The Weight Of The Badge

Follow The Weight Of The Badge
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Serving those who serve us, Hope for Heroes Texas, "The Weight Of The Badge" podcast is committed to the first responders in our communities who selflessly dedicate their lives to protecting ours. They serve day and night in the most challenging circumsta

Brad Cornell


    • May 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 110 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from The Weight Of The Badge with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from The Weight Of The Badge

    Positive Passion - Brad Cornell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 18:21


    passion positive brad cornell
    An Expert - Amanda Meyer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 16:31


    Thank You Chico - Brad Cornell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 12:02


    chico brad cornell
    Don't Miss an Episode - Brad Cornell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 18:44


    brad cornell
    Get the whole Story behind the Story - Brad Cornell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 10:19


    Plan with Dignity - Elizabeth Kingsley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 24:32


    Brad's guest today is Elizabeth Kingsley, from Dignity Memorial. In her words, "Planning ahead for passing is so very important and when a plan is in place it relieves their loved ones of the emotional and financial burden."  Their free Compassion Helpline is 1-866-649-9641, and can be used by anyone. You can also email Elizabeth at elizabeth.kingsley@dignitymemorial. 

    We all need a little Jesus - Brad Cornell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 14:53


    What Does an SRO Do? - David Chavez (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 23:17


    What Does an SRO Do? - David Chavez (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 26:22


    Just Stay Calm - Brad Cornell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 15:09


    stay calm brad cornell
    Pay Close Attention - Brad Cornell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 13:24


    Don't Be Stupid! - Brad Cornell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 12:30


    brad cornell
    Breast Cancer to Brain Cancer to Healed - Kelly McCall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 31:19


    Honoring Her Humble Warrior - Kim Pastore

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 27:40


    Things Are Looking Up - Joe Swann, VP Austin Police Assoc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 23:50


    From Tragedy to Triumph - Luis Farias

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 25:52


    One Awesome Mayor - Greg Maxton, Fair Oaks Ranch TX

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 28:06


    German Officer Visits Texas - Andreas Schultz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 25:01


    The Wind Beneath Todd's Wings - Samantha Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 21:54


    Fair Oaks Texas Picks A Winner For New Chief Of Police - Todd Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 22:12


    Hope For Heroes Is Back - Brad Cornell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 10:49


    heroes brad cornell
    Stay Focused On Your Purpose - Rex Hausmann (Episode 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 26:10


    In our final episode with Rex Hausmann, you will be encouraged in seeing how God can use even a tragedy, such as our guest experienced, to bring even greater direction and focus to our lives. Please check out Episodes 1 & 2 to hear the full story.

    Tragedy, Triumph, and Forgiveness - Rex Hausmann (Episode 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 23:04


    Today in Episode two, join Brad and his returning guest Rex Hausmann,  as his amazing story continues.  How Rex is able to forgive someone who attempted to bring him great harm.

    Triumph Over Tragedy - Rex Hausmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 25:36


    In the first episode of  this special addition, Brad's guest Rex Hausmann, shares the amazing story of God preserving his life in a very tragic  event that unfolded out of nowhere. Truly a story of hope!

    Meet Bailey In "Prayer For Bears" - Taya Kyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 22:40


    Taya Kyle, despite tragically losing her husband Chris Kyle a former Navy Seal, has written a delightful children's book for all ages. In this episode Taya tells her story of writing "Bailey The Grateful Bear".

    Jorge Pastore Will Not Be Forgotten - Kim Pastore

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 28:06


    The tragic  loss of APD officer Jorge Pastore has resulted in a foundation that will be a huge support to police officers, first responders, and their families in the coming days and years. His wife Kim has decided "to make his sacrifice worth something", having clear cut goals for the foundation; including funding an extensive training facility, physical and mental wellness programs, and gathering support from businesses through community engagement. You don't want to miss this podcast!

    Helping Officers With Daycare - Steve Perez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 18:00


    Chief of Police, Steve Perez has been helping people live safer lives since he took office two years ago. Our goal at Hope for Heroes is to encourage officers and their families.  A new initiative we are working on is to assist funding their daycare needs.  

    Gangs, Homicides, and Faith - Isaiah Gault

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 24:10


    Welcome back to Hope for Heroes, where Brad speaks with Isaiah Gault. This conversation is sobering and paints a painfully real picture of what our first responders endure every day. Isaiah is very candid about how being  a police officer effects his life and those of his family. 

    Have Faith & Be Funky - Shelby Johnson

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 16:50


    Shelby Johnson, founder of "Faith & Funky Junk Thrift Barn" in Boerne, Texas,  shares her vision and desire to bless the community through a charity organization that provides essential goods and services to those in need. 

    Life Changed With One Decision - Brian McVey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 26:12


    Our hero today is Brian McVey, former Chicago police officer, who was medically disabled. He shares his incredible story, helping us to better understand what officers and their families endure. This is why Hope for Heroes gets behind our first responders, cheering them on and encouraging them.

    Behind The Scenes - Josh Wilson & Wendi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 13:23


    Hope for Heroes wouldn't have the strong impact it does without Josh Wilson, our "social media guru", and Wendi, our secretary. In this episode they share a little of their story and the part they now play in being a blessing to our first responders.

    A Sliver Of Hope Is All It Takes - Lance & Elaine Schladoer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 17:46


    Lance & Elaine Schladoer, with Sliver of Hope Ministries, have an amazing redemption story! Join Brad Cornell and his guests today as they give you just a preview of God's mercy in their lives, bringing them out of a very otherwise hopeless situation.

    Meet the President! - Robert Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 17:57


    Hope for Heroes President of the Board, Robert Cook, is our guest today! Robert's humble approach bring stability and wisdom to the HFH  mission of serving our police and first responders.

    Ahmed Jafferally - The American Dream Is Still Alive!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 13:39


    Brad's guest Ahmed Jafferally, is a sponsor for Hope for Heroes and is using his talents and resources from his business success to bless our police and first responders. Ahmed went from a dry cleaning business with his uncle to the express car wash "Club Car Wash", with 26 currently running in central Texas and another 13 under way. 

    Unexpected Blessing - Wendi Pattillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 9:29


    On a Saturday morning, quite by accident, Wendi and her husband Doug found themselves observing the beauty of one our Hope For Heroes greetings. They were "blown away" at the spirit of love and hope the officers and their families were experiencing!

    Family Fun Day Recap - Brad Cornell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 13:34


    Brad is excited to give you a recap of the events and contributors of the Family Fun Day that we had on July 1st at Y-Bell Ranch Supply in Boerne. He also is giving an update on our new Hope for Heroes greetings location, now happening at The Kendall in Boerne.

    Saving the Day - Ryan Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 11:42


    Heart warming "Untold Stories".  Ryan Cook is one of a family of officers who is making a difference in the lives of everyday people.

    From Abuse to Author - Adam Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 32:04


    Adam Davis has an incredible "Untold Story". Actually, he has written about his stories as a noted author of several books, including "Behind The Badge", "Bulletproof Marriage", "Unconquered", and others. He has been guest on several radio and TV shows, some of which are The Glenn Beck Program, Family Life Today, and his recent appearance on Huckabee's Jukebox.

    Untold Stories - Brad Cornell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 4:53


    Today Brad and the team are kicking off a new season adding this podcast as a YouTube channel. We are exited to let you not only hear but see the man behind the mic, as he embarks upon a series of "Untold Stories".  Those that most of us have never heard before from our heroes; police, fire fighters, and first responders. https://youtu.be/BrqDFnqNjvA

    untold stories brad cornell
    Being Part Of The Change - Chris Dingman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 25:07


    Officer Chris Dingman graduated from the Police Academy in 2020. He worked at the Northeast ISD as a School Resource Officer (SRO) before joining the Boerne PD in April 2022 as its Community Police Officer who is the face of the Boerne PD: organizing events, meeting with civic and school organizations, and interacting with the commercial businesses in Boerne.Officer Dingman's uncle was an SRO who instilled in Chris the desire to serve, and “If you want to see things change, you have to be part of the change” is Chris' motto. Chris notes that, “Every call is different, so each day I wear many different hats.” Chris also notes that: “You meet people on the worst day of their lives, and so every day on patrol is different, and the PD has to change with the times as society and the penal code changes.”

    Committed To Solving A Crime - David Fugitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 22:31


    David Fugitt has been a homicide detective for 19 years.  Starting off as a patrol officer for 4 1/2 years, David wanted to get into investigations. His first homicide case was of the well know Atheist, Madalyn Murray O'Hair. David has solved a high percentage of homicides in Austin and we are proud to honor him today for his dedication and service. 

    Crimes Against Children - Trent Watts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 26:41


    Trent Watts has served with the Austin Police Department 25 years.  After a terrible car accident that took a long time to recover from, Trent can look back and see how it fashioned who he is today.  As a detective and an officer good at interrogation, he has compassion for the victims of child crimes and human trafficking. Truly one of our heroes who we can be thankful is on our streets carrying "The Weight of the Badge".

    Backyard Missions - Chad Mason

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 25:41


    Chad Mason is Missions Pastor at  First Baptist Church Boerne. Chad's passion for the mission of Hope For Heroes parallels with his vision for those abroad. Let Chad encourage you to be a part of what this Texas bunch is doing to support our local officers and first responders.

    Protecting our Schools - Ken Casaday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 18:24


    Join Brad as he visits with the man who helped him start Hope For Heroes, Ken Casaday. Ken was an officer with the Austin Police Department  and the President of the Austin Police Association for 30 years.  Now after retiring from there, has recently become school resource officer for Travis School District. This school can surely feel safer knowing there's a man of Ken's integrity and experience watching over them. 

    Please Share What Is Happening in Austin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 25:28


    Last week Brad welcomed back Joe Swann from the Austin Police Office Association. Joe has given us real insight into the recent happenings in Austin. If you have already heard this podcast from last week, please share it with others, that we could continue our support of these heroes and first responders.

    The Truth About Austin Happenings - Joe Swann

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 25:28


    This week Brad welcomes back Joe Swann from the Austin Police Office Association. Joe gives us real insight, found know no where else, of the current happenings in the last few week's events in Austin.

    Social Media Is Important - Josh Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 25:30


    Josh Wilson, and his brother, Trevor Wilson, operate a business called Webxpand, a full service digital marketing agency. They do anything online whether it is marketing or advertising: it's about getting the word out there about your business, podcast, etc. Their core philosophy is helping people meet their goals. Hope for Heroes grabbed Josh's heart strings and he knew he wanted to be a part of it. So look forward for more good things and innovations to come.

    Surviving A Law Enforcement Marriage - Ken Casaday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 28:48


    Join Brad as he visits with the man who helped him start Hope For Heroes, Ken Casaday. Ken, now being the President of the Austin Police Association, has been with the Austin Police Department for 25 years. Today they are discussing the toll being a police officer takes on their families and marriages. They're beginning  SALEM - "surviving a law enforcement marriage". These are conferences which endeavor to help officers at the professional level, and will be a huge support to those who carry "The Weight Of The Badge".

    Being Part Of The Change - Chris Dingman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 25:19


    Officer Chris Dingman graduated from the Police Academy in 2020. He worked at the Northeast ISD as a School Resource Officer (SRO) before joining the Boerne PD in April 2022 as its Community Police Officer who is the face of the Boerne PD: organizing events, meeting with civic and school organizations, and interacting with the commercial businesses in Boerne.Officer Dingman's uncle was an SRO who instilled in Chris the desire to serve, and “If you want to see things change, you have to be part of the change” is Chris' motto. Chris notes that, “Every call is different, so each day I wear many different hats.” Chris also notes that: “You meet people on the worst day of their lives, and so every day on patrol is different, and the PD has to change with the times as society and the penal code changes.”

    Experiencing 9/11 - Rick Goodrich

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 35:15


    Rick Goodrich enlisted in the USAF at the age of 18, served 22 years and graduated from the Air Force Command and Staff College and went on to earn a BS degree in Criminal Justice from Middle Tennessee State University. Goodrich then went to work for the federal government and retired after 22 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) having worked with numerous inter-agency task forces during his distinguished career. Goodrich most recently served as the supervisor for the San Antonio Texas Anti-Gang Initiative (TAG) and is now the Chief of Safety and Security for the Boerne Police Department.In this episode Goodrich describes his time at the 9/11 World Trade Center catastrophe and his six years in Bogota Columbia with the Narco Terror Group. He also describes his work as Chief of Safety and how Boerne has become something of a training center for officers involved in school safety.

    A Man Of Steel & Velvet - Sheriff Al Auxier

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 27:00


    Joining Brad today is Kendal County Sheriff, Al Auxier. As you will hear in this interview today, there are many new challenges facing us in 2023. Though Al is uncertain of some of the solutions to current issues, he is trusting in God every step of the way. As Al states, "you've gotta' lean on something outside yourself".  It is an honor to have someone of such noble character serving us and carrying "The Weight Of The Badge". 

    Claim The Weight Of The Badge

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel