Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey

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Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey

Released Nov 8, 2024

1h 15m

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Faith & Spirituality

War

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A Combat Chaplain's Journey explores the extraordinary heroism and sacrifice of U.S. combat chaplains throughout every American war -- spiritual warriors who enter the battlefield without weapons, providing courage and comfort to soldiers of all backgrounds.

Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

The St. John Gospel sums up a military chaplain’s calling best: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13).

Rated: 4.5/5

May 26, 2025

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Media Studies

Going through such an experience helped Struecker remember this faith. He says, “I remember what my faith really means. I can go home to my family in Georgia, or I can go home to my father in heaven. I have nothing to fear.”

Nov 9, 2024

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Federico Furzan

Movie-Blogger.com

A riveting film experience that reveals the roles of the courageous members of the army who are deployed to war with a different intention

Nov 4, 2024

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Captivating, insightful and profoundly moving. Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey will ultimately nourish your heart, mind and soul.

Nov 4, 2024

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Kenneth R. Morefield

1More Film Blog

While there were plenty of stories of bravery and sacrifice in combat, it was these stories of speaking truth to power that left the deepest mark on me.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 2, 2024

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Chaplain America

This was an AWESOME movie! Ive only seen one other movie about Military Chaplains in my life. This one was so thorough, I learned A LOT & I was a Military Chaplain for 23+ years! I will buy this movie & several copies for friends when it comes out on DVD, it was that good, with SO MUCH history!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/15/24

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Deborah U

Do not miss this movie! It is a beautifully- crafted tribute to our combat chaplains who risk their lives in battle to minister and guide soldiers fighting for our freedom. I was moved to tears numerous times. I am thankful this outstanding film was made. Kudos to all involved. The world needs more films like this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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Lori W

We'll be adding the "Fighting Spirit" to our annual Veteran's Day movie watching. People tend to overlook the depth & breadth of our military chaplains' service on the front lines. They are the pastors to their troops, as a result they are exposed to various trauma. Thank you to Justin Roberts for your faithful service and sharing your story. God bless you and the memory of the Four Chaplains, Fr. Kapuan, Maj(Ret) Jeff Strueker, Garland White, and so many others we know now about.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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Alan

Powerful stories I had not heard before of men and women of faith working as champlains during war.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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Douglas O

Military service is tough. War is hell. Chaplains accompany us through both. This movie reflects that reality. Thanks for making it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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Susan M

Amazing stories of American heroes! A must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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A Combat Chaplain's Journey explores the extraordinary heroism and sacrifice of U.S. combat chaplains throughout every American war -- spiritual warriors who enter the battlefield without weapons, providing courage and comfort to soldiers of all backgrounds.

Director: Richard Hull, Justin Roberts
Producer: Richard Hull, Daniel Schnider
Screenwriter: Justin Roberts, Richard Hull, Richard Hull
Distributor: Paulist Productions
Production Co: Paulist Productions
Genre: Documentary, Faith & Spirituality, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 8, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 15m

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