In this episode, Haley and Dustin are joined by Major General Bob Dees, retired U.S. Army General and President of the National Center for Healthy Veterans. General Dees shares his powerful hope story of walking through the heartbreaking loss of his child and how he and his wife found comfort and healing through the love and support of the body of Christ.

Together, they explore the critical life skill of resilience—what it is, why it matters, and how we can develop it, especially in the face of life’s trials. General Dees also shares stories about the meaningful work being done at the National Center for Healthy Veterans and why caring for our veterans is more vital than ever.

This is a rich and heartfelt conversation on hope, resilience, and service. Whether you're facing a personal challenge or want to better support others, you’ll be encouraged and inspired by this episode.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in to learn more 

(02:31) Power of Resilience and Partnership 

(09:58) The Importance of Resilience and Connection 

(14:49) The Concept of Resilience (70 Seconds)

(22:07) Teaching Resilience and Life Lessons 

(27:28) The Impact of Trauma on Hope 

(45:53) Supporting Veterans and Building Resilience 

(53:20) Empowering Veterans for Future Success

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Resources from General Dees & The National Center for Healthy Veterans

Learn more about the National Center for Healthy Veterans: https://healthyveterans.org/

Refer a veteran to the National Center for Healthy Veterans: https://healthyveterans.org/give-help/#refer

Explore Gen. Dees’ Resilience Coaching Courses here: https://iccicoaching.com/mentoring/gen-bob-dees/

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Hope for the Heart resources:

Learn about our summer event on Mental Health and the Church: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/mental-health-and-the-church

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Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/ 

Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/ 

Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON 

Sign up for our fall Hope Together conference: https://hopetogether.com/ 

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

Proverbs 3:5-6 -- Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 13:12 – “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.”

John 16:33 -- “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Romans 5:3-5 -- “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”