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The Courage To Live

Hosted by Joshua Bitsko · education · EN-US

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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.

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Questions about The Courage To Live

What is The Courage To Live about?

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.

Who hosts The Courage To Live?

The Courage To Live is hosted by Joshua Bitsko. The show has published 142 episodes to date.

What has The Courage To Live covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep. 142: Courage Casts - Being on Time Matters" (13 May 2026, 3 minutes), "Ep. 141: Courage Casts - Is It Okay to Be Afraid?" (6 May 2026, 3 minutes), and "Ep. 140: The Courage to Live - Fitness and Consistency" (29 April 2026, 28 minutes).

How often does The Courage To Live publish?

The Courage To Live publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 11 minutes across 142 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Courage To Live?

Booking probability for The Courage To Live is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Courage To Live requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Courage To Live's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Courage To Live?

The strongest fits for The Courage To Live are Courts, Police & Public Safety. The Courage To Live has an education audience.

About the host

Joshua Bitsko hosts The Courage To Live, an education podcast with 142 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #142

    Ep. 142: Courage Casts - Being on Time Matters

    May 13, 20263 minS2

    <p>In this short episode, Josh talks about the importance of being punctual and why it reflects more than just time management. Drawing from lessons he learned growing up and carried throughout his career, he explains...

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    Ep. 141: Courage Casts - Is It Okay to Be Afraid?

    May 6, 20263 minS0

    <p>Josh breaks down the role fear plays in policing and other high-risk professions. He explains why fear is a natural response in dangerous situations and why the goal isn’t to eliminate it, but to keep it from...

  • Episode #140

    Ep. 140: The Courage to Live - Fitness and Consistency

    Apr 29, 202628 minS2

    <p>In this episode, Josh and Jenna talk through their different fitness journeys and what they’ve learned along the way. From building confidence and handling physical demands on the job to staying disciplined when...

  • Episode #139

    Ep. 139: Courage Casts - Rethinking Self Care

    Apr 22, 20263 minS2

    <p>In this episode, Josh challenges the idea that self-care has to be time-consuming or complicated. Instead of focusing on big, planned activities, he talks about the value of small, consistent moments that help you...

  • Episode #138

    Ep. 138: The Courage to Live- Let Them Fail

    Apr 15, 202623 minS2

    <p>In this episode, Josh and Jenna break down one of the hardest parts of leadership: allowing your people to fail. Drawing from real training scenarios and on-the-job experience, they explore how stepping in too...

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  • Episode #137

    Ep. 137: Courage Casts - Do a Little More

    Apr 9, 20262 minS2

    <p>In this episode, Josh breaks down a simple but often overlooked truth: most people do the bare minimum. If you want to stand out as an employee, you don’t need a complicated strategy, you just need to give a little...

  • Episode #136

    Ep. 136: The Courage to Live - Trust Your First Instinct

    Apr 8, 202620 minS2

    <p>In this episode, Josh and Jenna explore a common human tendency: talking yourself out of what you know is happening in front of you. Using real examples from training and field experience, they break down how...

  • Episode #135

    Ep. 135: Courage Casts - What You Consume Shapes You

    Apr 7, 20264 minS2

    <p>In this episode, Josh talks about how constant content consumption, especially through social media, can create echo chambers that impact your mindset and behavior. He shares a practical approach to breaking that...

  • Episode #134

    Ep. 134: Courage Casts - The Fruit Takes Time

    Apr 3, 20263 minS1

    <p>In this episode, Josh talks about the pressure to see fast results and why it often works against long-term growth. Whether it’s fitness, learning a skill, or professional development, real progress takes time. Using...

  • Episode #132

    Ep. 133: The Courage to Live - Lessons From The Michigan Synagogue Shooting

    Apr 1, 202630 minS2

    <p>Josh and Jenna break down the recent synagogue attack in Michigan and use it to highlight real-world lessons for businesses, schools, and places of worship. From armed security and physical safeguards to...

  • Episode #132

    Ep. 132: Courage Casts - Discipline Without Perfection

    Mar 31, 20263 minS2

    <p>In this episode, Josh breaks down the reality of discipline and why it doesn’t mean showing up perfectly every day. Life happens. Schedules shift. Energy changes. But discipline isn’t about being 100% all the time...

  • Episode #131

    Ep. 131: Courage Casts - The Risk of Opening Up

    Mar 26, 20264 minS2

    <p>In this episode, Josh talks about the reality of vulnerability, especially for men, and why it’s often harder than it sounds. When opening up is met with judgment, silence, or shame, it can shut people down and...

  • Episode #130

    Ep. 130: The Courage to Live - The Cost of a Frictionless Lifestyle

    Mar 25, 202625 minS2

    <p>In this episode, Josh and Jenna talk about how technology is changing the way we connect, communicate, and handle discomfort. From doom scrolling and remote work to canceled plans and hard conversations over text...

  • Episode #129

    Ep. 129: Courage Casts - Loyalty

    Mar 24, 20263 minS2

    <p>Loyalty is often talked about, but rarely defined the right way. In this episode, Josh breaks down what true loyalty looks like in leadership, business, and relationships, not blind agreement, but trust...

  • Episode #128

    Ep. 128: Courage Casts - Is Life a Test?

    Mar 19, 20264 minS2

    <p>What if life isn’t testing you, but teaching you? In this episode, Josh challenges the mindset of constant pressure and replaces it with a more productive approach: treating challenges as experiments. Drawing from...

  • Episode #127

    Ep. 127: The Courage to Live - The Courage to be Perfect

    Mar 18, 202626 minS2

    <p> In this episode, Josh and Jenna talk about how perfectionism shows up in leadership, work, marriage, and parenting, and why it often creates fear, burnout, and hesitation instead of excellence. They explore how the...

  • Episode #126

    Ep. 126: Courage Casts - The Price of Love

    Mar 17, 20265 minS2

    <p>After experiencing deep personal loss, a simple idea changed how I see grief: it’s not just pain, it’s proof of how much we loved. In this episode, I share stories of loss, the moments that stay with us, and how...

  • Episode #125

    Ep. 125: Courage Casts - The Problem With Easy Dopamine

    Mar 12, 20264 minS2

    <p>In this short episode of the Courage to Live Podcast, Josh talks about the hidden cost of “easy dopamine.” From endless scrolling on social media to quick distractions that feel good in the moment, many of the things...

  • Episode #124

    Ep. 124: The Courage to Live - The Media, Public Perception, and Policing

    Mar 11, 202624 minS2

    <p>In this episode of the Courage to Live Podcast, Josh and Jenna discuss how media coverage and social media narratives shape public perception of law enforcement and the impact that has on both officers and the...

  • Episode #123

    Ep. 123: Courage Casts - Rewiring the Overthinking Mind

    Mar 10, 20263 minS2

    <p>In this episode of the Courage to Live Podcast, Josh talks about overthinking, something many high performers struggle with. Late at night, it’s easy for the mind to race through everything that could go wrong, the...

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