John Lovell - Army Spec Ops Dude Recounts the Hardest Portion of Ranger School | SRS #80 Part 1

John Lovell is a former Army Ranger turned creator, homesteader and best-selling author. Lovell is the founder of the Warrior Poet Society, a values-based community geared towards training, preparedness, and spirituality.
Part one of this four part series is all about Lovell's childhood and early life. Lovell is a successful and well known creator, but his origin story has largely remained a mystery until now. We also explore his entry into the 2nd Ranger Battalion and his radical transformation into a believer.
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00:00 - Introduction
12:46 - Childhood
23:50 - Military Decision at 19
40:55 - Airborne School
57:26 - Ranger Battalion

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[@redriver6541]

I'm excited too Shawn. Love this guy. Both of you are needed in our modern day. Either to keep ...... from happening or to help handle it when it does.

[@exaltingly789]

I think a good way to stop school shootings is to employ Veterans as security at the schools. Employ them as state security and give them a thorough psych evaluation. This helps stop mass shootings and gets good veterans off the street. You don’t have to spend a ton of money training a veteran because they learned most of it in the military opposed to training teachers on tactics/shooting. This will also help the veteran (in my own opinion) suicide rate go down as well due to a sense of purpose protecting the children of the country. Let me know what you think Shawn, I know it’s not all ironed out but this is like the main points. @ShawnRyanShowOfficial

[@shawncoey637]

@shawnryanshowofficial Start’em as early as possible with go kart racing, it’s a great sport and will teach your kids life saving skills.

[@JohnHolmes-om8cg]

@tommycloughlin Pole shifts happen…they always have. The chance of that taking everyone out is smaller than minute…. That being said, John & Shawn would definitely come online and assault a pole shift to save all of mankind…. If they only knew it was coming…

[@cobrakai2304]

Good afternoon Shawn I really enjoyed your show it's outstanding however I want to bring to attention that I was just scammed by someone using you're profile saying I won a gift 🎁 a alien pistol whoever it is is definitely using you're profile I reported them immediately to you tube

[@ForceRecon112]

John is one of my favorite people in this industry. Humble, well spoken and a rock solid faith in God, family, and freedom.

[@bradleygonzalez1160]

Swift silent deadly. Jesus is Lord Jesus Saves!!!

[@scottcampbell7944]

God, Family, Freedom

[@ForceRecon112]

@@bradleygonzalez1160 Soli Deo Gloria!

[@bradleygonzalez1160]

@@ForceRecon112 Amen. 💪🇺🇸🇮🇱

[@claudialsmith2996]

Truly 💯💪🙏

[@RideHuntFish]

I’m a retired 160th flight medic and currently work for a school district in CO as an armed security guard. We are well paid and taken care of and the district I work for takes school security seriously. Just know, there are school districts out there that take protecting children seriously.

[@joncook2236]

What school district are you in? I’m stuck living in Denver and curious what district ur in that handles it properly. I assume somewhere north or south of Denver…

[@RideHuntFish]

@@joncook2236Colorado Springs; D49

[@DirtDigglerDetecting]

God Bless You.

[@RideHuntFish]

@@moondracosretired doesn’t mean crusty. Come hang with me and see if you can keep up.

[@esk8er900]

That’s the kinda guy I want watching my kids if I ever had any. Idk why we can put more vets to work this way to scare the living piss outta kids who think they can be assholes. The same men can teach them to be men and not cowards in the off hours as long as they’re paid for it.

[@cabinarrow]

A nephew was a Ranger 2003 through 2015. He did 4 tours and then trained. The PTSD was so bad they basically made him retire. Such a good guy and family man. Seems like he was just spit out of the system. His wife fights for his mental and physical care. We owe so much to you all who serve.

[@ArmedScholar]

John is one of the nicest and most sincere guys I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet! His channel is the reason I started mine. Really enjoyed this interview!

[@firstnamelastname6216]

Cool seeing you here man!! 👍

[@jeffersonfjeld]

And ironically one of the most dangerous (to bad guys of course)

[@road_king_dude]

Al Gore's rhythm. 🦅

[@LibertarianRF]

Right on

[@dylanblasius4612]

I like how he almost always says before an episode God bless America those words fucking prohibited now days and it really sad people just take our country and our rights fir granted

[@FoxholeIndustries]

Finally. The war poet. He’s finally getting the recognition he’s deserved all these years.

[@joecraft72]

Shawn finally got his Ranger on the show.

[@ShawnRyanShow]

This has been brewing for a long time.

[@silence24dogood47]

I was hoping you two would connect

[@SaundersE5]

Get a 1st Bat Ranger

[@Shawn-fd4nc]

Finally, RLTW

[@ViktoriousDead]

@@SaundersE5first batt worst batt

[@havanamarlena]

If our country had more patriots like Shawn Ryan and John Lovell, our national security wouldn’t be in the crisis it’s in now🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@luggnutz]

There are patriots like them all around you. Some are being vilified, some are in or getting into politics, some are quiet and giving in other ways, and there are others on youtube as well. The real issue with national security is at the top, because there are states and counties within states that are doing all they can, but it is an uphill battle when the Fed is suing them and telling them to cease and desist. Notice how the border patrol has been relegated to administration instead of arrest, detain, return.

[@motiv8d111]

Our country does have more patriots. If you keep looking at the misinformation on TV or the internet, you will never see them.

[@MichaelAMyers1957]

What lmao. There’s thousands of people like these 2. Doesn’t change a thing. Know why ? Because of the very crooked U.S government.

[@sheharyarkhan2384]

It's everyone else's national security that's at jeopardy because of US not yours

[@w3sleigh]

These guys don’t go into politics and that’s what we need in there.

[@jayslo914]

"All the SEAL with none of the water." Army rangers should make that a slogan😂

[@Mrocean2011]

My TX high school had a full time police officer, SRO. Maybe 600 students and he KNEW EVERY ONE. Great officer everyone loved. 20+ yrs later and he’s still there. Knows half the city from childhood. Rare these days

[@gbear34]

Shawn Ryan and John Lovell are important tools of the Kingdom. I'm here for it. God bless!

[@Tantrum791]

This guys a scam don’t follow the link. He’ll tell you that you won a pistol but can never verify in any way other then send a picture of Shawn Ryan claiming to be him. Ignore this guy!

[@MOMAGAMAN]

You mean I've spent the last 6hours of my life fantasizing over a pistol that isn't even going to be at my ffl this weekend? ...Oh the shame..

[@bradwardenbradwarden1854]

Amen 🙏 -His experience with his team leader - isn't that the experience for most believers in this world - stay brave and courageous my brothers and sisters. Keep the Lord Jesus Christ in heart and you'll have nothing to fear.

[@bradleygonzalez1160]

@@bradwardenbradwarden1854 Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust the Lord with you all heart and lean not in your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your paths and He will make them straight. Amen! Jesus is Lord Jesus Saves!!!

[@modestogonzalez182]

God gave you his armor John. It's very heavy while you're getting fitted but light and impenetrable after received. The Lord knew you were going to need it! God bless you and Shawn!

[@rynelowe1885]

Amen brother well said.

[@user-pm9jr2cr8g]

@@rynelowe1885 god isnt real

[@calibrated692]

That’s quite beautiful. I don’t know why but I felt a little emotional after reading it

[@ToxicTommy999]

@@user-pm9jr2cr8gof course, another hive mind bot that has to chime in because he’s miserable and needs attention. You actually believe everything was created from nothing? Please explain how that is even logical.

[@dealspeed6756]

As a window Tinter by profession, I have to mention that installing a security film is a great way to make it much much harder to get into a building. The stuff truly works. That's definitely one of many steps we could take to protect our kids.

[@DLo336]

It does work. But I’d rather my tax dollars be spent on manhours, training, ammo, and hard point security measures

[@Elev8minh]

EVIL PREVAILS WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 WHAT AN INTERVIEW. THANK YOU BOTH TO MR. LOVELL AND MR. RYAN FOR RAISING YOUR VOICES.

[@brucelambert599]

My son is a Ranger and flew through until the Swamp phase in Florida and got a no go and had to recycle that section again. That just about killed him. Very proud of him getting his tab. I was in back in the 80’s but never went to Ranger School. Spent most of my time in West Germany.

[@ViktoriousDead]

Ranger school and the Ranger regiment are two different things. Ranger school doesn’t make you a Ranger, it’s just an Army leadership course that gives you the tab. Ranger regiment is the special operations unit that’s being talked about here

[@brucelambert599]

I know what the difference is. Any soldier that gets through Ranger School earns my respect. I did some difficult things when I was in but nothing compared to that.

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Thank you both for your service.

[@CoffeeFiend1]

@@brucelambert599 Of course you know difference. He was being pedantic. On the internet you have to say exactly what you mean with absolutely zero ambiguity and any entailments that extend from the subject you talk about you must also list in detail otherwise you get folks like this guy with his "wELL aCuTuallY diD yOu kNoW thAt hurr fuckin' Durr". Indeed yes we did, well done.

[@wes11bravo]

I was just an 11B Mech nobody - my nephew Max pretty much joined the Army because of me and he's a hard charger. 12B, got his E5 at 20 yrs old, top 3 grads at E-EOCA, getting ready for Sapper School. I always encourage him to read Lessons Learned and to keep as old school black boot Army as he can but truthfully he's way more motivated than I ever was all on his own. Thanks to all of y'all for your service!

[@kurtspruhan9470]

It's amazing how John describes God's love as pain and an unmasking... an unmaking. The fear.. the total change. Great share.

[@road_king_dude]

That's how I describe the burrito I had today for lunch. 🌯

[@MrBillkaz]

@@road_king_dudegod, is that you ?

[@soflo_fpv2]

the way he was about to tear up when talking about becoming a new version of john lovell means you know hes speaking from the heart.

[@bcmchozeh]

The Lamb makes the heart bow....

[@kessler003]

Lovell has teary eyes all the time.

[@kessler003]

@totalindoc Of course not.

[@eddiemclean7011]

Great show as always. Two things: 1. I'm former civ and mil cop and would gladly protect my hometown schools for 15 an hr. 2. Racing is a great thing to get kids into. If the racing bug bites,they will never have money for booze, dope, and dumb shit. Been doing it since I was 16, I'm 58 now and still broke!

[@roycopeland9009]

Fishing and hot rods.. motorcycle too...lol Fishing kept my twins out of trouble growing up..mostly..

[@davidhowell7901]

54 year old X country, hare acrambler here. Would've had a lot of bad habits if working on dirt bikes wasn't on my 'things to do on Saturdays'👍🏁🇺🇲

[@robinsantacruz96]

Yes! I’ve been praying they’d find each other and Shawn would do an episode with him! It’s going to be amazing! Me & my husband love both these guys. & John’s wife is such a great role model for ladies! She’s a powerhouse. Hope to see her on the show one day.

[@retingo7940]

thats such a weird thing to pray about

[@user-om2rd5rx7w]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@retingo7940weird to pray that a Christian message be amplified on a show that reaches men searching for meaning / truth? Weird to pray that two warriors publicly discuss living a principled life in an era plagued by moral relativism? Not that weird.

[@retingo7940]

@@user-om2rd5rx7w yeah I just think there are much more helpful things to pray about

[@BryanGatti]

November 26, 2020. I know exactly what you were feeling John. Just a normal day for me. No thanksgiving celebration. No family to be around. I was driving in my truck to the woods for an upcoming elk hunt and in the car my heart changed.

[@charlieghague]

I've been a huge fan of John for a long time. I started watching him back in 2019 and he always seemed like a good dude. Really honest, down to earth, great sense of humor, and I love what he does for empowering young men. Hats off to him.

[@astang1072]

John’s been such an awesome guiding light in my life. I came across him when the channel was way smaller. His messaging of Godly men needing to be both lovers and warriors really caught me. The church I was raised in was more like “conceal carry means you dont trust God!” John (and Paul) has helped me be a more complete man and husband and father… and warrior!

[@road_king_dude]

Cheers to that man. 🍺

[@hunterkarr5618]

His words are so plain and true. It’s refreshing

[@doug4049]

Need a million more like him!

[@stuce9803]

Thank you for your honesty John and Thank you for your service🇺🇲

[@fernandohinostroza8230]

The state of Florida passed a bill that says there must be an armed asset at every school in the state during instructional hours. Here in Hillsborough County, our school district has its own security known as Guardians and I’m proud to say I am one of those Guardians. We are moving in the right direction. 75-80% of our officers are veterans or law enforcement.come check us out.

[@FreelancerAlpha1-1]

Grew up in Hillsborough schools, went to Alonso. Glad to hear your there 👍

[@angiq1970]

Now if we could improve what is being taught so easily, we're golden!

[@yahwehwarrior]

Jesus saved me in 2002 while I was still in the Army. I also was doing bible studies and preaching the gospel without really knowing much. It was so amazing to hear John’s testimony. Grace and Peace brother.

[@Mikey-hv6lw]

God bless you! I call you brother because me too as we look to our heavenly father!

[@bradleygonzalez1160]

Amen brother. I’m the prodigal son. Fellow veteran. Jesus is Lord Jesus Saves!!!! Proverbs 3:5-6 Zech 4:6

[@TripleThreatMustang]

Shawn, good stuff brother! I am not an Operator by any means, but I am a Veteran, a Fed and a Patriot and I love your content. God bless you and your guests. Thanks for your service and for doing what you do.🇺🇸

[@tomwilson5721]

Im fighting for disability because of a drunk driver. Shawns show helps me get thru the days. The guest he steadily has on are amazing as well. Thank you for doing what you do and god bless every soldier you have had on and all the ones still fighting

[@g1mmedatdome284]

Shawn is getting really good at these interviews and defining a timeline, even if the subject gets off task

[@XSJunkieJWH]

Whoa!!! Johns story about his conversion is incredible.

[@miketaylorID1]

Oh man - you two together - this should be epic!!

[@ShawnRyanShow]

☝️🏼

[@Gloctrapgod]

SHAWN PLEASE GET A PJ ON!! Bob Roberts 24th STS. Saved Marcus Capone in Germany. Had an action figure made after him. Let’s get some tier 1 PJs on

[@november_whiskey85]

Man I love John! He's a solid role model and even inspires me to be a better man, husband, and father.

[@brandonadkisson]

Ryan’s introduction of John made me want to stand and applaud. Although I was in the car going down the highway, that did not make me stop. 😉

[@TRAPSQUAD187]

Shawn Ryan the patriot ❤ thank you for all your service to this country

[@jasonspencer5267]

Yes! Shawn Ryan and John Lovell!! Big fan of both of you guys. Keep up the great work Shawn!

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Thank you!

[@OvelNick]

This was a really great interview. I've been following him for almost 4 years now and I've never realized how much he doesn't like to talk about his childhood, formative years, etc. It's a testament as to why SRS is where it's at. Pulling teeth kinda feels like an understatement. 😂 I was hoping you'd get him on since #001 w/ Glover but I think it's a blessing that it's just happening now. I've been struggling w/ my faith for 11 years, dark years now. You don't have to have a strong relationship Jesus to clearly see that his faith isn't merely a branch of the things that make him, him. It's foundational. They can't be separated. You having just started to reconnect with your faith in past months is what popped in my head when I saw the notification for this episode. Again, REALLY great job with this one and I can't wait for part 2 to drop!

[@TheGunDude]

Been waiting for this for a LOOOONG time!!!! John is one of the best voices on KZbin. Smart, wise, dangerous. That’s what every man should strive to be.

[@adammorgan7874]

I’ve been impatiently waiting for this interview ever since Shawn started. I admire both of these men.

[@ShawnRyanShow]

You’ll enjoy this one!

[@adammorgan7874]

@@ShawnRyanShow I guarantee it! God bless to you all!

[@gregphelan5369]

Same

[@FreedomLandInvestorsInc.]

4 part episode!!!! I’m trying to run two businesses and a family here! Now I have to clear my schedule next week! 😂

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Haha 😂😂😂😂

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Yeah its a shame, long form SRS was genuinely the best thing on YT

[@RealEstateSafelyNavigated]

I play SR’s long interviews on Spotify when I’m working in the office and while driving. But I hear ya! 😂

[@tonywong6884]

Man...I was wondering why it was only an hour...not sure what's worse lol

[@bryanmoore8374]

Very pumped to see John getting an interview here! His testimony about his conversion I found fascinating, and inspiring. A real blessing!!

[@curiousgeorge5044]

I want to see Colion Noir on this show. That would be an amazing conversation. Plus, I think we may get a little deeper in to Mr. Noirs back story. That said. Been waiting for this one too! I watch all War Poet's videos. Heck, I even own one of "his" guns.

[@zaccampa4055]

Oh yeah I would love to see that as well!

[@nuclearpopsiclestand3900]

I understand that feeling you had when your heart was changed. To me it was like everything I’d heard growing up in churches finally clicked. I understood what I was, and it broke me at my core. Thanks be to God who not only forgives, but also rebuilds us from the ground up.

[@DonineH]

It’s hard to imagine John Lovell as a teenage wild child doing drugs & getting into trouble. As hard as it was for him to get shipped off to boarding school, it likely saved his life and his future. Really interesting story about how Jesus remade John. That’s my favorite part, so far. I hope there will be much more conversation about leadership and John’s approach to leadership, in parts 2 & 3. Shawn is an outstanding interviewer.

[@carsongrover9924]

I’m still waiting for a USAF CCT or PJ to come on. Hopefully a PJ that was on the rescue mission for PFC Jessica Lynch in April of ‘03. In any case, I’m excited for this interview

[@jonwood721]

Also I cant emphasize enough just how therapeutic Shawn's process is - taking the time to ask guys to go through these incredibly formative experiences unpacks events that shape the heart and character development of some of the greatest men of our time. Invaluable to both the one sharing and the listeners

[@noelcarson7052]

Definitely my favorite interview yet!! Lovell has a huge following, with the intelligence, training & wisdom to lead the way.

[@speculatorking]

Shawn Ryan Show better then anything on TV period!!

[@mcw-lg2dm]

Been listening to john for a long time now, he's one of the rare ones where his positivity is through the roof, yet it's infectious. Just a cool dude all around.

[@gustavsmg]

"Let's go stack some bodies, and let's make sure they're so busy playing defense. They NEVER think about offense again against us."....i shivered hearing that. You could 100% hear the seriousness in his voice. PURE poetry. This guy was reliving his masterpiece of a composition to a symphony of violence he was wholeheartedly playing for the enemy of our nation. Sean i absolutely love the way you conduct these interviews. A lot of people mention how you let people finish their piece and don't interrupt but it's much more than that. Your tone, the way you catch onto how they need to let something out at specific moments and then relating to trauma so openly with these guys too...thank you so much for these masterful interviews. Truly helps with my overall mental health in a big way. Thank you so much.

[@user-mw9yh4cu2i]

Love how Shawn pushes for the detail and structure of the different pipelines guys go through

[@jagtechsystems4036]

Two of my favorite human beings on earth ! Shawn & John! Finally we get these 2 amazing men together. I pray God continues to bless both of you beyond measure. Thank you for all the insight and wisdom you share with us all. I feel blessed just watching and listen to you both! Godly Men for Difficult Times!!!

[@jonwood721]

I wish I could like this episode 1000 times - John's testimony of conversion is so glorifying to God, it's bringing me to tears. I remember 30th AG, Infantry school, Airborne school - seeing it through eyes that can see the grace of God is debilitatingly moving. Praise God!

[@robe4314]

Hearing John's description of being filled with the Holy Spirit over the course of a few days brought tears to my eyes. What an incredible testimony. John is so likeable and charismatic it's impossible not to be captivated by him and his story.

[@jumpoutboy859]

Shawn Ryan show, Garand thumb, warrior poet society, GBRS, fieldcraft survival/ mikegloveractual, administrative results, dirty civilian, Trex arms all carrying the team we need a huge colab as a community

[@AsphaltCowboyUSA]

The grey bearded green beret

[@landonwoods2408]

Glover is a bit much lol

[@bettycocker2226]

@@landonwoods2408 how?

[@codyhanner2981]

I'd love to see Lucas and Garand Thumb on here

[@A_Warriors_Wisdom]

Garand Thumb would be an awesome guest

[@Imafed42069]

Really looking forward to this interview it’s about time!

[@ShawnRyanShow]

It's about to be go time. 4 hours out!

[@MikeScott55]

John just seems like he’d be an absolutely wonderful person to get into a good long conversation with. He seems like a genuine good guy. Love this interview. Loading up the next part now.

[@scottybooms9977]

When I first heard John Lovell is going on the SRS, I literally cheered out loud 😂 Love that guy and what he stands for. Warrior Poet Society helped change my life.

[@nonnie2428]

What a joy to hear my brother tell of his Rebirth & how The Lord sought him out. Glorious!

[@SOLAscriptura-]

So excited for this one. John is a stand up dude all around. God bless you guys and your families.

[@bradleygonzalez1160]

Amen Jesus is Lord Jesus Saves!

[@UsRanger]

I was in 1/75 from 96' to 99' RS 3-98...You guys definitely brought me back to day 1 in Battalion... I thought I was in Prison 😅... Good times. RLTW

[@benpelkey5733]

Keep it up Shawn. The vet voice is critical to our progress.

[@stuce9803]

Shawn Ryan, you're hitting it outta the park, man! Thank you❤

[@bodymanruss518]

Thankyou BOTH,..so looking forward to this! The humor between the both of you should be awesome!

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Haha 😂

[@romoboy64]

Shawn, watching this interview first thought is how incredible it is to see how you have changed over the years in these interviews. You are so much more present and aware of everything. The questions you ask are more insightful, and how you guide the interview is so great to watch. Incredible to see your growth. Keep up the hard work, the fruit of it is obvious.

[@LP3me]

20k views in an hour pretty impressive. Excited for all the parts of this pod.

[@user-nh8xr5hx6c]

My freshman year of high school I weighed 125 and sucked down to 103 to wrestle varsity. I feel your pain. Becoming a Marine and knowing the and feeling the pain made me pass every school I went to. That wrestling story hit home with me. Massachusetts wrestling was hard core in the 90's. I've been waiting to see John on here great job Shawn .

[@user-nh8xr5hx6c]

Doesnt allow me to do anything@ClicK..on_the_profile__

[@bradleygonzalez1160]

Yup. Wrestling practices got me ready for military PT and other schools. Jesus is Lord Jesus Saves!

[@officialthomasjames]

@@bradleygonzalez1160 amen

[@drdotter]

My sophomore year I went from 125 to 98. It is still one of the dumbest things I've ever done; though, it did make me mentally strong. After that, I was in really good shape, eating clean, and then wrestled whatever weight class was closest. 3rd my junior year (losing in the State semis to a 3-timer) and being undefeated my senior year. After wrestling, everything else in life is easier. Yes indeed; Jesus does save, the vilest of sinners (me)!!!

[@user-nh8xr5hx6c]

So true. Stupid at the time lol although it made me a better person and being mentally tough and being able to push thru things like sleep and food deprivation that others around me couldn't hack lol. I was state champ my senior year. Both my boys wrestle my became a Devil Dog like me lol. My youngest will be following that route as well. @@drdotter

[@spencertidd]

The interview we've all been waiting for... 2 of my absolute favorites. Can't wait for the rest of the week!

[@Patriot-up2td]

BIG LOVE for brother John Lovell! NEXT,,, PLEASE bring on former DEVGRU SEAL Team 6 sniper Craig “Sawman” Sawyer, about his organization Vets 4 Child Rescue V4CR. Please & Thank You

[@jonnydroo]

Love you guys and praise the Lord you can have another brother in Christ join your podcast!

[@davefig5774]

Thank you thank you thank you Shawn. This is one I have been waiting for this. Have been an avid watcher and subbed to both you guys for a long time. Still is still amazing to me how some of the most violent men tactical men seem to be the brightest and grounded we have. God bless the both of you and thank you to no end.✌🏼❤️💯🇺🇸... side note " the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun " nuff said.

[@erichkunst785]

Shawn you are continuing to blow us all away with the guest you keep pulling in. I too have been waiting for this interview just as long!!!! You guys rock!!!!

[@gravy5721]

Seeing John on your podcast kind of feels like seeing your bestfriend become a celebrity. I dont know why, never meet the guy. I guess it just speaks to how virtuous John is and how fortunate I feel to have him on our side. You are both special gems in my eyes, I pray you both fulfill whatever God has intrusted you to do.

[@bryanduchane2371]

Had me in full blown tears when John found Jesus .... unbelievably description how he found salvation!!! What a great training John gave with absolutely clarity!!! Thank you so much for this interview.... I have no idea how Shawn conducted this interview without complete breakdown over this story. GOD BLESS EVERYONE WATCHING THIS SHOW!!!

[@lorrobo799]

I love John’s narrative regarding his calling to follow God. I’m always interested to hear each persons point of realization that we are all here to learn in our own way. Thanks for telling your story, John. Thanks Shawn for your open mindedness. Follow your own path to truth.

[@willstephens2854]

John is so incredibly real and raw in this interview and kudos to Shawn for taking his time with this very in depth examination of John's thought process and coming of age transition into elder statesman 💪💪💪

[@jonathanmitchell7411]

So glad you had John on the show! I shared this podcast with my wife and 13yr son. Explained that Christ the example I look to, and I suck, but John is the modern man that I see that has the right formula on how to pursue Jesus, a greater purpose, and how to be a husband and father. Awesome episode!

[@ClinesmithBB]

I felt that weight cutting story in my soul. I've done 17 lbs in 3 days before, and it was awful.

[@mazdaspeedjay]

Found John before I found this pod cast years ago. So happy to see my two favorite brother's from the brotherhood together. Keep it up Shawn. Semper Fi

[@TheLyingLeft]

I was into karting in my youth. What many don't realize is that kids learn a lot about problem solving skills when they get into driving in general. Whether it's a backyard 2-seater or actual racing karts. Kids learn how to navigate risk assessments, too. Looking back, the fun and going fast was just a bonus.

[@JaiderChiu]

You both serve as inspiration and role models for today’s society. How to overcome difficulties and reinvent yourself. Thanks you both for your service and the good work that both keep doing. It is needed.

[@motiv8d111]

I was one of his RIP instructors. He left out the fun had at cole range. 😁

[@dreamisolympia88]

That's awesome haha. I remember one of mine ran with arms straight down at his sides, making fists. Fucker could run forever haha.

[@motiv8d111]

@@dreamisolympia88 Calestinics. The mother of all fitness; the true test of men. Hit the woodline!

[@dreamisolympia88]

@motiv8d111 Hilariously, that same dude after a hard night of paying college tuitions outside of Benning, had the police arrive outside. Due to us being a little rowdy our 1st week back in town. His exact words to them when they said step over here and put your hands on the wall were "Were gonna run to the woodline...and you won't catch us." To which the cop replied with a pleading voice..."dont?" They didn't catch us haha.

[@motiv8d111]

@dreamisolympia88 🤣 Al whos? Chickasaw? Red Riders?

[@motiv8d111]

@dreamisolympia88 now you Know why we trained you guys the way we did 😁

[@brianclassen5221]

Much respect for both of these guys. Thanks for sharing. The eyes of those who have been there and done that don't lie.

[@dougdillon1271]

Damn! Another great episode! You consistently have the best interviews out of any podcast I watch. Well done! Thanks again!

[@j.walker7990]

We do know what you mean. John Lovell doesn't delve into his background much at all and what I've heard is talked about very sparingly. It's actually refreshing and his emphasis is very much on his faith and what he's doing now which is awesome and inspiring. He's a great Christian role model and still very young and vibrant. Role models don't always have to be older than us. There are a lot of young Vets out there who have a ton to offer in life experience.

[@Aiden-ev1ii]

Chris Vansant punching the air after Shawn said that John was the first ranger he had on

[@k0wdm144]

Tom, then John - incredible content lately Shawn! The contrast between the Hollywood “stars” or athletes people look up to and these guys is night and day. These are guys to emulate true character. REAL masculinity!

[@rightwinggunnut1]

Amen John! God bless you, Shawn and your families. Thanks for your service! 🇺🇸

[@POVwalkers]

Oh yea!!! Warrior Poet about to go down!!!

[@nathanashley5260]

Haven’t watched it yet. But between the two of you have single-handedly caused me to join the army. A decision that I’ve been extremely happy with since I joined. Thank you for your tremendous examples

[@moneydroplobby5059]

Why the army and not the marines

[@nathanashley5260]

@@moneydroplobby5059 I had more of my family serve in the army.

[@radeni]

edit: I realize now that I got onto this video so fast I managed to watch it before it was set to premier in two days. John has been extremely inspiring to me for some time now. I grew up without a father and although I'm not religious and fail to understand John's focus on religion, he has solidified my view on what kind of man I want to be (provider, protector, family man). I am really thankful that there are men like him who can show young men like me what really matters in life. Listening to this interview has allowed me to draw some parallels between John and me in regards to how he wanted to join the military and ended up doing it. It has sort of given me a boost of confidence that I can follow my dream and do what I want, even though our situations are very different. Ill be 23 this year, finishing my last year of college, and all I can think of every day is how much I want to be a part of US special operation. Sadly for me, I'm halfway across the world with no ties to the US, and to top it off I am in the worst shape of my life as I start to enter early obesity. My family thought that I was joking when I told them that I want to move to the US and enlist in the army. I should be focused on finishing my studies, yet, but again, all I can think of is how do I move to the US.

[@tommyboi0]

Wish I knew how to contact you guys... Have a guy you should interview. He's an author that writes books about a potential cataclysmic Poleshift soon... It's deep.. IF ANYONE WOULD BE INTO THAT PLEASE LIKE THIS.. MAYBE SHAWN WILL SEE IT! By the way, the guy's name is David Montaigne.

[@ShawnRyanShow]

We do have a way. For guest suggestions please visit this link: www.shawnryanshow.com/suggestions

[@tommyboi0]

Excellent 👌 I appreciate it more than you know!

[@martinkvapil5545]

This is the true multiverse 😀 Shawn Ryan + Warrior poet

[@stewybrooks]

It's all bullshit

[@tommyboi0]

@@stewybrooks meh maybe maybe not. Interesting nonetheless, no?

[@jeremiahheidle747]

I've been following John for a few years now. This interview truly makes me have even more respect for him, its amazing to hear about his conversion.

[@rhondamiller5166]

So excited for this! John Lovell has been at the top of my interview wish list!

[@kwilliams454]

Thank you for all your support! We have had a lot of people want to see Mr. Lovell on the show!

[@nmr6988]

@kwilliams454 thank you and Shawn and Sonny for taking us along on your journey.

[@AustinCarterYT]

That trailer had me thinking it was the full episode why not release it bro it’s the weekend😂😂🇺🇸🫡

[@austinprice2278]

Same I was pumped then realized it was the trailer lol

[@thomasgajewski5929]

me too wtf I'm sick of ROGAN

[@JlevGaming]

I thought I was the only one 😅

[@doodahman2995]

Whaaa. Whaaa Whaaa. Get over it.

[@austinprice2278]

@@doodahman2995 dang man don’t take it so personal 😂 just a light hearted comment. Excited for a good one!

[@michaeldebusk113]

My two favorite dudes to watch! The amount of energy radiating from you two is amazing! 💪🏻 much love brothers.

[@dawnross2514]

I love how these interviews bring into focus the positive traits of masculinity. I hate the idea of war but have so much respect for the courage, discipline and honour these guys bring. I find these interviews so moving. Thank you 🙏💙

[@jamessproule8650]

My Dad joke contribution..... Do you know before crowbars were invented they just drank at home.

[@mattboyce3276]

👍

[@johndunbar2393]

Only shitty part, is that it's multiple parts. This would be an epic journey all in one sitting.

[@lancefager5953]

I'm 1 min in and have to tell you, this is 2 of my top ten most admired and respected men meeting and talking. This is the interview in most excited to hear! God bless you both. Know that I pray for you both, your wives, and your children regularly.