Episode 19: Serving for Survival: A Conversation with Ben Owen

Protecting Innocence

In this episode of the Bonafide Man Podcast, hosts Marty McLain and David Johnson conclude their interview with former SEAL Team 6 operator and Veterans for Child Rescue president Craig "Sawman" Sawyer to discuss digital safety and family advocacy. Sawyer shares practical parental advice—such as managing screen time and teaching situational awareness—while addressing the critical scope of online threats facing families today. He examines current challenges within the legal system, discussing accountability in enforcement and prosecution. On a personal note, Sawyer shares his family's resilience through past hardships and how those challenges shaped their shared mission. Highlighting his 'Hard Target Training' course and safety documentary work, Sawyer closes with an urgent call to action, encouraging civic engagement, supporting advocacy organizations, and finding ultimate purpose through faith.

When Disaster is the Plan

In this episode of The Leadership Minute, David Johnson shares a powerful message of resilience using Paul’s shipwreck on Malta. When one crisis follows another, trust that your setbacks are part of a larger plan—because what looks like a disaster might actually be your destination.

The Bishop Who Faced Huns, Vandals and Heretics and Came Out a Winner

Leo I, the Bishop of Rome, stared down Attila the Hun, blunted the fury of the Vandals, and silenced heretics with a single, devastating letter. Because of this, he was the first Bishop of Rome to be called "The Great." Yet, by thrusting the papacy into the arena of raw political power, he forged a double-edged sword that would plague future generations for centuries.

Prophecy and Technocracy: J.B. Hixson Explains How Technology is Fulfilling Prophecy

Many believers overlook biblical prophecy, which accounts for one third of Scripture. In this episode of the Bonafide Man Podcast, author and theologian JB Hixson discusses how end times prophecy is being fulfilled right before our eyes. Highlighting his new book, Fade to Black, Hixson explains the biblical significance of modern global shifts and how prophetic signs prepare the world for future events. Discover how understanding these Scriptures helps believers stay vigilant, discern the times, and confidently prepare for Christ's return.

A Word to Graduates and Their Parents

In this segment of A Leadership Minute, Dave Johnson shares a powerful message for graduates inspired by his high school teacher, Miss Hankerson. He breaks down Rudyard Kipling’s classic poem, If, exploring its timeless virtues: composure, humility, and perseverance. David connects these traits to the Christian fruit of the spirit, reminding us that true character is forged through faith and trial, not self-effort. Stick around until the end to hear a full recitation of the poem, along with a special congratulations to the graduating class and their parents.