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Unseen wounds. Real stories. Shared hope. A docu-series by the American Warrior Association. Hosted by Josh Jakub. Now streaming on Youtube.

06/03/2026

Episode 4 of The Journey Unbound streams June 4, 2026 at 4:00PM CST / 2:00PM PST on YouTube.
Hosted by former Navy SEAL Josh Jakub, The Journey Unbound continues exploring moral injury, identity, faith, and healing through honest conversations with veterans, first responders, and families across America.

In Episode 4, Behind the Shield, Josh continues his journey through Pensacola, Florida, where he is joined by Rachel Sarkis, a Field Training Officer with the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office. With degrees in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Technology, and Mathematics, and experience as both a reserve officer and law enforcement instructor, Rachel brings a unique perspective to conversations about the realities of service, resilience, and the challenges many first responders face behind the badge.

Through Rachel's story and the experiences shared throughout the episode, Behind the Shield offers an honest look at the personal toll of service and the strength that can be found through faith, community, and genuine connection.

Missed Episodes 1–3? Stream them now on The Journey Unbound YouTube channel.

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06/02/2026

In Episode 3 of The Journey Unbound, Josh Jakub opens up about his own experiences in the Navy and the lasting impact it had on his life. As he reflects on service, identity, moral injury, and faith, Forged in Fire explores the difficult process of confronting memories, responsibilities, and experiences that can continue to shape life long after military service ends.

These behind-the-scenes photos capture moments from the filming of Episode 3 in Pensacola, Florida, including quiet time aboard the boat where Josh stayed during this chapter of the journey and visits to veterans memorials that helped frame his reflections throughout the episode.

Stream Episode 3: Forged in Fire now on The Journey Unbound YouTube channel. youtu.be/_sN_gvzWJmI?si=K0x5Od52alsVKRgq

Missed Episodes 1–2? Catch up now and continue the journey.

05/31/2026

Some things stay with people long after service ends.

“It just gave me a sense of purpose, and I think that was the start of my climb out of my hole.”

Through quiet reflection and honest conversation, The Journey Unbound continues to create space for stories that are often left unspoken.

Stream Episode 3 now and mark your calendar. youtu.be/_sN_gvzWJmI

Episode 4 releases on June 4, 2026 at 4:00PM CST / 2:00PM PST. Follow and subscribe on YouTube to stay updated.

Missed the previous episodes? Stream them now on The Journey Unbound YouTube channel. youtube.com/

05/29/2026

Meet Josh Jakub (.jakub)

Josh Jakub is a former U.S. Navy SEAL from rural Indiana who served with SEAL Team 2 after graduating from BUD/S Class 292 in 2011. During his military career, he deployed to Afghanistan, Colombia, and Panama before finishing his service as a Naval Special Warfare Sniper Instructor in 2020.

After struggling with the transition out of the military, Josh found healing and renewed purpose through the American Warrior Association. He later joined the organization as Director of Men’s Programs, where he has now led more than 20 Warriors Refuge trips supporting veterans and first responders.

Josh is also the host of The Journey Unbound, a documentary series exploring moral injury, faith, and the stories of those rediscovering hope and community after service.

Stream Episode 3 now and mark your calendar. youtu.be/_sN_gvzWJmI

Episode 4 releases on June 4, 2026 at 4:00PM CST / 2:00PM PST. Follow and subscribe on YouTube to stay updated.

Missed the previous episodes? Stream them now on The Journey Unbound YouTube channel. youtube.com/

05/28/2026

Another chapter of The Journey Unbound is here.

Episode 3, “Forged in Fire,” has officially arrived.

In this chapter, Josh arrives in Pensacola, Florida, where moments of reflection at a Veterans Memorial and quiet self-reflection begin to uncover the deeper realities of moral injury, identity, and the weight many carry long after service ends.

This episode is honest, personal, and grounded in the reminder that healing often begins by finally naming what has been carried in silence.

Stream Episode 3 now and mark your calendar. youtu.be/_sN_gvzWJmI?si=NRgDKSZN-rWveYSV

Episode 4 releases on June 4, 2026 at 4:00PM CST / 2:00PM PST. Follow and subscribe on YouTube to stay updated.

Missed the previous episodes? Stream them now on The Journey Unbound YouTube channel.

05/27/2026

Episode 3 of The Journey Unbound streams May 28, 2026 at 4:00PM CST / 2:00PM PST on YouTube.

Hosted by former Navy SEAL Josh Jakub, The Journey Unbound continues exploring moral injury, identity, faith, and healing through honest conversations and personal reflection.

In Episode 3, Josh arrives in Pensacola, Florida, where the journey turns inward. Through military spaces, veterans memorials, and quiet moments of reflection, Forged in Fire explores the emotional and spiritual weight many service members carry long after life in uniform ends.

As the conversations become more personal, the episode examines memory, responsibility, faith, and the difficult process of confronting what has been carried in silence.

Missed the previous episodes? Stream them now on The Journey Unbound YouTube channel.

Subscribe to The Journey Unbound on YouTube and follow along as the journey continues. youtube.com/

05/26/2026

Some of the most meaningful moments from The Journey Unbound happened after the cameras started rolling and long after the conversations began.

Episode 2 brought Josh Jakub to Fairhope, Alabama, where stories of friendship, grief, faith, and healing unfolded around shared memories and honest reflection. What made these moments powerful was not just what was said, but the willingness to sit together in the weight of experiences that many people carry silently.

Behind the scenes, this episode was a reminder that healing often begins in simple moments — conversations around a fire, time spent with people who understand, and the courage to speak honestly about loss and life after service.

Stream Episode 2: The Road Between Loss & Hope now on The Journey Unbound YouTube channel.

Missed Episode 1? Stream it now on The Journey Unbound YouTube channel. youtu.be/u35fuZZqygQ?si=AzEpp5jnAsruEC5f

05/24/2026

Some losses never fully leave us.

“I had a couple of those moments on my last trip where I heard a guy talk and I’m like ‘he’s probably never said that before.’”

Through conversations around moral injury, family, faith, and healing, The Journey Unbound continues to create space for stories that are honest, human, and deeply personal.

Stream Episode 2 now and mark your calendar.

Episode 3 releases on May 28, 2026 at 4:00PM CST / 2:00PM PST. Follow and subscribe on YouTube to stay updated: youtube.com/

Missed Episode 1? Stream it now on The Journey Unbound YouTube channel.

05/22/2026

Meet Brian

Brian McCarthy is a native of Winthrop, New York and Mitchell, Indiana and currently resides in Fairhope, Alabama. Brian served over 30 years in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard (ARNG) as an 11B (Infantryman); was stationed across the U.S. (California, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama) and Germany twice; was deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina (96-97) and Iraq (03-04) and had the distinction of serving as the ARNG G-3/5/7 Sergeant Major before retiring in the summer of 2021.

After the military Brian was the Director of Army Operations for Gemini Tech Services, LLC from AUG 2022 to SEP 2025. He is retired once again and volunteers with AWA while also helping family and friends however he can. He enjoys seeing his son SSG Michael McCarthy excel in his military career and loves being called Papa while spending time with Holly (Meme) and his three grandchildren: Hunter, Ava, and Harper.

Stream Episode 2 now on YouTube and mark your calendar.

Episode 3 releases on May 28, 2026 at 4:00PM CST / 2:00PM PST. Follow and subscribe on YouTube to stay updated.

05/21/2026

The journey continues.

Episode 2 of The Journey Unbound, “The Road Between Loss & Hope,” is now streaming on YouTube.

This chapter follows Josh as he travels to Fairhope, Alabama, reconnecting with people and memories that shaped his life long before military service. Through honest conversations around grief, moral injury, faith, and healing, this episode explores the weight people carry and the hope that can still be found along the way.

This journey continues to remind us that healing often begins when people feel safe enough to share their story.

Stream Episode 2 here: youtu.be/u35fuZZqygQ?si=TiZ1N37B8rCKixae

Episode 3 releases on May 28, 2026 at 4:00PM CST / 2:00PM PST. Follow and subscribe on YouTube to stay updated.

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