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The military experience creates challenges most people don’t understand. And while there are many great organizations helping heal the physical wounds of battle, it’s often the invisible wounds that go unrecognized. The Warrior’s Journey exists to connect warriors with warriors to help heal those invisible wounds. Each week, we’re having conversations with military thought-leaders, service providers, and warriors with personal stories of healing. They not only recognize these invisible wounds but offer advice and services for helping overcome them and for finding true resilience. In cooperation with other military partnerships, foundations and nonprofits, The Warrior’s Journey is able to present a wide range of resources that cover the unique challenges that warriors and their families face, both downrange and at home. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Leave a review and get involved today with questions and comments!

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The military experience creates challenges most people don’t understand. And while there are many great organizations helping heal the physical wounds of battle, it’s often the invisible wounds that go unrecognized. The Warrior’s Journey exists to connect warriors with warriors to help heal those invisible wounds. Each week, we’re having conversations with military thought-leaders, service providers, and warriors with personal stories of healing. They not only recognize these invisible wounds but offer advice and services for helping overcome them and for finding true resilience. In cooperation with other military partnerships, foundations and nonprofits, The Warrior’s Journey is able to present a wide range of resources that cover the unique challenges that warriors and their families face, both downrange and at home. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Leave a review and get involved today with questions and comments!

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Episodes

Episode 154 • Jonathan Garard (Grooms Office Environments)

3/25/2024
On this episode, Kevin welcomes Jonathan Garard, owner of Grooms Office Environments here in Springfield MO. Jonathan, a combat Army Veteran, discusses his experiences in the time he served in the military. Learn more at TWJ Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewarriorsjourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarriorsjourney/ Website: www.twj.org Contact us: info@twj.org

Duration:01:08:06

Episode 153 • Lt Col Danny and Nora White (Lead With Liberty)

3/11/2024
On this episode, Kevin welcomes back Danny and Nora White, founders of Lead With Liberty. In 2021, Danny worked on a second printing of A Widower’s Walk: From Desert to Destiny...a memoir of his chapter of life with Jenny and their children (Lil Danny, Hannah, and Ethan) as well as the chapter of life with Nora and their blended family. During this podcast they discuss all updates with Lead with Liberty and Nora's new blog! Find out more at: www.leadwithliberty.org TWJ Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewarriorsjourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarriorsjourney/ Website: www.twj.org Contact us: info@twj.org

Duration:00:56:44

Episode 152 • Lt Col Stuart "Scar" Sullivan

3/5/2024
On this Episode, Kevin meets with Lt Col Stuart Sullivan. Lt Col Sullivan is a retired USAF Squadron Commander and a combat veteran in the B-2 Stealth Bomber. He is a command pilot in both the T-38 Talon and B-2 Spirit with over 3,200 flight hours. In 2016, Stuart wrote two words on a piece of paper and nailed it to a cross. From that moment he moved from trying to please God to trusting completely in God. Less than a year later, Stuart founded All In to give every person the same opportunity of truly becoming all in. The Men’s Charge weekend is not a retreat: men do not retreat, they charge. All In travels to military communities with a mission to unite, restore and save lives in order to make an eternal impact and generational change. All in will not stop what God is doing and look forward to nations being restored. Charge on! Find out more at: www.commitallin.org TWJ Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewarriorsjourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarriorsjourney/ Website: www.twj.org Contact us: info@twj.org

Duration:00:44:42

Episode 151 • Movement Mortgage

3/6/2023
Movement Mortgage was created to be different. Founded in 2008, amidst one of the biggest financial meltdowns in American history, Movement set forth on a mission to create a Movement of Change in the mortage industry, in corporate cultures and in communities. For Movement, it all comes back to the mission: to love and value people in everything they do. In this episode, Movement Mortgage Loan Officer Dallas Tarleton unpacks what sets Movement apart in the mortgage industry, and how they come alongside to uniquely equip those in the military community as they navigate the often-stressful homebuying landscape. To learn more about Movement, visit https://movement.com, and to connect with Dallas directly, visit https://lo.movement.com/dallas-tarleton/home. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:35:24

Episode 150 • Operation Uplift

2/6/2023
Operation Uplift was born out of a desire to send smiles to heroes far from home for the holidays. It all began in 2017 when Jason Simonin and Michelle "Mickey" Carlson teamed up to send holiday care packages to 69 service members with the 35th Infantry Division unit. From those humble beginnings their efforts quickly grew, and with the overwhelming support of communities far and wide, Operation Uplift has gone on to send over 7,000 care packages to deployed troops. In this episode, Jason and Mickey share the story of how Operation Uplift began, their passion for the military community at home and abroad, and how people can get involved. Find out more about Operation Uplift at https://helpuplift.org. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:42:19

Episode 149 • Leading with Honor (feat. Col. Leon "Lee" Ellis)

1/30/2023
Leon "Lee" Ellis is a retired United States Air Force colonel, award-winning author, speaker, and consultant. Ellis gained notoriety when, as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War, he was shot down, captured, and spent over five years as a prisoner of war in Hanoi and surrounding areas. In this episode, Lee shares the story of his capture, how he survived and endured to the moment of his release and beyond, and came to experience true and lasting resilience and healing. Through Lee’s difficult POW experience, 14 principles emerged that helped him and his comrades survive to return with honor. You can learn more about these principles and more at https://www.leadingwithhonor.com. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:34:49

Episode 148 • Stand Up for Heroes

1/13/2023
On January 29, 2006, Bob Woodruff was reporting on the transfer of power between US and Iraqi security forces for ABC’s “World News Tonight" when his armored vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb. Life for Bob and his entire family changed in an instant, as he sustained a life-threatening traumatic brain injury. Bob spent 36 days in a medically-induced coma at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where his wife Lee got to know the families of service members dealing with the impact of hidden injuries such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression. As Bob recovered, the experience inspired the Woodruff family. They resolved to ensure that our nation’s impacted veterans, service members, and their families have access to the highest level of support and resources they deserve, for as long as they need it. In this episode, we're joined by Dave Woodruff, brother of Bob and co-founder and Chief Development Officer of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, where he unpacks the history and mission of the Foundation, which invites people to stand up for heroes by helping our impacted veterans, service members, their families, and their caregivers thrive. Find out more at https://bobwoodrufffoundation.org/. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:48:22

Episode 147 • Faith, Family and Fighter Jets (Part 2)

1/6/2023
Picking up where we left off on The Warrior's Journey podcast, Colonel Todd "Riddler" Riddle continues unpacking his new book – Faith, Family and Fighter Jets: How to Live Life to the Full with Grit and Grace. Riddle's first person recollections of pulling the trigger on a GAU-8 Avenger 30mm canon on an A-10, firing Maverick missiles, using Night Vision Goggles, or laughably failing while coaching children’s sports draw readers toward discovering an authentic and practical faith—one that opens the hearts of believers and those seeking to invite the greater presence of Christ across the key dimensions of their lives. Each chapter of Faith, Family and Fighter Jets concludes with key Thunderbolt takeaways for consideration and life application. His experiences convey lessons of faith and leadership forged from a life of military service in harm’s way; a missional life calling where the stakes of success and failure are at the highest possible levels. Visit https://thunderboltleadership.com to order Faith, Family and Fighter Jets today! Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:43:23

Episode 146 • Faith, Family and Fighter Jets (Part 1)

10/21/2022
Colonel Todd “Riddler” Riddle’s story is anything but typical, with a combat-worn fighter jet soaring high above the mountains of Afghanistan. His experiences convey lessons of faith and leadership forged from a life of military service in harm’s way; a missional life calling where the stakes of success and failure are at the highest possible levels. In this episode of The Warrior's Journey podcast, Colonel Riddle dives into his new book – Faith, Family and Fighter Jets: How to Live Life to the Full with Grit and Grace. Riddle's first person recollections of pulling the trigger on a GAU-8 Avenger 30mm canon on an A-10, firing Maverick missiles, using Night Vision Goggles, or laughably failing while coaching children’s sports draw readers toward discovering an authentic and practical faith—one that opens the hearts of believers and those seeking to invite the greater presence of Christ across the key dimensions of their lives. Each chapter of Faith, Family and Fighter Jets concludes with key Thunderbolt takeaways for consideration and life application. Visit https://thunderboltleadership.com to pre-order Faith, Family and Fighter Jets today! Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:44:16

Episode 145 • Healing What's Hidden

10/7/2022
Trauma is the root cause of suicide, and the existing solutions aren't working. Addiction, poverty, sexual abuse, divorce, homelessness, incarceration, and suicide are all directly correlated with trauma exposure. The U.S. spent $458 billion last year to treat these comorbidities of trauma, and the VA spent an average of $4,100 per person for treatment of PTSD. Trauma may be spreading, but so is hope. If trauma is our personal intersection with the brokenness of the world, then recovery is our personal intersection with the redemptive heart of God, and REBOOT Recovery is helping people overcome trauma so they can embrace a brighter future. REBOOT delivers healing from trauma that actually works. At REBOOT, people are introduced to the redemptive heart of God through trauma healing courses and online community – at no cost for military and first responder programs. With nearly 300 course locations spanning 34 states and 7 countries, REBOOT Recovery is the largest peer-led trauma healing program in the world. Founders Evan and Jenny Owens have been at the forefront of the faith-based trauma healing movement, working ceaselessly with churches and community leaders to help bring about lasting change. In their new book, Healing What's Hidden, they shine light on the many pathways where faith and trauma intersect, and they guide you through practical steps to reframe your trauma as a productive – rather than destructive – part of your life. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:27:02

Episode 144 • Be Resilient

9/2/2022
Collectively, the Veterans Service Alliance, of which The Warrior's Journey is a part, serves around 1 million veterans each year. In this episode, we continue to highlight our partners with VSA co-chair Dr. Damon Friedman! Damon is the president of SOF Missions, which helps at risk veterans by providing whole health care plans that support wellness and resiliency. He received his commission in 2000 as a United States Marine Corps Officer and later transferred into the Air Forces elite as a Special Warfare Officer. After 20 years including four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terrorism he retired. His personal decorations include three Bronze Stars (one with Valor) and the Air Force Combat Action Medal. His new book, Igniting Movements, provides a model for building effective movements, inspiring people to come together under a singular vision to make the world a better place. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:28:45

Episode 143 • Honor, Hope & Healing

8/19/2022
As we continue to highlight our partners in the Veterans Service Alliance, a group of non-profit organizations coming together to make a global impact in the fight against veteran suicide, we're shining the spotlight on Engage Your Destiny, led by CEO Ben Peterson. Ben spent 8 years in the Army, deploying to Iraq during the surge in 2008. His time in a Combat Aviation Brigade was challenged by fellow soldiers killed in action, suicide, and tragic civilian casualties. After battling post traumatic stress, alcohol dependency and family issues, Ben turned to his faith, community, counseling and recreation to recover from the traumatic experiences of combat. The power of Ben’s story is his ability to bring authenticity and honesty while breaking down the of core principles of resiliency. In the beginning of 2016 he felt the call to start a mission to help veterans and their families heal from their experiences. This call led to the fulfillment of a vision Ben had to bring honor, hope and healing to Vietnam Veterans, as 35,000 people gathered at the Daytona International Speedway in May of 2022 for the Heroes Honor Festival. 10,000 Vietnam Veterans were welcomed home, 1,200 enrolled in PTSD programs, and hundreds more found healing. To find out more about Ben Peterson and Engage Your Destiny, visit https://engageyourdestiny.com and stay in the loop with what's in store for the next Heroes Honor Festival at https://heroeshonorfestival.com/. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:39:26

Episode 142 • Get Up!

8/12/2022
Continuing our series with other members of the Veterans Service Alliance, a group of non-profit organizations coming together to make a global impact in the fight against veteran suicide, we welcome Vice President of the Roever Foundation John Arroyo (USA, Ret) to the podcast! John, a 20-year Army veteran, joined the military because he needed a change and felt the military would help him find control of his life. He expected to complete three years, gain a skill, and go home, but the Army had different plans for him. John became a Special Forces Green Beret and highly decorated officer after completing three combat deployments (two to Afghanistan and one to Iraq) while serving his country. After returning from his final deployment, he was assigned to a medical unit at Fort Hood in Texas. On April 2, 2014, while he was on duty, a service member went on a rampage shooting 19 service members, including John who was shot in the neck and nearly lost his life. He hopes to use his scars and story to help anyone in need from taking their life and to be a living testament that there is hope and a future no matter your situation. John and his wife, Angel, currently live in San Antonio, TX where they both work at the Roever Foundation. In January 2020, John published his first book, Attacked at Home: A Green Beret’s Survival Story of the Fort Hood Shooting. Founded by renown Vietnam Veteran Dave Roever, the Roever Foundation exists to create pathways for those who feel lost and hopeless to find their way home. More information about the Roever Foundation can be found at https://www.roeverfoundation.org/. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:50:04

Episode 141 • Returning Healthy Veterans to America

8/5/2022
As we kick off a new series highlighting partner organizations, we welcome Major General Bob Dees (US Army, Ret.) back to the podcast, who serves as President of the Board for the National Center for Healthy Veterans. Our veterans have pledged their lives for our freedom, security, and prosperity. Healthy veterans are productive members of society, good employees, and positive role models, but not all of our veterans are healthy – more veterans have committed suicide in the past 10 years than the number of combat deaths in the Vietnam War. Our veterans need America, and America needs healthy veterans. The National Center for Healthy Veterans is a comprehensive scalable solution and a unique strategic initiative that will have national impact and return healthy veterans to America. Bob served thirty-one years as an infantry officer, a senior military leader and strategist, and Commander of the 2d Infantry Division in Korea, and the US-Israeli Combined Task Force for Missile Defense. Following the military, he served in business at Microsoft, in non-profit leadership, and in academia as a VP for military outreach at Liberty University and founder of the Liberty Institute for Military Resilience. In 2015 and 2016, he served as national security advisor and chairman for Dr. Ben Carson's Presidential Campaign. Bob has authored five books including the Resilience Trilogy and the Resilience God Style series. He was also featured as one of 30 “Master Leaders in America” by noted author George Barna and was awarded the Council for National Policy George Washington Military Leadership Award in 2018. To find out more about Bob's work at the National Center for Healthy Veterans, visit https://www.healthyveterans.org/, and to hear more from Bob, check out Episodes 49 and 50 of the podcast! Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:44:05

Episode 140 • The 5 Masculine Instincts (Part 5)

4/1/2022
At its best, independence leads men to think for themselves and to develop deep personal convictions. But the instinct also has a tendency to lead men toward isolation and apathy. Chase and Kevin come together for one last conversation on masculinity, discussing the tendency men have to veer into apathy and how they can ultimately find a healthy middle ground between ignoring and indulging their instincts. Chase Replogle – author of The 5 Masculine Instincts – is a bi-vocational pastor who holds a degree in Biblical Studies and an M.A. in New Testament. He hosts the weekly Pastor Writer Podcast (pastorwriter.com), interviewing pastors and authors on writing, reading, and the Christian Life. The 5 Masculine Instincts is now availble everywhere books are sold. Take the Instinct Assessment at https://the5masculineinstincts.com/. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:30:54

Episode 139 • Purple Heart Homes

3/18/2022
Purple Heart Homes is dedicated to providing housing solutions for Service Connected Disabled and Aging Veterans that is substantial in function, design, and quality fit to welcome home the fighting men and women of America. In this episode, Chairman Emeritus Garrett Garland joins the podcast to share about the impact Purple Heart Homes is making in the lives of veterans all over the nation. Garland was in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1971, serving in Vietnam. Decades later, he joined the board of Purple Heart Homes in 2010 after having followed the growth and development since its inception in 2008. From building a ramp for a veteran of World War II, to providing home ownership opportunities to younger veterans, Purple Heart Homes programs are designed out of necessity and fit the specific needs of the Veteran population. To donate or learn more about all of the amazing work Purple Heart Homes is doing, visit https://purplehearthomesusa.org. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:37:04

Episode 138 • Ukrainian Relief Update

3/11/2022
As the conflict in Ukraine rages on, Tim Hayes and Daniel Bell return along with Tim Carentz, another distinguished U.S. military veteran and TWJ partner, to discuss what's currently happening with relief efforts and how you can make a tangible difference. The Warrior's Journey is working with our partners to provide real-time resources and relief to Ukraine. 100% of all donations to our Ukrainian relief fund will be distributed to vetted TWJ partners providing help for the Ukranian people and military. Visit https://thewarriorsjourney.org/ukraine/ to give now, and contact us at info@thewarriorsjourney.org to discover more about opportunities to go. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:33:59

Episode 137 • Ukraine: Pray, Give, Go

3/4/2022
Days after returning to the United States from the nation of Ukraine, two U.S. Military Veterans and TWJ Board Advisors – Tim Hayes and Daniel Bell – join the podcast to share their experiences and perspectives on the current state of affairs in Eastern Europe, and how the American public can get involved in supporting those suffering in Ukraine. The Warrior's Journey is working with our partners to provide real-time resources and relief to Ukraine. 100% of all donations to our Ukrainian relief fund will be distributed to vetted TWJ partners providing help for the Ukranian people and military. Visit https://thewarriorsjourney.org/ukraine/ to give now. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:50:38

Episode 136 • Fisher House Foundation

2/25/2022
A family's love is good medicine, and that's what drives Fisher House Foundation to build comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital. These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world, and in this episode, Fisher House Foundation Chairman and CEO Ken Fisher shares all about the impact this incredible organization is having on the military community. Ken is a tireless advocate for those who have made tremendous sacrifices to our country including military service members, veterans and their families. Today, Ken carries on the legacy of his Great Uncle, Zachary Fisher, and oversees a network of 92 Fisher Houses throughout the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany. To date, Fisher House has served over 413,000 familes, provided more than 11 million nights of lodging, and saved military and veterans’ families an estimated $525 million in out-of-pocket costs for lodging and transportation. To donate to Fisher House Foundation and find out more, visit https://fisherhouse.org/ Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:33:06

Episode 135 • The 5 Masculine Instincts (Part 4)

2/11/2022
The instinct to protect reputation is often an experience of obsession, cover-up, and image manipulation. However, a man of integrity is able to inventory and take responsibility for even the difficult parts of his life. This is the territory Chase and Kevin continue to explore in discussing how men can find the healthy middle ground between ignoring and indulging their instincts, unpacking the fourth instinct of reputation. Chase Replogle – author of The 5 Masculine Instincts – is a bi-vocational pastor who holds a degree in Biblical Studies and an M.A. in New Testament. He hosts the weekly Pastor Writer Podcast (pastorwriter.com), interviewing pastors and authors on writing, reading, and the Christian Life. Pre-order The 5 Masculine Instincts, coming March 1, 2022, and take the Instinct Assessment at https://the5masculineinstincts.com/. Find more information online at https://www.thewarriorsjourney.org/podcast Follow us on Facebook • Instagram • Twitter

Duration:00:33:37