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Four Titles, One TruthMental Armor: Why Black Men Struggle With TherapySend us a textLet’s be honest. Black men are carrying weight most people can’t see. But when it comes to talking about it? That’s where the struggle begins.In this episode of Four Titles, One Truth, we go deep on why therapy still feels like a battle for many Black men, even when we know it could help. From the pride we were taught to wear like a bulletproof vest, to the fear of looking “weak,” to not wanting to relive pai...2025-07-2857 minFour Titles, One TruthFathers and Loss: How Grief Changed the Men We BecameSend us a textIn this deeply personal episode, we open up about something that shaped us long before we knew it would...losing our fathers.This conversation is raw, emotional, and necessary. We share what it meant to be raised by Black fathers, what we learned from them, how their absence still shows up in our lives today, and how grief, even years later, can still hit like a freight train.We reflect on:•The roles our fathers played (flawed, strong, silent, pr...2025-07-241h 04Four Titles, One TruthSalutes Sacrifice and the Journey: Celebrating a Lifetime of ServiceSend us a textAfter decades in uniform, what does it really mean to look back on a lifetime of service? In this episode of Four Titles, One Truth, we step away from the medals and milestones—and dive into the memories, the struggles, and the moments that defined our military lives.Tommie and Lance reflect on what service has taken, what it’s given, and how it shaped the men, husbands, and fathers they became. From the first formation to the final retirement cere...2025-07-2139 minFour Titles, One TruthPolitics and Brotherhood: Can Friendships Survive the Divide?Send us a textWe’ve served next to people who vote completely different than us.We’ve shared foxholes, firefights — and flag-draped funerals.But in today’s political climate… is that bond still enough?In this episode of Four Titles, One Truth, we’re diving into what happens when your values clash with your brother-in-arms. And we consider the question..."Can friendships survive political polarization?" Do we avoid the subject… or confront it head-on?We’re talking:2025-07-1753 minFour Titles, One TruthFatherhood in Formation: What It’s Really Like Being a Dad in the MilitarySend us a textFatherhood is a full-time job — but what happens when your other full-time job is the military? In this honest and personal episode, Tommie and Lance open up about what it was really like raising children while serving in uniform.From missed birthdays and deployments to the pressure of trying to be present in two demanding worlds, this episode dives deep into the realities, regrets, and rewards of being military dads.Whether you’re a parent, a serv...2025-07-141h 15Four Titles, One TruthHow We Met Our Wives: From First Glance to Real LoveSend us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One TruthHosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor.In this episode, we’re turning the page back to the beginning — before rank, before fatherhood, before retirement — to talk about how we met our wives.🖤 From awkward beginnings to unexpected connections, we share:• Our first impressions — and if they were right• The real story behind “the moment we knew”• How military...2025-07-101h 00Four Titles, One TruthBrotherhood Check-In: Why Grown Men Stop Taking Guys’ Trips — and Why That Needs to ChangeSend us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One TruthHosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance TaylorIn this episode, we’re doing a Brotherhood Check-In — and asking one of the realest questions grown men rarely talk about:Why don't more men friends take guys’ trips?No wives. No work. Just the fellas.We break down:•What brotherhood looks like after the unif...2025-07-0742 minFour Titles, One TruthYoung Soldiers, Big Dreams: What We Wanted vs. What We Became in the MilitarySend us a textWelcome back to Four Titles, One Truth The podcast where two retired Army veterans, Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and Colonel Lance Taylor, dive deep into life, leadership, and legacy.In this episode, we rewind the clock.We’re talking about what we thought we wanted when we first joined the military (Our uninformed Goals) — and how reality shaped us into something else.From dreams of serving four years and back to college or be...2025-07-0351 minFour Titles, One TruthLeading from the Front: Real Lessons in Military LeadershipSend us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One TruthHosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor.Leadership in the military isn’t about titles — it’s about presence, pressure, and people. In this episode, we share the real lessons that shaped how we led… and how we were led.We reflect on:•The leaders who shaped our careers — both good and bad•The moment we each realiz...2025-06-3052 minFour Titles, One TruthThe Uniform and the Mirror: Rediscovering Identity After the MilitarySend us a textWho are you when the uniform comes off?In this episode of Four Titles, One Truth, Tommie and Lance tackle a powerful reality for many veterans: the search for identity after the military. The uniform gave us purpose, recognition, and structure. But what happens when you hang it up for the last time?We open up about our own transitions — the good, the confusing, and the surprising moments where we had to redefine who we were without rank, routine, or ri...2025-06-2659 minFour Titles, One TruthTargeted or Misunderstood? Why the Belief Black Men Are Always in the Crosshairs Won’t Go AwaySend us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor.In this episode, we tackle one of the most loaded and personal topics in America today:Are Black men truly targeted — or are we constantly misunderstood?We speak truthfully and unapologetically about:•The life experiences that shaped our views on this subject•Why this belief continues to persist — even for...2025-06-2355 minFour Titles, One TruthWhy We Succeeded in the Military: The Real Reasons Behind Our RiseSend us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth.Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor.In this episode, we open up about the real reasons we succeeded in the military.It wasn’t just luck — and it wasn’t just rank.We get personal about:•The key traits and habits that helped us thrive through decades of service•The mentorship, moments, a...2025-06-1940 minFour Titles, One TruthWhy Didn’t Our Kids Follow Us Into the Military? Breaking the Cycle or Starting a New One?Send us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth.Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor.In this episode, we dive into a question that we wondered about:Why didn’t our kids follow us into military service?We explore:•What shaped our children’s views on the military and how our careers influenced that•Whether we encouraged or discouraged them from joining...2025-06-1645 minFour Titles, One TruthThe Hardest Day in Uniform: Moments That Changed Us ForeverSend us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth.Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor.In this powerful episode, we open up about the most difficult days we experienced while serving in the military. The moments that left a lasting mark, changed our outlook, and shaped who we are today.We talk about:• The emotional weight of life-changing days in uniform• The decisions and events we’ll never...2025-06-1250 minFour Titles, One TruthDifferent Commanders, Different Worlds: How Serving Under Presidents Shapes SoldiersSend us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One TruthHosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Colonel Lance Taylor, this is where real conversations happen — based on experience, not opinions.In this episode, we’re talking about something most civilians never consider:How does a soldier’s experience change depending on who’s in the White House?We break down:•What it was like serving under different U.S. presidents•How...2025-06-091h 07Four Titles, One TruthReal Talk and Reel Life: What’s Got Us Hooked on TVSend us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth. Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor. In this episode, we’re switching gears and talking about what’s lighting up our TV screens!We cover:•The shows we’re currently obsessed with — from action to guilty pleasures•What series actually gets military life and leadership right•Why some shows hit harder after retirement (and with a little more free time!)...2025-06-0540 minFour Titles, One TruthMarriage in the Military: Balancing Love and DutySend us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth. Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor. In this episode, we’re talking about one of the hardest assignments we ever took on — marriage in the military.We dive into:•How military life shaped our approach to marriage — for better and worse•The challenges of staying connected through long deployments and time apart•How we handled big life decisions like raising...2025-06-0259 minFour Titles, One TruthHealth and Wellness: Staying Fit After the MilitarySend us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth. Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Colonel Lance Taylor. In this episode, we’re talking about health and wellness after military life. No more PT tests. No more forced morning runs. But the mission to stay healthy? That never ends.We break down:•How our relationship with fitness and health changed after retiring•The mental and physical challenges we didn’t see coming•How we...2025-05-2938 minFour Titles, One TruthRetired, Not Rewired | Why We Didn't Go Back to Work S1, E9Send us a textWelcome back to Four Titles, One Truth Veterans. Husbands. Fathers. Black Men.Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Colonel Lance Taylor, this is where real conversations happen — no filters, no scripts, just lived experience.In this episode, we’re talking about what life really looks like after military retirement. No 9-to-5 grind. No corporate hustle. Just a decision to live life on our terms and why that was the right choice for us....2025-05-2636 minFour Titles, One TruthMental Health in the Ranks | Breaking the Silence S1, Ep8Send us a textWe wore the uniform. We carried the mission. But for too long, we stayed silent about what was really going on inside.In this episode, we tackle the tough topic of mental health in the military and beyond. From the pressure to stay strong to the fear of being seen as weak, we open up about our personal struggles and the silent battles many service members fight every day.We discuss:•The stigma of mental health in the military...2025-05-2253 minFour Titles, One TruthMilitary Myths | What Civilians Can Get Wrong S1, Ep5Send us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth. Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Colonel Lance Taylor.In this episode, we’re tackling the biggest military myths some civilians have actually asked us concerning our career. The most often believed questions, comments, and assumptions that just don’t match the reality of military life.We discuss:•The most common things civilians assume about Soldiers•What Hollywood gets wrong (again and again)•Why i...2025-05-2140 minFour Titles, One TruthBlack Men in the Uniform | Race, Respect & Reality S1, Ep7Send us a textWhat’s it really like being a Black man in uniform? The truth is… it’s complicated.In this episode, we open up about our personal experiences navigating race, leadership, and respect throughout our military careers. From silent expectations to loud realities, we share how being Black shaped how we were seen by our peers, subordinates, and leadership — and how it shaped how we saw ourselves.We discuss:•The pressure to represent and prove ourselves•Navigating code-switchi...2025-05-191h 01Four Titles, One TruthThe Deployment Divide | How It Changes Everything S1, Ep6Send us a textBefore you leave, you think you know what it means to deploy. But the reality? You don't really know what you are in for. It changes everything.In this episode, we talk about the emotional weight of deployment, the anticipation, the distance, the impact on family, and the moment you realize life doesn’t pause just because you’re gone.We share our personal experiences navigating our first deployment:•The mindset before that first deployment•How being aw...2025-05-161h 16Four Titles, One TruthMilitary Myths | What Civilians Get Wrong S1, Ep5Send us a textNot every veteran is broken. Not every soldier goes to war. But, we do all know how to shoot a rocket launcher.In this episode, we dive into some of the most common myths, assumptions, and misconceptions we have heard some civilians have about military life. From media stereotypes to awkward questions we’ve heard in real life, we’re setting the record straight — with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of truth.We talk about:•What civilians often get wrong ab...2025-05-1442 minFour Titles, One TruthRetirement: The Mindset Shift After the Uniform S1, Ep4Send us a textYou prepare for the transition, but no one prepares you for the mindset shift.In this episode, we talk about what it really feels like to walk away from the military after decades of service. Not just the paperwork or the ceremony, but the mental, emotional, and personal transformation that happens when the uniform comes off for good.We open up about:•The emotions we carried going into retirement•How we prepared (and...2025-05-1245 minFour Titles, One TruthThe Path of Enlisted vs Officer | How Our Service Life Began S1, Ep3Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about how we began our military journeys. One as an enlisted Soldier from Ohio, the other as a Commissioned Officer from East St. Louis.We explore the early days of our Army careers, how our training shaped our leadership styles, and the responsibilities we faced from opposite ends of the rank structure.We also dig into:•Why we each chose to serve•The challenges of leading from different positions2025-05-1243 minFour Titles, One TruthWho We Are and Why This Podcast Exists! S1, Ep2Send us a textWelcome to the first episode of Four Titles, One Truth.We’re Tommie Jones and Lance Taylor. Two Black men, two retired Army veterans, and two friends with over 50+ years of military service between us.In this episode, we break down the why behind the podcast:•Who we are•How we met•Why our differences matter•And what listeners can expect from us going forward2025-05-1247 minFour Titles, One TruthWelcome to The Four Titles, One Truth PodcastSend us a textIn this teaser episode, meet your hosts — Tommie Jones, a retired Sergeant Major, and Lance Taylor, a retired Colonel. Two Black men. Two long military careers. One shared mission: to speak the truth.This podcast isn’t scripted. It isn’t polished perfection. It’s real conversation between two brothers in service and in life — unfiltered, honest, and overdue.We talk about what it means to be a veteran, a husband, a father, and a Black man in today’s world. We reflect on leadership...2025-05-0402 min