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Couple O" Nukes: Self-Improvement For Mental Health, Addiction, Fitness, & Faith

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,

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44:29

Flawed Traditional Systems: Analyzing The 12-Step...

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2026/03/25

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Jimmie Applegate to talk about addiction recovery from an angle most people avoid: what “traditional” recovery often fails to address. Mr. Applegate owns and operates addiction recovery centers in a remote, rural part of Northeastern Arizona, where the environment is intentionally structured to reduce triggers and support long-term change through outdoor and wilderness-based therapeutic work. Mr. Applegate shares his personal story of overcoming a decad...

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38:37

From Asking "Why" To Asking "How" For Building Faith...

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Debbie Simmons, known as “The Legacy Architect,” to talk about what legacy really means—and how to build it with intention through faith, leadership, and everyday decisions. In this conversation, we focus on the difference between success and significance, and why legacy isn’t just something you leave behind—it’s something you live out in your home, your relationships, and your calling. Ms. Simmons shares her infertility journey, the shock of becoming p...

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36:25

How To Travel Sober Without Relapsing: Sober Travel...

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2026/03/19

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Teresa Bergen to talk about sober travel—why traveling can spike stress, anxiety, and cravings, and how those factors can put recovery at risk if you don’t plan ahead. We break down what “sober travel” actually looks like in the real world and why alcohol-free options should be normalized, not treated like an afterthought or villainized. Ms. Bergen shares how she became a travel writer and what shaped her recovery story, including how early sobriety gav...

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67:58

Avowal 119: Turning Numbers Into Testimonies & Human...

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2026/03/17

Send a text In this special Podcasthon episode, I sit down with Melissa Pearson to spotlight Avowal 119 and the fight against human trafficking through faith, awareness, and restorative care. Ms. Pearson shares how her mission grows out of both her personal walk with God and her passion for helping survivors find dignity, healing, and real support. We talk about how Avowal 119 turns numbers into testimonies, using meaningful jewelry and conversation starters to help fund restorative care and ...

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43:51

Traveling In Japan: Biblical Lessons On Silence,...

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2026/03/16

Send a text Today, I bring you a Radiating Faith sermon inspired by my time in Japan and one of the biggest cultural differences I have noticed: quietness. With my fiancée Camille helping facilitate the conversation, I use that experience as a doorway into Scripture to explore what the Bible teaches about speech, silence, discernment, and self-control. This episode is not about pretending that silence is always holy or that speaking is always wrong. It is about learning that there is a time t...

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55:21

No Panicking, No Whining: The Cold-Plunge,...

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2026/03/10

Send a text Today, I sit down with Cam Cordin to unpack how a physically intense life—juujitsu, relentless training, and years of pushing through injuries—collides with chronic pain, nerve issues, and the reality of “managed decline.” Mr. Cordin breaks down the turning point that forces him to choose between repeating the same patterns or building a new life system with measurable progress, accountability, and consistency. I walk with Mr. Cordin through the mindset framework behind his book, ...

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27:59

Fruit Of The Spirit Vs. Counterfeit Christianity...

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2026/03/08

Send a text Today, I bring you a Radiating Faith solo sermon centered on Fruit of the Spirit: A Field Guide for Discerning the Genuine from the Counterfeit by Walton Taylor. In this episode, I break down the prologue of the book and use it as a launching point to explore one of the biggest issues facing believers right now: counterfeit Christianity. I talk about how spiritual deception often looks close enough to the truth to fool people, especially in a culture shaped by emotion, trends, com...

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51:48

Necessary Change For Prevention & Mental Health In...

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2026/03/06

Send a text Today, I sit down with Robert Mahoney, founder of TVTP Solutions (Targeted Violence Terrorism Prevention), a consulting firm that works with municipalities, school districts, law enforcement, and mental/public health organizations to strengthen real prevention strategies. Mr. Mahoney explains why we often overvalue “visible security” (protection and preparedness/response) while undervaluing true upstream prevention—and why that imbalance can leave communities reacting late i...

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56:20

A Failing System, Custody Wars, & Domestic Violence...

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2026/03/05

Send a text Today, I sit down with Christina Ronquillo, a domestic violence survivor and contributing author in the Warriors of Hope anthology. We reconnect after meeting at the book launch and walk through the core themes survivors face behind closed doors—abuse, control, fear, and what it takes to speak up when the system feels stacked against you. Ms. Ronquillo shares how being raised in a strict, faith-centered home shaped her view of marriage, endurance, and family, and how those b...

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53:44

Beauty Vs. Lust: Why Christians Should Celebrate...

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2026/03/02

Send a text Today on Radiating Faith (a ministry subseries of Couple O’ Nukes), I break down Purim (the Feast of Esther) and explain why believers in Christ should take this holiday seriously—not just as Jewish history, but as a living reminder of God’s protection, deliverance, and providence. I ground this message in Esther 9:27–28, focusing on the phrase about “all who joined them,” and connect it to the New Testament reality of unity in the body of Christ. From there, I walk through ...

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45:37

Iran’s Fight For Freedom: Zolal Habibi On Human...

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2026/02/27

Send a text Listener Note: This episode contains political content and references allegations and reported statistics. Some claims may be disputed or not independently verifiable; listeners are encouraged to consult multiple credible sources. Today, I sit down with Zolal Habibi, an activist with the Iranian Resistance and a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) Foreign Affairs Committee, for a grounded conversation on Iran, human rights, and freedom. I frame this e...

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80:10

Unspoken Stories & Difficult Paths To Faith With...

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2026/02/20

Send a text Today, I sit down with Aggie Park, host of the {UN}SPOKEN podcast, to unpack a faith-forward conversation on trauma, identity, and what healing looks like in real time. Ms. Park shares her story of being born in Indonesia, growing up in Germany, and later building life in the United States, all while also balancing her work in podcasting, pageantry, and content creation. In this episode, Ms. Park walks through the early roots of low self-worth shaped by emotional and physica...

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76:44

God Deemed Song Of Songs The Greatest Love Poem To...

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2026/02/14

Send a text Today, I invite Imani Mclemore to preach with me to read and break down the Song of Songs (also called Song of Solomon), one of the most overlooked and misunderstood books in the Bible. Because it’s written as an intense love poem, a lot of people ask why it’s included in Scripture at all. To help answer that question, I explain the purpose, the context, and what this book reveals about God-honoring romance, desire, and covenant love. As we move chapter-by-chapter, Ms. Mclem...

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78:13

Ignite Your Business: Website Design, Messaging...

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2026/02/12

Send a text Today, I reunite with Lori Lyons- whom I met on the New Media Cruise (formally, Podcasters Cruise)- to talk about what it really takes to “ignite your business” in a world full of copy-and-paste websites, AI-generated content, and shrinking attention spans. We get into why a website still matters—whether you’re an entrepreneur, coach, creative, or artist—and how your website should function as a living business card that builds trust and credibility. Lori breaks down how she had t...

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47:47

Gut Health, Discernment, And Aligning With God's Design

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2026/02/04

Send us a text 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 why the human body should be treated not as a broken machine, but as a divine miracle created by God, and how modern medicine often ignores the spiritual roots of sickness. In this conversation, I explore Dr. Hewson’s personal journe...

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Silent No Longer: Bringing Toxic Relationships Out...

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2026/02/02

Send us a text 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 in instability, experiencing long-term sexual abuse, and later finding herself in multiple toxic and abusive relationships without realizing that what she was living was not normal. In this episode, we explore how domestic violence goes far beyond ...

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48:49

Why Trauma Breaks Faith And How God Restores It With...

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2026/01/31

Send us a text 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 communities. Dr. Brant shares his remarkable journey from decades of church ministry to answering God’s call to military chaplaincy at age 45, including his transformation through discipline, education, and service. In this episode, we explore how moral ...

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Forgive And Protect: Escaping Toxic Cycles Without...

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2026/01/29

Send us a text 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 either heal or enable depending on how it is practiced. I use my personal history with severe family dysfunction to frame the chapter’s main idea: forgiveness can be real, deep, and freeing—while still requiring wisdom, limits, and accountab...

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Your Idol: K-Pop Demon Hunters & The Bible Warning...

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2026/01/27

Send us a text 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 the song as a case study to teach what Scripture consistently warns about: idolatry is not only ancient statue-worship, but a modern heart-posture where something other than God becomes your refuge, identity, and source of security. I walk t...

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47:49

Law Enforcement & Military Leadership: Decisions That...

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2026/01/25

Send us a text 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. Mr. Colbert and I share how poor leadership—not the job itself—is often the driving force behind burnout, mental health decline, and retention problems in law enforcement, military, and first responder communities. In this episode, we explore...

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