Episode #9
From Father Wounds to Freedom: Steve Prince on Following Christ
Most Christians know Jesus as Savior. Few truly surrender to Him as Lord. Steve Prince spent years believing in Christ while still living on his own terms. It wasn't until he confronted decades of unresolved pain over his father's suicide—and chose biblical forgiveness—that everything changed. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing isn't found in simply knowing Scripture, but in obeying it. In this episode, you'll discover: • Understand the life-changing difference between accepting Jesus as Savior and making Him Lord of your life. • Learn how unforgiveness toward his father silently affected Steve's marriage, ministry, and purpose for more than 25 years—and the moment that finally brought freedom. • Discover why Warrior Set Free approaches healing differently by helping veterans and first responders apply God's Word instead of only hearing it. • Recognize how military service, spiritual warfare, and biblical discipleship intersect to create lasting transformation. About Steve Prince Steve Prince is a retired U.S. Army veteran who served for 25 years, including Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He now serves as National Director of Warrior Set Free, where he helps veterans and first responders find freedom from trauma, unforgiveness, and spiritual bondage through biblical discipleship. His own testimony of healing from father wounds has become the foundation of a ministry impacting veterans across the country. "I wanted Jesus to be my Savior, but I had never acknowledged Jesus Christ as my Lord. He's in charge of me, and I'm to be obedient." If this episode helped you, please follow Testimony Strong and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Open the Apple Podcasts app, search Testimony Strong VET S.O.S. , scroll down, and tap "Write a Review." It takes less than 30 seconds and helps this message of hope reach another veteran or military family who needs it. Episode Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 02:28 – Ministry in Ukraine & Seeing God Move 11:50 – Losing His Father to Suicide at Age Five 17:07 – Desert Storm and a Changed Perspective 24:47 – The Difference Between Savior and Lord 41:20 – Forgiving His Father After 25 Years 46:14 – Building Warrior Set Free 55:42 – Scriptures That Changed His Life 1:01:09 – Prayer & Closing Encouragement Explore the VET S.O.S. Network ▶ VET S.O.S. — Flagship Show ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Testimony Strong Connect with VET S.O.S. Website: https://vetsospodcast.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@vetsospodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/vetsos Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/vetsospodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/vetsospodcast X: https://x.com/vetsospodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast #VETSOS #TestimonyStrong #VeteranFaith #ChristianVeteran #BiblicalDiscipleship #VeteranHealing #Podcast #Veterans #MilitaryLife #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP
