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SWAT radio, a ministry of His Light International Ministries, is a Christian talk show that communicates practical and relevant truth to men gathered around God’s Word as Battle Buddies!

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Leaving the Dalai Lama to Reach the Himalayas with Dawa Bhutia

In part two of this compelling SWAT Radio conversation, hosts Doug McCary and Brad Sykes welcome back Dawa Bhutia, a former bodyguard to the Dalai Lama who surrendered his rank, family status, and wealth to follow Jesus Christ. Dawa shares the profound reality of counting the cost of discipleship in hostile environments across India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Through the Himalayan Good News Network and…

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From Dalai Lama Bodyguard to Follower of Jesus (Dawa Singye's Story)

What happens when a man serving in the inner circle of the Dalai Lama encounters the truth of Jesus Christ? In this episode of SWAT Radio, Doug McCary and Brad Sykes are joined by Dawa Singye, founder of the Himalayan Good News Network. Born to Tibetan refugee parents in India, Dawa was handpicked as a young man to join the elite military detail protecting the Dalai Lama. For eight years, he…

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What Is Your "One Thing"? (Philippians 3:1–14)

What is the single priority driving your decisions, your energy, and your daily life? In this episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, David Gray, and Craig Henderson unpack Philippians 3:1–14. The Apostle Paul had everything our culture values—status, credentials, education, and influence—yet when confronted with Christ, he realized none of it compared to knowing Jesus. Together, the team…

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The Idol of Comfort vs. Spiritual Warfare: What a UFC Fighter & Two Biblical Heroes Teach Us About True Manhood

In this episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary, Craig Henderson, and David Gray dive into Philippians 2:19-30 to expose how modern idols like comfort, entertainment, and social media distract men from the real spiritual battles they face daily. Through the lives of Timothy and Epaphroditus—two ordinary men who prioritized sacrificial living and submission to authority—the team breaks down what…

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PGA Tour Legend Kenny Knox: Golf Fame, Rock Bottom, and the Faith That Saved His Marriage

In this powerful episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary and Brad sit down with three-time PGA Tour winner and legendary putter Kenny Knox for an unfiltered conversation that goes far beyond the golf course. While Kenny competed against legends like Jack Nicklaus and pulled off a miraculous, tournament-winning bunker shot at the Honda Classic, his toughest battles were fought in his personal…

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Choosing to Serve over Self-Promotion

The world tells us that if you want to find satisfaction, you need to promote yourself, protect your own interests, and seek comfort above all else. Yet, in Philippians 2:5-18, the Apostle Paul directly challenges this self-centric mindset by pointing to Jesus as the ultimate counter-cultural model. Jesus possessed all the rights of divinity but willingly laid them aside, humbling Himself to the…

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Faith in the Marketplace: Leading with Integrity & Grace

How do you practically live out the Gospel while running a business, managing employees, and navigating high-stakes marketplace pressures? In this episode of SWAT Radio, host Brad Sykes unpacks Philippians 1:27—challenging believers to "walk in a manner worthy of the gospel"—and explores what that looks like in everyday business. Brad is joined by two veteran business leaders who share their raw,…

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Cultivating True Humility in a Self-Promoting World

In this insightful episode of SWAT Radio, host Doug McCary is joined by co-host Brad Sykes and special guest Dave Humphrey to unpack the challenging, counter-cultural virtue of true humility. Drawing from the profound text of Philippians 2, the team explores what it practically looks like to trade a self-promoting mindset for the servant attitude of Christ in our families, personal relationships,…

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The Neuroscience of Faith: Why Checklists Can’t Fix a Stagnant Soul

In this captivating episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary and David Gray dive deep with Dr. Chuck Coker into the powerful intersection of neuroscience, scripture, and spiritual maturity. Shifting the conversation from his book A God Shaped Mind directly into Philippians 2:12-18, the guys expose why so many believers get trapped in the exhausting loop of superficial behavior modification instead…

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Mind Over Matter: The Path to Spiritual Maturity with Dr. Chuck Coker

In this thought-provoking episode of SWAT Radio, hosts Doug McCary and David Gray are joined by standard-shattering author and leadership expert Dr. Chuck Coker to discuss his transformative new book, A God-Shaped Mind: The Neuroscientific Path to Spiritual Maturity. Together, they dive into the fascinating intersection of faith and neuroscience, exploring how God has custom-designed the human…

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