USA (MNN) — Military veterans and first responders face battles long after their time in uniform — PTSD, suicidal thoughts, broken relationships, and a lack of purpose. Warriors Set Free, a ministry under Set Free Ministries, helps men confront those struggles with brotherhood and biblical truth.
Their signature event, the Warriors Battle, is a three-day, camp-style retreat aimed at helping men confront the past and walk in biblical freedom.
Steve Prince, director of Warriors Set Free, says, “We’re training them up to win life’s battles. The war has been won. Jesus has conquered everything — but we have battles to fight to live this life victoriously.”
The ministry welcomes veterans, first responders, and even civilians—if they bring a veteran with them. The retreat follows an acronym called TRIP: truth, relationships, identity, and purpose.
Warriors Battle retreat (Photo courtesy of Warriors Set Free)
“We teach biblical principles to overcome suicidal thoughts [and] PTSD symptoms,” says Prince. “We have them tell their story, apply biblical principles of confess, repent, forgive, and we get to watch God help them unpack the pain from their past.”
The retreat’s impact is often immediate. “We have wives who are shocked when their husbands come home and they notice the difference from day one,” Prince says. “We encourage the guys, ‘Don’t go home and tell your wife that you’re different. Live it out, be present, love your wife, spend time, serve.’”
One man told Prince he wouldn’t have made it to his 25th anniversary without what he learned through Warriors Set Free.
Another veteran, Jeremiah, accepted Christ at the retreat and began praying for his estranged son. Prince says four days later, Jeremiah’s son texted him — angrily. “Jeremiah is like, ‘You’re right. I was wrong.’ In his humility and in his honesty, his son wanted to reconnect…. God restored that relationship because of Jeremiah’s obedience.”
Warriors Set Free also offers one-day Freedom Appointments in person or over video call. “It doesn’t matter where the warrior, the veteran, the first responder is — we can set up a video appointment and share what we do.”
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Upcoming Warriors Battle retreats are posted at warriorssetfree.org/battle.
“If you have a veteran in your life that’s hurting, first pray for them,” Prince urges. “Then check out Warrior Set Free and see if they’re willing to connect with us.”
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