The Warrior's Journey

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kevin sits down with Scott and Judy McChrystal (6 feet apart, of course!) to talk about how to navigate this crisis with confidence in God's faithfulness. The world may seem like a "twilight zone" full of discouraging headlines, but we don't have to live into fear – God is inviting us to trust Him for breakthrough around us, and within us! Find more informati...

In these unprecedented times, the conversation turns not only to the affects the global coronavirus pandemic is having on our world, but in our personal lives as well. The most intriguing question, though, is this: what version of life will we return to, and what kind of people will we be on the other side of COVID-19? In this episode, you'll be inspired and encouraged to press pause on all of the...

Daniel Bell continues the conversation with Gregory Corker, a former helicopter pilot with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Through the highs and lows in the aftermath of combat, injury, and retirement, Greg's mantra has been the motto of the 160th: "Night Stalkers don't quit!" No matter what you're facing, you're never alone. There is someone standing by who knows what you're walki...

In this episode, Daniel Bell sits down with Gregory Corker – a proven leader with over 20 years experience in the United States Army, 15 years as an AH-6 Attack Helicopter Instructor Pilot, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment – diving into his background, combat experience in the aftermath of 9/11, and the role his faith played in the midst of it all. Find more information online at  https:...

Life is transition, and while not all transitions are created equal, change is the one constant you can always count on – especially in the military. In this episode, Kevin Weaver and Scott McChrystal discuss the ever-present reality of transition, and how to not only deal with it, but rejoice in it. You can find peace, hope, and joy in transition when you transition with purpose! Find more inform...

In this special episode, Kevin Weaver and Chaplain Col. Scott McChrystal reflect back on all that God did in and through The Warrior's Journey in 2019 – far more than imagined! With gratitude and excitement for all that's been happening, they look ahead to the future and share some of the incredible things to come in 2020. We're just getting started – the best is yet to come! Find more information...

This week, it's a pleasure to welcome back one of our newest partners, Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Hank Cherry and his wife, Jaclyn! Hank and Jaclyn's enormous heart for the military continues to shine through as they unpack their story in greater detail, and share how they got connected with The Warrior's Journey. Of the many powerful takeaways this conversation and their testimony have to off...

The reach and effectiveness of The Warrior's Journey is made possible through the support of a plethora of incredible sponsors and partners. And on this episode of the podcast, it's a pleasure to welcome one of our newest partners, Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Hank Cherry and his wife, Jaclyn! Hank and Jaclyn have an enormous heart for the military. They understand and appreciate the immense sac...

We all have a calling – to fully embrace who God has created us to be! In this episode, previous podcast guest and former Special Operations Combat Medic Daniel Bell dives into a riveting discussion with Lt. Col. Ric Brown, who details his combat experiences as an Army chaplain. A portion of Chaplain Brown's experience is detailed in House to House: An Epic Memoir of War by Sgt. David Bellavia, wh...

In this episode, Ernie Bywater of The Warrior's Journey welcomes back Jonathan and Mandi Windsor to talk about their painful journey through infertility, and how God has restored their hope in the midst of unanswered prayers.  Jonathan served in the US Army for 7 years and deployed to Iraq for 3 combat tours, at 12 months apiece. Mandi assisted him the best she could after he returned home from wa...

If there's one thing Jonathan Windsor would want every warrior to know, it's this: "It doesn't matter what you've been through or what you've done – there's still hope." Jonathan served in the US Army for 7 years and deployed to Iraq for 3 combat tours, at 12 months apiece. His wife of 10 years, Mandi, assisted him the best she could after he returned home from war; but months later, Jonathan was...

Danny (USMC, Ret.) and Nora White are back to continue telling the incredible story of their whirlwind romance, and how God brought unprecedented blessing out of tragic loss. When marrying Danny, Nora didn't just take on the role of mother to his two children – she assumed the weight of all that comes along with being the spouse of a Marine Corps officer. And while that responsibility has its shar...

The Bible tells us that God can make beauty out of the ashes of our lives (Isaiah 61:3). And there's perhaps no truth that could better describe the unlikely story of Danny & Nora White than this. LTC Danny White (USMC, Ret.) is back, but this time with his better half! Listen in as he and his wife Nora share the incredible details of how God brought them together, even as Danny walked through uni...

God is always speaking, but are we always listening? LTC Danny White (USMC, Ret.) is back to talk more about communication with God through the lens of his personal experiences. Through his story, we can discover the many avenues God will use to speak to us if we will (in Danny's words) "talk to Him all the time about everything." Visit  http://www.leadwithliberty.com  to connect with Danny, buy h...

How can we know whether or not for sure we're hearing God's voice? We welcome Danny White (US Marine Corps, Ret.) back to the podcast to share from his recent personal experiences discerning the voice of God in his own life. Trusting in God even when it doesn't make sense yields a peace that passes all understanding and reveals to us just how faithful He is. Find more information online at  https:...

Daniel Bell is back to dive deeper into his experience as a US Army Special Operations Combat Medic (160th SOAR/Night Stalkers). This time around, he unpacks the events of June 28th, 2005 in detail from his perspective – a day that now lives in infamy as 19 special operations servicemen lost their lives during Operation Red Wings (depicted in the book and film, Lone Survivor ). As someone who expe...

Daniel Bell is a Former US Army Special Operations Combat Medic, who served as a Flight Medic (160th SOAR/Night Stalkers) in the years following 9/11. In this episode, he unpacks the winding story of his military experiences that often included what seemed to be useless waiting, but what would turn out to be crucial preparation for a great and profound purpose. So many things we face don't make se...

Another one of our very own, Ernie Bywater (US Air Force, Ret.), joins The Warrior's Journey CEO, Kevin Weaver, on the podcast! In this episode, Ernie shares about his military service and how God used that experience in life-altering ways. He and his family would go on to transition out of military life into a life of ministry, but that transition didn't prove to be easy, as they endured unpreced...

This week, the trend continues as another one of our own joins the podcast: Network 211 and The Warrior's Journey President, Dr. Mark Flattery! In this episode, Mark shares the incredible story of how Network 211 came to be, and how a lifelong dream of reaching the military community with the gospel came to life as The Warrior's Journey. Find more information online at  https://www.thewarriorsjour...

The Warrior's Journey welcomes Eric Spencer (US Army, Ret.) to the team and to the podcast! From enlisting in the Marine Corps Reserve at 17 to retiring as a US Army officer, followed by time spent in Central Africa as a missionary and then joining The Warrior's Journey team stateside, Eric's entire life has been all about service. In this episode, he shares insights from his military experience,...

In this episode, Kevin Weaver and Rob Stone sit down for a candid, vulnerable, and sometimes uncomfortable conversation about something that is universally experienced, but rarely brought out into the light of day to be unpacked: sexual struggles and sin. Pornography has never been more accessible, and we live in a world that is driven by a perverted understanding of sex. The reality is, sexuality...

Rob Stone–retired Air Force pilot, missionary, and cancer survivor–returns to the podcast to talk more in depth about his perspective on suffering through the lens of his own life experiences. By living in light of eternity, he unpacks how he was able to not only endure suffering, but to learn and grow through it–and how you can too! To hear more of Rob's incredible story and profound insights, ch...

Listen in as Judy and Kevin pick up where they left off in their conversation about prayer. As vital as our one-on-one communication with God is, there are things that happen through praying with other people that just wouldn't happen otherwise. Prayer in community takes our life of faith to a whole new level. Step outside of your comfort zone and see what God can do through praying with and for t...

Judy McChrystal is back once again to continue a series of discussions on prayer with The Warrior's Journey CEO Kevin Weaver. This time around, they not only unpack what it looks like to converse with God, but what it looks like to converse with Him with others! Through times of group prayer, we learn more about who God is through the lens of the people we're praying with, and our relationships an...

In this special two-part interview, Kevin Weaver sits down with Lieutenant General Jerry Boykin (US Army, Ret.) for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation. In Part 2, LTG Boykin dives deeper into his most challenging personal experiences on the frontlines, and offering a glimpse as to how we can cling to hope in God even in our darkest hours. LTG Boykin was one of the original members of t...