In this deeply moving episode of Engage Your Destiny, host Ben Peterson speaks with Army veteran and anti-trafficking advocate Eric Newberry, whose life journey takes us from childhood trauma, addiction, and hopelessness… to resilience and a mission to set others free.
Eric’s story is raw and incredibly relevant. Raised in poverty and surrounded by addiction, Eric struggled with identity, worth, and the weight of loss—until one powerful moment of awakening changed everything. Today, he's a voice for justice, helping others rise from darkness and reclaim their destiny.
WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & mission of Engage Your Destiny
02:00 - Meet Eric Newberry
06:00 - Growing up in Appalachia
13:00 - First encounters with addiction and trauma
28:00 - Emotional numbness & identity loss
50:00 - A night that changed everything
1:02:00 - Rebuilding a life with faith and purpose
1:08:00 - Reflections on healing, growth & legacy
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