ETL on Patrol

Enter the Lion

ETL on Patrol is a podcast by Enter the Lion, created for Christian warriors on the front lines of life and service. Whether you're in law enforcement, the military, fire service, or simply fighting the good fight of faith — these short, powerful devotionals are designed to fuel your soul and strengthen your walk with Christ.

  1. 11/24/2025

    Know Your Enemy: Battling Dark Coping

    This episode’s devotional takes a different turn. Today we’re identifying a common and destructive threat facing first responders and military personnel, a threat that attacks the mind, erodes relationships, steals joy, and numbs the heart: pornography. This isn’t about awkward conversations; it’s about spiritual warfare and understanding an enemy that thrives in silence and secrecy. Just as we study criminal trends or tactical threats to stay alive on the job, we must also recognize the patterns, vulnerabilities, and pathways through which pornography becomes a coping mechanism, and a form of bondage. This conversation is necessary, and it’s meant to equip you with clarity, hope, and a path toward freedom. Links mentioned in this episode: (https://bethesdaworkshops.org/) To connect with us, shoot us an email at Josh@enterthelion.co ​ Website: www.enterthelion.co/ourmission ​ Join our private community: ETL Skool ​ Show Music: sublime reflection - CHANGETHEWXRLD This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm References: AddictionHelp. (2023). First responder addiction statistics. https://www.addictionhelp.com Department of Veterans Affairs. (2017). Study yields insight on sexual disorder. https://www.research.va.gov Kraus, S. W., et al. (2016). Compulsive sexual behavior: Research and treatment. Current Addiction Reports, 3(2), 153–160. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2018). First responders: Behavioral health concerns. https://www.samhsa.gov

    12 min
  2. 08/16/2025

    Breaking Free from Shame

    In today's devotional we dive into the often-unspoken weight of shame, whether from our own failures or from wounds inflicted by others. Shame thrives in secrecy, but the gospel offers freedom and covering through Christ. Drawing from Genesis, the cross, and God’s promises, this episode reminds us that while guilt says “I did wrong,” shame whispers “I am wrong”, and only Jesus can silence that lie. If you’ve ever carried hidden shame, let this devotional encourage you to lay it at the cross and walk in the freedom of being fully loved and fully known by God. Questions for further study: Personal Reflection Questions Where have I experienced shame in my life, either from my own sin or from someone else's actions toward me? What lies have I believed about myself because of shame? Have I tried to “cover” my shame in ways that isolate me from others or from God? What’s been my response when shame is exposed, do I hide or bring it into the light? How does it change things to know that Jesus bore my shame and covers me in His righteousness? Practical Application Questions What is one step I can take this week to bring my shame into the light, whether through confession, counseling, or trusted community? Is there a Scripture (like 2 Cor 5:21 or Romans 8:1) that I need to memorize and speak over myself regularly? Who in my life needs to be reminded that Jesus bore their shame, and how can I lovingly share that truth with them? Am I willing to believe that Jesus’ covering is enough, or am I still trying to fix or hide myself? What might it look like to exchange my shame for Christ’s righteousness, practically and daily? To connect with us, shoot us an email at Josh@enterthelion.co Webstie: www.enterthelion.co/ourmission Show Music: sublime reflection - CHANGETHEWXRLD This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    14 min

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ETL on Patrol is a podcast by Enter the Lion, created for Christian warriors on the front lines of life and service. Whether you're in law enforcement, the military, fire service, or simply fighting the good fight of faith — these short, powerful devotionals are designed to fuel your soul and strengthen your walk with Christ.