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.
The Courage To Live
Ep. 105: Courage Casts - Purpose Makes the Work Lighter
In this short episode, Josh reflects on the difference between working hard and working hard with purpose. Drawing from his career in law enforcement and his current work teaching resilience and critical incident mindset across the country, he explains why the grind feels unbearable when the work lacks meaning and sustainable when it is tied to a clear why.