A God-Fearing DEVGRU Man with Bill Rapier | Mike Drop: Episode 68
The Duality of Service when completing 10 combat deployments with development group, all while being a staunch Christian is delicate yet impressive balance. I had the honor of sitting down with AMTAC shooting owner Bill Rapier, where we discussed his time serving in one of the most prestigious units in existence, growing up overseas, his family and faith, and living off the grid in Northern Idaho. Super interesting life of one hell of a warrior.
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Table of Timestamps:
0:00 - Show Start
8:30 - Starting the Day
26:00 - Germany, Year 5
33:30 - Fighting at San Jose
29:50 - Culture Jock
44:45 - Military Aspirations
54:30 - The Lord & The Carpenter
1:00:15 - Sniper School
1:11:00 - Black Hawk Down
1:17:30 - Two Deployments in Iraq
1:25:45 - Eight Deployments in Afghanistan
1:35:00 - Going Hot
1:46:00 - Dog Days
1:58:30 - Religious Extremists
2:05:30 - Killing In the Name Of
2:11:00 - Big Picture People
2:27:30 - General Thinking
2:34:30 - AMTAC Shooting
2:50:15 - AMTAC Blades
2:56:30 - Preferred Carry
3:04:30 - Homesteading
3:17:30 - Off-Grid Parenting
3:19:30 - In Conclusion
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Went to high school with Bill. He’s always been a good person; humble and capable even back then.
FYes fuufrom ff
No you didnt
@Jesus Isn'tReal first off....JESUS IS REAL and one day you will find out....2nd because i said so
@@BAMA-2019 haha Jesus was a fungus
@@Kevin12321 lmao! That made me laugh harder than it probably should have
Wow devgru, Christianity, Gun talk, bullet talk, knife talk, off grid living...what a full podcast...another awesome podcast
It's crazy to me that he served for 20 years when he legitimately looks like he could be in his 20's!
Yeah he looks good.
Especially nuts considering 99% of retired dudes look at least 20 years older than their age. Bill must've found the fountain of youth somewhere along the line. He needs to share his secrets haha
Bet he looked 12. 20 years ago
I wouldn't say that he looks like he's in his twenties. I don't know how old Bill Rapier is but he could pass for someone in his thirties.
It's due to Godly living, which is healthy living, and walking by faith, which eliminates most stress and worry.
WOW....as a Christian myself this man is it in my book
I know a retired Navy Seal Jesus bless him / them and America and the American military, but I asked him if he would think that most Navy Seals are Christian ? And he said he thinks a lot probably are and I can absolutely understand that and I’m Christian as well I’m not a Navy Seal , I would love to be lol but HOO YAH JESUS BLESS YOU AMEN 🙏✝️❤️🇺🇸🩸🔱🤩😇
As your brother in Christ I can agree. I'm actually going to institute that morning routine in my house. Gonna get my wife up every morning to do this.
Yeah lgqtgt pride
@@danielbaugher826 wtf
I'd feel a lot better about the future of this country if there were 100x more guys like these two out there. Two things I can say for certain, I was born a free man and I'll die a free man.
Wish more people my age had this same thought. My generation is gonna bury this great place, all the while they call it the worst place on earth. Hard to hold back the anger
@@MypasswordisNewMedic yep, lots of "pissed off and oppressed" people tweeting on their iphone 12 from their two story home in the suburbs.
@@regularbro honestly man. Used to go to school with girls who talk about oppression on Instagram while their parents got them a brand new Porsche for their 16th birthday
@@MypasswordisNewMedic that is because they have never seen any other place on earth and have no clue what real struggle looks like
@@nolanrobbins3981 omg a Porsche, that’s so last year! EW
Awesome episode!! I know you don't make a living or want to make a living from your Podcast Mike (because your heart is with the badass dogs), but I really wanted to say that you deliver incredible content and we want more! That being said, live your life the way you want and frankly we are so fortunate with the content you already provided us here on your Podcast. God Bless you and thank you for your service!!!! And Bill Rapier is one of a kind, a true American hero. He is literally the best role model for young men trying to find their way. Serve your country and serve God. God Bless Bill Rapier as well and thanks for his service. True American.... and solid patriot!
Bill is a great American and was on Red Team. So humble not to even mention the “big mish”.
@2009kwg Rob ONeil won’t shut up about the mish, even tho Bill was at the top of the stack
@@mickfunny4185 he wasn’t. the dude that was barely got out
I know ths episode is from a while ago, but I just found it now in 2023 and I thought it was an excellent interview. I really enjoyed learning about this incredible special operator and not just his battlefield experience, but his faith and his amazing journey to becoming a tier-one operator. A big think you to both Bill and Mike for your dedication and service to our country. You are both heroes in my book. God bless you both and God bless the USA 🇺🇸
Well said and ditto.
One of the best I have seen to date. Real life experiences put in perspective that everyone should listen to. Bill's perspective between being a devoted Christian and the job he held was priceless. 👊👍❤🇺🇲
A devgru operator...this is gonna be aweaome!!!!!
I could listen to interviews with DEVGRU and 1st -SFOD, FOREVER...I have the pleasure of knowing a guy who served on Gold squadron( Crusaders/Knights) for 9 years!
They’re men that are just made different. That’s why they’re the elite of the elite. I’m glad they’re on our side 🇺🇸
@@brianek2744 ordinary men with extraordinary goals
So this is the guy Andy Stumpf was talking about and saved when he was talking to Mike Glover about killing... the degrees of separation get slimmer and slimmer in the teams
He was on andy's podcast too. Mentioned it
Mike Drop is hands down one of the best podcasts out there. Great episode guys.
Oh, I see ... DEVGRU guys are the outgoing friendly guys who seem more like school teachers and don't feel the need to put on the "SEAL Face." I think Jordan Peterson is right -- "A good man is a very, very dangerous man."
Nah man, the seals are all bad ass. There are a lot of seals who didn’t go to selection who 100% could have operated at that level but chose to stay with their platoons.
@@dalesfailssagaofasuslord783 you didn't understand him at all 😂 Being a Nice Person has NOTHING to do with being a Badass Operator SMH... Bill, Will/Cheese and Rob all being perfect examples of Tier 1 Operators who are very nice and respectful Men Who if you didn't know their Past could probably be mistaken for Normal nice civilians by some people...
@C Freesus 1, That has nothing to do with him being a Respectful person....2, you're not a "Team Guy" and EVERY SEAL I've ever seen him around Respects him so idk what you're talking about. 3, maybe YOU Should Show him more Respect for Killing one of/if not the MOST Wanted Criminals in Recent History, he has every Right to "brag" about offing that Fuccer, & that has NOTHING to do with him being a Quiet Professional. He still Will not tell 90% of the oc
@C Freesus I can't even think of 1 SEAL who doesn't Respect Rob... I think you have him Mixed up with Goggins.
@C Freesus for some reason I Highly doubt you have "Several Family members in the Teams" 😂 but whatever, Bud... I'm not gonna Argue with you about another Man's accomplishments who neither of us Match up to, and that CLEARLY have been proven to be True from the Most reliable Source in Existence. DG itself and the Members who were on the mission... were not talking about something with NO PROOF like Chris Kyle "Punching a scruffy Faced dude aka Ventura" 😂 were talking about Osama EKIA with Debriefs and Multiple Witnesses to the fact he was the only person Present in the Vicinity to have Smoked him, Nobody else Claimed to have taken the Shots BUT Rob etc. The Fact that you're claiming he is a Liar is Stupid...
Mike is hands down one of the best interviewers I’ve ever heard. Asked so many questions that came to mind before being executed.
I don’t give a shit how many podcasts are out there... This is the best one without a doubt.
yeah pretty good. Rapier is one smart dude. refreshing to see a guy talking about using your head first before engaging into a fight
What a great interview, seemed more like buddies just talking which Mike is always great at creating that relaxed conversation. Bill seems like an incredible guy. Type of guy you want to surround yourself with and look up to. Thanks fellas
Mike please continue to do these interviews and ask those penetrating, unconventional questions that can be so fascinating and revealing of what makes supreme warriors tick. Even though you're one of them, you approach these guys like we would, with the same curiosity. Love it.
Here is the perfect example of the "Quiet Professional" class. Served well, served, quietly, and now offers a chance for others to learn from his wisdom. Thank you for introducing us to Bill. God bless you, Bill.
"Like arrows in the hand of a mighty warrior so are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who has his quiver full of them."
The Lord has blessed me and my wife with 8 children and we're waiting on number 9. I'm 35 years old and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I gave up my shot at MARSOC in 2010 because I had just gotten married and my first child was on it's way.
Brilliant brilliant interview as always. Late to the game here. Digging around to find an episode of Mike Drop I haven't seen. Found this one ❤ Always so much to unpack. Yet, like a warm blanket where things make sense again. As an aside, regarding the police dog. We have just concluded a situation here on Vancouver Island, where a known criminal has been in a police conflict, the dog was sent, the perp stabbed the dog over and over. The perp was eventually shot.The officer was investigated..took 2 years to conclude. Officer finally cleared. Public outrage continued. I'm devastated about how we have arrived at this point in our current history. I am so thankful for men and podcasts like these that remind me, there is still a contingency of critical thinking and right thinking.
God I'm so glad to see new one coming I've went back been watch them all again and they just as good as first time
As a German dude I’m very impressed by Bill’s pronunciation of “Bauernfrühstück” 😂💪🏼🇩🇪🇺🇸
"Langenhagen" war auch nicht schlecht
Is Christmas under attack in Germany, as here in the west(Canadian here)? Just curious..
@@hardtopindown7781 Interesting question. Not under attack, no. There were the usual voices of concern regarding christmas and citizens that are not christian and that some of them felt that they can’t chime in on the fun but all the muslims that i know celebrate christmas as well in one way or another. There was however a debate about christmas-trees last year i think, because the trees and climate change somehow are intertwined. Don’t ask me how and why.
love watching all the Mike Drops! Beats the fuck out of tv.
& fake garbage news
Seriously it beats the shit outta tv and garbage ass fake news
What is tv?
Some of these guys are understandably reluctant to get into the "nitty-gritty" details of missions and it's hilarious how Mike will ask the same question a dozen times, just worded differently, until he gets the answer he wants. lol
“Were there any other missions that you can talk about during that period that stood out?” “And after that mission, were there any exceptional targets you guys hit that you can discuss?” Etc etc.
that's what's so good about his podcast
In all reality tho... 99% of the stuff that happens is not that top secret
@@BostonsF1nest Doesn't matter what we think the classification should be. Information is classified by a particular body and that information cannot be shared unless and until it is downgraded or declassified. There are a plethora of reasons that information received various classifications. It isn't always just the operation itself.
He is a natural interviewer
You operators are something special. Never a dull moment hearing from you guys.
His routine is admirable. Just proves how important having one is. Thank you for your service.🙏🏿
Thanks Mike for having him on, phenomenal man and encouraging lifestyle.
This is one of the best episodes I've watched. Would love to see this Warrior talk more and wish he would get into more movements of what we are doing over seas he's got a good idea of what's going on.
Another great podcast! Incredible guest and we the people can have confidence that as long as there’s men like Mike and Bill holding the line we are all going to be better off. Really look up to you guys and thank you for being strong examples of what men should strive towards!
This and uninfluenced 2 best podcasts out there
Thank you for the support!
@@MikeRitland You can’t be a religious person and be in the military. Why? Cause 'thou shalt not kill' is one of god’s commandments. Live by the sword, die by sword.
@@travelinman482 Excuse you? Army vet here & I'm Catholic.
@@jeffm1572 Then, you’re a hypocrite.
@@travelinman482 There’s a whole lot of military personnel who are religious. Call it whatever you want. I’m not going to waste my time any more than I already have with you. Good day.
Bill is the man. Anyone who hasn't trained with him yet is missing out.
You trained with him?
@@Bryant201 his point remains
Would love to but not in the states
@@Bryant201 yes. Several times. I've taken his pistol and rifle combatives course. All of the courses I've taken with Bill are very solid and some of the best training I've ever received. I carry a gun for a living and can't recommend training with Bill enough.
Where does he do his training?
My favorite episode to date! I love this guy! God Bless you Bill!.💪🙏👊
Bill seems like such a good sincere dude. Loved this one!
Mr. Ritland and All of his guests are amazing people. I enjoy every podcast. 👍🏼💪🏻
Mike your interview style is amazing.
I've been feenin for this Mike!!!!!!! Thank you for the resupply of more content!!!
I just heard “we don’t give a sh*t about your feelings” and you just gained a sub 😂💪🏼
Just hit like and I haven't heard the show yet and that's a first for me I usually wait and watch first
I have to say Mike, one of your most interesting yet. It was really amazing listening to this young man. You never fail to satisfy my man
Ich finde es fabelhaft das so ein großartiger Mensch in Deutschland gelebt hat. Bauernfrühstück ist klasse. Thanks for sharing,Mike.
Love mike drop, mike does a great job with honorable guest, thank you men for your service
Man you’re really setting the bar high on guests. When I watch just “normal” seal interviews, they don’t compare to the DEVGRU ones. Keep up the great work 👍🏻
Yep. Devgru and Delta guys got some stories man..
@@heaven_spark I enjoy them all but the top tier operators interviews really give you a great insight.
Bill: “My parents were missionaries” Mike: “Oh, no doubt?” Never heard Mike say that, normally would have been a “no sh#t”. 😇
timestamp?
@@ZenCenterUpaya 26:08
Kick ass episode thoroughly enjoyed.As Mike likes to say “GOOD SHIT”
Second video with Mr. Rapier and I am so impressed with his skills, spiritual fitness, God-Fearing man, stud. He is the type of man other guys want to be like. Watched his 6 tips on shooting and this one...so far. AND I loved West Germany when there with the USAF. 7 years total pre-2000. You could not pay me to go to Germany today, but man I really enjoyed the German people!
Great way to spend my evenings, listen to two quality dudes. Thank you both for the interview, but thank you more for our freedom!
The humbleness of a warrior... salute my brother in Christ... thank u for your service and sacrifices... May God bless u and yours
Mike I could listen to you reading sponsors off all day long. So soothing.
Everything stops when a new mike drop drops!
This was amazing. One of the best podcasts I have ever seen. This guy is the real deal
Take notes!Thank you Bill!You're a true warrior inside out.True follower of Christ and i admire you in multiple levels,God Bless you!
Mike, Brother i want to thank you for bringing Resilience to my attention. Its the first thing thats actually helped with the severe nerve injury i suffered in 2016. I've been taking the CBD only liquid now for 2 wks. And can say its helping me finally get at least 4 hours of restful sleep a night. Something that I haven't been able to get in a long long time.
Mike, great interview...you're one of the best in the game. Thank you both for your service.
mikes discipline is impressive, hard to stay consistent, one of the best personalities on youtube
What great questions about reconciling faith/beliefs with morality and the right way to rid the earth of wicked men hellbent on embodying pure evil. Mad respect for this solid and grounded brother. He's the real deal because he's authentic and full of humble integrity! I really enjoyed this interview...
Love your new" all in one" web page mike! Makes easy to navigate and will be ordering more products soon!! Your #1 FAN EXCITED FOR TONIGHT'S SHOW!!
I love these podcasts. There are a lot of military podcasts out there but so many of them sound like guys just lecturing. Mike asks the absolute best questions and really focusing on the interesting action! Plus, Mike gets into broader topics, like the nation building issues in the middle east. This podcast is so entertaining and it's so much more than the just the runnin' and gunnin' stuff.
Excited for another great show
I have know idea how many women listen but this gal loves your podcast. I shared it with my husband and now he is as big a fan as I am. Thanks Mike for your service and for a wonderful podcast. From a Coastie to a Seal, God bless you and yours.
"It's from Canada, of all places" Hahah. This cracked me up and don't know why. I'm new to this podcast and sold already. Great dry humour, love it.
I live in a small country far far from the US.. but this kind of men give me inspiration for life, for fighting, for winning.
Bill sounded like a little kid talking about his new skis and going out skiing haha love that
Yes! You could see his eyes ‘light up’ when he was talking about skiing. 😎
Great interview, Amazing Host and Guest. Great humble men. Keep up the great interviews.
Been waiting for this.
feels good to tune out from the internets. but when i sign in and see fresh Mike Drop content.. instant hardo
EXCELLENT interview. Much learning occurred from multiple perspectives...
Very good conversation I could listen for many more hours. It’s good to know that our special forces retires are down to earth level headed people’
This has to be in my top two Mike Drop podcasts!! AWESOME interview Mike!!
Cool interview with two really cool, solid dudes. I love these podcasts because they're such a palate cleanser from the garbage in media and society these days. Nice job Mike.
What a great dude with an even greater story !
Great as usual! Interesting story and lifestyle!
1:45:53 “your starting a lawnmower” had me dying 😂
Can't wait!! 🤘🤘
Great interview with a remarkable man. So humble and decent, yet deadly as a heart attack after pizza!
Thank god for Mike again - Bill reads the Bible in the morning and I read my recovery Blue book - sets you up for the day in the same way
For the algorithms! More people need to watch Mike's podcasts. Maybe all the people offended all the time by every little thing might just realize they're just weak!
Need to get to one of his classes. Straight up dude.
I hope alot more kids grow up like Bill did, growing up in a few different cultures really gives you an appreciation for other people instead of all the stigma's that get put out there.
This dude is the real deal! Much respect for you and your service!
Came over here from the podcast just to say how impressed I am with this guy. As both a liberty lover and a minister I'd love to have a coffee with this guy.
Guys like you two are the reason we are free God.Country.comunity whoo yahh!! Thank you for your service!!🇺🇸🙏
All I want is for Mike Ritland to read me books aloud... Morgan Freeman can take a walk.
i was about to comment on Mikes voice and his attention to detail when interviewing his guests,.... but you are right 100%! he could read any book and I’d probably listen 👍 all the way to the end! he’s James Early Jones with bad-ass anchor tattoos...
I’m SURE Mike would roger up and read you a bedtime story. 👉🦾
Mike has a very distinctive voice where he can do both.... COMMAND & SEDUCE COMMAND MEN to do his Bidding, And yet, SEDUCE a WOMAN to do his “Bedding”
Especially like this one. A different take altogether. God Bless *all* our men and women who have been in the heat.
I remember Dan Rather (i think it was him) used to read the names of all the soldiers that died that day on the CBS Evening News. It was a somber thing and you went through your day thinking about the boys overseas fighting for us. My brother was a Marine in Iraq on the Syrian border. Thank all you men for what y'all did so others didn't have to. God bless you for it.
Mike can you please have retired SEAL Matt Bracken on the show? Keep it up dude your videos are awesome!
Great interview. I could listen to these Tier 1 guys all day.
Your podcasts are the best! So enjoyable and informative.
One of the best podcast out there
Great interview and great guest. Learned a lot and reinforced a lot. Glad to see there are more good and real people out therer. Refreshing. #MikeRitland #AMTAC
I am hoping that men like this step forward to eradicate the corruption in Washington.
Absolutely riveting. Thanks for the good content
Bro I’m blown away. Awesome guest and awesome podcast 👍🏻
Excellent podcast! The off grid topic was very interesting to me what with having a small farm, and in the aftermath of such a hideous snow and ice storm that we just went through. Bill's energy and enthusiasm is high voltage, and you can tell he really enjoys his life. I'm glad to have watched this. It helped further open my eyes to certain things that I have been overlooking. On a side note...buy a t.v. Bill. That's why y'all have all those youngsters. That's why our ancestors had so many kids. No t.v. and lots of work to be done. Lol!
Great episode from the greatest interviewer, as always! Would love to see Karl Erickson from Tactical Rifleman on the show one day :D By the way, what's cool about Simo Häyhä (the Finnish sniper) is that he did those 500 kills with no scope on his weapon. True legend.
Yeah he shot iron sights. Plus in addition to those 500 sniper kills he had 200 sub machine gun kills
Thanks to Mike and Bill. Great episode. It would have been great to hear from his wife and her take on off grid.
Ohh, so this is what a real alpha looks and sounds like. Not that bullsh*t that ppl tell us alphas are. Noted. Side note: Why haven't more ppl interviewed Bill? He seems like a highly intelligent guy with a wealth of experience to share with the world.
Around 2:15 discussing should we or shouldn’t we; was probably the best discussion on the subject I’ve heard. A lot of people would do well to listen. Nice
Man, thanks for this! To you and your guest.
LOL, A muzzle strike hard enough that it racked the bolt might be a little much. Said No Team guy. This is a fantastic interview.
Hey Bill, Swanni here, ST3, circa'94-'98. Great to see you again Brother! Great advice during the intro, wish more youngsters would BE EXPOSED to that same thought process at an early age. God Bless Brother!
Elite episode... right up there with the with the Dr. James Mitchell and Lara Logan interviews.