Thundering Legion Podcast: Armed Forces Members United In Christ

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we continue Part 11 of our “Man After God’s Heart: Life of David” when David Praises God’s Deliverance from Enemies and Saul (2 Samuel 22/Psalm 18) Episode Notes: Recap Parts 1-10: Part 1: Reign of Saul in 1 Samuel 1-18 and rise of David (1 Samuel 19:11-18/Psalm 56). Part 2: David Flees from Saul (1 Sam 21:10-15/Psalm 56). Part 3: David hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 22:1-2/Psalm 142). Part 4: David’s contact with Ahimelech Results in Priests’ Death (1 Sam 22:7-18/Psalm 52). Part 5: David exiled into wilderness of Judah (1 Sam 22:5; 23:14-18/Psalm 63) & David cornered by Saul (1 Sam 23:19-29/Psalm 54). Part 6: David again hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 24/Psalm 57). Part 7: David’s Victories (2 Samuel 8/1 Chronicles 18, Psalm 60). Part 8: David Sleeps with Bathsheba and Murders Uriah (2 Samuel 12:7;9-14/Psalm 51. Part 9: Part 9: David Flees from His Son Absalom (2 Samuel 15:13-23/Psalm 3). Part 10: David’s Reputation is Attacked (2 Samuel 16:5-13/Psalm 7) Part 11 Takeaways: How do we respond to success? Who gets credit for our successes? How do we see God working through our efforts? How do we avoid complacency after success? Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ today: ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: Share with an armed forces member Follow Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion  

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we continue Part 10 of our “Man After God’s Heart: Life of David” when David’s Reputation is Attacked (2 Samuel 16:5-13/Psalm 7) Episode Notes: Recap Parts 1-9: Part 1: Reign of Saul in 1 Samuel 1-18 and rise of David (1 Samuel 19:11-18/Psalm 56). Part 2: David Flees from Saul (1 Sam 21:10-15/Psalm 56). Part 3: David hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 22:1-2/Psalm 142). Part 4: David’s contact with Ahimelech Results in Priests’ Death (1 Sam 22:7-18/Psalm 52). Part 5: David exiled into wilderness of Judah (1 Sam 22:5; 23:14-18/Psalm 63) & David cornered by Saul (1 Sam 23:19-29/Psalm 54). Part 6: David again hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 24/Psalm 57). Part 7: David’s Victories (2 Samuel 8/1 Chronicles 18, Psalm 60). Part 8: David Sleeps with Bathsheba and Murders Uriah (2 Samuel 12:7;9-14/Psalm 51. Part 9: Part 9: David Flees from His Son Absalom (2 Samuel 15:13-23/Psalm 3) Part 10 Takeaways: How do we know when to act and when to accept? Psalms 141:5. How can David claim to be upright in heart after previous failures (Bathsheba and Uriah)? How can someone before Christ have the same hope that we have now looking back on Christ? Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ today: ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: Share with an armed forces member Follow Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion  

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we build on Episode 37: Spiritual Threats, Weapons, and Tactics (w/ Major James “Hook” Knauss). In Episode 37, we discussed the Word of God as our our offensive weapon. In today’s interview, we are going to get to know our weapon better. Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”  Ephesians 6:17 "Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Resources: Thundering Legion Episode 37: Spiritual Threats, Weapons, and Tactics (w/ Major James “Hook” Knauss) Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy Alexander the Great and Hellenization Old Testament Passages Cited by Jesus Christ The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus Secular historical sources: "The Bible Says Jesus Was Real. What Other Proof Exists?" Discussion questions: What is the Bible? Inerrant, Infallible, Inspired Word of God What are some common objections to the authority of the bible? How did the Bible as we have it today come into existence? Old Testament: Jewish scriptures as accepted by the Jews. New Testament: Process of textual criticism by councils and people. How did history, language, and culture affect the Bible? New Testament written in Greek (Alexander the Great hellinization). Manuscript evidence: We have numerous fragments of scripture within 25 to a couple hundred years of the actual event.  1 Cor 15:3 lists “in accordance of the scriptures” people that Jesus appeared to. If original witnesses are still alive when manuscripts published, they are more likely to be accure Other secular historical sources document basic parts of Jesus' life and the Gospel narrative. How can Christians be confident in the authority of the Bible? All the disciples go to death confessing Jesus as Lord and resurrection, except John who was exiled to Patmos. Nobody will die for a lie, but people will die for something they believe is true. If we claim the Gospel message, Jesus claims the scriptures are true. So we either accept or reject Jesus as Lord. Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ for this day! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: Share with an armed forces member Follow Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion  

Today we continue Part 9 of our “Man After God’s Heart: Life of David” when David Flees from His Son Absalom (2 Samuel 15:13-23/Psalm 3) Episode Notes: Recap Parts 1-8: Part 1: Reign of Saul in 1 Samuel 1-18 and rise of David (1 Samuel 19:11-18/Psalm 56). Part 2: David Flees from Saul (1 Sam 21:10-15/Psalm 56). Part 3: David hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 22:1-2/Psalm 142). Part 4: David’s contact with Ahimelech Results in Priests’ Death (1 Sam 22:7-18/Psalm 52). Part 5: David exiled into wilderness of Judah (1 Sam 22:5; 23:14-18/Psalm 63) & David cornered by Saul (1 Sam 23:19-29/Psalm 54). Part 6: David again hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 24/Psalm 57). Part 7: David’s Victories (2 Samuel 8/1 Chronicles 18, Psalm 60). Part 8: David Sleeps with Bathsheba and Murders Uriah (2 Samuel 12:7;9-14/Psalm 51. Part 9 Takeaways: When do we act and when do we accept? What kind of legacy are we leaving? How do we accept responsibility despite our flaws? How do we have confidence of an upright heart before God? Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ today! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we dig into the story of Jason Bilbro who is a 24-year veteran of the United States Navy. While on active duty, he made seven deployments, visiting 39 countries around the globe. He completed his BA in English from the University of Missouri (Columbia) and his MS in Human Systems Integration from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 2019 to pursue the call of God on his life and moved with his wife and two daughters to Ozark, MO. Jason completed his MA in Theological Studies from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, in May of 2023 and is currently enrolled in the Doctorate of Ministry program, with an emphasis in contextual leadership and spiritual formation. Jason and his wife Tatum both have a heart for pastoral and marriage ministry, and to develop passionate followers of Jesus Christ.  Resources: Vimeo: Jason and Tatum’s Marriage Testimony Broken Bonds Ministry (Website) Broken Bonds Ministry (Facebook) The great porn experiment | Gary Wilson | TEDxGlasgow Your Brain on Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows Brene Brown TED Talk: The power of vulnerability Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles for a Healthy Soul Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Jesus Is the Question: The 307 Questions Jesus Asked and the 3 He Answered Talk: Do You Want to Get Well? Thundering Legion Podcast Episode 19: Is Pornography Killing Your Soul, Relationships, and Military Unit? (with Sam Logan) Episode Notes: Background: Diagnosted with ADHD early. Achievement oriented: joined Navy out of high school. Got married after deployment and immediately regretted decision, which kicked off 5 years of pain. Jason and Tatum saw multiple counselors and relationship struggles continued to escalate to physical danger, causing separation and nearly divorce. Testimony: Preacher’s kid. Check the box “Christian.” Pornography addiction caused detachment, suppression of conscience, and years of marital problems which nearly led to divorce. Calling: Started informally mentoring other couples. Online testimony began to spread and help other couples. Now leading Broken Bonds Ministry and pursuing Doctorate of Ministry program with a heart for pastoral and marriage ministry. Favorite Books of the Bible: Questions of Jesus. "Do you want to get well?" Advice: Have a battle plan. Find community and accountability Contact Jason Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ for this day! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: Share with an armed forces member Follow Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion  

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we welcome back Maj James “Hook” Knauss who shared his testimony on episode 32 - go back and give episode 32 a listen. During Hook’s interview, he mentioned applying a military mission planning construct of “threats-weapons-tactics” to teach a class on mortification of sin at his church. Today’s Hook is going to provide us a pristine, 50 minute fighter pilot brief on spiritual threats, weapons and tactics. But before we hop in, let’s talk objectives and definitions:  Resources Heritage Bible Church Mortification of Sin - John Owen Habits of Grace - David Mathis Atomic Habits (Identity-Processes-Outcomes) - James Clear Morning Battle Rhythm (Identity in Christ) Episode Notes: What are our overall mission objectives (or purpose) of this brief? We were God’s enemies, at war with God before coming to Christ. We cannot win a war against God - we will be destroyed. When we come to Christ we change sides of the war and we are to put to death the deeds of the flesh and mortify sin. Threats: Our flesh, our sin, specific sins we struggle with (Rom 1, Gal 5). *We must identify our specific sin threats to effectively mitigate* Weapons: The Holy Spirit - amazing promises in scripture as our offensive weapon Tactics: Romans 8:26- Spirit helps us pray effectively as we are unable by ourselves. Convictions show us our sin (no conviction indicates no Spirit). Ephesians 6: The Armor of God - sword of the Spirit is the word of God. Mediate and fill mind with the scriptures. Prayer. Accountability/fellowship How do we identify our specific sin patterns? Romans 1. How do we identify areas where we have suppressed the truth and are suppressing the truth? Changed heart is work of God - Ezekiel 36 / John 3: born again of the Spirit. Hebrews 10: Drawing connection between mortification of sin, new hearts/new identity. Romans 8: no condemnation if we are in Christ Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ for this day! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: Share with an armed forces member Follow Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion  

Today we continue Part 8 of our “Man After God’s Heart: Life of David” Study David Sleeps with Bathsheba and Murders Uriah (2 Samuel 12:7;9-14/Psalm 51) Episode Notes: Recap Parts 1-7: Reign of Saul in 1 Samuel 1-18 and rise of David (1 Samuel 19:11-18/Psalm 56). Part 2: David Flees from Saul (1 Sam 21:10-15/Psalm 56). Part 3: David hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 22:1-2/Psalm 142). Part 4: David’s contact with Ahimelech Results in Priests’ Death (1 Sam 22:7-18/Psalm 52). Part 5: David exiled into wilderness of Judah (1 Sam 22:5; 23:14-18/Psalm 63) & David cornered by Saul (1 Sam 23:19-29/Psalm 54). Part 6: David again hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 24/Psalm 57). Part 7: David’s Victories (2 Samuel 8/1 Chronicles 18, Psalm 60) Part 8 Takeaways: Are we blind to our sin? What do we do when we are convicted of sin? How do we own consequence of our sin and move forward? Are we grieved by our sin? Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ today! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today’s guest is Major Aaron Rosheim, who we previously interviewed on Episode 17 (Aaron's testimony) and Episode 23 (Balancing Faith and Family). Aaron has been posting daily scripture on VoDgrams for several years and he's a great resource on morning routines.  Resources: @Vodgrams on Instagram Morning Battle Rhythm Podcast: Morning Mindset Daily Devotional Podcast App: YouVersion Bible App Verse of the Day Podcast: Ten Minute Bible Talks Article: Why our morning routines matter Episode Notes: What are some benefits of a morning routine? Why not before bed? How do we make our morning routines flexible with military and family life? What are the elements of an effective morning routine? What does the Bible say about morning routines? What did Jesus' morning routine look like? Lessons learned from daily scripture posts on VoDgrams and Thundering Legion? Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ for this day! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: Share with an armed forces member Follow Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion  

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we continue Part 7 of our “Man After God’s Heart: Life of David” Study David’s Victories (2 Samuel 8/1 Chronicles 18, Psalm 60) Episode Notes: Recap Parts 1-6: Reign of Saul in 1 Samuel 1-18 and rise of David (1 Samuel 19:11-18/Psalm 56). Part 2: David Flees from Saul (1 Sam 21:10-15/Psalm 56). Part 3: David hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 22:1-2/Psalm 142). Part 4: David’s contact with Ahimelech Results in Priests’ Death (1 Sam 22:7-18/Psalm 52). Part 5: David exiled into wilderness of Judah (1 Sam 22:5; 23:14-18/Psalm 63) & David cornered by Saul (1 Sam 23:19-29/Psalm 54). Part 6: David again hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 24/Psalm 57) Part 7 Takeaways: How do we handle success without pride? How do we prevent pride and ego from destroying our lives? How do we recognize prideful motives in our lives? How do we keep ourselves humble? How do we recognize false humility? Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ today! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we dig into the question “Can Christians Serve in Armed Forces and Use Violence?" Our interview guest is Patrick Miller, cohost of Truth Over Tribe Podcast and coauthor of Truth Over Tribe book. Patrick and Keith Simon did a 3-Part "Biblical Theology of Violence" Series (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)  in which Patrick argues the side of Christian non-violence. In this episode, we focus on questions and case studies on the use of force in an official governmental capacity. Resources: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis Hell One Step at a Time by Jordan Peterson Mil Spec Believer: An Occupation of Killing (As a Christian) Military as unreached people group: Major Aaron Rosheim  Oppeenheimer Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy What Do We Swear An Oath To? Can We Serve Both Nation and Christ Should Christians Be in the Armed Forces? Episode Notes: Background: There are around 27 million people worldwide service in the armed forces in some capacity. Can armed forces be a calling for Christians? Armed Forces Personnel, Total Map of World Military Personnel List of Countries by Number of Military Personnel Patrick and Trevor present theses on question Episode Discussion Topics: Does Bible uphold role of government to bear the sword? Is there a difference between personal/unofficial and governmental/official use of violence? Who ultimately bears moral responsibility for violence? Can armed forces be a legitimate calling for a Christian? How does official use of violence go wrong? What does an armed force swear an oath to and can Christians take the oath?  Killing vs. murder: Does heart condition matter? Are there cases where war and violence are justified?  Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ for this day! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion In today’s interview episode where we are digging into the story of Major James "Hook" Knauss. Hook is former A-10C Instructor and Experimental Test Pilot with over 3,000 flight hours in more than 25 aircraft types. He is a graduate of the United States Air Force Test Pilot School and currently serves as a Flight Safety Officer at Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command specializing in the analysis of MFOQA (Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance) data. During his time on active duty, Hook earned a Master of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He now serves on staff at Heritage Bible Church in Greer, SC as Director of Discipleship and Training. Hook resides in the upstate of South Carolina with his wife of 15 years and their two boys ages 10 and 5.  Resources: ROTC Heritage Bible Church DoD Skillbridge Program SBTS Active Duty Military Grant Episode Notes: Background: Grew up Baptist in Georgia, joined Air Force ROTC to get school paid for, majored in Civil Engineering, then took a pilot slot. Testimony: Accepted Christ and was baptized in Middle School after retreat weekend sermon on repentance Successes and failures: Failed checkride in Introductory Flight Screening and graduated Test Pilot School Calling: Completed degree at SBTS while on active duty with tuition assistance and military grant. Military prepared Hook for vocational ministry leadership and teaching.  Favorite Books of the Bible: Psalms, Gospel of John Daily Spiritual Growth: Flying career taught Hook how to prepare and learn (chairfly) and apply that to spiritual growth. Make God's Word and Biblical community a priority. Contact Hook Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ for this day! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we continue Part 6 of our “Man After God’s Heart: Life of David” Study when David again hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 24/Psalm 57) Episode Notes: Recap Parts 1-5: Reign of Saul in 1 Samuel 1-18 and rise of David (1 Samuel 19:11-18/Psalm 56). Part 2: David Flees from Saul (1 Sam 21:10-15/Psalm 56). Part 3: David hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 22:1-2/Psalm 142). Part 4: David’s contact with Ahimelech Results in Priests’ Death (1 Sam 22:7-18/Psalm 52). Part 5: David exiled into wilderness of Judah (1 Sam 22:5; 23:14-18/Psalm 63) & David cornered by Saul (1 Sam 23:19-29/Psalm 54) Part 6 Takeaways: Does the end justify the means? How do we seek God's will? How does God reveal Himself to us? What does it man to be a "man after God's heart"? Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ today! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion  

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we continue Part 5 of our “Man After God’s Heart: Life of David” Study when David is Exiled into Wilderness of Judah and Cornered by Saul (1 Sam 22:5; 23:14-29/Psalm 54/63) Episode Notes: Recap Parts 1-4: Reign of Saul in 1 Samuel 1-18 and rise of David (1 Samuel 19:11-18/Psalm 56). Part 2: David Flees from Saul (1 Sam 21:10-15/Psalm 56). Part 3: David hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 22:1-2/Psalm 142). Part 4: David’s contact with Ahimelech Results in Priests’ Death (1 Sam 22:7-18/Psalm 52) Takeaways: How is God sovereignly working over and through our circumstances? Do we use the Lord's name in vain to advance our personal causes? Or do we wait and suffer patiently trusting in God's character/promises? What is the heart of God? REFLECT: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ today! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion  

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Jerry St. Pierre overcame significant life adversity including violence, abuse, and poverty during Jerry's formative years then enlisted in the Army Guard as an engineer and deployed to combat in Afghanistan. Jerry went to seminary and now serves as an active duty Air Force chaplain. Jerry is a certified performance coach for the Department of the Air Force and coaches leaders across the Air Force at all levels to practice self-reflection, creativity in problem solving, and accountability. Additionally, Jerry gives back to college students rising from adversity through the St. Pierre Alliance, leads the “Life and Money Podcast,” participates in real estate investing, and has been married for 20 years with 3 children.  Resources: Jerrystpierre.com Life and Money Coach Podcast Thundering Legion Episode 22: Man After God’s Heart Study St Pierre Alliance Episode Notes: Background: Unstable family background, enlisted as Army engineer Testimony: Mom was mentally handicapped, raised in inner city New Orleans, came to Christ in high school, heart loved Lord but didn’t love school, went to church but home life was a different story, too scared to go to college and too scared to go active duty Successes and failures: Unemployed for 18 months, more committed to calling than career Struggles: Deal with a lot of fear in own life - self work to mature Calling: Ministry is currently through the Air Force, but not capped at the Air Force, Life and money coach podcast Favorite Books of the Bible: Psalms, Proverbs Daily Spiritual Growth: Word, Prayer, Family Bible studies Advice: Connect with other Christians, PCS - find a new church Hobbies: Link - St. Pierre Alliance Contact Jerry REFLECT: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ for this day! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we dig into the story of Elliot “Willie” Nelsen, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and recently retired 22-year Air Force veteran. Lt Col Elliot Nelsen flew the F-15C early in his career but spent the majority of it instructing fighter fundamentals in the T-38 as a Reservist at Sheppard AFB, finishing with 2,600 T-38 hours and, even better, a thousand moments spent mentoring. He now lives near Hill AFB in Utah and flies for Delta Air Lines.  Resources: Podcast: Is Pornography Killing Your Soul, Relationships, and Military Unit? Shane and Shane - Though He Slay Me Episode Notes: Background: Missionary kid, put God on hold in while in college, desire to fly fighters, earned a slot to fly F-15Cs. Testimony: Hit rock bottom during fighter fundamentals. Realized he had become someone he despised and lost what was most important. Turned back to Jesus and threw himself to God’s grace. Desired authenticity, total transparency, and confession in relationships. Successes and failures: Missed oppotunities to go to US Air Force Weapons School and Thunderbirds. Felt alone during first several months in Alaska, but God put key Christians in his life to support his growth in faith. What is the most important lesson you learned about following Christ while serving in the military? We each have a unique personality and gifting. God is glorified when we are satisfied in Him. How have you influenced the lives and faith of your students while in the instructor role? Take an interest in the lives of your students. Be excllent at your jobs. Start with gentleness and humility and asking socratic questions.  Challenges to living out faith in the military Next Steps: Submit to God's will - the Great Commission is for all of us. What book of the Bible do you go to in times of difficulty? Psalms, Colossians 1, Joshua, Proverbs, Acts (Stephen) How do you make spiritual growth a daily priority? Strive to be in the word every day. Intimacy with our Creator through prayer - especially praying for others. Closing words: Satan wants us to feel alone and peer pressured to give up our values. In the end the only thing that matters is following Christ wholeheartedly. Take your struggles to God - He’s a good father. REFLECT: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ for this day! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we continue Part 4 our “Man After God’s Heart: Life of David” Study when David’s contact with Ahimelech Results in Priests’ Death (1 Sam 22:7-18/Psalm 52) Episode Notes: Recap Parts 1-3: Reign of Saul in 1 Samuel 1-18 and rise of David (1 Samuel 19:11-18/Psalm 56). Part 2: David Flees from Saul (1 Sam 21:10-15/Psalm 56). Part 3 David hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 22:1-2/Psalm 142) Takeaways: Why do we choose to suffer for obeying God & doing the right thing rather than obeying mankind? Why did David have to endure affliction and suffering? How did David's suffering prophecy Jesus' future suffering? What is our greater hope that goes beyond suffering? REFLECT: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ today! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we will be digging into the question “How Should Armed Forces Members Respond to Immoral Policies and Orders?” We live in a fallen world, so all Christians will inevitably disagree with authority figures or leaders at some point. So what is our Biblical framework to handle these disagreements? What does the Bible have to say about this question? Book of Daniel. Background: Daniel encounters a variety of situations in his life of service that inform us of options of how to respond when we disagree with our leaders (Daniel 1: 17-20, 2:14, 5:10-12) Appeal to Conscience and Solve Issue at Lowest Level. (Daniel 1:7-16) Private Disobedience. (Daniel 6) Public Disobedience. (Daniel 3: 4-6, 12-23) Book of Exodus Exodus 1: Midwives do not follow the Pharaoh’s direct order to kill all baby boys.   Exodus 2: Moses’ parents hide him away for 3 months, disregarding the Pharaoh’s order to kill Hebrew boys Acts 4: Peter and John go before the Sanhedrin: “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”  How can we practically apply our answer to everyday life?  Represent Christ well even when we disagree with the authorities placed over us - strive for respect, peace, and reconciliation in all interactions. Strive to solve the problem at the lowest level, as peaceably as possible, using appeals to logic and conscience to change policy.  Our ultimate goal is to point others to Christ through the issue we are confronting. If the issue draws you into the public eye then use that opportunity to proclaim Christ. The road to salvation is marked with suffering. Like Christ, we must be prepared to suffer for His righteousness. Jesus says we must pick up our own cross of suffering in order to follow Him as a disciple (Luke 9:23, 14:27).  How we respond to hardship, suffering, and persecution is the greatest testament to our faith to a watching world. View suffering as an opportunity to share faith in Christ.  REFLECT: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ for this day! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we continue Part 3 our “Man After God’s Heart: Life of David” Study when David hides from Saul in a cave (1 Samuel 22:1-2 & Psalm 142) Episode Notes: Recap Parts 1: Reign of Saul in 1 Samuel 1-18 and rise of David (1 Samuel 19:11-18/Psalm 56) and Part 2: David Flees from Saul (1 Sam 21:10-15/Psalm 56) This Week's Reading: David hides from Saul in a cave (1 Sam 22:1-2/Psalm 142) Takeaways: 1) Differences in leadership styles between Saul and David 2) Sauls men refuse to kill priests - when do we disobey an order? 3) Ownership of consequences of our decisions 4) Demanding vs. commanding respect from followers REFLECT: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ today! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we continue our “Man After God’s Heart- Life of David” Study Part 2 when David Flees from Saul to Gath (1 Samuel 21:10-15/Psalm 56) Episode Notes: Recap Part 1: Reign of Saul in 1 Samuel 1-18 and rise of David in 1 Samuel 19:11-18/Psalm 56 Background: 1 Samuel 19-1 Samuel 21 This Week's Reading: 1 Samuel 21:10-15/Psalm 56  when David Flees from Saul to Gath Takeaways: 1) When you're in over your head, cry out to God like David 2) Understand that God hears the depth of our emotions and meets us with compassion 3) Our lasting hope in suffering is God's deliverance, fulfilled in Christ. REFLECT: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ today! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we welcome back Major Aaron Rosheim, who we previously interviewed on Episode 17. Major Aaron Rosheim is a Blackhawk helicopter pilot in the Iowa Army National Guard. He supervises aircraft maintenance and also serves on a headquarters staff. During his 19 years of service, he has commanded two companies (an assault helicopter company and an aviation maintenance company) and has served in various leadership and staff roles. He has deployed three times. When not serving in uniform, Aaron enjoys sports (both coaching and playing), home projects, and serving in his local church. He is married with five children. Our interview today will focus in on balancing Faith, Family, and Military Service. Resources: Tech Wise Family Habits of the Household Dad Tired Podcast Praying Through the Bible for Your Kids VOGgrams Blue Star Program GI Bill Episode Notes:  Prioritizing "Faith, Family, Function" Identity is key: military is what we do, not who we are. Seeking ultimate joy in assignment is a dead end. Our hope must be in something much greater. God prioritizes holiness over happiness Prioritize consensus and remain “rigidly flexible”: Rigid in commitment to God and family values but flexible to handle changing situations. Time is the largest point of conflict. Military gets more of a say than we or our families do. Get victories when we can: Go TDY together, travel together & leverage benefits such as Blue Star Program, establish rhythms, use GI Bill Regular rhythms to prioritize family: Date night - "keep dating your spouse." Connection point in house. Be more present when home from work: “Come along” ministry. Use prayer Cards or Journal Advice for those who are not married and don’t have kids but would like to in the future: Ask God “Is this the best you have for me?” before pursuing marriage. Seek compatible mission with spouse. Never a good time to have kids in the military - plan ahead but must take a step of faith. Get community rapidly - who does my family need around them when I’m gone? Communicate, communicate, communicate. REFLECT: What does this episode reveal about God’s character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ for this day! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: SHARE with another armed forces member FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion