“I’m angry at God and so if I can just convince myself I don’t believe in Him, maybe I don’t have to feel this anymore.” Great to be on the @tracerburnout1776 podcast recently! I share parts of my story that I haven't (at least publicly) before.
This summer has been one filled with Jesus’ grace and kindness. This is my service dog, Kody, graciously trained and provided to me by @believet.csp in Minnesota. This past Sunday, I finally preached a sermon I’ve carried for seven years, from a passage Jesus gave me when our lives fell apart in 2018-2019. I committed to not preaching it until it was deeply ingrained in my bones, and He said the time was right. It’s about weakness, pain, suffering, wounds…both visible and invisible. The fear of being unwanted if people really knew…the pain of people we loved throwing us away as we shared our weakness with them. AND it’s about the grace of Jesus that meets us right there in the midst of the pain and weakness. If you’ve ever felt like your weakness is too much for God and others, I’d love for you to hear this message: “My Weakness, His Strength” (link in the comments) “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Cor. 12:9) My friends - You have a story. It matters to God, and it matters to me. You are not alone. Your weakness, submitted to Jesus, is true strength and the exact place where His power rests. If I can pray for you, walk with you, or encourage you in any way, please reach out. It would be an honor to walk with you.
A couple new family photos from the amazing @reinnasheriefilms. 19 years married and 21 years together with Kristen. Mi amor.
“My multipurpose shorts.” @usarmy veteran, Mr. John Murphy, embarrasses his daughter in his multipurpose shorts. #tracerburnout #veterans #military #rangerpanties #shortshorts
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Post-combat reintegration woes @usarmy veteran, Mr. John Murphy, remembers the readjustment after a combat deployment. #tracerburnout #veterans #veteranpodcast #military #veteran #army #usarmy #deployment #postdeployment #ptsd
Our God contracted to a span; Incomprehensibly made man. (Charles Wesley) For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though he was rich, for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. (2 Corinthians 8:9) Merry Christmas indeed! (Painting: Adoration of the Christ Child by Gerrit van Honthorst, c. 1619–1621)
“I could’ve died a hero…” @usarmy veteran, Mr. John Murphy, remembers a bad training jump and his thoughts in that moment. @johnmurphync @frontlinechurchnc #tracerburnout #veterans #veteranpodcast #military #veteranowned #viral #veteran #army #trending #usarmy #VeteransStories #Paratrooper #Airborne #82ndairborne #FortBragg
“I want to do that again.” @usarmy veteran, Mr. John Murphy, reflects on the conflicting emotions upon redeployment from combat. @johnmurphync @frontlinechurchnc #tracerburnout #veterans #veteranpodcast #military #veteranowned #viral #army #trending #usarmy #combat #redeployment #holidays #christmas
“Like a John Wayne western.” @usarmy veteran, Mr. John Murphy, recalls his first combat experience in Afghanistan. God bless the @usairforce! @johnmurphync @frontlinechurchnc #tracerburnout #veterans #veteranpodcast #military #veteranowned #viral #army #usarmy #AirForce #USAirForce #OEF #OperationDuringFreedom #Afghanistan #Firefight #TroopsInContact #a10thunderbolt #GWOT #JohnWayne #Western #Cowboy
The life verse of the grunt is in #readthebook this morning 🙏🏻🙌🏻😂 “Also, if two lie down together, they can keep warm; but how can one person alone keep warm?” (Eccl. 4:11)
Ranger One! Army veteran Mr. John Murphy fondly recalls his time as a cadet at @michiganstateu, where he prepared for his future in the @usarmy and @the_75th_ranger_regiment. @johnmurphync @frontlinechurchnc @msuarmyrotc #tracerburnout #veterans #veteranpodcast #military #veteranowned #viral #Reel #USArmy #Army #ROTC #RangerOne #Rangers #RangerRegiment #service #Michigan #MichiganState #michiganstateuniversity
🚨New episode! ✝️ “I’m angry at God and so if I can just convince myself I don’t believe in Him, maybe I don’t have to feel this anymore.” In this episode, we are joined in studio by @usarmy veteran and pastor, Mr. John Murphy. John tells us about his family’s long line of aviators, his mom trying to discourage him from joining the military, some sobering experiences in Afghanistan, his struggles to adjust after coming home, and how a bad training jump prematurely ended his career before it could really begin. His struggles didn’t end after his time in uniform, though, as John recalls the many twists and turns that brought him back to Fayetteville; not once, but twice. In the Free Fire Area, Dan and Roger discuss superpowers and while some are really cool, others are really not. Out now on your favorite podcast platform and premieres on Youtube this evening at 6:00pm (eastern). Links in the comments. Please share! @johnmurphync @frontlinechurchnc @heroes_harvests @beyondthetrek @flagsofthefallen @82ndairbornediv #Tracerburnout #Military #Army #USArmy #Veteran #Veterans #Michigan #NorthCarolina #CrossFit #CombatStress #PTSD #newbeginnings #frontline #Christian #Christianity #Pastor #Faith #hope
Tomorrow, Episode 46 featuring @usarmy veteran Mr. John Murphy releases! Audio is out early on all the platforms so please check it out and subscribe today! YouTube premieres tomorrow at 6:00pm eastern. Links in the comments. @johnmurphync @frontlinechurchnc #TracerBurnout #december #Veterans #veteranpodcast #military #veteranowned #ministry #HolidaySeason #Army #USArmy #militaryveteran #Infantry
Hard to express how much Kody (JR) from Believet, Canine Service Partners has meant to me and how quickly we’ve bonded. I also think he’s prepping for a future as a dog model with those crossed paws 😂
Move-in day for @jack.murf1 at @ncstate today! 🤙🏻
13 years of friendship. God has brought much grace to my life through this brohamcelot.
Thanks for all the birthday wishes friends! It's a great day to be alive... Now I look in the mirror and what do I see A lone wolf there staring back at me Long in the tooth but harmless as can be Lord, I guess he's doin' alright
Something to ponder…
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Yes, yes, yes.
True indeed.
LOCAL FRIENDS! Our daughter has been busy baking for her adoption fundraiser. If you’d like muffins or banana bread, or a sweet treat with your coffee this morning, come on by! 😊 All proceeds go toward bringing her brother and sister home in just a few months. (Message me if you don’t have our address 👍🏻)
