When Purpose Shows Up After Everything Falls Apart

In today’s episode, I sit down with Tanner Courtney, founder of Ready & Forward, a veteran and spinal cord injury survivor who found purpose through service after losing everything he thought defined him. We talk about what it means to be called to something bigger than yourself, how faith shifts through doubt and loss, and why alignment often shows up after plans collapse. Tanner shares his journey from athletics and military service to paralysis, rebuilding through community, and founding Ready & Forward. We also discuss Camp Lockett, a historic San Diego site being reimagined as a space for healing, unity, and legacy shaped by timing, setbacks, and coincidence.