We talk with Iraq War veteran and author Gene Bennett about PTSD, grief, and how faith, discipline, and real community can steady a life that still feels on edge. We also wrestle with the VA, medication culture, and why understanding and reconciliation matter more than winning arguments. 
• Gene’s background, family life, and time in Iraq 
• How Man Camp helps us slow down and listen to God 
• Why asking for God’s will changes our mindset 
• Using cooking, fitness, and creative projects to support mental health 
• Grief and unfinished work after losing veteran friends 
• Frustration with VA healthcare and pill-first treatment 
• Trenot as a tool to support better daily health habits 
• A call for churches to practice wiser communication using Job and Matthew 18 
• The idea that unity requires actual understanding, not assumptions 


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