On The Blue Line Podcast

In a Time of Crisis, Be a Leader | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 054   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss leadership in a time of crisis.  I discuss trademarks of a good leader.  1. Leadership is Others focused.  2. Leadership is done by example.  3. Leadership is communicated through vision  4. Leadership is completed through mentorship.    After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mission of providing guidance, resources and community for law enfor

Tenacity with Ron Coury | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 009   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, and encouragement for the listener.    In this episode, I sit down with Ron Coury,  Author of Tenacity: We discuss Ron’s time in the Marines. We talk about the events that led him into the business world. We discuss the beginning of his time in Las Vegas and the challenges he faced along the way.  Finally, we talk about Tenacity and how pushing through life’s challenges is a fundamental quality for success in any area of life.      HOW TO CONNECT WITH RON: Connect at https://roncouryauthor.com   LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSSED: Book: Tenacity by Ron Coury.    After the episode:  SUBSCRIBE TO our YouTube Channel. LEAVE US AN iTUNES rating and review! FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR Website.   On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the m

How do you spend your time | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 053   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.     In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss a question I was asked about “how I spend my time?” As opposed to “what do you do for a living?”  I mention the thought-provoking journey this question brought me on and my answer. I then talk about how we spend our time and the fact that it shows others our priorities, our views on self-improvement and our views of the future.      Resources mentioned*: LINK: BOLO: Loose Cow in South Florida  LINK: Travis Chappell    *This are resources that I am currently enjoying and have changed my life. I have no current affiliation with any of these authors or their products.    After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests

Welcome to the On The Blue Line Podcast! This trailer episode will introduce you to On The Blue Line and provide an overview of our mission to Empower Cops in their Lives at Home.  The two formats of the On the Blue Line Podcast are: 1. Monday Morning Roll Call: A 10-15 minute weekly monologue show providing you something positive and actionable for the week ahead. 2. The Interview Room: A weekly show where I sit down with men and women from all walks of life, who tell the story of their personal journey.  All episodes are available wherever you prefer to stream your podcasts.  For more information about On The Blue Line visit, https://ontheblueline.com.   After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the missio

A look back, A look ahead | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 052   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.     In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss the last year and the top five episodes according to download numbers. (Follow Links below to check them out). POSITIVE STORY OF THE WEEK: Officer responding to 911 call at a school ends up reading, “Cat in a Hat” by Dr. Seuss.  I talk about having spent the weekend at Podfest 2020 in Orlando, Florida.  I talk about the lessons that I learned from being at Military Creator Con as part of Podfest in the areas of Community, Saving a Life, and Faith. Finally, I discuss the vision for the coming year of the On The Blue Line Podcast.    Resources mentioned*: LINK: The Importance of Friendship TIR 003 LINK: The importance of a Morning Routine MMRC 005 LINK: Choosing to be Uncomfortable MMRC 007 LINK: Hit The Rese

The Path | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 051   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode I discuss: This week, I talk about life from the metaphor of being a journey and a path. I then make the important argument of having people in our lives that are mentors and sages who can point us in the direction of the path that leads to our desired destination.    Resources mentioned*: LINK: The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost LINK: Article, 10 reasons why a mentor is a Must, by inc.com. LINK: Article, Outfitting for the Trail.    *This are resources that I am currently enjoying and have changed my life. I have no current affiliation with any of these authors or their products.    After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rat

The Miracles around Us | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 050   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss a few stories of miracles, but then balance it with stories of when a miracle was believed for and never seemingly came.  I discuss the need for believing in miracles and the beauty of beginning to see the miracles in our everyday lives.    Resources mentioned*: Link: Amazing story of a Violinist playing while having a brain tumor removed. MUST WATCH VIDEO! An officer’s life is saved when his badge deflects a round.  *This are resources that I am currently enjoying and have changed my life. I have no current affiliation with any of these authors or their products.    After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and N

A Chair with Four Legs | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 049   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss the importance of total health as opposed to concentrating solely on one area of our lives. I discuss the fact that we are mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional beings and that the goal is total health, which means balance among these areas.    Resources mentioned*: Link: Utter Relief of Holiness by John Eldredge Link: Police One, Physical and Mental Health articles *This are resources that I am currently enjoying and have changed my life. I have no current affiliation with any of these authors or their products.    After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Vis

A Higher Education | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 048   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss the importance of education, but not only when it comes to formal education. Rather, I discuss ways that we can always be learning and improving ourselves.  I mention five podcasts that I am currently listening to on a regular basis and five books that I am currently reading.  I then encourage you to always be working on increasing your overall education and knowledge.    Resources mentioned*: Link: Study on Law Enforcement and Education Podcast: Order of Man with Ryan Michler Podcast: Art of Manliness with Brett McKay Podcast: Creating a Brand with Alex Sanfilippo Podcast: Behind the Shield with James Geering Podcast: The Jocko Podcast with Jocko Willink Book: It’s Your Call by Gary Barkalow Book: The War of Art by S

memento mori | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 047   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss the concept of memento mori, “Remember you must die.”  I make sure that we understand that this is not negative, rather remembering that we will one day die can provide us with motivation, encouragement and appreciation for life.    Resources mentioned: Daily Stoic Art of Manliness Tragic Helicopter Crash involving Kobe Bryant   After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mission of providing guidance, resources and comm

Seasons of Change | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 046   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss the seasons of life that we go through and provide ways that we can prioritize our activities in accordance with those seasons.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Contact us with any questions and concerns. Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mission of providing guid

Vision to See | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 045   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss the accomplishments of Helen Keller. I then talk about the importance of vision in our lives.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Contact us with any questions and concerns. Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mission of providing guidance, resources and community for law

Welcome Home with Ben Killoy | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 008   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, and encouragement for the listener.    In this episode, I sit down with Ben Killoy the Founder of the Military Veteran Dad: We discuss his favorite cup of coffee and favorite quiet moment.  We discuss transitioning from military to civilian life.  We have a conversation about not saying, “Thank you for your service” but rather, “Welcome Home.”  We talk about PTSD and the buzz word, “Mental Health” and how there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution.  We have a candid conversation about how our opportunity to “change the world” is found in time with our kids.  And finally we discuss, “Leaving a dent in the universe” and the power of legacy.   HOW TO CONNECT WITH Ben Killoy: Connect at Military Veteran Dad.  Social Links:  Facebook @militaryveterandad Instagram @militaryveterandad

Shine Your Boots, Change Your World | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 044   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss the importance of attention to detail in our lives both on and off the job.  I mention the recent news story where would be carjackers are foiled by a stick shift.  I discuss an article in Law Enforcement Today about Attention to Detail, by LT David Crisler Jr. I read a quote about Attention To Detail and the Band, Van Halen.  Lastly, I reference the speech by Admiral William H. McRaven, titled, “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.”   After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On

Making First Responders Whole Again with Vanessa Kennedy | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 007   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, and encouragement for the listener.    In this episode, I sit down with Vanessa Kennedy with Code-1 Wellness: We discuss a variety of topics from her favorite cup of coffee to her experience in law enforcement.  Vanessa shares her thoughts on challenges for women in law enforcement.  We discuss the importance of mental health training and the pitfalls of peer to peer support groups at an officer’s agency.  We talked about the mission of Code-1 Wellness to “Protect those who Protect Others.”  Vanessa shares the vision of Code-1 Wellness and what the future may hold for this organization.    HOW TO CONNECT WITH Code-1 Wellness: Connect at Code-1- wellness.com    LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSSED: Book: Battlefield of the mind by Joyce Meyer.    After the ep

Integrity in All Things | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 043   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week, I discuss the recent statement by the Kansas Police Chief who stated the McDonalds coffee incident was completely fabricated by the officer.  I discuss the importance of integrity in all things and that integrity is more than simply “honesty.”    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Contact us with any questions and concerns. Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On

Resolved to Make no More Resolutions | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 042   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week, I look forward to 2020 and discuss ways we can be ready for whatever it may bring.  I provide a refresher on setting SMART goals.  I discuss the importance of habit and reference the book, Atomic Habits, by James Clear. I also reference the book, The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, by Charles Duhigg and the Harvard Business Review Article that discusses this powerful book.  Lastly, I provide five things to consider when sitting down to develop goals and subsequent habits.    Wishing you a Safe and Happy New Year from all of us at On The Blue Line!   After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Pa

The Need for a Silent Night | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 041   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week, another Crazy Chicken Story, that took place at a KFC in Wisconsin.  I discuss the origins of the well-known hymn, Silent Night, from the book, Come Let Us Adore Him, by Robert J. Morgan.  I discuss the song, I need a Silent Night, by Amy Grant from 2008.  I suggest the Application, One Minute Pause, by Ransomed Heart. Lastly, I offer a couple thoughts on how to pause and have a silent night this Holiday Season.    Merry Christmas 2019 from all of us at On The Blue Line    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Bl

The Reality of Hardship | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 040   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week, I discuss a feel good story out of Dade City, Florida.  I then discuss the fact that we all go through hardships in our lives and give a few suggestions for what to do when they inevitably come.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Contact us with any questions and concerns. Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by acti

Always Eat the Pie | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 039 Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   In this episode we discuss: This week, I discuss the importance of taking time to connect with others. I discuss the concerns with “busyness” and how so often we are just busy for the sake of being busy. I then encourage you to connect with someone you haven’t spoken to in a while, take an extra moment to have dessert with them, and lastly find time in your personal life that you can take to simply enjoy the moment.    After the episode:  Get your On The Blue Line Decals, today! Consider supporting us for as little as $1 per episode: Visit our Patreon Page. Be sure to check out our video’s on our YouTube Channel. Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating an