Locked and Loaded Faith: Mighty Men of Valor

About Locked and Loaded Faith: Mighty Men of Valor

Locked and Loaded Faith is a weekly podcast hosted by Andrew Jones, a Marine Corps Combat Veteran who fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. After overcoming Major Depressive Disorder, Combat PTSD, and suicidal struggles, Andrew discovered redemption through Christ’s love, realigning his life as a devoted father, husband, and man of God in his Arizona community. This podcast fuses raw infantry grit with unapologetic biblical truth, delivering practical wisdom on leadership, family, and faith. Through solo teachings and interviews with men embodying Christ-like masculinity, it inspires Christian men, military veterans, and especially Christian veteran men to tackle real-world challenges with scripture-based solutions. Drawing from Marine Corps experiences and Proverbs 27:17—“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another”—Locked and Loaded Faith explores identity, integrity, fatherhood, marriage, temptation, work-faith balance, raising kids, and spiritual growth. Episodes drop on Sunday nights for Monday morning access, arming listeners with the tools to kick off their week grounded in biblical masculinity. More than a podcast, it’s a call to build a brotherhood of resilient, faith-driven men living out God’s plan in today’s world.

Publisher

Andrew Jones

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 May 2025

Latest episode

21 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Nov 2025

   EPISODE 028 | Paul Gutierrez | Story of a Prodigal: Returning With Purpose

   The Prodigal Son story that we find in the Gospel of Luke is one that many Christians can relate with. Personally, I have yet to find one that embodies that story more than my friend, Paul Gutierrez. Take the time to lock into Episode 28 as I talk to Paul about his story of growing up in the church with a loving father and having a spirit of rebellion on him that pulls him into the world. He experiences the world and is ultimately humbled and brought back to his family and seeking God with all of his heart. If you are impacted by this episode, be sure to share with others and leave a like, comment, and subscribe.

2. 

   13 Oct 2025

   EPISODE 027 | Dominic Ybarra | Turning Point: Igniting A Generation For Jesus | Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day

   October 14th is Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day, and today we are honoring his legacy and his message with a very special episode of Locked and Loaded Faith, A Podcast For Christian men that blends biblical principles for godly living with the grit and discipline of a warrior. In this episode, I am joined by a man of God who has a heart of worship, a heart for boys to become men, and, more importantly, a heart after God, Dominic Ybarra. Lock in as we discuss Charlie Kirk’s message of becoming a man, being bold for the gospel, and what his martyrdom means for the church as we embark on this turning point that is igniting a generation for Jesus.  We discuss this turning point in the church and the importance of men rising up and taking their place to lead, while keeping a disciplined focus on God.  Charlie Kirk was passionate about the gospel and spoke boldly about boys becoming men and not succumbing to the ways of the world. We believe that if the men in the church rise up and lead the way, then this revival and this igniting of a generation will not just sustain, it will grow and flourish, and we will see the multitudes coming to Jesus. You’re not going to want to miss a moment of this episode.  If this episode impacts you, please share it with others, leave a review, and stay connected as we move forward with more episodes featuring amazing guests.  Stay strong, keep pressing forward, Semper Fi, and God bless. Now, let's get into it.

3. 

   6 Oct 2025

   EPISODE 026 | Matthew Bellamy | Back to Faith: A Journey of Repentance and Blessing

   In Episode 026, Back to Faith: A Journey of Repentance and Blessing, I am joined by a mighty man of God and brother in Christ, Matthew Bellamy. Matthew grew up in the church learning about God, but when he went off to college, that all got set aside.  This led him down a worldly path of brokenness, which eventually brought him back to the church to seek a true relationship with Christ.  And through it all, he has been blessed with a faithful and Godly wife and two beautiful little girls. Listen in to our conversation and hear how God worked in Matthew’s life to raise him up as a husband and father who is leading his family to serve in the kingdom of God. My name is Andrew Jones, and this is Locked and Loaded Faith, A Podcast For Christian Men That Blends Biblical Principles For Godly Living With the grit and discipline of a warrior.  Let’s get into it.

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