Join us on the World Changing Veterans Podcast as we welcome back Ed Choi during PTSD Awareness Month. Ed shares his powerful story of battling PTSD, his work in the Birdwell Foundation, and his journey from PTSD to PTSG—Post-Traumatic Stress Growth. Discover how faith-based healing, community, and personal experiences can help veterans find hope and recovery. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation filled with insights on trauma, faith, and the power of Christ-centered therapy.
0:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:06 Ed Choi's Background and PTSD Journey
01:53 Birdwell Foundation and Combat Trauma Healing
06:26 The Role of Faith in Healing PTSD
10:31 Theological Insights on Suffering and Healing
18:03 Relating Jesus' Trauma to Veterans' Experiences
20:49 Testimony of Healing and Faith
21:12 Dealing with Residual PTSD
21:47 The Four Fs of Trauma
23:44 Gradual Weaning Off Medication
24:57 Support Systems and Advice for Veterans
26:43 Survivor's Guilt and Honoring Fallen Comrades
31:24 Civilian Support and Understanding PTSD
36:28 Closing Remarks and Gratitude
Ways to connect
If you would like to connect with Ed Choi or find out more about The Birdwell Foundation, you can email him at edward.choi@birdwellfoundation.org or ed.choi@tkclifepoint.org.
If you would like to share your story on the podcast or connect with us at World Changing Veterans, email us at worldchangingveterans@gmail.com
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Combat Trauma Healing Manual: Christ-centered Solutions for Combat Trauma by: Chris Adsit (Author)
When War Comes Home: Christ-centered Healing for Wives of Combat Veterans (Bridges to Healing Series) by: Military Ministry (Author), Chris Adsit (Author), Rev. Rahnella Adsit (Author), Marshele Carter Waddell (Author)
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