Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe30 Sep 2025

Shawn Johnson & Andrew East | Inside Reality TV’s Special Forces: Marriage, Faith & Survival!

#880. Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson and former NFL player Andrew East are back on the pod — and they’re spilling on their boldest challenge yet: competing side by side on Special Forces. From brutal days in the Sahara desert to the heartbreak of leaving their three kids at home, Shawn and Andrew reveal how the show pushed them to their absolute limits — and what it uncovered about resilience, teamwork, and their marriage.

And just when you think it can’t get more real, the conversation takes a powerful turn. Kaitlyn, Shawn, and Andrew open up about faith, doubt, and the search for hope in a world that can feel overwhelming. It’s raw, unfiltered, surprisingly hilarious, and guaranteed to leave you thinking long after the episode ends.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

(10:35) — Andrew drops 17 pounds in the desert—what they were actually eating on Special Forces
(25:12) — Reality stars aren’t always what headlines say—certain cast members blew them away behind the scenes.
(34:58) — Kaitlyn’s mental state hits peak chaos the last time Shawn & Andrew came over… you’ll laugh and relate
(45:10) — Deep, raw, and honest: has their relationship with God ever wavered?

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