All my Heroes had a Death Wish ☠️

[@mike7652]

Not a death wish, just willing to lay down their lives for those they love and/or something greater than themselves. True heroism.

[@wrathfulspectre2882]

Something, most men today just wouldn't be willing to do.

[@dizgroontled]

​@@wrathfulspectre2882because we now know we just fighting for elites so yea

[@silentbutdadly190]

Just become an elite and then people will fight for you too

[@wrathfulspectre2882]

​​@@dizgroontledForget the so-called elites, which are better referred to as parasites. My point is that most modern men in my observations wouldn't fight and die for their own families. Nope. They would rather just go along with any tyranny is inflicted upon them, keep their heads-down, stick their collective heads in the sand and hope it all goes away. Even worse, many men will in fact turn on their neighbours in order to appease the tyrants. Look at the last four years.

[@dizgroontled]

@@silentbutdadly190 good point

[@TodColbert-qf3ob]

I have said and believed this statement for about half of my 70 years on earth after believing on Jesus ... "when your not affraid to die , you can truly live".

[@Gunrunner223]

You are correct sir. I'll turn 50 soon, and I've been a saved man for many years. Im in the process, of redirecting my life for more purpose. As John said, "not just logging time". I want to get healthy enough, to be able to be effective. I want to live more purposely. Not just hanging around.

[@bhoxified8932]

"Every man dies. Not every man truly lives."

[@gregoryhoughtaling9879]

Amen brother

[@philshock3805]

"Every man dies, not every man really lives." ~William Wallace

[@locophoto6881]

Life isn't meant for "really living"...it's for being restored to God through Christ and then Glorifying God with obedience from gratitude and love returned back to God and sharing the Gospel to others....eternity is where life really is lived.

[@BobbyCannon]

@@locophoto6881 A live really lived is a life lived for Christ. "Only one life, twill soon be past, only what's done for Christ will last".

[@Matt_Alaric]

You should probably tag that as a Mel Gibson quote, cos the real William Wallace never said it.

[@bigpicklerick]

" let me bleed with the warriors of Thermopoliy" that is awesome.

[@Stevarooni]

Life is much more than avoiding death.

[@benneuls4142]

Yes 100% agree

[@blmuller4071]

My great-grandfather and his brother, along with 500 fellow Georgia Rifles, held the bridge at Antietam against 20,000 Union soldiers, and walked away, with their wounded. His description of the battle still gives me chills. They did not expect to survive, much less triumph, but they all went there, to buy time for a greater force, as the Greeks did.

[@ronb6313]

Unfortunately, the civil war killed more Americans than all other foreign wars. Hopefully we won't repeat this again.

[@jasonjohnson6938]

Sorry to hear your family got suckered into foghting for slavery

[@stevecochran9078]

"Pain is temporary. Chicks dig scars. Glory is forever." -John Wick in his football days.

[@wiseinvestments5134]

Nandeska!!!!!

[@bontexx]

Nice hit Shane!!

[@onearmedwolf6512]

Heroes get remembered but legends never die. The sandlot 😂

[@williamsisk2897]

One thing about Paul sticks out to me. On Mars Hill, Paul could have told them who he had studied under and would have been accepted on his own merits. But as far as Paul was concerned, Saul was gone and all that was left was the mind of Christ and the mission at hand.

[@Daddyoftam]

Just ordered an autograph copy of your book. New to the gun culture. Just applied for my carry permit in PA. Still don't own a firearm, but I'm looking at a .22LR so I can learn, and teach my 3 kids. I appreciate your content.

[@murdurmuffin7872]

Hey bud, firstly, I don't want to sound like a snob or discouraging. By all means, WELCOME to the community. Some advice, if I may. If this is your first entry to guns, a .22LR is not a bad choice to start learning with. My family keeps a .22LR to plink around at cans and floating leaves with. It's a great gun for kids, and can probably be used to hunt rabbits with. However, that's as far as it can go. If you are concerned about protection at all, I would highly recommend you go with a larger caliber. The .22 makes a very small hole and is too weak to consider for self defense, unless you are ok with legally defending in court why you had to reload and kept on shooting... the same target. Among pistol caliber, I would recommend 9mm. It's not as jarring as the time honored .45 ACP, and there's generally a lot more models to choose from. You can get a Ruger PC carbine and a handgun in 9mm, both shoot the same round and should be just enough to defend your home and family against criminal threats. If your worries are about threats more well armed or wish to be able to hunt, I'd recommend something in .308 at minimum. A lot of people will espouse the good ol' AR-15 (.223/5.56x45mm) but a .308 only needs 1 shot to be effective against the vast majority of threats/game. It's your life, family, and values, so learn all you can and ask lots of questions. Oh, and good luck!

[@ope.-817]

Look into palmetto state armory. They have many great guns for cheap

[@Daddyoftam]

@@murdurmuffin7872 I appreciate that. The 22 is just to help teach my kids. I have my eye on a p365.

[@first-namelast-name4198]

I bought my first gun in 2019. I went all in and took a basic pistol class, rented many guns before buying my first gun. Eventually felt comfortable enough to get my CPL (carry license) Then I took a class from Robert Vogel, Carry Trainer, Andrew Branca and Massad Ayoob. I HIGHLY recommend taking Massad’s class (MAG20) before he retires. As someone else mentioned starting out with a .22 great. You’ll eventually grow to a bigger caliber. Enjoy the journey. Safety is paramount (I bought a safe before I brought my first gun home). Always keep learning.

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

​@@Daddyoftam Practice with an instructor, and then practice a lot.

[@militantfarmerconcept569]

Not a death wish but a wish to preserve life both momentarily and eternally

[@ascalon132]

Yup... that's... that's what he says in the video

[@beefyoso]

death is lighter than a feather. duty is heavier than a mountain.

[@a.r.r.5626]

The Assyrians....then the Babylonians....then the Persians....then the Romans....so on.....each thought 'WE WILL RULE FOREVER!!!" Only the Lord does....Rock on, John! P.S. The quote “After I am dead, I'd rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one” is attributed to the Stoic philosopher Cato. Cato's meaning was that he wanted his admirable and honest behavior to be more prominent than his likeness.

[@Halukos]

Men need to courage to seek out Truth and the humility to change when confronted with it.

[@mk18895]

“You can live for nothing or die for something “ John Rambo

[@AdamosDad]

"If you rely on your own strength, you will be able to accomplish what a man can do. When you lean on God's strength, God will accomplish what only He is able to do. He makes incredibly weak men, incredibly strong, for His own glory." ~John Lovell (Warrior poet)

[@Strider_Roshin]

Hey I was at the Hot Gates as well! Pretty cool being on that hill with the plaque eh? I thought it was cool reading the info boards and finding out that they actually said those cool lines in the 300 movies. Btw Leonidas was 60 when he died in that battle. Proving that we can still be fierce warriors in our latter years.

[@crossfitcaliber]

At 17:05. This is probably the best monologue about the purpose of living. Thank you!

[@antonschmidt1698]

Thought so too.

[@jarrodpharr2761]

My wife and I had an amazing time on this trip to Greece! Every moment was a fascinating journey into history. It's truly like going with a giant family. I highly recommend a Warrior Poet vacation. And getting to hang out and talk with John and his beautiful family is the icing on the cake.

[@shanek6582]

Read gates of fire when I was young and it probably changed my life for the better but years later I was devastated when I read and found out the Spartans actually sided with the Persians within a few generations of Thermopylae against all the Greeks the 300 fought with. Dang you Lysander!

[@DragonSlayerRob]

15:53 checks mirror, sees myself *heck yes! 💪🏼 rock on!*

[@jonnines2221]

My wife, 2 kids and grandchild give me 4 reasons(as of now) to become a warrior poet and a reason to not just die for them but to train to live 4 them. God bless you John train hard, train smart... And train often!

[@AMYNAPREPAREDNESS]

We had a great time meeting everyone on the Greece trip. Visiting all of the historical/religious sites was an incredible experience.

[@mr.matthews67]

"Break from the status quo and live intentionally." That is so freeing.

[@Solo-41]

Selflessness. That's a hero.

[@dentonjnr.nation4771]

Amen my brother...to live is Christ and to die is gain...we live for His Honour and we die in His Honour.

[@bigosbro21]

Phil. 1:21 is my life verse. As a young boy and even now as a young man, I have always had this feeling that I couldn't shake ... a feeling that I was meant to die for someone or something (i.e., in a sacrificial manner - not of natural causes). It was viewed as an easy way out of this sometimes hard life (still see it that way sometimes), but now I am coming to grips with the fact that I am going to have to be a man worthy of that calling when the time comes, or I will miss it. I need to be the man that God designed me to be, and it's going to take discipline and work. The thought of sying this way always brought me a sense of peace and purpose. Perhaps I'll be afraid in the moment, but I know God is ever present in those times and grants dying grace to those who give their li es for Him.

[@jessiebutikofer7981]

I see the Braveheart Poster on your wall in the background John, have you been to Stirling Castle and The National Wallace Monument in Scotland? That is an awesome place! The true story of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce is awesome. Definitely a have to place to visit while in the UK.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Taking a trip of Poets there in September!!!

[@MattGoulet-b1x]

Love it. I am a Spartan descendant. It’s pronounced therrrmopylos. Stay vigilant love you guys.

[@kyledunn6853]

HELLAS!!!!!!!

[@broncstomper111]

“If you don’t live for something, you’ll die for nothing. “ Jamey jasta-Hatebreed -live for this

[@seangary3528]

I have been watching your videos for a while, I’m a husband and a new father, I have a daughter and a son, guys like you are helping me learn to be a better man, my wife just bought me your book signed by you. Thankyou.

[@tyrannosapienlex]

"Democracy SUCKS!" -- Socrates

[@mortem-tyrannis]

It does, mob rule is awful.

[@BearNecessities-X]

Tell that to all the smooth brains playing that Hell divers game.

[@tyrannosapienlex]

@@BearNecessities-X That's how the "progressive" Cancer metastasizes. Life imitates Art, nowadays. Glad I chose to live Free, despite / in spite of the self-aggrandizing Collective. Democracy has no more control over me than any other form of Tyranny. The _Circus_ is fun to watch though, and the _Bread_ tastes like _Steak_ here in The [original] Matrix. The *Comedy of Tragedy* as it were. 🎭 Of course, I've always been a rebellious outcast, so as far as I'm concerned, FTW! "Hell is other people." -- Sartre

[@johnh6992]

Whenever I hear a Demoncrat or RHINO (or anyone for that matter) exclaim: "It's a threat to our Democracy!" or "We must preserve our Democracy!". I think to myself, Your Democracy needs to die! We were a Constitutional Republic that's unfortunately become a Democracy slowly over the last 200+ Years.

[@calebreutener870]

democracy is 3 wolves voting to eat 2 sheep.

[@NagumaSardonicus-g3r]

It is really nice that this channel allows you to Internationally Travel.

[@StoneSalt]

You're such a huge inspiration and role model for me, John. I absolutely love your content and the message you want to spread. Keep up the great work. You've gained a life long fan and pupil out of me for sure. I love ya man.

[@KenS826]

I met you and your sons at a conference in Cincinnati. They are fantastic young men.

[@awanderson]

John Lovell, Philippians 1:21-26 is my favorite passage from the Bible. I was excited to see someone else highlight it's significance. Paul, to my understanding, had a much clearer picture of what awaiting him after death then may of us do today, yet he chose to continue to stay on earth and suffer in the pursuit of helping others. I admire the sacrifice he made by choosing to stay. I hope I would chose the same.

[@DavidDrinkwater-m9r]

Thanks for doing what you do. I truly believe that protecting my family is my number one job and appreciate your message. God Bless

[@elijahyungwirth9743]

You the man John. I love your sermons, you also make history much more interesting and digestible for me, yay for that

[@amintasmakedon6020]

I noticed you came also to my hometown Thessaloniki and hope you had the oportunity to visit Vergina (ancient Aiges) that you can find Fillipos II (father of Alexander the Great) berial tomp and museum.Another figure (Alexander), not a philosopher ,although his teacher was Aristotelis, but a man of action for his believes, facing a lot of chalenges but never let it down even to his last breath .

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

·Don't conflate _wanting_ to die with the _willingness_ to die in combat. The first one is cowardice, the latter is an acceptance of ones mortality and applying value to ones life. ·It was only 298, one had to return iirc and I dont remember where the other one went. Been a while since I read up on it but "calling in sick" did sort of happen.

[@paulramirez7792]

This quote by Napoleon Bonaparte always struck a chord with me. "Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded his empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for him." Crazy how Jesus legacy lives on while the empires of these notable leaders all crumbled.

[@scottj.7105]

Sounds like an amazing trip the family went on. Your an incredible man! Wish I knew you

[@nickmaihofer1084]

Deep yet exoteric. We all have meaning in this life and all are different. Great video! One of the best I’ve come across in a long time.

[@sk8erguyjake]

That was awesome. I think one of the big issues today is aimlessness. People don’t have something they believe in dying for. So they don’t have something to live for. Excellent.

[@rebelpatriot_nc_9156]

Brother, you laid out the best "not sermon" I've heard in a long time. You can't convince me you weren't preaching, because God spoke to me in this video. God bless you man.

[@MatthewKaras-ny8jk]

Thanks John for everything you do. This video was pure gold. I sent it to multiple people to help expand the warrior poet movement. So many of these ideals are out there and laying dormant in hearts of men and need to be awakened and sharpened. Keep up the great work.

[@joselessconstantino1155]

This is one of my favorite videos you have ever done. Thank you

[@surfersoldierforchrist5928]

We need more men like you!!

[@toddfullmer7973]

One of John's most inspiring messages that I have ever been blessed to listen to. Follow the Savior. Live and love.

[@warstoic]

Good stuff as always John! "Every man dies, but not every man really lives" -William Wallace

[@domkmi1259]

Always appreciate a good warrior post but by god do I love the poet videos

[@chrisfields10]

Great video! I love the warrior side of the channel but I find my self really feeling the poet side more. You have a way of telling history and making it relatable and come alive! Keep up the fight brother!

[@TPFB129]

I see some people writing these comments saying "it's not a death wish" you're half wrong. It ISN'T that we wish for our death, but that in being willing to lay down our lives for freedom justice and liberty, one MUST have an embracing realization, that if you want freedom, it WILL come at the expense of lives, yours and your enemies. That level of resolve, demands a slight wish for death, either of your enemies so you can be free from them, or your own so you can be free from them.

[@youngguns1319]

You son pulling his tooth out there what a champ of a kid! Lol that’s a cool story to have in your back pocket when he gets older

[@jimbolowe6076]

Appreciate this message and your stance for Truth, Courage and Jesus Christ

[@marsanvideos]

John, this is one of your best posts ever! Keep up the great work :)

[@LaJesseable]

I didn't even know that you still had a channel. I have not seen you in my feed in several months. Maybe even a year. The algorithm is against you my friend. Thank you for your insight in the world.

[@johndecker9983]

I can see why men would follow you into harms way. It's the same thing James saw in you. Good on you and yea for that!

[@billyf22]

The ending message is what I needed from this! Thanks John!

[@jimcorbett3764]

When John put up the Socrates painting, all I could think of was the Steve Martin skit. Sounds like a cool trip.

[@brianbarnard6779]

John that was an awesome video! Now you can take that and preach a sermon from it Sunday by pushing even further into how Jesus... also... pretty much had a death wish

[@timmiller2943]

Oh man, you just spoke my heart brother!! As well as a reminder. Thank you for that.

[@lastfrontierreviews4663]

Great video as always, John! On a slightly related note, the band Sabaton has a great song about the 300 Spartans called “Sparta”……

[@randamos66]

I can't stop singing the title of this video along to the melody of "All My Ex's Live in Texas".

[@n7warlock22]

Your words are an inspiration. My fiancée passed away last month and I'm still struggling to figure out where to go from here.

[@darrylstone1047]

Awesome commentary! Learned much! Thanks!

[@jakemeyers558]

Solid movie one liner came to mind during this video... "Live for something or die for nothing" John Rambo lol... The one where he saves Christian missionaries in Burma. I digress, the histories and mini sermons are both valuable.

[@rbakken2999]

One of the best vids ever! Outstanding.

[@buddylittle4174]

I appreciate your take on all 3, but especially the apostle Paul. I was asked one time if I could go back in history and talk with one person who would it be. I immediately answered Paul.

[@BlakeSherid]

Love you, brother. Love your book too. Thanks for fighting the good fight!

[@renstewart9725]

Absolutely the best content.

[@Jazz3006]

White Leonidas' 300 Spartans were cerainly badasses, people seem to forget that there were another 700-1600 Greeks that stayed with them and also fought to the death. They also forget the other side of the Greek defense and the other man of the hour, Themistocles, who led the Greek navy to actually defeat the Persians. One version makes for a better story while the other shows how strong people can be when they are united, against some truly horrific odds.

[@mikechampion1614]

I remember when I learned about those Men who stayed with the Spartans. right up to the end. It is a lesson Men in the modern world.could learn from.

[@gunvillph1803]

Very well put together!!! Thanks

[@stevensdefenseacademyllc7898]

You need to read Augustine, Aquinas, Fulton Sheen and ESPECIALLY G.K. Chesterton: who always carried a pistol and a sword cane everwhere he went. He is the one who coined the phrase "A warrior does not fight what he hates in front of him; he fights for what he loves that is behind him." Or similar.

[@carolexo7269]

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21🇨🇦

[@EricSolomon-op8ti]

SIR, Absolutely FABULOUS Video. Love your channel & Techniques!

[@joshua-the-seer8494]

Excellent video. Real heroes face death with courage. Cool his son did that tooth thing on the battlefield unprompted. Socrates seems very heroic & wise. I tend to live the same way. Always questioning stuff deeply. However, sometimes when you questions things that deeply, you get answers that are very difficult to deal with. It's one thing to question, it's another thing to deal with unpleasant truths. Fear of death is natural. It's an instinct of self preservation. However, a hero knows when to override that fear using courage. The hero knows when to die in battle, and when to be cautious and wise and be safe. It's not always wise or heroic to charge into battle and risk death. However, sometimes it is correct. Discernment.

[@donaldallen4257]

God bless brother

[@averagescruffy258]

There's a song by a metal core band. Let It Wave by Oh, Sleeper. A recurring lyric is "If all your heroes are martyrs, shouldn't you be the same?" And I think they're saying the same thing

[@fishez17]

Great stuff man!

[@Bobisdeadrun]

hell yeah , great video !!

[@keithmcguire4840]

Thank you for sharing your insight and thirst for knowledge.

[@mr.perkins6986]

Excellent!

[@scionofshannaratheend5731]

Loved this! Keep up the great work!

[@11ccom]

Good stuff John.

[@williamherman3211]

Don't know if you heard yourself but about 6 minutes 12 seconds minutes you were talking about Socrates being willing to die and live for his purpose I believe it's very important that if you can't live for what you believe you'll never die for it Your doing great job warrior poet You favorite L/CPL

[@aliceburte9278]

Thank You sir for your service 🇺🇸Thank You sir for what you do 👍

[@hvysshvy7513]

Impressive and very well put!!

[@TOPDirt]

Amen Brother!

[@chrisgrisham7566]

Profound! Live for, what you’re willing to sacrifice and die for! Simple and riveting. That’s what the Lord Jesus did. He came, lived, and walked the perfect life, as an example to us to follow, then he was unlawfully tried, beaten, and crucified, buried and rose again, all this for that, which he found worthy to live and die for, “Mankind”

[@michaelworth1767]

You rock mate 👍

[@niko714]

The death wish was really the conquest of fear. It’s like the movie Apocalypse Now when the platoon commanders is walking around like nothing is going on while yelling “Incoming!!”, bombs going off all around him.

[@scottanddebranelson8419]

"socrates" (as bill and ted would say his name) was a smart stud. didn't know that. i did know about the "how do you know that" method of course but not that he was a swordsman as well (or that he was brave at least). thanks dude.

[@jonathanwilliams7161]

Love this video! Amen and PTL ❤️

[@armorofwar]

Beautiful work

[@CiviTac]

Can’t stop thinking about the Brad Pitt quote from Troy “and that’s why no one will remember your name.” Those Spartans would never have called in sick that day. 2500 years later we are talking about those Chads

[@genehinders9639]

Powerful video ... thanks!

[@craigsteinkamp12]

You may say this wasn’t a sermon but it was one of the best I’ve heard in a long time. Thank you John.

[@bennunyour4121]

I love that Thucydides quote 💪

[@louisgallucci555]

Good stuff brother

[@WeaponsofHisLight]

Jan Zizka- 14 century “Death Brings Life”.