Podcasts about cru military

Pittsburgh FamilyLife Affiliate staff member, Tim Tucker, interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, part of our Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed Christian counselor and associate pastor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.   They discuss the various signs of PTSD and the professional and spiritual help that is available for those who suffer with it.Nicole Langhorst is our special guest, who works with "Wounded Warriors Project" here in the Pittsburgh area.  She opens her heart to us by telling her story how Post Traumatic Stress has impacted her family.  For more help and information, please go to CRU Military.FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 7-9, 2025 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee.  To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

Pittsburgh FamilyLife Affiliate staff member, Tim Tucker, interviews Scott and Catherine Mercer, part of our Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed Christian counselor and associate pastor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.   They discuss the various signs of PTSD and the professional and spiritual help that is available for those who suffer with it.Nicole Langhorst is our special guest, who works with "Wounded Warriors Project" here in the Pittsburgh area.  She opens her heart to us by telling her story how Post Traumatic Stress has impacted her family.  For more help and information, please go to CRU Military.FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 7-9, 2025 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee.  To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can have a tremendous impact on military personnel and their families.  Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with Pittsburgh FamilyLife, discusses this issue with Jim Skal, founder and director of "Outdoor Immersion", a ministry to help veterans with PTS, encounter the beauty of God's creation in outdoor settings.  Jim interweaves those sights into spiritual discussions which can set the sight of those with PTS on a different trajectory in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. For more help and information, please go to CRU Military.FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 7-9, 2025 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee.  To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can have a tremendous impact on military personnel and their families.  Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with Pittsburgh FamilyLife, discusses this issue with Jim Skal, founder and director of "Outdoor Immersion", a ministry to help veterans with PTS, encounter the beauty of God's creation in outdoor settings.  Jim interweaves those sights into spiritual discussions which can set the sight of those with PTS on a different trajectory in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. For more help and information, please go to CRU Military.FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 7-9, 2025 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee.  To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

On our next episode of The MisFitNation with host Rich LaMonica, we welcome Beth Runkle, a dedicated military spouse of 25 years. Beth's journey of faith began a few years after marrying her military husband, sparked by her involvement in Bible study. Her relationship with Jesus Christ transformed her life and marriage, inspiring her and her husband to share their experiences with other military couples. After her husband's retirement, they joined Cru Military, a Campus Crusade for Christ division, and moved to Colorado to continue their gospel-centered ministry. They now serve as missionaries to the military, working with cadets at the Air Force Academy and engaging in ministry with couples and women at four military bases in Colorado Springs. Beth is also completing a master's degree from Gateway Seminary to enhance her ability to lead Bible studies with military spouses and women. She is set to publish a book, "Another Move, God? 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife," with B & H Publishing in October 2024. Beth and her husband are proud parents of two college-aged children. Tune In: Join us for an inspiring episode as Beth Runkle shares her journey of faith, resilience, and dedication to the military community. Her story is a testament to the power of faith and the importance of support within the military family. Become a Part of The MisFitNation https://linktr.ee/themisfitnation #BethRunkle #MilitarySpouse #FaithJourney #BibleStudy #CruMilitary #AirForceAcademy #MilitaryMinistry #ChristianFaith #Podcast #RichLaMonica #TheMisFitNation #Veterans #FirstResponders #GospelCentered #Resilience #MilitaryLife #InspirationalStories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    OCF MINISTRY NEWS  New Bible study available: Visit ocfusa.org/suffering to access this newest study, A Faithful Approach to Hardship and Suffering, on our website.  GivingTuesday fundraiser: Give the gift of Christlike leadership this GivingTuesday (3 Dec.) by visiting ocfusa.org/givingtuesday and donating now.  Job opening at WSS: If you would like more information and/or an application for this ministry opportunity, contact the WSS Center Director Paul Robyn (wssdirector@ocfusa.org) or the WSS Director of Hospitality Susanne Pappal (wssoffice@ocfusa.org), or call the main office via 814-623-5583. Visit ocfusa.org/job-openings to learn more about or to apply for the new facilities director position at White Sulphur Springs in Pennsylvania.  Winter Retreats at OCF Conference Centers: Visit whitesulphursprings.org/winter-retreat to register for one of White Sulphur Springs' Winter Retreat sessions, or visit springcanyon.org/winter-retreat to register for one of Spring Canyon's Winter Retreat sessions.  Ministry update from MMI OCF: Visit ocfusa.org/directory to learn more about and connect with local fellowships like the one at MMI in Alabama.  ASK OCF  Lt Col Larry Sherbondy, USAF (Ret.), who serves as the OCF Director of ROTC Ministry, answered this question from another OCFer: How much time might be involved in participating in or starting an ROTC OCF group?  Many resources and opportunities await those interested in plugging into ROTC ministry. Visit ocfusa.org/rotc to get in touch with Larry, check out upcoming ROTC events, and more.  If you have a question that you want us to consider for a future “Ask OCF” segment, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org.  GUEST SPOTLIGHT  Today's guest spotlight features two military spouses: Beth Runkle and Corrie Reeter. Beth and her husband currently serve with Cru Military, and she recently published a book called “Another Move, God?: 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife.” Corrie is a blogger with a dynamic following on Instagram as @ajoyfulmilspouse, where she and her followers celebrate the uniqueness, blessings, and adventures of military marriage and family life.  Speaking from their experiences as military spouses, Beth and Corrie discuss the bitterness that may arise for some military spouses as they experience deployments, moves, and more. In the course of this conversation, we reference Beth's list of 10 ways to overcome bitterness and resentment, which you can view here.   If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic we should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org.  POINTS TO PONDER  As you listen to this conversation with Beth and Corrie, here are a few questions to ponder in your personal time, with a small group, or with a mentor:  When was a time you personally experienced bitterness in your life as a military service member and/or spouse?   How did you overcome that bitterness?  In what ways is the military life a sanctifying one?  What is the value of counting your blessings, entrusting everything to the Lord, and maintaining an eternal perspective? 

Today, we have a guest speaker, Beth Runkle. Beth and her husband serve with Cru Military®. She served as a military wife during her husband's 25-year career with the Air Force. She disciples and conducts Bible studies for female cadets and young military spouses. Having come to faith through Bible study, she has led small groups for military couples and taught Bible study for 23 years. She is also a women's ministry speaker in various venues. She earned her Master of Theological Studies at Gateway Seminary and is releasing a book for military wives called Another Move, God? 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife with B&H Publishing Group in October of 2024. The Runkles have two kids in college.Join us as we sit down with Beth to explore how military wives can go from just surviving to truly thriving. Drawing from her personal experience as a military spouse, Beth shares three specific ways to embrace confidence and joy in military life. Learn how to build a strong support system, handle military deployments with grace, and prioritize self-care (in Christ) as a military wife. With faith-based encouragement and practical survival tips, Beth offers advice on personal growth and living a confident, fulfilled life as a military spouse. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or seeking new ways to thrive in your military wife journey, this episode will inspire you with faith, hope, and actionable strategies.Beth Runkle Resources:-Beth's Website-Beth's Instagram-Beth's Facebook-Pre-Order Link for her book: Another Move, God-FREE Leader Guide for Another Move God-Blog Post on ResentmentWOMEN SOARING Resources:women-soaring.comWOMEN SOARING INSTAGRAMWOMEN SOARING FACEBOOK

Longtime friend and member of the extended Roby family, Paul Little, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Our relationship with Paul began in the early 2000s when he served as the company's IT consultant.  At the time, there was only one computer under the Roby roof!  Paul shares details about his time serving in the United States Marine Corps starting in 1986, the effects that his time as a Marine and Drill Instructor had on his marriage, his post military life in Charlotte working in the technology industry, and the undeniable call he received from God that led him back to the military.  Today, Paul and his wife serve and encourage young Marines through their fulltime missionary work with Cru Military.  Tune in to receive some of this encouragement, and to enjoy a few laughs as the guys share fun memories of their time working together and the lifelong friendships that were built along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth Runkle's husband, Bryan, served in the Air Force for 25 years. During that time, Beth was an unbelievably supportive spouse, sacrificing along with her husband while he served to protect our amazing country.  Military life is not easy for the soldier or their spouse and families. It is a world that few of us civilians could comprehend.  Bryan and Beth battled with primary and secondary infertility, and the experience was devastating.  They were unsure at one point that God's plan was for them to h ave a child or children of their own.  Reaching out to the adoption agencies, they found a precious baby boy and absolutely fell in love with him.  They were ecstatic to have their precious baby and put their plans for more children into God's hands.  He answered their prayers when they least expected and Beth became pregnant and had a darling baby girl. Although they wanted a giant plethora of children of their own, God had different plans when he put Beth into a ministry of helping female cadets and young military spouses.  As she and her husband began guiding and assisting the younger generations through military life and marriage life, it became very apparent to both of them that God had blessed them with hundreds of spiritual children.  The love and connection that Beth has with those she has mentored and ministered to has surpassed her dream of having those children of her own. She has more children than she ever imagined, and the number continues to grow all the time.  God is so very faithful and so wonderful in His ways. I encourage you to reach out to someone in the military or someone who has served and thank them for their sacrifice and service.  Beth Runkle  brunkle1990@gmail.com https://www.bethrunkle.com https://www.facebook.com/beth.p.runkle; https://www.instagram.com/bethprunkle/

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder  (PTSD) can have a tremendous impact on military personnel and their families.  Tm Tucker, on affiliate staff with Pittsburgh FamilyLife, discusses this issue with Jim Skal, founder and director of "Outdoor Immersion", a ministry to help veterans with PTS encounter the beauty of God's creation in outdoor settings.  Jim interweaves those sights into spiritual discussions which can set the sights of those with PTS on a different trajectory in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.For more help and information, please go to CRU Military or FamilyLife.com.Also,  please plan to help and strengthen your marriage this fall by attending one of our two "Weekend To Remember' marriage getaways at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township, or any of the WTR's around the country!   Go to "WeekendToRemember.com to register and save $100/couple by using the group name 'weekendtogether'.  Active military couples can save $230/couple!

Tm Tucker, on affiliate staff with Pittsburgh FamilyLife, discusses with Scott and Catherine Mercer (part of the Pittsburgh FamilyLife team) and Tom (associate pastor and licensed Christian counselor) and Pam Jones (Pittsburgh real estate agent) about the struggles military families face today, especially with those who have long deployments.  Allen and Sarah DiFrischia are our guests,  Allen being in the Air Force at the refueling wing near the Pittsburgh International airport.  Both Allen and Sarah are also part of our Pittsburgh FamilyLife team.  Their insights into their lives as a military family and how God has been so faithful to them, will bring encouragement and help and hope to military families everywhere.For more help and information, please go to CRU Military or FamilyLife.com.Also,  please plan to help and strengthen your marriage this fall by attending one of our two "Weekend To Remember' marriage getaways at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township, or any of the WTR's around the country!   Go to "WeekendToRemember.com to register and save $100/couple by using the group name 'weekendtogether'.  Active military couples can save $230/couple!

Tm Tucker, on affiliate staff with Pittsburgh FamilyLife, discusses with Scott and Catherine Mercer (part of the Pittsburgh FamilyLife team) and Tom (associate pastor and licensed Christian counselor) and Pam Jones (Pittsburgh real estate agent) about the struggles military families face today, especially with those who have long deployments.  Allen and Sarah DiFrischia are our guests,  Allen being in the Air Force at the refueling wing near the Pittsburgh International airport.  Both Allen and Sarah are also part of our Pittsburgh FamilyLife team.  Their insights into their lives as a military family and how God has been so faithful to them, will bring encouragement and help and hope to military families everywhere.For more help and information, please go to CRU Military or FamilyLife.com.Also,  please plan to help and strengthen your marriage this fall by attending one of our two "Weekend To Remember' marriage getaways at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township, or any of the WTR's around the country!   Go to "WeekendToRemember.com to register and save $100/couple by using the group name 'weekendtogether'.  Active military couples can save $230/couple!

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder  (PTSD) can have a tremendous impact on military personnel and their families.  Tm Tucker, on affiliate staff with Pittsburgh FamilyLife, discusses with Scott and Catherine Mercer (part of the Pittsburgh FamilyLife team) and Tom (associate pastor and licensed Christian counselor) and Pam Jones (Pittsburgh real estate agent), the various signs of PTSD and the professional and spiritual help that is available for those who suffer with it.Nicole Langhorst is our special guest, who works with "Wounded Warriors Project" here in the Pittsburgh area.  She opens her heart to us by telling  her story how PTS  has impacted her and her family.For more help and information, please go to CRU Military or FamilyLife.com.Also,  please plan to help and strengthen your marriage this fall by attending one of our two "Weekend To Remember' marriage getaways at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township, or any of the WTR's around the country!   Go to "WeekendToRemember.com to register and save $100/couple by using the group name 'weekendtogether'.  Active military couples can save $230/couple!

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder  (PTSD) can have a tremendous impact on military personnel and their families.  Tm Tucker, on affiliate staff with Pittsburgh FamilyLife, discusses with Scott and Catherine Mercer (part of the Pittsburgh FamilyLife team) and Tom (associate pastor and licensed Christian counselor) and Pam Jones (Pittsburgh real estate agent), the various signs of PTSD and the professional and spiritual help that is available for those who suffer with it.Nicole Langhorst is our special guest, who works with "Wounded Warriors Project" here in the Pittsburgh area.  She opens her heart to us by telling  her story how PTS  has impacted her and her family.For more help and information, please go to CRU Military or FamilyLife.com.Also,  please plan to help and strengthen your marriage this fall by attending one of our two "Weekend To Remember' marriage getaways at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township, or any of the WTR's around the country!   Go to "WeekendToRemember.com to register and save $100/couple by using the group name 'weekendtogether'.  Active military couples can save $230/couple!

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder  (PTSD) can have a tremendous impact on military personnel and their families.  Tm Tucker, on affiliate staff with Pittsburgh FamilyLife, discusses this issue with Jim Skal, founder and director of "Outdoor Immersion", a ministry to help veterans with PTS encounter the beauty of God's creation in outdoor settings.  Jim interweaves those sights into spiritual discussions which can set the sights of those with PTS on a different trajectory in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.For more help and information, please go to CRU Military or FamilyLife.com.Also,  please plan to help and strengthen your marriage this fall by attending one of our two "Weekend To Remember' marriage getaways at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township, or any of the WTR's around the country!   Go to "WeekendToRemember.com to register and save $100/couple by using the group name 'weekendtogether'.  Active military couples can save $230/couple!

Military families know all about change and they are driven to create community fast. Otherwise, they suffer the inevitable consequence of loneliness if they don't.Beth Runkle shares her experience as a military spouse and how she learned to break the cycle of loneliness and create community and impact those around her. Resources for military families:Cru Military's resource store: https://crumilitary.org/store/ including the marriage studies, the Bible study for military spouses, and the Combat Trauma Healing Manual and the When War Comes Home Manual.REBOOT for Combat Trauma - https://crumilitary.org/reboot-course/  And, here is the link to REBOOT where listeners can find courses that help with Combat Trauma Healing in your local area: https://rebootrecovery.comGuest Bio:Beth is a proud military spouse of 25 years. She began a relationship with Jesus Christ a few years after she wed her military husband because of her involvement in a Bible Study. Beth and her husband saw their lives and marriage dramatically transformed by Christ and the Biblical blueprint for marriage and began sharing that information with other military couples. After 25 years, her husband was ready to retire but they weren't ready to leave gospel-centered ministry to the military behind. So, they joined Cru Military's staff, a Campus Crusade for Christ division, and moved to Colorado. They work as missionaries to the military and are engaged in ministry to cadets at the Air Force Academy and other ministries to couples and women at the 4 military bases in Colorado Springs. Beth is completing a master's degree from Gateway Seminary to better equip her for leading Bible study with military spouses and women. Beth and her husband have two kids in college.Host Bio:Teresa Janzen, M.Ed., celebrates God's radical abundance as an international author, speaker, coach, and podcast host. More than twenty years in leadership and global ministry drives her to share inspiring stories with wit and insight. Her candid and personable style is sure to capture the heart of any audience. Teresa is a Board-Certified Christian Master Mental Health Coach (BCCMMHC), oral Bible study trainer, and professional life coach empowering the weary, worried, and wounded to experience God's radical abundance in work, life, and relationships. She also serves as a mentor to presidents of Word Weaver's International online writing groups and enjoys helping authors grow in their craft. Currently residing in sub-Saharan Africa, Teresa and her husband, Dan, frequently travel back to North America for speaking engagements and to visit their growing gaggle of grandchildren.Support the show

We are living in unprecedented times. We need sound wisdom to help us courageously navigate the unfamiliar terrain. How do we establish and grow mentorship-like relationships that help us grow? We are finding the answer to that question and more on the podcast!In this series, we've been moving through the book of Ruth, looking at the relationship between Ruth and Naomi. Ruth's humility, paired with Naomi's wisdom, made them a dynamic duo! We have so much to learn from their story!We are in chapter three this week with military missionary Beth Runkle. Beth and her husband work for Cru Military, serving cadets at the Air Force Academy and military couples at the four military bases in Colorado Springs. Beth engages in one-on-one discipleship with female cadets and military spouses as part of her ministry. You are going to enjoy this conversation so much! We pray you walk away realizing how much you have to learn from the women around you and how much you have to offer the girls in your life as well! Wherever you are right now, pop in some earbuds and join us at this table of brave conversation!  Learn more about Brave Girls Gather here. Download the Made 2B Mentored Share Guide, a mini-Bible study on the book of Ruth, here. 

Jay's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: LEARNER, IDEATION, CONNECTEDNESS, STRATEGIC & CONTEXT   Driven by a commitment to multiplying discipleship, Jay and his wife Laurie constantly dream of creative learning and leadership development venues for King and Kingdom. They want to be a voice for forgotten leaders.   Jay and Laurie Lorenzen have served with several missionary orders for 45 years - 20 years associate staff with Cru Military, 25 years full-time staff with Cru/Campus Crusade for Christ, and for the last three years with Global Service Associates.   Before beginning full-time missionary work, Jay spent his last 12 years of active duty military as an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Air Force Academy—during which he and Laurie began the Cru Military movement there.    Prior to his Academy assignment, Jay was a KC-135 Navigator for four years before being selected for an Olmsted Fellowship at Tuebingen Universitat in Germany. After studying in Tuebingen, Jay attended Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University for his MA, followed by a Ph.D. sponsorship at the University of Denver.    After he retired, he completed an MDiv at Denver Seminary.   Now, in addition to serving with the Cru's Military Ministry and Faculty Commons (Cru's ministry to faculty), Jay and Laurie helped lead the informal Gospel in Action initiative within the US Campus Ministry—attempting to wed together the bold proclamation and compassionate demonstration of the gospel into local movements.    He and his wife Laurie have also directed the “If Properly Led Leadership Development Conference” at Gettysburg, PA (see ifproperlyled.org, now called  [thehighgroundatgettysburg.org](http://thehighgroundatgettysburg.org/) ) for the last 25 years.   Jay and Laurie have four married children and 15 grandchildren.    When not traveling, Jay and Laurie live in Lake George, CO, near the Tarryall River, an excellent trout stream. You can follow Jay at jaylorenzen on instagram

The mission “for us, specifically…it's spiritual fitness,” says Dave Eatman, Marine veteran and CRU National Director. The ministry offers “discipleship, education and mentoring and encouragement to serve Christ well and walk with Christ well while in uniform.” The CRU tactical plan hinges on partnership with on-base chaplains and local pastors who wish to serve military members. Air1's Monika Kelly reports. (Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved 2022)

The mission “for us, specifically…it's spiritual fitness,” says Dave Eatman, retired Marine and CRU National Director. The ministry offers “discipleship, education and mentoring and encouragement to serve Christ well and walk with Christ well while in uniform.” The CRU tactical plan hinges on partnership with on-base chaplains and local pastors who wish to serve military members. K-LOVE's Monika Kelly reports. (Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved 2022)

Happy Holidays!  During this season of gratitude and joy we are going back and unwrapping the gems found in past episodes that we may need to listen to again before 2022.  Joining me for this Unwrap & Recap series is my guest co-host Juvilyn Garcia.  Juvilyn is the 2020-2021 Armed Forces Insurance MCRD San Diego Spouse of the Year & our Hearts & Stripes episode 50 guest that shared on effective communication in your marriage.   Bree's Takeaways  - I really enjoyed doing the marriage & faith series, episodes 87-91. - Beth Runkleof Cru Military was so transparent about her initial bitterness & even said she “hated” the military lifestyle so it's great to hear how her heart was changed through bible studies and marriage conferences to not just draw closer to her spouse but also our military community. - I will try to host a small group study on marriage. When you have to lead, you learn more.   Juvilyn's Takeaways - Marriage is sacrificial. We don't know what we sign up for, but putting your faith first makes all the difference. -  The joint calling.  It was huge that she saw that they were called to do this work together as often we talk on individual calling.   We Hope You Had A Happy Thanksgiving!    Cru Military: https://crumilitary.org   LEARN MORE ABOUT COMMAND COLLECTIVE! https://www.breecarroll.com/community     Listen to our Heart Tracks II playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ymOG8ArepaBYgIqCe4vmisi=7cbbfc02b0484f67   Let's Connect: Join us in the Hearts & Stripes Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsstripes To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, coaching and more head to https://www.breecarroll.com Connects with Bree on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll Connect with Bree on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsbreecarroll

A retired Army Infantryman, Jeff Bearden served his nation for more than 22 years. He is a combat veteran of Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jeff currently serves his community full time as the Local Director for Cru Military in the Ft Benning/Columbus, Georgia area. Jeff partners with Chaplains, Commanders, and local churches to provide for the spiritual fitness of soldiers and their families. Jeff's story is one of finding purpose through serving others. Watch A More Elite Podcast with Tony Mayne live on Tony's Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn pages or download episodes on tonymayne.podbean.com. AMEP is proudly supported by The Texas Silver Rush, Veteran Investment Planning, and Three Rangers Brewing Company.

A retired Army Infantryman, Jeff Bearden served his nation for more than 22 years. He is a combat veteran of Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jeff currently serves his community full time as the Local Director for Cru Military in the Ft Benning/Columbus, Georgia area. Jeff partners with Chaplains, Commanders, and local churches to provide for the spiritual fitness of soldiers and their families. Jeff's story is one of finding purpose through serving others. Watch A More Elite Podcast with Tony Mayne live on Tony's Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn pages or download episodes on tonymayne.podbean.com. AMEP is proudly supported by The Texas Silver Rush, Veteran Investment Planning, and Three Rangers Brewing Company.

This week, I'm talking to Air Force spouse and missionary Megan Brown! Megan B. Brown is a seasoned military spouse and military missionary. She is the Military Liaison for the Speak Up Conference Global Missions Military Scholarship and the 2019-Armed Forces Insurance Robins AFB Military Spouse of the Year. She is passionate about military mission work and teaching and preaching about Jesus in and out of the local church. Her Bible study, Summoned: Answering a Call to the Impossible, published by Moody Publishers in Chicago, released in May 2021. She lives in south Mississippi with her husband, Keith, and their energetic kiddos. She is a Bible teacher, speaker, and freelance writer. To learn more or connect with Megan, visit meganbbrown.com. On this episode, we talk about Megan's new book, Summoned and how the study came about. Megan also shares her heart for military families, her work with Cru Military, and how has God met her in some dark places, and the hope you can also find. As she says, the gospel wrecked her, but through her experiences and finding strength in Christ, it also caused her to see herself in God's greater plan. She reminds us, “From cover to cover of the Bible, women have been involved.” See this episode's complete show notes.  Jen's "favorite things" this week:  Blackberries All Year: picture book by military spouse Courtney Woodruff. Part of the proceeds support fostering and adoptive parents! Jen is on the Call to Marriage podcast this week, talking about deployment and the holidays! Get my book, You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse Connect with Milspouse Matters on Instagram Christian Military Spouse Facebook Group Find the complete Milspouse Matters show archive and listen to every episode!

We are kicking off our Faith & Marriage Series here on Hearts & Stripes podcast.  Today we have the pleasure to speak with Beth RunkleI of Cru Military.  She serves, alongside her husband, as the director of the Central Region of Cru Military. They are missionaries to the military.   In this episode we discuss: How crucial it is to have a growing relationship with the Lord to navigate the turbulent waters of military life.   Beth's desire to inspire military spouses to gain insight in how to better support their spouse's calling to serve in the military and embrace their mission as a joint calling to minister to those in their community as they move around and serve their nation. How to connect with and lead a Cru Military small group.   More on Beth: Beth Runkle was married to her Air Force man during his 25 years of service which included 14 moves, 4 deployments, and 2 Command tours. For the past 4 years they worked with Cru Military as missionaries and now serve as the Central Region directors for the national team. She began a relationship with Jesus Christ a few years after marrying her military husband and says, “... my marriage was saved by us becoming believers”. During the first three years of marriage, Beth was an incredibly reluctant and bitter military wife.  A relationship with Jesus dramatically transformed their marriage and taught them to continue to make deposits in their own marriage by leading others in military small group Bible studies wherever the assignment landed them.  Beth has taught Bible study for 20 years and is completing a Master's in Theological Studies from Gateway Seminary. Resource: Cru Military  https://crumilitary.org https://www.facebook.com/milmin   Did you miss #MMD2021 ?!  No worries.  Listen in and check out the replays still available on the Military Marriage Day Facebook page.   For more on Military Marriage Day and the Military Marriage Resource Hub visit: https://www.militarymarriageday.com IG https://www.instagram.com/militarymarriageday/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/militarymarriageday   Today's Heart Track Revelation Song by Passion, Kari Jobe Listen to our Heart Tracks II playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ymOG8ArepaBYgIqCe4vmisi=7cbbfc02b0484f67   Resource: Join us in the Hearts & Stripes Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsstripes To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, coaching and more head to https://www.breecarroll.com Connects with us on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsbreecarroll

Welcome to Hearts & Stripes podcast!  In today's heart to heart we have the opportunity to talk with Bible teacher and military missionary, Megan B. Brown.  Lean in as she shares her military marriage story is one of love and salvation.  When a deployment scare shook her, she learned to rely on the Word of God and started the journey to becoming the Bible teacher she is today.  Now, we get the inside scoop on her latest book, Summoned, and discover a message that is for all. MEGAN B. BROWN is a seasoned military spouse, mother, Bible teacher, and military missionary with Cru Military. She is passionate about sharing the gospel of Jesus to the active-duty military community in hopes of kickstarting restoration and revival. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a degree in Ministry Leadership, Megan lives in south Mississippi with her husband, MSgt Keith Brown, U. S. Air Force, and their four energetic children.  Book:  Summoned: Answering a Call to the Impossible: An 8-Week Study of Esther (Moody Publishers) WIN 1 of 5 copies of Summoned by emailing me directly at bree@bcarrollevents.com! Heart Track: Build My Life by the Housefires   Listen to our Heart Tracks II playlist on Spotify   Military Marriage Day Summit info here at www.militarymarriageday.com! Resource: Join us in the Hearts & Stripes Facebook Group. We are in the middle of a four week challenge discussing identity.  It's not too late to be a part.   To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, coaching and more head to https://breecarroll.com/ Connects with us on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll/ Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsbreecarroll

International studies expert Glen Duerr looks at the historical and cultural influences that affect why nations like Russia and China act the way they do on the world stage.  Cru Military's Megan Brown, author of "Summoned," talks about being a military wife, as well as her study on Esther.

Author, Megan B. Brown, is a guest on Dawn and Steve Mornings to discuss her 8-Week Study of Esther called "Summoned: Answering a Call to the Impossible." Encounter the beauty of God's faithfulness - all through the life of one woman: Esther. Megan is a seasoned military spouse, mother, Bible teacher, and military missionary with Cru Military. She is passionate about sharing the gospel of Jesus to the active duty military community in hopes of kickstarting restoration and revival. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a degree in Ministry Leadership, Megan lives in south Mississippi with her husband, MSgt Keith Brown, U. S. Air Force, and their four energetic children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode Sarah chats with Chris and Rahnella Adsit, the writers behind the Combat Trauma Healing Manual and When War Comes Home. Chris and Rahnella Adsit have been serving Christian nonprofit programs for forty years. They served with Cru, Athletes in Action, Cru Military, and founded Branches of Valor International, a nonprofit serving military and first responder families whose lives have been touched by service-related stress and trauma. Branches of Valor facilitated small, weekly group meetings called Rally Point Groups, where members developed a sense of family, trust and mutual support, to help each other connect with God and heal their mind, body and soul after trauma. In 2017, Chris and Rahnella merged Branches of Valor with Reboot Recovery, an organization also focusing on helping military and first responder families, so they could increase their impact together. Rahnella is now Reboot's International Director and Chris is their National Resource Coordinator. They've authored several books, including the Combat Trauma Healing Manual and When War Comes Home workbook, both of which had life-changing impacts on both Sarah and John. Plus, the First Responder Healing Manual, among others. They live in Eugene, Oregon, where they have raise four children, including an Afghanistan war veteran, a wildland firefighter and the wife of a Marine Major. In this episode we chat about: How the Combat Trauma Healing manual came together through Cru Military Recovering from a 100% disabled PTSD status Healing from trauma takes great courage, but it's possible Letting our lives be ruled by love, not fear The more you choose love over fear, the easier it gets Self-love is just as important as loving others Using a sabbath (one day of rest per week) to stay healthy We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show: https://www.bravelove.tv/recovering-from-trauma-and-ptsd-takes-courage-butit's-100%-possible,-with-chris-&-rahnella-adsit-(episode-7)/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message

How many times can we be overwhelmed and anxious with all the circumstances in life? We are reminded to stop and take a breath and be still before the Lord. Carrie Pollack from Cru Military came to share our devotion this week.