In this eye-opening episode of The Bonafide Man, Ben shares how he balances the chaos of street-level work with his spiritual calling, emphasizing that “balance is a myth” for those pursuing a higher purpose. You’ll discover the importance of serving others through authentic love, the dangers of playing with fire—whether through drugs, pornography, or risky relationships—and how spiritual warfare often looks like walking through the devil's territory with faith as your armor. Ben dives deep into the power of humility, the danger of pride, and why true leadership is rooted in vulnerability and ongoing dependence on God.

“After overcoming addiction and restoring his marriage, Eric created Recovery Vow to help others do the same. Through honest conversations, faith and proven frameworks for healing, Recovery Vow helps individuals and couples find clarity, rebuild trust, and live out lasting recovery.”

Ken Hubbard is the Lead Pastor and co-founder of Radius Church in Mt. Vernon, Washington. After overcoming a childhood defined by "brokenness and dysfunction," Ken and his wife, Patti, launched the church in 2015, growing it into the largest congregation in Skagit County. His ministry focuses on restoration and practical faith, often sharing his personal story of transformation to help others find freedom from their pasts. Today, he leads a multi-generational ministry alongside his family, emphasizing that faith should be "crash-tested" in real-world situations.

Dr. Chase Spears, a retired Army public affairs officer and current host of the podcast “Finding Your Spine.” Dr. Spears is passionate about holding the military accountable to its

Constitutional purpose. He is widely published on civil-military and political topics in publications that include The American Mind, Real Clear Defense, The Washington Post, and The Baltimore Sun. He has also authored chapters about communication professionalism in two books. Chase is often sought out for expert perspective by media organizations including News Nation, The Gateway Pundit, and American Family News.

Ben is the founder of 'We Fight Monsters,' an organization whose stated purpose is to confront trafficking and addiction with a lawful, boots-on-the-ground response. They seek to rescue, recover, and restore people. Ben’s passion for serving others has taken him from the streets of South Memphis to the chaos of Afghanistan. His life is remarkable, and his experiences are the stuff of movies. Listen in and let this episode challenge you to get off the couch and into the fight.

In 2016, David served as shooting coach for the Brooklyn Nets, where he revolutionized their offense—taking the team from 28th in the league to 2nd in 3-point shooting. Since that time David has worked with 150 NBA players, whose combined contracts are worth more than $3.2 billion.

Whether its business executives or NBA players, David helps people get into the zone. He says, “People often call the zone “elusive. I call it trainable. After years of living it, studying it, and helping others tap into it, I’ve developed a way to get IN THE ZONE—on call. A system to help you get into that space where time slows, clarity sharpens, and everything just clicks.” Welcome David Nurse to The Bonafide Man Podcast.