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Hosted by Ryan McCary (TACP Officer / JTAC). A Podcast centering around life in the Military as a Christian.

Ryan McCary


    • Sep 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    Rucking, The Military, and Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 34:47


    Ryan Dives into Rucking, Life in the Military and Life circumstances. Why do things happen the way they do? And what mindset should we have when approaching tough circumstances.Watch Interview Video on YouTube and Subscribe!!!Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM.Intro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Fighter Pilot / FBI SWAT / Christian Missionary w/ Doug McCary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 44:31


    Doug McCary (Ryan's Father) comes on the show to share his Story. From Marine Fighter Pilot, to FBI SWAT Team, to Christian Ministry... Doug shares how his time in the military took a drastic turn when he almost died with a near-Fatal injury, and how that shaped his faith for years to come.Watch Interview Video on YouTube and Subscribe!!!Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM.Listen to Doug every week on SWAT RadioIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Special Warfare Pipelines - CONES Survival Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 44:33


    Ryan walks through 15 Tips to be successful in the Training Pipeline (or any goals you have) - provided by those who have already graduated a Special Warfare Pipeline, as well as some CONES currently in the Pipeline. See below, and enjoy!1. Have thick Skin … be prepared to fail often and bounce back.2. From failure comes clarity… use it to push yourself harder and succeed.3. Have courage for the long haul... it's a marathon not a sprint4. Don't get injured!5. Don't over train – especially on Rucks … Allow proper Recovery Time6. Ice bath if possible7. Its Individual Achievement, with Team Support. Follow Instructions and WORK8. Focus on being the best teammate, not the best performer. Do study groups so your team rises together.9. Do your research, know what you're getting into and enjoy every moment because you prepared.10. Get in to AFSW chats, groups, or communities in order to start connecting with others with similar goals.11. When it gets hard, just tell yourself to make it to the next meal.12. Focus what's in front of you, not the future13. Go in having a WHY … You joined for a purpose … never forget it and use it to fuel your morale on rough days.14. Be coachable and remember that the job is worth it15. Be fit, leave your ego at the door, stay humble… play the game!Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM.Genesis 6:9Romans 3:11-18Romans 3:21-26Intro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Effective CAS - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 18:39


    In Part 1 of this Episode- Ryan discusses a mentality that gets in the way of Effective Close Air Support (or any Job), and how a similar mindset can creep into the Christian walk .Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM.2 Peter 3:17-18Luke 23:39-43Jude 24-25Intro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    RANGER SCHOOL w/ TACP Officer - Todd Duquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 71:49


    Joined by Special Guest Todd Duquette (TACP Officer / JTAC). Todd goes into great detail on his recent experience Graduating Ranger School and how that looked as a Christian. Connect with Todd on Instagram or his website TRAINWITHPURPOSE | Training the Tactical AthleteConnect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Ukraine, Afghanistan, and PTSD w/ Chad Robichaux (Force Recon Marine)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 33:34


    Joined by Special Guest Chad Robichaux (Force Recon Marine, MMA Champion, and Founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation / Save our Allies). Chad shares his Testimony, and also tackles a wide variety of topics. (PTSD, Afghanistan Rescues, and Ukraine Rescues).Connect with Chad on InstagramConnect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Balancing Family & Military w/ SGM Matt Parrish (Green Beret)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 43:39


    Joined by Special Guest Matt Parrish, who has been a Green Beret his whole career, and now is at SOCOM HQ as the Senior Enlisted Leader for POTFF (Preservation of the Family and Force). We dive into both his testimony and time on the ODAs to encourage and pass on lessons learned to fellow believers .Matt is also the Host of SOFCAST (Check it out Here) SOCOMs official PodcastConnect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Stay Ready, Not "Relevant"

    Play Episode Play 10 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 12:33


    Stay Ready, Not "Relevant" ... As a Christian... At Work... And in all aspects of your life.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    NEW TACP PIPELINE w/ Recent Graduate - Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 75:19


    Houston (Graduate of the New TACP Pipeline) joins Ryan to talk through the new changes to the TACP Pipeline and his Spiritual journey throughout.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    An Occupation of Killing (As a Christian)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 24:40


    Ryan does a Deep Dive on a topic that is somewhat controversial... "As a Christian, Can I be in the Military, and participate in a job that expects me to kill people?" Scripture Referenced is below...Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERGenesis 1:26-27Psalm 139:13Genesis 9:6Psalm 144:4Ecclesiastes 3:8Deuteronomy 20:1-4Matthew 5:21-22Romans 12:19Ephesians 1:4-5Intro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    JTAC Integration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 18:15


    Ryan walks through a broad overview of JTAC integration throughout the military... And how Integrating with fellow believers is only possible through the Gospel.Romans 12:16Romans 8:29-30Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Military Equipment, Technology, & Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 15:46


    Ryan explains how the Military Acquisition and Training Process isn't as clean as he thought it'd be... Having a trainer or teacher is crucial... Who is your greatest teacher in the Christian Walk?John 14:15-17, 25-26Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    TACPs in 2030

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021


    Ryan talks through why TACPs have to change, in order to survive past 2030. Then tackles, from a Christian standpoint, how do you approach "works"? Are they Required? How can they be accomplished?Scripture Referenced- James 1:22-24- Romans 7:1-4- John 15:8Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Intentional Leadership w/ Jared Lopes (Dad Tired)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 22:45


    Jared Lopes (Founder of the Dad Tired Ministry) joins Ryan as they dive into what it looks like to be an Intentional Leader.Dad Tired - Website and InstagramConnect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Toxic Leadership in the Military

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 19:43


    Ryan explains observations of Toxic Leadership in the Military, and what parallels it has to being Luke Warm in the Christian Walk.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Tactical vs Strategic Mindset

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 17:02


    Ryan Dives into the difference between Tactical and Strategic mindsets , the effects it has in the TACP Community , and how it applies to the Christian Walk.Scripture Referenced- Romans 5 : 1-5- Romans 6 : 1Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Regrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 15:29


    What should a Person do with his/her regrets? How does the bible tell us to approach them ? And why does the answer to this question lead to Salvation or Death?Scripture Referenced- II Corinthians 7:10- Matthew 27:3-5- Luke 22:60-62- John 21Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    The Cost of Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 21:59


    Ryan deep dives The cost of growth as a military member and as a Believer.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Relationships Drive Our Actions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 16:26


    How can we expect to be BOLD in our Faith if there is not a genuine relationship with Jesus? Ryan unpacks this question and how it applies to all aspects of our lives.Scripture Referenced- John 11:16Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Tactical Patience vs Poor Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 22:57


    Ryan reflects on God's timing , while comparing military examples of Poor Planning & Tactical Patience.Scripture Refrenced- Isaiah 55:8- Matthew 24:36- Psalm 130:5- Proverbs 16:1Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Church'y WORDS you should KNOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 20:49


    Ryan talks through Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification ... Do these words even matter? THEY DO.Scripture Refrenced- Romans 3:23-25- Philippians 2:12-13- Romans 8:28-30Ligonier - Article on GlorificationConnect with Ryan on Social Media...Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Fallen TACPs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 22:42


    Ryan reflects on Memorial Day... looking at Brad Smith and David Gray as examples of great men who laid down their lives for their friends and country. Diving into a biblical example of heroism and love, Ryan looks at the perfect life and perfect sacrifice given by Jesus.Bradley Smith - Silver StarBradley Smith - WODDavid Gray - Heather's Story (Living by Faith)Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    What is your Identity? w/ Major Aaron Rosheim (Black Hawk Pilot)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 30:05


    Special Guest Aaron Rosheim shares his testimony, and how God switched the direction of his life... A much different path then what he originally had in mind.Aarons Instagram Ministry - VOD_GramsConnect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    How can a Loving God send people to Hell?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 21:40


    If you are a Christian, you will be asked this question... Do you know the answer? Listen to this episode as Ryan deep dives a sensitive topic that can ultimately grow your appreciation of the Gospel itself.Sinclair Ferguson Sermon Link - The Justice and Mercy of GodConnect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Ground Commanders Intent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 28:01


    How can we Accomplish a Mission without knowing the Ground Commanders Intent? WE CANT... What is God's intent for our life, and how can we seek to know what that is?Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Land Nav

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 22:29


    What does Land Nav have in common with the Christian Walk? More than you'd think.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Comfort Zones in Korea

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 19:09


    How do comfort zones keep us from executing both Military Objectives and The Christian Walk to our full potential? Ryan dives into both in this episode of MilSpecBeliever.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    ADVERSITY

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 21:16


    Facing Adversity in the Military and as a Christian.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    REST

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 21:21


    Taking needed rest while serving in the Military... How do you Rest as a Christian?Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Mogadishu w/ Jeff Struecker (Black Hawk Down - Army Ranger)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 31:22


    Special Guest Jeff Struecker (Army Ranger) dives into his account of the "Battle of Mogadishu", and how he felt peace, even in the midst's of the most terrifying night of his life.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERJeff Struecker - InstagramIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Tough Choices & Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 21:16


    Tough Decisions and Choices come daily in the military and in life in general.., how do you process these decisions as a Christian?Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    Coordination, Communication, and Execution

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 20:38


    Pre-Coordination and Communication are essential to executing targets in the military...and also extremely helpful when attempting to be "Bold", either in your squadron, or at your workplace. Listen to Ryan dive into these topics in Episode 5 of the Mil Spec Believer podcast.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    THREATS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 24:04


    Ryan talks through threats that we face as Christians in a broken world.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)U2 Article Referenced ... https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/news/the-cuban-missile-crisis-pilot-whose-death-may-have-saved-millions

    Do Hard Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 29:36


    Ryan talks through Physical and Spiritual hardships... How to prepare yourself, how to endure, and how to debrief.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    TACP Schoolhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 33:54


    Ryan talks through the obstacles he faced at the TACP Schoolhouse both Physically and as a Christian.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERMusic License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

    MIL-SPEC Believer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 39:08


    Host Ryan McCary dives into what the Mil Spec Believer Podcast is all about ... Covering his experiences as a TACP Officer , his failures as a Christian, and God's grace for His children.Connect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERMusic License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)

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