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<div><strong>The Gift: Phil Heath on Greatness, Grit, and the Mr. Olympia Mindset</strong></div><br><div> <p>In this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie are joined by none other than Phil Heath, a seven-time Mr. Olympia champion and one of the most iconic names in modern bodybuilding. Known as “The Gift,” Phil shares his journey from a basketball scholarship at the University of Denver to becoming one of the most genetically gifted and mentally driven athletes in bodybuilding history.<br>In this conversation, Phil opens up about his early days as a collegiate athlete, how he transitioned into bodybuilding, and what it truly takes to stay at the top of your game—physically and mentally. He also discusses and what discipline looks like when the lights are off and the crowd is gone.<br>Listen in as Phil also shares his endeavors in life after the stage—and what lies ahead.<br>Whether you're into fitness, personal development, or stories of rising to the top against all odds, this is a powerful episode packed with wisdom from a true champion.</p><p><strong>In This Episode You Will Hear:<br></strong>• I was an athlete my whole life. (3:36)<br>•  I was born in ’79. What a time to be alive. You saw greatness right in front of you through the athletes. (3:41)<br>• Violence is everywhere. You just have to play life with your eyes open. (6:19)<br>• I chose to be different. I was willing to be ridiculed by other people. I didn’t care. I just wanted to be focused, and always be competitive with myself. (7:04)<br>• I always wanted to be stronger, faster, and show more grit. So, I always wanted to be leading at the front. (7:41)<br>• Seeing other people’s life choices, and realizing that you have choices, and you have consequences. (8:13)<br>• [I thought] maybe, just maybe, God’s got something for me. (18:04)<br>• In my fifth year of college, I was looking for identity. (24:40)<br>• Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron.” (25:50)<br>• Do your best. If you’re going to use social media, look at experts first. (30:30)<br>• I wanted to understand the champions. (31:38)<br>• I didn’t hire a coach or anything like that. I just trained with my friends and kinda - trial and error. (34:13)<br>• Be honest with yourself, and never say quit. (34:24)<br>• When I won the Mister USA competition in Las Vegas, 20 years ago – right before I go on stage, they come to my hotel room and they go “Here you go. You got the cover.” (37:44)<br>• It’s so amazing how God works. We meet (Jay Cutler), we take this photo, and we become best of friends. (42:53)<br>• Body building really is about validation in a way. (49:21)<br>• On my worst day, I have to make that day the best day in the gym. (51:39)<br>• [My dad used to say] “If I could put 2 feet on the ground, lace ‘em up, I can go to work.” (54:01)<br>• I put in the work. I had no training partner. I don’t even know how I did it. (56:25)<br>• I just knew that no matter what happens, I’m gonna be immortalized in history. (61:22)<br>• Your nickname is “The Gift”. What a better way to do that by honoring God. (79:00)<br>• I don’t want to latch on to something that ain’t for me, or for my wife, because I’ve gotta be the protector of her, too. 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<div> <p><strong>DOOM 34: The 35-Hour Mission That Helped Launch Desert Storm<br></strong>Colonel Trey Morriss, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) is a former B-52 aviator, commander, and decorated combat veteran who served more than 31 years in support of the legendary Eighth Air Force. He joins Marcus and Melanie in the Team Never Quit podcast studio today. Colonel Morriss, a key figure in one of the most daring missions in modern military aviation, Trey was part of the record-setting opening strike of Desert Storm—the longest combat sortie in history at the time. After 9/11, he went on to fly 32 combat missions over Afghanistan and Iraq.</p><p>In this week’s episode, Trey takes us inside Operation Senior Surprise, the highly classified 35-hour, 14,000-mile mission—nicknamed Secret Squirrel—that helped launch Operation Desert Storm. Before the first bombs ever hit Iraq in 1991, seven B-52s quietly lifted off from Louisiana carrying the weight of a mission so secret most of the crews hadn’t even known it existed until months earlier.</p><p>What followed was one of the most extraordinary combat operations ever attempted: the first combat use of GPS-guided cruise missiles, a nonstop endurance test of grit and discipline, and a no-fail mission filled with life-or-death challenges. Trey recounts losing an engine minutes after takeoff, a near midair collision during night aerial refueling, and a dangerously low-fuel return across the Mediterranean.</p><p>But this conversation is about more than aviation history. It’s about leadership under pressure, trust in the cockpit, accountability when everything is on the line, and the responsibility of earning the right to come home. Trey also reflects on the deeper meaning behind service and honoring those who have “gone west.”</p><p>If you’re into B-52 bombers, Desert Storm, military aviation, leadership under stress, and stories of endurance against the odds, this is an episode you do not want to miss.</p><p><strong>In this episode you will hear:<br><br><br><br><br><br></strong>Support Tret:<br>-order his book —&gt;  <a href="https://amzn.to/4dmP77L">https://amzn.to/4dmP77L</a><br>- IG —&gt; treymorriss</p><p><strong>Support TNQ<br>  </strong><em>-</em> IG:<em> </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/#"><em>team_neverquit</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/#"><em>marcusluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melanieluttrell/#"><em>melanieluttrell</em></a><em> , </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntero13/#"><em>huntero13</em></a><em><br>  -  </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit"><em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit">https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit</a></em></a><em><br></em><br><strong>Sponsors:<br>  - </strong><a href="http://navyfederal.org/"><em><a href="http://Navyfederal.org">Navyfederal.org</a></em></a><em>     <br>  - <a href="http://mengotomars.com">mengotomars.com</a> [Team Never Quit]<br>  - </em><a href="http://bubsnaturals.com/"><em><a href="http://bubsnaturals.com">bubsnaturals.com</a></em></a><em> [Promo code TNQ]<br>  - </em><a href="http://davidprotein.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://davidprotein.com/TNQ">davidprotein.com/TNQ</a></em></a><strong><br>  - </strong><a href="http://mizzenandmain.com/"><strong><a href="http://mizzenandmain.com">mizzenandmain.com</a></strong></a><strong>   [Promo code: TNQ20]<br>   - </strong><a href="http://masterclass.com/TNQ"><strong><a href="http://masterclass.com/TNQ">masterclass.com/TNQ</a></strong></a><strong><br><br>  - </strong><a href="http://dripdrop.com/TNQ"><strong><a href="http://Dripdrop.com/TNQ">Dripdrop.com/TNQ</a></strong></a><strong><br>  - </strong><a href="http://shopmando.com/"><strong><a href="http://ShopMando.com">ShopMando.com</a></strong></a><strong> [Promo code: TNQ]<br>  - </strong><a href="http://tractorsupply.com/hometownheroes"><strong><a href="http://Tractorsupply.com/hometownheroes">Tractorsupply.com/hometownheroes</a></strong></a><strong><br>  - </strong><a href="http://meetfabiric.com/TNQ"><strong><a href="http://meetfabiric.com/TNQ">meetfabiric.com/TNQ</a></strong></a><strong><br>  - Prizepicks (TNQ)<br><br>   - </strong><a href="http://armslist.com/TNQ"><strong><a href="http://armslist.com/TNQ">armslist.com/TNQ</a></strong></a><strong><br></strong><br>   - <em> </em><a href="http://pxgapparel.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://PXGapparel.com/TNQ">PXGapparel.com/TNQ</a></em></a><br>  - <a href="http://bruntworkwear.com/TNQ">bruntworkwear.com/TNQ</a><strong><br><br>   - </strong><a href="http://shipsticks.com/TNQ"><strong><a href="http://shipsticks.com/TNQ">shipsticks.com/TNQ</a></strong></a><em><br><br>   - </em><a href="http://stopboxusa.com/"><em><a href="http://stopboxusa.com">stopboxusa.com</a></em></a><em> {TNQ}<br><br>   - </em><a href="http://tonal.com/"><em><a href="http://Tonal.com">Tonal.com</a></em></a><em> [TNQ]<br>  - </em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://greenlight.com/TNQ">greenlight.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br><br>  - </em><a href="http://drinkag1.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://drinkAG1.com/TNQ">drinkAG1.com/TNQ</a></em></a><em><br><br>  - </em><a href="http://hims.com/TNQ"><em><a href="http://Hims.com/TNQ">Hims.com/TNQ</a></em></a></p></div>

<div> <p><strong>From Victim to Victor: Wendi Rees on Faith, Trauma, and Unexpected Paths to Healing<br></strong><br>What if the tools for healing were already placed within God’s creation? And what if the journey toward restoration could be both deeply spiritual and profoundly transformative?<br>This week’s Team Never Quit Podcast guest, Wendi Rees, is an author, speaker, and podcast host who brings a powerful testimony of faith, resilience, and healing. In her new book, <em>The Christian’s Guide to Psychedelics: Finding Hope and Healing Through God’s Creation</em>, Wendi explores a thoughtful and faith-centered perspective on the role certain substances—such as Ibogaine, Psilocybin, MDMA, and Ketamine—may play in addressing trauma, addiction, and depression.<br>But at the heart of Wendi’s story is not a substance—it’s Jesus Christ.<br>A survivor of childhood sexual abuse beginning at age 11, Wendi spent decades wrestling with the lasting effects of trauma, shame, and identity. Through faith, prayer, and a long journey of surrender, she discovered a powerful truth: the Bible does not define believers as victims, but as victors through Christ.<br>In this deeply honest conversation, Wendi shares how learning to see herself through God’s eyes rather than the lens of trauma became a turning point in her life. She opens up about the difficulty of trusting others after abuse, the challenge of releasing burdens to God, and the transformative power of understanding the unconditional love of the Father.<br>Wendi explains that her work and writing are not about promoting psychedelics—but about exploring whether some of God’s creations, when approached prayerfully and responsibly, might serve as tools that point people back to the ultimate source of healing: Jesus.<br>Today, she helps individuals and groups walk through journeys of resilience, faith, and holistic wellness—encouraging people to move from pain toward restoration and from victimhood to victory.</p><p><strong>In this episode you will hear:<br></strong>• I grew up believing: drinking, drugs, and anything sexual was a one-way ticket to hell. (9:25) <br>• When we moved to Texas, I was shocked to find out that not only were my parents getting divorced, but this other couple from our church was also getting divorced, and my dad was marrying her, and my mom was marrying him. So, they just swapped partners. (9:55)<br>• Being the oldest kid, I provided the most sermon examples. (13:45)<br>• Our corporal punishment, today would be [considered] child abuse. (14:01)<br>• This was all going on while he was molesting me. (15:48)<br>• I had five abusers. I did not have relationships with these other people like I did with my dad. (19:31)<br>• I ended up in a topless bar almost over 2 years, trying to get back control over my body &amp; my sexuality that had been stolen from me. (23:22)<br>• When your dancing, you’re not praying. (25:20)<br>• I saw God through the eyes of my father, very scary and ready to smite me at any time. (25:51)<br>• A lot of people don’t talk about it. It’s like a taboo thing. They feel the shame of it as if somehow, it’s a reflection of them. (29:41)<br>• I needed a lot of healing. I had a TBI, complex PTSD, nothing was working. (35:41)<br>• When I decided to try Ibogaine as a last resort, it was so profoundly God’s presence. He literally came and rescued me. (36:06)<br>• God met me and gave me what I needed in that moment. (46:12)<br>• We make it so hard as Christians to even communicate with God. (52:01)<br>• Jesus is the only answer. Iboga is the tool that He used in my life. (57:18)<br>• There’s nothing wrong with needing help. 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<div> <p><strong>From Navy SEAL to Venture Builder:<br>Nuri Golan on Turning Elite Operators into Elite Entrepreneurs<br><br></strong>In this week’s Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie are joined by Nuri Golan, a man who proves that elite performance doesn’t end when the uniform comes off — it evolves.<br>A Veteran and Officer in the Israeli Navy SEALs, Nuri transitioned from high-stakes maritime operations to high-impact venture creation. Today, he is a serial entrepreneur, startup advisor, investor, and Managing Partner of Vetted — a powerful platform helping combat veterans build world-class companies.<br>In this episode, Nuri shares how the mindset forged in special operations becomes a competitive advantage in the startup arena.</p><p><strong>Building &amp; Exiting Multiple Companies<br></strong>Nuri’s entrepreneurial track record is nothing short of remarkable:<br>·         Co-Founder &amp; CEO of EXO Technologies (acquired by Lear Corporation)<br>·         Co-Founder of Navmatic (acquired by Superpedestrian)<br>·         Co-Founder of Sosivio<br>After EXO’s acquisition, Nuri went on to lead Lear’s corporate venture arm — investing in startups and venture funds, gaining firsthand insight into what separates promising founders from scalable operators.<br>He brings a rare perspective: he’s been the founder, the acquirer, and the investor.</p><p><strong>Vetted: Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Power of Combat Veterans<br></strong>Today, Nuri serves as Managing Partner of Vetted — an education, acceleration, and investment platform designed specifically for combat veterans from the U.S. and Israel.<br>Through:<br>·         The Vetted Startup Accelerator<br>·         The Alpha-Bet Entrepreneurship Program<br>Vetted equips veterans with:<br>·         Hands-on mentorship<br>·         Early-stage funding<br>·         Tactical business education<br>·         A powerful cross-border founder &amp; investor network<br>The mission is clear: transform operational excellence into entrepreneurial success.</p><p><strong>Bridging Two Innovation Powerhouses<br></strong>As an Israeli-American, Nuri is passionate about strengthening collaboration between U.S. and Israeli veteran communities — two ecosystems known for innovation, resilience, and leadership.<br>He believes elite combat veterans represent one of the most untapped entrepreneurial resources in the world — disciplined, decisive, mission-driven leaders ready to build companies that matter.<br>This conversation with Nuri Golan delivers powerful insight from someone who has operated — and succeeded — at the highest levels.</p><p> <strong>In this episode you will hear:</strong><br>• By the time he was 19 or 20 [my grandfather] had already graduated from college and was in the U.S. Army. (8:31)<br>• You don’t have to precheck in Israel because it’s mandatory service for Israeli’s. (9:25)<br>• We saw our family with tattoos on their arms from death camps and concentration camps they were sent to. (19:19)<br>• In Israel, all of our officers are “Mustangs.” (Prior enlisted and then cross over to become officers) (26:51)<br>• In Israel, you don’t really have a lot of senior enlisted guys, especially operators. The most senior guys – the ones with the most experience – are officers. (30:11)<br>Israeli Arabs, who are Israeli citizens, don’t have to serve. Ulta orthodox Jews are also exempt from service. (31:44)<br>• [Marcus] Do something for your people. (37:01)<br>• I really wanted to help create a program to help show them [combat veterans] how to utilize the skills they got from their military training and service in the business world, because I realized that a lot of the skills that I got from the military is what helped me become a successful entrepreneur.0 (40:46)<br>• Our program is open to all combat veterans from U.S and Israel. We also started an entrepreneurship school.0 (43:53)<br>• Hamas operators don’t walk around with rifles. (57:51)<br>• Their command centers are all under Mosques and hospitals by design. (58:37)<br>• There’s always conflict so you’ll go to Tel-Aviv in the middle of the war and you’ll still see people on the beach playing volleyball, and out at restaurants. We have to continue to go on. That’s how you fight terrorism. (61:36)<br>• Israel is one of the most important partners that the United States has in the global landscape. 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<div> <p><strong>Protecting the Voiceless: Bill Waybourn on Human Trafficking and Hidden Abuse<br><br></strong>This week, Marcus and Melanie sit down with one of Texas’ most respected law enforcement leaders and advocates for the vulnerable — Sheriff Bill Waybourn.<br>With more than three decades of service, Bill’s career has been defined by courage, conviction, and a relentless commitment to protecting both communities and the voiceless.<br>From pioneering groundbreaking DWI reform programs to shaping Texas firearm legislation, Bill has stood at the intersection of public safety, constitutional rights, and moral responsibility.<br>But beyond the badge, Bill’s story is also one of deep compassion — especially when it comes to children in need.<br>Bill served 31 years as Chief of Police in Dalworthington Gardens, where he became a recognized expert witness and leader in statewide criminal justice reform.<br>He is credited with pioneering the Texas “No Refusal” DWI program, a model that has significantly reduced drunk driving fatalities and has since been adopted by multiple states.<br>Bill has also testified before the Texas Legislature on a myriad of key issues.<br>Bill is especially honored to have helped pass the Chris Kyle Bill, which streamlines the process for military servicemen and women transitioning into law enforcement careers.<br>His dedication to veterans and service members reflects a lifelong commitment to those who have sacrificed for this country.<br>During his first term as Sheriff, Bill launched several nationally recognized initiatives, including a Human Trafficking Unit, a Department of Intelligence, aggressive inmate service programs, less-than-lethal training expansion, and cutting-edge departmental reforms.<br>Bill and his wife Laura Waybourn are the proud parents of ten children, eight of whom have been adopted.<br>Together, they are passionate advocates for children without families, and their lives are rooted in service far beyond law enforcement.</p><p><strong>A Heartbreaking Story of Survival: Alyssa<br></strong>One of the most emotional moments in this episode comes as Bill shares the story of his foster daughter Alyssa, who endured horrific medical abuse as a toddler.<br>He recounts how Alyssa was severely malnourished, weighing only 18 pounds, dehydrated, and tragically harmed by her biological mother through Munchausen syndrome by proxy — a form of abuse where caregivers fabricate illness for attention or control.<br>Under proper medical care, Alyssa began to flourish — but her story shines a light on a rarely discussed form of child abuse that demands awareness and action.<br>This conversation is equal parts intense, inspiring, and deeply human — a reminder that real leadership means protecting those who cannot protect themselves.</p><p><strong>In this episode you will hear:<br></strong><br>• My dad believed in practical lessons. After bragging that I was the best cowboy on the ground today, and my dad put me on a Bramer steer. I lasted about a second and a half on that ride. He went from there teaching about humility, and how it’s a biblical principle, and I needed to learn about that. (9:10)<br>• One of the things that the Air Force did well is that they taught you leadership, independence, and discipline all at the same time. (15:56)<br>• I was 24 years old, and the Police Chief resigned. The city council interviewed a bunch of people and about an hour and a half later, they called me back and said, “You’re the Chief.” (20:34)<br>• [Marcus] Q: Explain to me the difference between a constable, a police officer, and a sheriff. (A: Starts at 22:40 and runs thru 28:14)<br>• There’ve been some great moments throughout my career. My [most memorable events] were surrounded by life-saving stuff. (30:57)<br>• As Sheriff, I was blessed to make a human trafficking unit. We are now moving close to 1,200 rescues. (31:42)<br>• Our daughter, Alyssa, at 3 ½ years old, weighed 18 pounds, and was on 17 meds and a feeding tube. She went septic. It was later proved that her biological mother put human feces and urine into her feeding tube. (34:34)<br>• We were honored that God called us to take her in. (40:36)<br>• I met Chris Kyle right after he came home in ’09. 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