This podcast is the one that changed my life. I didn't serve, I'm blind n one eye and couldn't serve. I wish I was born different. I went down a different path because of this OXY at 15, coke and OXY at 16, kicked out at 18. Homeless from 18 to 23. January 10th 2020 I got sober. Never did understand how a podcast changed anyone's life. Today is January 10th, 2025 and this is the one that change my life. This guy had me in tears, I listened from beginning to end. The trauma from robbing, stealing and doing drugs because I didn't have a dad hit home. I thank Shawn for hosting this man for giving my life a different perspective.
@@johnathangorman5631 You did that! Inspired by the struggle of another warrior. We exist in a fallen world. I quit trying to make sense of it a long time ago. There is obviously purity within you that u refused to give away and it struck the purity in this man's heart. And the spark awoke something in you. The ripples of strong good men can literally go on forever if they have the courage to share their souls.
Shawn , I am one of those veterans that is "recovering" thanks to your "therapy sessions"..... You will never know how many of us have been blessed by your efforts.... Thank You
Growing up I had a bunch of unrelated Uncles and as l got older hearing their stories they were just kids from the neighborhood that had alcoholic or drug / alcoholic abusive homes and ran away but my Grandfather took them in. Just before my Grandfather passed he sat me down and told me his Vietnam experience ( which he never spoke about ). The first person he killed, in his words was a “Poor boy, couldn’t have been more than 10 years old”. This haunted him for decades and made so much more sense of him trying to save every boy in the neighborhood after his duty. He came back became a police officer, then retired as a Detective. The man was always trying to help everyone always up until he passed.
My Dad was also in Vietnam. He served 3 tours. And he was an auxiliary Sheriff's deputy. (Auxiliary deputies are alot like volunteer firefighters, except for the Sheriff's department. He went on patrol twice a month, and worked the jail twice a month. And attended a week long training seminar every year). But what he actually did for a living was own and operate a horse and cattle ranch. Which i do now as well, along with a few other endeavors. When I turned 17 he signed for me to enlist in the Army, and I later deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. I was in Iraq for the invasion. Idk where I would be without my Dad. He never breathed a word about his military service or his time in Vietnam in my life. We knew he had been awarded a Bronze Star with Valor, and a Silver Star, and a Purple Heart. But that was it. It wasnt until after my second tour that we sat down with a few drinks and talked about it all. And we started talking regularly with each other about both of our experiences. It was a very cathartic thing for the both of us, and helped us both out quite a bit. I definitely had PTSD, but i was very fortunate to have had my Dad there to talk to and help me thru it. And i had a far easier time dealing with it than most of the guys I served with because of that. My Dad is always trying to help everyone and anyone he can. And he's always been like that for as long as I can remember. I dont believe ive ever heard him tell someone asking him for help No. It's certainly one of the ways he has coped with his experiences in Vietnam. And I've found over the years that helping others, and being there for others, whether they are combat veterans or just regular civilians, has helped me quite a bit as well. Your Dad sounds like a real good guy, and the way you talk about him reminds me of my Dad. I'm sure if our Dads knew each other they would be good friends.
I’ve never wanted to hold another man’s hand until listening to Chris. Chris, I can’t thank you enough for your sacrifice and your openness - your certainly helping your fellow soldiers as well as civilians. Shawn, thank you for giving these brave warriors a voice and the opportunity to speak without interruption. You have so much respect for them!
I admit that I am not always in agreement with Dr Peterson but in his assessment of this situation I feel that he is spot on. Pride and ego can be self destructive but other times are beautifully healthy. The key is to know the difference in any given situation.
Watched the Chris interview the other day when it dropped. Then randomly went back and rewatched the Jordan Peterson interview. And I immediately knew he was talking about Chris when Shawn brought up the case to Jordan. Now I’m watching it all pieced together. Brilliant. The SRS podcast is on a fast track to be the best podcast in the world, close 2nd to JRE
@@sheeeesh36471000% SRS is on a much higher wavelength and frequency than Joe and my belief is it’s his conscientiousness and really him being Christian.
My heart goes out to Chris, for grappling with questions about his actions for so many years. His nagging reflection on that is a sign of him being a good person as bad people don't question themselves like that. Shawn, great job on bringing this up to Dr. Peterson. I am sure this clip will help people.
Mr. Fettes thank you for your service. You only have one thing in Combat, and that is your team. If they were prepared enough to exfil the hostage, those 5 could have taken out you and your team. War should not be necessary, but unfortunately it is. You accepted the BURDEN OF PROTECTING YOUR NATION, you did what was necessary. Your regret and your Soul show your humanity. It is NORMAL to suffer like you are, but self imposed suffering will extinguish your flame. We need You, for who you are, for what you represent. The toughest work in the world, your job, but equally your healing. You have done some of the most demanding, frightening things for your fellow Americans. You have ONE JOB NOW - YOU HAVE TO FORGIVE YOURSELF. Every person seeing this knows you did your duty, we have deep compassion for your hurt, but what we all want is you to be well. BZ, but your mission isn't over soldier. Make peace with yourself, you are worth it. You deserve it, you have earned compassion to an infinite scale. Thank you for your service from an Ally. Thank you to all of the other Vets and those that don't consider themselves vets because they didnt see Combat. I get it, but you signed the line for Unlimited Liability up to and including your life. Now is hard, but it will pass.
Well said 😢 ❤️🤍💙 What some go through is unimaginable for others. Listening to his story I felt frightened and a sense of what some soldiers are thinking when they're about to take their life.
Just think you helped make a few rich people even richer, that was your so called "duty" to "defend" your country, by invading other countries based on lies so a few could profit. That should put into perspective your duty. It's not easy when you finally realize you're the bag guys or at least do their bidding.
This should be watched by everyone...I cant thank you enough for posting this. It can help so many people...Bless all 3 of you for your contribution to humanity.
Thank you for this podcast. I had to stop a few times because it broke my heart. But I pushed through. I'm Australian and worked in US in 2003/04. I met one Marine, working laundry I was a waitress. I think of him often and every other time or when I hear these stories, I weep.I pray for all of them. I couldn't help him, but I could show him a kindness just by being with him.We never had to talk. It was a beer, a meal, being in the mountains with nature. At night. No words. Silence The cold, the snow. I'll never understand but I hope I helped just being there for a time.... You all have the same look in your eyes. 😅Gets me every time.
Mr Fettes, Sir, a man with such a heart and such compassion and so much love inside of him like you can impossibly be guilty. God bless you, this was out of your control. Please know we have deep respect for you and feel compassionate towards you, sorry you had to go through this. Don't blame yourself.
This is one of the most powerful and helpful blending of podcasts I've encountered. It not only shows us the depths and complexities of Chris's situation but it offers hope in what Dr. Peterson speaks on. Thank you to the team at SRS for putting this out.
One of the most difficult 30 minute interview to watch. I thank that man for his service and may the prayers of the entire SRS community be offered for him. He's not only a true warrior but a better human being.
@@Chrisfettes6 if this isn't a fake account..🤞🏻 your story was one of the most riveting of all the SRS interviews! Thank you for your sevice & for telling your story, i wish you, your family & your ice cream business all the best in the future! much respect & admiration, from Wales! 🏴🤝🇺🇸
Thank you, Shaun for this interview. Most of us don’t have any idea what our military go thru. I have deep compassion for this dedicated man. He is a good man who did what he felt was right at the time to accomplish the mission and save others. I strongly believe that if he will ask God for help He will help him. I have just prayed to that end.😊🙏💕
I have never been in the armed forces of any country😢 god bless those who willingly accept these struggles for their core beliefs! That’s why they are heroes!
I am a Christian and a mother, and with that being said, I see you as a blessing. If they were my children there in that situation, I would pray for God to take them. Living in that environment had to be horrible for them. I can't imagine the anxiety, fear, confusion, and chaos those children had to endure, day after day after day.......I don't think you killed them. I think you saved them. Please don't allow the devil to control you anymore. He reeks havoc on everyone he can. You are no exception. I'll be praying for you.🙏🤗✝️ please have a relationship with God. You will have understanding, love, peace, & joy again. I promise you it will be the best relationship you've ever had & will ever have. When we don't know Him & understand Him, wedon't know & understand ourselves. He is truly who we came from. As far as "our parents", we are just borrowed.
Shaun, thanks for the fabulous interview with J. Peterson and splicing with the heartbreaking example of one of our finest in need of our love and thanksgiving. We will be praying for him.
Your a hero you put your life on the line for the people of this Country. Children get caught up in adult bullshit. In Iraq my buddy LCP. Christensen tagged a little boy and he changed that day. He never talked or joked after that. He got out of the Corps and took his own life. I still think of him.
Chris…God himself put the desire to be a special operator in your heart …as a blessing with great purpose…this blessing together with your discipline and training you were able to be decisive and make many life-saving decisions…Isaiah 45/6-7…God says l create blessings and calamity…His purpose is never moral evil but rather to bring us to spiritual maturity as he always works for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose …Romans 8:28…we self-destruct when we allow voices of the enemy to be louder than the voice of The Divine…we love him by using the name above all names…Christ…the power to heal, forgive, and be made whole with even greater self-confidence … is in the name of Jesus…call on Him he does not lie to you the power is in the Name
Oh man, I wish Dr Peterson could have been there when you interviewed this great warrior. My heart breaks for him. Learning to forgive yourself is such a difficult valley.
My God, my heart is laid open by this man's situation. It is crystal clear that he does NOT deserve to be inflicting this upon himself. Those that can do this act without conscience, ironically - are the truly soulless individuals that SHUD be tormented by their actions. I wish he could see inside my heart and experience the compassion I have for him and that any decent person wud feel for him. I hate the idea that the brave - our true heroes not only take on the worst jobs to keep us safe but then in turn are left to self destruct for having done them. I want to hold him and tell him he cannot carry this anymore - I would carry it for him if I cud. I will pray he finds the peace he and his family deserves. What a brave man to share this with us. And another example of the sheer evil nature of war.
My cousin accidentally killed a child also when he was in falluija. Enemy grabbed up a kid as he entered a room and took them both out. It’s been with him ever since. It’s almost like he has a flashback anytime he sees my daughter. He just picks her up and cry’s. Breaks my heart.
Thank you for sharing this. You and your daughter could be saving his life by embracing the hurt he feels. Prayers that some day he will realize he wasn't at fault for a war that someone else started. I keep praying that someday there won't be any more wars!
@@bluebirdgramma6317 yea he and I have been really close ever since we were little kids. He’s pretty much the only reason I didn’t join after I graduated high school. He was still in and had been over there and felt with that. Came home and went back a few more times. But he pretty much told me he didn’t want me to ever have to do or try to live with what he’s done and had to do. He’s doing a lot better now days. Just works his ass off all around the country and does his best day to day. Thankful for him.
My buddy served in Iraq. He has to take out a 13-15 yr old that had an AK and was shooting at his company. He had to take him out but it's definitely haunted him ever since.
My brother in law had to do the same in Afghan, it was basically him or the kid and unfortunately to save his own life he had to do what he had to do, that really fucked with his head for a long time and I am pretty sure it stopped him bonding with his kids when they were born.
Thanks for serving in Team 6. That’s really difficult to achieve and you have to make a lot of tough decisions out there. Thank you for your hard work and dedication and sacrifice to keep the homeland safe.
@@graylobo133Clearly, you didn't hear anything that was said, nor do you have a clue as to what you speak of. "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt". - It seems that nobody really knows
Shawn this might have been tour best short or clip from your podcast ever. Having Jordan speak on Eric and then having the videos put together is top tier!
I don’t know. Sometimes hearing other people’s darkness just makes me dwell on my own. I know everyone wants to group hug and whatever, but it’s a delicate thing to deal with (as this clip clearly shows) and everyone has to find their own way out of the moral injury.
Shawn, I don’t know if you read comments or not but I pray this gets to you. I have a good friend who is a retired disabled Navy Corpsman who suffered a traumatic brain injury I want to take him down for an Ibogain treatment, but I have no idea how to get connected with reputable operation. I’m throwing out a lifeline and hoping for some help. I absolutely love your show, man. I think it’s one of the best on RUclips. Keep up the fantastic work!
Yeah with combat vets in my family WWII, Korea, Vietnam, GWOT, those kinds of Trauma affect their lives profoundly, some worse than others. Grandfather-lifelong Alcoholic, Pacific War Combat Vet, Navy Gunner 5" 38' dodging Kamikazes, Dad's Older Brother, extensive infantry combat Korean War, bayoneted, shot in stomach with Russian Burp Gun (9 MM) winter clothes with both, survived. Killed numerous chicoms and North Koreans, had a bag of gold fillings from dead enemies, when he mustered out of the US Army. Lifelong Alcoholic. Cousin Vietnam War, combat Medic in Arty Battalion, Americal Division, sister Battalion to Calley's Bn, had patrolled through My Lai, some time period, 1968, heavy combat. He saw other war atrocities. PTSD and post-war drug use. Trauma seems to be the common denominator of most combat veterans.
That was the best short clip ive seen from any of my shows. I learned so much and the connection made between the war fighters pain and the psychologist explaining the how and why was so well interpteted. Cheers!
Absolutely heartbreaking, I was listening to it with earphones on standing at a window about to receive a ticket at work and I starting tearing up!! The honesty, pain and description of him paddling over to where his mate ended his life is so palpable and you can only imagine the thoughts and feelings going through that poor man’s soul 😞 Thankyou for your honesty mate, that couldn’t of been easy. Just shows how war a killing is something that we shouldn’t be doing as humans. I’ll never forget watching all the episodes of ‘band of brothers’ with a young lad months before he went into training as a royal marine, the feeling that he wanted to experience all of that , including the killing, was obvious and even I felt it a bit. He went into the Royal Marines and passed out as one of the best in the bunch and won one of the two awards they give out at the end of pass out that is available, I’m not sure which one sorry, but he won one of them. Before he went on tour he said he really wanted to kill somebody and he didn’t really care who or what it was, after coming out he has struggled big time. This only strengthens my opinion that we as humans shouldn’t kill others.
If the kids were involved in supporting the war against you or if they were armed....no foul. If it was a mistake in a battle you can't blame yourself for that! Mad respect for all of you!
This was damn difficult to watch. I've served & seen some shit, but nothing like you & Chris. I sensed his uncomfortableness (if that's a word) but also his bare-boned honesty...& I felt that deep pain just watching your podcast. We all deal with our ghosts differently. I'm glad Chris has found a balance. & Dr. Peterson's insights were spot-on. Thanks, & God bless.
You Mr.Fettes, went through training to be able to do a tough job, you did your job correctly and appreciated. Spend time in the positive….Not all trainies succeed….you succeeded, shit happens in war, not news to you….think of your family, loved ones…be positive and strong….avoid bad thoughts. My best friend was a Seal ,corpsman , with Force recon Marines….saw a lot ,experienced a lot, my hero….got his head on right, shed the demons….…. Thank you for your service. Shawn, thanks for what you do, and you do it well !
one of your best traits is letting people talk. as a non military guy if people use acronyms, maybe edit in the meaning at bottom of the screen to help story line? that way you don't have to interrupt them to explain but we still get it.
I have spent the most part of my life in service. In Service for my Country and then in service for the public. Military, then fire, then paramedic and now Law enforcement. Total PTSD from all of it. This podcast is amazing.!!! Thank you!!
I appreciate this. Dealing with suicide thoughts after service is something I've delt with as well. I have lost a lot in my life but I'm also very blessed to have had help with the therapists I've seen and the physical training I'm able to do. What many people don't understand is that when you are a man going through this, you are still only as valuable as you are useful because there is no such thing as unconditional love for a man. You will be abandoned and laughed at and still expected to support others. I thank God that Shawn Ryan is giving these teir 1 guys an outlet and giving awareness what these men have gone through and continue to go through.
I Think this operator is going to figure it out. It will always be there. I've been watching Shawn since he started. Man he has really blossomed into one hell of a good journalist IMO and he is putting out some of the most real down to earth content out there. And I also think it is doing a lot of secondary good for all kinds of people.
Someone almost successfully murdered me with a baseball bat. It was on christmas eve; I bled out for at least three hours, I didnt know you could lose that much blood and survive. So much blood, it was just everywhere. Its been fifteen years and Im just now starting EMDR therapy, I am currently in the beginning of a disability case; I have not been able to keep a job in 15 years, at least I stopped using drugs. PTSD is crippling. keep me in your prayers
Lighting candles now . I need CPTSD therapy as well but have yet to even start looking . 🥹🙏. Trauma. And even yet, complex ; various traumas. God damnit man . Wish me luck. I pray for you , you pray for my Son. not me. My kid plz . 🇺🇸🖤
This conversation is sooooo relevant!OnTarget! Thank You!! We have no idea what our operators deal with then after! Dr Jordan can breakdown stuff that we can understand / relate to somewhat?! Great interview/ conversation!!
This is probably the best podcast. I've seen so far blessed. That guy's heart for doing what he was supposed to do and still being and having enough humanity to have that happen. It's unconceivable and understandable, but you're a guest, did help? Anyone listening to understand better bless? Your heart and you're all in my prayers. What a great, great podcast.
The nature of the call, the use of skills you worked so hard to learn, require using them.The beautiful part of being good at those skills is eliminating the bad guys and their threats. There are a very few that could develop those skills enough to be useful when its needed. You hung in to be able to step up to the call. You are willing to come to the aid in those calls. That is because you were meant for that job. Because there is a bad nature of that job, you have got to find forgiveness in your mind for the downsides, mistakes or bad outcomes in the situations you must face. Never again step up to a call unless you are ready to forgive yourself with the downsides of the call. Also, realize you have greater value than the downsides that occur, just by stepping up to the call ! Thanks dude, for stepping up to the call. 😊
Wow 🤯 I remember watching the Dr. Peterson episode and really enjoying that part of the episode and now seeing it cut with this interview with Chris hits soo much deeper. Would really wish they could link up to help him get this part of his life sorted out soo he can heal from it all
Thank you for this . Thank you for your service the story will be forever with me I shall never forget I shall never surrender in those moments of the deep dark place
Shawn. Thank you for helping our guys to understand what they had to do. War is horrible in every war our guys have had to do bad thing to fix the evil that the bad guys have done. Try to correct a wrong with a wrong is got to be incredibly hard to come home with. You’ve helped me understand a fraction of what theses men and their families go through when they comeback state side. My heart has always pulled me to reach out physically when I meet one in passing. I’ve literally asked if I could give them a hug When I do I whisper in their ear. I’m so glad you are back home. You are safe now and you need to leave what happened over there. I’m so grateful I met you. I’ve been praying for you and God finally let me hold you. ❤. I don’t know if that ever made a difference in what they were dealing with internally. That I didn’t even know about. Because I don’t ask I just felt the need to express to a complete stranger how grateful I am for here. How much they are still needed ❤ Thank you Shawn and to all of our guys for the bad they have had to do to keep our home safe ❤
i’m always commenting about what a genuine service you provide to veterans.. i am not a veteran. but some of the things said really made me think. i appreciate the content, as usual.
I've been watching this podcast for years. Never did actually subscribe, not really sure why because it's really top tier. For some reason this is the one that made me finally click that button.
I never comment on YT videos but this really moved me. If I could take any of his pain onto my shoulders I’d do it gladly for this guy. We don’t know or care enough about what these heroic individuals do on our behalf! The fact that they get screwed over so often by self serving politicians is our collective tragedy. We continue to allow this suffering to be borne by the best of us.
The blood sport of the elite old men that actually start and comyrol wars outcomes. Just you're left feeling and reeling from the consequences of their evil actions. They just sit by and watch young soldiers die for reasons they know nothing of. Its hidden from them when they think they're fighting and dying for their freedoms and love of their country. Deception at its finest. Its tragic at best. They dont care as long as their filthy hands don't get dirtied further.
it never bothered me I could have taken more out if it would have been up to me my father always told me it's not you doing the killing it's the government you're just a weapon and the fact that I knew the government didn't give a s*** about us and we were basically human Shields also maybe not give a s***
Shawn this is going to be my fav pod up there with Rogans your a true warrior and I love what your doing , no scared to call out the bs the media truly pushes out there love ya brother
Some guys come back missing their legs , some guys come back missing their soul . The fact that this bothers him so bad shows he is of good moral character. I pray that he truly finds peace .
Excellent pod. Let's say I've been in several difficult situations and had to act accordingly. Remember unless somebody was in your situation/shoes they'll never know. I've had the booze and addiction including losing my marriage which was always difficult and a decade of hell. Ok now with a FANTASTIC woman who's done everything for me.
This podcast is the one that changed my life. I didn't serve, I'm blind n one eye and couldn't serve. I wish I was born different. I went down a different path because of this OXY at 15, coke and OXY at 16, kicked out at 18. Homeless from 18 to 23. January 10th 2020 I got sober. Never did understand how a podcast changed anyone's life. Today is January 10th, 2025 and this is the one that change my life. This guy had me in tears, I listened from beginning to end. The trauma from robbing, stealing and doing drugs because I didn't have a dad hit home. I thank Shawn for hosting this man for giving my life a different perspective.
What state do you live in?
@@johnathangorman5631 You did that! Inspired by the struggle of another warrior. We exist in a fallen world. I quit trying to make sense of it a long time ago. There is obviously purity within you that u refused to give away and it struck the purity in this man's heart. And the spark awoke something in you. The ripples of strong good men can literally go on forever if they have the courage to share their souls.
Stay strong & great job for having the courage to get sober❤ God bless❤️🙏🙏
Stay strong brother 💪🙏
Much Love & Keep Safe, Blessings. Stay strong from Bermuda 🇧🇲
Shawn , I am one of those veterans that is "recovering" thanks to your "therapy sessions"..... You will never know how many of us have been blessed by your efforts....
Thank You
Growing up I had a bunch of unrelated Uncles and as l got older hearing their stories they were just kids from the neighborhood that had alcoholic or drug / alcoholic abusive homes and ran away but my Grandfather took them in.
Just before my Grandfather passed he sat me down and told me his Vietnam experience ( which he never spoke about ). The first person he killed, in his words was a “Poor boy, couldn’t have been more than 10 years old”. This haunted him for decades and made so much more sense of him trying to save every boy in the neighborhood after his duty. He came back became a police officer, then retired as a Detective. The man was always trying to help everyone always up until he passed.
My Dad was also in Vietnam. He served 3 tours. And he was an auxiliary Sheriff's deputy. (Auxiliary deputies are alot like volunteer firefighters, except for the Sheriff's department. He went on patrol twice a month, and worked the jail twice a month. And attended a week long training seminar every year). But what he actually did for a living was own and operate a horse and cattle ranch. Which i do now as well, along with a few other endeavors.
When I turned 17 he signed for me to enlist in the Army, and I later deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. I was in Iraq for the invasion. Idk where I would be without my Dad. He never breathed a word about his military service or his time in Vietnam in my life. We knew he had been awarded a Bronze Star with Valor, and a Silver Star, and a Purple Heart. But that was it. It wasnt until after my second tour that we sat down with a few drinks and talked about it all. And we started talking regularly with each other about both of our experiences. It was a very cathartic thing for the both of us, and helped us both out quite a bit. I definitely had PTSD, but i was very fortunate to have had my Dad there to talk to and help me thru it. And i had a far easier time dealing with it than most of the guys I served with because of that.
My Dad is always trying to help everyone and anyone he can. And he's always been like that for as long as I can remember. I dont believe ive ever heard him tell someone asking him for help No. It's certainly one of the ways he has coped with his experiences in Vietnam. And I've found over the years that helping others, and being there for others, whether they are combat veterans or just regular civilians, has helped me quite a bit as well.
Your Dad sounds like a real good guy, and the way you talk about him reminds me of my Dad. I'm sure if our Dads knew each other they would be good friends.
Your grandfather sounds like a wonderful person. May God bless his soul forever.
I’ve never wanted to hold another man’s hand until listening to Chris. Chris, I can’t thank you enough for your sacrifice and your openness - your certainly helping your fellow soldiers as well as civilians. Shawn, thank you for giving these brave warriors a voice and the opportunity to speak without interruption. You have so much respect for them!
U got the mail Maan gospel cuz fcuk yeah
"It's very annoying to fall apart" epic quote.
I love how Dr Peterson breaks down pride and having to change. That really hits home.
Bless this solders heart and may God give him peace.
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I admit that I am not always in agreement with Dr Peterson but in his assessment of this situation I feel that he is spot on. Pride and ego can be self destructive but other times are beautifully healthy. The key is to know the difference in any given situation.
Chris is seriously one of the most emotionally/spiritually intelligent person I’ve had the honor of watching. I hope you’re seeing this, thank you.
So sad to watch x
Watched the Chris interview the other day when it dropped. Then randomly went back and rewatched the Jordan Peterson interview. And I immediately knew he was talking about Chris when Shawn brought up the case to Jordan. Now I’m watching it all pieced together. Brilliant. The SRS podcast is on a fast track to be the best podcast in the world, close 2nd to JRE
Has blown Joe Rogan out of the water the past few years
@@sheeeesh36471000% SRS is on a much higher wavelength and frequency than Joe and my belief is it’s his conscientiousness and really him being Christian.
Great side by side video. As an OIF vet with severe PTSD, this is a great, deep, thought provoking episode. Thank you all for your service.
Thank you as well. Semper Fi
Boys are dangerous much like the other men
Thanks for being a force for good Sir
My heart goes out to Chris, for grappling with questions about his actions for so many years. His nagging reflection on that is a sign of him being a good person as bad people don't question themselves like that. Shawn, great job on bringing this up to Dr. Peterson. I am sure this clip will help people.
Mr. Fettes thank you for your service. You only have one thing in Combat, and that is your team. If they were prepared enough to exfil the hostage, those 5 could have taken out you and your team. War should not be necessary, but unfortunately it is. You accepted the BURDEN OF PROTECTING YOUR NATION, you did what was necessary. Your regret and your Soul show your humanity. It is NORMAL to suffer like you are, but self imposed suffering will extinguish your flame. We need You, for who you are, for what you represent. The toughest work in the world, your job, but equally your healing. You have done some of the most demanding, frightening things for your fellow Americans. You have ONE JOB NOW - YOU HAVE TO FORGIVE YOURSELF. Every person seeing this knows you did your duty, we have deep compassion for your hurt, but what we all want is you to be well. BZ, but your mission isn't over soldier. Make peace with yourself, you are worth it. You deserve it, you have earned compassion to an infinite scale. Thank you for your service from an Ally. Thank you to all of the other Vets and those that don't consider themselves vets because they didnt see Combat. I get it, but you signed the line for Unlimited Liability up to and including your life. Now is hard, but it will pass.
Well said 😢 ❤️🤍💙 What some go through is unimaginable for others. Listening to his story I felt frightened and a sense of what some soldiers are thinking when they're about to take their life.
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Thanks for yourself
Just think you helped make a few rich people even richer, that was your so called "duty" to "defend" your country, by invading other countries based on lies so a few could profit. That should put into perspective your duty. It's not easy when you finally realize you're the bag guys or at least do their bidding.
@Drrobjoseph Beautiful words sir .. so meaningful and unbelievably written
Ryan and Rogan are the two most important broadcasters in the world. Thank you! God bless you!
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This should be watched by everyone...I cant thank you enough for posting this. It can help so many people...Bless all 3 of you for your contribution to humanity.
Shawn, what a great gift you have givin to everyone! The seal, yes ....ALL of as well. You are an awesome human!
I've attempted to read Ordinary Men...it's absolutely the toughest read ever...I will eventually finish it but it's one chapter at a time.
Thank you for this podcast. I had to stop a few times because it broke my heart. But I pushed through. I'm Australian and worked in US in 2003/04. I met one Marine, working laundry I was a waitress. I think of him often and every other time or when I hear these stories, I weep.I pray for all of them. I couldn't help him, but I could show him a kindness just by being with him.We never had to talk. It was a beer, a meal, being in the mountains with nature. At night. No words. Silence The cold, the snow. I'll never understand but I hope I helped just being there for a time.... You all have the same look in your eyes. 😅Gets me every time.
I find this format very captivating. I would like to see more of this type of format.
This was masterfully edited, the back and fourth. Jordan is one of the great thinkers of our time, thanks for having him on.
Mr Fettes, Sir, a man with such a heart and such compassion and so much love inside of him like you can impossibly be guilty. God bless you, this was out of your control.
Please know we have deep respect for you and feel compassionate towards you, sorry you had to go through this.
Don't blame yourself.
Thanks for saying what I was trying to say
Every word🇺🇸
Beautifully said
This is one of the most powerful and helpful blending of podcasts I've encountered. It not only shows us the depths and complexities of Chris's situation but it offers hope in what Dr. Peterson speaks on. Thank you to the team at SRS for putting this out.
Being in battle or a war really takes a huge chunk of your mind and soul
May God heal your pain. Thank all of you for your dedication and service 🙏
Best short section I have seen you do and very, possibly the most touching short session I’ve ever ever seen.
One of the most difficult 30 minute interview to watch. I thank that man for his service and may the prayers of the entire SRS community be offered for him. He's not only a true warrior but a better human being.
Amen!
Thank you
@@Chrisfettes6 if this isn't a fake account..🤞🏻 your story was one of the most riveting of all the SRS interviews! Thank you for your sevice & for telling your story, i wish you, your family & your ice cream business all the best in the future! much respect & admiration, from Wales!
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this is just a short clip the whole interview was 5 hours and one of the best episodes i've watched!
Thank you, Shaun for this interview. Most of us don’t have any idea what our military go thru. I have deep compassion for this dedicated man. He is a good man who did what he felt was right at the time to accomplish the mission and save others.
I strongly believe that if he will ask God for help He will help him.
I have just prayed to that end.😊🙏💕
Dude I still can’t believe how far you’ve come Shawn. This has been an amazing ride. Wishing you and your family the best!!
That was really impactful editing. I hope this video helps people make peace with the horrors they had to endure.
I have never been in the armed forces of any country😢 god bless those who willingly accept these struggles for their core beliefs! That’s why they are heroes!
Such a great video! I loved the clips of JP thrown in along side the story! Keep it up!
I am a Christian and a mother, and with that being said, I see you as a blessing. If they were my children there in that situation, I would pray for God to take them. Living in that environment had to be horrible for them. I can't imagine the anxiety, fear, confusion, and chaos those children had to endure, day after day after day.......I don't think you killed them. I think you saved them. Please don't allow the devil to control you anymore. He reeks havoc on everyone he can. You are no exception. I'll be praying for you.🙏🤗✝️ please have a relationship with God. You will have understanding, love, peace, & joy again. I promise you it will be the best relationship you've ever had & will ever have. When we don't know Him & understand Him, wedon't know & understand ourselves. He is truly who we came from. As far as "our parents", we are just borrowed.
Thank you for your service! Praying for you and everyone who has served and is serving.💜💜💜
Impactful and meaningful stuff having the two interviews overlayed in such a powerful way.
Shaun, thanks for the fabulous interview with J. Peterson and splicing with the heartbreaking example of one of our finest in need of our love and thanksgiving. We will be praying for him.
This is a perfect example of why you & Tony Merkel are my FAVORITE interviewers!
You just LET him talk!
Thank you so much for that, Mr. Ryan!
"ABSOLUTELY love our Warriors, but God i hate the war"
EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edits were PERFECT Shawn 🙏🏼
Your a hero you put your life on the line for the people of this Country. Children get caught up in adult bullshit. In Iraq my buddy LCP. Christensen tagged a little boy and he changed that day. He never talked or joked after that. He got out of the Corps and took his own life. I still think of him.
Sorry for your loss brother. God bless his family.
Oh my
Chris…God himself put the desire to be a special operator in your heart …as a blessing with great purpose…this blessing together with your discipline and training you were able to be decisive and make many life-saving decisions…Isaiah 45/6-7…God says l create blessings and calamity…His purpose is never moral evil but rather to bring us to spiritual maturity as he always works for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose …Romans 8:28…we self-destruct when we allow voices of the enemy to be louder than the voice of The Divine…we love him by using the name above all names…Christ…the power to heal, forgive, and be made whole with even greater self-confidence … is in the name of Jesus…call on Him he does not lie to you the power is in the Name
Oh man, I wish Dr Peterson could have been there when you interviewed this great warrior.
My heart breaks for him. Learning to forgive yourself is such a difficult valley.
It's the hardest valley IMHO.
That would have been a gem, and probably ten of thousands of dollars worth of therapy with all of us watching 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I've never seen someone at his level be so honest. It was amazing to see. More need to be more honest, instead of trying to be hard.
My God, my heart is laid open by this man's situation. It is crystal clear that he does NOT deserve to be inflicting this upon himself. Those that can do this act without conscience, ironically - are the truly soulless individuals that SHUD be tormented by their actions. I wish he could see inside my heart and experience the compassion I have for him and that any decent person wud feel for him. I hate the idea that the brave - our true heroes not only take on the worst jobs to keep us safe but then in turn are left to self destruct for having done them. I want to hold him and tell him he cannot carry this anymore - I would carry it for him if I cud. I will pray he finds the peace he and his family deserves. What a brave man to share this with us. And another example of the sheer evil nature of war.
This is your best work yet.
Had tears rolling down my face.
I truly hope he continues to heal, and god watches over him and his soul.
My cousin accidentally killed a child also when he was in falluija. Enemy grabbed up a kid as he entered a room and took them both out. It’s been with him ever since. It’s almost like he has a flashback anytime he sees my daughter. He just picks her up and cry’s. Breaks my heart.
Thank you for sharing this. You and your daughter could be saving his life by embracing the hurt he feels. Prayers that some day he will realize he wasn't at fault for a war that someone else started.
I keep praying that someday there won't be any more wars!
@@bluebirdgramma6317 yea he and I have been really close ever since we were little kids. He’s pretty much the only reason I didn’t join after I graduated high school. He was still in and had been over there and felt with that. Came home and went back a few more times. But he pretty much told me he didn’t want me to ever have to do or try to live with what he’s done and had to do.
He’s doing a lot better now days. Just works his ass off all around the country and does his best day to day. Thankful for him.
My buddy served in Iraq. He has to take out a 13-15 yr old that had an AK and was shooting at his company. He had to take him out but it's definitely haunted him ever since.
@@justinwinter4018 yea man. The travesties of war. What it does to a persons mind.
My brother in law had to do the same in Afghan, it was basically him or the kid and unfortunately to save his own life he had to do what he had to do, that really fucked with his head for a long time and I am pretty sure it stopped him bonding with his kids when they were born.
Thanks for serving in Team 6. That’s really difficult to achieve and you have to make a lot of tough decisions out there. Thank you for your hard work and dedication and sacrifice to keep the homeland safe.
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Oh please! He knew what he was getting into and maybe he was too soft to be doing that job.
@@graylobo133Clearly, you didn't hear anything that was said, nor do you have a clue as to what you speak of. "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt". - It seems that nobody really knows
Really enjoyed this clip and how you cut back and forth with Jordan Peterson. Very powerful
Shawn this might have been tour best short or clip from your podcast ever. Having Jordan speak on Eric and then having the videos put together is top tier!
This was so incredibly portrayed. There is so much here that can help others. Thank you for sharing this.
Wow. Kudos to you Shawn. It takes a lot of mental strength to listen & engage in something so real, so close, and so dangerously emotional.
This is like the band-aid ripping off and ripping off and ripping off. Men need to hear this. Thanks Shawn.
thank you Shawn for all these videos.
Wow, ryan is literally the source for anyone with PTSD to watch and learn, thanks ryan.
Yes he is!
I don’t know. Sometimes hearing other people’s darkness just makes me dwell on my own. I know everyone wants to group hug and whatever, but it’s a delicate thing to deal with (as this clip clearly shows) and everyone has to find their own way out of the moral injury.
This was an incredible episode! This will save a life.
Very deep stuff. I hope the gentleman can work through the reconciliation he needs. Expressing it i such a public forum is a Big step. God bless, Sir!
Very powerful channel Shawn. Thank you. Saving lives i truly believe
Brother i feel the pain. I'm 60, never got over my ptsd. I love ya man.
55, and still battling mine also. Stay Strong Man.
Shawn, I don’t know if you read comments or not but I pray this gets to you. I have a good friend who is a retired disabled Navy Corpsman who suffered a traumatic brain injury I want to take him down for an Ibogain treatment, but I have no idea how to get connected with reputable operation. I’m throwing out a lifeline and hoping for some help. I absolutely love your show, man. I think it’s one of the best on RUclips. Keep up the fantastic work!
There is so muich to be lesarned from his experience, sense of guilt and feeling of blame. Very glad he was so open and articulate about all of this.
Yeah with combat vets in my family WWII, Korea, Vietnam, GWOT, those kinds of Trauma affect their lives profoundly, some worse than others. Grandfather-lifelong Alcoholic, Pacific War Combat Vet, Navy Gunner 5" 38' dodging Kamikazes, Dad's Older Brother, extensive infantry combat Korean War, bayoneted, shot in stomach with Russian Burp Gun (9 MM) winter clothes with both, survived. Killed numerous chicoms and North Koreans, had a bag of gold fillings from dead enemies, when he mustered out of the US Army. Lifelong Alcoholic. Cousin Vietnam War, combat Medic in Arty Battalion, Americal Division, sister Battalion to Calley's Bn, had patrolled through My Lai, some time period, 1968, heavy combat. He saw other war atrocities. PTSD and post-war drug use. Trauma seems to be the common denominator of most combat veterans.
I have no words. I do have lots of tears.
That was the best short clip ive seen from any of my shows. I learned so much and the connection made between the war fighters pain and the psychologist explaining the how and why was so well interpteted. Cheers!
Fantastic observations of human nature Bravo Jordan & Shawn!❤
Absolutely heartbreaking, I was listening to it with earphones on standing at a window about to receive a ticket at work and I starting tearing up!!
The honesty, pain and description of him paddling over to where his mate ended his life is so palpable and you can only imagine the thoughts and feelings going through that poor man’s soul 😞 Thankyou for your honesty mate, that couldn’t of been easy.
Just shows how war a killing is something that we shouldn’t be doing as humans.
I’ll never forget watching all the episodes of ‘band of brothers’ with a young lad months before he went into training as a royal marine, the feeling that he wanted to experience all of that , including the killing, was obvious and even I felt it a bit.
He went into the Royal Marines and passed out as one of the best in the bunch and won one of the two awards they give out at the end of pass out that is available, I’m not sure which one sorry, but he won one of them.
Before he went on tour he said he really wanted to kill somebody and he didn’t really care who or what it was, after coming out he has struggled big time. This only strengthens my opinion that we as humans shouldn’t kill others.
thank you all for your service 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
If the kids were involved in supporting the war against you or if they were armed....no foul. If it was a mistake in a battle you can't blame yourself for that! Mad respect for all of you!
This was damn difficult to watch. I've served & seen some shit, but nothing like you & Chris. I sensed his uncomfortableness (if that's a word) but also his bare-boned honesty...& I felt that deep pain just watching your podcast. We all deal with our ghosts differently. I'm glad Chris has found a balance. & Dr. Peterson's insights were spot-on. Thanks, & God bless.
All of Shaun's podcasts are great, but this one with Chris and Jordan was enthralling.
You Mr.Fettes, went through training to be able to do a tough job, you did your job correctly and appreciated. Spend time in the positive….Not all trainies succeed….you succeeded, shit happens in war, not news to you….think of your family, loved ones…be positive and strong….avoid bad thoughts. My best friend was a Seal ,corpsman , with Force recon Marines….saw a lot ,experienced a lot, my hero….got his head on right, shed the demons….…. Thank you for your service. Shawn, thanks for what you do, and you do it well !
I am so thankful for you Shawn Ryan providing way for our veterans to process their stories and help them heal. Appreciate you so much.
This interview was raw, vulnerable and JP was perfect. 👌🏼 My heart goes out to the guys who sacrifice their souls ❤
one of your best traits is letting people talk. as a non military guy if people use acronyms, maybe edit in the meaning at bottom of the screen to help story line? that way you don't have to interrupt them to explain but we still get it.
I think this is a great recommendation.
I have spent the most part of my life in service. In Service for my Country and then in service for the public. Military, then fire, then paramedic and now Law enforcement. Total PTSD from all of it. This podcast is amazing.!!! Thank you!!
Great compilation
What an amazing story. 😢god bless him and help all the warriors who have and will continue this journey.
I appreciate this. Dealing with suicide thoughts after service is something I've delt with as well. I have lost a lot in my life but I'm also very blessed to have had help with the therapists I've seen and the physical training I'm able to do. What many people don't understand is that when you are a man going through this, you are still only as valuable as you are useful because there is no such thing as unconditional love for a man. You will be abandoned and laughed at and still expected to support others. I thank God that Shawn Ryan is giving these teir 1 guys an outlet and giving awareness what these men have gone through and continue to go through.
Absolutely Amazing video!❤☝️
I Think this operator is going to figure it out. It will always be there. I've been watching Shawn since he started. Man he has really blossomed into one hell of a good journalist IMO and he is putting out some of the most real down to earth content out there. And I also think it is doing a lot of secondary good for all kinds of people.
For me, this proves to me that I Hate War and the people who think we need! it!
Am Feeling useless not able to help these people with PTS!
Thank you for your sacrifice ❤
Someone almost successfully murdered me with a baseball bat. It was on christmas eve; I bled out for at least three hours, I didnt know you could lose that much blood and survive. So much blood, it was just everywhere. Its been fifteen years and Im just now starting EMDR therapy, I am currently in the beginning of a disability case; I have not been able to keep a job in 15 years, at least I stopped using drugs. PTSD is crippling. keep me in your prayers
stay strong
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May God bless and keep you. Keep the faith. So sorry for your horrible experience.❤
Lighting candles now . I need CPTSD therapy as well but have yet to even start looking . 🥹🙏. Trauma. And even yet, complex ; various traumas. God damnit man . Wish me luck. I pray for you , you pray for my Son. not me. My kid plz . 🇺🇸🖤
I pray that the Lord will heal you from your trauma and give you his perfect peace in Jesus name amen Lord amen 🙏 🙌
This conversation is sooooo relevant!OnTarget!
Thank You!!
We have no idea what our operators deal with then after!
Dr Jordan can breakdown stuff that we can understand / relate to somewhat?!
Great interview/ conversation!!
This is probably the best podcast. I've seen so far blessed. That guy's heart for doing what he was supposed to do and still being and having enough humanity to have that happen. It's unconceivable and understandable, but you're a guest, did help? Anyone listening to understand better bless? Your heart and you're all in my prayers. What a great, great podcast.
The nature of the call, the use of skills you worked so hard to learn, require using them.The beautiful part of being good at those skills is eliminating the bad guys and their threats.
There are a very few that could develop those skills enough to be useful when its needed. You hung in to be able to step up to the call. You are willing to come to the aid in those calls. That is because you were meant for that job.
Because there is a bad nature of that job, you have got to find forgiveness in your mind for the downsides, mistakes or bad outcomes in the situations you must face.
Never again step up to a call unless you are ready to forgive yourself with the downsides of the call.
Also, realize you have greater value than the downsides that occur, just by stepping up to the call !
Thanks dude, for stepping up to the call. 😊
Its been awhile since we’ve had a good guest intersection. These are some of the most unique and awesome videos SRS puts out!
This editing, and this pod cast is just next level. That 30 minutes went by like it was nothing.
Wow 🤯 I remember watching the Dr. Peterson episode and really enjoying that part of the episode and now seeing it cut with this interview with Chris hits soo much deeper. Would really wish they could link up to help him get this part of his life sorted out soo he can heal from it all
Great concept for a video. Exceptional editing to pull to all together.
Thank you for this . Thank you for your service the story will be forever with me I shall never forget I shall never surrender in those moments of the deep dark place
Shawn. Thank you for helping our guys to understand what they had to do. War is horrible in every war our guys have had to do bad thing to fix the evil that the bad guys have done. Try to correct a wrong with a wrong is got to be incredibly hard to come home with.
You’ve helped me understand a fraction of what theses men and their families go through when they comeback state side.
My heart has always pulled me to reach out physically when I meet one in passing. I’ve literally asked if I could give them a hug When I do I whisper in their ear. I’m so glad you are back home. You are safe now and you need to leave what happened over there. I’m so grateful I met you. I’ve been praying for you and God finally let me hold you. ❤. I don’t know if that ever made a difference in what they were dealing with internally. That I didn’t even know about. Because I don’t ask I just felt the need to express to a complete stranger how grateful I am for here. How much they are still needed ❤
Thank you Shawn and to all of our guys for the bad they have had to do to keep our home safe ❤
This is an amazing post. Watershed moment for your production team. In that, you provide history, tragedy, science, healing, understanding. Well done.
I can understand this man’s pain. The bottom line is the horror of war and the disgust toward those who don’t prevent it - governments.
And those who profit from it
Biden regime Lyndsey Graham and other corrupt politicians filling their pockets with money. War Pigs.
Bingo
i’m always commenting about what a genuine service you provide to veterans.. i am not a veteran. but some of the things said really made me think.
i appreciate the content, as usual.
I've replayed this episode atleast 8 times since release. Hits hard everytime appreciate u guys' courage to be vulnerable.
I've been watching this podcast for years. Never did actually subscribe, not really sure why because it's really top tier. For some reason this is the one that made me finally click that button.
Been rocking with SRS since the Struggle Jennings interview. From a quality podcast to the most trusted and respected platform we have.
I never comment on YT videos but this really moved me.
If I could take any of his pain onto my shoulders I’d do it gladly for this guy.
We don’t know or care enough about what these heroic individuals do on our behalf!
The fact that they get screwed over so often by self serving politicians is our collective tragedy. We continue to allow this suffering to be borne by the best of us.
Thank you for always putting real Truth out there for Americans/the world to hear. Doesn't happen enough in this day and age ✌🏼
Agreeeee a thousand percent!!!!
Brilliant Shawn. The only time watching this sort of thing that I’ve teared up. I’m a physician. Have seen a lot of tough things. Thanks 🙏🏼
Very powerful. Thanks to Chris for sharing, Shawn for facilitating and Jordan’s insight. Great video!
You don't overcome killing someone, you learn to live with it. It's part of the War Machine scenario, sadly😢
The blood sport of the elite old men that actually start and comyrol wars outcomes. Just you're left feeling and reeling from the consequences of their evil actions. They just sit by and watch young soldiers die for reasons they know nothing of. Its hidden from them when they think they're fighting and dying for their freedoms and love of their country. Deception at its finest. Its tragic at best. They dont care as long as their filthy hands don't get dirtied further.
Mercy is Gods. He has so much Grace for thing we don’t understand and sooo Much SAVAGE for what we do. ☝🏽🙏🏽
Same for LEO’s. 8 years USMC, 30 years HCSO. Only Jesus heals and saves.
it never bothered me I could have taken more out if it would have been up to me my father always told me it's not you doing the killing it's the government you're just a weapon and the fact that I knew the government didn't give a s*** about us and we were basically human Shields also maybe not give a s***
Thank you Shawn! This helps a lot!
That was a gripping & intense show, the way it cut between the story & Jordan was exceptionally well done. But where’s the finish!?? That can’t be it
There is a finish, it's just not in this episode. Jordan Peterson is Episode #108 and Christ Fettes is #156.
Shawn this is going to be my fav pod up there with Rogans your a true warrior and I love what your doing , no scared to call out the bs the media truly pushes out there love ya brother
Some guys come back missing their legs , some guys come back missing their soul . The fact that this bothers him so bad shows he is of good moral character. I pray that he truly finds peace .
…Very well said
Great point... With the "soul" thing
Excellent pod.
Let's say I've been in several difficult situations and had to act accordingly. Remember unless somebody was in your situation/shoes they'll never know. I've had the booze and addiction including losing my marriage which was always difficult and a decade of hell. Ok now with a FANTASTIC woman who's done everything for me.