Defenders and Disciples are conscientious protectors of their families, communities, and their Faith. When called to defend our values, we will most likely default to our level of training and education rather than rise to the occasion. Therefore, proper education, instruction, and training are imperative. Faith and firearms may not seem to coexist; however, I would recommend that you have the former figured out before needing to use the latter.
My name is Taylor and I am a Marine Veteran, Firearms Instructor, Mechanical Engineer, former Police Officer, and the lead creator for Defenders An
#022 - Marine Raider Shares Skills Most Men Never Learn
We just spent several days training in the rain, the cold, and the dark—and it wasn’t just about shooting.In this conversation with Justin “Danger” Carroll, former Marine Raider and author of Competent & Dangerous, we break down what actually matters when it comes to being capable.Not just tactics. Not just gear. Real skills.We talk about:-The difference between training and just going through the motions-Why most people are missing the skills that actually matter-The role of discomfort, challenge, and doing hard things-Teaching the next generation what competence actually looks like-And the mindset behind building a life of capability and readiness-This isn’t a “high-speed” conversation. It’s a real one.If you’re serious about training, preparedness, and becoming more capable across the board… this is worth your time.Check out Justin’s book Competent & Dangerous:https://www.amazon.com/Competent-Dangerous-Master-Skills-Among/dp/B0FYQTQGRVAnd if you want to get a DADBODD Visual Shot Timer:https://shop.defendersanddisciples.com/products/dadbodd-vip-reservation
16 Dec 2025
#021 - Lt. Col. Dave Grossman on Combat, Faith, and the Cost of Violence
***Affiliate Links***Right to Bear: https://alnk.to/4fTeNbQMantis: https://mantisx.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=214&url=237Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is one of the most influential voices on combat psychology, violence, and the moral weight of taking a life. His books On Killing and On Combat are required reading for military, law enforcement, and serious students of self-defense around the world.In this conversation, we talk about:-The psychological and physiological realities of lethal force-Combat stress, survival, and the myth of “normal” reactions-Faith, Christianity, and the concept of spiritual warfare-Why violence exists, and what responsibility comes with the ability to use it-Truth, propaganda, and the cost of ignoring realityThis is not a surface-level discussion. It’s a long-form, honest conversation about what it means to defend what you love in a broken world, and how faith, discipline, and truth intersect with violence.📚 Learn more about Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and his work:https://grossmanontruth.com🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on training, preparedness, self-defense, and truth.Train to a higher standard!
29 Nov 2025
#020 - Chris Costa shares the Origin of Magpul Dynamics
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Chris Costa joins me to tell the untold story of Magpul Dynamics — how it started, what really happened behind the scenes, and why that era changed firearms training forever.
We sat down in Idaho after a long-range precision course and covered everything: the early Coast Guard days, counter-terrorism work, Future Weapons, the birth of Magpul’s training division, the famous DVDs, the culture shift in shooting technique, and what Costa sees happening in the firearms world today.
Whether you grew up on the Magpul videos, you train regularly, or you’re just here to hear one of the most influential instructors in the community — this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.In this episode we talk about:How Chris Costa actually got recruited to MagpulThe real origin of Magpul Dynamics
What people get wrong about the Magpul era
Evolving shooting techniques and equipmentHis mistakes as an instructor — and what he changed
Ballistics, long-range shooting, and modern data-driven training
Why standards matter now more than everWhat the firearms community is getting right (and wrong)
And a ton of behind-the-scenes stories you’ve never heard before
Chris Costa is a legend in the firearms training world, and this is the most open, honest, and detailed conversation he’s had about that chapter of his life.
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