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Published January 14, 2022 · 50:59
Guest: Jay Fondren
In January 2000, Jay enlisted in the United States Army. The Army taught him loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. Those core values complimented and reinforced what he learned as a child. Once in the Army Jay's skill and dedication were quickly recognized. He gained rank quickly and was selected to be on a small, specialized team. On November 24, 2004, Jay's life and walk with God changed forever. While on patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, he was injured by a roadside bomb. Jay lost both legs above the knee and sustained numerus other wounds. Jay retired from the Army in October 2005 as a Staff Sergeant.
September 22, 2026 · 36:28
Guest: Ken Mellott
In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Ken Mellott for a powerful conversation about Air Force service, survival, PTSD, identity, and rebuilding life after a near-fatal aircraft accident. Ken shares how his father's Air Force service inspired him from a young age, why he attended the Air Force Academy, and how his career took him through pilot training, Beale Air F
September 15, 2026 · 55:17
Guest: Jason Sharon
In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Jason Sharon for a practical conversation about Navy service, veteran transition, mortgage brokerage, and helping veterans use their VA loan benefit the right way. Jason shares how he joined the Navy in 1993, went through the nuclear program, served twenty years, and spent time on the USS Nimitz, USS Enterprise, and USS Anzio.
September 8, 2026 · 46:47
Guest: Jonathan Knaul
In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Jonathan Knaul for a thoughtful conversation about military service, operational stress, combat deployments, test piloting, and the hidden weight of caring for loved ones. Jonathan shares how he joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1986, first serving in the Navy after Top Gun inspired him to pursue aviation. After four years,
