
Choir Practice
"Choir practice" is a slang term that’s used informally by officers. It doesn’t literally mean singing practice. Instead, it typically refers to an informal, off-duty gathering of officers, often at a bar, restaurant, or someone’s house,
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where they hang out, blow off steam, and sometimes drink together after a shift or a tough incident. In this series, Kyle Reyes and co-host Bernie Hallums invite in guests to share impactful stories from the world of law enforcement.
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- 25Choir Practice: Honoring the Fallen with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial FundThe mission of the NLEOMF is to honor the fallen, tell the story of American law enforcement and make it safer for those who serve. Discover the power of vulnerability and authenticity in policing.
- 26Choir Practice - This Christian mom wanted to protect other women - and give them a voiceAmy Robbins is the CEO of Alexo Athletica and the National Spokesperson for Parler. She wanted to protect other women, the Constitution, and their voice - here's how she's doing it.
- 27Choir Practice: Talking Police, Black Men and Strong DadsIt's an uncomfortable conversation that needs to happen. Bernie and Gabriel discuss the impact of their fathers and navigating life as black men with strong roots in faith and community.
- 28Choir Practice: God Gave Him A Vision To Help Keep People SafeAs the riots and anarchy spread - meet David Rankin. God put it on his heart to develop a pretty incredible product that can be used to keep law enforcement and Americans safe. This is his story.
- 29Choir Practice: You were LIED to about the Breonna Taylor shooting.Sgt. John Mattingly was FIRST shot in the Breonna Taylor shooting - and it was NOT a "no-knock" situation. He joined us on Choir Practice and has the receipts to prove you were LIED TO.
- 30Choir Practice: Her brother was EXECUTED by an evil man. Now she honors him.She lost her brother... but she never lost her faith. This is the story of a federal agent executed by an evil man... and what one woman is doing to keep his memory alive and help others.
- 31Choir Practice: EVERYTHING you know about the Breonna Taylor raid is a lie.He's the sergeant shot in the Breonna Taylor raid - and EVERYTHING the media told you about the raid was a lie. But he didn't just run his mouth in this episode.. he brought the receipts to prove it.
- 32Choir Practice: Matt Griffin and the Day He Almost Took His Own LifeMatt Griffin went through the darkest hour of his life... and seconds before he ended it all, God intervened. This is the story of how his life was saved - and now he's helping save other cops.
- 33Choir Practice: His officers were ambushed and murdered. This is their story.Bristol, CT Police Chief Gould went through hell and back after his officers were ambushed and murdered. The day after retiring, he came on our show to open up in a tell-all about what happened.
- 34Choir Practice: A retired Seattle cop on freedom, faith and fellowshipHe served in one of the most anti-police cities in America during the 2020 riots, and yet he refused to turn his eyes away from God. Now he's doing some incredible work to bring cops to Jesus.
- 35Choir Practice: The man who was sick of the pro-George Floyd, anti-police movementHe was sick and tired of seeing police across America attacked and disrespected by people supporting a criminal, so he decided to do something about it.
- 36Choir Practice: This Marine Was Tortured in Iran and Never Lost FaithHe was the first Marine Guard hostage in the Iran crisis. What they did to him in that prison was horrifying. After being saved moments before execution, he didn't give up a life of service or faith.
- 37Choir Practice: Brotherhood of the FallenIn 2010, an officer in Chicago decided there's not enough support at police funerals... so he pledged to pay for two officers to travel to the funeral of EVERY officer EXECUTED in the line of duty.
- 38Choir Practice: William Montanaro Lost His Wife and Daughter in House Fire - and Turned the Pain into a MissionHe and his wife woke up to find their house on fire, and they escaped only to realize their second daughter was still in the house. Ever the hero, his wife tried to save her - and he lost them both.
- 39Choir Practice: Jesus, Jobs, Steak and Saving The PoliceHe's a Christian CEO who launched the nation's first non-woke job hiring platform. Now he's helping cops find better jobs to help secure America. Learn more --> https://www.jobs.redballoon.work/let
- 40Choir Practice: Her Husband Died In The Line of Duty - Two Days Later, She Found Out She Was PregnantDoris Shecralla is the surviving spouse of an officer killed in the line of duty. Two days after his death, she found out she was pregnant. This is her story.
- 41Choir Practice: Police Chaplains, Unconstitutional Mandates and the LawJim Bontrager is the President of the International Conference of Police Chaplains. In this episode, we dive into everything from unconstitutional mandates to when good cops are perceived as tyrants.
- 42Choir Practice: Volunteer Firefighter Describes Dying, Going to Heaven, Getting Sent HomeChris Wahl was a volunteer firefighter diagnosed with a rare and aggressive turbo cancer after getting vaccinated during the pandemic. He describes dying, getting to the gates.. then being sent home.
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