A Sign from the Lord: Roberto Garza Jr. on Healing, Purpose, and Serving Veterans in El Paso

Roberto Garza Jr. spent 21 years serving in the U.S. Army, earning a Purple Heart through deployments in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. When he came home, the real battle was just beginning. Roberto walked through years of PTSD, depression, and suicidal ideation before God used something as simple as a faded highway sign to redirect his life.   Today he serves as Director of the El Paso Military Resiliency Center for the Warriors Journey, where the mission is straightforward: suicide prevention through connection. He also oversees the Warrior Java Cafe, a faith-guided coffee shop inside the Endeavors Health and Wellness Center where baristas are the first line of defense and every cup of coffee is a reason to start a conversation.   Roberto talks about what it took to find healing, what listening actually costs a leader, and why El Paso veterans now have a place where they can find mental, physical, and spiritual care all under one roof.   Learn more about the Warriors Journey and the El Paso Military Resiliency Center at twj.org, or visit them at 12135 Pebble Hills inside the Endeavors Health and Wellness Center. Veterans in crisis or anyone wanting to volunteer as a connector can call 213-895-4357.   Listen to more episodes at 323podcast.com.   The 323 Podcast is Sponsored by C12 Borderplex. Learn how C12 helps Christian CEOs build great businesses for a greater purpose at C12Borderplex.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/c12-borderplex Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/C12Borderplex