How To Silence the Critics
Wed Dec 03 2025
This week on the Engage Your Destiny Podcast, Ben Peterson brings a message every warrior needs: the fear of the Lord, the battle you’re in, and why the voice of God must matter more than the critics around you.From Psalm 25, Ben unpacks how honoring God unlocks direction, prosperity, and inheritance—not only for us, but for the generations that follow. He shares how every struggle you face is building a legacy for those who come after you… and how God confides His secrets in those He can trust.Ben also breaks down Teddy Roosevelt’s iconic “Man in the Arena” charge, reminding us that victory only belongs to those who dare greatly. The critics don’t count. The ones who step into the fight do.WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith. 📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families- ❤️ DONATE TODAY: https://engageyourdestiny.org/suicideispreventable📕 READ THE STORY THAT'S CHANGING LIVES: https://engageyourdestiny.org/book NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to see how faith is impacting our soldiers. Want to see more behind-the-scenes, more interviews, or something different? Drop a comment or leave a review! LET'S CONNECT: Follow us on Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny Follow us on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/engage.your.destiny/ Follow us on Pray.com: / https://www.pray.com/benpetersonTimestamps00:00 – Ben opens the message & mission of EYD01:00 – Praying for a move of God on military bases02:20 – Psalm 25 and the fear of the Lord04:00 – Why we care more about critics than God’s voice05:00 – Your battle is building inheritance06:10 – God confides in those He can trust08:00 – The “Man in the Arena” and silencing critics09:10 – You can’t win victory without risking defeat09:55 – God warns Ben to write his next book10:50 – Delayed obedience removes grace11:30 – A call to fear God, obey quickly, and step into your assignment
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This week on the Engage Your Destiny Podcast, Ben Peterson brings a message every warrior needs: the fear of the Lord, the battle you’re in, and why the voice of God must matter more than the critics around you.From Psalm 25, Ben unpacks how honoring God unlocks direction, prosperity, and inheritance—not only for us, but for the generations that follow. He shares how every struggle you face is building a legacy for those who come after you… and how God confides His secrets in those He can trust.Ben also breaks down Teddy Roosevelt’s iconic “Man in the Arena” charge, reminding us that victory only belongs to those who dare greatly. The critics don’t count. The ones who step into the fight do.WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith. 📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families- ❤️ DONATE TODAY: https://engageyourdestiny.org/suicideispreventable📕 READ THE STORY THAT'S CHANGING LIVES: https://engageyourdestiny.org/book NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to see how faith is impacting our soldiers. Want to see more behind-the-scenes, more interviews, or something different? Drop a comment or leave a review! LET'S CONNECT: Follow us on Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny Follow us on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/engage.your.destiny/ Follow us on Pray.com: / https://www.pray.com/benpetersonTimestamps00:00 – Ben opens the message & mission of EYD01:00 – Praying for a move of God on military bases02:20 – Psalm 25 and the fear of the Lord04:00 – Why we care more about critics than God’s voice05:00 – Your battle is building inheritance06:10 – God confides in those He can trust08:00 – The “Man in the Arena” and silencing critics09:10 – You can’t win victory without risking defeat09:55 – God warns Ben to write his next book10:50 – Delayed obedience removes grace11:30 – A call to fear God, obey quickly, and step into your assignment