An Honest Conversation With Believers by Freedom Center Church

An Honest Conversation With Believers

Winter At FCC // 3 by Freedom Center Church

Winter At FCC // 3

Winter At FCC // 2 by Freedom Center Church

Winter At FCC // 2

2023 is coming in hot!

Chaplain Jim Parkin and co-host/producer Ashley Chandler are back outlining plans for the podcast and mission for 2023 and changes coming now! So stay with us as we transition in this new season, expand and make some changes, and get ready for some incredible things for the first responder community. 

Thank you for being a part of this amazing family and community. Keep connected with us. We cannot express our deep and sincere gratitude to Freedom Center Church and Kingdom Builders for all of the support we have received in so many ways and are now here because of your covering and guidance. Thank you!

Follow/connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment

Follow/connect with us on Instagram: @operation_lighthouse @_just_parkin

If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

FCC The Lighthouse Experiment - E170 Operation Lighthouse and New Plans

New Year's Day

Here we are! The last episode of 2022! Chaplain Jim Parkin and co-host/producer Ashley Chandler look back on the waves we've paddled out on and surfed. 2023 has some big changes coming and we share our vision and plans ahead. We are so grateful for those that have been a part of this year, as a guest or support, and this amazing community here in Genesee County and beyond. What are you looking forward to in the new year?

FCC The Lighthouse Experiment - E169 Operation Lighthouse, Hello 2023

Chaplain Jim Parkin is joined this week by Jerome Vierling, Lead Pastor from City Life Lansing Church. This is one we've been looking forward to for a minute. We get some time to discuss the new album, One, released this year as well as discuss mental health, what success looks like as a Christian, and loving/leading people well. 

It's a great episode. Don't skip it. 

To check out City Life Lansing, "One" Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/21poL3miVHnr4uL7GuJco3?si=ywpOFDiPQ-GRDuTUdRHiaQ

To check out City Life Lansing Online (services in person and online): www.citylifelansing.com

If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

FCC The Lighthouse Experiment - E168 City Life Lansing, Jerome Vierling

Mercy // 2

This week Chaplain Jim Parkin and co-host Ashley Chandler are joined by Keith Hanks, retired EMT/FireFighter from the Boston area who now works to advocate for first responder mental health and wellness. He is host and producer at The Resilient Responder Podcast, Director of Promotions at First Responder Coaching, and openly shares about his diagnosis of PTSD and his perspective after 21 years in service.

What a great time getting to know Keith this week and hearing about his life, career, and peer support work.

Keith Hanks on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keith.hanks.5

First Responder Coaching Website & Resources: www.1strespondercoaching.org

The Resilient Responder Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7zCq0ZrANm79wy83w3NdBg

If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

FCC The Lighthouse Experiment - E167 The Resilient Responder, Keith Hanks

Mercy // 1

Chaplain Jim Parkin and co-host Ashley Chandler are joined this week by Deana Kahle, who provides wellness resources, training and psychotherapy to first responders and their loved ones. With over 10 years experience working with law enforcement and fire service agencies Deana is passionate about "alleviating suffering." 

Check out some great insight, warning signs, and explanations of symptoms and PTSD. 

For more education and resources check out aboveboardconsulting.com. 
Follow her on Instagram @copshrink.

If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

FCC The Lighthouse Experiment - E166 The Copshrink, Deana Kahle

Miracle Sunday

This week Chaplain Jim Parkin is joined by Greg Grogan; Co-Founder and VP of The Overwatch Collective. Both a podcast and a 501(c)3 non-profit, TOC works to help individuals across all areas of public service, as well as spouses and family members through their mission to normalize PTSD, bring suicide awareness, and supporting mental health. Through sharing stories on the podcast, their Buddy Program, and providing scholarships for first responders to receive therapy, The Overwatch Collective is doing some incredible things out on the west coast and beyond. 

For more information visit The Overwatch Collective website: https://www.theoverwatchcollective.com

To connect with TOC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/publicservice2021

If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

FCC The Lighthouse Experiment - E165 The Overwatch Collective, Greg Grogan

A Movement // 4

Happy Thanksgiving everyone and thank you for those that are working and serving our communities this holiday weekend. Stay safe!

This week Chaplain JIm Parkin and co-host/producer Ashley Chandler are joined by Sgt. Michael Sugrue from Walnut Creek, CA. Michael is a Retired Police Sergeant and Former U.S. Air Force Security Forces Captain, and shares about his life, PTSI, and encouragement to stay healthy in first response. He has recently published a book, Relentless Courage, in which he shares his story and  Shauna 'Doc' Springer Ph.D. breaks down "next steps" in healing and understanding trauma.

Relentless Courage can be purchased on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/RELENTLESS-COURAGE-Winning-Against-Frontline/dp/1736824414
Sgt. Michael Sugrue on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeantmichaelsugrue

If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

FCC The Lighthouse Experiment - E164 Relentless Courage, Sgt. Michael Sugrue

A Movement // 3

Chaplain Jim Parkin and co-host/producer Ashley Chandler are back having some open conversations about open conversations. Also talking about how the best of humanity can arise under catastrophic circumstances across the nation and even with a call today on the rig. Good things are coming this month up so stay tuned!

FCC The Lighthouse Experiment - E163 Out of Service & Open Conversation

A Movement // 2

Chaplain Jim Parkin and co-host Ashley Chandler welcome an OG back to the show; Pastor Kim Sivyer! 
Here since the inception of TLE, Kim has been a deep heart of encouragement, prayer, and wisdom. We discuss Veteran's Day coming up this Friday, and both Chaplain and Pastor share stories of being deployed and on Army bases overseas. 
We are so grateful for the shoulders we get to stand on both in service and in faith. It's a joy to share some time with you, Pastor Kim. Thank you for joining us back on the show.

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