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The SHIELD Armory

The SHIELD Armory

Written by: SHIELD Chaplaincy
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Police Chaplains Darren Potter, Gareth Stephenson & Adam Hughes sit down and discuss topics that are vitally important to the professional and personal lives of law enforcement officers. As full-time Christian Police Chaplains, they use biblical truth as the foundation as they discuss each topic, looking at God's design of how to not just survive, but thrive in life as officers, dispatchers, spouses, parents and any other role you might find yourself.

Not only will you hear from the 3 Chaplains, but you will also have a chance to hear from other law enforcement officers, command staff, mental health specialists, spouses of officers and much more.

The SHIELD Armory Podcast is a production from SHIELD Chaplaincy in Roanoke, VA. For more information about who we are or how to support what we do, visit: www.shieldchap.org. You can also connect with us on Facebook & Instagram at @ShieldChap.

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Episodes
  • The Sleep Glitch: When the Lights Go Out but the Mind Won't
    Oct 22 2025

    Sleep....it's a rare commodity in the Law Enforcement and First Responder World. Long shifts, overtime, special events, and many other things make it anything other than easy to get sleep.

    This is where our guest on this episode comes in! Meet Jennifer Boileau!

    She is a Mindfulness Coach who specializes in helping Law Enforcement and First Responders learn practical ways to help them start sleeping again, slowing down their minds, lowering stress levels and more!

    In this episode of the SHIELD Armory, Chaplains Potter, Stephenson and Hughes sit down with Jennifer to learn practical ways to help get to sleep, stay asleep and make that an everyday habit.

    Along with all the advice she's given us, she has also sent some resources to hopefully help you as you continue in your career. Simply click on any of the resources below to have full access to what she's shared.

    Progressive muscle relaxation: https://on.soundcloud.com/7lFWuz180UO937QW9d

    iRest for sleep support: https://on.soundcloud.com/pPQaYKle5dKOZHl6QB

    iRest for sleep: https://on.soundcloud.com/8vWn9hokm9rffKYqjl

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    50 mins
  • Lethal Force: The Moral & Biblical Case for Lethal Force
    Oct 15 2025

    Let's face it...law enforcement officers are put into situations that others could never dream of or will never experience. One of the worst situations they could ever find themselves in is the moment that lethal force becomes necessary.

    The use of lethal force is something that every officer knows comes with the job. It's something they must work out in their mind and heart long before graduating the police academy and stepping foot in a patrol car.

    In this episode, Chaplains Potter, Stephenson and Hughes sit down to have a very candid conversation about the moral and biblical case for the use of lethal force. Join them now and take a listen as they process this in ways you might not expect.

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    54 mins
  • When Duty Meets Detour: Two Careers Cut Short, One Purpose That Endures
    Oct 8 2025

    Let's face it, most people who enter the world of Law Enforcement do so with the plans to retire from that career one day. While retirement may be a long ways off, it's still the plan and one that preparations are starting to be made for on day one.

    However, what happens when things don't go the way you plan? What happens when there is a detour and your long-term plan doesn't unfold the way you thought it would.

    For Patrick Perkins, that is exactly what happened. Law Enforcement, the military...those were his plans for a career. However, when unexpected and unplanned physical injuries showed up, it became apparent that finishing those careers and retiring from them were not possible.

    Join Chaplains Potter, Stephenson and Hughes as they sit down with everyone's favorite photographer, Patrick Perkins. Hear his story about how he not only learned how to deal with the injuries, but how a new plan for his life has given him both hope and purpose. Maybe, just maybe, you'll see that the same thing is possible for you if you were to ever find yourself in similar shoes.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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