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Jackie Brewton never planned to be a speaker and an author. While managing a successful career in corporate America, Jackie volunteered her time mentoring younger ladies. It was in this role as a mentor that she kept hearing over and over about the regrets these younger ladies had because of poor relationship choices they had made. Jackie felt so burdened by this that 16 years ago she walked away from her successful corporate career to dedicate her life to helping teens make good choices. She is  the Founder and CEO of MotivationN3D, a motivational speaking company. In 2016, Jackie published a book for teen girls titled, 7 Secrets Guys Will Never Tell You. She currently resides in the metro Atlanta area. Recently Jackie was the keynote speaker at a daddy-daughter dance and was kind enough to talk about her keynote address in this interview. You can learn more about her and download her free e-book, “7 Things Every Parent of a  Teen Needs to Know Before Having the Talk” on her website, www.jackiebrewton.com. 

• Validation involves telling daughters they are loved and valued for who they are, not just for their appearance.
• Provision goes beyond financial support and includes being a role model and investing in experiences.
• Protection involves shielding daughters from negative influences in the media and teaching them to set boundaries.
• Guidance includes teaching self-control and helping daughters develop a sense of destiny and potential.

• The Power of Validation: Building Self-Esteem in Daughters
• Beyond Financial Support: Providing Role Models and Experiences

• "Love is unconditional, so that the first time a guy comes along and says, 'If you love me, you would,' she'll already know love is unconditional."
• "I would rather have his time than his money."
• "Fathers don't always understand how kids spell love. Kids spell love, T-I-M-E."

• The sovereignty of God can transform lives and provide purpose
• Building relationships and making personal connections are essential in ministry
• Small moments of grace and one-on-one encounters can have a significant impact
• Overcoming a dysfunctional childhood can shape one's approach to ministry
• Being a family life chaplain involves helping others navigate and heal from family challenges Take care of yourself and prioritize your own well-being, as it is the foundation for helping others.
• Remember that your first priority mission is the one under your own roof.
• Resist the trappings of institutional pressures and focus on being a minister and a pastor to those in need.
• Don't confuse relevance with sameness; be willing to look different and live according to your faith.
• Be a light in the darkness and inspire others through your personal example.

• The Power of Relationships in Ministry
• From Dysfunction to Faith: Joe LaHorn's Inspiring Journey Balancing the Roles of an Officer and a Pastor
• Finding Healing and Purpose as a Military Chaplain

• "God rolled out the red carpet for you."
• "I never give up on anybody. I never write anybody off as a lost cause."
• "I would shut the door to my office, flip off the light and hide under my desk."
• "I did that over and over and over again"
• "What the world needs is not more of you. It needs a more healthy you."
• "We've never had it better and hated it more."

Chaplain (COL) Gary Fisher just completed his tour as the USARPAC Chaplain. In this conversation, he shares his experiences as a chaplain in combat, and discusses the concept of moral injury. He talks about his upcoming book on trauma and the importance of addressing the whole person when dealing with trauma. He also shares personal stories, including an incident during a combat logistics patrol and a dignified transfer ceremony. Chaplain Fisher emphasizes the role of faith in processing and finding meaning in traumatic experiences.  He also talks about his role as General Flynn's chaplain and the importance of being prepared and integrated into the operations process. He believes that the Chaplain Corps can be a resource for unity which provides a different perspective in a divided nation. His advice to junior chaplains is to recognize that wherever they are, it is holy ground and to focus on serving others.

Takeaways

• Chaplain Fisher's upcoming book on trauma aims to provide a practical and accessible resource for service members and their families to understand the impact of trauma on the whole person.
• Moral injury is described as a broken moral expectation, where an individual's values or beliefs are compromised, leading to emotional and spiritual distress.
• Chaplain Fisher shares two significant experiences as a combat chaplain: a combat logistics patrol incident and a dignified transfer ceremony. These experiences shaped his understanding of the importance of his role and the power of presence in traumatic situations.
• Faith plays a significant role in finding meaning and processing traumatic experiences. 
• Chaplain Fisher emphasizes the ultimate solution of the atonement in addressing moral injury and finding healing.
• Chaplain Fisher highlights the need for chaplains to remain calm, provide clarity, and ensure the safety and well-being of those in their care during combat situations. Chaplains in the military face challenges such as moral injury and post-traumatic growth, and it is important for them to seek help and support when needed.
• Being integrated into the operations process and being prepared for engagements with commanders is crucial for chaplains to provide value and support.
• Faith, walk, and practice are essential in the Army and can be a source of unity and guidance in a divided society.
• The Chaplain Corps can be a resource for unity and provide a different perspective in a divided nation.

Sound Bites

"We felt like there needed to be a book that wasn't incredibly clinical, but also wasn't overwhelmingly theological to help." "To me, it's broken moral expectation." "I was there because God chose for me to be there at that time to be what he needed me to be and represent things that transcend this earth." "I want to be value added, a multiplier, not be a distraction." "I didn't know how bad I was until I got better." "This spirit lives in a carnal flesh and it is susceptible to everything that anybody else is susceptible to."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting 03:20 Understanding and Addressing Trauma 08:08 The Concept of Moral Injury 25:01 The Power of Presence in Traumatic Situations 29:53 Chaplains in Combat: Roles and Responsibilities 31:17 Challenges and Priorities 36:05 Moral Injury and Post-Traumatic Growth 38:01 Integration and Preparation 42:59 The Role of Faith 53:29 The Chaplain Corps and Unity

• Ayin shares his background and experiences growing up in Virginia after moving from Turkey.
• They discuss the economy and Ayin's work experience at Apple and Tesla.
• Ayin believes that Trump will win the upcoming elections based on conversations with international customers.
• Ayin emphasizes the importance of religion and getting closer to God, regardless of one's specific religious background.

• Predictions for the Upcoming Elections
• Exploring the Economy and Work Experience

• "2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range."
• "We need to be more religious. We need to follow God more."

War Stories is a collection of conversations with Servicemembers who share the memories that helped define their service. This collection is designed to preserve the legacy of military service, and honor the memory of those who served.

War Stories is a collection of conversations with Servicemembers who share the memories that helped define their service. This collection is designed to preserve the legacy of military service, and honor the memory of those who served.

Recently, The Greatest Generations Foundation brought a group of WW2 and Vietnam War veterans to the island of Oahu to observe the 80th Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack.

I was fortunate enough to meet these veterans at the Navy Hale Keiki School who has a close relationship with the Foundation. The students welcomed them as heroes and sang patriotic songs in honor of their service.

After the program, these veterans were kind enough to share their stories for this podcast. 

This particular interview was a surprise. We found out that Earl Chung, the bus driver for The Greatest Generation Foundation Tour, was himself a Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War. He is a Hawaiian native and is one of the most kind people I've ever met. He shares his incredible story of the evacuation of Saigon...and his love for Hawaii. 

War Stories is a collection of conversations with Servicemembers who share the memories that helped define their service. This collection is designed to preserve the legacy of military service, and honor the memory of those who served.

Recently, The Greatest Generations Foundation brought a group of WW2 and Vietnam War veterans to the island of Oahu to observe the 80th Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack.

I was fortunate enough to meet these veterans at the Navy Hale Keiki School who has a close relationship with the Foundation. The students welcomed them as heroes and sang patriotic songs in honor of their service.

After the program, these veterans were kind enough to share their stories for this podcast.

War Stories is a collection of conversations with Servicemembers who share the memories that helped define their service. This collection is designed to preserve the legacy of military service, and honor the memory of those who served.

Recently, The Greatest Generations Foundation brought a group of WW2 and Vietnam War veterans to the island of Oahu to observe the 80th Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack.

I was fortunate enough to meet these veterans at the Navy Hale Keiki School who has a close relationship with the Foundation. The students welcomed them as heroes and sang patriotic songs in honor of their service.

After the program, these veterans were kind enough to share their stories for this podcast.

War Stories is a collection of conversations with Servicemembers who share the memories that helped define their service. This collection is designed to preserve the legacy of military service, and honor the memory of those who served.

Recently, The Greatest Generations Foundation brought a group of WW2 and Vietnam War veterans to the island of Oahu to observe the 80th Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack.

I was fortunate enough to meet these veterans at the Navy Hale Keiki School who has a close relationship with the Foundation. The students welcomed them as heroes and sang patriotic songs in honor of their service.

After the program, these veterans were kind enough to share their stories for this podcast.

War Stories is a collection of conversations with Servicemembers who share the memories that helped define their service. This collection is designed to preserve the legacy of military service, and honor the memory of those who served.