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. 111: The Courage to Live - Uvalde: What Failed, What We Learned, and Why Leadership Matters
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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 difference between an active shooter and a barricaded subject, and break down how confusion, command failures, and hesitation can stall action when seconds matter. The conversation also highlights why tabletop exercises, unified command, and coordinated public messaging are not “extra” work, but the foundation of a response that cannot fail. Part two will cover the acquittal of the first officer on scene and the upcoming case against the school police chief.