Episode 235

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16th Sep 2025

Colonel Kenny: From War Zones to Storytelling — Humor, Healing, and Hard Truths

In this episode, retired Army Colonel Kenny joins the show to share his unique blend of battlefield grit, sharp wit, and storytelling. From wild tales of construction and soldiering to novels that mix cosmic villains, romance, and car shows, Kenny takes us on a journey that is equal parts hilarious, raw, and deeply human.

We dive into leadership in combat, the struggles of young soldiers, the impact of communication during deployments, and the challenges veterans face transitioning home. Kenny also reflects on the importance of mental resilience, the failures of the VA system, and why humor has been his greatest weapon against life’s darkest battles.

Whether he’s recounting bathroom field stories, building boxing rings in Iraq, or exploring the healing power of storytelling, Kenny reminds us that even in chaos, there’s room for laughter, love, and legacy.

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About the Podcast

Spirits and Stories With Donald Dunn
Exploring meaning, faith, and the unseen through honest conversations shaped by lived experience and reflection.
Spirits and Stories with Donald Dunn is a storytelling podcast centered on real life conversations with people shaped by experience, curiosity, and the search for meaning.

Each episode explores the human side of belief, identity, resilience, and personal transformation through honest, unfiltered conversations. Rather than offering easy answers, the show creates space for reflection, curiosity, and deeper understanding of the stories that shape how we live.

Spirits and Stories is for listeners drawn to thoughtful storytelling, meaningful conversations, and exploring life at the edge of the seen and unseen.

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