EP52: Engage: Stay Here & Die Or Step Out & Live The Engage Your Destiny podcast

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WATCH this episode on Youtube & Pray.com! In this episode of the Engage Your Destiny podcast, host and founder, Ben Peterson sits down with Mike Foster, a veteran who has survived some of the most traumatic events of modern history. From living through the Columbine Massacre at 14 to serving in two tours in Iraq with the Marine Corps, and a 15-year career in law enforcement, Mike's story is one of resilience, faith, and transformation. Join us as Mike shares intimate details of these life-altering experiences, how faith played a crucial role in his journey, and his mission to help others discover their God-given purpose. This episode delves into heavy topics including trauma, survival, finding faith amidst chaos, and the challenges of transitioning to a life of service and family. It's a must-watch for anyone on their own journey to find destiny. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of veteran suicide by equipping our Bravest with the spiritual tools they need to face any battle. 📢 Join the Mission | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families- ❤️ DONATE HERE: www.engageyourdestiny.com/donate SUBSCRIBE to never miss a new episode! See you EVERY Wednesday, right here, for a new episode. FIND US ON SOCIALS: Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny/ Instagram: / engage.your.destiny Pray.com : / https://www.pray.com/benpeterson Youtube: / http://www.youtube.com/@engageyourdestiny?sub_confirmation=1…

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EP86: If ChatGPT Were Satan: Identity Confusion 22:46

3天之前22:46

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Do you know what you were created for? Have you gotten clarity on what your identity is? We are in a war for the identity of soul of our nation and it begins with you. Ben delivers a powerfully convicting message on the strategies of the enemy to sow identity confusion into our generation.

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EP85: If ChatGPT Were Satan: Redefine Morality 18:38

7天之前18:38

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Do you struggle with sexual sin? Honestly, we all do. So let’s have an honest conversation about it. Tune into this message from Ben from our ChatGPT series and let’s experience the freedom Jesus paid for on the Cross for us.

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A Marine’s Fight with PTSD & Affordable Housing 1:03:03

9天之前1:03:03

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Watch this episode on Youtube & Pray.com ! In this Engage Your Destiny Podcast episode, Ben Peterson, sits down with Aaron Iwanciw. A Marine Corps veteran with a heavy story that tackles the challenges of growing up in public housing, facing daily mortar attacks in Iraq, and coping with PTSD. From his tough early life in Michigan to his deployment in Iraq, Aaron's journey is a testament to resilience. Learn how Aaron transitioned from the battlefield to creating a successful company, Armor Corps, which serves the Department of Defense. Hear about the pivotal role Aaron's faith played in overcoming the challenges he faced, and how his wife's unwavering belief in God transformed his spiritual journey. Aaron's story is not just about survival; it's about making a lasting impact. Tune in for a conversation that delves deep into the realities of war, the power of faith, and the relentless pursuit of engaging Aaron's destiny. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of veteran suicide by equipping our Bravest with the spiritual tools they need to face any battle. 📢 Join the Mission | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families- ❤️ DONATE HERE: www.engageyourdestiny.com/donate SUBSCRIBE to never miss a new episode! Like this new video format? Is there something we can do better? Let us know by leaving a rating/review! See you EVERY Wednesday, right here, for a new episode. FIND US ON SOCIALS: Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny/ Instagram: / engage.your.destiny Pray.com: / https://www.pray.com/benpeterson…

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Behind the Badge: A SWAT Officer & Veteran Story 50:04

16天之前50:04

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Watch this episode on Youtube and Pray.com! Welcome to our very FIRST Engage Your Destiny VIDEO PODCAST, with Ben Peterson! Join us on this compelling journey with Matt Kondus as he shares his gripping story of courage, faith, and resilience. He details his experiences as a police officer and SWAT member, his struggle to overcome personal injuries, and the challenges of fatherhood—including his son's battle with cancer. Matt also opens up about the emotional turmoil of leaving his wife and the heartfelt journey to reconciliation years later. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of veteran suicide by equipping our Bravest with the spiritual tools they need to face any battle. 📢 Join the Mission | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families- ❤️ DONATE HERE: www.engageyourdestiny.com/donate SUBSCRIBE to never miss a new episode! Like this new video format? Is there something we can do better? Let us know by leaving a rating/review! See you EVERY Wednesday, right here, for a new episode. FIND US ON SOCIALS: Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny/ Instagram: / engage.your.destiny Pray.com: https://www.pray.com/benpeterson…

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EP84: If ChatGPT Were Satan: Isolation 22:16

16天之前22:16

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Do you feel alone? Isolated? Do you fear being with people and how they perceive you? We stepped out into a bold new direction for our podcast to ask ChatGPT, if you were Satan, how would you destroy this generation? What we got back, was profound. Join us for part one of this journey, isolation.

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EP 83: Discovery Peace With Your Past 23:52

21天之前23:52

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Do feelings of guilt and regret hit your mind throughout the day, sending you into a spiral? Are there areas of your life you’ve shut off and don’t want to revisit because it simply is too painful? Boy do we know how you feel! Check out this simple, honest, and vulnerable conversation with Ben that will help you discover peace with your past.…

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EP82: How To Hear From God 21:32

24天之前21:32

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Do you ever wonder if you’ve heard from God? Do you think He talks to you or wants to tell you thingS? Have you ever truly believed He has spoken to you? If you have asked yourself these questions or desire to hear what God is already speaking to your heart, tune into this message from Ben so that you can get everything standing in the way of you hearing His voice out of the way!…

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EP81: Prayer That Will Change Your Life 11:26

28天之前11:26

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A simple meeting with a pastor gave Ben a practice that has been transforming his life, marriage and home. This simple AND practical podcast will transform your mindset of prayer and give you a plan to go execute it! Let’s go!

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EP80: ENGAGE: Hard to Kill Part 6 - Relational Equity 19:23

4 weeks之前19:23

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Here it is! The long (but not too long) awaited final episode in the Hard to Kill Series! Ben addresses the most neglected area of what will make us strong and Hard to Kill, OUR RELATIONSHIPS! Tune into this incredible cap to what has been an amazing series to gain the strategies of how you can build truly strong relationships!…

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EP79: ENGAGE: Hard to Kill Part 5-Daily Practice for Resilience 19:20

5 weeks之前19:20

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In part 5 of the Hard to Kill Series, Ben shares about the immense challenges of accepting God’s will for your life and how to practice daily virtues that will make you more resilient so that you can ensure the hardest times of your life. Taking a deeper look at Job’s life, Ben unpacks the struggle of wrestling with God and how to surrender to His true plan.…

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EP78: ENGAGE: Hard to Kill Part 4: Emotional Fortitude 25:16

5 weeks之前25:16

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In part 4 of the Hard to Kill Series, Ben gets vulnerable about how 2025 has started off, from RSV to Walking Pneumonia and a mice infestation! This is all apart of growing in emotional fortitude to become who God has called us to be. In this wisdom filled episode, learn about how your brain works with emotions, and how to overcome them so you can become steadfast in who God has called you to be!…

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EP77: ENGAGE: Build or Die the Slow Death of Consumption 31:35

6 weeks之前31:35

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In this live message at the Circle in Franklin TN, Ben unleashed his latest thought leadership on what is killing the destinies of young people today. Pulling from The Pendulum, Take Your Family Back and Primal Leadership, Ben pieces together the WHY behind how America got to the challenges we have in the mental, emotional and spiritual health of young people today. Don’t miss this one!…

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EP76: ENGAGE: Hard to Kill Part 3: Spiritually Strong 23:08

6 weeks之前23:08

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Imagine being forcibly torn away from your family, thrown into a concentration camp where every day feels like an endless battle for survival. You're stripped of your dignity, your identity, and all the comforts of life. You’re surrounded by death, suffering, and despair. Yet, somehow, in the middle of this nightmare, Viktor Frankl—an Austrian psychiatrist—found a deeper strength that helped him survive the horrors of Nazi concentration camps. Don’t miss PART 3 of this weeks Hard To Kill Series where Ben will guide you into how to strengthen your spiritual foundation so that you can overcome the impossible!…

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EP75: ENGAGE: Hard to Kill Part 2: Mentally Strong 16:13

7 weeks之前16:13