Austin Wheeler, a U.S. Army veteran with over six years of service, shares his transformative journey through Mormonism and military culture. He discusses the trauma of navigating the toxic elements of both the military and the church, particularly the influences of violence and masculinity. Austin reflects on the emotional struggles of identity and purpose shaped by these experiences. He also addresses the implications of faith loss and the impact of militarism within religious contexts, ultimately seeking personal meaning beyond disillusionment.