Rich Graham was isolated in the California desert during the third phase of Navy SEAL training when an instructor announced that a plane had hit the World Trade Center. After all the mind games they had already endured during hell week, the class assumed it was another prank. Then the second tower was hit, and the instructors told them, “boys, we’re going to war.” Rich recalls the surreal morning of 9/11 and how the energy, intensity, and purpose of their training changed instantly.

This one is personal for Chad. He sits down with his longtime professor, Carlson Gracie Jr., for a conversation about the family and the art that have shaped the world of fighting. Carlson shares stories about his grandfather Carlos Gracie, his father Carlson Gracie Sr., the early days of Vale Tudo and the UFC, and what it was like growing up inside one of the most influential families in martial arts.

War is changing faster than most people realize, and Dave Cosnotti has seen it firsthand. After more than two decades in Army Special Forces, Dave now works alongside American and allied forces on modern national security challenges involving drones, AI, cyber warfare, critical infrastructure, and the rapidly evolving battlefield. Dave’s biggest warning isn’t that America has already lost its edge — it’s that being on top today guarantees nothing about tomorrow. Warfare is evolving too quickly for old advantages to last forever, and the next world order may belong to whoever learns, adapts, and moves fastest when the rules change.

MKUltra is supposed to be a dark chapter of American history that closed decades ago. James Martinez doesn’t believe it ever really ended. He argues the experiments simply evolved — from drugs, hypnosis, and behavioral conditioning into technologies capable of collecting brain data, influencing behavior, and potentially reaching directly into the human mind. James has unique views, built upon decades of studying MKUltra. What follows is a conversation shaped by that worldview — skeptical of official narratives, deeply suspicious of where technology is taking us, and willing to go places most people wouldn’t even consider.

In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with Justin to unpack what he’s learned from working around elite performers, operators, executives, innovators, and fighters. They talk about why the best aren’t afraid to fail, how high-performing teams attack hard problems, why execution matters more than having all the answers, and what happens when driven people realize they can’t control every outcome. Key Topics: – What Justin learned working with Delta Force/CAG, Nike, Apple, DARPA, and the CIA – The problem-solving principle: “Solving the wrong problem well still fails” – How failure builds resilience and exposes the next level you need to reach – Why execution separates people who know what to do from people who actually get results – The importance of identifying the real problem instead of treating symptoms – How martial arts shaped Chad and Justin’s views on discipline, suffering, and performance – What he learned sitting inside high-pressure rooms with figures like Kanye West – Why fear and the need for control can affect even the most capable people – How faith and surrender changed Justin’s understanding of resilience The environments may look completely different, but Justin keeps seeing the same principles

In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with one of his personal military heroes for a deeply personal conversation about Craig’s journey from the SEAL Teams to founding Veterans For Child Rescue. Craig explains what first opened his eyes to the scale of child trafficking in America, how his daughter Aspen was abducted and raped shortly after he launched the organization, and why her decision to fight back only strengthened their mission.

America can’t be resilient if it can’t feed itself — and Patrick Montgomery believes we’ve handed far too much control of our food supply to everyone but American farmers. In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with the former Army Ranger and KC Cattle Company founder for a blunt conversation about the disappearing American farm, foreign influence over our meat industry, and why food supply needs to be treated as national security. Key Topics: – Why American farms are disappearing – China’s influence over the U.S. pork industry – Brazil’s growing control over American beef – Why America has fewer cattle despite a much larger population – The aging American farmer and the missing next generation – What COVID exposed about our fragile food supply – Why food supply is national security Americans have gotten used to food always being there. Patrick’s warning is simple: if we lose the ability to feed our own people and military, everything else becomes secondary.

The American church has stayed quiet for too long, and Pastor Allen Jackson believes the country is paying the price. In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with Pastor Jackson for a blunt conversation about churches avoiding so-called “political” issues, backing away from culture, and why biblical truth has been treated like something too dangerous to say from the pulpit. Pastor Jackson goes straight at marriage, biological sex, education, public morality, faith in government, and the role Christians should play in their own communities. His message is simple: the church was never called to hide, play it safe, or surrender the culture without a fight. Key Topics: – Why “political issues” are often biblical issues – How silence weakened the church’s influence – Why pastors are afraid to speak clearly – The culture war inside schools and communities – Faith, freedom, Israel, and the future of America – Why Christians need to stop sitting on the sidelines This is not a polite conversation about staying “in the middle.” It is a challenge to the church to find its backbone again.

How did Duck Dynasty become the most popular reality series of all time? What really happened behind the cameras? Why was it so successful? And what is the Robertson family doing next? In this must-watch episode of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with a special guests Jase and Willie Robertson from the Duck Dynasty family for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about faith, family values, building an empire from a Louisiana swamp, navigating massive fame, and staying grounded through it all. From humble beginnings to cultural phenomenon — this episode is packed with inspiring stories, life lessons, and resilient wisdom you don’t want to miss. Key Topics: -The real origin story of Duck Dynasty -Faith, family, and staying true to your values in the spotlight -The power of authenticity and hard work -What’s next for the Robertson family and their mission -Practical resilience lessons for life, business, and raising a strong family Whether you grew up watching Duck Dynasty or just love stories of faith-fueled success, this episode will encourage and equip you. We hope you enjoy this interview and, of course, encourage you to engage with us here and on our social channels.