The Watch Your Six Podcast: Real, Relevant, and Life-Changing Resources for Law Enforcement Officers and Families
The “Watch Your Six Podcast” is the weekly podcast hosted by Jonathan Parker that equips YOU, the law enforcement and first responder family, to "watch your six" by protecting the six vulnerable areas of life often left exposed to danger. Those six areas of health and well-being are (1) Mental, (2) Marital - relationships, to include parenting, (3) Muscle - physical, (4) Money, (5) Missional - leadership, current events, and (6) Ministry - spiritual.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 88
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2018
047: How to Create a Personal Action Plan with SMART Goals for the New Year
Are you one of those people who sets lofty goals for the New Year only to feel discouraged a few weeks later? Perhaps you've listened to the podcast and want to know how to truly "watch your six."…
046: Six Proactive Tips for Staying Healthy and Preventing a Personal Crisis Before it Starts
In most cases, personal crises like suicide, divorce, bankruptcy, or heart attack are the culmination of ongoing problems that have built up over time. Rather than addressing the issues head on, we …
045: How to Approach Church Safety with Pistol in the Pulpit Author Tim Rupp
Tim Rupp is a retired Police Sergeant with over 10 years of full-time experience as a Pastor. He understands the need for protecting houses of worship, and is qualified to teach us how. In this epi…
044: What Cops and the Wizard of Oz' Tin Man Have in Common
The legend of the Tin Man, a lumberjack named Nick Chopper, says that a spell was cast on his axe. One by one, his limbs were chopped off and replaced by the tinsmith. Soon, the lumberjack could pr…
043: From Survivor to SERVivor with Krysia Baron of New Mexico C.O.P.S. (Part 2)
Krysia Baron served for 24 years as a Federal Officer with the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service. Her life, family, and career was forever changed on December 5, 2013 when her husban…
042: From Survivor to SERVivor with Krysia Baron of New Mexico C.O.P.S. (Part 1)
Krysia Baron served for 24 years as a Federal Officer with the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service. Her life, family, and career was forever changed on December 5, 2013 when her husban…
041: How Pet Therapy is Helping First Responders with Ron Leonard
Ron Leonard and his rescue dog Molly are making a huge impact on law enforcement and first responders. Ron is a Chaplain for Canines for Christ, and Molly is a therapy dog who brings encouragement a…
040: PTSD and Faith on the Force with Michael McSellers (Part 2)
Michael J. McSellers is a United States Marine Corps veteran who has served the Common Wealth of Virginia as a Law Enforcement Officer, Chaplain, and Coordinator for the Rise Christian Police Confere…
039: PTSD and Faith on the Force with Michael McSellers (Part 1)
Michael J. McSellers is a United States Marine Corps veteran who has served the Common Wealth of Virginia as a Law Enforcement Officer, Chaplain, and Coordinator for the Rise Christian Police Confere…
038: How to Improve Your Marriage by Honoring Your Spouse with Police Wife Heidi Hogan
Police wife and Badge of Hope Kansas City ministry leader Heidi Hogan is back with specific and practical advice for law enforcement spouses about improving your marriage. In this episode, she outli…
037: From Tragedy to Triumph when Facing Life's Challenges with Robert Starnes
Robert Starnes is a Lieutenant with the Hamilton County, TN Sheriff’s Office, where he has served for 34 years. He is the past President of the TN Law Enforcement Training Officers Association, prese…
036: Social Media Best Practices for Professional and Personal Applications with LEO and Industry Expert Chris Hsiung
Captain Chris Hsiung commands the Special Operations Division at the Mountain View Police Department in Northern California, and he has been serving there for over 21 years. Since 2012 he has manage…
035: Conversations on the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and How You Can Help
Hurricane Harvey was a category 4 hurricane that struck the Houston and Southeast Texas area on August 26, 2017. Many areas received 40-50 inches of rain, which caused severe flooding and devastatio…
034: The Governor's Proclamation and 23rd Annual Officer Appreciation Day with Chaplain Jim Bontrager
Jim Bontrager is the Senior Chaplain with the Elkhart Police Department in Elkhart, IN and Master Level Chaplain with the International Conference of Police Chaplains. Jim is an advocate for police …
033: Understanding Your Identity Above and Beyond the Uniform with Jamey Gadourey
Jamey Gadourey is a combat veteran, graduate of West Point and the U.S. Army Ranger School, instructor, and leadership consultant who founded Outsider Consulting. He is passionate about helping lead…
032: Stop the Bleeding - Financial First Aid for First Responders
Do work an endless cycle of off-duty extra jobs just to pay the bills each month? Are you facing overwhelming debt, or dealing with other poor financial practices that keep you from feeling like you…
031: Stress, Success, and Significance in Life and Law Enforcement with Jimmy Meeks of Sheepdog Seminars
Jimmy Meeks retired after 35 years of service in law enforcement in Hurst, TX. He is also a Christian Minister, and travels the nation as a keynote speaker for Sheepdog Seminars with Lt. Col. Dave G…
030: Excellence in Training Part 3 - Missional and Ministry Health
I was the featured guest recently on Brian Willis' "Excellence in Training Podcast," a resource through his law enforcement trainers' website at www.ExcellenceinTrainingAcademy.com. You may remember…
029: Excellence in Training Part 2 - Muscle and Money Health
I was the featured guest recently on Brian Willis' "Excellence in Training Podcast," a resource through his law enforcement trainers' website at www.ExcellenceinTrainingAcademy.com. You may remember…
028: Excellence in Training Part 1 - Mental and Marital Health
I was the featured guest recently on Brian Willis' "Excellence in Training Podcast," a resource through his law enforcement trainers' website at www.ExcellenceinTrainingAcademy.com. You may remember…