Men Pursuing More

"The fight doesn’t end at home—warriors helping warriors win the battle within."
 
In Episode 39, Kevin Weaver shares his powerful journey from Air Force service to launching The Warrior’s Journey—a life-saving mission built on the simple truth that no one heals alone. Kevin walks us through the battles many veterans face long after their uniform is retired—battles with isolation, identity, and invisible wounds—and how peer-to-peer, warrior-led support has become the bridge to hope, healing, and purpose. From faith-driven resilience to national impact, this episode is a call to action for any man ready to fight for more—whether for himself or a brother in need.
Learn more about The Warriors Journey at:
TWJ.ORG
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Podcast Produced by: KB PODCASTS
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“Survivor. Warrior. Faith in Action.”
In episode 38 of Men Pursuing More, we sit down with Mitchell Kieffer, a retired U.S. Air Force Captain, Purple Heart recipient, and two-time Ultimate Champion of the Warrior Games. After surviving a devastating IED blast and battling traumatic brain injury and 10 broken vertebrates, Mitchell went on to compete in the Invictus Games and was Coach/Captain of the All-Air Force Triathlon Team while also overcoming stage 4 melanoma cancer. Through every challenge, he credits God’s divine intervention for guiding his path, strengthening his faith, and giving him the resilience to keep fighting.
Now, as the CEO of Business Leaders Quick Reaction Force LLC, Mitchell is dedicated to helping veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses succeed. His journey has been featured on ESPN, Fox & Friends, and across multiple national platforms, inspiring others through his testimony of perseverance, faith, and purpose. Speaking on prestigious stages such as the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Air Force Memorial, and Army vs. Air Force football games, Mitchell shares how God’s plan, an unshakable mindset, and a warrior’s spirit have shaped his journey of triumph through resiliency.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-r-kieffer-75a834b  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchell_kieffer_capt/
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Website: www.BusinessLeadersQRF.com
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Podcast Produced by: KB PODCASTS
Podcast Music: SOUNDSTRIPE

"Wounded in War, Strengthened by Brotherhood"
In this powerful episode of Men Pursuing More, we sit down with U.S. Air Force veteran Chris Aguilera to hear his remarkable journey from growing up in El Paso to surviving a helicopter crash in 2010 that left him in a medically induced coma. Chris opens up about the challenges he faced during multiple deployments, his long recovery that included over 30 surgeries, and learning to live with a prosthetic leg. He shares his battles with PTSD, his determination to remain in the military despite a dead foot, and how he found purpose again through running a half marathon, competing in the Warrior and Invictus Games, and working with Homes for Our Troops. Chris’s story is one of resilience, grit, and refusing to let adversity define him. Tune in to be inspired by a warrior who never stopped pursuing more.
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Podcast Produced by: KB PODCASTS
Podcast Music: SOUNDSTRIPE

"K-9 Unit, Combat Veteran, Warrior Athlete."
 
In Episode 36 of Men Pursuing More, Len Anderson shares a powerful story marked by service, sacrifice, and resilience. Len shares what it was like growing up in South Carolina, moving often due to his father’s military career, and attending four different high schools. He reflects on his own decision to enlist, his early challenges in the military, and his role in security forces, including his unique work with the elite K-9 training unit. Len offers insight into what it takes to train and trust a military working dog, especially in high-stakes environments.
Len opens up about his two deployments to Afghanistan and the tragic 2012 patrol that changed his life, leading to more than 50 surgeries and the use of a prosthetic arm. He shares how adaptive sports like the Warrior Games and Invictus Games helped him find new strength and purpose through competition and training. 
Follow Len online at:
https://www.4-thefallen.org/
 
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“A wounded warrior’s road to healing and helping others”
In this powerful episode 35 of Men Pursuing More, we sit down with wounded combat veteran Steve Otero, whose journey from Houston, Texas, to the frontlines of war, and back again, is marked by grit, faith, healing, and purpose. Steve opens up about his early life in Houston—navigating the challenges of his parents’ divorce, finding peace in camping trips, and even running away during a difficult season. His decision to enlist after high school led him into the unique role of a combat photographer in the U.S. Air Force, where he was embedded with combat units and captured powerful images under fire during deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Steve shares raw insight into his battles with PTSD, the breakthrough moments in treatment, and the physical challenges he faced.  Now a podcast host himself, Steve uses his voice and story to empower others battling invisible wounds and striving for growth. This episode is a testament to redemption, resilience, and the journey of becoming more.
 
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https://natureofwellness.buzzsprout.com/
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Podcast Produced by: KB PODCASTS
Podcast Music: SOUNDSTRIPE

“Unbreakable: The Fight Beyond the Battlefield”
In this powerful episode 34 of “Men Pursuing More”, Master Sgt. August O’Niell shares his journey from growing up in Maine to becoming an elite Air Force Pararescueman. With both parents in the military, August moved often before landing in South Florida for high school. He opens up about the early decisions that led him to enlist—encouraged by his mom’s advice and the promise of college through military service. August details the intense selection process for Pararescue (PJs) and recounts the life-changing 2011 mission in Afghanistan that left him severely wounded. He speaks candidly about the physical and emotional battles that followed—years of surgeries, PTSD, and ultimately choosing to amputate his leg in 2014.
Despite unimaginable setbacks, August fought his way back—physically, mentally, and spiritually. He shares the long road to returning to his unit, the support of his team, and the warrior mindset that carried him through. From his inspiring “pineapple story” of connection and brotherhood to competing in the Warrior and Invictus Games, August continues to train and lead with purpose. 
 
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Podcast Produced by: KB PODCASTS
Podcast Music: SOUNDSTRIPE

From Struggle to Surrender — How Faith, Mentorship, and God’s Calling Shaped a Man on Mission.  
 
In Episode 33 of the Men Pursuing More podcast, Aaron Topp shares a powerful journey of faith, growth, and God's relentless pursuit of his heart. From his early years in Randolph, MN, to the move to Northfield filled with football success and family tension, Aaron opens up about the experiences that shaped him. He walks through his college years at UMD and NDSU, working with his dad, and the transformation that began with the birth of his daughter and when the Bible on tape stirred something deeper. Aaron shares how God used that moment to lead him into full surrender, opening doors through mentorship at Evergreen Church and later River Valley Church, where he grew in leadership and calling—from intern to youth pastor to Eagan campus pastor. He also unpacks the heart behind the Be the Man 30-Day Challenge and how God is using it to raise up men to lead with faith, courage, and purpose.
 
 
 
 
Join River Valley Eagan Campus Alpha Group this Fall to learn more about the Bible and Jesus
 
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https://www.rivervalley.org/
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Podcast Produced by: KB PODCASTS
Podcast Music: SOUNDSTRIPE

“Shaping champions from the inside out”
In Episode 32 of the Men Pursuing Morepodcast, we sit down with Jay Holgate—a man whose journey from Augusta, Georgia to the sidelines of elite athletic performance.  Jay reflects on his Southern roots, an early brush with greatness working at the Masters and how local legends like Charlie Watters ignited a lifelong passion for sports. Coach J walks us through his post-college grind, personal hardships in real estate and divorce, and the resilience that pulled him through. From writing for Yahoo Sports to working beside Fox Sports and ESPN, Jay carved a path in live radio before stepping into his true calling—mentally equipping quarterbacks, golfers, and baseball players to perform under pressure. He shares the highs, the setbacks, and the spiritual awakening that brought him clarity and purpose. This episode is a powerful reminder that growth often follows struggle—and that finishing well starts with pursuing more.
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https://sportsintervention.com/
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Podcast Produced by: KB PODCASTS
 
Podcast Music: SOUNDSTRIPE