Remaining Sane: Finding Peace in our Chaos

Remaining Sane: Finding Peace in our Chaos

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Remaining Sane: Finding Peace in our Chaos episodes

  • Episode 12: J Warner Wallace

    In this week's episode, Will interviews famed detective, author, professor, and pastor J Warner Wallace. Det Wallace was an LAPD detective for 25+ years who initially started his career as an atheist who viewed Christians as ignorant and uninformed, however once Det Wallace started to analyze the claims in the Bible from a forensic point of view, he found them to be true, which changed his life. Will and Det Wallace discuss a wide variety of topics, from police being the foundation of American societies to the role of masculinity in the 21st century.

    J Warner Wallace's websites:

    thinbluelife.com coldcasechristianity.com

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    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 11: Mark Coppenger (Part 2)

    This episode concludes a two-part series with philosopher, veteran, professor, and apologist: Mark Coppenger. Will and Mark discuss Christ's resurrection on the cross and compare the analysis of the event to a criminal trial. Mark and Will also continue a previous guest's discussion on the "spiritual gift of plodding."

    Mark's website: https://www.markcoppenger.com/

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    43 min
  • Episode 10: Mark Coppenger (Part 1)
    In this episode, Will interviews Mark Coppenger, a man who has worn many hats; Mark started his career as a philosopher who discerned a calling to ministry later in life, all while serving 28 years in the US National Guard and writing a litany of books. Mark currently is retired, however he tries to stay busier than when he was formally employed by continuing to write as his assists with his denominations church plants. Will and Mark discuss the existence of God and how many folks are able to deny his existence while wrestling with the "problem of evil" in the world. More of Mark: https://www.markcoppenger.com/
    55 min
  • Episode 9: Phil Hanner
    Welcome to the ninth installment of "Remaining Sane: Finding Peace in our Chaos." In this episode, the host, Will, interviews a priest in the Anglican Church of North America, an offshoot from the Episcopalian Church in the USA: Phil Hanner. Phil's dad was an NCIS agent, which gives Phil some unique insight into the challenges that law enforcement officers and their families face on a day-to-day basis. Will and Phil also discuss the role of vocation and how both our vocations form us and how we should form ourselves to face the ongoing struggles of bearing the yoke of others' pain. Phil discusses some habits that one can build to combat the pulls toward sin that otherwise "good" jobs can introduce.For inquiries or scheduling to be on the show: [email protected]Anglican Church of North America: https://anglicanchurch.net/
    49 min
  • Episode 8: Grady Davidson
    In this episode, Will interviews a retired pastor who has recently started serving as a missionary: Grady Davidson. Grady and Will discuss one of Grady's recent interests since COVID-19: the idea of locality, what it means to live in a small community, and how police departments have changed since the large annexations of cities since the 1960s. Grady and Will also discuss liberation of sin through Jesus Christ and what that practically looks like. You won't want to miss this episode!For inquiries: [email protected]Twitter: https://twitter.com/RemainingSanePC
    51 min
  • Episode 7: "Stacey"
    In this episode, Will interviews "Stacy," a police officer and military veteran's wife. Stacey and Will discuss what marriage is, why marriage is especially contentious when one is a police officer, and what steps police officers' families can take to foster a healthy marriage. Stacey gives plenty of tangible, practical advice around marriage for both husbands and wives. Stacey also speaks with experience about deployments, longs shifts, and a husband that has a frequent on-call status. For inquiries, contact [email protected] Twitter https://twitter.com/RemainingSanePC
    44 min
  • Episode 6: Steve Gould

    In this episode, Will interviews Steve Gould, host of the successful podcast "Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts." Steve is a confessional Lutheran who walked away from his faith in God as an adult, delved into agnosticism and modern-day spiritualism, and returned to Christianity. Steve is also a patrol sergeant in western Massachusetts with a combined 16 years in law enforcement. Will and Steve dive into a variety of topics, from storytelling as a ritual to glorify God to how Steve got his podcast started. Check out links to Steve's podcast below.

    Website:

    https://thingspolicesee.com/

    Podcast:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6di9G9Z7Pf1hdcBq37g7DX

    Also, if you have a question or comment for the host or a guest, email [email protected]

    1 hr
  • Episode 5: Dr. Justin Barnard

    On this week's episode, Will interviews a philosophy professor who specializes in nihilism: Dr. Justin Barnard. Dr. Barnard is able to define nihilism and how people easily fall into it (especially those that work in highly stressful professions); Will and Dr Barnard also explore how to start getting away from it. Dr. Barnard makes many thought-provoking connections between a philosopher's outlook of the world and how that compares with that of a police officer. Dr. Barnard is also able to articulate many philosophical concepts that many people officers may not realize they experience. Dr. Justin Barnard is an interview that you do not want to miss!

    54 min
  • Episode 4: Ken Palmer

    The next 3 episodes are going to be weekly. I am going to try to make this a weekly podcast. The next 3 episodes are a trial run for a weekly podcast.

    On this episode, Will interviews his friend and long-time police officer: Ken Palmer. Ken was a police officer in DeKalb county Georgia in the 1960s and 70s, until he left for what he called a safer job: "the fire department." Ken later went to college and seminary before going back into police work for 33 more years. Ken discusses his personal experience with police work both before and after having found Christ, along with how a sacramental lifestyle has kept him focused on the truly important things in life. Ken also has a few wild stories along the way.

    55 min
  • Episode 3: Ed Buckman

    Police officers fill many shoes: be it counselor, roadside assistance mechanic, or professional chauffer; however one role that all police officers must successfully fill is that of a leader. In this episode, Will interviews one of his co-workers, Ed Buckman. Ed fashions himself a "perpetual student of leadership," a title exemplifying both his humility and his capacity to effectively lead. Will and Ed discuss a wide array of topics, from personal sacrifice and worship to holding leadership accountable for their mistakes, especially inside of the church. Ed's perspective of both being a student and a leader makes for some unique ideas which balance both leadership at the highest ranks to being able to make effective change in a small magnitude. You won't want to miss the conversation with Ed.

    55 min

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This is a podcast about theology and police work; specifically about how to avoid becoming nihilistic, cynical, or a substance abuser while serving our communities as law enforcement officers.…