Cops, Criminals, and Christ
"Cops, Criminals & Christ" is a podcast delving into the intertwining worlds of law enforcement, crime, and faith. With Dale Sutherland, a former narcotics Sergeant turned pastor, it features gripping narratives and candid interviews exploring behind-the-scenes work of life undercover, as well as the transformative power of faith in the lives of both cops and criminals. Tune in for compelling insights and real-life stories that challenge, inspire, and reveal God’s grace available through it all, at the hands of its host and Dale’s daughter, Kristen Crew.
Episodes
19 episodes
A Navy SEAL and Undercover Cop on TBI, PTSD, Healing, and Faith
Navy SEAL, Todd Peters, and The Undercover Pastor, Dale Sutherland talk candidly about TBI, PTS, suicide risk, HBOT, and the plan to launch Rally Points to help others heal. This episode covers:• choosing spiritual impact...
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24:49
Deadly Force in the Bible and in Law Enforcement
We wrestle with deadly force from the street to Scripture, weighing policy shifts, gritty case stories, and the tension between justice and mercy. We look at how a holy God judges sin, why any of us still live, and what true accountability shou...
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27:13
A Navy SEAL Shares His Battle Stories and Beliefs with an Undercover Cop
A Navy SEAL turned pastor talks to the Undercover Pastor about how combat, cold-water survival, and hard training shape character and faith. Stories from Panama to Alaska reveal why gentleness is strength under control and why real salvation be...
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38:57
Investigating Grace: A Detective’s Case Study on the Thief on the Cross
We trace the thief beside Jesus from likely crimes and arrest to trial, prison, and crucifixion, then turn to the shocking promise of paradise and what it says about grace. Law, guilt, and mercy collide as we ask who deserves a gift no one can ...
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25:53
Lon Solomon’s Radical Journey: Jewish Hippie to Jesus Follower
Dale Sutherland interviews longtime friend Lon Solomon in a powerful episode sharing Lon’s radical transformation from Jewish drug dealer and Woodstock hippie to devoted follower of Jesus and megachurch pastor. Discover how an encounter with Je...
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39:52
Redeeming Trauma: Joy Tan-Chi Mendoza's Faith Journey Through Sexual Violence
Dale Sutherland shares the story of Joy Tan-Chi Mendoza, who survived a violent home invasion and sexual assault when she was 15 years old. Joy is joined by her mother, Deonna Tan-chi, in this heart-wrenching yet inspiring conversation. They sh...
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32:13
The Judas Case: Investigating History’s Most Infamous Betrayal
The crucifixion of Jesus Christ, history's greatest crime, began with an intimate betrayal by one of his closest companions, Judas Iscariot, who delivered him to authorities for thirty pieces of silver.• Unlike the other disciples who c...
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Breaking Chains: A Cop's Journey from Addiction to Redemption (Part 2)
Ivan, a former cop and current pastor, shares his journey from alcoholism to sobriety and how his relationship with Christ transformed his life. His story powerfully illustrates that addiction's root cause is universal across all struggles—whet...
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25:05
Finding God's Love in the Darkest Places: A Police Officer's Journey from Addiction to Redemption (Part 1)
What happens when the person meant to uphold the law finds themselves on the wrong side of it? In this raw and powerful episode, we meet a former police officer whose dream career spiraled into alcoholism, culminating in his own arrest for DUI....
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28:06
Panic Attacks to Drug Busts: A Cop’s Lessons Through Fear
In this episode, Dale Sutherland shares his powerful journey from childhood panic attacks to confronting life-threatening situations as an undercover police officer. Discover how he learned to face fear head-on by blending cognitive behavioral ...
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47:38
Buying Dope, Sharing Hope: Parallels Between Drug Buys and Telling Others About Jesus
What could buying drugs as an undercover cop possibly have in common with sharing the gospel of Jesus? As it turns out, quite a lot.Dale Sutherland spent decades working undercover narcotics cases while simultaneously nurturin...
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46:36
Uncommon Leadership Wisdom from a Cop-Turned-Pastor
From policing the streets to pastoring a mega church, Dale Sutherland's extraordinary leadership journey offers rare insights for anyone making tough decisions that impact others. Join us as this former cop turned pastor reveals his battle-test...
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52:47
Interviewing a Man I Arrested 30 Years Ago
Thirty years ago, The Undercover Pastor played a role in the arrest that sent this man to prison. Now, the two sit down face-to-face to talk about that day, the fallout, and the powerful redemption only Christ can bring.They explore the...
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32:57
Undercover Cop CLOSE CALLS!
What really goes on behind the scenes as an undercover cop? Dale Sutherland, retired DC police Sergeant and current pastor, along with host, Kristen Crew, take us back to hear what life is like as an undercover cop. It's easy to talk about the ...
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20:06
BTS of an undercover cop: the ADHD brain and it's impact on work and faith
What really goes on behind the scenes (BTS) as an undercover cop? Dale Sutherland, retired DC police Sergeant and current pastor, along with host, Kristen Crew, let the audience listen in on a conversation they had between podcast recordings ab...
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10:32
Undercover police cases gone wrong
What really goes on behind the scenes as an undercover cop? Dale Sutherland, retired DC police Sergeant and current pastor, along with host, Kristen Crew, take us back to hear what life is like as an undercover cop. It's easy to talk about the ...
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28:16
Most interesting undercover operations: I barely escaped death
What really goes on behind the scenes as an undercover cop? Dale Sutherland, retired DC police Sergeant and current pastor, along with host, Kristen Crew, take us back to hear how he just barely escaped death. In this episode, you will he...
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Episode 3
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Most interesting undercover operations: Becoming Richie Valdez the recording studio mogul
What really goes on behind the scenes as an undercover cop? Dale Sutherland, retired DC police Sergeant and current pastor, along with host, Kristen Crew, take us back to hear how he set up a fake recording studio and became into Richie Valdez ...
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22:27
Most interesting undercover operations: Inside the World of Richie the Italian Mobster
What really goes on behind the scenes as an undercover cop? Dale Sutherland, retired DC police Sergeant and current pastor, along with host, Kristen Crew, take us back to hear how he transformed into an Italian mobster to buy drugs and build a ...
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Episode 1
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