Chaplain Jim Parkin & Co-Host/Producer Ashley Chandler are back recapping the last couple weeks of guests on the show and the lives and stories that were shared. As we continue to work towards providing more support and connection to resources in this first response industry, we discuss the idea of the totem pole...

Who has it worse? And the "suck it up" rule that causes most of the problems in the veteran and first responder communities.

Through The Ages // 2 by Freedom Center Church

This week we are excited to welcome Detective Erik Lavigne from the 2 Cops 1 Donut podcast out of Texas. Born in Flint, MI, Erik has a common passion to educate, inform, and bridge the gap between first responders and the community. Check out what he's doing through his podcast, and his perspective on thriving in a law enforcement career.

If you need professional help or someone to talk to please text or call the the 988 Lifeline. Available 24/7 and active across the United States.

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Through The Ages // 1 by Freedom Center Church

Kingdom Builders Sunday w/ Guest Speaker Chris Swanson by Freedom Center Church

Chaplain Jim Parkin is joined this week by fellow MMR medic, Lisa Simmons, from Saginaw, MI who shares her story and what she is currently working through. There's some great work being done right now in this arena for the first response industry. We hope this encourages you fam, to know that you're not alone, and there are folks out there that want to come along side you with whatever you're walking through right now.

If you need professional help or someone to talk to please text or call the the 988 Lifeline. Available 24/7 and active across the United States.

This week Chaplain Jim Parkin and co-host Ashley Chandler welcome back Pastor Carl Jones from Freedom Center Church. This man always has a depth of perspective to share, and this time we discuss occupation vs purpose, finding some differences and similarities across both professions.

Taking Really Good Care Of People // 3 by Freedom Center Church

Chaplain Jim Parkin and Co-host Ashley Chandler are back this week discussing mental health and suicide in the first responder industry. There are resources available but some aren't equipped to handle the scope of what comes within this industry. Check in with your circle, notice the folks that are disengaging or changing behaviors... Don't just offer up some quick prayers or pats on the back. Let's get in this to support someone tangibly.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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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. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services.

Taking Really Good Care Of People // 2 by Freedom Center Church