Counseling on the Frontlines: How a Military Chaplain Transforms Lives

Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend!Patrick Day shares his journey from Presbyterian pastor to military chaplain, revealing insights about mental health challenges in today's military and how faith impacts service members in unexpected ways.• Served 30 years as a Presbyterian pastor before recommissioning in the Georgia Army National Guard at an age past typical limits• Deployed to the Middle East with an infantry unit and served near the Gaza Strip• Military chaplains both "perform" services for their own faith tradition and "provide" for all soldiers regardless of beliefs• People entering military service are four times more likely to come from abusive households than civilians• Military service offers stability and opportunities for young people seeking to change their life trajectory• Traditional "break them down to build them up" approach doesn't work for recruits who've already experienced trauma• Paganism is the fastest-growing faith tradition in the military today• Many who say they have "problems with God" are actually struggling with how the church treated them• Now works with Camp Southern Ground's Warrior PATHH program helping veterans and first responders process trauma• As a leadership coach, helps people find fulfillment by asking uncomfortable but transformative questionsVisit PatrickDay.org to learn more about Patrick's leadership coaching services. Subscribe to the Pivotal People newsletter for new episodes, giveaways and more: https://stephanienelson.com/newsletter/ Learn more at StephanieNelson.comFollow us on Instagram  @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMomOrder Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential