📚 Serving Through Stories

From the Air Force to the classroom—and now to the pages of children’s books.

In this week’s episode of the Called 2 Serve Podcast, host Reggie Hubbard sits down with Mark McCraw, a proud Air Force veteran, educator, and prolific children’s book author.

Mark shares how his journey from military service to storytelling has been fueled by a passion for:

✏️ Literacy

👦🏽 Empowering military-dependent kids

💪 Addressing real issues like bullying

📖 Leaving a legacy through education and imagination

His words are shaping the next generation—and his mission to serve is far from over.

#Called2Serve #VeteranAuthor #MarkMcCraw #ChildrensBooks #MilitaryFamily #LiteracyMatters #LegacyThroughStorytelling

📝 Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:51 Meet Mark McCraw: Educator, Author, and Veteran

01:32 Mark's Journey to Becoming an Author

04:06 Writing Military Dependent Books

09:31 Challenges and Triumphs as a Disabled Veteran

17:05 Mark's Writing Process and Inspirations

18:59 Literacy, Learning, and Legacy

25:30 Advice for Veterans and Final Thoughts

30:13 Closing Remarks and Appreciation

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📻 Now airing on Wreaths Across America Radio!

Catch Called 2 Serve Podcast every Sunday at 7 AM EST

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🇺🇸 From Combat to the Paralympics — and Still Serving Others

This week on the Called 2 Serve Podcast, host Reggie Hubbard sits down with Joel Hunt, a resilient Army veteran, Paralympian, and founder of Military Broadcast Radio.

Joel shares his powerful journey through:

⚔️ 3 military deployments

🧠 Life with a traumatic brain injury (TBI)

🎿 Representing Team USA at the Sochi Paralympics

🎙️ And his mission to save veteran lives through media, gaming, and mentorship

This episode is a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and service after the uniform.

#VeteranVoices #Paralympics #TBIRecovery #Called2Serve #JoelHunt #MilitaryBroadcastRadio #VeteranSupport #MentalHealthAwareness

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👉 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-2-serve-podcast/id1785553680

📻 Now airing on Wreaths Across America Radio!

Catch Called 2 Serve Podcast every Sunday at 7 AM EST

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🔥 From Foster Youth to Mentor. From Pain to Purpose.

This week on the Called 2 Serve Podcast, host Reggie Hubbard sits down with Ron Jenkins, whose life journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

💔 From enduring abuse as a foster youth

⚖️ To working 31 years as a youth corrections counselor

🏈 To mentoring young men as a football coach

🙏 And using faith and mentorship to turn trauma into transformation

Ron shares how he’s avenging his brothers’ deaths—not through revenge—but by saving lives.

This episode is a raw, emotional, and deeply inspiring look at resilience, redemption, and the power of serving others with everything you've got.

#FosterYouth #MentorshipMatters #TraumaToTriumph #RonJenkins #YouthMentor #Called2Serve #FaithInAction

📝 Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:43 Introducing the Special Guest: Ron Jenkins

01:54 Ron Jenkins' Early Life and Challenges

05:17 Turning Points and Finding Faith

06:29 Positive Influences and Mentorship

18:49 Overcoming Adversity Through Sports

20:45 Career in Youth Corrections and Mentorship

24:12 Coaching and Continuing to Inspire

29:51 Connecting with Traumatized Youth

32:45 Avenge by Saving Lives

34:53 The Consequences of Revenge

36:57 Institutionalization and Its Effects

44:22 The Importance of Mentorship

48:13 Overcoming Personal Trauma

54:08 The Power of Therapy

57:41 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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👉 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-2-serve-podcast/id1785553680

📻 Now airing on Wreaths Across America Radio!

Catch Called 2 Serve Podcast every Sunday at 7 AM EST

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📲 Follow & Connect:

🌐 Facebook: @Called2ServePodcast

📸 Instagram: @called2servepodcast

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