When Military Service Ends… the Battle Doesn’t Always End With It

We Really Thought This Was Cool? | The Stuff We Thought Was Cool Growing Up

Remember backward hats, giant shorts, loud bass systems, tube socks, and movies we thought were classics? Yeah…we need to talk about it. In this episode of Four Titles, One Truth, Tommie and Lance take a break from heavy conversations and look back at the trends, styles, habits, and moments we were convinced made us cool growing up…that now make absolutely no sense. From backward hats, baggy shorts, loud bass systems, and tube socks…to old movies, TV shows, and “old man habits” we used to laugh at, this conversation is full of nostalgia, laughter, and the realization that aging slowly turns all of us into our parents. The guys also talk about things today’s generation would never understand, trends they secretly wish would come back, and why every generation eventually looks back and wonders: “What were we thinking?” If you grew up in the 80s or 90s… this episode is for you. four titles one truth, nostalgia podcast, 80s nostalgia, 90s nostalgia, growing up in the 90s, black podcast, funny podcast, generational podcast, old school trends, things we thought were cool, 90s fashion, old school memories, black culture podcast, lifestyle podcast, military veterans podcast, fathers podcast, husbands podcast, funny conversation podcast, backward hats, loud bass systems, old man habits, Gen X podcast, aging humor, comedy conversation podcast, tube socks, 90s culture, growing up black in the 80s and 90s

When Military Service Ends… the Battle Doesn’t Always End With It

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, retired Army leaders Tommie Jones and Lance Taylor sit down with Navy Chaplain Dr. Larry Brant to talk about the difficult reality of suicide in the military, mental health, leadership guilt, trauma after deployment, and the emotional weight carried by service members long after they return home. Tommie opens up about losing Soldiers under his leadership to suicide and tragic circumstances after combat deployments, while Dr. Brant brings insight from years of counseling and supporting military members through some of their darkest moments. This is not a clinical discussion. This is a real conversation about pain, leadership, trauma, accountability, faith, and the questions many veterans and families still struggle to answer. 🔥 What’s Covered: * Military suicide and life after combat * PTSD, trauma, and emotional isolation * Leadership guilt after losing soldiers * Why some veterans struggle after returning home * Mental health in the military * Faith, grief, and personal responsibility * The emotional toll on leaders and families * Why suicide is more complex than many people realize 📘 About Dr. Larry Brant New Book Available Now: Restoring the Broken 🌐 Website: Restoring the Broken 🎧 Audiobook Available On: Amazon & Audible 📧 Contact: chapsbrant@yahoo.com [chapsbrant@yahoo.com] 🎙️ Four Titles, One Truth is a real-talk podcast for Black men, fathers, husbands, veterans, and anyone navigating life, identity, leadership, and growth through honest conversation and lived experience. military suicide, veteran mental health, PTSD, military PTSD, suicide awareness, veterans podcast, army leadership, military trauma, combat trauma, life after deployment, chaplain interview, military mental health, black veterans, Army veterans, Navy chaplain, leadership and loss, suicide prevention, veterans after war, military life, four titles one truth, Tommie Jones, Lance Taylor, military podcast, mental health conversation, trauma and leadership, surviving war, military transition, depression in veterans, grief and leadership, veteran suicide awareness

Politics Feels Different When You’re Black

What happens when politics stops feeling political… and starts feeling personal? There are moments when politics stop feeling distant… and start feeling personal. In this episode of Four Titles, One Truth, Tommie and Lance have an honest conversation about what the current political climate feels like through their lens as Black men, fathers, husbands, and veterans. This isn’t a debate about parties. It’s a conversation about identity, race, representation, patriotism, frustration, responsibility, and the emotional weight many Black Americans feel in today’s America. The conversation explores questions surrounding racism, political division, DEI, voting rights, leadership, family conversations, and what it means to stay informed without becoming consumed by anger. If you’ve ever felt like politics impacts your life differently depending on who you are...this conversation is for you. What’s Covered * Why politics feels personal for many Black Americans * Serving America while questioning how America sees you * Why some people believe racism no longer exists * DEI, race conversations, and political frustration * The emotional impact of modern politics on Black families * Staying informed without becoming consumed by anger * Leadership, identity, and protecting the next generation black men black culture politics race in america dei racism black fathers black veterans social issues voting rights american politics black voices leadership current events four titles one truth mental health black families identity patriotism real conversations

Success Isn't Enough...Now What? | The Truth About Achievement & Emptiness

What happens when you do everything right… build the career, provide for your family, and become the man you said you’d be… and it still doesn’t feel like enough? In this episode of Four Titles, One Truth, Tommie and Lance sit down with Albert Butler (CPA, author, father, and leader) for a real conversation about success, identity, and the quiet tension many men carry but rarely talk about. This isn’t about money, titles, or status. It’s about what happens after you achieve those things—and realize something still feels off. Through lived experience, the conversation explores: • The moment success stops feeling like success • The pressure to achieve and who we’re really doing it for • What success actually costs behind the scenes • Identity beyond titles, roles, and accomplishments • The shift from leaving something to your children…to leaving something in them This is not advice. This is perspective real thoughts, real experiences, and honest reflection from three men navigating life, purpose, and what it truly means to feel fulfilled. If you’ve ever questioned whether success alone is enough…this conversation is for you. success, purpose, identity, masculinity, fatherhood, leadership, personal growth, black men, generational wealth, legacy, mental health for men, life after success, fulfillment, entrepreneurship mindset

Are we Raising Boys Too Fast?

In this episode of Four Titles, One Truth, Tommie and Lance sit down with Kaleth Wright to have an honest, unfiltered conversation about fatherhood, pressure, and the reality of raising boys into men. This isn’t a parenting guide. This is a real conversation between fathers who have already raised their sons and are now looking back at the results. Together, they explore: * When fathers start expecting boys to act like men * How upbringing and environment shape parenting decisions * The pressure placed on young boys too early * What may be lost when boys are rushed into manhood * The difference between preparing sons and overloading them * Honest reflection on what worked and what may have missed the mark With decades of leadership experience and lived perspective, this conversation goes beyond theory and into reality what was done, what was learned, and what fathers see now in the men their sons have become. If you’ve ever questioned how to raise a son, or reflected on how you were raised, this episode will challenge you to think deeper. 🎙️ Four Titles, One Truth A real-talk podcast for Black men navigating life as fathers, husbands, veterans, and men—built on lived experience, not advice. Let's Keep The Conversation Going?