In this deeply moving episode of Engage Your Destiny, host Ben Peterson speaks with Army pilot and combat veteran Paul Jordan, whose journey takes us from the chaos of war and emotional shutdown… to a life-altering encounter with God that healed what war and trauma had broken.
Paul’s story is vulnerable, honest, and painfully real. After flying 600+ combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan—often under gunfire and while rescuing Navy SEALs—Paul returned home a shell of himself. Numb. Disconnected. On the verge of losing it all. Until one night, alone in a hotel room, everything changed.
Today, Paul is a new man. He’s walking in purpose, leading his family, and using his story to help others find the same healing he once believed was impossible.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & recap of Paul’s military background
01:10 - Rescuing Navy SEALs & gunfire every night
05:30 - The weight of trauma begins to show
08:00 - Emotionally numb & detached from family
12:00 - Breaking point: crying in the kitchen
14:20 - A hotel room encounter with Jesus
17:40 - Paul's spiritual transformation begins
22:00 - Restoring his marriage & fatherhood
25:00 - Encouragement for those still struggling
28:00 - Closing thoughts & mission invitation
