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What happens when faith collides with the trauma of policing? After 25 years as a pastor and a decade as a police chaplain, Jared Altick has witnessed this intersection firsthand, walking alongside officers during their darkest moments while navigating his own spiritual journey.
With disarming honesty, Altick reveals the hidden realities of police chaplaincy—how he entered a world where his presence initially made officers uncomfortable, with some apologizing for cursing while others deliberately swore more to test his boundaries. Through persistence and genuine care, he's built trust with officers who've allowed him into their struggles with PTSD, alcoholism, and moral injury. "I had no connection to law enforcement," Altick shares. "I did not think about law enforcement unless they were in my rearview mirror." Now, his dream is to support officers throughout their entire careers, from academy to retirement.
The conversation takes a powerful turn when our host shares his own journey with PTSD and suicidal thoughts, revealing how childhood trauma led him to law enforcement and eventually to a breaking point. This vulnerability opens the door to exploring why officers often choose suicide over acknowledging mental health struggles, and how even younger generations who seem more open about anxiety can quickly adopt the "stuff it down" mentality that pervades police culture.
Perhaps most compelling is Altick's explanation of "moral injury"—the spiritual wound that occurs when officers realize they can't save everyone. "You thought you were going to rescue, you thought you were going to save the day, and you didn't get to do that," he explains. This disillusionment often leads to a crisis of faith, with many officers questioning God's role in allowing such suffering.
Whether you're in law enforcement, another high-stress profession, or simply navigating your own relationship between faith and trauma, this conversation offers wisdom that transcends occupation. Listen now, and then share it with someone who needs this message of hope, understanding, and spiritual resilience.

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Chapters

1. Introducing Jared Altick: Police Chaplain (00:00:00)

2. Faith on the Front Lines (00:05:22)

3. The Chaplain's Role in Law Enforcement (00:10:33)

4. PTSD and Stigma in Police Culture (00:17:18)

5. Trauma, Faith, and Officers' Mental Health (00:24:33)

6. Inside a Chaplain's Response to Homicide (00:33:55)

7. Carrying the Weight and Finding Balance (00:45:10)

8. Faith Lost and Found on the Force (00:54:50)

9. Final Thoughts and Call to Action (01:06:19)