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. 17h ago

    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

  2. 5d ago

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. May 20

    13,000 Messages to Plan a Mass Shooting... WHO's RESPONSIBLE?!

    This week on The Ben Peterson Show, we confront one of the most unsettling questions of the AI era: what happens when artificial intelligence begins influencing darkness instead of restraining it?After reports surfaced involving mass shooting suspects allegedly using ChatGPT to help strategize attacks, Ben Peterson breaks down the deeper spiritual, cultural, and moral implications behind the rise of artificial intelligence. From emotional manipulation algorithms to the collapse of moral absolutes, this conversation explores how technology is shaping the next generation, and why discernment has never mattered more.This is not just a conversation about AI.It’s a conversation about truth, human nature, spiritual warfare, and the future of society.Ben challenges listeners to think critically about the technologies they trust, the voices shaping culture, and the urgency of staying grounded in faith during one of the most rapidly changing moments in human history.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 – Welcome to The Ben Peterson Show01:15 – The mission of Engage Your Destiny02:20 – Prayer for revival, the military, and America03:30 – Reports of AI-assisted mass shooting planning06:00 – How AI algorithms and language models work07:45 – The 13,000-message ChatGPT controversy09:00 – Moral relativism and the dangers of AI without safeguards10:45 – “The speed to sin is only gonna get faster”11:40 – Relationship with God vs relationship with technology13:00 – Introducing “When Intelligence Isn’t Human”14:20 – The real-world consequences for families15:00 – OpenAI, responsibility, and the future of AI ethics15:45 – AI robots, morality, and dangerous future questions16:20 – Spiritual preparedness in the age of AI17:00 – Final challenge and call to action

    17 min

  6. May 13

    AI Religion: Trillion Dollar Business? Be Prepared for Great Deception!

    This week on The Ben Peterson Show, we confront one of the most dangerous spiritual and cultural shifts of our generation: artificial intelligence becoming a false source of truth, purpose, and even worship.As AI rapidly advances, some of the world’s leading technologists are already discussing AI-generated religions, AI “Messiah” figures, and the future of digital spirituality. What happens when faith becomes a trillion-dollar business model? What happens when people begin turning to machines for guidance meant to come from God?Ben Peterson breaks down the rise of AI religion, the commercialization of faith, the dangers of deception, and why this generation must learn to use AI as a tool — not a guide for the soul.From AI avatars of Jesus and Buddha, to the growing conversation around AI consciousness and purpose, this episode explores why humanity is entering a defining moment unlike anything we’ve seen before.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://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637636237?tag=simonsayscomNEW 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/benpeterson⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction: AI, faith, and the future of culture01:30 – Engage Your Destiny’s mission and the Guardian program02:15 – Ben’s new AI book and helping families navigate technology03:30 – AI-generated Jesus and Buddha avatars04:30 – Religion becoming a trillion-dollar business05:45 – Why AI cannot replace a relationship with God06:30 – Pendulum Theory and generational collapse cycles08:00 – “Me” generations vs “We” generations08:45 – Prosperity gospel and commercialization of faith10:30 – The dangers of turning religion into entertainment11:15 – Anthropic, Claude AI, and “child of God” discussions12:15 – Technology accelerating human sin13:00 – AI relationships, sex robots, and moral collapse13:45 – “The Great Deception” and Matthew 2414:30 – AI-created religions and digital messiahs15:15 – Why people will begin worshiping AI16:00 – Wars, rumors of wars, and the birth pains of the end times16:45 – Rachel’s childbirth story and spiritual preparation17:30 – Awakening your spirit in the age of AI18:15 – Final warning: use AI as a tool, not your guide

    18 min

  7. May 6

    ANNOUNCING: The Ben Peterson Show!

    This week, we step into a pivotal moment on the Engage Your Destiny Podcast as we introduce The Ben Peterson Show—a new chapter focused on faith, culture, and the rising influence of artificial intelligence.As technology rapidly reshapes the world, a deeper question emerges: are we using AI as a tool… or allowing it to become our guide?In this episode, Ben Peterson shares the heart behind the rebrand and unpacks a critical tension facing this generation—how to navigate faith in an age where answers are instant, but wisdom is often missing. Through real-life stories and personal conviction, he reveals the difference between creating with purpose and outsourcing the very voice God placed within us.This message goes beyond technology. It’s about identity, discernment, and the responsibility of believers to remain grounded in truth while engaging a changing world.📢 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📕 READ THE STORY THAT'S CHANGING LIVES: https://engageyourdestiny.org/bookNEW 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 Ben Peterson Show01:00 – Why the rebrand from Engage Your Destiny Podcast02:00 – Faith in the age of AI and cultural shifts03:00 – The critical question: tool or guide?04:00 – Using AI as a tool (real-world business example)05:30 – The danger of using AI as a guide06:30 – Choosing prayer over instant answers07:30 – Waiting, seeking, and receiving clarity08:00 – The growing reliance on AI for direction08:30 – Gen Z, AI, and the crisis of guidance09:00 – A call to lead, think, and live differently

    10 min

  8. Apr 22

    How To Heal From Trauma, Core Wounds And Lies

    This week on the Engage Your Destiny Podcast, we sit down with Andrea Hand, artist, songwriter, and founder of Sound of Hope, for a powerful conversation about suicide, trauma, mental health, and the healing power of faith.Andrea shares how her life changed after losing three people to suicide in a single year, including her cousin. What began as a calling in music became a mission to confront the silence around mental health and help people find hope, healing, and freedom.From touring with Carrie Underwood and appearing on The Voice, to building a nonprofit that helps remove the stigma around emotional pain, Andrea opens up about what unresolved trauma, hidden wounds, and core lies can do to a person’s life if left unaddressed.This conversation goes deeper than mental health awareness. It is about truth, inner healing, community, and learning how to walk with God in a world filled with noise, distraction, isolation, and artificial intelligence. Andrea shares why faith matters, why healing is often a process, and why no one should suffer in silence.📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families-     ❤️ DONATE TODAY: https://engageyourdestiny.org/suicideispreventable    📕 READ THE STORY THAT'S CHANGING LIVES: https://engageyourdestiny.org/bookNEW 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 Introduction00:45 Andrea Hand’s background in music and ministry02:00 Losing three people to suicide in one year05:00 The beginning of Sound of Hope06:00 Suicide, mental health, and the church’s blind spot07:30 The vision for the Sound of Hope docuseries10:00 Trauma, core lies, and inner healing18:30 Rejection, identity, and the music industry27:00 Why Andrea is passionate about removing the stigma30:00 AI, isolation, and protecting the human soul38:00 Hearing God in a distracted world43:00 Final message of hope for those who are struggling

    45 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
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Engage Your Destiny
  • Show Website
    The Ben Peterson Show

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