Why Strong Men Struggle

This week on the Engage Your Destiny Podcast, we step into a conversation most people will never hear inside the life of a Special Forces chaplain who has walked through war, brokenness, and redemption. From the battlefields of Ramadi to ministering to elite warriors in the Middle East, Justin shares what it means to carry faith into some of the darkest places on earth. This is not theory it is lived experience. We hear how trauma, infidelity, and despair nearly destroyed his life and how God met him in that place and rebuilt everything. From restoring his marriage to baptizing soldiers on deployment, his story reveals what redemption really looks like under pressure. But this conversation goes deeper. It explores the unseen weight carried by soldiers, the reality of evil in modern warfare, and how faith stands in a world of uncertainty, AI driven combat, and global conflict. What does it mean to follow Christ when life and death decisions are happening in real time? This is more than a story. It is a call to understand the cost of war on the soul and the power of faith to restore it. WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith. 📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families- ❤️ DONATE TODAY: https://engageyourdestiny.org/suicideispreventable 📕 READ THE STORY THAT'S CHANGING LIVES: https://engageyourdestiny.org/book NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to see how faith is impacting our soldiers. Want to see more behind-the-scenes, more interviews, or something different? Drop a comment or leave a review! LET'S CONNECT: Follow us on Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny Follow us on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/engage.your.destiny/ Follow us on Pray.com: / https://www.pray.com/benpeterson Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:00 From infantry soldier to chaplain 03:00 Trauma from Ramadi and losing 120 soldiers 06:00 Marriage breakdown and moment of conviction 08:00 Encounter with God and radical transformation 12:00 Darkness in the military and how faith brings light 16:00 Ministry in Special Forces and earning trust 19:00 Faith in the middle of global conflict 24:00 AI warfare and the future of the battlefield 30:00 Spiritual mission vs modern war 35:00 Finding answers in a world of noise 41:00 Who are you without technology 44:00 How to hear God’s voice 50:00 Final encouragement and mission