The Lou Holtz Show S2 EP9 | Chad Robichaux on Faith, Service & Rescuing 17,000 People #podcast

From combat to compassion: Chad Robichaux on faith, leadership, and saving lives around the world.

Join legendary Coach Lou Holtz and former Recon Marine, Special Operations Commander, and bestselling author Chad Robichaux for an inspiring conversation about faith, courage, and sacrifice. Chad shares his incredible journey from eight combat deployments to Afghanistan, where he saved lives on the battlefield, to leading the rescue of over 17,000 American allies and vulnerable individuals during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.

In this episode, Coach Holtz and Chad discuss the power of faith in overcoming trauma, Chad’s transition from Special Operations to professional MMA fighting, and his founding of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, which has provided life-saving, faith-based recovery programs to over 500,000 veterans and first responders.

Chad also shares his powerful story of going on rescue missions with his son in Ukraine and his unwavering belief that faith in God is the true key to healing trauma. This conversation dives deep into the principles of courage, service, and living with purpose in a world filled with adversity.

Don’t miss this unforgettable episode packed with wisdom, inspiration, and real-world insights on leadership, resilience, and the power of faith.

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Chapters:
0:00 – Intro & Welcome
1:20 – Meet Chad Robichaux: Recon Marine & Special Ops Commander
3:10 – Growing Up in Louisiana & Family’s Military Legacy
4:30 – Transitioning from Military to MMA Champion
6:45 – The Turning Point: PTSD & Mental Health Struggles
8:20 – Faith and Family: The Foundation of Resilience
10:30 – Saving 17,000 Lives During the Afghanistan Withdrawal
12:40 – The Origins of Mighty Oaks Foundation
15:00 – Mission Without Borders: Ukraine Rescue with His Son
17:10 – The Power of Faith in Healing Trauma
19:20 – The Concept of “Getting Off the X”
21:15 – Testimony of God’s Grace in His Life
23:00 – Working with Veterans and First Responders
25:30 – Serving Under Multiple Presidents: Who Made the Difference?
27:00 – The Role of Leadership in Restoring America's Culture
29:00 – Final Thoughts & Coach Holtz Closing Remarks