Welcome to Patriot to the Core Podcast

This podcast exists b/c of my little brother Mark Forester.  While he was serving as a full-time missionary in California, our nation was attacked on 9/11.  He felt the calling then to complete his service to God with his next mission being to serve his country.  He knew God wanted him to help control the world's terrorists population.

On September 29, 2010, he was killed in action on his first deployment.  From his death notification to my family, to the Dignified Transfer ceremony at Dover, to his viewing, funeral, and subsequent memorials, I was amazed at the new world of heroes and warriors we met.  These men and women have become close to our family and been huge supports.  But they also stood out because of their willingness to voluntarily fight evil.  They believed in freedom and liberty.  Because of their actions, I started this podcast to interview great Americans who serve their country and communities.

By supporting this podcast, you help support The Mark Forester Foundation and its cause.

I interview those from all branches of the military, serving multiple roles (combat controllers, PJs, Green Berets, SEALs, Rangers, Infantrymen, Marines, Pilots, etc) and the US government. In addition, I speak with your everyday mom who goes about doing good--from starting a non-profit to fighting for freedom in our communities and schools. I also get to talk with Gold Star Parents, Siblings and Spouses, and Medal of Honor recipients.

This provides an opportunity to learn about everyday Americans who go above and beyond to protect us and to help others. As a Gold Star brother, many of my guests have a military connection, but I still have a wide variety of people who answer the call to serve in various ways.

We talk fighting terrorism, self-protection, exercise, mental toughness, charity, parenting, fugitives and occasionally pop culture and politics (like government overreach).

Please follow and subscribe so we can have many episodes to come. Send suggestions and questions to me at thad@patriottothecore.com. Hope you enjoy!

You can also become a patron.  Your support is not considered a donation--it's a way to get something in return for helping support my cause.  See link below:

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