The Commissioned Warrior: Embracing Your Spiritual Battlefield

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a warrior awakens but has no mission? They become dangerous not just to themselves, but to everyone around them. In this compelling second installment of our Warriorism series, Chaplain Justin Schalow reveals why commissioning is the critical next step after awakening.The modern world has sold us a dangerous lie: that comfort should be our highest pursuit. But comfort is the enemy of productivity, and warriors must get comfortable being uncomfortable. Drawing from military land navigation principles, Justin explains how cultural and personal drift can take us hundreds of meters off course when we fail to regularly check our spiritual azimuth against God's commissioned purpose for our lives.This episode cuts through cultural distortions of both masculinity and femininity. For men, culture reduces manhood to athletic prowess, sexual conquest, or financial achievement. For women, femininity becomes merely about appearance and consumption. Both miss the original Genesis blueprint where all believers are called to "cultivate and protect" as commissioned warriors in their sphere of influence.The most compelling section explores how military creeds mirror spiritual truths. "I will always place the mission first" teaches purpose over comfort. "I will never accept defeat" instills faith over fear. These aren't just motivational phrases but battlefield convictions....the strength you fall back on when facing adversity. From King David to Joshua to Jesus himself, we see that true warriorism balances fierce courage with tender hearts.Science confirms what scripture has always taught—our identity isn't formed in emotional mountaintop experiences but through consistent repetition. Our brains don't care what we intend to do; they fall back on what we've trained them to do.Ready to move beyond just being awakened to being commissioned? Join us as we explore the cost and calling of the warrior's path...not for personal glory, but for kingdom impact that echoes through generations.Support the showVisit ReviveWellCo.comNeed counseling? Click the Contact Us for Counseling tab.Want to share your story or connect with the show? Visit the Theo-Psych Project tab.We’re here to walk with you—mind, soul, and spirit.