Chaplain Jim is back. He’s breaking down Proverbs 24:16 amongst other things. Thank you for listening. Be Blessed,peace. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

On this episode Jim and Chris are talking about physical fitness. Why it’s important, beyond the obvious. What are you doing to stay fit to fight fire? What are you doing to stay fit to live an abundant healthy lifestyle? Thank you for listening. Be sure to share the episode with your friends!!! Enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

I’m back!!! It’s a shorty but that’s ok. I talk about this week at the Firehouse, This week at the Parkin house, and if someone lived with you and/or subscribed to your way of life, would it bear positive results or good fruit? Enjoy the show!!! Also here is the Google link for the Cooler Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week Jim and Chris are back. They’re talking about what it means to be a lighthouse. As well as a couple other hot topics. Enjoy the show!! Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week I am joined by my homie, and a partner here at the Operation Lighthouse Network. FF/ Paramedic Chris Warden. Uh oh something’s going on. Anyway we’re chopping it up about life, faith and fitness. It’s a new year friends. Are you ready? LET’S GO!!!!! Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

On this episode, I’m talking about Mental, Physical and Spiritual fitness. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week we’re talking about the times in life when you are discouraged, and you’re wondering why God doesn’t seem to be doing anything. We are in Luke chapter 7. Enjoy the show. Be blessed, peace. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

Welcome back to The Lighthouse Experiment Podcast. This week I explain the hiatus and the process that led us Back To The Start. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week we’re talking about the Good Samaritan from the Bible story, and how it relates to what we do as first responders. Thank you for listening, and enjoy the show. Be blessed, peace Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

We are finally back!!! This week I spot in and caught up with some OG’s of the show. Two of the original cofounders of Operation Lighthouse. Nick and Ashley Chandler. Enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

We’re back!! This we are talking about Fit for the Cure. Facts about cancer in the fire service. There will be rabbit holes. Of course we are talking about the importance of community. Enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week we’re coming to you from the road. Talking about taking time for ourselves as busy parents with busy children. Thank you for listening and sharing this with your family and friends. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

JP and KP are back. We are getting into the EMS week that wasn’t, Memorial Day, and Summer Staycations. Of course there was a rabbit hole!!! Thank you for listening!!! Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

We’re back. It’s a new season for FCC Grand Blanc Campus. We’re talking about what that means for the future. Of course there are some rabbit holes as well. As always thank you for listening. Be Blessed, peace. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week me and KP talk about getting the next generation engaged and interested in the fire service, and all the amazing resources that are out there in the local communities. Enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week is simply put, me hangin with my homie Tommy Husby, talking about life stuff, and work stuff, and what not. Sometimes that’s what ya need. Enjoy this new mid week show. Thanks for listening. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

Welcome back!!! This week it’s me JP, and I have old EMS homie/ Coach Chris Bowman on. We are talking about the stressors and scars from the Mil, as well as from the First Responder arena. We all get them. It’s what we do with them that makes the difference. Side note, there is a Judo class happening in the background. Enjoy the show. Let’s Go!!!! Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

Welcome back!!! This week me and KP are talking about the “Star Of Life” award that I received on Wednesday. I’m not a stand in the shine kid of guy, but the write up our MMR leadership submitted is truly the culmination of my career. Thank you again to everyone who made that day happen, and thank you all, and you know who you are for being so cool to my mom. Anyways… Enjoy the show!!! Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week KP and JP are talking about the things that make work, work. From the worker to the supervisor. What are some things we should understand about each other. As always, thank you for listening and enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

It’s the first episode of the next 100. Me and KP are talking about the question of Why stay at a job you hate? There are many layers to this question, fam. I want people to be stoked in their lives. Sometimes we have to ask tough questions to get back on the route. As always, thank you for listening. Be blessed fam, peace. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

Here we are, the 200th episode. No show notes this week, you just need to listen. I would like to thank Ashley Chandler Kim Sivyer Jason Hittle Carl Jones Kari Parkin Freedom Center Church Every guest ever But especially the listeners. Thank you everyone, enjoy the show Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week on the show Kari and I are talking about compassion fatigue, and how it can creep into our lives. Also how the warrior will keep moving forward, even at his/her own detriment. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

On this week’s show KP, and I are talking about community. Community is one of the most important aspects of good mental fitness. Having a crew of people that you support and know they support you is an incredible thing. Also, this is your invitation to join our crew.,The Operation Lighthouse community. Love you all, thanks for listening. Enjoy the show. Be blessed,peace. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week KP and I are talking about identity, and how not to get locked into your occupation being your sole identity. Tips on how to negotiate this thing. Enjoy the show. Be blessed fam, peace. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

We’re back this week and we’re talking making smart money decisions. Especially in regards to mealtime on the ambulance. Being grown ain’t easy or all that fun sometimes. Thanks for listening, enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

Ep. 195. This week me and KP are talking about all the resources out here that are absolutely $Free.99 for us to access when it comes to taking care of our mental fitness. In particular The Overwatch Collective aka TOC app. We breakdown all our favorite features. Get the app, and enjoy the show. Be blessed, peace Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week Chaplain Jim and Kari Parkin are talking about vicarious trauma. How sharing too much from work can actually cause PTSD symptoms. It’s the first time they discuss the first season of Covid. This is an episode you don’t want to miss. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

Chaplain Parkin is back after a short hiatus with old pal Randy Porter. Randy recently stepped off the rig and into the HVAC space. He is an insightful dude with an awareness for mental health space. This convo went all sorts of ways. Enjoy the show!!! Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week Chaplain Jim Parkin welcomes Genesee County 911 Dispatcher, Tommy Husby. They discuss the relationship Dispatch has with EMS and their experiences and lack of closure of calls after it's been passed on to EMS. In the mental-health arena they discuss how having professional support has been tremendous and what that has looked like for themselves and those around them. It's maybe not what you think it is. Thank you Tommy for being open about your life and experiences. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

Chaplain Jim Parkin is joined by El Jefe, Rob Leonard, Paramedic and Supervisor at MMR. Rob shares his story of getting into the first response industry and the goal and mindset of enjoying life in the midst of life! Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week KP is back and we’re talking about adulting and all of the joy it brings. Also why would someone pay $18,000 to go to fake boot camp? We’re getting into that as well. Enjoy the show. Thanks for listening. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

These week I come to you from Combat Base Flint. This episode was recorded on the mats while my team mates were rolling (sparing). It is an open conversation that features Coach Chris, as well as one of my training partners Todd. There is a lot of wisdom in this one friends. Thank you for listening and enjoying the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week we start a new opening segment. KP and I are talking about our respective unions. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

We’re back after a short hiatus. KP and I are talking about the origin story of Operation Lighthouse. Where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re headed. We hope you will join us. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

We are back with a new episode. This week KP and I are answering listener questions. Thank you to everyone who sent a question. Remember to share these episodes with your friends and followers!!! Thank you for listening, and enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week KP and are back and we’re catching up with everyone. This episode is about nothing in particular. Thanks for listening. Enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week me and KP are at the kitchen table talking about being a self starter. Leading yourself well, and acting as if you’re the next higher rank. As well as the usual rabbit hole or two. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week KP and I are talking about managers and leaders. How managers manage, and leaders lead. We get into all the nuance that goes with it. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. Be blessed fam, peace. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

Happy New Year everyone!!! This week me and KP are talking about 2024 and the different new things happening in our world!!! Thanks for listening and sharing. Enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

Ep. 211 This week me and KP are going down some Christmas past and present rabbit holes. We hope your holidays are merry. As always thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week we are getting into the holiday spirit and talking about our top 10 Christmas movies and other family traditions. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week I sound like I smoked a carton of cigarettes. In any case me and KP talk about morale and who’s responsible for it. As usual, she has amazing insight into this topic. Enjoy the show. Be blessed, peace. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week KP and JP are talking about navigating the holidays as a first responder family. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

This week JP and KP start off with fundraising. Hate that topic, but it’s necessary to further the Operation Lighthouse Mission. We also hit on the kind of blanketing statements and ideas that have worked their way in to the mental health conversation. Thanks for listening. Be blessed, peace. Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…

Hosts JP and KP are back. We are talking about why we would never trade jobs. This was a fun episode, as you will hear. As always, thank you for listening. This episode was sponsored by @combatbaseflint. Check them out!!! Support the show Follow/connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCLighthouseexperiment And 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 is available 24/7, and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.…