Thundering Legion Podcast: Armed Forces Members Serving For Christ

Thundering Legion Podcast: Armed Forces Members Serving For Christ

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January 22, 2025 41 mins

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Today we are continuing our monthly "Big Question" series where we wrestle with personal questions or questions submitted by listeners. Today we will be digging into the question "How should Christians in Military Think about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)?”

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Today we intervew prior enlisted New York Air National Guard C-17 Pilot, Captain Jonathan “Rooster” Guagenti. Rooster's crew flew missions in support of the Afghanistan withdrawl. Rooster's crew evacuated hundreds of refugees and returned 13 fallen servicemembers home after the Kabul Airport bombing. For their efforts, Rooster's crew received Air Medals with Valor and Com...

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Today we interview Army Major Daniel Cartwright. Daniel is a Ohio Army Guard Chaplain who is currently deployed. 

Episode Notes:

  • Background: Military history goes back to American revolution. Grandparents served in WWII, Uncles served in Vietnam and Korea. 

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Thanks for joining us for today’s interview episode where we will be digging into the story of Jeremy Stalnecker. Jeremy is the CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, aids America’s military and families battling combat-related wounds like PTSD. A Marine Corps veteran, he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, acquiring leadership skills. As a USMC Infantry Officer, Jeremy receiv...

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Today we continue Part 12 of our “Man After God’s Heart: Life of David” when David Becomes King and Dedicates Temple (2 Samuel 5:4-12; 1 Chronicles 22:1-5/Psalm 30)

Episode Notes:

  • Recap Parts 1-11: 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...
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Today we interview Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) William “Buck” Buckingham who throughout his career flew the C-17 Spec Ops, C-130J initial cadre, C-32 (Boeing 757) at the 89th Air Wing. 

Episode Notes:

  • Background: Navy Enlisted 1990, Embry Riddle AFROTC, Laughlin Pilot Training, C-1...

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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)...
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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 co...
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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 t...
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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: Davi...
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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 Lieuten...

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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 o...

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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 Resu...
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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. 

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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 wit...
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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.

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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 sp...

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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 conta...
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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 2...
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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 le...

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