This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Logan Stark sits down with Marine veteran, conservationist, and hunting guide James Nash. Raised on a remote ranch in Oregon and shaped by war in Iraq, James brings an unmatched perspective on life, death, and everything in between. He dives deep into the burdens of leadership in combat, how the outdoors can heal what war breaks, and why real masculinity is rooted in humility and responsibility. From bowhunting ethics to battlefield decision-making, this is a masterclass in manhood, purpose, and living with intention. 00:00 – Intro 01:24 – Growing Up on a Ranch in Oregon 03:55 – Lessons from His Marine Father and Korean War Veterans 06:42 – The Reality of Killing and the Psychology of Combat 09:33 – Why Being Ready Is a Lifelong Process 12:01 – Deployment to Iraq and His First Firefights 15:47 – The Cost of Leadership Under Fire 19:18 – Returning Home: What Changes After War 21:56 – PTSD, Moral Injury, and Reconciling with the Past 27:04 – Healing Through Hunting and the Outdoors 30:45 – Teaching Kids Responsibility Through the Hunt 34:28 – Conservation vs. Trophy Hunting 41:22 – Masculinity, Protection, and Purpose 49:09 – The Responsibility of Skill and Taking Life Ethically 57:43 – Bowhunting, Mind Control, and Deep Focus 01:05:10 – Military Transitions and the Power of Identity 01:13:02 – How Nature Forces Honest Self-Reflection 01:22:28 – The Problems with Modern Men and Masculinity 01:35:40 – Stewardship Over Ego: Raising the Next Generation 01:47:55 – Life Lessons from Horses, Land, and Legacy 02:08:14 – Final Thoughts: Humility, Wisdom, and Becoming a Man 🥇 Explore Black Rifle’s Award-Winning Coffee: http://www.blackriflecoffee.com ✅ Subscribe, like, and leave your comments below to join the conversation on everything from coffee roasting techniques to Evan's unfiltered thoughts on life, business, and creativity. Find us on Instagram: BRCC: @blackriflecoffee BRCC Pod: @blackriflecoffeepodcast Evan Hafer: @evanhafer #podcast #blackriflecoffee