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Lessons from the Jungle

Lessons from the Jungle

Written by: John Houmes Dan Houmes
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In January of 1969, 22-year-old Dan Houmes was drafted into the U.S. Army, even though he had plans to avoid it. By the summer of that year, Dan was deployed to Vietnam and assigned to the First Cav. He would spend his one year tour of duty riding in helicopters with the men of Company B, nicknamed "Pigiron", to find and fight an enemy hidden in the jungle.

LFTJ is a podcast series about Dan's story, his story of life not going the way he wanted it to go, and the lessons of faith he learned in the jungles of Vietnam. Dan's story is told by him and his son, John Houmes.

The first episode releases on Veteran's Day, Monday, November 11th.

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  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Oct 17 2024

    December 2nd, 1969. That was the day Dan was the most afraid he's ever been.

    Drafted into the U.S. Army and shipped to Vietnam, he found himself atop Hill 147 in the jungles of the Phước Long province. Soon, the jungles would erupt with the sound of war. And on that December day, Dan would experience stark terror.

    LFTJ is completely free. It is a podcast series about Dan's story of life not going the way he wanted it to go, and the lessons of faith he learned in the jungles of Vietnam. LFTJ is narrated by Dan Houmes, and his son John.

    Follow now and get two episodes a week starting Veteran's Day, November 11th.

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    4 mins
  • Ep1: Plans

    Ep1: Plans
    Nov 11 2024

    Dan had big plans for his life. They didn't include Vietnam. So when he got a draft notice to report for duty, he devised new plans to avoid combat in the jungles of Vietnam.

    Scripture:
    Proverbs 16:9 on Plans

    Romans 8:28 on Things Working for Good


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    1968 in American History

    "We Were Soldiers" Movie Clip of First Cav Helicopter Air Mobility

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    29 mins
  • Ep2: Pigiron

    Ep2: Pigiron
    Nov 11 2024

    Dan, now a soldier in Vietnam, has to adjust to combat in the jungle with the men of Company B, nicknamed "Pigiron".

    Scripture:
    Proverbs 18:24

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    Wounded Warriors Mental Wellness Program

    CBS News Clip from a First Cav firefight in 1970

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    29 mins
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