Crew 1st Culture Podcast

By Jeremy Sanders

Society & Culture Education

What's Crew 1st Culture Podcast about?

Real conversations and topics that inspire the pursuit of daily growth through humility, connection, and hard work. 

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Crew 1st Culture Podcast episodes:

02.14.2024
Bonus Episode 6 Part 2 - Three Point Firefighter Podcast Season 4 Episode 1
Jeremy Sanders has been a firefighter for the City of Edmond in Oklahoma for 21 years and currently serves at the rank of Captain. He lives near Tulsa with his wife Erika who he shares 8 kids with and 1...
02.14.2024
Bonus Episode 6 Part 1 - Three Point Firefighter Podcast Season 4 Episode 1
Jeremy Sanders has been a firefighter for the City of Edmond in Oklahoma for 21 years and currently serves at the rank of Captain. He lives near Tulsa with his wife Erika who he shares 8 kids with and 1...
02.11.2024
Bonus Episode 5 - Fit to Fight Fire Podcast #25
In Episode 25 Ric Jorge and I talk to Jeremy Sanders about a difficult season of life he endured and how he found strength in his weakness. Jeremy shares how his faith helped him continue to move forward and how...
02.09.2024
Struck Down but Not Destroyed
Today I want to share a few journal entries that I recorded while processing one of the most difficult periods of my life. This is such an important episode because I know there are a lot of people out there...
01.30.2024
Where Does True Courage Lie?
In a career that has been so richly described as the embodiment of courage and bravery, are the members of today's fire service living up to that statement or are we just hiding behind empty and hollow facades that look...
01.19.2024
Through the Darkness
Inside all of us is a darkness, a darkness so deep and empty that we are all fearful of it. This doesn’t make us good or bad, it just makes us human. Whether we believe in its existence or not;...
01.12.2024
Finding Peace Through Our Effort
Over the years since putting myself in a more public role I have been asked a lot of questions from people but there seems to be an overwhelming theme with the majority of them - "How do you keep moving...
12.28.2023
New Year, New Perspective
As we approach the new year, talk of resolutions inevitably begin to take center stage. Today I just wanted to share a few thoughts on what may be a little different perspective on this. Set goals and resolutions all you...
12.23.2023
Breath is Everything with Olivia Mead & Eric Brenneman
**This is one of the most important episodes I’ve ever released, please listen and share.** Back with me again from Yoga For First Responders are Olivia and Eric to dive deep into the importance of Breath. Using a very helpful tool...
12.20.2023
We Are Not the "Rogues"!
**Update: Sorry everyone but when I uploaded Episode 180, I apparently uploaded the wrong file, so I had to redo the process for Episode 180.** Since when does it make sense that those firefighters who stay engaged, who are constantly sharpening...
12.16.2023
We Are Not the Rogues!
Since when does it make sense that those firefighters who stay engaged, who are constantly sharpening their skills, and who work to make others around them better are considered rogues, outliers, rebels, and misfits? It’s totally backwards, we are measuring...
12.13.2023
Morale Injury, TukTuk Wrecks, and Other “Tuna Tales” with Nathan Gardner Part 1
I’m so happy to have with me today one of my good friends and brothers Nathan Gardner. Known by most as Tuna, he’s a big man with an even bigger heart and one of the most entertaining guys I know. Listen...
12.13.2023
Morale Injury, Tuk Tuk Wrecks, and Other “Tuna Tales” with Nathan Gardner Part 2
I’m so happy to have with me today one of my good friends and brothers Nathan Gardner. Known by most as Tuna, he’s a big man with an even bigger heart and one of the most entertaining guys I know. Listen...
12.13.2023
Morale Injury, Tuk Tuk Wrecks, and Other “Tuna Tales” with Nathan Gardner Part 3
I’m so happy to have with me today one of my good friends and brothers Nathan Gardner. Known by most as Tuna, he’s a big man with an even bigger heart and one of the most entertaining guys I know. Listen...
12.07.2023
The “Cost” of Rise and Grind
Today I just share my thoughts on the true cost of the “rise and grind” lifestyle that you hear so much about from countless influencers and motivational speakers.
11.29.2023
Blessed and Highly Favored
It’s great to be back on again. Today I want to share some honest struggles that I’ve been facing and the positivity that is getting me over come them.
10.24.2023
A Debt That Can Only Be Paid Forward
Who are those people that have helped you become the person that you are today? Those are the people that have greatly impacted our lives and we owe them a tremendous debt. This is a debt however, that we can...
10.15.2023
Old Memories, and the Importance of Making New Ones
Sharing with you some thoughts I’ve had after spending the day with a couple of our kids on a field trip through the places of my early years.
10.13.2023
We Are Champions!
True champions don’t just raise trophies, true champions raise future champions!
10.04.2023
Wait… Are We the Problem?
This episode we are going to look at the reason that I wrote the article “Wait… Are We the Problem?, which Fire Engineering recently published as an online feature. We have to do better, we have to keep learning and...
09.28.2023
Our Actions Reveal Our Character
Today I wanted to share my thoughts on discipline. I’m not like the YouTube celebrity’s that do a great job of making discipline seem like something that comes really easy. Discipline is hard and it sucks but it’s so important....
09.21.2023
Our Actions Reveal Our Character
Today I want to discuss the role of discipline in the team environment. Don’t be someone who is looking to cut corners. Do your job and finish every single time.
09.15.2023
Spiritual Imposter Syndrome
I’ve heard it so many times, people avoid God’s calling because their idea of what a Christian looks like isn’t something that they think is attainable. You don’t have to be perfect to recover God’s love, you don’t have to...
09.07.2023
The Unbreakable Mindset
A great book that I’ve listened to recently is “Unbreakable” by Jay Glazer. It is a great book and I definitely suggest it to anyone especially those dealing with depression and/or anxiety. This episode I go over what he calls...
08.31.2023
A Case For Vulnerability
An area that I feel like we can really improve on in the fire service is practicing vulnerability. Vulnerability is such a powerful thing and I have seen so many great things happen because someone decided to have the courage...
08.20.2023
We Are Not Victims
Choose to overcome, not to be overcome!
08.16.2023
Bonus Episode 4 - The Weekly Scrap #205
I am thankful to Chief Corley Moore for not only having me on as a guest but for also allowing me to release this on my platform as well. I enjoyed the conversation and hope you will too.
08.15.2023
What Are You Allowing to Determine Your Worth?
A struggle for so many of us is placing our value and self worth in the hands of those around us. Whether someone sees the value you have or not does not diminish your worth. We can’t allow the words...
08.09.2023
The Power of Presence with Marc Maikoski
I have the pleasure of being in the company of a great friend and an amazing person today. Marc Maikoski joins me today and I am so excited to be able to let him share a little bit of his...
08.07.2023
Tired, Worn, Exhausted, & Blessed
Sharing a story from my past of times that I wasn’t really sure how I’d make it out of. Even though my situation is worlds away from what it was back then I still have struggled feeling completely used up...
08.04.2023
Why Consistency Has Been So Hard
Outside of time constraints I talk about what other factors come into play in keeping me from putting myself out there and sharing my message.
08.01.2023
A New Perspective on "Those That Need To Hear It Aren't Here"
"It's a great class but the ones that need to be here to hear it aren't here." It never fails that you hear this at least a few times at every conference or class that I have been to. In fact,...
07.30.2023
On the Road to Revolutionary Fire Tactics at the Lake Conference
I tried releasing this on Thursday when I recorded it but wasn't able to upload it. On my trip to RFT at Lake Ozark, MO I talk a little about life lately, the struggle with consistent podcasting, and excitement for...
06.20.2023
Searching for What’s Next
During a time of experiencing the excitement of feeling that something big is coming it’s hard to find the balance between searching and reflecting on what’s next and being patient and understanding that it’s not going to happen on my...
06.18.2023
Father’s Day Reflections - Single Parents, Blended Families, & Little Wins
Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing Dads out there. I guess it’s only fitting that episode 150 is is recorded and uploaded in honor of this great day. There’s nothing that I’ve ever wanted to be better at in...
06.12.2023
You Can Run But You Can’t Hide!
Today I try to share a little part of my journey that is obvious needs to be shared. I have been avoiding digging in to the topic of mental health as far as the role it’s played in my life...
06.11.2023
Achieving Mastery of the Mind & Body with YFFR's Olivia Mead & Eric Brenneman Part 3
In the final part of this 3-part series, we pick up right where we left off in my conversation with Olivia and Eric from Yoga For First Responders. If you did not listen to the last 2 episode, I would...
06.10.2023
Achieving Mastery of the Mind & Body with YFFR's Olivia Mead & Eric Brenneman Part 2
In this episode we pick up right where we left off in my conversation with Olivia and Eric from Yoga For First Responders. If you did not listen to the last episode, I would suggest you start there first. Look...
06.08.2023
Achieving Mastery of the Mind & Body with YFFR’s Olivia Mead & Eric Brenneman Part 1
If someone were to tell you that 5,000 years ago a program was started in order to train the most elite warriors of that time to become calm and centered in any situation, I’m sure it would pique some interest....
06.02.2023
Putting A New Perspective On "The Mission" & "For Them"
Today's "Road Trip Reflections" I try to shed a little different perspective on "The Mission" and what "For Them" means to me. I am glad to see some movement back towards prioritizing our citizens, but I feel like we stay...
05.31.2023
Encountering the Parking Spaces & Exit Ramps Along Our Path
Will Rogers is quoted to say "The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces." I will go a step further and say that there are many exit ramps as well on that road. But whether it's a...
05.25.2023
The Serendipity of Our Path & Our Commitment to the Mission
Today's thoughts revolve around the serendipity of our lives and how our journeys have led us to where we are. As well as thinking of those who have seemingly turned their back on the mission and forgotten how blessed they...
05.21.2023
Brother - Reflecting On My Failures & On My Blessings
A very raw Episode looking back on my journey as a brother then and now.
05.13.2023
Finding Your Identity & Purpose - The Path to Significance
Are you willing to sacrifice who you want to be in order to become who you were meant to be? This is a pretty deep question but before you get to a place that you can answer it there are...
05.06.2023
Who's In Your Circle?
The fire service will beat you down in every way; add to that whatever challenges that you may be facing at home and it becomes critical to have a close support system to help you through the rough patches. Who...
05.02.2023
Opportunities Arise Every Day - Do We See Them & Do We Take Advantage of Them?
One of the many take aways from my first trip to FDIC last week was one of opportunity. I am a firm believer that we are all given several opportunities each day to make a difference. Some of these may...
04.20.2023
Storms of Life Are Better Weathered as a Team
I am sure everyone out there has weathered a few storms in their lifetime. The storms I am referring to are the storms that the circumstances of life seem to bring here and there. I have been through my share,...
04.03.2023
Transforming Ourselves Through Valuing Others
Today I want to talk some about leveling up our leadership by going from being a good leader to becoming a transformational leader. That transformation has to start within us first, we can't add value to others if we don't...
03.24.2023
The Power of Connection & Finding Your Community Part 3 with Ric Jorge
This episode is part 3 of a 3 part series with Ric Jorge. If you missed the last 2 episodes go listen to them so you’re caught up as this one picks up right where we left off at the...
03.20.2023
The Power of Connection & Finding Your Community Part 2 with Ric Jorge
This episode is part 2 of a 3 part series with Ric Jorge. If you missed the last episode go listen to it first as this one picks up right where we left off. Without a doubt, Ric is one...

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Crew 1st Culture Podcast episodes:

Bonus Episode 6 Part 2 - Three Point Firefighter Podcast Season 4 Episode 1

Bonus Episode 6 Part 1 - Three Point Firefighter Podcast Season 4 Episode 1

Bonus Episode 5 - Fit to Fight Fire Podcast #25

Struck Down but Not Destroyed

Where Does True Courage Lie?

Through the Darkness

Finding Peace Through Our Effort

New Year, New Perspective

Breath is Everything with Olivia Mead & Eric Brenneman

We Are Not the "Rogues"!

We Are Not the Rogues!

Morale Injury, TukTuk Wrecks, and Other “Tuna Tales” with Nathan Gardner Part 1

Morale Injury, Tuk Tuk Wrecks, and Other “Tuna Tales” with Nathan Gardner Part 2

Morale Injury, Tuk Tuk Wrecks, and Other “Tuna Tales” with Nathan Gardner Part 3

The “Cost” of Rise and Grind

Blessed and Highly Favored

A Debt That Can Only Be Paid Forward

Old Memories, and the Importance of Making New Ones

We Are Champions!

Wait… Are We the Problem?

Our Actions Reveal Our Character

Our Actions Reveal Our Character

Spiritual Imposter Syndrome

The Unbreakable Mindset

A Case For Vulnerability

We Are Not Victims

Bonus Episode 4 - The Weekly Scrap #205

What Are You Allowing to Determine Your Worth?

The Power of Presence with Marc Maikoski

Tired, Worn, Exhausted, & Blessed

Why Consistency Has Been So Hard

A New Perspective on "Those That Need To Hear It Aren't Here"

On the Road to Revolutionary Fire Tactics at the Lake Conference

Searching for What’s Next

Father’s Day Reflections - Single Parents, Blended Families, & Little Wins

You Can Run But You Can’t Hide!

Achieving Mastery of the Mind & Body with YFFR's Olivia Mead & Eric Brenneman Part 3

Achieving Mastery of the Mind & Body with YFFR's Olivia Mead & Eric Brenneman Part 2

Achieving Mastery of the Mind & Body with YFFR’s Olivia Mead & Eric Brenneman Part 1

Putting A New Perspective On "The Mission" & "For Them"

Encountering the Parking Spaces & Exit Ramps Along Our Path

The Serendipity of Our Path & Our Commitment to the Mission

Brother - Reflecting On My Failures & On My Blessings

Finding Your Identity & Purpose - The Path to Significance

Who's In Your Circle?

Opportunities Arise Every Day - Do We See Them & Do We Take Advantage of Them?

Storms of Life Are Better Weathered as a Team

Transforming Ourselves Through Valuing Others

The Power of Connection & Finding Your Community Part 3 with Ric Jorge

The Power of Connection & Finding Your Community Part 2 with Ric Jorge

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