Breaking the Bottle: A Green Beret’s Battle with Alcohol, Loss, and Finding God #58

In this episode, I sit down with Brock Mergist, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret, who shares a raw and deeply personal story of failure, loss, and ultimately, redemption.Brock opens up about leaving the military disgruntled and angry, only to later realize that many of the challenges he faced were rooted in his own decisions. He speaks candidly about the consequences of alcohol abuse, infidelity, and the breakdown of his family, as well as the emotional toll of losing both his marriage and his father.Over time, through reflection and hitting rock bottom, Brock found a new path, turning to faith in God for strength, accountability, and purpose. Today, he is rebuilding his life with intention, dedicating himself to studying the Bible, helping others struggling with addiction, and sharing his message through his Substack, Christian Sheepdog.This conversation is about taking ownership, confronting your failures, and finding redemption when everything seems lost. It’s a powerful reminder that no matter how far you fall, there is always a path forward.Christian Sheepdog: https://substack.com/@christiansheepdogs?utm_source=top-searchIntro Song: SHADOW Song by ONIMXRU and SMITHMANE - Capcut royalty free ‧ 2022 https://youtu.be/KkVWR3q2uOY?si=5QXnk0NpHIro-A3hOutro Song: Don't Stay on My Way Song by Evgeny Bardyuzha - Capcut royalty free ‧ 2022 https://youtu.be/zV_Xp-jPPbo?si=uT51V9ZA-u05MotS