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Episode 38 Discovering Your Identity Through Faith & Service with Willy Pascua, Marine SOF Veteran
Summary
In this episode, Barb Thompson interviews Willy Pascua, a former Marine Corps member, about his experiences and reflections on his military service. Willy shares how his early experiences and relationships shaped him into the person he is today. He discusses the significance of his military service, particularly his time in the Marine Corps Special Operations, and the importance of relationships and the impact of loss. Willy also opens up about the difficulties he faced, including the struggle to balance multiple roles and the challenges of transitioning out of the military. He reflects on his journey of self-discovery and finding his identity through faith and service. He shares how he was at his weakest moment when he found a Bible that caught his attention, leading him to realize that God had been with him all along. Willy emphasizes the importance of knowing who you are internally and eternally in order to move forward towards your purpose. He discusses the significance of living out your identity in relationship with others and the importance of serving and loving others. Willy also talks about his journaling practice and his desire to share his thoughts and experiences with others through his writing. You can find Willy's Suffer Better journal on Substack!
Takeaways
Early experiences and relationships play a significant role in shaping a person's character and values.
Military service, particularly in special operations, involves a unique set of challenges and sacrifices.
The most significant aspect of military service is the relationships formed and the impact of loss.
Balancing multiple roles and identities can be difficult for service members, and transitioning out of the military presents its own challenges.
Faith and family can provide support and guidance during difficult times. Knowing who you are internally and eternally is important for moving forward towards your purpose.
Living out your identity is best expressed in relationship with others.
Serving and loving others is a fundamental aspect of a fulfilling life.
Journaling can be a helpful practice for self-reflection and sharing thoughts and experiences with others.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
10:04 The Significance of Military Service
25:18 Living Out Identity in Relationship
33:23 Journaling for Self-Reflection and Sharing
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By Dr. Barb Thompson
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Summary
In this episode, Barb Thompson interviews Willy Pascua, a former Marine Corps member, about his experiences and reflections on his military service. Willy shares how his early experiences and relationships shaped him into the person he is today. He discusses the significance of his military service, particularly his time in the Marine Corps Special Operations, and the importance of relationships and the impact of loss. Willy also opens up about the difficulties he faced, including the struggle to balance multiple roles and the challenges of transitioning out of the military. He reflects on his journey of self-discovery and finding his identity through faith and service. He shares how he was at his weakest moment when he found a Bible that caught his attention, leading him to realize that God had been with him all along. Willy emphasizes the importance of knowing who you are internally and eternally in order to move forward towards your purpose. He discusses the significance of living out your identity in relationship with others and the importance of serving and loving others. Willy also talks about his journaling practice and his desire to share his thoughts and experiences with others through his writing. You can find Willy's Suffer Better journal on Substack!
Takeaways
Early experiences and relationships play a significant role in shaping a person's character and values.
Military service, particularly in special operations, involves a unique set of challenges and sacrifices.
The most significant aspect of military service is the relationships formed and the impact of loss.
Balancing multiple roles and identities can be difficult for service members, and transitioning out of the military presents its own challenges.
Faith and family can provide support and guidance during difficult times. Knowing who you are internally and eternally is important for moving forward towards your purpose.
Living out your identity is best expressed in relationship with others.
Serving and loving others is a fundamental aspect of a fulfilling life.
Journaling can be a helpful practice for self-reflection and sharing thoughts and experiences with others.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
10:04 The Significance of Military Service
25:18 Living Out Identity in Relationship
33:23 Journaling for Self-Reflection and Sharing