The Ben Peterson Show

Engage Your Destiny

The Ben Peterson Show is for those who refuse to drift in a world being reshaped by AI. Hosted by Ben Peterson, founder of a movement bringing the Gospel to our military, veterans, and their families, the show guides you in navigating your faith through the new age of AI and culture so you can lead with conviction and step forward with purpose.

  1. 1d ago

    What You Can Learn About Islam, AI Warfare, & Faith From 17 Combat Deployments | Rob Heber

    This week on The Ben Peterson Show, we dive into one of the most eye-opening conversations yet with combat veteran, military strategist, and author Rob Heber.After 17 deployments across the Middle East, Europe, and conflict zones around the world, Rob shares what he has witnessed firsthand about modern warfare, global instability, emerging technology, and what the future may hold as AI rapidly transforms the battlefield.From stories on the beaches of Normandy with World War II heroes, to lessons learned from combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, to conversations around autonomous drones, cyber warfare, and the hidden cost of technological advancement, this episode asks an important question:How do people of faith remain grounded in a world changing faster than ever?This conversation goes beyond military strategy. It explores vigilance, purpose, freedom, truth, and how believers can prepare spiritually and mentally for the challenges ahead.WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith. 📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families-     ❤️ DONATE TODAY: http://engageyourdestiny.org/becomeaguardian📕 PRE-ORDER BEN’S NEW BOOK:  https://whenintelligenceisnthuman.comNEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to see how faith is impacting our soldiers.  Want to see more behind-the-scenes, more interviews, or something different? Drop a comment or leave a review!LET'S CONNECT:     Follow Engage Your Destiny on Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny    Follow Engage Your Destiny on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/engage.your.destiny/Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenpeterson/Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction & Why This Conversation Matters03:20 – Normandy, D-Day & A World War II Veteran’s Warning08:30 – Military Service, Deployments & Lessons from Combat11:45 – Islam, Global Conflict & Understanding Modern Threats20:30 – Iran, Negotiations & National Security Perspectives28:20 – The Rise of AI Warfare & Autonomous Drones34:40 – How Ukraine Changed Modern Combat Forever44:20 – AI, Data & Why Everything Is Becoming Targetable49:15 – The Future of Warfare & America’s Vulnerabilities54:10 – Why Rob Created Founders Font57:00 – Restoring Character, Cursive & America’s Foundations01:01:00 – Final Thoughts & Faith for the Way Forward

    1h 2m

  2. Jun 17

    Your Success Or Destruction Hangs On This ONE Thing!

    Your success or your destruction may come down to one decision.This week on The Ben Peterson Show: Faith for the Way Forward, Ben shares a direct and personal message about one of the greatest battles people face today: what we allow to capture our hearts.Through stories of Elijah, Samson, Solomon, and David, this episode explores how even the strongest people in Scripture were shaped not by a lack of ability but by the direction of their desires.Ben unpacks how temptation, distraction, lust, identity, and the pursuit of worldly success can quietly pull us away from the one thing that truly satisfies: knowing Christ.This conversation is not about shame. It’s about awareness, purity, grace, and learning to turn our hearts back toward God daily.If you’ve ever struggled with distraction, temptation, feeling far from God, or wondering how to stay faithful in a world full of noise, this episode is for you.WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith. 📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families-     ❤️ DONATE TODAY: http://engageyourdestiny.org/becomeaguardian📕 PRE-ORDER BEN’S NEW BOOK:  https://whenintelligenceisnthuman.comNEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to see how faith is impacting our soldiers.  Want to see more behind-the-scenes, more interviews, or something different? Drop a comment or leave a review!LET'S CONNECT:     Follow Engage Your Destiny on Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny    Follow Engage Your Destiny on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/engage.your.destiny/Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenpeterson/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction: Success or destruction comes down to one thing01:00 The Guardian mission and covering military in prayer02:10 Elijah, Baal, and standing for truth03:30 How powerful people lose everything05:00 Why purity still matters today06:20 The battle starts in the heart07:30 Thoughts, temptation, and changing patterns09:00 Shame, identity, and spiritual destruction10:05 The solution: knowing God deeper11:30 When success becomes a distraction13:00 What it means to truly know Christ14:10 Why sexual sin never satisfies15:00 Fighting daily and choosing purity

    18 min

  3. Jun 12

    A Jew And A Christian Walk Into AI

    This week on The Ben Peterson Show, we dive into one of the most thought-provoking conversations on faith, artificial intelligence, mental health, and the future of human connection.Ben sits down with Dr. Fred Moss, a psychiatrist with over four decades in the mental health field, to wrestle with a question many people are quietly asking:What happens when technology begins meeting needs that were once only fulfilled through human relationships?From deep conversations about authenticity, loneliness, and communication, to the rise of AI and whether it’s helping or eroding humanity, this episode explores what it means to stay human in an increasingly digital world.Dr. Fred shares why he believes modern communication has become more convenient but less authentic, why people are turning to AI for understanding and connection, and why healing may still begin with being truly seen and heard.At the same time, Ben challenges the assumptions behind artificial intelligence, asking hard questions about creators, values, truth, faith, and whether convenience is quietly reshaping our souls.This is not a conversation about fear.It’s a conversation about discernment.WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith. 📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families-     ❤️ DONATE TODAY: http://engageyourdestiny.org/becomeaguardian📕 PRE-ORDER BEN’S NEW BOOK:  https://whenintelligenceisnthuman.comNEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to see how faith is impacting our soldiers.  Want to see more behind-the-scenes, more interviews, or something different? Drop a comment or leave a review!LET'S CONNECT:     Follow us on Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny    Follow us on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/engage.your.destiny/Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenpeterson/Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Fred Moss02:30 – Growing up and becoming a healer08:00 – How technology changed communication11:15 – What convenience may be costing humanity14:00 – AI understands people more than humans?16:40 – Is AI replacing real connection?18:30 – Technology, anxiety, and the future of mental health20:30 – Does destruction lead to transformation?24:20 – Human agency, freedom, and responding to change26:00 – AI, creators, and the future of humanity31:15 – Can AI help people communicate better?32:30 – Division, culture, and restoring human connection37:20 – Why hope still matters38:00 – Leaning on God in uncertain times

    40 min

  4. Jun 10

    My Response To Pope LEO's AI Stance

    Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than most people realize, and the Church is finally beginning to respond.This week on The Ben Peterson Show, Ben reacts to Pope Leo’s official stance on AI and asks the question many believers are already wrestling with:Is the Church moving fast enough to address what artificial intelligence is doing to humanity?From autonomous warfare and government regulation to youth mental health, digital deception, pornography, and the future of truth itself, this conversation explores the spiritual, cultural, and human consequences of AI.Ben breaks down what Pope Leo got right, where the Church took an important stand, and what may have been overlooked in one of the most influential conversations happening today.This isn’t simply about technology.It’s about who shapes the future and what happens when innovation advances faster than wisdom.WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith. 📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families-     ❤️ DONATE TODAY: http://engageyourdestiny.org/becomeaguardian📕 PRE-ORDER BEN’S NEW BOOK:  https://whenintelligenceisnthuman.comNEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to see how faith is impacting our soldiers.  Want to see more behind-the-scenes, more interviews, or something different? Drop a comment or leave a review!LET'S CONNECT:     Follow Engage Your Destiny on Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny    Follow Engage Your Destiny on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/engage.your.destiny/Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenpeterson/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to AI, faith, and why this conversation matters02:10 Pope Leo’s official AI position explained04:00 Autonomous weapons and the ethics of AI warfare06:10 Why concentrated tech power concerns the Church08:20 Human dignity, labor, and automation10:00 Deepfakes, truth, and digital deception11:15 What the Church may be missing about young people13:00 AI, mental health, and the future of discipleship14:30 Sexuality, AI relationships, and cultural impact16:00 Why regulation and action matter17:20 Final thoughts and what happens next

    18 min

  5. Jun 3

    How To Defeat Your Giant

    This week on The Ben Peterson Show, Ben unpacks one of the most powerful stories in Scripture through a lens most people miss.David didn’t defeat Goliath because he was fearless. He defeated him because God had already been forming him long before the battle.But what if the real battle isn’t the habit, addiction, anger, anxiety, or distraction?What if those are only the spears…And the real giant is the lie underneath.In this episode, Ben shares personal reflections on pressure, leadership, spiritual warfare, and why healing only begins when we stop hiding and bring our struggles into the light.This conversation is about more than overcoming obstacles.It’s about exposing the lies, stepping out of isolation, and becoming the person God is forging you to be.WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith. 📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families-     ❤️ DONATE TODAY: http://engageyourdestiny.org/becomeaguardian📕 PRE-ORDER BEN’S NEW BOOK:  https://whenintelligenceisnthuman.comNEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to see how faith is impacting our soldiers.  Want to see more behind-the-scenes, more interviews, or something different? Drop a comment or leave a review!LET'S CONNECT:     Follow us on Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny    Follow us on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/engage.your.destiny/ Timestamps:00:00 – What if your battle is forming you?01:15 – David and Goliath through a different lens08:10 – Why fear defeats people before giants do10:20 – The hidden battles nobody sees11:45 – Pressure, adversity, and spiritual formation14:00 – The difference between giants and spears16:20 – Identifying the lies beneath the struggle18:00 – Why confession leads to healing20:10 – The danger of isolation and performance22:15 – AI, connection, and the future of humanity24:30 – The only way out is through26:00 – Final challenge: bring your giant into the light

    20 min

  6. May 29

    This is the Most Dangerous Lie You Can Believe

    This week on The Ben Peterson Show, Ben sits down with Mick Wienholt for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had yet.After surviving a catastrophic avalanche that left his skull shattered in multiple places, Mick walked away believing he had simply beaten the odds. But years later, after the devastating loss of his unborn son, he came face-to-face with a pain he could not overcome on his own.What followed changed everything.From trauma, grief, and surrender, to fatherhood, faith, technology, and purpose — Mick shares how God met him in his darkest moment and completely transformed the direction of his life.This conversation goes far beyond survival.It’s about identity.Purpose.Faith in a world consumed by distraction.And why no technology can replace the voice of our Creator.WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith. 📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families-     ❤️ DONATE TODAY: http://engageyourdestiny.org/becomeaguardian📕 PRE-ORDER BEN’S NEW BOOK:  https://whenintelligenceisnthuman.comNEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to see how faith is impacting our soldiers.  Want to see more behind-the-scenes, more interviews, or something different? Drop a comment or leave a review!LET'S CONNECT:     Follow us on Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny    Follow us on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/engage.your.destiny/  Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction & Mick’s unbelievable survival story02:00 – Climbing a Colorado peak without a helmet06:00 – Triggering the avalanche08:00 – Waking up at the bottom with devastating injuries12:00 – Skull fractures, brain surgery & recovery15:00 – Growing up in a performance-driven household19:00 – The devastating loss of their unborn son22:00 – Surrendering to God in the middle of grief24:00 – “You had a God-shaped hole in your heart”25:00 – Faith, skepticism & evidence of God28:00 – Raising children in a technology-driven culture32:00 – Artificial intelligence, identity & purpose36:00 – How Mick hears from God and finds clarity39:00 – Final thoughts & where to follow Mick

    41 min

  7. May 27

    Founding Delta Force General’s Secret to Living By Faith

    This week on The Ben Peterson Show, retired Lieutenant General Jerry Boykin shares the incredible story of how faith carried him through war, leadership, near death experiences, and some of the most intense military operations in modern American history.As one of the original members of Delta Force, General Boykin opens up about the brutal selection process that shaped America’s most elite counterterrorism unit, surviving combat in Grenada after being shot multiple times, and the miracle that followed when doctors wanted to amputate his arm.But this conversation goes far beyond military history.General Boykin shares how surrendering his life to Christ transformed everything, why prayer and Scripture became the foundation of his strength, and why this next generation must learn to hear God’s voice in an age dominated by technology, distraction, and artificial intelligence.From Vietnam and Delta Force to faith, discipline, leadership, and America’s future, this conversation is a powerful reminder that true strength is forged in surrender to God.WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith. 📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families-     ❤️ DONATE TODAY: http://engageyourdestiny.org/becomeaguardian📕 PRE-ORDER BEN’S NEW BOOK:  https://whenintelligenceisnthuman.comNEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to see how faith is impacting our soldiers.  Want to see more behind-the-scenes, more interviews, or something different? Drop a comment or leave a review!LET'S CONNECT:     Follow us on Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny    Follow us on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/engage.your.destiny/  Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction03:00 – How Jerry Boykin came to Christ05:00 – Vietnam and serving with the ROK Marines07:00 – Entering the Special Forces community09:00 – The secret formation of Delta Force10:30 – The brutal Delta Force selection process12:30 – Building America’s elite counterterrorism unit16:00 – The Iran hostage crisis and Tehran operation19:00 – Combat in Grenada and being shot in battle22:00 – Doctors wanted to amputate his arm24:00 – Faith, prayer, and hearing God’s voice26:00 – Artificial intelligence and the future of warfare28:00 – What people truly worship in modern culture31:00 – Why young people must learn American history

    33 min

  8. May 22

    Why You Feel Lost, Angry & Disconnected

    This week on The Ben Peterson Show, we dive into one of the most important conversations happening in our culture today, the hidden science behind violence, identity, and human behavior.Ben sits down with violence prevention expert Robert Mahoney to unpack why violence is rarely random, how people slowly spiral toward destruction, and what society continues to misunderstand about anger, trauma, isolation, and belonging.From mass shootings and gang culture to AI addiction and emotional isolation, this conversation reveals the deeper psychological and spiritual crisis shaping modern culture.Robert explains how identity, purpose, and community can either heal people, or pull them toward darkness. Together, Ben and Robert explore the warning signs most people miss, why technology is reshaping human connection, and how AI is beginning to replace real relationships for an entire generation.This episode is more than a conversation about violence, it’s about what happens when people lose meaning, lose connection, and lose hope.WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith. 📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families-     ❤️ DONATE TODAY: http://engageyourdestiny.org/becomeaguardian📕 PRE-ORDER BEN’S NEW BOOK:  https://whenintelligenceisnthuman.comNEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to see how faith is impacting our soldiers.  Want to see more behind-the-scenes, more interviews, or something different? Drop a comment or leave a review!LET'S CONNECT:     Follow us on Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny    Follow us on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/engage.your.destiny/  Follow us on Pray.com: / https://www.pray.com/benpetersonTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction to the science behind violence02:00 – Why violence is rarely random05:00 – The broken systems failing people in crisis10:00 – Identity, purpose, and community explained12:00 – Deconstructing radicalization and grievance culture15:00 – The Dayton shooter case study19:00 – Why prevention matters more than response22:00 – The connection between suicide and violence25:00 – Ben shares his Iraq combat anger experience27:00 – Why society misunderstands aggressive behavior31:00 – Intervention vs negotiation psychology35:00 – AI, Gen Z, and emotional dependency38:00 – How chatbots create emotional attachment40:00 – Dopamine addiction and social media42:00 – The terrifying unknown future of AI44:00 – Why AI struggles with contextual understanding46:00 – Surveillance culture and predictive technology50:00 – Why human connection still matters most53:00 – Helping struggling people before violence happens

    55 min
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The Ben Peterson Show is for those who refuse to drift in a world being reshaped by AI. Hosted by Ben Peterson, founder of a movement bringing the Gospel to our military, veterans, and their families, the show guides you in navigating your faith through the new age of AI and culture so you can lead with conviction and step forward with purpose.

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  • Creator
    Engage Your Destiny
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Engage Your Destiny
  • Show Website
    The Ben Peterson Show

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