In this soul-shaking episode of Donald Dunn’s Studio, Brandon Hughes, a former soldier turned evangelist, shares his powerful testimony of trauma, transformation, and truth.

After surviving the horrors of war—including time at Saddam Hussein's palace, near-death encounters, and the emotional fallout of deployment—Brandon found himself broken, addicted, and on the edge of despair. But what followed wasn’t the end. It was the beginning of a new mission.

Brandon opens up about:

• His early battles with addiction and violence before the Army
• The life-altering moment of meeting his wife at a Christian camp
• Going AWOL and confronting his demons
• Surviving Iraq and finding the strength to walk away from drugs
• How God turned his pain into purpose

This is more than a war story—it’s a redemption story. A story for anyone who’s ever felt lost, unworthy, or too far gone.

If you’ve battled trauma, addiction, or faith struggles—this is the episode you need to hear.