What happens when the one who runs toward danger… can’t outrun his own pain?

In this gripping episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with Jeff Wrigley, a veteran police officer, father of 7, and Catholic convert, who spent decades racing into crises to protect others—all while silently falling apart on the inside.

Jeff opens up about what it's like to carry the invisible wounds of decades in law enforcement: the trauma that piles up, the pressure to stay composed, the moments of despair no one sees, and the burnout that nearly ended everything. He shares the moment it all broke, and the turning point that began his road back to joy.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
17:31 The stigma behind being a cop 🚔
21:30 How faith informed him as a police officer 🙏
26:33 What's it like to be a first responder to tragedy 🚑
26:55 Why bravery without fear is dangerous ⚠️
32:38 It is responsible to recognize that there are threats in society 🛡️
49:53 PTSD and hidden anxiety in law enforcement 😔
56:03 The simple prayer that saved his life 🙌

Jesus didn’t promise an easy life. He promised we wouldn’t go through it alone. If you’re carrying more than you can handle, this episode will remind you: faith isn’t about faking it. It’s about letting Christ into the dark and letting him carry you out.
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