Operation Lighthouse Podcast : Recent Episodes
James
We are finally back!!!
This week I spot in and caught up with some OG’s of the show. Two of the original cofounders of Operation Lighthouse. Nick and Ashley Chandler. Enjoy the show.
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We’re back!!
This we are talking about Fit for the Cure. Facts about cancer in the fire service. There will be rabbit holes. Of course we are talking about the importance of community. Enjoy the show.
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This week we’re coming to you from the road. Talking about taking time for ourselves as busy parents with busy children. Thank you for listening and sharing this with your family and friends.
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JP and KP are back. We are getting into the EMS week that wasn’t, Memorial Day, and Summer Staycations. Of course there was a rabbit hole!!!
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We’re back. It’s a new season for FCC Grand Blanc Campus. We’re talking about what that means for the future. Of course there are some rabbit holes as well. As always thank you for listening. Be Blessed, peace.
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This week me and KP talk about getting the next generation engaged and interested in the fire service, and all the amazing resources that are out there in the local communities. Enjoy the show.
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This week KP is back and we’re talking about adulting and all of the joy it brings. Also why would someone pay $18,000 to go to fake boot camp? We’re getting into that as well. Enjoy the show. Thanks for listening.
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These week I come to you from Combat Base Flint. This episode was recorded on the mats while my team mates were rolling (sparing). It is an open conversation that features Coach Chris, as well as one of my training partners Todd. There is a lot of wisdom in this one friends. Thank you for listening and enjoying the show.
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This week we start a new opening segment. KP and I are talking about our respective unions. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.
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We’re back after a short hiatus. KP and I are talking about the origin story of Operation Lighthouse. Where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re headed. We hope you will join us.
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We are back with a new episode. This week KP and I are answering listener questions. Thank you to everyone who sent a question. Remember to share these episodes with your friends and followers!!! Thank you for listening, and enjoy the show.
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This week KP and are back and we’re catching up with everyone. This episode is about nothing in particular. Thanks for listening. Enjoy the show.
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This week me and KP are at the kitchen table talking about being a self starter. Leading yourself well, and acting as if you’re the next higher rank. As well as the usual rabbit hole or two. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.
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This week KP and I are talking about managers and leaders. How managers manage, and leaders lead. We get into all the nuance that goes with it. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. Be blessed fam, peace.
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Happy New Year everyone!!!
This week me and KP are talking about 2024 and the different new things happening in our world!!! Thanks for listening and sharing. Enjoy the show.
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Ep. 211
This week me and KP are going down some Christmas past and present rabbit holes. We hope your holidays are merry. As always thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the show.
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This week we are getting into the holiday spirit and talking about our top 10 Christmas movies and other family traditions. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.
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This week I sound like I smoked a carton of cigarettes. In any case me and KP talk about morale and who’s responsible for it. As usual, she has amazing insight into this topic. Enjoy the show. Be blessed, peace.
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This week KP and JP are talking about navigating the holidays as a first responder family.
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This week JP and KP start off with fundraising. Hate that topic, but it’s necessary to further the Operation Lighthouse Mission. We also hit on the kind of blanketing statements and ideas that have worked their way in to the mental health conversation. Thanks for listening. Be blessed, peace.
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Hosts JP and KP are back. We are talking about why we would never trade jobs. This was a fun episode, as you will hear. As always, thank you for listening. This episode was sponsored by @combatbaseflint. Check them out!!!
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This week is simply put, me hangin with my homie Tommy Husby, talking about life stuff, and work stuff, and what not. Sometimes that’s what ya need. Enjoy this new mid week show. Thanks for listening.
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Welcome back!!!
This week it’s me JP, and I have old EMS homie/ Coach Chris Bowman on. We are talking about the stressors and scars from the Mil, as well as from the First Responder arena. We all get them. It’s what we do with them that makes the difference. Side note, there is a Judo class happening in the background. Enjoy the show. Let’s Go!!!!
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Welcome back!!! This week me and KP are talking about the “Star Of Life” award that I received on Wednesday. I’m not a stand in the shine kid of guy, but the write up our MMR leadership submitted is truly the culmination of my career. Thank you again to everyone who made that day happen, and thank you all, and you know who you are for being so cool to my mom. Anyways… Enjoy the show!!!
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This week KP and JP are talking about the things that make work, work. From the worker to the supervisor. What are some things we should understand about each other. As always, thank you for listening and enjoy the show.
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It’s the first episode of the next 100. Me and KP are talking about the question of Why stay at a job you hate? There are many layers to this question, fam. I want people to be stoked in their lives. Sometimes we have to ask tough questions to get back on the route. As always, thank you for listening. Be blessed fam, peace.
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Here we are, the 200th episode. No show notes this week, you just need to listen.
I would like to thank
Ashley Chandler
Kim Sivyer
Jason Hittle
Carl Jones
Kari Parkin
Freedom Center Church
Every guest ever
But especially the listeners.
Thank you everyone, enjoy the show
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This week on the show Kari and I are talking about compassion fatigue, and how it can creep into our lives. Also how the warrior will keep moving forward, even at his/her own detriment. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.
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On this week’s show KP, and I are talking about community. Community is one of the most important aspects of good mental fitness. Having a crew of people that you support and know they support you is an incredible thing. Also, this is your invitation to join our crew.,The Operation Lighthouse community. Love you all, thanks for listening. Enjoy the show. Be blessed,peace.
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This week KP and I are talking about identity, and how not to get locked into your occupation being your sole identity. Tips on how to negotiate this thing. Enjoy the show. Be blessed fam, peace.
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We’re back this week and we’re talking making smart money decisions. Especially in regards to mealtime on the ambulance. Being grown ain’t easy or all that fun sometimes. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show.
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Ep. 195. This week me and KP are talking about all the resources out here that absolutely $Free.99 for us to access when it comes to taking care of our mental fitness. In particular The Overwatch Collective aka TOC app. We breakdown all our favorite features. Get the app, and enjoy the show. Be blessed, peace
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This week Chaplain Jim and Kari Parkin are talking about vicarious trauma. How sharing too much from work can actually cause PTSD symptoms. It’s the first time they discuss the first season of Covid. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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Chaplain Parkin is back after a short hiatus with old pal Randy Porter. Randy recently stepped off the rig and into the HVAC space. He is an insightful dude with an awareness for mental health space. This convo went all sorts of ways. Enjoy the joy!!!
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This week Chaplain Jim Parkin welcomes Genesee County 911 Dispatcher, Tommy Husby. They discuss the relationship Dispatch has with EMS and their experiences and lack of closure of calls after it's been passed on to EMS. In the mental-health arena they discuss how having professional support has been tremendous and what that has looked like for themselves and those around them. It's maybe not what you think it is. Thank you Tommy for being open about your life and experiences.
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Chaplain Jim Parkin is joined by El Jefe, Rob Leonard, Paramedic and Supervisor at MMR. Rob shares his story of getting into the first response industry and the goal and mindset of enjoying life in the midst of life!
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It's been a 6 year ask but it's finally happened this week! Chaplain Jim Parkin is joined by the one only KP; Kari Parkin. She's her own powerhouse of wisdom and experience as they talk about the new high school graduates transitioning into the military and what she sees for the current generation of young people choosing this industry.
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Chaplain Jim Parkin shares from his ride home after shift.
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This week Chaplain Jim Parkin and partner Danny Craig is coming at you from the rig on shift. Enjoy all the ambiance and the wisdom they share between calls.
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If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Chaplain Jim Parkin welcomes local EMTs, Madison Alvord and Joe Thornton live at the Team Madison Fundraising Event on Saturday April 29th. Madison shares her story of how she got so sick, how it played out, and the impact it had.
"I don't want that for anyone else. I know how it feels and it sucks. And if there's anything I can do to help someone out of that situation..." says Joe.
You all showed up BIG last weekend, fam. This first responder community is powerful and it's incredible see it together when one of their own needs it.
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Chaplain Jim Parkin welcomes back Chris Warden to the show this week from the Priority Traffic Podcast discussing next moves on setting up the 501(c)3 Non-Profit including the board and other items. Also discussing 'off-loading' stress in various forms with movement, creative outlets, etc. and the idea that adversity doesn't have to always equate to breakdown.
The Priority Traffic Podcast is a show by firefighters for firefighters. And anyone looking to grow, learn, and be entertained. Hosts Chris and Ben discuss firefighter well-being, fitness, and other essential aspects of the Fire-life and self-mastery. Their mission is to cultivate the desire to improve and grow. They promote a way of living that leads to becoming your best.
Priority Traffic Podcast;
https://prioritytrafficpodcast.buzzsprout.com
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If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Chaplain Jim Parkin is rejoined by co-host Ashley Chandler this week! It's exciting to look ahead at the changes coming this year and the things Operation Lighthouse is working towards. We catch up and discuss the importance of this podcast being independent and the incredible value of it being "yours." We get to be a part of this community together, showing up for each other in the moments that matter most, and having a positive influence. It's truly powerful; don't underestimate it.
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If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Chaplain Jim Parkin welcomes back long time friend and repeat offender guest, Steve Hernandez; Chief Executive Officer of The North Group. The two have some great conversations about dialing in wellness for this industry, current affairs, and what's in your toolbox.
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Reposting a not too oldie because it's too much of a goodie to keep off this platform.
Chaplain Jim Parkin is joined by Greg Grogan, VP of the Overwatch Collective based out on the west coast. Greg and Jesse launched the 501(c)3 non profit and podcast to normalize PTSD and raise suicide awareness and mental health among First Responders and Military. All money goes toward funding therapy and introducing resources to those in need.
Originally released Nov 2022;
FCC The Lighthouse Experiment - E165 The Overwatch Collective, Greg Grogan
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This week Chaplain Jim Parkin is back with rig partner Danny Craig as he returns from his hiatus. Enjoy the conversation and the show fam!
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This week Chaplain Jim Parkin is joined by an old pal, Alex Schwartz, as they have a variety of discussions on veteran services, going the extra step, and the mindset of a servant. Let us know what you think. It's a good one.
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If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
This week Chaplain Jim Parkin is joined by guest Steven Donaldson, former Genesee County EMT as he shares his transition from first response out into a new job and industry.
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If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Chaplain Jim Parkin gets right in to it this week to advocate for local EMS workers from a local company that has continued to perform below the bar. Thank you to the 3 individuals that join us this week to share your heart and experiences. We continue to lift up this great community and support best practices for both employees and protocols, and the incredible impact that will always have for patients, families, and our communities.
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If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Chris Warden from the Priority Traffic Podcast joins Chaplain Jim Parkin this week as he shares plans for Operation Lighthouse with the 501(c)3 and upgrades coming to the podcast.
Chris has a shared mission to support this industry and push change where needed. The Priority Traffic Podcast is a show by firefighters for firefighters or anyone looking to grow, learn, and be entertained. Their mission is to cultivate the desire to improve and grow. They promote a way of living that leads to becoming your best.
Grateful to have Chris on the show! To check out the Priority Traffic Podcast: https://prioritytrafficpodcast.buzzsprout.com/?fbclid=IwAR0wtOefBJzzyDen5fdzIjyrFVyCNa3-1L-a8wOt9JZKLsUPH8fsUrvj3Rg
To connect with them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PriorityTrafficPodcast
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If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Co-host/Producer Ashley Chandler is back this week on the show with Chaplain Jim Parkin as they discuss their own individual activity styles and what it's looked like for them over time. Also check out some updates with Operation Lighthouse Foundation and be safe out there this week in the winter storm!
"Be safe. If you can't be safe - be dangerous."
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If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
It is SO good to hear this dude's voice back on the show again. Kyle Erwin, is back sharing what he's gained over the past 6 years in becoming a certified CrossFit Coach and the entire gambit of wellness tools that have come with it. He and Chaplain Jim Parkin discuss benefits of fitness and wellness impacting the physical demands of EMS on the job, and for maintaining a life of overall wellness and principled living.
What do you do to stay well physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually?
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This week Chaplain Jim Parkin is joined by Cali guest Rick Field. Both a veteran and retired Corrections Officer, Rick shares how he took ownership of his health and wellness after multiple health scares. Waking up daily in a "pissed off state of mind," was the norm and he shares how he worked to take control of his mental and emotional health as well as his physical health.
"We're out there in high-performance mode... you can't just junk your body... so please change your oil..."
The demands are high within first response, but so are the stakes. You are worth the investment and it is possible to take care of yourself, to thrive, and also enjoy strong relationships with friends and loved ones. What is one thing you're doing to "change the oil?"
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Chaplain Jim Parkin is joined by old EMS homie, Kyle Bruder. For almost the past 4 years Kyle has been in the classroom teaching new paramedics. After 10 years on the road he was ready for a change and shares his desire and recent work to do more for the next generation of EMS and medics. Let's blow the lid off this thing.
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We welcome back Dan Craig to the show and our own Chaplain Jim Parkin. Hear how they got to the level they are on A886.
How are you currently working on upping your level?
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released February 2020 on SoundCloud.
Chaplain Jim Parkin are joined by Nick & Ashley Chandler who share about what it's like to live with anxiety and depression.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released January 2020 on SoundCloud.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released January 2020 on SoundCloud.
Jim and Ashley interviewed Brent DeVries, who worked 13 years in First Response as a Paramedic, about coming to church, faith, and having a relationship with God for the first time in his life this past year.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released January 2020 on SoundCloud.
On this week's episode Jim and Ashley talked with Jen Strygulec on being the mom of a first responder and what that's looked like through motherhood and seeing her start this career.
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Chaplain Jim Parkin and co-host Ashley Chandler welcome guest Kevin Davis to the show this week. Kevin shares about his career in both Finance and EMS and the transition of leaving the EMS industry in 2020 due to injury. He and his wife have found surviving EMS possible; thriving on this side with kids, a strong marriage, and a growing business venture.
Are you surviving EMS?
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released December 2019 on SoundCloud.
Chaplain Jim Parkin and Co-Host Ashley Chandler had the pleasure of featuring Chris Dobek from Freedom Center Church. We discuss what the Kingdom Builders program is and how it impacts the community locally and beyond. We recap 2019, and vision cast for 2020.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released September 2019 on SoundCloud.
This week Chaplain Jim Parkin, Co-Host Ashley Chandler discuss the topic of forgiveness; what it is and what it isn't.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released September 2019 on SoundCloud.
Chaplain Jim Parkin and Co-Host Ashley Chandler are joined by a courageous friend from our local 911 dispatch. She shares her story of navigating life's challenges and the hope and journey she's experienced. Thank you for being open and honest and sharing with this community.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released September 2019 on SoundCloud.
This week Chaplain Jim Parkin, Co-Host Ashley Chandler, and guest Mary Merwin are excited to share with you their week down in Detroit, MI working with Courage Church and their Reconciliation Table community project. What projects or goals has God put on your heart/life? Let us know what you think!
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released December 2019 on SoundCloud.
Chaplain Jim Parkin, Nick Chandler, and Pastor Kim Sivyer discussfirst response and military personnel working and being gone during the holidays.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released December 2019 on SoundCloud.
Chaplain Jim Parkin, Co-Host Ashley Chandler, and Pastor Kim Sivyer discuss the crazy tough encounters that first response and military personnel experience on shift and mission. Where is God when this stuff happens and what should our response be?
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released Fall 2019 on SoundCloud.
Hosted by Chaplain Jim Parkin and Co-host/Producer Ashley Chandler. We discuss things to ask military and first responder personnel.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released November 2019 on SoundCloud.
Chaplain Jim Parkin and Co-Host Ashley Chandler are joined by Creative Pastor Kyle Erwin at Freedom Center Church. We discuss creativity within the Church and its impact in bringing hope to people.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released November 2019 on SoundCloud.
Co-Host Ashley Chandler and her husband Nick interview Chaplain Jim Parkin about his experience in the army and his thoughts on being a veteran.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released November 2019 on SoundCloud.
Chaplain Jim Parkin and Co-Host Ashley Chandler are joined by Roger Conn who shares about his military experience, transitioning out into civilian life with family and his career, and the general veteran experience and changes over the past couple decades.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released November 2019 on SoundCloud.
Chaplain Jim Parkin and Co-Host Ashley Chandler are joined by dear friend Crystal Horton who shares great depth of compassion and wisdom on navigating life's storms. We can gain so much through these challenges and God doesn't waste a single thing. This is one to not miss. Such great encouragement.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released October 2019 on SoundCloud.
Chaplain Jim Parkin and Co-Host Ashley Chandler are joined by Tom Houle as we discuss church and community building security and how the needs have changed over the past 15-20 years.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released October 2019 on SoundCloud.
Chaplain Jim Parkin and Co-Host Ashley Chandler are joined by Johnie Franklin on different cultural perspectives and how social media impacts them.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released October 2019 on SoundCloud.
Chaplain Jim Parkin and Co-Host Ashley Chandler are joined by Betsy Selvig who's husband has served in the US military. She shares a spouse's perspective of deployment, military life, and transitioning back into civilian life.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released October 2019 on SoundCloud.
Chaplain Jim Parkin and Co-Host Ashley Chandler are joined by Craig Jensen who has served 40 years at the Fenton Fire Department. Craig shares about his life and loving his career in the first responder industry.
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released January 2019 on SoundCloud.
Chaplain Jim Parkin, Co-Host Ashley Chandler, and Jason Hittle are back discussing what to do in various emergency situations and while calling 911 for help. In some of the scariest moments of our lives, first responders serve our communities in a tremendous ways. Listen to find out what you can do to make these situations better for you and for our community servants to do their jobs to the best of their abilities.
Let us know what you think!
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Archived Lighthouse Experiment Podcast episode.
Originally released January 2019 on SoundCloud.
Hosted by Chaplain Jim Parkin and Co-host/Producer Ashley Chandler. This first episode we share 'Our Why' and what this mission is all about.
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Chaplain Jim Parkin and co-host Ashley Chandler are on Buzzsprout! We just moved over from Soundcloud to continue the next steps of this mission here in Genesee County, MI for the first responder and veteran communities. Since 2017 we have brought you encouraging content and have some dope plans coming this year for this operation. Check out this week's show and hear updates as to these changes. Thank you to everyone that has had a part of the mission to this point.
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