John Corcoran
Irish Army Ranger Veteran
Co-Founder of Peace Within the Battle
Irish Special Forces veteran and international speaker, John Corcoran, is dedicated to sharing his powerful story of transformation. John’s life is the inspiration for About Face: Finding Peace Within the Battle, which chronicles the life stories of three Irish military veterans and their fight to overcome isolation, post traumatic stress, and substance misuse. It unveils the discovery of faith and friendship that changed their lives.
John has ministered in the United States at the Pentagon; Walter Reed Military Medical Center; and in churches, jail, and motorcycle rallies across the globe. Most recently, John traveled to Ukraine with Peace Within the Battle team members to support those serving on the front lines in the war in Ukraine.
Drawing from his experience as an Irish Army Ranger, as a husband and father, and as a man of faith, John will leave you inspired and waiting for your next “About Face” moment. He speaks on a variety of topics, including building resiliency, leading strong families, and living with spiritual readiness.
Bethany Barnett
Author & Speaker
Co-Founder of Peace Within the Battle
With over twenty years experience in the non-profit world, helping people overcome struggles such as addiction, depression, and anxiety, Bethany is passionate about freedom and personal wholeness. She has worked with programs like Adult and Teen Challenge, Celebrate Recovery, and the Alpha Course.
Bethany is also the storyteller and sister of an American soldier who penned About Face: Finding Peace Within the Battle, detailing the life stories of three military veterans and their fight to overcome isolation, post traumatic stress, and substance misuse. It unveils the discovery of faith and friendship that changed their lives.
She enjoys speaking on the topic of discovering your life purpose, the power of home and belonging, and being mentally, physically, relationally, and spiritually strong. Bethany has spoken to an audience of 6 and an auditorium of 600, from the Pentagon to a country jail. No matter what your event, her creativity and conviction will convince your audience of God's love and purpose for their lives!
