Ray Christian
Army veteran who served for 20 years as an infantryman, paratrooper, and drill sergeant. Now an academic and storyteller featured on The Moth, Snap Judgment, and Risk.
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Nov 7, 2024 • 51min
The Best of Veteran Stories
Join Ray Christian, a 20-year Army veteran and host of "What's Ray Saying?", along with fellow veterans Dario DiBatista and Jesse Martinez as they reflect on the raw and poignant realities of military life. They dive into personal tales of emotional journeys post-combat, the lasting impacts of September 11th, and the significance of camaraderie amidst chaos. They discuss challenges like PTSD and the importance of mental health support while emphasizing the power of storytelling to connect and heal.
Jul 8, 2025 • 57min
What Military Service During “Peacetime” is Really Like
Ray Christian, a 20-year Army veteran and skilled storyteller, shares his compelling journey from a segregated childhood in Richmond to military service. He reflects on the complex motivations for enlistment during peacetime and the bonds forged amidst challenges. Ray discusses the psychological hurdles he faced transitioning back to civilian life, including grappling with PTSD. His anecdotes illuminate the paradoxes of military identity and the transformative power of camaraderie, all while navigating the path to academia and storytelling.
Jan 5, 2024 • 34min
Black Medicine: Ray Christian
Ray Christian, storyteller and historian, explores the historical mistrust of medicine among black individuals, the survival mechanism behind self-care practices developed by slaves, and the historical barriers faced by black people in accessing medical care in the United States.
