A Firefighter’s Faith Journey Through PTSD And Marriage - Part 2
Healing doesn't happen overnight—but every step forward matters.
About this episode
What happens after the diagnosis? After the counseling begins? After you finally admit you're struggling?
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Shannon Lombard shares what healing actually looks like in real life. While many people want a quick fix for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles, Shannon explains that true healing is often slow, intentional, and deeply connected to faith, community, marriage, and daily choices.
Together, Troy and Shannon discuss practical habits that helped strengthen his marriage, rebuild trust, improve communication, and create a healthier family culture. From setting priorities and protecting family time to navigating mental health recovery and spiritual growth, this episode offers hope for anyone trying to move from surviving to truly living. If you've ever wondered whether healing is possible after trauma, this conversation reminds us that progress—not perfection—is often where God does His greatest work.
Read more about this topic: A Firefighter’s Faith Journey Through PTSD And Marriage - Part 2 - Living a faith-filled life can feel impossible when your home is loud, your schedule is packed, and your phone never stops buzzing.
Key Scriptures
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
Proverbs 22:6
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Galatians 6:9
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
Ecclesiastes 4:12
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1
What’s in this episode
What healing from PTSD looks like in everyday life
Why recovery is a process, not an event
Building healthy habits for long-term healing
Protecting your marriage during difficult seasons
The importance of family dinners and meaningful conversations
Creating boundaries around technology and distractions
Prioritizing faith, marriage, and family in the right order
Teaching children resilience and truth about life's challenges
Why community and accountability are critical for growth
How Shannon and his wife navigated difficult seasons together
Practical wisdom for building a healthy family culture
Finding purpose and meaning after trauma and hardship
Reflection questions
What areas of your life need intentional healing right now?
Are you looking for quick fixes or committing to long-term growth?
How are you prioritizing your faith, marriage, and family?
What habits are helping—or hurting—your emotional and spiritual health?
Are you creating meaningful opportunities for connection with your spouse and children?
What role does community play in your healing journey?
How can your struggles become part of your testimony?
What is one practical step you can take this week toward healthier relationships?
Key Takeaway
Healing is rarely instant. It happens through small, faithful steps taken consistently over time. God often uses counseling, community, healthy habits, and strong relationships to rebuild what trauma, stress, and hardship have damaged.
Quote from the episode
"You have to work through it. Healing takes counseling, healthy habits, faith, community, and time."