The COMPASS Podcast
This podcast hosts, receives, and honors the stories of veterans of war. We open listeners to their authentic journeys, in war and after they come home. We provide a platform for our community to learn truths about war and to consider the real difficulties experienced when veterans must carry these truths by themselves. We explore life-giving possibilities for post-traumatic growth, help bridge the distances between veterans and the people in whose name they serve, and honor the vital lessons and
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Saturday Nov 02, 2024
Saturday Nov 02, 2024
Glen and Scott discuss the origins of COMPASS, the importance of authentic veteran testimony, the power of storytelling, and what is involved in creating a safe space for sharing that serves as both sanctuary and crucible. Disengagement between veterans of war and the people in whose name they have served has been longstanding. Parades are more common than receptivity and deep listening. What can communities do to honor veterans by welcoming the fullness of their stories and the hard-won wisdom of their journeys?
About Us
This podcast is a place that hosts, receives, and honors the stories of veterans of war. We open listeners to their authentic journeys, in war and after they come home.
Truthful war stories, carried by veterans, lead to exploration of how they live after the parades are over. Since life and death decisions are part of war, the stakes are high. Many veterans carry their war experiences heavily in their soul, with few places to share them; too often untold stories are taken with them to the grave. We provide a platform for our community to learn truths about war and to consider the real difficulties experienced when veterans must carry these truths all by themselves. We explore life-giving possibilities for post-traumatic growth, help bridge the distances between veterans and the people in whose name they serve, and honor the vital lessons and hard-earned wisdom veterans can share with us. Tune in and listen to the in-side story.
The COMPASS Podcast is hosted by Dr. Glen Miller and Reverend Scott Hutchinson.
Glen is a veteran of the Vietnam War, an ethics professor, and the founder of the
Veterans Community Network. Scott’s work includes deep listening, trauma healing, and peacebuilding. He is co-founder of the COMPASS Healing Circle.