Serve. Lead. Repeat.

Serve. Lead. Repeat.

From The Next Big Idea Daily by Next Big Idea Club

June 11, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

Two veterans discuss the meaning of serving the country after military service, sharing their inspiring journeys.

What does it mean to serve your country after the uniform comes off? Today on The Next Big Idea Daily, two veterans answer that question in very different — and deeply inspiring — ways. Rye Barcott, co-founder of With Honor, profiles ten Americans from both sides of the aisle in Courage Can Save Us, arguing that moral courage and bipartisan service are exactly what this moment demands. And Jake Wood, Marine scout-sniper turned disaster-relief leader, traces his own journey from the battlefield to the nonprofit world in Once a Warrior. Together, they make a powerful case that the mission never really ends — it just changes shape. 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you used code PODCAST at⁠ ⁠nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at⁠ ⁠bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ Sponsored By: Homeserve — Go to ⁠homeserve.com/nbid⁠ to find the plan that's right for you FODZYME. — Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. Go to ⁠icaneatagain.com/daily

People in this episode

Host: Next Big Idea Club

Guests: Rye Barcott, Jake Wood

Topics covered

  • veterans
  • service
  • bipartisan
  • nonprofit
  • moral courage

Keywords

  • veterans
  • service
  • bipartisan
  • nonprofit
  • moral courage
  • disaster relief
  • Courage Can Save Us
  • Once a Warrior

Sponsors

Homeserve, FODZYME

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: With Honor

Books & works: Courage Can Save Us, Once a Warrior

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