Welcome to the Defenders LIVE community! This is where you can find information and inspiration to grow as a defender both on and off the range. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.defenders-live.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.defenders-live.com</a>
Defenders LIVE Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Lora Thorson, Defenders USA
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116 episodes
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Welcome to the Defenders LIVE community! This is where you can find information and inspiration to grow as a defender both on and off the range. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.defenders-live.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.defenders-live.com</a>
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Recent Episodes
May 28, 2026
Ep. 185 | Why Everyday Americans Must Step Up Against Career Politicians | Daniel Keenan
<p>What happens when an everyday businessman decides he’s no longer willing to sit on the sidelines? In this episode of Defenders LIVE, Lora Thorson sits down with Arizona congressional candidate Daniel Keenan for a conversation that goes far beyond politics. Together, they explore leadership, personal responsibility, constitutional freedom, faith, and the growing hunger Americans have for authenticity in a world full of polished talking points.</p><p>Daniel shares his journey from blue-collar work and homebuilding to stepping into the political arena, driven by a desire to protect faith, family, freedom, and the future of everyday Americans. They discuss border security, the Second Amendment, term limits, public safety, and why more ordinary citizens need to rise up and lead. This is a grounded, honest conversation about courage, conviction, and what it really means to serve others with integrity.</p><p><p>Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To join our group calls, consider becoming a paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p><p>In this episode of Defenders LIVE, Lora sits down with Arizona congressional candidate Daniel Keenan for a raw and honest discussion about leadership, freedom, faith, and why everyday Americans can’t afford to stay silent anymore.</p><p>In this conversation, you’ll hear:</p><p>* Why more citizens need to step forward</p><p>* The connection between freedom and personal responsibility</p><p>* Thoughts on border security, the Second Amendment, and public safety</p><p>* Why authenticity matters more than polished talking points</p><p>* How faith and conviction shape true leadership</p><p>Watch more at Defenders-LIVE.com or subscribe for future episodes on Defenders LIVE.</p><p><p>Thanks for reading Defenders LIVE! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.defenders-live.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.defenders-live.com/subscribe</a>
May 21, 2026
Ep. 184 | Jacob Paulsen of ConcealedCarry.com Gets Real About Business, Branding, and Belief
<p>People can tell when someone is real.</p><p>That is one of the biggest takeaways from this conversation with Jacob Paulsen.</p><p>We talked about leadership, faith, authenticity, business, personal growth, and why people are starving for honesty in a world that feels increasingly fake.</p><p>In this episode:• Jacob shares how ConcealedCarry.com was built from the ground up• We talk about what actually makes a great instructor• Why authenticity matters more than image• The future of AI and how it is changing business• The vision behind Guardian University and Guardian Conference• How strong brands are built through trust and integrity</p><p><p>Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To join our exclusive Defenders LIVE group calls, become a paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p><p>What does it take to build trust in a world full of noise?</p><p>In this conversation, Jacob Paulsen shares the real story behind building ConcealedCarry.com, creating one of the largest firearms training networks in the country, and learning what authentic leadership actually looks like along the way.</p><p>Lora and Jacob talk about everything from business and branding to faith, mindset, personal growth, and the responsibility that comes with leading others. Jacob opens up about his early struggles as an instructor, why great teachers are always students first, and how authenticity has become one of the most important qualities in today’s world.</p><p>They also dive into the future of AI, the mission behind Guardian Conference, and the launch of Guardian University, a growing platform designed to bring trusted training and meaningful conversations together in one place. Defenders LIVE is now featured inside Guardian University as part of that vision.</p><p>This episode is thoughtful, honest, and full of practical wisdom for anyone trying to lead with courage and live with purpose.</p><p>Watch more at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DefendersLIVE?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Defenders LIVE</a> and learn more at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.concealedcarry.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">ConcealedCarry.com</a>.</p><p><p>Thanks for reading Defenders LIVE! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.defenders-live.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.defenders-live.com/subscribe</a>
May 14, 2026
Ep. 183 | Ride Along: Why I Choose Hard Things | Lora Thorson, Defenders USA
<p>What if the thing that makes you “different” is actually the thing God wants to use most?</p><p>In this solo Ride Along episode, Lora Thorson opens up about why she chooses hard things — from Tactical Games training and fitness to launching a podcast with no roadmap and stepping into uncomfortable growth. She shares how her personal self-defense journey began in 2017 with her very first firearms class, feeling overwhelmed, underprepared, and unsure of herself… and how that path eventually led her to become a firearms instructor and podcast host.</p><p>But this conversation goes far beyond guns or self-defense.</p><p>Lora shares how her pursuit of personal protection uncovered deeper battles involving fear, identity, self-worth, discipline, and people-pleasing. What began as a desire to feel safer and more capable eventually became a journey of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual transformation. Through fitness, faith, and learning to align her thoughts with Scripture, she began building true confidence from the inside out.</p><p><p>Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To join our group calls, become a paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p><p>This is an honest conversation about courage, obedience, mindset, and refusing to live “normal” when God has called you to more.</p><p>If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re capable, struggled with fear or insecurity, or felt called to something bigger than yourself, this episode will challenge and encourage you to step forward anyway.</p><p>Correction: Philippians 4:6 reference is actually Philippians 4:8. :)</p><p>Watch more at <a target="_blank" href="http://Defenders-LIVE.com">Defenders-LIVE.com</a> or subscribe for future conversations.</p><p><p>Thanks for reading Defenders LIVE! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.defenders-live.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.defenders-live.com/subscribe</a>
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