How Archery Therapy, Faith, and Community Are Helping Veterans Heal.

The healing journey for veterans doesn’t always start in a doctor’s office or a therapy room — sometimes, it begins with a bow, an arrow, and a quiet moment of focus.

In this powerful episode of the Security Halt! Podcast, host Deny Caballero sits down with Jason McCoy, Air Force veteran, and founder of ENDEX Archery, a groundbreaking nonprofit organization that is changing how we think about veteran stories, mental health, and resilience.

This conversation highlights the transformative power of archery therapy, faith, community support, and personal growth for veterans and first responders facing the often silent battles of PTSD, trauma, spiritual warfare, and transition stress.

Archery Therapy: A New Approach to Veteran Mental Health and Trauma Recovery

After transitioning from the military to the FBI, Jason McCoy found himself struggling — battling the mental health challenges and emotional weight that so many veterans experience after service.

What began as a personal hobby — picking up a bow to clear his mind — soon became something much bigger.

Through archery therapy, McCoy realized that the simple act of drawing a bow could create a moment of mindfulness and clarity. This physical and mental focus allowed him — and other veterans — to remove what he calls their “trauma goggles” and begin the process of healing and recovery.

"Archery gives you the pause to process what’s been locked away for years," McCoy explains.

ENDEX Archery was born from this mission — to create a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans through archery therapy, community support, and wellness programs.

The Pillars of Healing: Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Wellness for Veterans

Unlike traditional programs that focus on isolated aspects of healing, ENDEX Archery is committed to holistic wellness.

Jason McCoy and his team focus on three pillars:

• Mental and Spiritual Wellness

• Physical Wellness

• Social Wellness and Community Support

From providing free archery equipment to veterans to fostering peer-to-peer mentorship and faith-based support, ENDEX Archery creates spaces for connection, growth, and resilience.

McCoy challenges the common narrative in mental health circles that healing is about "getting back to who you were before." Instead, he emphasizes post-traumatic growth — the powerful idea that veterans can emerge stronger, more resilient, and deeply transformed by their experiences.

Faith, Spirituality, and Healing for Veterans

Throughout this Security Halt Podcast episode, both Deny Caballero and Jason McCoy reflect on the role of faith and spirituality in the healing process.

In a world where mental health conversations often leave out the spiritual component, McCoy believes that faith offers veterans a framework for purpose, meaning, and resilience during difficult times.

This is especially crucial when facing financial stress, personal struggles, or navigating the invisible wounds of war.

ENDEX Archery’s Vision: Building a Veteran Wellness Center for Long-Term Impact

Looking ahead, ENDEX Archery has big plans.

Jason McCoy’s dream is to create a physical Veteran Wellness Center — a place where veterans and first responders can come for immersive healing experiences that blend archery therapy, physical fitness, spiritual practices, and mental health resources.

This vision, known as The Proving Grounds, will be a five-day intensive retreat modeled after critical incident stress seminars — providing veterans with powerful tools for personal growth, recovery, and resilience.

Get Involved: Help Support Veteran Stories, Healing, and Mental Health Advocacy

The message from this episode is clear:

Heal loudly.

Veterans sharing their stories isn’t just brave — it’s life-saving. Every story of recovery, faith, and personal growth can serve as a lifeline for someone else in the trenches of their own battle.

Support ENDEX Archery. Share this episode. Reach out to a veteran. Join the movement that’s helping our warriors heal — mind, body, and spirit.

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