Michael “The Menace” Johnson has spent more than 16 years fighting at the highest level in the UFC. But the real story isn’t just what happened inside the cage. It’s losing his father as a kid. Watching his mother carry the weight of the family. Learning how to turn pain, anger, losses, surgeries, and setbacks into motivation to keep moving. In this episode, Michael opens up about what it takes to be resilient, fighting through fear, taking personal responsibility, and how he kept going when life knocked him down. Follow Michael on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/menacefight/?hl=en 00:00 Michael Johnson Intro 00:52 Welcome Michael “The Menace” Johnson 01:58 20 surgeries and 18 years of fighting 02:46 The no-quit mindset that built his career 04:13 Turning street fights into a UFC career 05:46 Losing his father at a young age 07:15 How his mother’s strength shaped him 09:34 Advice for young men acting out in pain 11:06 Dealing with hate, critics, and online comments 13:44 What it really takes to walk into the cage 15:54 Fear, nerves, and the mindset before a fight 18:52 The truth about cutting weight 21:31 How Michael found Springfield Fight Club 22:58 Making it to the UFC in only two years 24:17 The long road to The Ult

Eric Metaxas is an author, speaker, and host of The Eric Metaxas Show. He believes America cannot move forward unless we remember where we came from. In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with Eric to talk about the American Revolution, the Christian foundation of our country, the courage of our Founding Fathers, and why the story of America is not just for history books, it’s vital knowledge for every American. So why does it seem the core of our history has been rewritten? Eric breaks down why the views of the current political landscape are not what this country was founded on, why virtue and faith were essential to the founding, and why this moment in America requires courage, conviction, and a willingness to fight for what is true. Links discussed in todays episode: Revolution: https://ericmetaxas.com/books/revolution/ Socrates In The City: https://socratesinthecity.com/ Eric Metaxas Show: https://ericmetaxas.com/ Follow Eric on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ericmetaxas 00:56 Welcome Eric Metaxas 02:13 Eric’s New Book: Revolution 03:14 Why Americans Must Know Their Story 08:34 The Clash of Worldviews Behind the Revolution 13:02 America Has Forgotten Who We Are 17:01 The Christian Foundation of Am

Veteran Recon Marine Cody Cohen’s story is built on service, pressure, and purpose. Cody shares what it took to step into one of the most demanding communities in the Marine Corps, the mindset that was forged through training and combat, and how those lessons carried into every chapter of his life that followed. After his time in the Marines, Cody continued serving through law enforcement before eventually coming to a crossroads that had him taking a stand for freedom amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. He then stepped into his role with Genesis Arms, where he now helps bring the GEN-12 platform to military, law enforcement, and home defense users. This conversation goes beyond weapons and gear. It’s about discipline, resilience, responsibility, and the kind of men who are willing to make hard decisions when others won’t. Follow Cody on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cody_cohen_actual/ Genesis Arms: https://genesisarms.com 00:00 Cody Cohen’s Story 00:57 Welcome Cody Cohen 03:13 The GEN-12 and Genesis Arms 04:12 Reinventing the Shotgun 05:53 From Breaching Tool to Primary Weapon 07:09 How the GEN-12 Works 10:15 Future-Proofing the Shotgun 12:24 Military, Law Enforcement, and Home Defense 15:21 Changing Tactics for

Sidney Gordon is the founder and CEO of Core Medical Group, an entrepreneur, hunter, jiu jitsu practitioner, and advocate for helping people take ownership of their health. In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with Syd to discuss the real cost of building success from nothing, the discipline required to lead, and why success never happens overnight. Syd shares his entrepreneurial journey, the sacrifices that came with building Core Medical Group, and the lessons he learned through every step that lead him there. Chad and Syd also dive into men’s health, hormone therapy, peptides, veteran wellness, and the work Core Medical Group is doing to support the veteran and first responder community. This conversation is about health, discipline, brotherhood, resilience, and what it takes to rebuild yourself from the inside out. 00:00 Sidney Gordon Intro 01:36 Welcome Sydney Gordon 02:57 Core Medical, Veterans, and Health 03:34 Married Into the “Punisher” Family 06:22 Bow Hunting, Brotherhood, and Finding Peace 09:40 Syd’s Entrepreneurial Journey 12:13 Jiu Jitsu, Humility, and Service 13:46 The Myth of Overnight Success 17:50 Blackzilians, MMA, and Building Community 24:25 From Business to Hormone Therapy 29:58 The Trut