Walking with God: My Peace After War.

In this episode of The Peace After War Podcast, I return after taking a full week off social media to recenter, restructure, and stabilize. I speak directly to veterans (and anyone who's carried the weight of hard service) about why so many of us remain stuck in chaos, isolation, and self-made wars long after leaving the military. I cover: The veteran tendency to refuse help, stay skeptical, and turn normal life trials into ongoing turmoil How we mislabel God's trials and tribulations as trauma Why the enemy specifically targets veterans and how to recognize his whispers Using the discipline, resilience, and obedience you already gained in service to walk in peace instead of chaos The simple power of talking to God like a Father — no religion, no performance, just real relationship Personal updates on baby Isabel (already doing things 5-month-olds do at 3 weeks old), Carolina, and the peace I'm living in now This is straightforward, no-fluff conversation for anyone who feels the emptiness of mediocrity or missing mission after service. If you're a veteran tired of the internal war and ready to step into peace and purpose, this episode will speak to you. Ready to go deeper? If you want one-on-one help untangling these knots and building a real daily relationship with God, book a call with me here: My Calendar Link – Schedule a Conversation We meet weekly, and I also run group coaching calls. I'm not here to sell you — I'm here to help you if you're truly ready to do the work. If this episode moves you or speaks to someone you know, please share it. Turn on notifications so you don't miss the next one. Thank you for listening. God bless you.

On this episode, I explain a little bit about the path that I'm currently on, and I encourage you to listen to it while you are walking in the woods. The reason I say that is because God is in nature, and in a city environment it is easy to get distracted with the honking of the horns, with the lights of the city, and with the noise or chaos of the world around you. Take a listen to this, and I hope some of it helps you, moves you, inspires you, and leads you a little bit closer to your path with God. Thank you for your time, and I hope to see you on the next episode. By the way, if you want to be on the live and actually be able to ask questions, go to TikTok and follow me. Juan Perez peace after war.

This is the start of my Walking with God series. I went out for a walk, started talking to Him, and just let whatever was on my mind come out. I talk about my past, the mistakes I've made, the chaos I created in my life, and how I'm finally learning to slow down, listen, and trust Him. If you've been feeling lost, overwhelmed, or like you're trying to figure everything out on your own, just come walk with me.

If you're serious about building a new life, you need a deadline... and the guts to follow through. This episode breaks down a three-month roadmap to quit your job, cut the noise, and prove to yourself that the next chapter is possible. No fluff, no fantasy. Just clarity, urgency, and a tactical framework to finally make your dream real. For more information on the VetRise Academy and for a chance to work with Juan Perez (Coach JP), apply here: VetRise Academy Application. Follow Juan Perez's Socials:TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | VetRise Academy Application

This is a hard call-out to the mindset that's destroying more veterans than anything else: the belief that no one understands you and nothing can change. That's the trap. That's the lie. And every time you isolate, blame civilians, or play the victim, it tightens the noose around your potential. That bitterness doesn't make you stronger. It makes you smaller. If you want peace, fulfillment, and purpose, you have to earn it. Not through combat. Not through suffering. But through structure, vulnerability, and honest self-reflection. This episode is about calling time on the "angry veteran" identity and deciding to step into real leadership, starting with your own damn life. For more information on the VetRise Academy and for a chance to work with Juan Perez (Coach JP), apply here: VetRise Academy Application. Follow Juan Perez's Socials:TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | VetRise Academy Application

You built a version of yourself to survive, but now it's the very thing keeping you stuck. All the pain, pride, habits, and armor that once protected you? It's outdated. If you don't burn that identity, you'll die defending a life that isn't even yours anymore. You don't need more motivation. You need to tell the truth about who you've become, and choose to unbecome it. ______________________ For more information on the VetRise Academy and for a chance to work with Juan Perez (Coach JP), apply here: VetRise Academy Application. Follow Juan Perez's Socials:TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | VetRise Academy Application

If you keep playing the role you were handed, you'll never become who you're meant to be. This episode unpacks the truth about identity after service—and why clinging to the old version of you keeps you stuck. You're not broken for wanting more. You're trapped if you don't go after it. Freedom starts when you stop performing and start choosing. Be who you wanna be. ______________________ For more information on the VetRise Academy and for a chance to work with Juan Perez (Coach JP), apply here: VetRise Academy Application. Follow Juan Perez's Socials:TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | VetRise Academy Application

Life reflects your focus. Every excuse, setback, or delay becomes a reason to stay stuck when you're looking for proof that life is against you. Change starts when you shift your lens. Look for the growth. Look for the challenge. Look for the chance to show up with discipline, peace, and purpose. What you seek is what you become. Choose wisely. ______________________ For more information on the VetRise Academy and for a chance to work with Juan Perez (Coach JP), apply here: VetRise Academy Application. Follow Juan Perez's Socials:TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | VetRise Academy Application

No amount of reps, routines, or journaling will override what hasn't been healed. Emotional pain doesn't go away by hiding—it gets louder, and it bleeds into every area of life. This episode calls out the war veterans are still fighting: the one inside. Not with enemies, but with the shame, regret, and unresolved anger that keeps them locked in survival mode. The work isn't about becoming someone new—it's about stripping away what was never real to begin with. And remembering who the hell you are. ______________________ For more information on the VetRise Academy and for a chance to work with Juan Perez (Coach JP), apply here: VetRise Academy Application. Follow Juan Perez's Socials:TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | VetRise Academy Application