Best Online Chaplain Podcasts (2025)

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Jean Lockhart- Chief Operating Officer- Boise Rescue Mission 25:00

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Jean Lockhart Chief Operating Officer- Boise Rescue Mission [email protected] https://www.790kspd.com/christian-living-spotlight/ Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight, a weekly show hosted by Sandy Jones, publisher of Christian Living Magazine, that spotlights people featured in the magazine. Tune in every Saturday at 12 noon on 94.5 FM and 790 AM…

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After Sending 300 Fallen Soldiers Home - This Airman Finally Broke 1:04:14

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Air Force veteran Travis MossBarger was tasked with something most of us can’t even imagine — sending over 300 fallen soldiers home. In this Urban Valor episode, Travis opens up for the first time about the silent, invisible duty that haunted him every single day of his six years in service. He didn’t pull a trigger — he processed the aftermath. He…

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Jerry Berheim 26:00

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https://www.790kspd.com/christian-living-spotlight/ Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight, a weekly show hosted by Sandy Jones, publisher of Christian Living Magazine, that spotlights people featured in the magazine. Tune in every Saturday at 12 noon on 94.5 FM and 790 AM on Boise's Solid Talk to find out who is in the spotlight!…

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Navy Corpsman Survives IED Blast Then Runs Towards Suspected Bomber 1:27:14

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What do you do when your Humvee gets rocked by an IED blast… and a suspicious car creeps toward you through the dust? Most people freeze. Navy Corpsman Noi Dumpit didn't. He confronted the driver — thinking it could be his last moment — and somehow chose not to pull the trigger. In this episode of Urban Valor, Noi relives the chaos of Fallujah, whe…

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Mark Thornton- pastor at Capitol Church, the chaplain for Boise State University football 25:30

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https://www.790kspd.com/christian-living-spotlight/ Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight, a weekly show hosted by Sandy Jones, publisher of Christian Living Magazine, that spotlights people featured in the magazine. Tune in every Saturday at 12 noon on 94.5 FM and 790 AM on Boise's Solid Talk to find out who is in the spotlight!…

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Marine Survives Suicide Bomber That Killed 13 at Abbey Gate 1:42:59

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On August 26, 2021, during the chaotic evacuation of Afghanistan, Marine veteran Christian Sanchez stood at Abbey Gate when a suicide bomber detonated his device—killing 13 U.S. service members and hundreds of Afghan civilians. Thrown to the ground, barely conscious, Christian opened his eyes to pure chaos. Then came the gunfire—a Taliban fighter f…

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Nate Wheeler- Development Manager, Idaho Army National Guard 25:00

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https://www.790kspd.com/christian-living-spotlight/ Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight, a weekly show hosted by Sandy Jones, publisher of Christian Living Magazine, that spotlights people featured in the magazine. Tune in every Saturday at 12 noon on 94.5 FM and 790 AM on Boise's Solid Talk to find out who is in the spotlight!…

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“Pinned Down in the Kill Zone” - Iraq Vet Survives Endless Ambushes 1:58:19

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Marine veteran Ralph Sarabia takes you inside the chaos of Iraq...convoys hit by IEDs, RPGs ripping overhead, close-quarters ambushes, and the split-second choices that decide who makes it home. In todays Urban Valor Podcast episode, he opens up about survivor’s guilt, hypervigilance, and rebuilding life after deployment with faith, family, and box…

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Ken Corder 26:00

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https://www.790kspd.com/christian-living-spotlight/ Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight, a weekly show hosted by Sandy Jones, publisher of Christian Living Magazine, that spotlights people featured in the magazine. Tune in every Saturday at 12 noon on 94.5 FM and 790 AM on Boise's Solid Talk to find out who is in the spotlight!…

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Marine Tells INSANE Stories about Life on a Navy Ship 1:24:58

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Marine Corps Veteran Roger Michael Hall pulls no punches in this episode of Urban Valor. From 2017–2022, Roger served as an infantry mortarman (0341) — but this isn’t the recruiting poster version of the Corps. This is the truth about months living on a Navy ship, crammed into tight berthing spaces, working long hours, and finding ways to stay sane…

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Gary Moore 25:00

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https://www.790kspd.com/christian-living-spotlight/ Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight, a weekly show hosted by Sandy Jones, publisher of Christian Living Magazine, that spotlights people featured in the magazine. Tune in every Saturday at 12 noon on 94.5 FM and 790 AM on Boise's Solid Talk to find out who is in the spotlight!…

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U.S. Airman’s World Changed Forever After One Call 1:43:52

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From a young immigrant kid running barefoot in Mexico to serving as a U.S. Air Force veteran in Iraq — this is the incredible untold story of Hector Cabrera. In this Urban Valor episode, Hector opens up about growing up with a single mother, losing his father, facing cultural identity struggles, and ultimately finding his calling in the U.S. milita…

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Army Chaplain EXPOSES The Hidden Trauma Soldiers Carry 1:14:17

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Army Chaplain Nimrod Alcala opens up about the hidden war that no one talks about—what it’s like carrying the emotional trauma of soldiers... until it breaks you. In this Urban Valor episode, Nimrod reveals the unbearable emotional toll of his service—not on the battlefield, but behind closed doors. As a U.S. Army Chaplain, he became the safe place…

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Lisa Stoltz- Life Group Connections 25:30

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https://www.790kspd.com/christian-living-spotlight/ Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight, a weekly show hosted by Sandy Jones, publisher of Christian Living Magazine, that spotlights people featured in the magazine. Tune in every Saturday at 12 noon on 94.5 FM and 790 AM on Boise's Solid Talk to find out who is in the spotlight!…

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Dr. Kaylee Alexander on digital humanities, being a research data librarian, visual culture, cemeteries, French cemetery laws, cemetery sculpture, ethically sound data visualisation and survival bias 57:37

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Kaylee Alexander discuss the digital humanities, being a research data librarian, visual culture, cemeteries, French cemetery laws, cemetery sculpture, ethically sound data visualisation and survival bias Who is Kaylee? Dr. Kaylee P. Alexander is a Research Data Librarian at the University of Utah’s J…

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Navy Veteran/U.S. Marshal Risks Everything Exposing Federal Corruption 2:00:09

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PTSD. Whistleblowing. Betrayal by your own agency. Robert Ledogar lived it. A 32-year career — Navy vet turned U.S. Marshal — shattered when he chose integrity over silence. From chasing fugitives in New York to working the El Chapo and MS-13 cases, Lugar served at the highest levels… until the U.S. Marshals turned on him for protecting a fellow De…

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Kenny Sacht-Wipe Every Tear 25:00

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https://www.790kspd.com/christian-living-spotlight/ Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight, a weekly show hosted by Sandy Jones, publisher of Christian Living Magazine, that spotlights people featured in the magazine. Tune in every Saturday at 12 noon on 94.5 FM and 790 AM on Boise's Solid Talk to find out who is in the spotlight!…

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Marine Remembers Blast That Left His Friend Dismembered 49:30

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This week on Urban Valor, we sat down with Marine veteran Ernesto Menjivar. A man who watched his brother lose both legs to an IED right in front of him. Ernesto was 19 years old when he first hit the ground in Afghanistan, assigned to one of the most IED-infested regions in Helmand Province. The firefights came fast. The first one he was ever in, …

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Angi Jamieson- Treasure Valley Child Evangelism Fellowship 26:00

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Angi Jamieson was involved in CEF in Texas, before moving to Kuna, Idaho. She also serve as the Children's Director for Good News Community Church in Nampa. She has a passion for reaching children with the Gospel of Jesus, and working with others with the same heart. Treasure Valley CEF is a local chapter of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) in Ida…

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Green Beret Faces Worst Nightmare After Surviving Hell in Afghanistan 58:15

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Green Beret Terry Wilson faced daily ambushes, IEDs, RPG attacks, and brutal firefights while deployed in Afghanistan’s deadly Helmand Province. But even after surviving the horrors of war, nothing could prepare him for the tragedy that struck back home—the heartbreaking loss of his son. This week on Urban Valor, we sit down with retired U.S. Army …

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Brandon Swain- NNYM in Idaho 26:00

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https://www.nnym.org/brandonswain.htm https://www.790kspd.com/christian-living-spotlight/ Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight, a weekly show hosted by Sandy Jones, publisher of Christian Living Magazine, that spotlights people featured in the magazine. Tune in every Saturday at 12 noon on 94.5 FM and 790 AM on Boise's Solid Talk to find out who i…

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Marine Veteran’s Shocking Childhood Made Him Unbreakable 1:51:33

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He survived hell—and now he inspires millions. Tom “Quitproof” Jones, a former U.S. Marine and world-class endurance athlete, endured one of the most traumatic childhoods imaginable: being beaten, terrorized, and even woken with a gun to his forehead. In this episode of Urban Valor, Tom opens up about how his abusive father hunted his mom—with Tom …

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Professor Patricia MacCormack on philosophy, death activism, veganism, antinatalism, necrosexuality, the Anthropocene, dudebros in academia, and a loving and vitalist relationship to death 1:19:58

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Patricia MacCormack on philosophy, death activism, veganism, antinatalism, necrosexuality, the Anthropocene, dudebros in academia, and a loving and vitalist relationship to death Who is Patricia? Professor Patricia MacCormack is Professor of Continental Philosophy. She is the author of Cinesexuality (…

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Army MP Recounts Combat Missions in Iraq & Haunting Investigations 1:01:15

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Meet Richard Aviles, a U.S. Army Veteran and former Military Policeman whose story is as raw as it is remarkable. In this Urban Valor episode, Richard recounts growing up in Puerto Rico, navigating culture shock in the U.S., and enlisting in the Army to escape homelessness and pursue purpose. Within months, he found himself deployed to Iraq, runnin…

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Jerry Berheim- Awana -Ten Mile Community Church 25:30

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Awana is a global nonprofit organization, fueled by the generous support of individuals, churches, and organizations as well as resource sales to accomplish our mission of equipping leaders to reach kids with the gospel and engage them in lifelong discipleship. Jerry and Angie Berheim have served as Awana Missionaries since 2006. Before coming on f…

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Marine Suffers Severe Burns From AAV Blast in Final Training Exercise 1:14:31

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A Marine's worst nightmare came true in a split second. In this episode of Urban Valor, Marine veteran Kyle Hansen recounts the devastating moment his AAV (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) ran over a natural gas line, sparking a massive explosion that left him severely burned and changed his life forever. Kyle served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2014–2…

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Rev. Dr. Andrew Kukla- First Presbyterian Church and Catch 25:30

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Rev. Dr. Andrew Kukla Lead Pastor Andrew is the Head of Staff at FPC Boise. He has the privilege of working with a great team and walking alongside our special community in downtown Boise. He affectionately thinks of us as "a quirky family who has a lot of fun taking their faith seriously." Andrew is active in supporting Mission and Adult Education…

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F/A-18 Marine Pilot Takes Down a Russian MiG-29 in Dogfight 1:28:54

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What really happens when a U.S. Marine fighter pilot faces off with a Russian MiG-29 at 8Gs? In this week’s episode of Urban Valor, we sit down with Major Ed Rush, a decorated Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot with nearly 2,000 hours of tactical flight time and over 50 combat missions under his belt. Raised by a legendary basketball coach and an NBA refere…

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David Ferdinand and Honi Deaton- God and Country Festival of the Treasure Valley 2025 25:00

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https://www.790kspd.com/christian-living-spotlight/ Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight, a weekly show hosted by Sandy Jones, publisher of Christian Living Magazine, that spotlights people featured in the magazine. Tune in every Saturday at 12 noon on 94.5 FM and 790 AM on Boise's Solid Talk to find out who is in the spotlight!…

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Marine Survived Desert Storm, Invaded Iraq with His Son, Then Survived Fallujah 1:28:24

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Meet Marine Corps veteran Armando Garcia, a dual-branch warrior who served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps. In this episode of Urban Valor, Garcia recounts his incredible journey from Desert Storm to Fallujah, including surviving a grenade blast, building military infrastructure, training future Marines, and even serving alongside h…

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Keith Waggoner and Bri Katzenberger- Grace Center 25:00

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About Us At our center, we believe that God is the ultimate source of healing, and we incorporate biblical principles and teachings into our counseling sessions. Our counselors are trained to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can discuss your concerns and receive practical advice and guidance based on biblical principles. We under…

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Iraqi Kid Leads Marines to Buried American Soldiers 1:55:19

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Former U.S. Marine Michael Delery joins us on Urban Valor to share a powerful and haunting story from his time in Iraq. During the 2003 invasion, Mike’s unit was approached by a young Iraqi boy who led them to a shallow grave—revealing the remains of four missing American soldiers. Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Mike faced nonstop pressur…

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Dr. Terri Daniel on toxic theology, healthy theology, complicated grief, being a non-religious chaplain, hospice and loss 1:16:41

4M ago1:16:41

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Dr. Terri Daniel on toxic theology, healthy theology, complicated grief, being a non-religious chaplain, hospice and loss. Who is Terri? Dr. Terri Daniel is an inter-spiritual hospice chaplain, end-of-life educator, and grief counselor certified in death, dying and bereavement by the Association of De…

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Kairos Prison Ministry 25:00

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George Gifford, Kent Smith, and John Cooney from Kairos Prison Ministry join Sandy this week. Learn more about what they do on their website here: https://kairosprisonministry.org/ https://www.790kspd.com/christian-living-spotlight/ Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight, a weekly show hosted by Sandy Jones, publisher of Christian Living Magazine, t…

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Army Combat Cameraman Captures the Horrors of War (Still Haunts Him) 1:11:28

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This week on Urban Valor, we hear the extraordinary story of Army Staff Sergeant Robert Ham—a combat videographer whose job was to document war through the lens. Serving from 2007 to 2017, Robert captured footage most Americans will never see—graphic, haunting, and real. But it wasn’t until he reviewed the footage later that the emotional weight tr…

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Purple Heart Marine Survives Car Bomb But Battles PTSD 1:32:35

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Michael Allison is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who survived a devastating VBIED (vehicle-borne improvised explosive device) attack in Iraq—but his toughest battles came after the war. In this episode of Urban Valor, Michael opens up about the trauma that followed his deployment, including PTSD, addiction, and divorce. Born in Jamaica and raised in …

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Nampa Narcan 26:00

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Our Mission The mission of Nampa Narcan® is to save lives and provide compassionate support to individuals affected by opioid addiction in Nampa, Idaho USA. We work hand in hand with community partners to raise awareness, promote education, and ensure access to life-saving resources. Our goal is to empower individuals on their journey to recovery a…

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Marine Veteran Survives Fighting the Enemy Up Close in Fallujah 2:43:41

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Marine veteran George Kite shares his account of close combat in Fallujah, the brutal realities of war, and the lifelong impact of PTSD in this week’s Urban Valor episode. From growing up poor in South Carolina—sometimes homeless—to enlisting on his 17th birthday, George’s journey is one of survival, grit, and raw honesty. He remembers the chaos of…

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Jim Gentle The Bucket Ministry 25:00

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Jim Gentle https://thebucketministry.org/meet-the-team/ Jim was born in 1956 the second son of a young US Air Force family and moved many times as his Dad transferred from one assignment to another . Having to make new friends from so many different backgrounds pointed the way to a career in sales . In fact his first sales job started at the age of…

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Navy Vet Survives Near-Death Knife Attack - "He stabbed me in the back and cut my spinal cord" 1:20:00

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Navy Veteran Jesse Swalley shares his story of survival after a brutal knife attack left him paralyzed. Raised in the San Fernando Valley, Jesse enlisted in the U.S. Navy seeking a better life and served as an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate from 1980 to 1986. After navigating the dangers of the flight deck and the challenges of military life, Jesse face…

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Dr. Sydney Campbell on Medical Assistance in Dying for mature minors, children’s participation, policy, assisted dying, childism, participatory research and end-of-life contexts 1:00:39

4M ago1:00:39

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Sydney Campbell on Medical Assistance in Dying for mature minors, children’s participation, policy, assisted dying, childism, participatory research and end-of-life contexts Who is Sydney? Dr. Sydney Campbell is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University. She completed he…

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Marine’s In-Depth Account of the Bloodiest Battle of Iraq War 2:37:14

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Marine veteran Sam Williams reveals the brutal reality of close-quarters combat during the Iraq War, including the infamous Second Battle of Fallujah. In this Urban Valor episode, Sam shares his experiences from the frontlines of Iraq, where he and his unit were forced to retreat from Mosul after engaging a hostile crowd and later thrown into the b…

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Every Man A Warrior pt.2 25:30

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https://www.790kspd.com/christian-living-spotlight/ Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight, a weekly show hosted by Sandy Jones, publisher of Christian Living Magazine, that spotlights people featured in the magazine. Tune in every Saturday at 12 noon on 94.5 FM and 790 AM on Boise's Solid Talk to find out who is in the spotlight!…

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Soldier Tasked with Pulling Mangled Bodies Out of Truck in Afghanistan 1:06:42

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In this week’s episode of Urban Valor, we sit down with U.S. Army veteran Denny Giamazzo, who was raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, Denny faced unspeakable abuse—abandoned by his drug-addicted mother, burned with cigarettes, and left alone for days as a young child. After entering foster care, he found brief moments of hope, but the scars of his …

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Every Man A Warrior 25:00

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https://www.790kspd.com/christian-living-spotlight/ Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight, a weekly show hosted by Sandy Jones, publisher of Christian Living Magazine, that spotlights people featured in the magazine. Tune in every Saturday at 12 noon on 94.5 FM and 790 AM on Boise's Solid Talk to find out who is in the spotlight!…

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Army Officer Survives Afghanistan But Fights New War at Home 1:38:18

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Army veteran George Hayworth faced war in Afghanistan—but his toughest battle came after returning home. In this week’s episode of Urban Valor, we sit down with George, a former U.S. Army Artillery Officer, who opens up about his life before, during, and after combat. From his service with the 101st Airborne Division to struggling with identity, ad…

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Marine’s Dreams Crushed After Passing Sniper & MARSOC Tests 1:51:43

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This week on Urban Valor, we sit down with U.S. Marine Rob Martinez, whose unbelievable story of perseverance through Scout Sniper and MARSOC selection is inspiring and heartbreaking. Raised in Kissimmee, Florida, Rob enlisted in the Marine Corps after a rough start in life. Originally signed up as a Motor Transport Mechanic, Rob’s ambition never s…

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Atalie Snyder- Stanton Health Care 25:00

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https://www.790kspd.com/christian-living-spotlight/ Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight, a weekly show hosted by Sandy Jones, publisher of Christian Living Magazine, that spotlights people featured in the magazine. Tune in every Saturday at 12 noon on 94.5 FM and 790 AM on Boise's Solid Talk to find out who is in the spotlight!…

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Professor Claire Nally on literature, Goth, Steampunk, death memoirs, representations of dead women, death positive libraries & working in academia 42:39

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Claire Nally on literature, Goth, Steampunk, death memoirs, representations of dead women, death positive libraries & working in academia Who is Claire? Claire Nally is Professor of Modern and Contemporary Literature at Northumbria University, UK, where sheresearches Irish Studies, Neo-Victorianism, G…

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Royal Marine Ambushed, Blown Up, & Nearly Kidnapped By Al Qaeda 2:26:23

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Retired Royal Marine Commando Lee West joins us on Urban Valor to recount the moments when he was nearly kidnapped by Al Qaeda at a checkpoint in Baghdad. Lee served from 2003 to 2020, rising to the rank of Color Sergeant, and brings a firsthand account of frontline combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. During his second deployment to Afghanistan, Lee wa…