How Tu Lam (Ex-Green Beret) Encountered Jesus Through Ancient Psychedelics

Get up to $100/day and up to $750/pay period with EarnIn. Download the app today and type in "The Deep in With Lecrae" under PODCAST. Make Any Day Payday! - https://www.earnin.com/products/cashout _____ Let’s go to the Deep End! In this deeply moving episode of The Deep End, I sit down with Tu Lam—the real-life Special Ops Green Beret whose story inspired one of Call of Duty’s most iconic characters. From escaping wartime Vietnam on a fishing boat to enduring two decades of combat and battling addiction, Tu Lam’s journey is as harrowing as it is hopeful. He shares how a chance encounter with “Amazing Grace” in Ranger School planted the first breadcrumb of God’s mercy, and how a desperate walk with his dog led to an overwhelming encounter with Jesus that broke him and rebuilt him. Together we explore - the cost of war—both physical and spiritual - how faith can redeem even the darkest places - Tu Lam’s journey with psychedelics - the complexities of defending your country while Christian Join us as we unpack what it means to fight for freedom, find forgiveness, and discover purpose beyond the battlefield. Don’t miss this unforgettable conversation—subscribe and hit the bell to dive deeper into stories that challenge and encourage. ____ 👍 Like the conversation? Subscribe & hit the bell so you don’t miss weekly deep‑dive episodes. 🗣️ Drop your questions for Larry in the comments—he’s reading! 🎧 Prefer audio? Find “The Deep End with Lecrae” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & everywhere you listen. #TheDeepEnd #tulam #lecrae #lacrae #christianpodcast #christian #christianityexplained __ Let’s go to the Deep End! 📱Follow our new instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/deependlecrae/ 📱Connect with Lecrae - https://linktr.ee/Lecrae 📮 Join the conversation… Exclusive previews, discounts, bonus content, and more: https://deependwithlecrae.com/ Listen to "Heaven Sent” our now on all platforms: • Lecrae, Miles Minnick - Heaven Sent (... 👕 Shop Lecrae Merch: https://lecrae.store/ To watch my show early each week, download the B-side app for free! 📱 B-side for iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/b-side-... 📱B-side for Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Subscribe to the B-Side YouTube channel: @thebsideapp Want to financially support B-Side?: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bsideapp Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Coming Up 1:45 - Today’s Guest, Tu Lam: His Story 10:45 - Ad: Download the Earnin App - https://www.earnin.com/ 12:43 - Becoming a Green Beret: Finding Crumbs, Chasing Acceptance 22:24 - A Hardened Heart: Fighting, Chasing, Running 31:07 - Broken: A War of the Soul 36:59 - Seeing Darkness, Meeting Jesus 48:10 - Ad: Amazing Life Foundation - https://amazinglife.com/ 48:33 - Finding Purpose 52:56 - Fighting a Spiritual War, Tu Lam’s Experience with Psychodelics 1:02:42 - Masculinity and a Soft Heart 1:05:42 - A Faithful Forgiving Wife 1:09:10 - Considering the Cost, Putting God First 1:12:57 - Final Thoughts