About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of courage in leadership and the role of military veterans in politics, featuring a conversation between host Stuart Turley and guest Rye Barcott.

In a nation where 62% of Americans see courage in their communities but only 30% see it in their elected officials, we're facing a crisis of leadership. The United States is healing. On this episode, host Stu Turley sits down with Rye Barcott, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder of With Honor—an organization dedicated to recruiting and supporting veterans to run for office across party lines. Together, they explore what true courage really means, why service is the path to purpose, and how we can rebuild trust in American leadership. From the remarkable overlap of their fathers' service in Vietnam to the alarming decline of veteran representation in Congress—from 70% to just 20%—this conversation challenges us to rethink what it takes to be a leader in America. Whether you're interested in politics, military service, or simply finding meaning through service to others, this episode offers both inspiration and a call to action: elect people who aren't afraid to lose, because they'll stand by their convictions. 1. Courage as a Core Value Rye Barcott, author of "Courage Can Save Us," distinguishes between bravery (instinctive reaction to…

People in this episode

Host: Stuart Turley

Guest: Rye Barcott

Topics covered

• courage
• leadership
• military service
• veteran representation
• politics
• youth mental health

Keywords

• courage
• leadership
• veterans
• politics
• service
• mental health
• trust
• representation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: With Honor

Books & works: Courage Can Save Us

Places: United States, Vietnam

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