The Engage Your Destiny Podcast

In this episode of the Engage Your Destiny podcast, host Ben Peterson shares a deeply personal and spiritual journey about pain, pruning, and God’s refining fire. From welcoming his newborn son Archer Jonathan to reflecting on overgrown bushes, Ben draws powerful lessons on why God allows messiness and suffering in our lives—and how it leads to true spiritual growth.

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In this episode of the Engage Your Destiny podcast, host Ben Peterson interviews Brady Duke, a former Navy SEAL who shares his profound journey from a warrior to a man of faith. Brady opens up about the challenges he faced in the SEALs, his battles with personal demons such as alcohol and pornography, and the deep internal struggle of finding his true identity. Listen to Brady's raw and emotional testimony of confessing hi...

This week we're sharing a sermon from, Ben Peterson, founder and CEO of Engage Your Destiny. Hear how he shares his remarkable journey from sitting in the pews of River Valley Church to launching a global military ministry, Engage Your Destiny!
Ben discusses his experiences in combat, addressing challenges faced by veterans and active-duty military personnel. He emphasizes the importance of overcoming fear, having hope,...

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Host Ben Peterson sits down with Brady Duke, a former Navy SEAL with an extraordinary journey. 
In this episode, Brady shares his upbringing in a military family, his challenging path through BUD/S training, and the intense mental and physical trials he faced. Get a firsthand account of life in SEAL training, the commitment required, and the trans...

Join us for a raw and powerful episode of the Engage Your Destiny podcast, featuring Kevin Polosky, a 27-year U.S. Army veteran with an unforgettable story. Founder & CEO of Engage Your Destiny, Ben Peterson, dives deep into Kevin’s journey—from combat deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kosovo to the personal battles that nearly cost him everything.

Kevin opens up about the weight of PTSD, alcoholism, and div...

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Join us for a raw and powerful episode of the Engage Your Destiny podcast, featuring Kevin Polosky, a 27-year U.S. Army veteran with an unforgettable story. Founder & CEO of Engage Your Destiny, Ben Peterson, dives deep into Kevin’s journey, from combat deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kosovo to the personal battles that nearly cost him everything.

Kevin opens up about the weight of P...

Welcome to the Engage Your Destiny podcast, hosted by Ben Peterson, founder and CEO of Engage Your Destiny. This episode focuses on the importance of being a witness for your faith, especially for our military veterans and their families. 
Ben dives into Acts 1:8 and discusses how Jesus called his disciples to be witnesses to those who killed Him, their enemies, and their captors. Through powerful anecdotes and personal...

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Welcome back to the Engage Your Destiny Podcast hosted by Ben Peterson, founder, and CEO of Engage Your Destiny. 
In this episode, we dive into part two of Jimmy May's extraordinary story. From his profound experiences in combat as a Navy SEAL to his heart-wrenching battle with PTSD and personal struggles, Jimmy shares the dreams an...

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Welcome to this week's episode of the Engage Your Destiny podcast, dedicated to serving our active military veterans and their families. 
This episode is a heartfelt message to soldiers stationed in Poland, Germany, and those supporting the war efforts in Ukraine, offering them encouragement and a sense of purpose. Through powerful anecdotes of addiction, bullying, military service, and a tra...

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In this episode of the Engage Your Destiny podcast, host Ben Peterson sits down with retired Navy SEAL Jimmy May—a warrior with an incredible story.

From growing up in El Paso to joining the Navy at 18, Jimmy takes us through his journey from nuclear mechanic to the elite SEAL teams. He opens up about grueling BUD/S training, intense combat missions in Iraq, and serving alongside leaders like ...

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Welcome to the Engage Your Destiny podcast! In this powerful episode, Ben Peterson, founder and CEO of Engage Your Destiny, shares the remarkable story of POW hero Robert Reisner. Learn how his faith and leadership inspired fellow captives during years of brutal torture. Dive deep into how division and a consumer mindset are tools Satan uses to destroy our generation, and discover practical way...

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Join us for PART 2 as we follow the incredible journey of a former Special Forces and CIA operative as he shares his story from military service to combatting child trafficking. Dive deep into his experiences with the 5th Special Forces Group, the emotional and moral complexities of serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the harsh realities of war. Hear from Matt and how ...

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In this gripping episode, we follow the incredible journey of a former Special Forces and CIA operative, Matt Murphy, as he shares his story from military service to combating human trafficking. Dive deep into his experiences with the 5th Special Forces Group, the emotional and moral complexities of serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the harsh realities of war. We hear how he regained his faith and...

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Welcome back to the Engage Your Destiny podcast where CEO & Founder, Ben Peterson, delves into the incredible life of Clara Barton. The 'Angel of the Battlefield,' and her significant contributions during the Civil War and beyond. This episode explores Barton's unwavering faith, her heroic actions on the battlefield, and the founding of the American Red Cross. Ben also addresses the modern-d...

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In this episode of the Engage Your Destiny podcast, host Ben Peterson sits down with Ricky Herrera, a seasoned veteran with 24 years in the Air Force as a combat controller, former firefighter/EMT, and Secret Service member. 

Ricky dives deep into his life story, sharing about his upbringing in Brownsville, Texas, his challenging family dyn...

WATCH THIS EPISODE on Youtube! In this episode of the Engage Your Destiny podcast, host Ben Peterson sits down with Ricky Herrera, a seasoned veteran with 24 years in the Air Force as a combat controller, former firefighter/EMT, and Secret Service member. 

Ricky dives deep into his life story, sharing about his upbringing in Brownsville, Texas, his challenging family dynamics, and his path to military service. He di...

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Join us for a profound conversation between Ben Peterson, founder and CEO of Engage Your Destiny, and Craig Penley, a former Special Forces Green Beret. 

In this gripping episode, Craig shares his incredible journey of serving 16 years in the U.S. Army, his experiences in combat zones including Afghanistan and Ukraine, and the impact these experiences had on his faith and person...

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This week is a special week, where Ben brings his audio-only podcast now on video. That's right, now you'll be getting more than just one video episode a week! WATCH episode HERE.
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Today, Ben explores how trauma shapes our faith, featuring the incredible journeys of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien—both World War I veterans who turned their suffering ...

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In this episode of Engage Your Destiny's podcast, Ben Peterson sits down with Walter Pittman, a veteran from Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. Walter shares his deeply personal story of growing up with an extraordinary father, facing racist bullying, and discovering his true identity through faith and resilience. From his childhood experiences in Compton to a pivotal mo...