Operation Lighthouse Podcast

<p>Encouraging and informative content for the first responder and veteran communities. Hosted by Chaplain Jim Parkin. Follow us on Instagram: @operation_lighthouse Follow us on Facebook: @OperationLighthouseExperiment To connect with us email us at: OperationLighthouseFoundation@gmail.com</p>

Ep. 223 The Unofficial Summer

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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 e...

05-31
31:04

Ep. 222 A New Project

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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 availabl...

05-10
27:11

Ep. 221 Recruiting the Next Gen.

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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...

04-18
34:21

Ep. 220 Who Said Adulting Was Cool?

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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 i...

04-12
34:12

Ep. 219 “Nunc Coepi” Now I Begin…Again

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd Instagram: @operation_lighthouse @_just_parkin If you need someone to talk to ...

04-03
46:33

Ep. 218 Union Made

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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 i...

03-22
27:46

Ep. 217 Operation Lighthouse: Past, Present, Future

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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 ...

03-15
29:04

Ep. 216 Asked and Answered

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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 sui...

02-22
40:35

Ep. 215 Nothing in particular

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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 suppor...

02-08
36:20

Ep. 214 Lead Yourself Well

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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 suicid...

01-23
37:39

Ep. 212 Leaders vs Managers

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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 2...

01-16
44:09

Ep. 213 New Year, New Moves

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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 confide...

01-06
29:37

Ep. 211 A Christmas conversation with the Parkin’s

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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 ...

12-15
44:16

Ep. 210 The top ten list and other Christmas traditions

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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 emo...

12-08
27:38

Ep. 209 A Scuffer or A Hoss, which one are you?

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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 availab...

11-30
46:54

Ep. 208 First Responder For The Holidays

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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.

11-17
25:06

Ep. 207 Degrees of stress and resilience

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd Instagram: @operation_lighthouse @_just_parkin If you need someone to talk to please text or call 988...

10-31
37:44

Ep 206 Job Switching

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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 ...

10-20
42:35

Ep. 205 Conversations

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd 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, an...

10-11
37:56

204 Scars

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/FCCLighthouseexperimentAnd Instagram: @operation_lighthouse @_just_parkin If yo...

09-29
01:13:41

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