In this conversation with Mark Lamb, we go beyond politics and into the heart of what it means to live with courage, conviction, and faith.

Here’s what you’ll take away:• Why comfort is the fastest way to bury your potential• How truth and authenticity build real leadership• What courage actually looks like in everyday life• How to move forward even after deep personal loss• Why chasing greatness requires risk, faith, and action

This isn’t surface-level motivation.This is a call to step up.

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In this powerful and deeply grounded conversation, Lora Thorson sits down with former sheriff and congressional candidate Mark Lamb to unpack what it really means to live with courage, conviction, and faith in today’s world.

From his journey into law enforcement later in life to leading on the front lines of border security, Mark shares the mindset that shaped his leadership… one rooted in authenticity, truth, and unwavering belief in God’s purpose. But this conversation goes deeper than titles and positions. It explores personal loss, the weight of responsibility, and the internal battles that define who we become.

Mark opens up about why most people settle for “good” instead of pursuing greatness, the importance of telling the truth even when it costs you, and what it means to run toward danger instead of away from it. This episode is a call to examine your own life… your comfort zones, your courage, and the opportunities you may be avoiding.

If you’ve ever felt the pull to step into something bigger, this conversation will challenge you to listen closely.

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Most women aren’t failing their health… They were never given the right playbook.

This conversation with Allison Tharp will challenge everything you thought you knew about health, fitness, and what it really means to take care of your body.

You’ll learn:

* Why “eat less, move more” is failing women

* How hormones impact everything from fat loss to energy

* The connection between health, identity, and self-worth

* Why community is critical for long-term resilience

* How to take ownership of your health for yourself and your family

This is about more than fitness.

It’s about living strong, thinking clearly, and showing up with purpose.

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In this powerful conversation, Lora sits down with Allison Tharp, health educator and Director of the Mississippi Diabetes Network, to unpack the truth about women’s health, hormones, and why so many are struggling in systems that were never built for them. Allison shares her deeply personal journey — from battling weight and unhealthy habits to rebuilding her life through faith, discipline, and purpose.

This episode goes beyond surface-level fitness advice. It challenges the “move more, eat less” mindset, exposes the flaws in modern health systems, and calls women to take ownership of their bodies with wisdom and resilience. From metabolic health to identity, from community to courage… this is a conversation about playing the long game and living with intention.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or misunderstood in your health journey… this is for you.

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Ever felt like your soul was just… tired?

In this episode, I share a season that brought me to my knees—and what God did through it.

What you’ll take away:

• How to navigate emotional and spiritual burnout

• Why resistance keeps you stuck—and surrender sets you free

• The power of being honest about where you really are

• How to walk through darkness without losing faith

• Why your strengths can become weaknesses without balance

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In this deeply personal solo episode of Defenders LIVE, Lora Thorson opens up about a six-month season that tested her emotionally, spiritually, and physically. From the high of competing in The Tactical Games to a period of unexpected darkness and exhaustion, this is a raw conversation about what it looks like to wrestle with faith, identity, and surrender in real time.

Lora shares the turning point—when resistance gave way to honesty, and honesty led to healing. From confronting hidden struggles, to rediscovering purpose, to learning how even our strengths can become weaknesses without balance, this episode is a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t happen in comfort. If you’ve ever felt stuck, tired in your soul, or unsure of your next step, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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