The Living Lighthouse Podcast: Recent Episodes

Briar Cochran

This podcast is designed to invite the listener into a conversation with the episode's guest. In each episode, we discuss the guest's past and present walk with Christ and the wisdom that they have obtained throughout their lives.

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In the last episode of Season 2, Kendra and I talk about women in ministry, suffering through cancer, and plenty of other fruitful topics. 

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Episode 8 of TLLP is with a personal mentor of mine, Jarryd Cole. Jarryd and I talk about racial reconciliation, marriage, and a lot of other crucial topics for all Christians and non-Christians to think about. 

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This week, we drop the second episode of the Season 2 of The Living Lighthouse Podcast. Madeline Farner at the time, Madeline Spencer now, and I talk about the unique challenges of youth ministry, what it's like being a woman in ministry, and a plethora of other topics. 

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We are back! After a long break in the action, I finally get to post this episode with Steve Jones. Steve and I talk about dating and marriage, what it's like to have four boys, and we discuss the philosophy of mental health in the Church.

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This week, we sit down with Sol Rexius. As the Salt Director in Ames, Sol happens to be the person who's teaching I sit under most frequently. Sol and I talk about a unique adoption, his current forms of discipleship and community, as well as some crucial 'holy habits'. This is the final episode of this first portion of episodes. I'll be taking a break through the holidays and we'll jump back into it after Christmas. Enjoy!

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In this weeks episode, Kourtney and I talk about growing up and hiding sin, the dirt and diamonds of church planting, what it's like to date a drummer, and the fight to stay transfixed on Jesus through real life suffering. 

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In this episode, Luke and I walk through the life of a pastors kid, collegiate athlete, and a church planter. Luke has had a very influential role in my life over the past year. Luke also covers a variety of topics like long distance dating, his vision for church planting, and even what it takes to be a reverend. Hope you all enjoy. 

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Purshia and I walkthrough her life that has been tainted by sexual abuse and how she has fought to see Jesus through it. We talk about what life changes and how to adapt to new seasons. Towards the end, we briefly touch on racial diversity and what it means to be a black women in IOWA. I left this recording deeply impacted and I hope you do to. 

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In this episode, I sit down with Mark Vance. Mark is the lead pastor at Cornerstone Church of Ames. We talk about growing up in a Christian home, his call to vocational ministry, parenting, dating, and some of his favorite moments.