God’s Word for Warriors Podcast https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com This podcast is designed to support veterans and their families to thrive, heal, and grow during and after deployment. 

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:51:07 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic Tom Seals, Founder of God’s Word for Warriors, offers faith-based insights for veterans and their families to help heal and support moral injury inflicted by military service. God’s Word for Warriors God’s Word for Warriors No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21354170/GWFWVerticalPodcast.png God’s Word for Warriors Podcast https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com 144 144 E8: What Makes the Church a Church? E8: What Makes the Church a Church? https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/e8-what-makes-the-church-a-church/ https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/e8-what-makes-the-church-a-church/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:51:07 -0500 godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/64661659-d6f8-32dd-a6a9-b380a2b0b212 Tom Seals, of God's Word for Warriors, discusses what makes a community a church. Using scriptural support and examples, such as the Amish community that lost members and offered forgiveness, he suggests that community becomes a church when it reflects Christ. 

To engage deeper in this offering, consider these discussion questions:

  1. (Around 0:40–2:30) Tom describes the Amish community’s response to tragedy, especially their immediate forgiveness and support for the offender’s family. What does this example suggest about what it truly means to live out Christian beliefs—and why does it feel so rare or difficult in modern society?
  2. (Around 3:00–4:30) Philippians 2 is used to highlight Christ’s humility and obedience. How might adopting this mindset—self-emptying and humility—change the way individuals and churches operate today?
  3. (Around 7:15–8:30) Tom critiques the modern view of church as a place, program, or service provider. What are the consequences of viewing church primarily as an activity or institution rather than a mission or identity?
  4. (Around 9:15–10:30) Early Christians are described as people recognized because “they had been with Jesus.” What would it practically look like today for someone to live in such a way that others clearly recognize that influence?
  5. (Around 11:30–14:45) The lesson contrasts the ideal vision of community (referencing John Lennon’s “Imagine”) with the reality of human brokenness and unmet intentions. Why is it so difficult for people to embody the change they desire in the world, and how does Tom suggest the church can bridge that gap?
]]> Tom Seals, of God's Word for Warriors, discusses what makes a community a church. Using scriptural support and examples, such as the Amish community that lost members and offered forgiveness, he suggests that community becomes a church when it reflects Christ. 

To engage deeper in this offering, consider these discussion questions:

  1. (Around 0:40–2:30)
    Tom describes the Amish community’s response to tragedy, especially their immediate forgiveness and support for the offender’s family.
    What does this example suggest about what it truly means to live out Christian beliefs—and why does it feel so rare or difficult in modern society?
  2. (Around 3:00–4:30)
    Philippians 2 is used to highlight Christ’s humility and obedience.
    How might adopting this mindset—self-emptying and humility—change the way individuals and churches operate today?
  3. (Around 7:15–8:30)
    Tom critiques the modern view of church as a place, program, or service provider.
    What are the consequences of viewing church primarily as an activity or institution rather than a mission or identity?
  4. (Around 9:15–10:30)
    Early Christians are described as people recognized because “they had been with Jesus.”
    What would it practically look like today for someone to live in such a way that others clearly recognize that influence?
  5. (Around 11:30–14:45)
    The lesson contrasts the ideal vision of community (referencing John Lennon’s “Imagine”) with the reality of human brokenness and unmet intentions.
    Why is it so difficult for people to embody the change they desire in the world, and how does Tom suggest the church can bridge that gap?
]]> God’s Word for Warriors false No 911 9 full E7: It is Not Good E7: It is Not Good https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/e7-it-is-not-good/ https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/e7-it-is-not-good/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:51:59 -0500 godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/73d1d32e-23f9-3df6-b67d-b8d571fb6084 Tom Seals, founder of God's Word for Warriors, speaks on the topic of women veterans, an increasing demographic in the US military, and the historical failure to support them well. 

]]> Tom Seals, founder of God's Word for Warriors, speaks on the topic of women veterans, an increasing demographic in the US military, and the historical failure to support them well. 

]]> God’s Word for Warriors false No 1069 8 full E6: An Ever-Absent God E6: An Ever-Absent God https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/e6-an-ever-absent-god/ https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/e6-an-ever-absent-god/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:18:03 -0600 godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/fd2659d8-30e7-31db-a293-5d53b6f1c071 Tom Seals, founder of God's Word for Warriors, explores this difficult topic with a Scripture-based approach that may inspire and encourage a veteran who feels forgotten by God.

]]> Tom Seals, founder of God's Word for Warriors, explores this difficult topic with a Scripture-based approach that may inspire and encourage a veteran who feels forgotten by God.

]]> God’s Word for Warriors false No 1335 7 full E5: The Pain of Loneliness E5: The Pain of Loneliness https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/e5-the-pain-of-loneliness/ https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/e5-the-pain-of-loneliness/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:35:22 -0600 godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/f7049043-014b-3d0f-92e6-3b01108fb13f Tom Seals, the founder of God's Word for Warriors, offers faith-based, scripture-rich encouragement for veterans who are struggling with the loneliness that often comes during and after deployment.  

]]> Tom Seals, the founder of God's Word for Warriors, offers faith-based, scripture-rich encouragement for veterans who are struggling with the loneliness that often comes during and after deployment.  

]]> God’s Word for Warriors false No 1450 6 full E4: What is Happy and New About 2026? E4: What is Happy and New About 2026? https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/e4-what-is-happy-and-new-about-2026/ https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/e4-what-is-happy-and-new-about-2026/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:22:12 -0600 godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/6fd0beeb-3c7a-390a-9c7c-67dcc2d6434c Tom Seals, founder of God's Word for Warriors, shares thoughts on the sentiment of "Happy" New Year and offers ways and encouragement for veterans wrestling with the struggles of returning home after deployment. (2026)

]]> Tom Seals, founder of God's Word for Warriors, shares thoughts on the sentiment of "Happy" New Year and offers ways and encouragement for veterans wrestling with the struggles of returning home after deployment. (2026)

]]> God’s Word for Warriors false No 833 5 full E3: Veterans and Faith Communities E3: Veterans and Faith Communities https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/e3-veterans-and-faith-communities/ https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/e3-veterans-and-faith-communities/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:24:39 -0600 godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/d6121b1d-4f03-3a38-bfe1-319a57ba6b5c Tom Seals discusses the concept of "cheap grace" and how faith-based communities can better support veterans after deployment. (2025)

]]> Tom Seals discusses the concept of "cheap grace" and how faith-based communities can better support veterans after deployment. (2025)

]]> God’s Word for Warriors false No 1382 4 full E2: War and Invisible Wounds E2: War and Invisible Wounds https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/war-and-visible-wounds/ https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/war-and-visible-wounds/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:38:12 -0500 godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/4fa234f8-758c-3ea2-91fd-7908021b0049 Tom Seals, founder of God's Word for Warriors, offers insight and encouragement for veterans and their families who have experienced suicidal thoughts or loss due to suicide associated with veteran trauma. (2025)

]]> Tom Seals, founder of God's Word for Warriors, offers insight and encouragement for veterans and their families who have experienced suicidal thoughts or loss due to suicide associated with veteran trauma. (2025)

]]> God’s Word for Warriors false No 994 3 full E1: Moral and Spiritual Injury E1: Moral and Spiritual Injury https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/moral-and-spiritual-injury/ https://godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/e/moral-and-spiritual-injury/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:23:19 -0500 godswordforwarriors.podbean.com/ec77a6fd-5963-35f9-877a-6ec10ca897b7 Tom Seals speaks to the moral and spiritual injury inherent in the work that our veterans are called to. He offers a scriptural approach to releasing veterans from the guilt and shame that often comes home with deployed military members. (2025)

]]> Tom Seals speaks to the moral and spiritual injury inherent in the work that our veterans are called to. He offers a scriptural approach to releasing veterans from the guilt and shame that often comes home with deployed military members. (2025)

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