Faith After The Fire with Gene Bennett

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Iraq War veteran Gene Bennett discussing PTSD, grief, and the role of faith and community in recovery.

We talk with Iraq War veteran and author Gene Bennett about PTSD, grief, and how faith, discipline, and real community can steady a life that still feels on edge. We also wrestle with the VA, medication culture, and why understanding and reconciliation matter more than winning arguments. • Gene’s background, family life, and time in Iraq • How Man Camp helps us slow down and listen to God • Why asking for God’s will changes our mindset • Using cooking, fitness, and creative projects to support mental health • Grief and unfinished work after losing veteran friends • Frustration with VA healthcare and pill-first treatment • Trenot as a tool to support better daily health habits • A call for churches to practice wiser communication using Job and Matthew 18 • The idea that unity requires actual understanding, not assumptions PRAYER REQUEST Support the show

People in this episode

Host: Bryan Robinson

Guest: Gene Bennett

Topics covered

• PTSD
• grief
• faith
• mental health
• community
• VA healthcare
• communication

Keywords

• PTSD
• grief
• faith
• mental health
• VA healthcare
• community support
• discipline
• understanding
• reconciliation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: VA

Books & works: Job, Matthew 18

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