Called 2 Serve Podcast

Reggie Hubbard

Called 2 Serve is the podcast where we shine a light on the inspiring stories behind public servants. Join us as we dive deep into the lives of dedicated individuals who serve their communities, uncovering their motivations, challenges, and triumphs. From first responders to community leaders, each episode reveals the heart and purpose behind their call to serve. Whether you're in the field or simply inspired by those who are, this podcast will leave you motivated to make a difference.

  1. Serving Kids Through Stories: Veteran Mark McCraw on Literacy, Legacy & Healing

    11/25/2025

    Serving Kids Through Stories: Veteran Mark McCraw on Literacy, Legacy & Healing

    📚 Serving Through Stories From the Air Force to the classroom—and now to the pages of children’s books. In this week’s episode of the Called 2 Serve Podcast, host Reggie Hubbard sits down with Mark McCraw, a proud Air Force veteran, educator, and prolific children’s book author. Mark shares how his journey from military service to storytelling has been fueled by a passion for: ✏️ Literacy 👦🏽 Empowering military-dependent kids 💪 Addressing real issues like bullying 📖 Leaving a legacy through education and imagination His words are shaping the next generation—and his mission to serve is far from over. #Called2Serve #VeteranAuthor #MarkMcCraw #ChildrensBooks #MilitaryFamily #LiteracyMatters #LegacyThroughStorytelling 📝 Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:51 Meet Mark McCraw: Educator, Author, and Veteran 01:32 Mark's Journey to Becoming an Author 04:06 Writing Military Dependent Books 09:31 Challenges and Triumphs as a Disabled Veteran 17:05 Mark's Writing Process and Inspirations 18:59 Literacy, Learning, and Legacy 25:30 Advice for Veterans and Final Thoughts 30:13 Closing Remarks and Appreciation 🎧 Listen on the Go: 👉 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1QI4k5GtEdp6AXBmdEj8yk 👉 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-2-serve-podcast/id1785553680 📻 Now airing on Wreaths Across America Radio! Catch Called 2 Serve Podcast every Sunday at 7 AM EST 🔗 Listen live here: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio 📲 Follow & Connect: 🌐 Facebook: @Called2ServePodcast 📸 Instagram: @called2servepodcast 💥 Subscribe for more real stories of purpose, healing, and leadership. 🙌 Drop a comment if you believe mental health should never be a disqualifier. 🔁 Share this. Let’s amplify the voices that need to be heard.

    33 min
  2. 🔥 From Foster Youth to Mentor. From Pain to Purpose. Called 2 Serve Podcast Episode 33 - Ron Jenkins

    07/15/2025

    🔥 From Foster Youth to Mentor. From Pain to Purpose. Called 2 Serve Podcast Episode 33 - Ron Jenkins

    🔥 From Foster Youth to Mentor. From Pain to Purpose. This week on the Called 2 Serve Podcast, host Reggie Hubbard sits down with Ron Jenkins, whose life journey is nothing short of extraordinary. 💔 From enduring abuse as a foster youth ⚖️ To working 31 years as a youth corrections counselor 🏈 To mentoring young men as a football coach 🙏 And using faith and mentorship to turn trauma into transformation Ron shares how he’s avenging his brothers’ deaths—not through revenge—but by saving lives. This episode is a raw, emotional, and deeply inspiring look at resilience, redemption, and the power of serving others with everything you've got. #FosterYouth #MentorshipMatters #TraumaToTriumph #RonJenkins #YouthMentor #Called2Serve #FaithInAction 📝 Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:43 Introducing the Special Guest: Ron Jenkins 01:54 Ron Jenkins' Early Life and Challenges 05:17 Turning Points and Finding Faith 06:29 Positive Influences and Mentorship 18:49 Overcoming Adversity Through Sports 20:45 Career in Youth Corrections and Mentorship 24:12 Coaching and Continuing to Inspire 29:51 Connecting with Traumatized Youth 32:45 Avenge by Saving Lives 34:53 The Consequences of Revenge 36:57 Institutionalization and Its Effects 44:22 The Importance of Mentorship 48:13 Overcoming Personal Trauma 54:08 The Power of Therapy 57:41 Final Thoughts and Farewell 🎧 Listen on the Go: 👉 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1QI4k5GtEdp6AXBmdEj8yk 👉 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-2-serve-podcast/id1785553680 📻 Now airing on Wreaths Across America Radio! Catch Called 2 Serve Podcast every Sunday at 7 AM EST 🔗 Listen live here: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio 📲 Follow & Connect: 🌐 Facebook: @Called2ServePodcast 📸 Instagram: @called2servepodcast 💥 Subscribe for more real stories of purpose, healing, and leadership. 🙌 Drop a comment if you believe mental health should never be a disqualifier. 🔁 Share this. Let’s amplify the voices that need to be heard.

    1 hr
  3. 🎖️ Infantryman. Sniper. Army Basketball Player. Coach. Podcaster. Called 2 Serve Podcast EP 32 - Tim "Birdman" Simpson

    07/08/2025

    🎖️ Infantryman. Sniper. Army Basketball Player. Coach. Podcaster. Called 2 Serve Podcast EP 32 - Tim "Birdman" Simpson

    🎖️ Infantryman. Sniper. Army Basketball Player. Coach. Podcaster. Meet Tim Simpson, a man of many talents—and even greater purpose. In this week’s episode of the Called 2 Serve Podcast, Tim joins host Reggie Hubbard to share his incredible journeyfrom 10 years of military service to coaching, mentoring, and using his voice to serve others. 💥 Hear how he overcame physical and mental battles 🧠 Why mental health and patience are crucial for veterans 🏀 How he now coaches and mentors young athletes 🍳 And yes—his passion for cooking too! This episode is a raw, uplifting reminder that the mission doesn’t end when the uniform comes off—it just transforms. 📝 Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates 00:51 Introducing Tim Simpson 02:00 Tim's Military Journey Begins 11:45 Challenges of Military Service 19:58 Sniper Training Insights 23:42 The Mental Challenge of Patience 24:53 Coaching and Life Lessons 25:49 Clarifying DOPE and Personal Struggles 26:50 A Difficult Military Experience 35:22 Finding Strength in Family 37:28 Encouraging Veterans to Seek Help 38:07 Defining Purpose After Service 42:55 Surprising Facts and Closing Remarks #VeteranVoices #MentalHealthMatters #Leadership #Resilience #Called2Serve #TimSimpson #MilitaryToMentor #Podcast 🎧 Listen on the Go: 👉 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1QI4k5GtEdp6AXBmdEj8yk 👉 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-2-serve-podcast/id1785553680 📻 Now airing on Wreaths Across America Radio! Catch Called 2 Serve Podcast every Sunday at 7 AM EST 🔗 Listen live here: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio 📲 Follow & Connect: 🌐 Facebook: @Called2ServePodcast 📸 Instagram: @called2servepodcast 💥 Subscribe for more real stories of purpose, healing, and leadership. 🙌 Drop a comment if you believe mental health should never be a disqualifier. 🔁 Share this. Let’s amplify the voices that need to be heard.

    47 min
  4. Enrique Acosta Gonzalez: Serving Through Leadership and Impact - Called 2 Serve Podcast EP 31

    07/01/2025

    Enrique Acosta Gonzalez: Serving Through Leadership and Impact - Called 2 Serve Podcast EP 31

    🇺🇸 From Puerto Rico to the Pentagon—Legacy in Action On this week’s Called 2 Serve Podcast, Reggie Hubbard sits down with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez—a 26-year Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and international best-selling author. From humble beginnings in Puerto Rico and the Bronx to becoming a highly respected leader in business and podcasting, Enrique drops pure gold on: 🔹 Applying military principles to business 🔹 Building Triad Leadership Solutions 🔹 Leaving a legacy that outlives you 🔹 The truth every leader must face 🎙️ This episode is packed with wisdom, truth, and motivation for anyone called to serve and lead. Don’t miss it. #ServiceAndLegacy #VeteranLeadership #Called2Serve #EnriqueAcostaGonzalez #LeadershipMatters #LeaveALegacy #VeteranVoices 🎧 Listen on the Go: 👉 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1QI4k5GtEdp6AXBmdEj8yk 👉 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-2-serve-podcast/id1785553680 📻 Now airing on Wreaths Across America Radio! Catch Called 2 Serve Podcast every Sunday at 7 AM EST 🔗 Listen live here: @ 📲 Follow & Connect: 🌐 Facebook: @Called2ServePodcast 📸 Instagram: @called2servepodcast 💥 Subscribe for more real stories of purpose, healing, and leadership. 🙌 Drop a comment if you believe mental health should never be a disqualifier. 🔁 Share this. Let’s amplify the voices that need to be heard.

    38 min
  5. How Coach Rob Overcame PTSD, Depression & Loss | Called 2 Serve Podcast Episode 30

    06/24/2025

    How Coach Rob Overcame PTSD, Depression & Loss | Called 2 Serve Podcast Episode 30

    🎙️ From Pain to Purpose | Coach Rob’s Story of Mental Health, Resilience & Redemption In this powerful episode of the Called 2 Serve Podcast, host Reggie Hubbard sits down with Coach Rob—a Navy veteran and 17-year law enforcement officer from Fort Lauderdale—who opens up about his battle with PTSD, anxiety, and major depressive disorder. After losing his gym business during COVID-19 and navigating the emotional toll of trauma, Coach Rob turned his life around through fitness, mindset, and faith. Now, he's on a mission to help others transform their pain into purpose. This raw, authentic conversation touches on: ✔️ The struggles of transitioning from military to civilian life ✔️ The emotional weight of losing a dream ✔️ Mental health in law enforcement ✔️ Why vulnerability, self-respect, and discipline matter ✔️ The flaws in the VA system—and how to fight for what you deserve ✔️ The healing power of fitness and community 🔔 If you’ve ever felt like giving up—this episode is for you. ⏱️ Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Introduction and Welcome 00:20 – Meet Coach Rob 02:52 – Military to Civilian Transition 07:24 – Trauma & Personal Relationships 10:50 – Navigating the VA System 17:23 – Losing a Business & Identity 21:02 – Job-Related Trauma 23:54 – The Power of Respect 27:40 – Mindset & Fitness for Healing 31:24 – Fun Facts About Coach Rob 34:38 – Closing Words & Gratitude 🎧 Listen on the Go: 👉 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1QI4k5GtEdp6AXBmdEj8yk 👉 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-2-serve-podcast/id1785553680 📻 Now airing on Wreaths Across America Radio! Catch Called 2 Serve Podcast every Sunday at 7 AM EST on Wreaths Across America Radio. 🔗 Listen live here: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio 📲 Follow & Connect: 🌐 Facebook: @Called2ServePodcast 📸 Instagram: @called2servepodcast 💥 Subscribe for more real stories of purpose, healing, and leadership. 🙌 Comment below what part of Coach Rob’s story hit home for you. 🔁 Share this with someone who needs to hear it today.

    37 min
  6. She Broke 15 Years of Addiction and Rebuilt Her Life Through Faith | Heather Bean | C2S Episode 29

    06/17/2025

    She Broke 15 Years of Addiction and Rebuilt Her Life Through Faith | Heather Bean | C2S Episode 29

    In this deeply moving episode of the Called 2 Serve Podcast, Our Host Reggie Hubbard sits down with Heather Bean — a courageous woman from Dayton, Tennessee, whose testimony of addiction, loss, and restoration will stir your soul. Heather opens up about her early years growing up in a loving home, encountering meth for the first time at age 13, and the spiral into addiction that would take over much of her young adulthood. From a heartbreaking stillbirth to broken relationships, Heather endured the pain of lost time, trust, and connection — but never completely lost her faith. With raw honesty, she recounts the darkest moments of her life, the breaking point that brought her to her knees, and the moment she surrendered fully to Jesus. From that surrender came a radical transformation through a faith-based recovery program, healing from trauma, and eventually the restoration of her relationships with her children — one painful but powerful step at a time. Heather now manages a cafe, runs her own cleaning business, is publishing her first book Healing in the Trenches, and is launching Restore Her Ministries to help other women find healing through Christ. 🔹 In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What it feels like to lose connection with God — and how to get it back How addiction hijacked Heather’s motherhood and how she fought to reclaim it Why full surrender (not striving) was the key to her healing What happened when she finally stopped chasing men and started chasing God The miraculous phone call that changed everything with her daughter Why she’s launching a ministry for women healing from abuse and addiction 🔹 Why This Episode Matters: Heather’s story is a beacon for anyone who feels unworthy, broken, or too far gone. Her life reminds us that God doesn’t call the qualified — He qualifies the called. Even in the trenches, healing is possible. 🔹 About Heather Bean: Manager of Nannies Café Owner of Valley Girls Cleaners Author of Healing in the Trenches (coming soon!) Founder of Restore Her Ministries Once addicted, now anointed — living proof of God’s grace 🔹 About the Called 2 Serve Podcast: Hosted by Reggie Hubbard, the Called 2 Serve Podcast honors everyday heroes who walk in purpose — from educators and veterans to faith leaders and community builders. Each episode brings real conversations that ignite faith, courage, and healing. 📅 Timestamps: 00:00 – Heather’s upbringing in Dayton, Tennessee 02:00 – Trying meth at 13 and the years that followed 06:15 – Losing a child and falling deeper into addiction 10:30 – The moment her stepdad said, “You’re going to die” 16:00 – Her rock bottom and the call that saved her 17:30 – Entering a faith-based recovery program 22:00 – Writing her story and finding her true purpose 24:00 – Rebuilding trust and restoring her family 28:00 – Launching Restore Her Ministries 33:00 – How God qualifies the unqualified 🎙️ Listen to us on Wreaths Across America Radio every Sunday @ 7 AM EDT https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio 🎧 Listen Now: 👉 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1QI4k5GtEdp6AXBmdEj8yk 👉 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-2-serve-podcast/id1785553680 📲 Follow Called 2 Serve Podcast: 🌐 Facebook: @Called2ServePodcast 📸 Instagram: @called2servepodcast 🔔 Subscribe for more stories of hope, healing, and purpose. #Called2ServePodcast #HeatherBean #FaithOverAddiction #HealingInTheTrenches #ChristianTestimony #AddictionRecovery #RestoreHerMinistries #GraceRestores...

    45 min
  7. Improve Your English in Just 2 Months With This Simple Method | Kitti Nalley | C2S Episode 28

    06/10/2025

    Improve Your English in Just 2 Months With This Simple Method | Kitti Nalley | C2S Episode 28

    🎙️ In this heartwarming episode of the Called 2 Serve Podcast, Our Host Reggie Hubbard sits down with Our Today's Guest Kitti Nalley A Romanian-born wedding coordinator whose story blends shyness, strength, humor, and faith in an inspiring journey from Europe to the heart of the American South. Kitti opens up about growing up shy but naturally friendly, making instant connections even as a child in Romania. After moving to the U.S., one of her biggest challenges was speaking English. She shares openly how weak her English was at first — and how she overcame language barriers with humility, courage, and a willingness to keep trying, even when she didn’t get it right the first time. Now a skilled event planner, Kitti finds confidence and purpose in coordinating weddings, where structure and timelines help her shine. She also speaks about the emotional pain of having to cancel her dream wedding in Romania due to COVID, and how the outfits and plans she once carried back home remain there, untouched. From that heartbreak grew other dreams — like someday owning her own wedding venue. And in a delightful surprise twist, Kitti reveals that she’s also a certified scuba diver, who swam with over 15 sharks on her very first open-water dive! 🔹 In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why Romania still holds a special place in Kitti’s heart How she overcame the fear and struggle of learning English What gives her confidence in the chaos of wedding planning The heartbreak of a canceled wedding during COVID Her dream of creating and owning a venue of her own How scuba diving became an unexpected passion 🔹 Why This Episode Matters: Kitti’s story reminds us that true strength isn’t always loud. Whether it’s learning a new language, finding clarity in chaos, or daring to dream after disappointment — her quiet courage and humble heart show what it really means to serve with love, grace, and grit. 🔹 About Kitti Nalley: Wedding coordinator and event planner Romanian-born, now based in Georgia Former shy kid turned natural connector English learner turned confident communicator Certified scuba diver Future wedding venue owner (God willing!) 🔹 About the Called 2 Serve Podcast: Hosted by Reggie Hubbard, the Called 2 Serve Podcast honors everyday heroes who walk in purpose — from educators and veterans to faith leaders and community builders. Each episode brings real conversations that ignite faith, courage, and healing. 📅 Timestamps: 00:00 – Kitti’s childhood in Romania 04:00 – Her early shyness and gift for friendship 07:30 – Learning English and pushing through fear 12:45 – Finding purpose in wedding coordination 17:50 – The dream wedding that never happened 21:30 – Big dreams of owning a venue 25:00 – Becoming scuba certified & diving with sharks 🎧 Listen Now: 👉 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1QI4k5GtEdp6AXBmdEj8yk 👉 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-2-serve-podcast/id1785553680 📲 Follow Called 2 Serve Podcast: 🌐 Facebook: @Called2ServePodcast 📸 Instagram: @called2servepodcast 🔔 Subscribe for more real stories of courage, conviction, and calling. #Called2ServePodcast #KittiNalley #WeddingPlannerLife #EnglishAsSecondLanguage #COVIDWeddingStory #RomanianAmerican #ScubaDivingAdventure #EventPlannerDreams #ServeWithGrace #KindnessAndCourage #PurposeInPlanning #ShyButStrong #FaithDriven

    41 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
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3 Ratings

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Called 2 Serve is the podcast where we shine a light on the inspiring stories behind public servants. Join us as we dive deep into the lives of dedicated individuals who serve their communities, uncovering their motivations, challenges, and triumphs. From first responders to community leaders, each episode reveals the heart and purpose behind their call to serve. Whether you're in the field or simply inspired by those who are, this podcast will leave you motivated to make a difference.