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Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Ep 485 | Can a 9/11 Survivor Forgive Al Qaeda? | Guest: Sen. Brian Birdwell

Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Blaze Podcast Network

Christianity, News Commentary, News, Religion & Spirituality

4.825.8K Ratings

🗓️ 9 September 2021

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

Today we're talking to Texas Senator Brian Birdwell, a survivor of the 9/11 terror attack on the Pentagon. Sen. Birdwell recounts his struggle for survival on that day and shares some of his thoughts on what's going on in the current cultural and political climate. WARNING: Part of Sen. Birdwell's story includes graphic details of the injuries he sustained on 9/11. --- Today's Sponsors: Patriot Mobile has the courage to stand up for America, for Christian values, & our Constitution, plus they have special discounts for veterans and First Responders. Go to PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE to get your free activation with the offer code 'ALLIE'. Raycon work earbuds boast a 32-hour battery life, plus they're super comfortable, with a soft velvet finish & memory foam ear tips. Right now, go to BuyRaycon.com/ALLIEWORK to get 15% off your order! Good Ranchers has traveled the US, meeting with actual farmers that raise the livestock to ensure the product they're sending you is the very best American craft beef and better-than-organic chicken. Go to GoodRanchers.com/ALLIE & use code 'ALLIE' at checkout to save 20% on each box of mouth-watering meals, plus get an additional $20 off & free express shipping! --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey guys, welcome to Relatable Happy Thursday.

0:12.4

We have a treat for you today.

0:14.4

On Saturday is the 20 year anniversary that seems like a strange word to use, but it has

0:22.4

been 20 years on Saturday since 9-11.

0:25.3

And today we are talking to Texas State Senator Brian Burdwell, who was in the Pentagon

0:31.0

on 9-11, suffered very severe injuries from that.

0:34.8

He is going to tell us in detail the experience that he had that day, how his faith in Christ

0:42.2

carried him through that day and the years to come.

0:46.4

He's also going to tell us what kind of perspective that has given him about this country and

0:53.1

in particular the things that have gone on in and with Afghanistan over the past few

0:59.6

weeks.

1:00.6

And so he has a very gripping story for us to hear.

1:04.6

He has some lessons for us to learn.

1:06.6

He has some reminders for us to hold on to, but he also has some encouragement for us to

1:14.9

cling to.

1:15.9

You will hear him give hope for America and the belief that America is still an exceptional

1:22.9

place with liberty that is worth fighting for.

1:26.9

So I'm very excited for you to listen to this conversation.

1:31.4

You're going to love it.

1:32.6

You're probably going to get emotional.

1:35.9

That's okay.

1:36.9

This is an emotional subject and an emotional day for sure.

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