Darin Kinder: A 9/11 Story of Courage, Faith & Purpose - (Part 1)

Darin Kinder: A 9/11 Story of Courage, Faith & Purpose - (Part 1)

What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction, trauma and fear? This episode of *Crossroads with Jenny Bushkell* shares one such journey as former U.S. Secret Service special agent Darin Kinder recounts his day inside the World Trade Center on 9/11, and how faith shaped every step. You’ll hear Darin describe going from "just another day at the office" to standing beneath the burning towers, grabbing first aid kits and treating injured strangers as chaos unfolded.

He talks about climbing 30 flights of stairs into Tower 1 with fellow agents to help people evacuate, and then returning to the streets where he was nearly killed when the first tower collapsed. In that terrifying moment, he says, "The Lord literally put me on my knee... it's almost as if I heard a whisper that said, 'I'm with you.'" The conversation centres on courage, faith, and purpose under pressure.

Darin explains his belief that "courage is a choice" and that it’s built through daily obedience, not just one dramatic event. He shares how God’s promise to be "with you" – even in the valley of the shadow of death – carried him through that day and later inspired his book *Bury Me in a Dirty Suit* and his ministry focused on calling men off the sidelines and into purposeful service.

Jenny and Darin also reflect on the sacrifice of the 422 first responders who died, especially firefighters who, knowing the danger, still answered the call to "get your gear together, boys, we're going back up." The tone is honest and faith-filled, aimed at Christians who want real stories of courage, grief, calling and hope.

If you’re looking for a story that connects catastrophic loss with a resilient mindset and a practical, faith-based response to fear, this conversation might be exactly what you need today.