
Hang in there Brother, have faith. You can and will overcome the situation.
God Bless hav faith and stay positive.
Lovell is very articulate and charming. Very charming.
John is a modern renessaince man, and quite possibly a modern leader in logical philosophy, possibly further without even realizing
Lovell is very articulate and charming. I must have missed his manly, renaissance modernity, but am confident he would wholeheartedly agree with that.
9:38 "No one ever masters fear. Every single day you gotta get up and fear will manifest itself in a million different ways... I've performed everywhere on the scale of absolute hero and absolute zero. Just because you performed bravely in the past is no guarantee you will behave bravely in the future. Every day you gotta keep earning it., which sucks." I've been a fireman for 15 years, and this couldn't be more true, yet few acknowledge or embrace it. Chris, thanks for asking thought provoking questions. John, thanks for being genuine and transparent about your experiences with fear.
States "I am more warrior than poet" then goes on for an hour with a great and astute dissection of life love and faith, sir you are much a poet if your warrior is more fearsome than the heart I just saw then I surely pitty your enemies
We want Sir John lovell more
I've watched a lot of his book circuit interviews and this one is so far my favorite. You have a way of breaking people out of their rehearsed or comfortable talking points and opening up the curtain to their more personal selves. Keep up the good work!
John's intelligence and his ability to articulate and express his insights are truly off the charts! Well done gentleman, excellent interview!
I have to say very sincerely that this is easily one of the top 5 conversation and podcast I've ever listened to.
The part on explaining the importance of 2nd amendment was brilliant.
John's a Stud. Great guest choice! This guy should be a regular.
John is perfect role model for any young man tht dnt have a strong male figure in their life period.
The part about getting cut off in traffic and losing it man that burned like a hot iron to hear but it’s true thanks for saying the things that need to be said and giving us the callout no one else will these days.
Awesome having John on.
When I fear or anxious I read Psalm 91
God bless
I just finished his audiobook, so the timing of this interview is perfect.
John’s the real deal. 👍
The amount of true wisdom that was offered to anyone hearing what John is saying is PRICELESS. God bless John and his family. Absolutely incredible work by both of you ❤
I absolutely love what John is saying
John Is Super In Tune with What is Really Important.
Lolz, gods warrior is on episode 666. If there's someone able to take that episode and still push for the light, it's the warrior poet himself.
Beautifully articulated.
Wow. I’ve had this man pop up in my feed a few times and never gave it a click. I’m thankful to find him here. I particularly appreciated his contrast and preference for humility over vulnerability. I’ll keep thinking on it.
Humility is the floor with which you build the walls of self/external honesty and integrity around
"Deeper reservoirs in his soul" is one of the greatest things I've ever heard
This guy's a wonderful communicator. Very inspiring. Particularly his thoughts on warrior vs. poet.
WPS is an awesome channel. You can’t be humble until you’re actually good at something. John is humble on many fronts.
This guy's foundation in real truth is very apparent with how he talks about the need for warrior and poet.
John Lovell is one of my heroes! Thanks for interviewing him. I think we should all strive to be like John.
Well, ya can`t unless your a VET.
@@ak-488”like” not “same”.
This has to be an incredible episode. Hell yeah
I don’t remember who said it but it’s by far my favorite and most applicable quotes.. ‘ it is far better to be a warrior in a garden, then a gardener in a war’
"Passive men are neither warriors nor poets." Absolutely love that.
Greatest crossover episode ever!
Chris, I have been following you for some time now and absolutely love your videos! This episode is great. And I say this as a female, non military, single mother of 2 awesome grown sons. I think throughout the years I had implemented some of the characteristics that you have shared with your audience, simply knowing their importance. I am a 100% woman that unapologetically resonates with some of this male energy, and have found that to be helpful and even life saving throughout my life. Thank you for all that you do and the guests you share with us. ❤️🙏
We have women who are running circles around many of these so called male species things, do they grow a beard to depict I`m a male? What can they do to depict a man? Right, punch the screen if the team loses.
Most of what John talks about and writes about applies accross the board. The exact application may vary between genders, but the foundation is universal, since it's based on the word of God, which is also universal with variable application...
I really enjoyed the talk. I sent it to my sons to listen to.
‘Humility is a seed that will reap a harvest of blessings on the other side’
This was a beautiful episode. Ive been walking the warrior path a long time and have felt very alone. It is refreshing to recognize that their are others out their also following this dimly lit trail. ❤
Great point on volunerbilty vs humility..thanks John
John Lovell rocks!
John is one of the most amazing men ive ever seen. He is a true gift to anyone who will listen to him. You can learn alot from him.
Absolutely killing it Chris 💪
Best interview yet!
John is the well balanced mentor I have been searching for.
Nice one Chris - right on time for a wonderful Saturday evening. Looking forward to this one. Thanks
Yes I've said it for years. If you think its worth dying for, it's definately worth living for.
Very inspiring video. It filled my heart with energy. I can't thank you enough. John Lovell - you can be an inspiration!
What a kick ass episode!!!!!! Thanks so much guys!
This dude looks like if Christiaan Bale and Ryan Gosling did the fusion dance from DBZ
God bless John Lovell. May You fill that mans life with all of Your worlds beauties. May You bless him and his family with everything they need, including the tough times that forge young men into warriors. Amen.
What a conversation… these conversations are needed for the world to hear. I lean into John’s perspective because I share the faith. Great job fellas
This felt like 10min.❤
Chris. This was the first full episode of your show I've watched and I enjoyed it immensely. Keep up the fantastic work ! And ty !
*I love seeing these positive comments in here regarding John! A true humble brother that tries to make this world a better place by making us better Poets and Warriors, LITERALLY!*
I just realized that I don’t think I know any other like him.. Guy brings tremendous value to the table..
Appreciate the incredible honesty from John about his combat experiences. That takes a confident guy... most would puff themselves up and never admit to freezing or even hesitating during chaotic combat situations like that....... Kudos. Great interview!
As a woman I can attest I want the man who is the lion and the lamb, the warrior and the poet.
Most people aren’t poets.
Most feminist hate strong and independent man!
@@RobertMJohnsonPoet many of us are not. We are reader, we choice to educate ourselves and train ourselves to be better men. Just like we aren't actually Lions nor lamb
This is becoming more common that men are trying to be better trained. We are looking to be better every day. I know I dry fire every day, I am reading or listening to something informative. I know this is something my GF/Best friend appreciates. She is a shooter as well but she never questions when I walk on the street side of the road when we walk or I walk in front of her when we have people of unknown intentions walking towards us but can't change direction. However when I was shot last year she started immediate care on me and held cover for me while I finished applying my tourniquet. She is a beautiful feminine woman who I'm proud to be with. The night we were shot at, I was willing to sacrifice myself to protect her. She is a woman of faith and I saw her praying for me when I was being stripped in the hospital. My biggest fear wasn't being shot, wasn't care under fire but being rolled away from her and not knowing if it was the last time I would see her. She was by my side while I recovered and we are working through the trauma of that Night, putting the attacker on prison and everything else that comes with a random attack.
@@phl_kniveswhy on earth were you shot?
It’s very cool that this guy admits to being so fearful that at times he just froze up.
This is the perfect pairing for an interview. Love your conversation! You all will end up helping so many young men and even some older men who feel lost.
This was a great conversation. I've been following John for a little while now and this might have been one of the best discussions I've seen him have. Great job to you both!
It really is about the journey not the destination. Yes retirement can be very challenging with many aspects of life. Sit and critically think about what changes and you will see the challenges. That’s why you really should strive to do what you enjoy because that is what most of your life will be👍🏼🌎☀️💙
That was awesome! Really incredible gentleman. Chris, great work. I've been following John for a long time and in this interview you illuminated even more. Excellent interview. Books purchansed insight gained. Thank you.
John Lovell is one of my favorites to listen to. Just started his book, The Warrior Poet. Highly recommended to any man!
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Johns a true example of what a man should strive for. You don't have to emulate him completely but John and people like him are a far better alternative to these stupid twitch streamers and people like Andrew Tate. More 14-18 year old males need to listen to men like this.
The operators you fanboy for and secretly want to slurp are almost all scumbags homie
Cole’s new book Code Over Country: The Tragedy and Corruption of SEAL TEAM SIX (New York: Bold Type Books, 2022) describes how Kyle’s self-aggrandizement and violence and deceit fits with a wider pattern.
While the Navy SEALs are celebrated as noble heroes of democracy in popular culture, Cole pictures them as pathologically sadistic assassins who operate outside the law and without fear of consequences for their actions.
In Afghanistan and Iraq, Navy SEALs were known for exposing the brain matter of people they killed by splitting open their skulls by a rifle or pistol round at the upper forehead in a process called canoeing and would use special knives to conduct “skinnings.”[3]
After they returned from deployment, SEALs would watch “bleed-out” videos-essentially war porn-at Bagram Air Base as part of what Cole termed a “sadist culture.”
According to Cole, many SEALs modeled their behavior after SS Gestapo officers who joined the French foreign legion during the Vietnam War and whose exploits were memorialized in a 1971 book called Devil’s Guard.[5]
In 2008, SEAL Team 6 upset even the CIA when they killed Taliban militants in a compound in Jalalabad while they were sleeping and then posed gleefully with the mutilated bodies.
The CIA had wanted to interrogate the suspects who were allegedly running an insurgent cell near the CIA’s base.
Savages, Sociopaths and Serial Killers”
SEAL Eddie Penney, who served five tours of duty in Afghanistan, characteristically had his entire left calf tattooed with 87 skulls-the number of kills his unit made. He described the thrill of killing as being “like a drug; the greatest feeling I’ve ever experienced in my life.”[6]
When SEAL commander Britt Slabinski told his operators in SEAL Team 6 that he “wanted a head on a platter,” one of his men severed a man’s neck. Slabinski shot another Afghan 20 times in the legs just to see his body twitch. “It was like a game,” he said, “really good therapy for everyone who was there.”
After an investigator asked some of Slabinski’s men why they felt the need to mutilate dead bodies, they responded “well, they’re savages. They don’t play by the rules, so why should we?”[7]
Justin Sheffield, who served in Slabinski’s unit, wrote in his memoirs: “We’ve been called everything, savages, sociopaths, serial killers, whatever. In a way, it’s all a little bit true. What we are not is the guy who is gonna hand out a soccer ball to the kids and make sure everyone’s got medical attention in the village and shit like that. We were the guys who were gonna go and kill people. Period. In fact we killed more bad guys during [Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan] and [Operation Iraqi Freedom] than all other groups combined.”[8]
Besides Kyle, another poster boy of the SEALs’ depravity is Eddie Gallagher, who slit the throat of a 17-year-old Iraqi prisoner in Mosul in May 2017 in front of his platoon-mates.
New York Times journalist David Philipps wrote that the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) report into Gallagher’s conduct “read like something out of Apocalypse Now. Chief Gallagher appeared to have gone way upriver, shooting children and old men, firing rockets and machine guns into neighborhoods, doing drugs, [and] stabbing a wounded prisoner of war to death.”[9]
And yet Gallagher emerged as a conservative hero, with Donald Trump writing a celebratory tweet after Gallagher was acquitted in a Navy court because a witness lied on the stand.
I've been following both of these guys for a while now. I was excited to see a crossover! Great conversation, thanks, both of you.
Wow! Some amazing words of wisdom spoken here. First time I’ve slowed down a podcast to write down a quote. Thank you guys!