Special Forces Operator: Green Beret Tu Lam On Surviving Genocide, War & Finding Faith | Ronin Tactics

In today's episode, Jordan sits down with Tu Lam, former Green Beret, CIA-trained operator, and CEO of Ronin Tactics, for a conversation about war, faith, and the long road to healing. A child refugee who escaped Vietnam and survived genocide before the age of seven, Tu Lam went on to serve 23 years in US Army Special Forces during the height of the global war on terrorism, becoming the inspiration behind a Call of Duty character and a recognised face in the tactical world. Behind the warrior image was a man living in silent suffering. In this deeply personal interview, Tu Lam opens up about the spiritual battle that woke him at three o'clock every morning, his journey through psychedelics and plant medicine to confront buried childhood trauma, and how surrendering to his faith in Jesus finally brought him peace. He shares the real meaning behind the Ronin name, the seven virtues of the Bushido code, hard lessons learned working alongside the British SAS and other elite units, and why he came to believe the enemy was never external. This is a story about awareness, forgiveness, and learning to be present. About carrying two swords, the physical and the spiritual, and finding the balance between them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices