What’s it like to die? | Brandon Griffith | Episode 175

What happens when a SWAT cop dies at home reading a book — and comes back after 16 minutes and 48 seconds? Deputy Sheriff Brandon Griffith shares his incredible story of sudden cardiac arrest, a powerful near-death experience, fighting his department to return to the streets, and founding Griffith Blue Heart to train law enforcement in life-saving medical skills. From the moment his heart stopped to the spiritual guidance he still feels, this is one of the most powerful stories of survival, faith, leadership, and purpose you will ever hear. If you're a cop, veteran, first responder, or someone searching for meaning after hardship, this episode will hit hard. Brandon's journey proves tomorrow is never guaranteed — and how one second chance can change everything. To support Brandon's organization, please go to: https://griffithblueheart.com If you liked this interview, please give us a 5-star review, comment, and share.  | 💬 Comment: What would you do with a second chance? Watch next: Randy Sutton | Matt Thomas episodes in the Reasons We Serve playlist. For those interested in participating in the CLIPr program for first responders, please go here: https://clipr.ai/reasonsweserve Welcome to our channel, Reasons We Serve, a podcast dedicated to exploring the motivations, challenges, and realities of working in law enforcement. We dive deep into the personal stories of officers, discuss different career paths, and break down the roles of various agencies—from local police departments to state and federal law enforcement.