
Show overview
Defenders LIVE Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 124 episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 46 min and 1h 4m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 32 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 47 episodes published. Published by Lora Thorson, Defenders USA.
From the publisher
Welcome to the Defenders LIVE community! This is where you can find information and inspiration to grow as a defender both on and off the range. www.defenders-live.com
Latest Episodes
View all 124 episodesEp. 196 | Who Are You Without Your Accomplishments? w/ Adam Winch, Defenders USA
Ep. 195 | The Training That Changes More Than Your Shooting w/ Adam Winch, Defenders USA
Ep. 194 | The Leadership Shift Every Great Instructor Makes w/ Brent Hickmon, Haven Defense Co.
Ep. 193 | The Leadership Mistake That's Quietly Destroying Marriages w/ Quentin Hafner
Ep. 192 | More Than Shooting. A Community That Changes Lives w/ Robyn Sandoval
Ep. 191 | The Digital Battle Most Parents Don't See w/ Dr. DeAnn Regaisis
Ep. 190 | The Difference Between Transactional and Transformational Living w/ Ryan Luchau
Ep. 189 | The Psychology of Peak Performance w/ Green Beret Kirk Holmer
Ep. 188 | The Difference Between Heroes and Hollywood w/ NYT Bestselling Author John Gilstrap
Ep. 187 | The Courage to Keep Showing Up | 2A Advocate & Instructor Dakota Adelphia
Ep. 186 | He Lost Everything… Then God Told Him to Get Up | Tyler Tharp’s Story
Ep. 185 | Why Everyday Americans Must Step Up Against Career Politicians | Daniel Keenan
Ep. 184 | Jacob Paulsen of ConcealedCarry.com Gets Real About Business, Branding, and Belief
Ep. 183 | Ride Along: Why I Choose Hard Things | Lora Thorson, Defenders USA
Ep. 182 | You Know What to Do So Why Aren’t You Doing It? Discipline of a Defender w/ Jeff Dalzell
Ep. 181 | Inside the NRA Turnaround - What Is Actually Changing Right Now | Amanda Suffecool
Ep. 180 | Holsters 101: What Many Gun Owners Get Wrong | Brent Hickmon, Haven Defense Co.
Ep. 179 | Calm Isn’t a Feeling, It’s a Skill You Have to Train | Lora Thorson

Ep. 178 | Chris Wyllie, Navy SEAL (Ret.) on Developing a Warrior Mindset + What Freedom Really Costs
Many want a warrior mindset. Very few are willing to live it.And even fewer understand what freedom actually costs.This conversation with Navy SEAL Chris Wyllie connects both.Inside this episode:* What a warrior mindset really looks like in daily life* Why discipline matters more than motivation* The internal fight most people avoid* The true cost of freedom most never see* How responsibility changes the way you liveDefenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts k, consider becoming a free subscriber. To join our exclusive group calls, become a paid subscriber.In this conversation, retired Navy SEAL Chris Wyllie breaks down both through lived experience. From the discipline required to stay ready every day to the internal battle most people avoid, this episode challenges you to look at your mindset, your responsibility, and how you show up in your own life.But it doesn’t stop there.Through powerful stories from the Navy SEAL Museum and the legacy of Lt. Michael Murphy, Chris reveals the reality behind the phrase “freedom isn’t free.” This is not an abstract idea. It is sacrifice. It is loss. It is real people with real families.Tune in if you want to build strength, live with purpose, and truly understand what’s been sacrificed for you to live freely.Watch more at Defenders-LIVE.com or subscribe for future conversations.Thanks for reading Defenders LIVE! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.defenders-live.com/subscribe

Ep. 177 | Stop Playing Safe: Chase Greatness | Sheriff Mark Lamb (Ret.) on Courage & Calling
In this conversation with Mark Lamb, we go beyond politics and into the heart of what it means to live with courage, conviction, and faith.Here’s what you’ll take away:• Why comfort is the fastest way to bury your potential• How truth and authenticity build real leadership• What courage actually looks like in everyday life• How to move forward even after deep personal loss• Why chasing greatness requires risk, faith, and actionThis isn’t surface-level motivation.This is a call to step up.Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this powerful and deeply grounded conversation, Lora Thorson sits down with former sheriff and congressional candidate Mark Lamb to unpack what it really means to live with courage, conviction, and faith in today’s world.From his journey into law enforcement later in life to leading on the front lines of border security, Mark shares the mindset that shaped his leadership… one rooted in authenticity, truth, and unwavering belief in God’s purpose. But this conversation goes deeper than titles and positions. It explores personal loss, the weight of responsibility, and the internal battles that define who we become.Mark opens up about why most people settle for “good” instead of pursuing greatness, the importance of telling the truth even when it costs you, and what it means to run toward danger instead of away from it. This episode is a call to examine your own life… your comfort zones, your courage, and the opportunities you may be avoiding.If you’ve ever felt the pull to step into something bigger, this conversation will challenge you to listen closely.Firearms Legal Protection: https://www.defenders-usa.com/flpThanks for reading Defenders LIVE! This post is public so feel free to share it.Watch more at Defenders-LIVE.com or subscribe for future conversations. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.defenders-live.com/subscribe