Congressman Brian Mast

On this moving episode of Nothing But the Truth, Trudy Stern welcomes Congressman Brian Mast — a decorated war hero and chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee — for a powerful conversation about courage, faith, and service. Mast recounts the harrowing night in Afghanistan when an IED cost him both legs and nearly his life, describing how his team’s bravery saved him and how his “Alive Day” became a reminder of gratitude and resilience. He reflects on recovery, the lessons from his father’s bedside visit, and how purpose and patriotism guided him from the battlefield to the halls of Congress. It’s an inspiring look at perseverance, leadership, and what it truly means to live for something greater than yourself.