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Fear has become our culture's most effective currency. From news cycles that profit from panic to social media platforms that breed insecurity, we're constantly told to be afraid, to compare, and to consume. What happens when real anxiety gets buried under the noise? People retreat, suffering silently—not because they lack strength, but because vulnerability feels dangerous in a world that trivializes pain.

In this revealing episode, Tyler Fulton shares a transformative principle from his Marine Corps experience: the power of asking "then what?" When faced with intimidation, one Marine's calm response demonstrated how fear thrives in vague threats but loses power when confronted directly. For believers, this question holds even deeper significance—because every "then what?" eventually leads back to Christ. "If you're in Christ, every road leads back to Him," Tyler explains. "Even when your mind is racing, you're tethered to something unshakable."

Scripture doesn't ignore anxiety or treat it as a character flaw—it addresses it compassionately with practical paths forward. From Philippians' instruction to "pray about everything" to Peter's encouragement to "cast all your anxiety on him," God's Word offers a divine exchange: bring your worry and receive peace in return. Tyler outlines tangible steps for breaking anxiety's grip: embracing authenticity instead of hiding behind masks, building real face-to-face community rather than digital connection, managing mental input by prioritizing truth over endless scrolling, and practicing intentional rest as obedience rather than escape. "Perfect peace doesn't come from a perfect mind," Tyler reminds us. "It comes from a steady Savior."

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? You're not alone, not broken beyond repair, and not expected to manufacture perfect calm. Listen now to discover how anchoring to truth changes everything when the world feels uncertain.

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Episode 5: Steadfast Faith, Love in Action

What does it mean to stand firm when everything around you pushes back? In this episode of Combat Pastor, Tyler shares the story of a fellow Marine named Eitan, a man mocked for his faith, yet unshaken. Years later, that same man would show a powerful love that broke through Tyler’s pride and taught him a lesson about steadfast faith and love.

We’ll dive into what the Bible calls steadfast faith, why mockery often follows conviction, and how real love isn’t just something we say, it’s something we do. If you've ever felt like you’re not good enough for God, this one’s for you.

Listen in for encouragement, truth, and the reminder:
 You’re not too far gone. You’re just one step away from coming home.

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A moment inside a Chinook helicopter taught me that real leadership isn’t about being loud, it’s about being steady. In this episode, I share how trusting my commanding officer in combat helped me understand biblical leadership through the eyes of Joshua, Moses, and David.

You’ll learn why great leaders must first be great followers, and how trusting God’s authority shapes the way we lead our families, ministries, and communities.

Plus, I introduce my new children’s book, A Message to Dad, designed to raise kids who know how to carry the message.

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True strength isn't measured by physical power but by the ability to embrace pain and use it to serve others. I share how a grieving Irish mother whose Marine son was killed alongside me revealed a kind of strength that redefined everything I thought I knew.

• The redefinition of strength through pain and vulnerability
• Staff Sergeant Cardin's funeral and the powerful moment when wounded Marines wept together
• Meeting Cardin's mother who comforted me instead of needing comfort herself
• Finding biblical parallels to this strength in the suffering servant of Isaiah 53
• Wrestling with survivor's guilt and the haunting question of "why me?"
• Learning to trust God's higher perspective when we can only see part of the picture
• Understanding that Christianity isn't subtraction but transformation of desires
• Moving from merely surviving to living with purpose and meaning

If you're holding onto guilt, fear, comfort or control because it's all you've ever known, today might be the day to let go. You don't have to have it all figured out, just take one step toward the Father whose arms have been open the whole time.

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God's peace can find us even in our most chaotic moments, as demonstrated through my near-death experience after a rocket attack in Iraq. Though severely wounded and certain of death, I experienced a supernatural calm that defies logical explanation.

• The moment in Iraq when I was certain I would die from a second incoming rocket
• The strange peace I felt in darkness as I accepted my fate
• The presence I sensed with me during those moments between life and death
• Being pulled back to reality through a familiar smell from childhood
• The biblical foundation for "peace that surpasses understanding" (Philippians 4:7)
• Why suffering is a normal response to an abnormal situation
• How God uses our suffering to reach others who wouldn't hear otherwise
• The importance of naming our specific struggles rather than generalizing suffering
• Building trust with God through understanding His character
• Finding purpose in pain that might be intended to reach someone else

Look at the moments of chaos in your own life and consider if they might be part of God's bigger plan. Stay in the fight, keep the faith, hold fast and remember you're not walking alone.

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Episode 1 – Prepared by Providence (Part 1)
In this opening episode of Combat Pastor: Marines to Ministry, Tyler Fulton shares the story of the day a rocket strike in Iraq shattered his world and how that moment became a doorway to God’s unexpected provision. From battlefield trauma to raising children with special needs, Tyler reflects on how grace can rise from the wreckage, and how the worst day of your life may be the start of God’s bigger plan. If you’ve ever felt sidelined, broken, or forgotten, this episode will remind you: God’s not finished with your story.

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