Wes Whitlock: The Man Behind Rogue American Apparel & a Culture That Stands for Something

Wes Whitlock: The Man Behind Rogue American Apparel & a Culture That Stands for Something

What does it mean to truly stand for something? Wes Whitlock, founder and CEO of Rogue American Apparel, joins the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for a powerful conversation about building more than a brand, but creating a culture rooted in discipline, service, brotherhood, and purpose. From serving as a United States Marine and working as a private military contractor to founding Rogue American Apparel in 2011, Wes has dedicated his life to building communities centered around conviction, resilience, and living for something bigger than yourself. As the founder of Rogue American Apparel, Invader Coffee, and Disciples of Iron, Wes continues to create a movement that reaches far beyond clothing, connecting veterans, law enforcement, first responders, and everyday Americans through shared values and purpose. In this episode, Wes Whitlock shares his perspective on: • Building Rogue American Apparel • Life lessons from the Marine Corps • Transitioning after service • Entrepreneurship and creating a mission-driven brand • Fatherhood and leaving a legacy • Discipline, leadership, and personal growth • Finding purpose through adversity This conversation goes beyond business. It’s about legacy. It’s about purpose. It’s about standing for something. Follow the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for conversations about faith, resilience, leadership, fatherhood, mental health, service, and personal transformation. Guest: Wes Whitlock Founder & CEO: Rogue American Apparel Founder: Invader Coffee Founder: Disciples of Iron Host: Going Rogue with Wes Whitlock United States Marine Private Military Contractor #PeacePowerPurposePodcast #WesWhitlock #RogueAmericanApparel #InvaderCoffee #MarineCorps

The Silent Struggle of Successful Men | Black Hawk Pilot Adam Jones on Faith, Identity & Purpose

Success does not always equal fulfillment. In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Adam Jones joins the show to discuss the silent struggle many high-performing men face when achievements, titles, and accomplishments no longer provide the fulfillment they expected. Adam is a former Army Captain, UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, and Founder & CEO of Kingdom Operatives. After years of pursuing success and leadership, Adam discovered that true identity is not found in what we accomplish, but in who God created us to become. In this conversation, we discuss: • The silent struggle within high performers • Achievement vs alignment • Chasing success but still feeling something is missing • Correcting drift before it pulls you away from your purpose • The “weapons of mass deception” that keep men stuck • Discovering your Kingdom assignment • Learning to receive the love of the Father • Faith, family, leadership, and living with purpose This episode is for the men who have built the career, reached the goals, and checked the boxes but still feel God calling them toward something greater. Your identity is bigger than your achievements. Connect with Adam Jones: Kingdom Operatives: https://kingdomoperatives.com Instagram: @KingdomOperatives Subscribe to the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for conversations about faith, mental health, leadership, resilience, and transformation. #PeacePowerPurposePodcast #AdamJones #KingdomOperatives #MensMentalHealth #JesusChrist

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