Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode, I talk with Darryl Cooper, host of the Martyr Made Podcast, and cohost of the Provoked Podcast (with Scott Horton as well) to talk about war, power, and the unseen forces shaping both.
With a background as a Navy Aegis technician and a decade as a DOD engineer, Darryl brings a unique perspective on leadership, influence, and the gap between narrative and reality. We get into his evolving views on political power, the danger of losing moral clarity in the pursuit of “understanding,” and why history is often more complicated—and more uncomfortable—than people want to admit.
We also talk about something deeper: spiritual warfare.
Darryl shares how his conversion to Orthodox Christianity changed the way he sees the world—not just politically or historically, but spiritually. Because at a certain point, you realize this isn’t just about what’s happening out there.
There’s a battle happening beneath it all.
About Darryl Cooper:
Darryl Cooper is the host of the Martyr Made Podcast, and cohost of the Provoked Podcast. His MartyrMade show is known for long-form, narrative-driven explorations of history and culture. He previously served 10 years in the U.S. Navy as an Aegis fire control technician and spent another decade as a Department of Defense engineer. His work focuses on understanding the deeper forces—historical, cultural, and spiritual—that shape the world around us.
For more from Darryl, go here:
Martyr Made Podcast
martyrmade.com
Apple Podcasts
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-martyrmade-podcast/id978322714
Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/2c8v0K3T8XxZpK0s8AjtKf
X
https://x.com/martyrmade
YouTube
youtube.com/results?search_query=martyr+made+podcast
Provoked with Scott Horton and Darryl Cooper Official site
https://provoked.show
For the official CounterFlow T-shirt, send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address, or order online: counterflowpodcast.com/store
Please consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/counterflow
Please consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/counterflow
Visit my website: counterflowpodcast.com
Audio Production by Podsworth Media: podsworth.com
Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!
In this episode, I talk with Darryl Cooper, host of the Martyr Made Podcast, and cohost of the Provoked Podcast (with Scott Horton as well) to talk about war, power, and the unseen forces shaping both.
With a background as a Navy Aegis technician and a decade as a DOD engineer, Darryl brings a unique perspective on leadership, influence, and the gap between narrative and reality. We get into his evolving views on political power, the danger of losing moral clarity in the pursuit of “understanding,” and why history is often more complicated—and more uncomfortable—than people want to admit.
We also talk about something deeper: spiritual warfare.
Darryl shares how his conversion to Orthodox Christianity changed the way he sees the world—not just politically or historically, but spiritually. Because at a certain point, you realize this isn’t just about what’s happening out there.
There’s a battle happening beneath it all.
About Darryl Cooper:
Darryl Cooper is the host of the Martyr Made Podcast, and cohost of the Provoked Podcast. His MartyrMade show is known for long-form, narrative-driven explorations of history and culture. He previously served 10 years in the U.S. Navy as an Aegis fire control technician and spent another decade as a Department of Defense engineer. His work focuses on understanding the deeper forces—historical, cultural, and spiritual—that shape the world around us.
For more from Darryl, go here:
Martyr Made Podcast
martyrmade.com
Apple Podcasts
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-martyrmade-podcast/id978322714
Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/2c8v0K3T8XxZpK0s8AjtKf
X
https://x.com/martyrmade
YouTube
youtube.com/results?search_query=martyr+made+podcast
Provoked with Scott Horton and Darryl Cooper Official site
https://provoked.show
For the official CounterFlow T-shirt, send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address, or order online: counterflowpodcast.com/store
Please consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/counterflow
Please consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/counterflow
Visit my website: counterflowpodcast.com
Audio Production by Podsworth Media: podsworth.com
Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!
