# #404 - U.S.Air Force Colonel Josh McConkey - is our guest

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Podcast: [Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/courageous-leadership-with-virginia-prodan-4436647)
Published: 2026-04-18T14:50:56+00:00
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Welcome to Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan #Podcast. Josh McConkey - U.S.Air Force Colonel - is our guest Josh McConkey - Air Force Colonel and Combat Physician is the author of the award-winning, best-selling book "Be The Weight Behind The Spear.” Col. McConkey’s military service includes providing critical medical support in both wartime and peacetime operations, with over 340 hours as a flight surgeon and 90 combat hours in rotor-wing medical evacuation and air assault missions in the Middle East. He is an Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal recipient for exemplary service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Whether you’re searching for encouragement, answers to cultural challenges, or practical steps to live boldly in your faith, this channel will equip you to stand strong. I am Virginia Prodan - the host —an international human rights attorney, #keynote #speaker, #author of *Saving My Assassin*, and survivor of socialist Romania. I know firsthand the price of freedom, the power of faith, the courage and leadership that takes to stand for truth in the face of opposition. On this channel, you’ll find weekly episodes that inspire and equip you to: - Strengthen your #Christian #faith and live with bold #courage - Defend #freedom and #values in an increasingly hostile culture - Learn powerful lessons from history—especially from life under socialism - Discover your God-given purpose and calling - Lead with conviction at home, in the church, and in society 📖 Subscribe today and join a growing community committed to faith, freedom, and courageous leadership. 🎧 Our Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan #Podcast is all about you—designed to inspire, equip, and empower you to reach your God-given potential. Stay Connected with Virginia Prodan 🔹 Explore our Fre…

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