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June 2025

Unseen to Unshakable: Lora Thorson on Faith, Change, and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be
“I just wanted to feel comfortable in my own skin.” — Lora Thorson
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Lora Thorson
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From Rock Bottom to Redemption: Jeremy Morris & the Power of Wild Courage | Ep. 151
"If you really knew me, would you still love me?" — Jeremy Morris
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Lora Thorson
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Ep. 150 | Train for Chaos: Master Emotional Control & Survive the Worst | John Hearne
"If your training only works when you're calm, it's not training—it's theater." John Hearne
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Lora Thorson
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Ep. 149 | Instructor & Advocate: Lora Thorson’s Rise as a Defender | From Sling’N Lead Podcast
"The thing I tried to repress my whole life turned out to be my superpower." - Lora Thorson
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Lora Thorson
1:15:12

May 2025

Ep. 148 | Facing Trauma with Raw Courage | Christian’s Story
“Quitting is forever. Everything else is temporary.” - Christian Griffith
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Lora Thorson
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Ep. 147 | Special Forces Secrets for Armed Citizens | Shane Kerwin
“A gunfight is just a problem to solve. It just happens to involve guns and have deadly consequences.” — Shane Kerwin
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Lora Thorson
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Ep. 146 | Stop Wasting Time: What Every Gun Owner Needs to Hear Before Their Next Class | Kent Hower
"The best instructors don’t give you what you lack — they help reveal what you already have." – Kent Hower
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Lora Thorson
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Ep. 145 | Beyond the Gun: Responsibility, Reality & Readiness with Will Workman
“We’re not carrying lucky charms. We’re carrying firearms we might actually need to use.” — Will Workman
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Lora Thorson
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Ep. 144 | How to Build Unstoppable Discipline and Face Life's Toughest Battles | Brian Hill | The Complete Combatant
"Be the teacher that believes in the best version of others, even before they see it themselves." — Brian Hill
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Lora Thorson
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April 2025

Ep. 143 | Inside the Mind of a Predator: Truths, Myths & How to Protect Your Family | Ross Hick
“If your only plan is to shoot the offender, what happens when it’s your brother, your dad, or your husband?” — Ross Hick
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Lora Thorson
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Ep. 142 | Beyond Gunfights: How Preparedness Can Save Lives | Jonathan Willis
“Luck is not a plan. Taking personal responsibility and gaining the right skills is essential.” Jonathan Willis, Gunset Training Group
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Lora Thorson
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