Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards | The Venus Flytrap: Sex, Lies & Repercussions

Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards | The Venus Flytrap: Sex, Lies & Repercussions

Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards, author of The Venus Flytrap: Sex, Lies & Repercussions, joins the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about relationships, identity, personal responsibility, transformation, and breaking destructive cycles. From the choices we make to the patterns we repeat, Dr. Edwards explores how our past experiences, relationships, and decisions can shape the direction of our lives — and what it takes to recognize those patterns and create lasting change. In this episode we discuss: • The story behind The Venus Flytrap: Sex, Lies & Repercussions • Losing yourself in unhealthy relationships • Why people repeat destructive patterns • The impact of choices and consequences • Taking ownership of your life • Breaking cycles of self-sabotage • Rebuilding confidence, discipline, and self-worth • Emotional resilience and personal growth • Finding purpose through transformation Real growth begins when we have the courage to look honestly at ourselves. Our choices matter. Our habits matter. Our relationships matter. Changing your life requires ownership, discipline, and the willingness to rebuild the foundation of who you are. Connect with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards Website / Resources: https://bit.ly/3OVvLN4 Free Guide: https://bit.ly/4e4ixpW Coaching & Counselling: https://vft23.com/coaching-and-counselling/?utm_source=Steve+Morris&utm_medium=Peace%2C+Power+and+Purpose+Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast+Interview+-Steve+Morris Use Code: VFT23! Subscribe for conversations about faith, mental health, resilience, overcoming adversity, and finding your purpose. Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast #PeacePowerPurposePodcast #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #Relationships #Purpose

Alfred Brenner | Surviving With Grief: War, Loss, Service Dogs & Finding Hope After Trauma

Marine Corps veteran and former K9 handler Alfred Brenner joins Steve Morris on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about war, grief, trauma, healing, resilience, and finding purpose after loss. Alfred served as a United States Marine Corps K9 handler and deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, where he experienced the realities of combat, the responsibility of protecting others, and the unbreakable bond between a Marine and his working dog, Grief. But Alfred’s story did not end on the battlefield. After returning home, he faced the invisible battles many veterans carry: grief, trauma, identity, loss, and learning how to move forward when life looks completely different than you imagined. Through Surviving With Grief, Alfred now uses his experiences to help others understand that healing does not mean forgetting. It means finding the strength to keep moving forward. In this episode: • Life as a Marine Corps K9 handler • Deploying to Afghanistan • The bond between a handler and military working dog • Combat experiences and coming home • Navigating grief and loss • Veteran mental health and healing • Finding identity after service • Turning pain into purpose This conversation is about more than war. It is about love, loss, resilience, hope, and discovering that even through our hardest seasons, our story is not over. Stay the course. Follow Alfred Brenner: www.survivingwithgrief.com Follow and subscribe to Peace • Power • & Purpose for conversations about faith, mental health, leadership, resilience, veterans, and finding purpose through adversity. #PeacePowerPurpose #VeteranMentalHealth #USMC #MilitaryPodcast #Resilience

Perry Yee | From Navy SEAL to Faith, Purpose & Serving Veterans

Former Navy SEAL Perry Yee joins Steve Morris on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about identity, faith, leadership, and discovering a new mission after military service. After serving with SEAL Team 7 during Operation Enduring Freedom, Perry faced the same question many veterans face when the uniform comes off: “Who am I now?” Through faith, service, and a commitment to helping others, Perry found a renewed purpose beyond his military career. Perry is the founder of Active Valor, a nonprofit organization connecting veterans with children of fallen service members through mentorship, adventure, and leadership. He is also the founder of Fortified Measures, where he continues teaching preparation, confidence, and personal responsibility. In this episode, Perry and Steve discuss: • Life after the Navy SEAL Teams • Finding purpose beyond titles and achievements • Active Valor and serving Gold Star families • Brotherhood, mentorship, and veteran mental health • What true biblical masculinity looks like • Marriage, family, faith, and becoming a warrior for Christ This conversation is not about war stories. It’s about transformation, redemption, and becoming the person God created you to be. Follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for conversations about faith, resilience, mental health, leadership, and overcoming adversity. #PerryYee #ActiveValor #NavySEAL #VeteranMentalHealth #GoldStarFamilies #Faith #ChristianMen #Leadership #MensMentalHealth #Purpose

Gavin Walker | The Viking Mindset: Success, Failure & Winning The War Within

Gavin Walker joins Steve Morris on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about discipline, mindset, success, failure, and finding purpose through life’s challenges. A National Champion Team USA athlete, entrepreneur, and creator behind @pride.of.vikings, Gavin shares the lessons learned from chasing big goals, facing setbacks, and realizing that accomplishments alone do not define who you are. In this episode, Gavin and Steve discuss: • Why comparison is the thief of joy • The question that changed the way Gavin looked at himself • Doing everything right and still facing closed doors • The difference between success and true fulfillment • Building confidence from the inside out • How social media impacts identity and self-worth • The importance of your inner circle • Men’s mental health and overcoming silent battles • Creating a life built around purpose and service Success is not just about winning. It is about who you become through the victories, failures, and challenges along the way. Listen to more conversations on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast. Available on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • YouTube #PeacePowerPurposePodcast #MentalHealth #Mindset #Discipline #Purpose

STRENGTH IS A STANDARD | Bert Sorin | Leadership, Discipline & Human Performance

Bert Sorin joins Steve Morris on the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about leadership, discipline, human performance, resilience, strength culture, and building men capable of operating under pressure. As President & Co-Owner of Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Bert Sorin has become one of the most respected figures in modern strength culture, working alongside elite athletes, tactical professionals, military operators, and high performers across multiple disciplines. Raised in a family deeply rooted in strength and performance, Bert grew up with a barbell in his hands and went on to become a 4 time Division 1 All American, SEC Champion, former record holder, and Olympic Trials athlete. In this episode, Bert and Steve discuss strength as a standard, mental toughness, accountability, leadership, brotherhood, tactical culture, resilience, faith, family, legacy, and why modern society desperately needs stronger men physically, mentally, and spiritually. Nick Lavery introduced Bert and Steve, and conversations involving Pat McNamara, special operations culture, human performance, and leadership helped shape this powerful episode. Although Bert never served in the military himself, Sorinex equipment and innovation have played a major role in supporting athletes, veterans, and tactical professionals before, during, and after deployment. This conversation goes far beyond fitness. It’s about purpose, standards, discipline, and becoming the strongest version of yourself in every area of life. Watch on YouTube • Listen on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music #PeacePowerPurposePodcast #BertSorin #Sorinex #Leadership #HumanPerformance