In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad Kough sit down with their friend and business partner, Jimmy Vreeland—a husband, father of four, former Army Ranger, and successful entrepreneur with a powerful testimony of transformation.

Jimmy opens up about growing up in the Catholic faith, walking away from it during college, and what happened when 9/11 changed the course of his life. After three combat deployments and years of wrestling with trauma, anger, and spiritual conflict, Jimmy found himself chasing worldly success but feeling empty. It wasn't until a pivotal moment—sitting in a car outside of church with his kids in the backseat—that he truly heard the knock.

Jimmy shares how the trauma of war deeply challenged his perception of God, creating an inner conflict between what he experienced and what he believed. He opens up about the long journey of reconciling his faith with his ambition, masculinity, and sense of purpose—areas where he once felt tension and contradiction.

Through spiritual discipline and the powerful act of confession, Jimmy began to rebuild his relationship with God from the inside out. He also reflects on what it truly means to be a hero to his children—not through perfection, but through presence, growth, and surrender. Ultimately, his story reveals how God doesn't waste hardship—He uses it to refine us, not to punish us. Whether you're in the middle of your own battle or leading a team through a storm, this episode is a reminder that when you answer the knock, everything changes.

If this story moved you—share it.

🙏 If it spoke to something deep inside—pray on it.

🎙 And if you're ready to take a step in faith—keep listening. God is always knocking.

The question is: will you answer?

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/ICebpW3qV7w

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