In this heartfelt Memorial Day episode of Coached Soul, Dr. Steve Hudgins and Kenya Evelyn reflect on the powerful role trust plays in our lives – from military service and sacrifice to relationships, healing, and personal growth.
Through honest conversation and personal insight, they explore how trust is built through courage, vulnerability, and connection and why learning to trust again can be one of life’s greatest challenges. Drawing parallels between the bonds formed in military life and the emotional risks we take in everyday relationships, this episode invites listeners to examine where trust lives within themselves.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The deeper meaning of trust and sacrifice during Memorial Day
Why vulnerability is essential for authentic connection
How fear, hurt, and uncertainty impact our ability to trust
The relationship between courage, belonging, and healing
Practical reflections on rebuilding trust within yourself and others
Whether you’re honoring loved ones who served, navigating relationship wounds, or seeking deeper connection in your life, this episode offers encouragement, reflection, and hope.
🎧 Listen now and explore how trust – despite fear and uncertainty – remains one of the strongest forces for healing and human connection.
Key Moments:
04:13 Exploring the roots of trust
09:14 Trust and communication in leadership
10:10 Reflecting on personal relationships
13:21 Understanding trust and its complexities
19:32 The role of trust in battle
20:44 The importance of trust and courage
25:41 Honoring courage and loyalty



