Many veterans and first responders struggle with something deeper than PTSD — it's called moral injury. In this powerful episode of the Valor & Vision Podcast, Navy chaplain Dr. Larry Brant explains the hidden wounds of war and how faith, resilience, and spiritual reflection can lead to real healing.

In this powerful conversation on the Valor & Vision Podcast, Navy chaplain Dr. Larry Brant shares his journey from pastoral ministry into military chaplaincy and the profound lessons he’s learned walking alongside those facing trauma, moral injury, and spiritual battles.

Dr. Brant explains the critical difference between PTSD and moral injury, revealing how wounds to the soul can deeply impact faith, identity, leadership, and relationships. Drawing from his experience serving military members and families, he offers practical insight into spiritual resilience and how faith becomes an anchor in life’s most difficult seasons.

We also discuss tools such as prayer journaling, spiritual reflection, and intentional leadership that help individuals process trauma, reconnect with God, and begin the journey toward healing and restoration.

If you’ve ever wrestled with suffering, loss, or questions about faith during hardship, this conversation provides hope, clarity, and practical steps toward spiritual and emotional healing.

Website: https://restoring-the-broken.com/

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00:00 Introduction to Dr. Larry Brant
02:44 Larry’s Upbringing & Early Faith Journey
06:30 From Ministry to Police & Fire Chaplaincy
08:56 What Does a Chaplain Actually Do?
11:09 Transition from Police Chaplain to Navy Chaplain
17:36 Answering the Call to Military Chaplaincy
24:39 What Is Moral Injury? Understanding the Concept
30:45 Survivor’s Guilt and the Weight of Moral Injury
32:07 Moral Injury vs PTSD: What’s the Difference?
34:49 The Complex Decisions Faced in Combat
37:19 Moral Dilemmas for First Responders
41:57 Moral Injury Beyond the Military
45:09 Spiritual Isolation and Its Effects
47:17 Practical Tools for Healing from Moral Injury
59:54 Closing Remarks & Ending Credits

• Moral injury vs PTSD
• The role of chaplains in trauma care
• Spiritual resilience and faith during hardship
• The impact of moral injury on faith and relationships
• Prayer journaling as a tool for healing
• Practical steps for spiritual growth and restoration

Moral Injury, Military Chaplaincy, Trauma, Spiritual Resilience, PTSD, Mental Health, Faith, Healing, Leadership, Military Service

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