Several months ago, Ed Junod, co-founder of Vet to Vet Tennessee, met Dr. Chrisanne Gordon, Founder and Executive Director of the Resurrecting Lives Foundation, who was very interested in the Military Chaplains Association’s Veterans Military Friendly Congregation (VMFC) program.
Dr. Gordon asked me to be a guest on her “Brain Storm” podcast for the June 2025 episode. She and the production team were great, but I was not satisfied with the responses I received.
I wasn’t sure if I wanted to share the podcast, so I sent it to my immediate family and a few associates. Mainly hearing favorable comments, I was still uncertain until I received a text from my 28-year-old daughter.
Her text read:
“I think you should still post it on the site because it shows your interest and activity with other people and organizations. I think Freddy and your spirit team are excited to see your mission carried out. Especially since the host doctor mentioned that all spiritual beliefs are important for the mental health of veterans’ recovery, this society is getting torn apart by differences, so it seems this podcast is trying to remedy that spiritually.” Martina Rose Junod.
I went ahead and sent my concerns and comments to Dr. Gordon, and I received the following response.
“You brought tears to my eyes!!!! You, like many veterans, are hypercritical of your authenticity. The podcast is a fantastic tribute to the forgiveness of self that is necessary for our veterans to overcome depression, isolation, and the burdens in their hearts, brains, and souls.
Thank you for sharing your message, time, and inspiration with me.
We are building a safe place of worship for your brothers and sisters who follow God’s word here on earth.” Dr. Chrisanne Gordon
Thank you, Ed Junod, Co-founder, Vet to Vet Tennessee.
Click here to view the “The Healing Mission: Veterans, Faith and Community” podcast.
