Welcome to Birds Words Podcast, where Grit and Faith meet. I am John Birdwell, your host. We welcome our guest, Rob Gray. Join Rob, Plato (Service Dog) and me as we dive into Part 1: Prelude. Proud Father of 4 Sons, 23 years in the U.S. Army, Special Forces Green Beret, Army Ranger, ~40 months total deployed to combat zones, 100% disabled veteran, retired Lieutenant Colonel, Masters degree in Theological Studies, piano, Jeep trips, painting and more. Listen in as we dive into his life and faith that has sustained him throughout his career, war, and more personal wars here at home.