In this powerful episode, host Rich Sanders sits down with Bruce Duty, retired Army chaplain, nonprofit founder, podcaster, and passionate teacher of faith and freedom. Bruce shares his incredible journey—from enlisting in the Air Force to pastoring a Florida church to serving on the front lines in Iraq and South Korea as an Army chaplain. Now based in Niceville, FL, Bruce leads a nonprofit and podcast called Cross Country Three, focused on helping people persevere in the faith, protect their families, and preserve their precious
freedoms.
This conversation dives deep into what it means to serve, sacrifice, and give
generously—even when you don’t have much. Bruce’s insights on spiritual warfare, American history, capitalism, and courage are timeless reminders that Christian freedom requires action, responsibility, and risk. A must-listen for anyone navigating vocation, generosity, and calling in today’s culture.
In This Episode:
• 01:00 Life in Niceville, FL & Launching Cross Country Three
• 05:30 Bruce’s Faith Roots, Military Background & Pastoral Calling
• 10:00 Becoming a Chaplain in Iraq & South Korea
• 16:30 Spiritual Support in Combat Zones: Chapel, Convoy, Psalm 91
• 24:00 What It Means to “Press On” & Leave the Past Behind
• 30:00 True Generosity vs. Military Entitlement Culture
• 36:30 Lessons from Black Rifle Coffee & Veteran Leadership
• 40:00 The Mission of Cross Country Three & Serving Veterans
• 47:00 Capitalism, Freedom & Reverence for God in the Marketplace
• 54:30 Bruce’s Definition of a Christian Capitalist
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