Best Jeff Wamboldt Podcasts (2025)

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Mini Halo: Beatitude Series Part 3 - Blessed are Those Who Mourn 9:53

1M ago9:53

9:53

In this third of nine Mini Halo episodes discussing the Beatitudes, we discuss the second: Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Is this a contradiction? How can mourning, one of the deepest expressions of sorrow, be something that leads to blessing? Tune in to find out! Contact Blue Halo Tweet us at @bluehalopodcast Like us on …

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Hurry Up and Regret It! 39:34

2M ago39:34

39:34

Hurry Up and Regret It! Just ask the hare who lost to the tortoise. We all know the truth behind the saying "haste makes waste." This timeless lesson, as relevant today as it was in Aesop’s fable, reminds us that rushing often leads to mistakes, setbacks, and regrets. Even the Bible warns against haste numerous times. In this episode, we explore bo…

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Mini Halo: Beatitude Series Part 2 - Blessed are the Poor in Spirit! 8:53

3M ago8:53

8:53

In this second of nine Mini Halo episodes discussing the Beatitudes, we discuss the first ever spoken by Jesus: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Is this a "scandalous" blessing, conveying salvation on the least deserving? Tune in to find out! Contact Blue Halo Tweet us at @bluehalopodcast Like us on Facebook Emai…

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Are We Expected to be DOORMATS? 38:48

4M ago38:48

38:48

In this episode, Jeff poses many questions: Does "Turn the Other Cheek" mean we are to remain passive in the face of danger? Does "An eye for an eye" mean the whole world will go blind like Gandhi suggested? If you give a person the shirt off your back, do you really have to give him your coat, too? We'll answer these question and learn much more, …

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Mini Halo: Beatitude Series Part 1 - Introduction 13:04

5M ago13:04

13:04

The Beatitudes delivered by Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount was as important as the delivery of the 10 Commandments by Moses. We discuss all eight during this Mini Halo "miniseries!" You won't be disappointed! Contact Blue Halo Tweet us at @bluehalopodcast Like us on Facebook Email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening & keep pr…

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Bottoms Up! Life is like a Ferris Wheel! 47:28

6M ago47:28

47:28

Ashes to Ashes and Dust to Dust, this podcast episode is definitely a must! Was Jesus's life on Earth like a Ferris wheel? Is our life similar to Jesus in this way? In this episode we learn about the "Ferris Wheel" metaphors of life, from us to Jes"us" plus a few fun facts and stories along the way. Contact Blue Halo Tweet us at @bluehalopodcast Li…

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I WAS BLIND BUT NOW I SEE! 49:33

8M ago49:33

49:33

Have you ever looked at something but didn't really see it? Or have you read something but didn't grasp the meaning? In some fashion, we all have! In this episode, Jeff will share a few "look but don't see" favorites from his law enforcement days and will prove why the critics are wrong about the existence of Jesus and the resurrection. Contact Blu…

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Witnesses (noun) and Witnessing (verb): Could 500 witnesses be wrong? 55:46

12M ago55:46

55:46

“Witnesses and Witnessing” may be one of the most important topics ever discussed on the Blue halo Podcast. Listen as Jeff explains the significance of the two thieves who died alongside Jesus at Calvary and shares several stories, including testifying in court while sleep deprived. Also, are eyewitnesses important when solving a crime? The answer …

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TIME ... when will it end? 24:34

1y ago24:34

24:34

How relevant is time in the world of law enforcement? (Hint: seconds matter) Does time apply to God in the same way as humans? Does the Bible tell us when the second coming will be? In this episode, find out the answers to these questions, plus Jeff shares many real life stories, including an experience he had presenting information to high school …

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Christmas, Suicide and Rudolph ... WHAT? 31:43

1+ y ago31:43

31:43

In this first season Christmas episode, Jeff shares a personal story of a positive suicidal person police call that has, not one, but two silver linings! Plus, learn about the history of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Contact Blue Halo Tweet us at @bluehalopodcast Like us on Facebook Email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening & kee…

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Appreciation to Hatred - TOXIC CHARITY 39:19

1+ y ago39:19

39:19

Can good intentions sometimes backfire? In this episode we discuss "Toxic Charity" by Robert Lupton and learn why "help" isn't always "helpful." Plus, we analyze the Tytler Cycle and where the United States fits in to this theory. If true, we may be in for a rude awakening! Contact Blue Halo Tweet us at @bluehalopodcast Like us on Facebook Email us…

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Are GOD's powers limited by the Paradox of the Stone? 8:21

1+ y ago8:21

8:21

As promised, we tackle the tough question of "The Paradox of the Stone" in this "Mini Halo" episode. Should God's powers be limited? The answer may surprise you. Contact Blue Halo Tweet us at @bluehalopodcast Like us on Facebook Email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening & keep praying for one another!…

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Truly, I Say to You ... WORDS MATTER! 49:40

1+ y ago49:40

49:40

Words matter for a variety of reasons. In this episode, Jeff discusses the meaning of Jesus' final words from the cross and Judas' single word betrayal. Also, learn when it's okay to tease someone and learn the deeper message behind the idiom "Sticks and Stones" ... yes, they can break your bones but that's not the worst of it! Plus, Jeff shares a …

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To Kill or be Killed! 43:28

1+ y ago43:28

43:28

What would you do if faced with a "kill or be killed" situation? In this episode, Jeff discusses this very topic and answers some tough questions like "Why does God allow evil in the world?" and "Does God even exist at all?" Plus, you may find ChatGPT's answer to the meaning of life very interesting! All this and much more, including a quick lesson…

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Saving the Elderly from the Troll under the Couch 39:21

1+ y ago39:21

39:21

How do you treat the elderly people in your life? Are you kind and caring all of the time or do you lose patients sometimes? Don't worry, you're not alone. But take heart, the Bible offers a solution. In this episode, Jeff discusses how we are to treat our senior population and shares an amusing story of a police call involving a troll. Contact Blu…

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Finding the Silver Linings in Tragedy - Emily's Story 50:37

1+ y ago50:37

50:37

In this pilot episode of the Blue Halo podcast, we discuss Emily's Story, a story of death, destruction and the silver linings God provides in tragedy. Contact Blue Halo Tweet us at @bluehalopodcast Like us on Facebook Email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening & keep praying for one another!…

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Blue Halo Podcast Introduction 1:11

1+ y ago1:11

1:11

The Blue Halo Podcast is a unique podcast series bringing together law enforcement, the judicial system, and just a touch of politics, with the many aspects of the Bible. You won't believe the connection! Hosted by Jeff Wamboldt, a 30 year law enforcement veteran, the Blue Halo Podcast will inspire, educate and entertain its listeners. Contact Blue…

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Scams, Shams and Snakes! 49:43

3y ago49:43

49:43

From "Quick Change Artists" to the largest "Ponzi Scheme," in this episode Dave and Jeff discuss the history of scammers. Learn how not to be fooled and even have a little fun in the process like Dave's dad does.By Dave Klimisch & Jeff Wamboldt

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Excuses and High Speed Chases! 34:57

3y ago34:57

34:57

What excuses have you given a police officer? Hopefully, you've never been in a high speed chase! In this fun episode, Jeff shares all the crazy excuses he's received over the years plus his involvement in high speed (and low speed) vehicle chases. Also, learn how Dave handled a smart-alecky juvenile.…

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The Secrets to Avoiding a Speeding Ticket 34:31

3y ago34:31

34:31

If you want a speeding ticket, make sure to weave in and out of traffic. But if you don't want a speeding ticket, listen in as Jeff provides some solid advice (from an officer's point of view). As a bonus, you'll learn why police officers put their fingers on the trunk of the car as they approach the vehicle.…

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Changes! From "Harvard" to "Have to!" 33:01

3y ago33:01

33:01

You may already know Harvard is the oldest university in the United States, but did you know it was originally known by another name? In this episode, Dave and Jeff discuss this nostalgic university and throw in a little Boston chat just for fun! (Their attempt to impersonate an accent may hurt your ears)…

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L. A. RAMS ARE CHAMPS! How did Newton's 1st law of Motion play a part? 47:05

3y ago47:05

47:05

In this "WE ALL NEED A PUSH!" episode, Dave and Jeff discuss the remarkable return to the NFL of Eric Weddle and how he helped the L A Rams secure a place in football history by winning Super Bowl 56. It's not all sunshine and roses but there will be a silver lining in Jeff's story of a woman trapped by a blizzard! All this plus Dave underwhelms us…

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Bruce Lee v TED Talks and the Black Death 33:34

3y ago33:34

33:34

Could you fight for your life if you had to? If not, you better have another plan! In this episode of A2D, the boys talk about giving a TED Talk, Jeff breaks down one of Bruce Lee's most famous quotes and applies it to surviving an active attack, while Dave brings it home with the Renaissance Period and Bruce Lee's philosophy of water. Hint: water …

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After Guam 45:28

3+ y ago45:28

45:28

Dave returns from hiking the highest elevation mountain in the world, on the island of Guam. Does he need to call 911 while there? Does Jeff need to call 911 while his Christmas lights overheat? ... No, but other people do. In this time-zone travelling episode, Jeff and Dave discuss this history of 911, Dave's travels to the Pacific Rim, while also…

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G'day! A Global Adventure! 54:23

3+ y ago54:23

54:23

G'day! Australia, Jamaica and Japan ... Oh my! Let's not forget about the turn around in Northern Ireland! Did Jeff really get a 3 for 1 deal? And he really does like his mother-in-law? Also, what's up with Dave's baseball coach? He loved the game so much he held practice while wearing his police uniform and gun! This episode is jam-packed! You wil…

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Keepers of the Big Secret! 54:16

3+ y ago54:16

54:16

In this special lighthearted Christmas episode, learn about the mystery of Santa. Is it a lie or just a schnooker? Also, Dave and Jeff debate "Die Hard" as a Christmas movie - Yippie Ki Yay or Yippie Ki Nay? Plus, learn why kids are not smaller versions of adults. Merry Christmas!By Dave Klimisch & Jeff Wamboldt

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From Nothing, Make Something... How Sniper School, NASA and Snoopy all fit together 53:44

3+ y ago53:44

53:44

How to measure nothing? Does a 50% graduation rate mean the school is underachieving, or does it mean the school is elite? Join Jeff and Dave on a quick 'lap around the moon' as they discuss how Snoopy is helping NASA get to Mars, why a certain Police Officer Frank is on duty 24 hours a day but never gets paid, and how the US Navy Seal Sniper Schoo…

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Going Over the Waterfall 50:24

3+ y ago50:24

50:24

In this episode, learn why sticks and stones might be the least of our worries. Here's a hint … names hurt more! Just ask "Ugly Face" and "Fat Freddy!" Also, learn why Jeff regrets orchestrating a medieval attack and what was so memorable about one of Dave's favorite commercials.By Dave Klimisch & Jeff Wamboldt

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$20 million for a 6 minute speech...how staying calm in a crisis pays dividends. 52:41

3+ y ago52:41

52:41

How much do people make for giving a speech? $50,000? $500,000? Jeff and Dave discuss the best-paying speech they could find...a 6 minute speech given by Fred Rogers in 1969, which led to the growth of PBS and the Mr. Roger's Neighborhood show. They also work in how Mark Cuban used new Xbox games and soft towels to build a championship NBA team, an…

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The Hurrier I Go the Behinder I Get! 1:13:39

3+ y ago1:13:39

1:13:39

In this special "haste makes waste" episode we learn how the Roman Army from thousands of years ago play into the hasty decision of the Allied Forces in Normandy during WWII. Also, Jeff shares his "Break Neck Beach" catastrophe and describes his first pepper spray encounter while Dave shares a memorable life lesson taught to him by his grade school…

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Thirty Eight People Watch A Murder...and Nobody Calls For Help 1:03:30

3+ y ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Jeff and Dave embark on a wide-ranging discussion on the murder of Kitty Genovese, and the power that the Bystander Effect and the Diffusion of Responsibility has on how people act (or don't act) to help strangers...along with where to hide in a lightning storm, the risks of racing a UTV up a tidal wave of sand, what counts as a big tree in Califor…

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Dr. Lucy and the Denny's Club 52:35

3+ y ago52:35

52:35

In this 1st episode of Season 2, Jeff and Dave discuss what happens when a student earns admission to "The Denny's Club," as well as a supervisor's reaction to a dangerous police situation. Plus, find out why Dave wore a snorkel and flippers to a Polar Plunge while another teacher literally crawled a mile for his students.…

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The Enemy Of My Enemy 1:02:34

3+ y ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Who is your favorite criminal? Why would a bank robber ride for 2 weeks on a horse? A Bobby Brady & Jesse James scene, as well as the answer to the question of "What to do with the body of a dead bank robber from the 1870's...and then what to do later with the skeleton?" Dave and Jeff discuss all of this, plus more.…

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Off the Cuff: Scissors! Scissors! Scissors! 26:06

4y ago26:06

26:06

Watch out for those crazy scissors! In this special upbeat Off the Cuffs episode, Dave and Jeff discuss the “Last Lecture” of Professor Randy Pausch, Kamp Klimisch and Helpful Hints to Happiness. You’ll also find out what cars the guys drove as teenagers - can you say orange Pinto!By Dave Klimisch & Jeff Wamboldt

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Injured is not DEAD! Never give up! 32:38

4y ago32:38

32:38

In this episode, Dave and Jeff discuss perseverance through the lives of American icons such as Sam Walton, Sylvester Stallone and Helen Keller's teacher, Anne Sullivan. They also discuss the inspirational story of Lt. Brian Murphy, who survived the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin shooting.By Dave Klimisch & Jeff Wamboldt

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The Machine Gun in the Violin Case (Part 2 of 2); The 'Gunny' Ruben Salazar Interview 43:12

4y ago43:12

43:12

Dave and Jeff complete the interview with "Gunny" Ruben Salazar, a marine and father whose mission changed to the Homefront after hundreds of seizures devastate his young daughter's health. Ruben embraces the messy, honest love that comes with parenting his 28 year old daughter. He shares a few more moments where his role as 'the machine gun in the…

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The Machine Gun in the Violin Case: The 'Gunny' Ruben Salazar Interview (Part 1 of 2); A marine dad whose mission changes when his 2 year old daughter has her first epileptic seizure 46:56

4y ago46:56

46:56

Jeff & Dave interview 'Gunny' Ruben Salazar, a 20-year marine whose mission changes from the drill field to caring for his daughter after 400 epileptic seizures a month take over her life. While his wife, Dr. Tracy Dixon-Salazar, races 18 years to earn her PhD and discovers a calcium connection that benefits her daughter, Ruben's mission is differe…

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Time is Brain (Part 2): The Dr. Tracy Dixon-Salazar Interview (2nd half), a mom who became a doctor after epilepsy attacked her daughter's life. 48:15

4y ago48:15

48:15

Jeff and Dave complete their interview with Dr. Tracy Dixon-Salazar, whose journey as an epilepsy advocate began with her daughter's first seizure at the age 2. Nearly 20 years later, when working on her post-doctoral research, Dr. Tracy utilized the power of gene therapy to help her own child, and countless others. Now, she is the National Directo…

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Time is Brain (Part 1): The Dr. Tracy Dixon-Salazar Interview, a mom who became a doctor after epilepsy attacked her daughter's life. 1:05:59

4y ago1:05:59

1:05:59

In the 1st half of the show, Jeff discloses the one criminal act of his childhood, while Dave explains how almost losing his thumb in a factory accident came close to costing his coworkers a bonus check. In the 2nd half of the show, Dave and Jeff interview Dr. Tracy Dixon-Salazar, whose journey as an epilepsy advocate began with her daughter's firs…

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Unsung Heroes 54:49

4y ago54:49

54:49

Unsung heroes are all around us but often go unnoticed. Dave and Jeff discuss many of them, highlighting Professor Liviu Librescu from the Virginia Tech shooting.By Dave Klimisch & Jeff Wamboldt

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Off the Cuffs: Bullets and Blasts 16:13

4y ago16:13

16:13

Off the Cuff episodes are a little bit different than the full length podcasts...a little quicker and a little more divergent in their content. In this inaugural episode, Jeff and Dave discuss how a young Colin Powel lost his army-issued sidearm on a kids playground (and so did Officer Jeff), how Dave's uncle Bumpy ended up with bullet fragments in…

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The Active Shooter vs The Doodler 58:07

4y ago58:07

58:07

Jeff and Dave discuss their experiences training against active-shooter scenarios, from their unique teacher and police officer perspectives. Jeff brings up the evolution of counter-and-evade training since the late 1990's, and Dave works in a specific 'doddle' activity he was leading with some students the day of his active-shooter training.…

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My Friend Sammy and the French Words 55:08

4y ago55:08

55:08

Dave & Jeff explore May's Mental Health Awareness Month, including the story of how Jeff's friend Sammy impacted his approach to law enforcement, as well as how some French spelling words in 4th grade affected Dave's approach to learning. The show wraps up with some entertaining Listener Emails.By Dave Klimisch & Jeff Wamboldt

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The Roommate and Thanksgiving Break 49:26

4y ago49:26

49:26

Dave & Jeff explore an extreme police situation with a missing roommate, and follow up with a talk about how a students trust-concerns played into some serious anxiety caused by the school's Thanksgiving Break.By Dave Klimisch & Jeff Wamboldt

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Angry Bees and That Green Poster 42:41

4y ago42:41

42:41

On this inaugural episode of Apples 2 Donuts, the longtime "I'm A Teacher / I'm A Cop" duo dive into the often surprising and unsuspecting details of moments in their careers as a teacher and a cop.By Dave Klimisch and Jeff Wamboldt

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Introduction of Apples 2 Donuts 1:00

4y ago1:00

1:00

The 'I'm A Teacher / I'm A Cop' duo introduce their podcast. No, it's not about food. It's about the societal intersection of Education (Dave as the apple) and Justice (Jeff as the donut). With Dave's career as a teacher and therapist, and Jeff's career in law enforcement, this long-time duo engage in significant conversations about meaningful topi…

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