Jared Hudson served as a SEAL Operator and sniper with Naval Special Warfare, with deployments in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He founded The Shooting Institute (TSI), providing tactical training to law enforcement, military, and civilians, and Covenant Rescue Group (CRG), a nonprofit combating human trafficking and child exploitation through operations, training, and advocacy. Hudson is also a Reserve SWAT Deputy in Alabama and an advocate for constitutional rights. Hudson is an author of "Waging War in the High Places - The Armor of God through the Eyes of a Navy SEAL" and speaks nationwide on faith-based topics. He is a devoted Christian, husband, father of three, and he emphasizes family values and community engagement. He currently leads CRG's efforts to rescue trafficking victims globally while raising awareness about exploitation networks through public speaking and media appearances. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Download Free Content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF-8_5jwRc5eAhzDkqqCOp-6yvd05vAw?usp=sharing Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow Jared Hudson Links: Website - https://www.thejaredhudson.com/ Covenant Rescue Group - https://www.covenantrescue.org/about-us The Shooting Institute - https://www.theshootinginstitute.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaredhudson_seal/ Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: http://cozyearth.com/srs http://preparewithshawn.com http://helixsleep.com/srs http://amac.us/srs http://meetfabric.com/shawn http://drinkhoist.com/ | Use Code SRS 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 03:35 Story of Jared Hudson 08:23 Faith and Personal Beliefs 21:55 Understanding Human Trafficking 32:40 Prostitution, Pornography, and Trafficking 40:51 Law Enforcement and Child Exploitation 47:53 A Life-Changing Trip to Africa 50:34 Navy SEAL Training: The Journey Begins 58:30 Sniper School: A New Challenge 01:11:49 First Combat Deployment: Afghanistan 01:27:50 Lessons from Leadership and Regret 01:33:10 First Kill and Reflections on War 01:56:44 Transitioning Out of the Military 02:10:20 Personal Health Struggles and Military Service 02:14:56 Law Enforcement Career and Challenges 02:16:45 Founding The Shooting Institute (TSI) 02:39:50 Covenant Rescue Group and Human Trafficking 02:54:04 The Guardian's Betrayal 03:01:46 Law Enforcement Tactics 03:19:22 The Role of Local and Federal Agencies 03:29:30 Scaling Operations and Community Impact 03:35:27 Parental Vigilance and Final Thoughts