Pt.2 - Dave Grossman: Role of Faith in Combat

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    Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (retired) is the author of a dozen books including best seller 'On Killing' and 'On Combat', dealing with the psychological effects of killing and war on soldiers. Grossman was a Professor of Psychology at West Point, a former infantryman, paratrooper, and graduate of the Army's Ranger School. Grossman stands alongside men such as Massad Ayoob, Jeff Cooper, and John Farnham, as a person who has begun conversations and helped laid the groundwork that the modern science of lethal force encounters rests on. In this video, Grossman discusses the role of faith in combat, church security, political correctness, Jesus Christ and Christianity, and coping with killing and PTSD.
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Komentáře • 317

  • @Mako-sj5vk
    @Mako-sj5vk Před 7 lety +27

    You helped open my eyes in ways you cant even imagine with this Mr. Lovell thank you.

  • @shanetrivitt7840
    @shanetrivitt7840 Před 7 lety +71

    This was actually the coolest philosophical/theological thing that I've ever seen.

    • @WarriorPoetSociety
      @WarriorPoetSociety  Před 7 lety +8

      +Shanesaw Trivitt wow, very cool

    • @eddiewalker7252
      @eddiewalker7252 Před rokem

      God told Joshua to choose only the warriors that drank from the stream with head up, eyes open!

  • @StuOlsen
    @StuOlsen Před 7 lety +12

    I loved this video. I really liked how he says that sheep dogs pray with their heads up. I'm going to do this in church from now on. Thank you John, I am a huge fan of yours and watching your videos made me want to be a better man, husband and Christian. You are a true warrior poet!

  • @2manyhobbies76
    @2manyhobbies76 Před 7 lety +8

    John - I just want to commend you on how you carry yourself and the way you interact with others (on camera and in the comments). Your confidence and maturity are displayed in a humble spirit. I see a servant's heart and that of a teacher. Keep up the good fight, brother!

  • @markdeseno3749
    @markdeseno3749 Před 6 lety +1

    From an old Force Recon dude and fellow Christian... I really appreciate your work and making it available to the general public. Many "tactical instructors" give only "teasers" in their videos in an effort to get you to spend money for the "real stuff". Thank you for freely handing out the "real stuff". Please let me know if you ever need assistance in the 'South of Alabama' (spoken with attempted French accent, lol).

  • @dp4788_actual
    @dp4788_actual Před 7 lety +3

    John, I truly greatly appreciate your profession of faith and for regularly covering the presence and NEED for faith as warrior poets and sheepdogs. I love all of your videos, but videos like these are an actual blessing to me. They are encouraging, motivating and humbling. Keep it up! 👍

  • @msturner79
    @msturner79 Před 7 lety +1

    Could listen to you too for hours. This is good stuff. i'm the son of a Baptist Preacher and even I'm hearing this in a new light for the first time. If I had a dollar for hearing "every head bowed and every eye closed"

  • @evanvanheukelom6689
    @evanvanheukelom6689 Před 7 lety +1

    These conversational videos with Dave G. are the best yet. I appreciate the you keeping faith in the forefront. Please keep them coming!

  • @knuckledragger69
    @knuckledragger69 Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome stuff. Keep it coming. Thanks again for sharing the perspective that so many of us have but so few of us articulate.

  • @leadpersuasion
    @leadpersuasion Před 7 lety +3

    Much respect to both of you guys. I really dig this series, John!

  • @crazybrains29
    @crazybrains29 Před 7 lety +3

    I don't want these videos to end, lol. Good stuff, brother. Keep 'em coming.

  • @charlesdriggers199
    @charlesdriggers199 Před 7 lety +3

    Great videos John. This is the first time I have ever heard of L. Colonel Grossman. I really enjoyed it.

  • @chrischase9298
    @chrischase9298 Před 7 lety +1

    Well done gentleman. Well done.Thank you for the great vids. Stay safe.

  • @gregbullock6242
    @gregbullock6242 Před 7 lety +4

    I am a new subscriber! Love this video!! Thank you for helping me understand!

  • @el5495
    @el5495 Před 7 lety +1

    this interview is absolutely amazing

  • @ronwilliams9884
    @ronwilliams9884 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you, both of you.
    Important and interesting matters

  • @perrywalkerjr6394
    @perrywalkerjr6394 Před 7 lety

    Great videos guys! Thank you so much!

  • @razorramon6754
    @razorramon6754 Před 7 lety

    Great video series.

  • @zacharyruben1852
    @zacharyruben1852 Před 3 lety

    Man, I’m sure glad I found your channel. I’ve been binge watching. Thanks

  • @calebdoner
    @calebdoner Před 2 lety +1

    Listening to Dave talk about Jesus laying down his life for us gave me the shivers.

  • @renaissancemarinetv3536
    @renaissancemarinetv3536 Před 7 lety +18

    loving this series. love hearing Godly men speak the truth.

  • @davesaints8023
    @davesaints8023 Před 7 lety

    That was good stuff right there! Thanks for sharing!

  • @stevenposigian7275
    @stevenposigian7275 Před 6 lety +1

    Its nice to learn from another believer and expressing your faith with us added to the appeal of the Warrior Poet. Thank you brother for sharing your spiritual gifts and for putting in the work.

  • @raymondoverson8715
    @raymondoverson8715 Před 7 lety

    Awesome interview thanks for sharing.

  • @sbhcmcc
    @sbhcmcc Před 7 lety

    Great video man

  • @georgez234
    @georgez234 Před 7 lety

    My favorite video of yours to date. Outstanding. Please try to get Lt. Col. Grossman on again.

  • @petersusia1
    @petersusia1 Před 7 lety

    super cool to have these two guys together. big source of inspiration

  • @iancase2251
    @iancase2251 Před 7 lety +6

    It's videos like this one that make me wish I could give more than one "like." God bless, and keep up the great work!

  • @Ironsights85
    @Ironsights85 Před 7 lety +4

    Great videos man! Keep them coming!

  • @sjohnson1776
    @sjohnson1776 Před 7 lety

    Outstanding interview! Thanks a bunch!!

  • @chrisjones9128
    @chrisjones9128 Před 6 lety

    Very powerful message. Thank you!

  • @uncledrewbee1029
    @uncledrewbee1029 Před 7 lety +1

    This is a great interview

  • @GroveBoy75
    @GroveBoy75 Před 7 lety

    one of my favorite videos so far! so many times so many other people can say something and when Colonel Grossman says it it's like it hit you square in the face

  • @Ppk391
    @Ppk391 Před 4 lety

    Twice I’ve had the honor to participate in training sessions with Colonel Grossman. He has some powerful things to share. I highly recommend for everyone to hear him speak live. His book, “On Killing”, is a must read. My copy of this book is now inscribed to me and signed by him. Thanks Dave.

  • @DangerousButGood
    @DangerousButGood Před 7 lety +1

    LOVE THIS. Thank you gentlemen.

  • @Jessewayne79
    @Jessewayne79 Před 4 lety

    Excellent Video and Message.

  • @dougprentice1363
    @dougprentice1363 Před 7 lety

    Such a good video. thanks.

  • @ashleyh7989
    @ashleyh7989 Před 5 lety

    This was just amazing! Thank God for men like them!

  • @StanBaker89
    @StanBaker89 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for a including a link to your top-shelf reading list. I am inspired to read more. I have many of those books, but have read far fewer than I possess, to my shame. Thanks for the encouragement, John.

  • @mlladd9486
    @mlladd9486 Před 5 lety

    We need more videos like this. Please keep it up.

  • @8008ISGOOD
    @8008ISGOOD Před 7 lety

    Wow, been praying like that in church since I was a child. Got scolded by some ministers and others, but that never stopped me.

  • @joeylandry4933
    @joeylandry4933 Před 5 lety

    Wow, great conversation!

  • @mistergreen2217
    @mistergreen2217 Před 6 lety +1

    Great series.

  • @larusmagnus6406
    @larusmagnus6406 Před rokem

    We need more of this fellows!

  • @richardbrowne9389
    @richardbrowne9389 Před 7 lety

    Amen. Great stuff. All things that need to be talked about.

  • @stompnucustoms2616
    @stompnucustoms2616 Před 6 lety

    I was stupefied reading on Killing. I am a civilian but my law enforcement buddy said it was a must. Just knowing how normal I am to be so cautions just to lay hands on someone is nice to know. Great interview. John! love the way you teach!

  • @shoxroxice
    @shoxroxice Před 7 lety

    Outstanding messages continued in this part.

  • @Khorton014
    @Khorton014 Před 7 lety

    I'm enjoying the heck out of this series!

  • @lost4199
    @lost4199 Před 4 lety

    Dude ur awesome. I love the talks about life and not being ashamed of ur faith.

  • @randallmacmurphy2841
    @randallmacmurphy2841 Před 2 lety

    Id just like to say thank you. Ive drifted for years. I had questions after my time in the Corps. and doubted a lot. You reached something inside somehow. Cant explain it, but thank you.

  • @davelankford4609
    @davelankford4609 Před 4 lety

    Got to meet the colonel a couple years ago at a sheepdog conference in Nampa, ID. Haven't bowed my head and closed my eyes during prayer since. Thanks for sharing this, it is hugely important.

  • @jesusmarywillsaveyou
    @jesusmarywillsaveyou Před 5 lety

    from South Africa, Amen to everything mentioned!

  • @JeepsOnTheRock
    @JeepsOnTheRock Před 3 lety

    Excellent stuff..!

  • @robjberman
    @robjberman Před 7 lety

    Fantastic stuff, I admire your boldness in openly speaking the truth of the Gospel and the realities of the world we live in. Please keep this type of content coming!

  • @juststinny4961
    @juststinny4961 Před 7 lety +21

    This video was really good. I like seeing John and Dave speak. I am an Atheist myself, but I understand the perspectives of believers, and the significance of their faith to them. I was raised Catholic, and the majority of my family is Catholic. Keep up the good videos!

    • @WarriorPoetSociety
      @WarriorPoetSociety  Před 7 lety +6

      +Your Daddy really appreciate you being chill about it. Thanks man

    • @drrichie3505
      @drrichie3505 Před 7 lety

      Great video and subject matter! Thanks

    • @divergentdelta
      @divergentdelta Před 7 lety +3

      Your Daddy then aren't you areligious? You may be glad to know that God is against religion as well. Bro, be encouaged, the god that you don't belive in doesn't exist TRUE. But, the (True) God that you know (deep in your conscience) does exist. The fact that you don't love Him, doesn't change that reality. - Don't be "chill" with matters of enternal importance, that's way too costly.

    • @davidapple9549
      @davidapple9549 Před 5 lety +2

      @Divergent Delta ... good job ...regardless God is the same today as he was in the beginning and will be the day we are called to His presence.

    • @NicoDimov
      @NicoDimov Před 5 lety +1

      It's true and I can understand it too, but atheists such as myself or people from other religions might feel excluded if faith is told as a key component of having a warrior or ship dog mentality. One could have the opinion that it is, in fact, exclusive to Christian faith but if that's the case I'd like to challenge that concept.

  • @leadpersuasion
    @leadpersuasion Před 7 lety +15

    My pastor prays with his eyes open and looking around the room!

  • @williamkerry2626
    @williamkerry2626 Před 7 lety +8

    My only problem with this series is the spread of delivery. Need more. Great job.

  • @pierredubois1823
    @pierredubois1823 Před 4 lety

    Really worth rewatching in 2020.........

  • @gregwright392
    @gregwright392 Před 7 lety

    I'm sure your hearing this all the time, but yours is the best site I've seen in content and delivery. I tell all my friends and brothers and sisters in law enforcement to check you out n subscribe!

  • @kaneromans5860
    @kaneromans5860 Před 6 lety

    Great advice. I love the reference to Gideon and his 300 soldiers

  • @ambercrombie789
    @ambercrombie789 Před 4 lety

    Excellent.

  • @jancovorster8154
    @jancovorster8154 Před 4 lety

    Wow! enjoyed the interview, and gave me some revelation of being a protector.

  • @treyscott9676
    @treyscott9676 Před 3 lety

    love that man , have been to several of his classes

  • @FreedomandBaconHomestead

    More, more, more! Good stuff.

  • @thinkbaker
    @thinkbaker Před 7 lety

    Really good stuff!

  • @KevinNiven
    @KevinNiven Před 7 lety

    Wow, Awesome. Thank you.

  • @chrisfearing2973
    @chrisfearing2973 Před 7 lety +9

    His hair is fabulous on that side shot

  • @Sir-IKON
    @Sir-IKON Před 4 lety

    this my favorite!

  • @joeramirez1549
    @joeramirez1549 Před 2 lety

    Dave Grossman's book "On Killing" is a must read for every spiritual warrior. This was a concise but heavy interview. I had never visualized the picture of Gideon's 300 (Judges 6), "eyes on battlefield" as they drank water. Totally consistent w/Jesus exhortation in Matthew 10: 17 "Beware of men..."

  • @OldPackMule
    @OldPackMule Před 7 lety

    More of this please.

  • @EHRROR
    @EHRROR Před 7 lety +1

    Love these videos! Are there anymore after 3?
    Btw nice crusader reference! "in hoc signo vinces"

  • @deschain1910
    @deschain1910 Před 4 lety +1

    I think part of the reason why faith seems to provide some defense against PTSD is because faith in some kind of good usually comes with an assumption that there is an opposite malevolence (I know this isn't always true, but it usually is statistically). PTSD is often caused at least in part by an encounter with either real or perceived malevolence that goes beyond what the person thought was possible, so the assumption of an opposite malevolence that usually comes with faith in some good would inure a person to such an encounter (since no malevolence is greater than what is thought possible).

  • @omihurst
    @omihurst Před 7 lety

    Your best video ever Amen...

  • @Life-ch8rj
    @Life-ch8rj Před 7 lety

    John I love the faith aspect of the videos. I love the fact when a sheep can quote a scripture and state the chapter and verse it came from. I love the "security hug" technique. I would like to hear more biblical videos from you John. Thanks

  • @WhiskeyOutWest
    @WhiskeyOutWest Před 7 lety

    Great video on an often neglected topic.

  • @brentjacobs7083
    @brentjacobs7083 Před 4 lety

    Keep it up John.

  • @steves3261
    @steves3261 Před 7 lety +1

    Wisdom. It's a common theme through your videos.

  • @thomasschoon8407
    @thomasschoon8407 Před 7 lety +1

    I found the book 'No Second Place Winner' by Bill Jordan, retired border patrol, an old school guy like Jeff Cooper and Mass to be a good source of advice back 35 years or so ago especially the chapter he devoted to attitude when it comes to the point where you have to step up to stay alive or turn around and run real fast and hope. If you haven't had the opportunity, I'd recommend it as a good read, of course it's mainly from the old days of 'wheel' guns, but the 'frame of mind' is basic and still the same.

  • @nunya9555
    @nunya9555 Před 7 lety +24

    Head up, eyes open! How else can you see Him coming from the clouds?
    I pray this way in church, mostly watching. Mostly waiting.
    I'm not looking for a fight. I am looking to preserve those that need saved. If for nothing else than to draw fire away from those I love. Judges 7:6, Three hundred of them drank from cupped hands, lapping like dogs (NIV). These guys were chosen to fight in battle because they kept their heads up. They were alert. Wary. Ready. Like a good sheep dog.
    We all have our calling. Some preach , others pray, some lay on hands, some are sheepdogs.
    Psalms 144:1, Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. (NIV)

  • @investigatorbillconnell8868

    Absolutely awesome ! Psalm 144:1

  • @robertfoote3255
    @robertfoote3255 Před 7 lety +2

    Thanks John, this is a great series!!
    Sheepdog! 😀

  • @alanjones3990
    @alanjones3990 Před 7 lety

    Love the videos with the original sheepdog the legend LT Col Dave Grossman

  • @hoss76200
    @hoss76200 Před 7 lety

    Yeah fantastic

  • @CBR250RMAN
    @CBR250RMAN Před 5 lety

    Sheepdog Church. A place of heads up eyes open prayer. Outstanding!

  • @tyler6059
    @tyler6059 Před 6 lety +1

    Hey John! Love the videos and the warrior poet mindset. I’m active duty currently and after watching your videos I want to start development the poet aspect more. I’m looking for some good reads, or if you have a nice list to recommend. I’m sure you have tons of suggestions. Thanks for the help!

  • @joeyvotion8033
    @joeyvotion8033 Před 7 lety

    learning combat mindset is always great it helps with all aspects in life. hey john I'm reading leadership and training for the fight by msg. paul r howe, one of the books you mentioned in a video. write a book john I'll buy it

  • @dannycastillo9461
    @dannycastillo9461 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video, warrior poets are philosophers! 👍🏼

  • @yoonchanlee3314
    @yoonchanlee3314 Před 4 lety

    Called it a day, way back home, watching 2nd vids of this list. You know, I was an officer of Korean Army. Have you ever been here, service or not?

  • @gabehall5180
    @gabehall5180 Před 7 lety

    awesome video Mr.Lovell one of greatest books I've ever read was fearless 100% recommend to anyone who is a Christian that wants to go in to any branch. though the book is not directly related to religion in the military.

  • @mikemegadeth4110
    @mikemegadeth4110 Před 4 lety

    So not just faith, but more of a mental resolve

  • @torquemate50
    @torquemate50 Před 7 lety

    Thou shalt not murder...is right. as young kid as i was thought incorrectly. john great interview and my hat off to lt col Grossman.

  • @drzmanproject
    @drzmanproject Před 7 lety +4

    I kept wondering whose Coke bottle was whose, after Part 1, lol. God bless you guys.

  • @christopheroconnor1847

    Right on

  • @flyoverkid55
    @flyoverkid55 Před 6 lety

    Absolutely correct. I will ask of those who inquire if I'm prepared to use my firearm for self defense, from where do each of us get the right to protect ourselves and those for whom we are responsible? I tell them they don't need to tell me, they need to tell themselves.

  • @alexcardosa8079
    @alexcardosa8079 Před 3 lety

    Makes sense fairytale believes would help deal with the psychology of killing. Anything that keeps you from having to take responsibility will always help clear the mind.

  • @joeyvotion8033
    @joeyvotion8033 Před 7 lety

    ugh john your killing me man the suspense

  • @jenkyjenksWOW
    @jenkyjenksWOW Před 7 lety +2

    hey john, when training for special forces- what requirements would you want to aim for to be able to get through it more comfortably ?
    (I.e. 150 pushups, 50 pullups, 40kg pack march distance, beep test etc...)

    • @fletchschubert5044
      @fletchschubert5044 Před 7 lety +1

      Be prepared for uncomfortable situations. At least thats what I have heard. :)

    • @marineninga
      @marineninga Před 7 lety +1

      jenkyjenksWOW become a warrior poet

    • @EHRROR
      @EHRROR Před 7 lety

      jenkyjenksWOW Can you really prepare for a kick in the balls? No. Just don't quit and keep that fire in your gut roaring and you'll make it. Check out the website Shadowspear.com plenty of valuable information on it. Maybe we'll cross paths one day.

    • @roadglidehoss
      @roadglidehoss Před 5 lety

      Land navigation with a compass and topographic map. Walk a lot with a lot of weight to get your feet tough. Have a rough mind

  • @DavidMishchukDM
    @DavidMishchukDM Před 3 lety

    Doing the Lord's work right here, keep the fight!

  • @johnrobinson4061
    @johnrobinson4061 Před 7 lety +9

    Hey man, I love these videos, but I need some history lessons in my life! Please, get back on those Warrior poet profiles when get the chance.

  • @nonoloulouisland8237
    @nonoloulouisland8237 Před 3 lety

    It seems to be deeply interesting. I'm french, I can globally understand, but the speaking is so fluent, is there any english subtitles available please ?