What happens when the war follows you home, and no amount of alcohol, drugs, or violence can silence it? Andrew Jones lived that reality. After Iraq, PTSD nearly destroyed him. Nightmares, hallucinations, broken relationships, and suicidal thoughts became his new battlefield. But when he reached his breaking point, he dropped to his knees and cried out to God. That moment changed everything.

In this episode, Andrew shares how faith pulled him from the edge of death and gave him a new mission. From leading men in combat to leading men in faith, he's found purpose in helping others discover hope, strength, and identity through Christ. This episode is about one veteran's encounter with God that turned despair into joy and chaos into peace.

Timestamps:

• 00:06:30 - The breaking point: Andrew's lowest moment, when he prepared to end his life and instead cried out to God.
• 00:14:00 - The encounter: Describing the moment he felt God's presence and the peace that replaced years of despair.
• 00:19:30 - Learning to turn it off: How faith helped him lay down the constant fight-or-flight mindset of combat.
• 00:29:00 - Identity restored: Finding purpose again through faith and realizing what it means to serve a new mission.
• 00:41:30 - The miracle of fatherhood: After years of hopelessness, God answers prayers and brings new life into his family.
• 01:38:00 - Hope for the hopeless: Andrew's message to veterans who feel too far gone, why it's never too late to start over.

Links & Resources

• Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
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Transcript

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