WATCH this episode on Youtube! In this episode of Engage Your Destiny's podcast, Ben Peterson sits down with Walter Pittman, a veteran from Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. Walter shares his deeply personal story of growing up with an extraordinary father, facing racist bullying, and discovering his true identity through faith …

WATCH this episode on Youtube! In this episode of the Engage Your Destiny podcast, Ben Peterson, founder of Engage Your Destiny, sits down with Justin Knowles, a former EOD bomb tech and now a director for Engage Your Destiny at Fort Wainwright. Justin opens up about his intense curiosity for people, his dedication to helping others find freedom th…

Friends, we’ve got a raw one for you this week! Have you ever thought about the role of pain and suffering in your life? Well, we dove into what ChatGPT thinks about how satan could use it to destroy our generation and here’s what we got: Exploit Pain and Trauma: Make them question God’s goodness in the face of suffering, pain, and injustice in the…

WATCH this episode on Youtube & Pray.com! In this episode of the Engage Your Destiny podcast, host and founder, Ben Peterson sits down with Mike Foster, a veteran who has survived some of the most traumatic events of modern history. From living through the Columbine Massacre at 14 to serving in two tours in Iraq with the Marine Corps, and a 15-year…

Do you know what you were created for? Have you gotten clarity on what your identity is? We are in a war for the identity of soul of our nation and it begins with you. Ben delivers a powerfully convicting message on the strategies of the enemy to sow identity confusion into our generation.

Do you struggle with sexual sin? Honestly, we all do. So let’s have an honest conversation about it. Tune into this message from Ben from our ChatGPT series and let’s experience the freedom Jesus paid for on the Cross for us.

Watch this episode on Youtube & Pray.com! In this Engage Your Destiny Podcast episode, Ben Peterson, sits down with Aaron Iwanciw. A Marine Corps veteran with a heavy story that tackles the challenges of growing up in public housing, facing daily mortar attacks in Iraq, and coping with PTSD. From his tough early life in Michigan to his deployment i…

Watch this episode on Youtube and Pray.com! Welcome to our very FIRST Engage Your Destiny VIDEO PODCAST, with Ben Peterson! Join us on this compelling journey with Matt Kondus as he shares his gripping story of courage, faith, and resilience. He details his experiences as a police officer and SWAT member, his struggle to overcome personal injuries,…

Do you feel alone? Isolated? Do you fear being with people and how they perceive you? We stepped out into a bold new direction for our podcast to ask ChatGPT, if you were Satan, how would you destroy this generation? What we got back, was profound. Join us for part one of this journey, isolation.

Do feelings of guilt and regret hit your mind throughout the day, sending you into a spiral? Are there areas of your life you’ve shut off and don’t want to revisit because it simply is too painful? Boy do we know how you feel! Check out this simple, honest, and vulnerable conversation with Ben that will help you discover peace with your past.…

Do you ever wonder if you’ve heard from God? Do you think He talks to you or wants to tell you thingS? Have you ever truly believed He has spoken to you? If you have asked yourself these questions or desire to hear what God is already speaking to your heart, tune into this message from Ben so that you can get everything standing in the way of you h…

A simple meeting with a pastor gave Ben a practice that has been transforming his life, marriage and home. This simple AND practical podcast will transform your mindset of prayer and give you a plan to go execute it! Let’s go!

Here it is! The long (but not too long) awaited final episode in the Hard to Kill Series! Ben addresses the most neglected area of what will make us strong and Hard to Kill, OUR RELATIONSHIPS! Tune into this incredible cap to what has been an amazing series to gain the strategies of how you can build truly strong relationships!…

In part 5 of the Hard to Kill Series, Ben shares about the immense challenges of accepting God’s will for your life and how to practice daily virtues that will make you more resilient so that you can ensure the hardest times of your life. Taking a deeper look at Job’s life, Ben unpacks the struggle of wrestling with God and how to surrender to His …

In part 4 of the Hard to Kill Series, Ben gets vulnerable about how 2025 has started off, from RSV to Walking Pneumonia and a mice infestation! This is all apart of growing in emotional fortitude to become who God has called us to be. In this wisdom filled episode, learn about how your brain works with emotions, and how to overcome them so you can …

In this live message at the Circle in Franklin TN, Ben unleashed his latest thought leadership on what is killing the destinies of young people today. Pulling from The Pendulum, Take Your Family Back and Primal Leadership, Ben pieces together the WHY behind how America got to the challenges we have in the mental, emotional and spiritual health of y…

Imagine being forcibly torn away from your family, thrown into a concentration camp where every day feels like an endless battle for survival. You're stripped of your dignity, your identity, and all the comforts of life. You’re surrounded by death, suffering, and despair. Yet, somehow, in the middle of this nightmare, Viktor Frankl—an Austrian psyc…

What is standing in the way of your mental toughness? Are you battling with anxiety or maybe some depression from time to time? As over-comers in Christ we need to get our minds right and take the victory over our lives that was paid for on the Cross. Don’t miss part two of the Hard to Kill series!

Modern men are easy to kill. Not just physically – though that's certainly true. Two flights of stairs leave most gasping. But I mean something deeper. Most men today can be killed by: - Mean words - Harsh weather - Missed meals - Social disapproval - Minor discomfort Our ancestors would be horrified. They built civilizations in harsh conditions, f…

A life of purpose is filled with countless little choices. Those choices are the building blocks for the skyscraper of destiny you are building fort your life. Tune into this weeks message as Ben gives us the Why behind wisdom and how it can transform your life!

Hey guys! Here is the latest interview Ben did on the Pay it Forward Show that includes some great new revelations he’s been having on breakthrough in your life. Don’t miss this one!

In this latest message, I take the examples of Jocko, Willink and Dave Ramsey to show you how taking ownership and being faithful with the small things will put you in a position of great influence and favor in your life. Don't miss this inspiring message that is going to drive all of us to live out true faithfulness and ownership!…

We all want blessings. We all want the good stuff in life. But how often are we willing to get uncomfortable and take the necessary risks to get them? Not often enough! Tune into this week's message to learn how you can receive the blessings you've dreamed of. AND learn how to successfully walk out your faith daily! Yes it's possible. Yes you can d…

In this powerful message, Ben delivers a new revelation on the miracles, identity, and freedom that we will find from burning our sins and turning from them. Don’t miss this one!

We have heard it said in modern language: Show Me The Money! We live in a time where everyone wants to see something before they can believe it, but that is the exact opposite of faith. In this latest message, Ben takes us through his journey of growing fruit trees in his back yard and what God has been showing him through the process. This message…

We are taught in the military to never surrender. That we never accept defeat. As warriors for Christ, we are called to live in a place of never surrendering to the enemy, but always surrendering to the will of our Heavenly Father. In this message, Ben gets into how we can live a powerful life of surrender that will bring transformation to our live…

Tune into Fridays ENGAGE message and gain a new perspective of persecution and eternity!

Tune in to this passion filled reflection as Ben Peterson shares his recent thoughts on where our world is at today in showing each other the honor that God calls us to. He also gives you the practical ways to pray with authority over any hard situation you are battling through. Be strong and courageous!…

What would your life look like if you could take back some of the words you’ve spoken? In this episode, Sylvester dives into and unpack the THINK framework to guide our conversations. Discover how applying these principles can transform your relationships, bring peace, and align your words with God's purpose. Tune in to learn how a few intentional …

In this latest Engage Your Destiny message, Ben shares the power key to seeing God move in your life. The content for this message came from a time with a group of soldiers who had just returned from the middle east, defending our freedom.

Today we're exploring Matthew 5:7 – “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” This beatitude highlights a key characteristic of citizens in God's kingdom: active empathy. We’ll discuss what true mercy looks like - it's compassion in motion, not just feeling sorry for someone. We'll examine why showing mercy can be challenging, often…

Explore the concept of "Holy Hunger" and how to satisfy our deepest spiritual cravings. This episode discusses the importance of developing a genuine hunger for God, recognizing inferior satisfactions, and pursuing superior fulfillment in Christ. Learn practical ways to cultivate spiritual appetite, understand the nature of temptation, and redirect…

In this weeks debrief, Ben dives deeper into the historical elements that have propagated fear and insecurity throughout our generations. He also spends time on GenZ/iGen and what is holding us back from growing through hard times into who God has promised we can become. Don’t miss this debrief that will give you greater context on what is assaulti…

In this message, Ben challenges us with the root of pride that is working to destroy our lives. Fear and Insecurity are on a constant mission to rob us of our identity in Christ and take us down paths that are not God’s Best for us. Tune into to this transparent and honest message about how we can get free from the hooks of fear and insecurity so w…

In this powerful episode, Ben and Sylvester examine how our deep sorrow for personal sins and the brokenness of the world today can lead us to God's transformative grace. In a time of overwhelming pain and injustice, they explore the profound impact of heartfelt mourning and the incredible power of prayer. Join them as they uncover how, through bei…

Join Sylvester as he explorers the profound truths of the Beatitudes, focusing on Matthew 5:4. The transformative power of mourning, repentance, and God's unparalleled comfort. Through raw and real discussions, he uncover how our deepest sorrows can lead us to God's grace, healing, and a renewed sense of purpose. This is an episode you won’t want t…

Join Sylvester as he explores the profound teachings of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Discover how to reclaim your God-given identity in a world that constantly seeks to rob you of it. Through powerful metaphors of salt and light, Sylvester challenges us to live boldly in our faith, preserve moral integrity, and illuminate God's truth. Dive deep into…

In this episode, Ben offers a deep and unexpected reflection on how we are called as Christian’s to respond in this hour towards the assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life. Don’t miss the short but extremely powerful episode that will impact your perspective on the world we are navigating today.…

Ben and Sylvester unpack Ben’s message on how to live your destiny through the spiritual poverty we all experience on a daily basis. They also get into how you can train yourself to overcome sin through repetition of where you put your focus and tactics to resist the enemy.

In this message, Ben takes us on a journey of how to experience Gods very best blessings when we are in our darkest moments and trials. Don’t miss this powerful message to guide your life through the hardest situations!

In this power packed message, Ben takes us through the story of Joe Simpson, who defied death by surviving a broken leg, 20k feet above sea level in the Himalayas on an ice wall. This message will push you, strengthen you, and show you how living for Christ, becoming a disciple, and believing for miracles will give you a life worth living!…

Join us as Sylvester explores the story of Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3:13-15 and how Jesus set a powerful precedent for leadership in 3 dynamic ways. This episode unpacks the significance of leading from the front and living a life that others can follow. Discover what it means to embody true leadership in your everyday life. Whether you're guiding…

In this weeks message, Ben Peterson delivers a powerful outline of how to heal our hearts and grow into the men and women God has called us to be.

In this episode Sylvester explorers how the enemy uses distraction, self-doubt, and isolation to keep us from becoming who God intended us to be. Join us as we delve into the four essential relationships that are vital for living an abundant life. Through testimonies, biblical insights, and practical steps, discover how to strengthen these connecti…

In this debrief, Ben and Sylvester unpack to story of betrayal, infidelity, and plans to commit crimes unspeakable from Sylvester’s past. The conversation goes powerfully deep into the nature of man, understanding our indescribable need for relationship, growing community and how we can become co-creators with God. Don’t miss this amazing episode a…

In this episode we explore the profound and transformative concept of "Immanuel," meaning "God with us." Drawing from the book of Matthew and the prophecy of Isaiah, we delve into how this divine truth impacts our everyday lives, especially in three key areas: suffering, decision-making, and companionship. Tune in to discover how embracing Immanuel…

In this engaging debrief, Sylvester and Ben break down the different styles of how we attach through our emotions to our family and intimate relationships. Both Ben and Sylvester have been experiencing incredible breakthrough in their own lives through the power of understanding attachment. This content will dramatically impact your life and give y…

For many of us, conflict is terrifying. But what we are missing is an opportunity for us to grow closer to the people around us. In this impactful message, Ben gives the breakdown on how our past can shield us from creating intimacy with others and also our strategies for survival can keep us from growing closer to the ones we truly want to know.…

In this message for MEN, Ben Peterson Gives an inspiring message by sharing about the darkest moments of his life that had destroyed his hope. He gives the practical ways to restore your Hope so that you can live a life of destiny and be the man God has called you to be.

On this weeks episode, Ben takes a deep dive into the history of warfare by looking at Napoleon and his greatest defeat to set the stage for how we can build a strong foundation of assurance and confidence so that we can have healthy relationships. Tune in to this powerful episode to learn how you can overcome your insecurities and grow in your fai…