The Courage To Live
The Courage to Live podcast is hosted by retired Police Captain Josh Bitsko and his wife Jenna, and it explores resilience, leadership, and the real stories behind critical incidents and everyday challenges. Each episode blends lessons from Josh’s career in law enforcement including his response to the 1 October mass shooting in Las Vegas with honest conversations about trauma, growth, and the courage it takes to face both professional and personal battles. The show covers everything from leadership and decision making under stress to mental health, family, and the daily choices that help us live with purpose.
Podcasting since 2025 • 114 episodes
The Courage To Live
Latest Episodes
Ep. 114: The Courage to Live – Uvalde Pt. 2: The Mindset Gap
In this follow-up episode, Josh and Jenna continue their conversation on Uvalde, shifting from tactics to mindset and accountability. They discuss the acquittal of the first responding officer, why failure to act matters, and how fear and hesit...
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Ep. 113: Courage Casts - Loki Does Something Unexpected
In this Courage Cast, Josh shares a story from his time as a K9 handler in Las Vegas and the bond he had with his partner, Loki.After a shooting in northeast Las Vegas, two suspects fled on a moped and were taken into custody, but the gu...
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Ep. 112: Courage Casts - Auditing Your Inner Circle
As you grow, promote, or step into new roles, your circle changes. In this Courage Cast, Josh talks about why that happens and how to take an honest look at the people closest to you. He breaks down how to recognize who is truly supporting your...
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Ep. 111: The Courage to Live - Uvalde: What Failed, What We Learned, and Why Leadership Matters
Josh and Jenna take on the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde, Texas, not to rehash headlines, but to pull out the hard leadership lessons that still apply today. They walk through a clear timeline of the incident, explain the critical differen...
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Ep. 110: Courage Casts - Satisfaction vs. Enjoyment
Satisfaction comes from results. Enjoyment comes from experience. In this episode, Josh breaks down the difference and explains why living only for achievement can drain your ability to enjoy life. He shares personal lessons from his career, ji...
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