The Lighthouse Podcast

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The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.

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March 28, 2023 Episode 104 | A Testimony to Share
Today, Dustin and Chelsea Cooley joined Chris and Christy on The Lighthouse Podcast. The Cooley family lives in Arkansas with their two daughters - Emma Brooke (6 years old) & Elizabeth Grace (14 months old). Emma was diagnosed at three years old with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
After the diagnosis, they headed to St. Jude to determine the next steps. During this chapter, they faced many challenges as a family including a miscarriage and a death in the family. They also experienced an abundance of blessings. Both Dustin and Chelsea had their faith grow significantly in different ways. You will be encouraged as they share the challenges, blessings, and faith journey.

They also share about their Lighthouse Family Retreat experience. While apprehensive and nervous, they were surprised by what a life-changing week it was for them. Being away from the chaos of cancer and treatment for a week was incredibly helpful for everyone in the family.

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30min
March 21, 2023 Episode 103 | The Importance of Advocacy
Chris and Christy talked with Chris and Stefanie McKinney today on The Lighthouse Podcast. The McKinney family lives here in Georgia. Chris & Stefanie have two daughters - Maddie (9) & Emily Kate (2).

In this episode, you will learn how important it is to advocate for your child as well as the benefits of this. The turning point for their family was an ultrasound order from ENT. That ultrasound led to a biopsy and eventually the diagnosis of Stage 4 Metastatic Neuroblastoma. During the journey, they found hope in song lyrics and their community. Last but not least, they talk through the lessons and perspectives they learned along the Childhood Cancer road.
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40min
March 14, 2023 Episode 102 | A Foundation of Faith
**This episode is in loving memory of Correy Bozeman. He certainly left a mark on this world and will never be forgotten! **

Welcome back to the Lighthouse Podcast. Today, we had the pleasure of talking with Meredith Bozeman. Meredith has been married to Matthew for 22 years this June. Together, they have three adopted children - Tiffany (13), Correy (10), and Michael (8). Their son Corey was diagnosed with Undifferentiated Round Cell Spinal Tumors in 2020 and is still in treatment today.
Today's episode will give you some background information on their family. Correy's cancer diagnosis made treatment more difficult because it was so rare. Correy has been through three rounds of 6-weeks of radiation, a total of 90 radiation treatments. Meredith walks us through the after-effects of treatment for Correy, their marriage, and the family. Last but not least, you will find encouragement from the Bozeman Family journey through gratitude, blessings, and a particular Bible verse.
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26min
March 09, 2023 Episode 101: Practical Tips from a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Welcome back to the Lighthouse Podcast! Chris and Christy have the privilege of talking with Joshua Elder today. It's so great to have Josh on the podcast representing his profession as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. It's the first time Chris and Christy have talked with someone in this profession.

He lives in Kentucky with his wife and two daughters, who are six and four years old. In his free time, he volunteers as a counselor at a pediatric oncology camp and loves to travel.

In the episode today, you will hear about the role of an Oncology Pharmacist and why it's essential. You will also learn practical information about supportive care medications like Zofran, Bactrim, and more. Last but not least, you will listen to some specific side effects to look out for. In conclusion, Josh shares how his role is in a lot of larger hospitals. If you are unsure you have access to a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, ask your medical team about it.

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27min
February 28, 2023 Episode 100 | The Gift of Presence
Chris & Christy happily hosted Annie Ellise today on the Lighthouse Podcast. Last year, Annie moved to Birmingham to become a pediatric oncology nurse with Children's Healthcare of Alabama. You will find her outdoors doing walks or runs in her free time. She also leads a discipleship group of four college girls that go to Samford.

Today you will hear how she got into oncology. You will also learn about what she calls "the gift of presence." Annie firmly believes she can make a big impact on her 12-hour shift. In addition, she talks to Chris and Christy about what it's like being a medical lead.

In the opener, Christy mentioned our Amazon wishlist with many options for every price range for supplies needed for our restorative retreats. Check it out by clicking this link.
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28min
February 21, 2023 Episode 99 | Let Your Faith Be Bigger Than Your Fear
Chris and Christy gladly hosted Christina White on The Lighthouse Podcast today. Christina and her family live in Kentucky. Christina and her husband, Jason, have two children - Isaiah (age 7) & Moriah (age 10).

Their Childhood Cancer journey began after weeks of Isaiah having an unexplained fever and foot pain that led to a limp. Isaiah was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with Philadelphia-positive B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) on March 1, 2021. He was hospitalized for 25 days to implant a port and initiate chemotherapy.

As a pharmacist, Christina was able to navigate insurance issues, side effects, and proper dosing with ease. She even had to teach Isaiah to swallow pills with candy and games. If you are having problems with medication, reach out to your oncology hall pharmacist. They are a great resource to help with any issues!

During this episode, you will hear about the challenges of isolation and the blessing of the people and organizations they have met. In closing, Christina shares her source of encouragement during the journey as well as some practical tips to help you in your journey.

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22min
February 14, 2023 Episode 98 | Practical Tips from a Registered Nurse
Happy Valentine's Day to our listeners! We are back with the second episode of The Lighthouse Podcast. Today Chris and Christy are spending time with Sarah Bottino. Sarah graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kennesaw State University. For the past nine years, Sarah has loved being a registered nurse at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston.

In the episode today, Sarah shares about her calling into pediatric oncology. She is passionate about educating families on how to care for their children during treatment. The biggest thing she has learned through her job is that - kids are resilient. The episode discusses disciplining your children during treatment and how important it is. Sarah says: "You have permission to parent your children with the long run in mind."

During the episode, you will hear some helpful resources to take advantage of. Sarah also walks us through some practical tips for parents to use while caring for their children. Lastly, she shares her favorite and challenging parts of her job.
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29min
February 07, 2023 Episode 97 | The Rivera Family Story
We are happy to be back for season six of The Lighthouse Podcast. It was an honor and a privilege to host Grant & Jenn Rivera. Together they have two girls - Lauren (9 years old) and Reese (7 years old). At ten months old, Reese began the Childhood Cancer journey once a stage 4 tumor was diagnosed at the base of her spine.

They had many decisions along the way, but the first one was where was the best place to start Reese's treatment. After much prayer and discussion, they decide to go with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Her treatment was set as surgery and chemotherapy. From a parent's perspective, they share how difficult and overwhelming that time was.

Grant & Jenn also discuss how they both processed and handled the journey differently. Early in the process, they committed to starting with empathy for one another and that this wouldn't tear their marriage apart. They also desired to keep Lauren's life as normal as possible. Jenn shares how their village rallied around them and helped with their needs. When someone asks how they can help, you should say YES! Their village helped with mowing their lawn, making dinners, carpooling Lauren, and much more!
Save the date for the next "Ring the Bell Event" - September 20, 2023.
Learn more at www.CHOA.org/ringthebell and www.ReesesFund.org
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38min
December 20, 2022 Episode 96 | Priorities During The Journey
For our last episode of season five, Chris and Christy hosted Cory and Lix Mixdorf. The Mixdorf family has five children - Miles (age 14), Madelyn (age 12), Mason (age 11, Meyer (age 6), and Monty (age 5). Their cancer journey began when Myer was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma at four.
From the beginning of the journey, they decided they didn't want this diagnosis to negatively impact their family and marriage. They chose to prioritize time together as a family and a married couple, no matter the circumstance. During the journey, they experienced an incredible community and many blessings.
In closing, Cory and Liz shared some personal advice about walking the kids through trauma, not hiding their emotions, and accepting help when offered. Last but not least, they encourage families not to waste the story God is writing in your life.
As we end season five, we have to take a moment to say "thank you." Thank you for listening each week. Thank you for sharing the podcast with friends and family. We will return for season six on February 7, 2023. In the meantime, please share your feedback on the Lighthouse Podcast with us: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZF6LWV9
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34min
December 13, 2022 Episode 95 | The Long Road
Chris and Christy hosted Jeffrey & Rachel McLaughlin today on the Lighthouse Podcast. The Mclaughlin's have two children - Brylei (age 12) and Owen (age 8). Owen was diagnosed at 13 months with a brain tumor and is currently under treatment at the Children's Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. Owen has experienced clinical trials, chemo, and much more since 2015.
On the episode today, Jeffrey and Rachel share the long road of treatment for Owen. When one person is diagnosed with cancer in a family, it affects everyone. Rachel shares how she went from denial to surviving to thriving. She's thankful for Jeffrey as he encouraged her not to lose faith in God. In conclusion, they both talk about the feelings they experienced and the community that has continued to surround them.
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32min

FAQs about The Lighthouse Podcast:

How many episodes does The Lighthouse Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.