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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 55 MIN

Green Beret Shot in the Throat Reveals the Wound That Hurt Worse

from Dad Tired · host Jerrad Lopes

Former Green Beret John Arroyo survived the 2014 Fort Hood mass shooting after being shot through the throat. But in this powerful conversation, John shares why the deepest wound of his life wasn’t the bullet — it was growing up without a father.John and Jerrad talk about father wounds, gangs, addiction, becoming a teenage dad, military life, trauma, and the healing power of realizing that God had been with him all along.This is one of the most moving conversations we’ve ever had on Dad Tired.Important Links:Dad Tired Annual RetreatHost A Dad Tired Conference at your churchJoin the FREE Family Leadership ProgramShop the Dad Tired store for best-selling gear

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