Couple O' Nukes
Couple O’ Nukes is a self-improvement podcast that engages difficult conversations to cultivate life lessons, build community, amplify unheard voices, and empower meaningful change. Hosted by Mr. Whiskey—a U.S. Navy veteran, author, preacher, comedian, and speaker—the show blends lived experience, faith, science, and humor to address life’s most challenging realities with honesty and purpose.
Each episode explores topics such as mental health, suicide prevention, addiction recovery, military life, faith, fitness, finances, relationships, leadership, and mentorship through in-depth conversations with expert guests, survivors, and practitioners from around the world. The goal is simple: listeners leave better than they arrived—equipped with insight, perspective, and the encouragement needed to create change in their own lives and in the lives of others.
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Episodes
277 episodes
Gut Health, Discernment, And Aligning With God's Design
Today, I sit down with Jen Hewson, functional medicine practitioner, minister, and founder of Sifting Life Ministries, to explore the powerful intersection of faith, holistic health, addiction recovery, and trauma healing. Dr. Hewson explains w...
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Season 9
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Episode 19
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47:47
Silent No Longer: Bringing Toxic Relationships Out From Behind Closed Doors
Today, I sit down with Mesha Paul, survivor, author, and host of the Silent No Longer Podcast, to have a conversation about domestic violence, childhood trauma, and the long journey of healing. Ms. Paul shares her story of growing up i...
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Season 9
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Episode 18
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1:08:04
Why Trauma Breaks Faith And How God Restores It With Dr. Larry Brant
Today, I sit down with Larry Brant, a U.S. Navy chaplain, former civilian pastor, and author of Restoring the Broken, to explore the intersection of faith, mental health, and moral injury within the military and first responder communi...
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Season 9
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Episode 17
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48:49
Forgive And Protect: Escaping Toxic Cycles Without Becoming Resentful Or Naïve
Today, I read a chapter from the Survival To Thrival book series focused on forgiveness, boundaries, unity, and emotional safety. I open with Proverbs 17:9 and explain why forgiveness is not a simplistic “clean slate,” but a choice that can eit...
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Season 9
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Episode 16
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17:25
Your Idol: K-Pop Demon Hunters & The Bible Warning Hidden In Plain Sight
Today on Radiating Faith, the ministry subseries on the Couple O’ Nukes podcast, I deliver a solo sermon that examines the hidden Biblical parallels inside K-Pop Demon Hunters by breaking down the lyrics of the song “Your Idol.” I use ...
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Season 9
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Episode 15
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39:43
Law Enforcement & Military Leadership: Decisions That Cost Lives And Retention
Today, I sit down with Brent Colbert, a law enforcement officer, leadership doctoral student, and host of The First Responder Playbook, to have an honest and unfiltered conversation about leadership failures in high-risk professions.&n...
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Season 9
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Episode 14
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47:49
Faith, Insomnia, & The Science Of Sleep With Dr. Benjamin Long
Today, I sit down with Benjamin Long, a board-certified sleep medicine physician and U.S. Air Force doctor, to discuss one of the most neglected pillars of physical, mental, and spiritual health: sleep. Dr. Long explains how modern culture, tec...
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Season 9
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Episode 13
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42:21
Lessons From Federal Prison: A Jan. 6th Participant On Politics, Humanity, & Faith
Today, I sit down with Daniel Gray to have a raw and grounded conversation about political extremism, personal accountability, addiction, and rebuilding life after incarceration. Mr. Gray shares his firsthand experience surrounding January 6, t...
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Season 9
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Episode 12
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58:57
Wings4Heroes: Amputated Veteran Mental Health & Recovery
Today, I sit down with Lyubim Kogan, founder of Wings4Heroes, to discuss a powerful and unconventional approach to veteran recovery. Mr. Kogan shares how witnessing the long-term effects of war—particularly amputation, trauma, and abandonment—l...
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Season 9
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Episode 11
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41:34
Why Men Struggle To Love Themselves: Real Talk About Shame, Regret, & Isolation
Today, I sit down with Jason Lyle to have an honest conversation about men’s mental health, addiction recovery, suicide prevention, and faith. Mr. Lyle shares his journey from serving as a pastor for over a decade to losing his position due to ...
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Season 9
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Episode 10
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36:24
Dual Transitions: Military-To-Civilian Life & Transitional History
Today, I sit down with Paul Whitten to talk about military service, combat arms culture, and what life looks like after taking the uniform off. Mr. Whitten shares why he joined the Army, his role as a Forward Observer, and how combat arms train...
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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1:01:07
Modern Mental Health: Patterns, Addiction, & Social Media
Today, I sit down with Peter Dalke, host of the Pete Vs. Anxiety podcast, where we explore how destructive patterns form in our lives, why comfort zones can quietly ruin us, and how anxiety, trauma, and addiction often disguise themsel...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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1:09:52
Be The One: Righteous Living And Intercession Amongst Wickedness
Today, I deliver the first sermon of 2026 through the Radiating Faith ministry series, titled Be The One. This message is rooted in a simple but confronting biblical pattern: God repeatedly searches for just one righteous person among ...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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35:15
The Ultimate Tool For Postpartum Recovery & Care
Today, I sit down with Britnee Wheeler, founder of Rose Maternity Co., military spouse, and mother of five, to discuss the often-ignored reality of postpartum health and recovery. We explore why so much attention is placed on pregnancy and chil...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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33:36
This Couple Travels The World Full-Time On A Budget
Today, I sit down and reunite with Bob and Cookie, a couple I met aboard the New Media Cruise, whose lifestyle intrigued me. They live without a traditional home, traveling full-time through cruises, trains, and short stays around the world whi...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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1:02:10
Rockin' Your Recovery: Faith, Sobriety, & Building A Rock-Solid Foundation
Today's episode is an in-person experience with Jay Bush, host of the Rock N' Recovery podcast, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about addiction recovery, faith, mental health, and what it truly means to build a solid foundation in sobriety. ...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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39:53
Binging: The Overlooked Eating Disorder & What You Need To Know About It
Today, I sit down with Ronni Robinson to explore her powerful story of binge eating disorder, the emotional roots behind it, and her recovery. She begins by describing how her disordered eating started in early childhood, triggered by feelings ...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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48:25
Never Quit Trying: The Strength Within You With Vietnam Veteran And NDE Survivor Jay Setchell
Today, I sit down with Jay Setchell to explore the arc of his life—growing up on a working farm in Illinois to enlisting in the Marine Corps at seventeen, surviving near-death experiences, and eventually becoming an entrepreneur and author.&nbs...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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1:03:54
Adapt And Advance: Faith-Based Tools For Hardship With Dr. Oluwole Babatunde
Today, I sit down with Dr. Oluwole Babatunde to explore how faith, hardship, and intentional growth shape our ability to adapt and advance in life. Dr. Babatunde begins by sharing the defining tragedies of his childhood—losing his mother at sev...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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52:29
Women On The Front Lines: Firefighting, Trauma, and Transformation With Ashlea Dillard
Today, I sit down with Ashlea Dillard to explore the realities of life as a firefighter and paramedic, the pressures placed on women in first responder roles, and the mental health battles that often remain hidden behind the uniform. Ms. Dillar...
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Season 8
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Episode 50
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1:11:52
Observing Humanity: Vanessa The Vivacious On Happiness, Trauma, & Human Connection
Today, I sit down with Vanessa The Vivacious to explore the complex layers of humanity, mental health, creativity, and resilience. Ms. Vivacious shares how her early life shaped her worldview, beginning with a childhood marked by instability an...
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Season 8
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Episode 49
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46:41
When Our Energy Isn't Enough: Intentional & Aligned Surrendering
Today, I read a chapter from my contributing chapter, titled “When Our Energy Isn’t Enough,” from the Book Of Frequency: Energy And Healing, where I break down what spiritual energy really is, why it fails us during life’s lowest momen...
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Season 8
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Episode 48
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12:28
Burned, Blocked, And Better Than Ever! Joni Woods On Divorce, Relationships, & Rebuilding
Today, I sit down with Joni Woods, a survivor of emotional, physical, and religious abuse whose story highlights how societal pressure, relationship expectations, and toxic conditioning can shape — and distort — a person’s entire life. I open t...
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Season 8
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Episode 47
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38:39
3 Year Anniversary Reflections: The Evolution And Growth of Mr. Whiskey & Couple O' Nukes
Today, I sit down with Diana Devi as she interviews me in celebration of the three-year anniversary of the Couple O’ Nukes Podcast. Ms. Devi guides me through a conversation about my personal growth, my transition from the military, and the evo...
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Season 8
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Episode 46
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45:09
No Pain No GAINES: Perseverance, Relentless Setbacks, And Rebuilding Your Life
Today, I sit down with Robert Gaines, an Army veteran, entrepreneur, and author who has lived through some of the most unpredictable twists life can deliver. Mr. Gaines shares a timeline that almost sounds fictional — a recording st...
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Season 8
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Episode 45
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1:22:24