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Episode 155: Where Have All The Cops Gone? with Chris Burns (Part 1)
📅 Released: June 23, 2025

🧠 Episode Overview:

In this compelling episode, Rachael Flick sits down with Chris Burns, a former law enforcement officer and military veteran, to unpack the deep and often overlooked toll of PTSD, moral injury, and hostile work environments for today’s first responders. Because of these additional struggles, recruiting and retention is at an all time low.

Together, they shine a light on how modern police reform and media-driven narratives have not only shifted public perception, but created real, dangerous consequences for the men and women trying to serve their communities.

From increased risks at routine stops to the rise of online radicalization and the eroding trust between officers and the communities they serve, this episode explores how reforms—though often necessary—can lose nuance, damage morale, and increase occupational trauma if not carefully implemented.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The growing disconnect between public perception and real policing challenges
• How media sensationalism has shaped anti-police narratives
• The deadly consequences of misinformation and fear-based assumptions
• Personal stories of officers ambushed and targeted in the line of duty
• The role of social media echo chambers in fueling radicalization
• The urgent need for balanced reform and support for first responders

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🙋 About the Guest:

Chris Burns is a former law enforcement officer and veteran whose firsthand experiences with trauma and resilience give him a raw, honest perspective on what it means to serve his community and the nation. His insights into both military and police culture offer invaluable wisdom for anyone seeking to understand the invisible battles our first responders face.

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This episode contains discussions of adult themes, including verbal and emotional abuse. While we aim to handle these topics with care, some content may be distressing for certain listeners.

“All forms of abuse wound the spirit.”
June Hunt, founder of Hope for the Heart, joins Rachael Flick for a difficult yet deeply heartfelt conversation about verbal and emotional abuse. In this interview, June defines what these often-overlooked forms of abuse look like and shares personal stories from her own childhood, illustrating how profoundly a parent’s words and actions can shape a child’s life. She also speaks about her journey to discovering God’s love, and how those who have experienced abuse can find true healing in Him. June emphasizes the power of forgiveness — even for those who have hurt us — and the importance of praying for those who persecute us.

Resources Mentioned:
Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

Verbal and Emotional Abuse: Victory Over Verbal and Emotional Abuse: https://a.co/d/cS3kk3a

Hope in the Night (Radio Show): https://hopefortheheart.org/explore/shows/hope-in-the-night

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Divorce is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through—but even in the midst of heartbreak, healing is possible. In this episode, Mona vulnerably shares the grief she felt when her marriage ended and the emotional toll that followed. She and Rachael talk about the importance of rebuilding your life after divorce and the vital role of community in that process. Mona also opens up about her time in Al-Anon, where she began to heal from anger and the need to control. She shares her faith journey and how God brought redemption into her story—how Jesus chooses us, calls us Friend, and offers a love we don’t have to earn. They also discuss her book, Hellbent and Heavenward—a raw, honest account of Mona’s relentless pursuit of a relationship with a God who cares deeply about the details of her life—and yours.

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Mona Rosene: https://www.hellbentandheavenward.com/
Hellbent and Heavenward by Mona Rosene: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFD9GSSP
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Episode 151 – “American Sniper Widow: How Fame and Loss Collide” (Part 2)
📅 April 28, 2025

🇺🇸 Healing in the Aftermath: Taya Kyle on Motherhood, Grief, and Slowing Down

In Part 2 of this heartfelt series, Taya Kyle returns to The Hopecast with a deeply personal reflection on the quiet, often invisible work of healing after loss—not just for herself, but for her children.

Twelve years after her husband, Navy SEAL and American Sniper Chris Kyle, was killed, Taya opens up about the emotional journey of parenting through grief. She shares how her daughter’s quiet plea for presence—not productivity—forced her to reexamine her instincts to push forward and instead embrace the healing power of simply being still.

This episode is a moving conversation about what it really means to be present, especially when you're carrying the weight of trauma, public scrutiny, and the ever-evolving demands of motherhood.

🔎 In This Episode:

• The hidden grief of children after public tragedy
• Why slowing down may be the most powerful form of love
• Parenting mistakes, repair, and rediscovering connection
• The shift from survival mode to intentional presence
• How productivity can mask pain—and how to sit with both

📚 More from Taya Kyle:

Books by Taya:

• American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal
  ➤ Buy on Amazon
• American Spirit: Profiles in Resilience, Courage, and Faith
  ➤ Buy on Amazon
• Prayers for Bears: Bailey the Grateful Bear (Children’s Book)
  ➤ Buy on Amazon

About Chris Kyle:

• American Sniper: Memorial Edition
  ➤ Buy on Amazon
• American Sniper (Film) starring Bradley Cooper
  ➤ Watch on Prime Video

🤝 Connect with Taya Kyle:

• 🌐 Website: www.TayaKyle.com
• 📸 Instagram: @tayakyle
• 🐦 Twitter: @tayakyle

💛 Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve ever wrestled with the balance between doing and being, or struggled to parent through pain, this episode will meet you in that vulnerable space. Taya’s transparency offers both wisdom and relief—you’re not alone, and healing often starts with something as simple as sitting still.

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Episode 150 – “American Sniper Widow: How Fame and Loss Collide” (Part 1)
Guest: Taya Kyle
📅 April 14, 2025

🎙️ Overview

🇺🇸 When Heroism Meets Heartbreak: Taya Kyle’s Journey Beyond the Headlines

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Taya Kyle joins Rachael Flick to reflect on life, love, and the layered grief that followed the tragic death of her husband, Chris Kyle—the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history and the inspiration behind American Sniper.

Taya shares their love story, the fast-paced start to their marriage, and the unique pressures of life as a Navy SEAL family. But the conversation takes a powerful turn as she opens up about what happened after Chris's death in 2013—not just the shock of losing him, but the high-profile media attention, the criminal trial of his killer, and the emotional weight of defending his legacy while raising two children on her own.

Through it all, Taya reveals how faith, family, and fierce resilience carried her through seasons of both unimaginable pain and powerful purpose.

🔎 In This Episode:

• What it was like to marry into the Navy SEAL community
• How the Kyle family navigated rapid deployment, fame, and fear
• The truth about the man who murdered Chris Kyle
• Raising children in the aftermath of national loss
• Where Taya found hope when everything fell apart

• 📚 More from Taya Kyle:
  ✍️ Books by Taya Kyle:
  • American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal
    ➤ Available on Amazon
  • American Spirit: Profiles in Resilience, Courage, and Faith
    ➤ Available on Amazon
  • Prayers for Bears: Bailey the Grateful Bear (children’s book)
    ➤ Available on Amazon
• 🎙️ Connect with Taya:
  • 🌐 Website: TayaKyle.com
  • 📸 Instagram: @TayaKyle
  • 🐦 Twitter: @TayaKyle
• 🎬 About Chris Kyle:
  • Book: American Sniper by Chris Kyle
    ➤ Buy on Amazon
  • Film: American Sniper (2014) starring Bradley Cooper
    ➤ Watch on Prime Video

💛 Support the Legacy:

• TACK-F supporting military and first responder marriage
  ➤ Visit tackf.org – Empowering veterans, first responders & their families

🔔 Don’t Miss Part 2!

Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for Part 2 of this powerful conversation with Taya Kyle—coming soon on The Hopecast with Rachael Flick.

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Episode 149 – “Iditarod Dreams: When Life’s Greatest Achievements Leave Us Empty and Searching For More”
Guest: Karl Clauson
📅 March 10, 2025

❄️ From the Iditarod to Inner Transformation

What happens when you chase the dream, reach the summit—and still feel empty?

In this episode, Rachael sits down with Karl Clauson, a man who conquered one of the world’s toughest races—the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race—at just 18 years old. But Karl’s true race wasn’t on the ice—it was within. After a supernatural encounter with God everything changed.

Karl shares his journey from athlete to pastor, from striving to surrender, and how the most important finish line isn’t one you cross with your feet—but with your heart.

🏁 In This Episode:

• The incredible story of Karl completing the Iditarod as a teenager
• How peak accomplishments can still leave us searching for something deeper
• The moment that changed Karl’s life forever
• Why our culture’s version of success often misses the mark
• What it really means to run the race of faith

📘 About the Guest:

Karl Clauson is a pastor, speaker, and author who brings raw honesty and spiritual depth to every conversation. He currently serves as:

• 🕊️ Pastor of Vision and Leadership at 180 Chicago
• 🎙️ Host of Karl and Crew Mornings on Moody Radio — heard across 50+ markets nationwide

📚 He is also the author of:
The 7 Resolutions: Where Self-Help Ends and God’s Power Begins
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🔗 Connect with Karl:

🌐 Website: www.karlclauson.com
📸 Instagram: @karlclauson
🐦 Twitter: @karlclauson
📘 Facebook: Karl Clauson

✨ Why You Should Listen:

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who has ever checked all the boxes and still felt unfulfilled. Karl’s story will challenge you to examine what you’re really chasing—and invite you into the race that leads to true victory.

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