Mar 26, 2018

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the centerpiece of the Christian faith.  But is there evidence to support this truth claim, and if so, what verdict will we issue once we place the Resurrection on trial?  In this episode, Jonathan presents four "exhibits" arranged as Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience in a...

Mar 19, 2018

As a young officer, Jonathan learned quickly that there tends to be this proverbial "blacklist" among certain supervisors within any given agency.  The practice of blacklisting certain officers due to prior offenses, personality clashes, or preferences concerning policing is an unfortunate reality that affects...

Mar 12, 2018

Once you learn something, it never leaves you.  Or does it?  Whether you are standing in front of others speaking or conducting training one-on-one as a Field Training Officer or mentor, you must understand the fundamentals of adult learning if you are going to connect with your audience and your message is going to...

Mar 5, 2018

Public speaking is largely a skill that is developed.  Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "All the great speakers were bad speakers at first."  In this episode, Jonathan and his daughter Olivia delve deeper into the topic of public speaking by discussing the three key principles for developing a great public...