FIGHT IN THE SHADE USA PODCAST https://arcofjusticeusa.org en Discourses on life, liberty, and leadership with U.S. Army Major (Ret.) Will Ostan and his wife, Jennifer. Will brings over two decades of experience at the highest echelons of government, military, and faith-based organizations. Jen speaks from her experience as a Military Spouse (12yrs) and Veteran Caregiver (10yrs) to Will. Fight In The Shade podcast provides thoughtful commentary regarding current events, shared conversations on meaningful topics, and personal interviews with fascinating leaders they have encountered on the journey of life.  www.arcofjusticeusa.org https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ec94d4a8-48e7-11ed-b20b-37120267fffa/image/FITS.PNG?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress FIGHT IN THE SHADE USA PODCAST https://arcofjusticeusa.org episodic Heroes Media Group Discourses on life, liberty, and leadership with U.S. Army Major (Ret.) Will Ostan and his wife, Jennifer. Will brings over two decades of experience at the highest echelons of government, military, and faith-based organizations. Jen speaks from her experience as a Military Spouse (12yrs) and Veteran Caregiver (10yrs) to Will. Fight In The Shade podcast provides thoughtful commentary regarding current events, shared conversations on meaningful topics, and personal interviews with fascinating leaders they have encountered on the journey of life.  www.arcofjusticeusa.org Discourses on life, liberty, and leadership with U.S. Army Major (Ret.) Will Ostan and his wife, Jennifer. Will brings over two decades of experience at the highest echelons of government, military, and faith-based organizations. Jen speaks from her experience as a Military Spouse (12yrs) and Veteran Caregiver (10yrs) to Will. Fight In The Shade podcast provides thoughtful commentary regarding current events, shared conversations on meaningful topics, and personal interviews with fascinating leaders they have encountered on the journey of life. 

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]]> FIGHT IN THE SHADE USA fightintheshade1776@gmail.com 6. Major O. Goes to Washington (April 2023) Will summarizes his recent trip to Washington, D.C. - one of his first trips after being bedridden for 6 months! Will and Jen discuss Will's diagnoses, and why he is often down (bedridden) for days, weeks, or months at a time. Will explains how he has been advocating for Wounded Warriors by continuing to push for bipartisan support. Will and Jen talk about their amazing I.T. Department head - Leonidas! Will shares some exciting news about another trip he will be taking very soon to record a segment for Fox News Sunday w/ Shannon Bream. He will prerecord the show airing Memorial Weekend. Stay tuned for a "Behind the Scenes Review" of when Major O goes back to Washington, D.C. to record with Fox News. Tue, 23 May 2023 02:24:12 -0000 Major O. Goes to Washington full Heroes Media Group Will summarizes a recent trip to D.C. to discuss the Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Will summarizes his recent trip to Washington, D.C. - one of his first trips after being bedridden for 6 months! Will and Jen discuss Will's diagnoses, and why he is often down (bedridden) for days, weeks, or months at a time. Will explains how he has been advocating for Wounded Warriors by continuing to push for bipartisan support. Will and Jen talk about their amazing I.T. Department head - Leonidas! Will shares some exciting news about another trip he will be taking very soon to record a segment for Fox News Sunday w/ Shannon Bream. He will prerecord the show airing Memorial Weekend. Stay tuned for a "Behind the Scenes Review" of when Major O goes back to Washington, D.C. to record with Fox News. Will summarizes his recent trip to Washington, D.C. - one of his first trips after being bedridden for 6 months!

  • Will and Jen discuss Will's diagnoses, and why he is often down (bedridden) for days, weeks, or months at a time.
  • Will explains how he has been advocating for Wounded Warriors by continuing to push for bipartisan support.
  • Will and Jen talk about their amazing I.T. Department head - Leonidas!
  • Will shares some exciting news about another trip he will be taking very soon to record a segment for Fox News Sunday w/ Shannon Bream. He will prerecord the show airing Memorial Weekend.


Stay tuned for a "Behind the Scenes Review" of when Major O goes back to Washington, D.C. to record with Fox News.

]]> 1587 5. Comic Relief - Just Laugh...So You Don't cry! The ability to laugh at ones self is a necessary skill in the harsh cultural climate of this world! Will & Jen often take on more "serious" conversations, so consider this episode to be "Comic Relief." After all, life can be so hard - sometimes you just gotta laugh...so you don't cry! No show notes this time. Spoilers take the fun out of it. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:41:00 -0000 Comic Relief full 1 5 Heroes Media Group Laughter is medicine... The ability to laugh at ones self is a necessary skill in the harsh cultural climate of this world! Will & Jen often take on more "serious" conversations, so consider this episode to be "Comic Relief." After all, life can be so hard - sometimes you just gotta laugh...so you don't cry! No show notes this time. Spoilers take the fun out of it. The ability to laugh at ones self is a necessary skill in the harsh cultural climate of this world! Will & Jen often take on more "serious" conversations, so consider this episode to be "Comic Relief." After all, life can be so hard - sometimes you just gotta laugh...so you don't cry!


No show notes this time. Spoilers take the fun out of it.

]]> 1353 4. Lady Jennifer Goes to Washington Jennifer, of "Will & Jen," had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. in October 2022 as an Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow. There she met with other EDF Fellows and military caregivers from around the nation. Jen reflects on her trip, which included networking, forming new friendships with other caregivers, a star-studded Gala at The Wharf (Tom Hanks!), and a visit to the home of Senator Elizabeth Dole. Listen in for a glimpse into the world of the everyday "Hidden Heroes" who care for our Wounded Warriors. Note: This episode was recorded immediately after Jen's trip in October - but due to Will's health*, it was not uploaded until January. Relevant Links: Jen's Elizabeth Dole Foundation Bio - https://hiddenheroes.org/story/jennifer-ostan/ *Our Personal Story - https://arcofjusticeusa.org/#ourstory Jen's Veteran's Day Interview w/ Fox News' Shannon Bream about Hidden Heroes - https://open.spotify.com/episode/189Sjk49MdfLExLAh542ZY Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Lady Jennifer Goes to Washington full 4 Heroes Media Group Hidden Heroes and Historymakers Gala Jennifer, of "Will & Jen," had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. in October 2022 as an Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow. There she met with other EDF Fellows and military caregivers from around the nation. Jen reflects on her trip, which included networking, forming new friendships with other caregivers, a star-studded Gala at The Wharf (Tom Hanks!), and a visit to the home of Senator Elizabeth Dole. Listen in for a glimpse into the world of the everyday "Hidden Heroes" who care for our Wounded Warriors. Note: This episode was recorded immediately after Jen's trip in October - but due to Will's health*, it was not uploaded until January. Relevant Links: Jen's Elizabeth Dole Foundation Bio - https://hiddenheroes.org/story/jennifer-ostan/ *Our Personal Story - https://arcofjusticeusa.org/#ourstory Jen's Veteran's Day Interview w/ Fox News' Shannon Bream about Hidden Heroes - https://open.spotify.com/episode/189Sjk49MdfLExLAh542ZY Jennifer, of "Will & Jen," had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. in October 2022 as an Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow. There she met with other EDF Fellows and military caregivers from around the nation. Jen reflects on her trip, which included networking, forming new friendships with other caregivers, a star-studded Gala at The Wharf (Tom Hanks!), and a visit to the home of Senator Elizabeth Dole. Listen in for a glimpse into the world of the everyday "Hidden Heroes" who care for our Wounded Warriors.


Note: This episode was recorded immediately after Jen's trip in October - but due to Will's health*, it was not uploaded until January.


Relevant Links:

Jen's Elizabeth Dole Foundation Bio - https://hiddenheroes.org/story/jennifer-ostan/

*Our Personal Story - https://arcofjusticeusa.org/#ourstory

Jen's Veteran's Day Interview w/ Fox News' Shannon Bream about Hidden Heroes - https://open.spotify.com/episode/189Sjk49MdfLExLAh542ZY

]]> 2125 3. The Flame of Liberty Will traces what he calls The Flame of Liberty from America's founding era through President Ronald Reagan. This serves as Part 3 of 3 in the "Why We Love America" Series. Will reads from founding documents and famous speeches throughout our Nation's history that speak to the foundational Flame of Liberty we must learn to recognize and preserve for future generations. Links: Patrick Henry's Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/patrick.asp Declaration of Independence - https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript Preamble to the Constitution - https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript Federalist Papers - https://guides.loc.gov/federalist-papers/full-text Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/gettyb.asp Abraham Lincoln's Inaugural Address - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/lincoln1.asp Ronald Reagan's "A Time for Choosing" Speech - https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/reagans/ronald-reagan/time-choosing-speech-october-27-1964 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:05:00 -0000 The Flame of Liberty full 3 Heroes Media Group Why We Love America Part 3 Will traces what he calls The Flame of Liberty from America's founding era through President Ronald Reagan. This serves as Part 3 of 3 in the "Why We Love America" Series. Will reads from founding documents and famous speeches throughout our Nation's history that speak to the foundational Flame of Liberty we must learn to recognize and preserve for future generations. Links: Patrick Henry's Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/patrick.asp Declaration of Independence - https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript Preamble to the Constitution - https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript Federalist Papers - https://guides.loc.gov/federalist-papers/full-text Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/gettyb.asp Abraham Lincoln's Inaugural Address - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/lincoln1.asp Ronald Reagan's "A Time for Choosing" Speech - https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/reagans/ronald-reagan/time-choosing-speech-october-27-1964 Will traces what he calls The Flame of Liberty from America's founding era through President Ronald Reagan. This serves as Part 3 of 3 in the "Why We Love America" Series. Will reads from founding documents and famous speeches throughout our Nation's history that speak to the foundational Flame of Liberty we must learn to recognize and preserve for future generations.


Links:

]]> 1301 2. Why We Love America - Part 2 https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/fight-in-the-shade-usa-podcast/ Will & Jen continue their series about some of the reasons they love America. They quickly discuss topics like freedom's ability to nurture dreams, ordered liberty, ideological differences, and the brilliance of our founding documents. Important Links: Reagan's 1st Inaugural Address Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address PSYCH TV Show Quote: "I've heard it both ways." "Six of one, half dozen of the other....right?" Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:43:00 -0000 Why We Love America - Part 2 full 2 Heroes Media Group Will & Jen continue their series about some of the reasons they love America. Will & Jen continue their series about some of the reasons they love America. They quickly discuss topics like freedom's ability to nurture dreams, ordered liberty, ideological differences, and the brilliance of our founding documents. Important Links: Reagan's 1st Inaugural Address Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address PSYCH TV Show Quote: "I've heard it both ways." "Six of one, half dozen of the other....right?" Will & Jen continue their series about some of the reasons they love America. They quickly discuss topics like freedom's ability to nurture dreams, ordered liberty, ideological differences, and the brilliance of our founding documents.


Important Links:

Reagan's 1st Inaugural Address

Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address


PSYCH TV Show Quote: "I've heard it both ways."

"Six of one, half dozen of the other....right?"

]]> 2087 1. Why We Love America - Part 1 https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/fight-in-the-shade-usa-podcast/ Will & Jen start a two-part conversation about some of the reasons they love America. They kick it off with stories of broken glass, complex coffee orders, and a Phillies jersey. They continue with a nod to Elizabeth Dole, the land of second chances, and how there is a redemptive arc in America's storyline. Stay tuned for Part 2. Important Links: Elizabeth Dole Biography Teddy Roosevelt - The Man in the Arena: Citizenship of a Republic The incredible story of Brittney Sherell - A Suitcase and a Dream 1776 Unites Website Jen's Coffee Order (For those who were wondering): 16oz Shaken Espresso with Oatmilk, 1/3 Decaf, No sweetener - add cinamon on top and a drizzle of honey if you're feelin' adventurous! Will's Coffee Order: Classified Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:32:00 -0000 Why We Love America - Part 1 full 1 Heroes Media Group Will & Jen start a three-part series about some of the reasons they love America. Will & Jen start a two-part conversation about some of the reasons they love America. They kick it off with stories of broken glass, complex coffee orders, and a Phillies jersey. They continue with a nod to Elizabeth Dole, the land of second chances, and how there is a redemptive arc in America's storyline. Stay tuned for Part 2. Important Links: Elizabeth Dole Biography Teddy Roosevelt - The Man in the Arena: Citizenship of a Republic The incredible story of Brittney Sherell - A Suitcase and a Dream 1776 Unites Website Jen's Coffee Order (For those who were wondering): 16oz Shaken Espresso with Oatmilk, 1/3 Decaf, No sweetener - add cinamon on top and a drizzle of honey if you're feelin' adventurous! Will's Coffee Order: Classified Will & Jen start a two-part conversation about some of the reasons they love America. They kick it off with stories of broken glass, complex coffee orders, and a Phillies jersey. They continue with a nod to Elizabeth Dole, the land of second chances, and how there is a redemptive arc in America's storyline. Stay tuned for Part 2.


Important Links:

Elizabeth Dole Biography

Teddy Roosevelt - The Man in the Arena: Citizenship of a Republic

The incredible story of Brittney Sherell - A Suitcase and a Dream

1776 Unites Website


Jen's Coffee Order (For those who were wondering): 16oz Shaken Espresso with Oatmilk, 1/3 Decaf, No sweetener - add cinamon on top and a drizzle of honey if you're feelin' adventurous!

Will's Coffee Order: Classified

]]> 1855 Introducing "Fight In The Shade USA" Podcast w/ Will & Jen Ostan Welcome to the official 2022 launch (and revamp) of the Fight In The Shade USA podcast. Major (Ret.) Will Ostan and his wife Jen introduce themselves, cast the vision for this podcast series, and explain the meaning behind the name.  They share that future episodes will include:  Conversations between Will and Jen on current events, government, and more of their story   Solo episodes with Will featuring discourses on life, liberty, and leadership   Solo episodes from Jen regarding her experience as a military caregiver   Interviews with special guests   Important updates on their continued advocacy work for active-duty Wounded Warriors  ...and more Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:23:00 -0000 Introducing "Fight In The Shade USA" full 1 Heroes Media Group Major (Ret.) Will Ostan and his wife, Jen, introduces themselves and the vision for their podcast. Welcome to the official 2022 launch (and revamp) of the Fight In The Shade USA podcast. Major (Ret.) Will Ostan and his wife Jen introduce themselves, cast the vision for this podcast series, and explain the meaning behind the name.  They share that future episodes will include:  Conversations between Will and Jen on current events, government, and more of their story   Solo episodes with Will featuring discourses on life, liberty, and leadership   Solo episodes from Jen regarding her experience as a military caregiver   Interviews with special guests   Important updates on their continued advocacy work for active-duty Wounded Warriors  ...and more Welcome to the official 2022 launch (and revamp) of the Fight In The Shade USA podcast. Major (Ret.) Will Ostan and his wife Jen introduce themselves, cast the vision for this podcast series, and explain the meaning behind the name. 

They share that future episodes will include:

  •  Conversations between Will and Jen on current events, government, and more of their story 
  •  Solo episodes with Will featuring discourses on life, liberty, and leadership 
  •  Solo episodes from Jen regarding her experience as a military caregiver 
  •  Interviews with special guests 
  •  Important updates on their continued advocacy work for active-duty Wounded Warriors 
  • ...and more
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