I Am Wars End

Josh Melching

In this episode of I Am Redemption, Shawn Livingston sits down with Josh Melching. Who, upon returning home from war, the battle didn’t end. The symptoms of PTSD slowly began to surface. In a very short amount of time, Josh lost some of the closest people in the world to him.

Trying to numb the pain, he turned to alcohol, a path that eventually led to serious trouble with the law. Rock bottom came fast. What changed everything wasn’t a shortcut or an escape.

It was working with his hands. Josh found an outlet in woodworking. What began as a way to quiet his mind became his purpose. Piece by piece, he started creating handcrafted American flags — each one built with intention, discipline, and meaning.

Today, Josh is the owner of Wars End (@wars__end), a veteran-owned brand whose flags are in high demand, helping people commemorate memories, milestones, service, and sacrifice through powerful American craftsmanship. Josh’s heart for giving back is just as strong as his work.

He donated a custom flag to I Am Redemption to commemorate our 100th episode, and even more meaningfully, created and donated a flag for our good friend Kayleigh Williamson to honor her invitation to the Special Olympics.

This episode is about war, loss, accountability, addiction, healing, and what happens when you decide to turn pain into purpose. This is Josh Melching’s redemption.

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