On this episode of From Pain to Purpose, we brought it home with my son Josh Bailey who has grown up with my challenges of service in the military and some of his experiences with his father. His father passed away unexpectedly in 2014 and that left us all with some challenges in life that we have learned to overcome. In thinking about self-reflection as he turned 30, I asked him some introspective questions about his dad, me, and how our military service has influenced his life. I am honored to be his mom and my other 3 kids too of course! 

Join Darrell and Eva as we cover Genesis Chapter 4 with a great recap of Chapters 1-3. Moral healing is a profound concept; It’s about restoring the integrity of the human/moral spirit when it’s been fractured by guilt, betrayal, injustice, or moral injury. Unlike physical healing, which tends to focus on the body, moral healing addresses the conscience, ethics, values, and sense of meaning. Here’s a structured way to think about it: What Moral Healing Means: • Restoration of Integrity: Re-aligning actions with values after a moral failure or injury. • Reconciliation: Repairing broken trust, with oneself, with others, or with the divine. • Release of Burden: Letting go of shame, guilt, or resentment that weighs down the spirit. • Recommitment: Choosing to live again with moral clarity and purpose. Pathways to Moral Healing: • Acknowledgment: Naming the harm or moral injury honestly. • Accountability: Taking responsibility or witnessing accountability from others. • Forgiveness: Extending or receiving forgiveness, not as erasure, but as liberation. • Community Support: Healing often requires trusted witnesses, mentors, or spiritual allies. • Ritual & Ceremony: Symbolic acts (scrolls, crests, prayers, rites) can embody the transition from brokenness to restoration. • Narrative Reframing: Retelling the story of the injury in a way that integrates it into a larger legacy of resilience. Why It Matters: • Prevents moral injury from festering into despair or cynicism. • Strengthens communities by restoring trust and dignity. • Anchors personal and ancestral legacy in values rather than wounds. • Creates a foundation for justice, advocacy, and reconciliation.

Joining the show this week is Doug Petersen! Vietnam Veteran, 20-yr military retiree, 25-yr corporate retiree, now... nonprofit volunteer. Author of CALL SIGN: Dustoff 34, Hovering Between Life & Death. As a Dustoff pilot, he found that more rewarding as a pilot compared to the destruction training he had, though not without its own trials. The number of lives impacted by the works of Dustoff pilots impacted around 900k lives earning him and other Dustoff pilots the Congressional Gold Medal. 

Why are we here? (Moral Injury discussion), Read Bible with critical thinking and what is a Revivalist? Recap Chapter 1 and 2 - main ideas - Creation of Earth, animals, all the plants and herbs including direction of what man is to eat. Then God created Eve from Adam's rib and gave Adam direction to stay away from the tree in the middle of the garden. Highlight Chapter 3 - The serpent temped Eve with the first lie in the Bible about surely God not allow Adam and Eve to die. But, Eve disobeyed and gave Adam some fruit. Adam ate the apple anyway and tried hiding from God as he discovered he was naked. Where was Adam when the serpent was having the conversation with Eve? What was Adam doing and why was he not preventing Eve from eating from the tree?  Eva - Standout words - The Drama begins - Doubt, discouragement, diversion, defeat, delay - end of innocence vs 4 - first lie in the Bible. Being naked was the second lie. Who told them they were naked? How did they even know what naked was? There are consequences to our actions and it is our free will that God gives us. 

Army veteran Brian Gibson tells his pain to purpose story with attempted suicide and drowning his sorrows. Now his purpose in life is helping other veterans in his rural community through Friday coffee and building housing. 

As Revivalists - Darrell and Eva lay the foundation for exploring faith. We began in Genesis, the first book in the Bible. We also use some critical thinking as we discuss Genesis Ch 2 and how God created the Earth, all the trees and herbs, animals, and Man and Woman. Chapter 2 sets the stage for great things to come. We close the show each week to incorporate aspects of moral injury into our lives as veterans. 

Episode 2 - Genesis is defined as 'beginnings' or 'origin'. So that is where we begin our discussions as revivalists. As veterans, we 'begin' new lives when we leave our military service. What is faith? How do we incorporate faith in service and after? What resources are available? Who do we talk with about faith? These are some of the many questions that one may ponder in searching for answers to the meaning of life. Join The Revivalists and let's search for some answers together.

Premiere show for The Revivalists - Co-Hosts Eva Fulton and Dr. Darrell Hartley lead this show with a goal of informing and reviving the Military/Veteran community about God, the Bible, and reconciling moral injury with healing and living our best lives. 

I first met Bryce Hansen several years ago in North Texas at a veteran art exhibit. The depth and meaning in his work is phenomenal and he even videos it during the process. Bryce finds peace in his art and in many ways, it is therapy in and of itself. Happy Birthday Bryce! 

This episode was supposed to include guest host Darrell Hartley and guest Brian Sims, unfortunately both had emergencies. Brian will be on at a later date. H-Train joined me and we continued conversation on the Richard Starr Act from Thursday that includes some potential conflicts with why the Act may not be in the best interest of low-income veterans.  

Our first three words in the E-Effect series are Emmanuel which means God is with us Matthew 1:23, Evaluate is coming from the word "judge" 1 Corinthians 2:15, Elevate comes from the synonym word "rise" from Luke 22:46 and Mark 14:42. This week the word of the week is Evangelize - Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.  More E-Effect words to follow! Let's finish out 2025 strong! 

Live at the Rally4Vets event at Summit Point Racetrack in West Virginia - Great interview with two veterans Richie Haynes discussing the aspects of race car driving and being around other veterans along with Susan and her journey in acquiring a service dog.

Joining me as co-host is Chaplain Dr Darrell Hartley. In this discussion, we are covering Moral Injury and its effects in the veteran community. Moral Injury was recently approved by the American Psychiatric Association (APA)DSM-5-TR, the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It is not a mental health disorder itself but is included as a "moral, religious, or spiritual problem" under Z Code Z65.8, which helps clinicians provide a more comprehensive picture of a patient's situation by identifying experiences that disrupt their moral compass. Surely more discussions to follow on this topic and it remains very relevant. 

She DID IT!! Please welcome Dr. Katie Baillo my friend who also happens to be a veteran from North Texas share her academic journey. Let's hear how she managed both her family, work, and leading in the community.

My word of the year for 2025 is Elevate. I chose this word, not because it implies climbing, but it also means in my opinion, that I have to raise the bar on myself. In other words, being stagnant is a choice, but it does not get me where I am supposed to be in life. I don't think Jesus served his role being comfortable with just being. He knew that he was chosen to elevate in life. We are no different. Whether we answer that calling, again, it is a choice. As long as we have the first word in the E-Effect series in mind - Emmanuel, and we are willing to evaluate where we are in life, then we can begin the journey of elevating who we are and our effect in our communities around us. Let's sow and grow - in Our People Garden! 

On a recent adventure at Assateague Island, I had an encounter with observing the natural relation of the wild unbridled ponies. My observation then went into reflection about us as humans with our unbridled tongues. Just because we can say things, should we. Is it okay for us to use our unbridled tongues with disregard for others? Perhaps, when we speak a little more cautiously, then we can grow our people with intention, without hurt, with kindness. Maybe it is really about the choice of using our "bridled" tongues to share our words with faith, hope, and love. One person at a time, we can grow our people garden! 

From Special Forces to Author to CEO, Bill Jensen shares his journey and insights into how he found his purpose after the military and what keeps him going every day. He also has some thoughts on how to handle yourself in situations we see onscreen too much these days - trauma situations. What are some of the preventive and reactionary actions that we can take to minimize/mitigate risks?

Last week was the first week and the first word of the E-Effect was Emmanuel which means God is with us. This week our second word is the word evaluate. How do you know where to go in life if you do not evaluate where you are. It's not about where you have been so much as determining where you are going in life as long as God is with us. 

From pain we can find purpose. In this episode, William talks about his transition journey out of the military and finding his words that can help others navigate the trials of service and how it impacted his life. “The Voice of the Voiceless is my mission and my brand — giving a platform to those who feel unheard. I use my books, my podcast, and my story as a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, two-time award-winning author, and 2025 Eric Hoffer Award nominee to speak raw truth about trauma, resilience, and survival. It’s about turning pain into purpose and making sure no one feels alone.” Three books The Mirror black edition that’s therapeutic poetry The Broken Mirror is my two time award-winning novel It’s a mental tool for your mental toolbox and a heart apology to my teenage daughter.

Introducing the E-Effect as part of my People Garden Podcast! Hiking has been such a blessing and understanding some things that God shows me. This series on E-Effect words focus on a series of words that begin with the letter E. Let's start the first one with the word Emmanuel.