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The Ben Peterson Show
Hosted by Engage Your Destiny · EN
The Ben Peterson Show is for those who refuse to drift in a world being reshaped by AI. Hosted by Ben Peterson, founder of a movement bringing the Gospel to our military, veterans, and their families, the show guides you in navigating your faith through the new age of AI and culture so you can lead with conviction and step forward with purpose.
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Why Strong Men Struggle
Apr 100:51:23Tap to summarizeThis 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/bookNEW 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/benpetersonTimestamps00:00 Introduction01:00 From infantry soldier to chaplain03:00 Trauma from Ramadi and losing 120 soldiers06:00 Marriage breakdown and moment of conviction08:00 Encounter with God and radical transformation12:00 Darkness in the military and how faith brings light16:00 Ministry in Special Forces and earning trust19:00 Faith in the middle of global conflict24:00 AI warfare and the future of the battlefield30:00 Spiritual mission vs modern war35:00 Finding answers in a world of noise41:00 Who are you without technology44:00 How to hear God’s voice50:00 Final encouragement and mission
Transcribe →AI War and Faith
Mar 2600:35:44Tap to summarizeThis week on the Engage Your Destiny Podcast, we step into a conversation that goes far beyond technology.As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes warfare, culture, and daily life, a deeper question emerges—what is it forming in us?From the frontlines of Iraq to the frontlines of today’s digital battlefield, Ben Peterson shares what he witnessed in combat, the spiritual battles soldiers carry home, and why the crisis of military suicide continues to rise at an alarming rate.But this conversation doesn’t stop at war.We uncover how AI is changing the way people think, decide, and relate—and why this moment in history may be more significant than most realize. As nations race to advance artificial intelligence and even deploy autonomous systems, the line between human judgment and machine control is beginning to blur.This is more than a discussion about technology.It’s about identity, dependence, and the quiet shift happening in the human soul.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/bookNEW 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/benpetersonTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction and why this conversation matters now01:45 – Ben’s story: Iraq, trauma, and coming home04:30 – The military suicide crisis explained07:30 – The pressure on today’s military forces10:30 – Social media, addiction, and mental health decline13:00 – “AI is not just automation… it’s formation”16:30 – How AI is being integrated into the military19:30 – Autonomous weapons and AI decision-making22:30 – The global AI race and rising risks25:30 – The deeper spiritual implications of AI28:30 – Dependency, identity, and digital influence31:00 – Where we are headed in the next few years33:30 – How to navigate AI without losing your foundation36:00 – Final thoughts and call to awareness
Transcribe →Miracles From the Battlefield In Iran!
Mar 2400:18:14Tap to summarizeThis week on the Engage Your Destiny Podcast, we’re hearing real-time reports from the battlefield—stories most people will never hear.From deployed units in the Middle East, we’re witnessing something undeniable. Drones that should have detonated didn’t. Soldiers survived impossible situations. Men are awakening to faith in the middle of war.But this isn’t just about what’s happening on the battlefield.It’s about the war happening inside people.In this episode, we break down how spiritual strongholds are formed—and how they are destroyed. Through a powerful framework of wound, message, vow, and mask, we uncover why so many stay stuck… and how true freedom begins.This is not just a story about war.It’s about faith under pressure, healing at the root, and the reality that God is still moving—right now.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/bookNEW 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/benpetersonTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction and mission update02:00 – Expansion into military bases (San Diego & Camp Pendleton)05:30 – Miracles reported from the battlefield08:30 – The reality of modern warfare and AI drones10:30 – Faith in what cannot be seen12:30 – The “Mask Cycle” explained (wound, message, vow, mask)15:30 – Breaking strongholds through healing and forgiveness17:00 – Invitation to partner with the mission
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