29. Interview with Jerry St. Pierre: US Army Engineer & US Air Force Chaplain

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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 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?