#7 Edward Choi (Part 2) - An Army Chaplain's Journey to PTSG: PTSD Awareness Month

Join us on the World Changing Veterans Podcast as we welcome back Ed Choi during PTSD Awareness Month. Ed shares his powerful story of battling PTSD, his work in the Birdwell Foundation, and his journey from PTSD to PTSG—Post-Traumatic Stress Growth. Discover how faith-based healing, community, and personal experiences can help veterans find hope and recovery. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation filled with insights on trauma, faith, and the power of Christ-centered therapy.0:00 Introduction and Welcome01:06 Ed Choi's Background and PTSD Journey01:53 Birdwell Foundation and Combat Trauma Healing06:26 The Role of Faith in Healing PTSD10:31 Theological Insights on Suffering and Healing18:03 Relating Jesus' Trauma to Veterans' Experiences20:49 Testimony of Healing and Faith21:12 Dealing with Residual PTSD21:47 The Four Fs of Trauma23:44 Gradual Weaning Off Medication24:57 Support Systems and Advice for Veterans26:43 Survivor's Guilt and Honoring Fallen Comrades31:24 Civilian Support and Understanding PTSD36:28 Closing Remarks and GratitudeWays to connectIf you would like to connect with Ed Choi or find out more about The Birdwell Foundation, you can email him at [email protected] or [email protected] you would like to share your story on the podcast or connect with us at World Changing Veterans, email us at [email protected] mentioned in this episode:The Combat Trauma Healing Manual: Christ-centered Solutions for Combat Trauma by: Chris Adsit (Author)When War Comes Home: Christ-centered Healing for Wives of Combat Veterans (Bridges to Healing Series) by: Military Ministry (Author), Chris Adsit (Author), Rev. Rahnella Adsit (Author), Marshele Carter Waddell (Author) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit worldchangingveterans.substack.com