21. Interview with Ron Breland: Somalia, Kosovo, and Iraq Veteran and Warrior Ranch Pastor

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we dig into the story of Ron Breland, a US Army Veteran of Somolia, Kosovo, and Iraq. Ron now serves as a Chaplain through a military outreach ministry called Warfighter Ranch. This ministry helps heal the invisible wounds of the heart, mind, and soul through Jesus Christ. Ron has reached out to over 20,000 Warfighters over the last 13 years using parachute cord pieces. Ron is the author of four books; including ”Ghost Nation – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Society”, which he co-wrote with his wife . The Breland's currently reside in Glendale, Arizona, have 5 children and 3 grandchildren.  Resources Desert Storm  Somalia Conflict  Kosovo Conflict  Iraq War  KLove 30 Day Challenge  Isaiah 6:8 Outreach Warfighter Ranch Episode Notes: Ron was homeless in high school then joined the Army and during his caareer deployed to Somalia, Kosovo, Iraq. Experienced mental health issues in Iraq. Medically retired from the military and struggled with anger and PTSD. Wife, Helen, led Ron back to Jesus. Nearly 10 years ago, Ron was on the brink of suicide. Standoff with family and public meltdown. Could he stand before God and justify that decision? Gave AirborneRon mission and shop to God and has seen things take off. Started Isaiah 6:8 outreach ministry 3 year social media fast and wife started KLove 30 day challenge   What book of the Bible do you go to in times of difficulty? John and Psalms (91) How do you make spiritual growth a daily priority? Read and pray together with wife Walk with those who are struggling where they’re at REFLECT: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ for this day! “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬ Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion