From NCIS to Christian Fiction: The Truth Behind the Badge with Jeff Walton

In this powerful episode, Sherrie welcomes Jeff Walton, a retired U.S. Navy and NCIS special agent turned award-winning Christian novelist. Jeff shares jaw-dropping stories from his 30-year career in counterintelligence and anti-terrorism across the U.S., Europe, and the Far East.He dives into his transition from undercover investigations and classified missions to writing gripping Christian fiction novels rooted in truth, evidence, and his personal research on near-death experiences and the afterlife.Jeff’s mission is clear: equip readers with the truth, challenge their thinking, and guide them through faith and facts with the heart of an investigator.What is NCIS—Really?It’s a civilian law enforcement agency under the Department of the Navy, not a military one.Agents have full arrest authority and often operate under extreme confidentiality.A third of NCIS agents are deployed overseas at any given time, often working with intelligence and defense communities.TV vs. Reality:The NCIS TV shows are entertaining and somewhat culturally accurate but leave out the agency’s global operations and high-stakes counterintelligence work.Career to Calling:Jeff never planned to go into law enforcement—he wanted to be a drag racer!Drafted during Vietnam, he transitioned to undercover NCIS operations in Southeast Asia.His real-life cases include averted national crises, Soviet encounters, and classified missions.Why He Writes:After a life-changing experience reading 23 Minutes in Hell, Jeff pursued truth about the afterlife.He spent 5 years researching near-death experiences, archaeology, biology, and theology.His novels blend faith and fact to provoke thought, encourage exploration, and inspire transformation.Final Departure: Death is Never on Time➤ A retired NCIS agent and an atheist professor battle beliefs during a layover—with eternity on the line.Divine Return: Death is Never the End➤ A gripping sequel diving deeper into near-death experiences and spiritual warfare inspired by real research.✅ Award-Winning Titles✅ Fact-Based Christian Fiction✅ Gripping, Gritty, and Life-Changing“If you're not making waves, you're not underway.” – Jeff Walton“I wanted the truth—not just what the world told me. So I investigated eternity the way I investigated crime.” – Jeff Walton“Writing is evangelism. It's truth disguised in story.” – Sherry📖 Website: evidenceforeternity.com📧 Email: [email protected]📱 Facebook & Instagram: @evidenceforeternityThe real world of NCISWorking with CIA, State Dept., and overseas operationsOut-of-body and near-death experiencesWhy faith and investigative truth can coexistHow fiction can deliver hard truths about life, death, and eternityWhat’s next: a new non-fiction book with firsthand witness accounts of the afterlifeWant to publish your own story—fiction or nonfiction?🔗 Visit storehousemediagroup.com📞 Schedule a call with Sherrie today🎤 Become a guest or publish with us🔑 Key Takeaways:📚 Books by Jeff Walton:💬 Quotable Moments:🌐 Connect with Jeff Walton:🎯 Topics Covered:🛎️ Get Involved with Storehouse Media Group: