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Encouraging and informative content for the first responder and veteran seeking Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Fitness. Hosted by Jim Parkin. Follow us on Instagram: @operation_lighthouse_

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Encouraging and informative content for the first responder and veteran seeking Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Fitness. Hosted by Jim Parkin. Follow us on Instagram: @operation_lighthouse_

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English


Episodes
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Ep. 235 Fall Seven / Rise Eight

5/6/2025
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.

Duration:00:11:41

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Ep. 234 Fitness: Physical

3/11/2025
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.

Duration:01:06:03

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Ep. 233 Seven Thirty Seven

2/28/2025
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 raffle https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScatYeauG5e1NPR4ChI14190exFXkWMfxVBckEo8uFK-o4kpQ/viewform?usp=dialog 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.

Duration:00:07:37

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Ep. 232 What is it to be a Lighthouse?

1/28/2025
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.

Duration:00:47:55

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Ep. 231 We’re On A Mission

1/8/2025
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.

Duration:00:32:54

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Ep. 230 Operational Fitness

12/12/2024
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.

Duration:00:13:16

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Ep 229 Are You Discouraged?

10/24/2024
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.

Duration:00:12:54

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Ep 227 Back To The Start

10/17/2024
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.

Duration:00:13:22

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Ep 228 The OG EMT

10/17/2024
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.

Duration:00:12:02

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Ep. 226 Nick and Ashley Chandler

8/7/2024
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.

Duration:01:16:45

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Fit For The Community

7/10/2024
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.

Duration:00:29:28

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Ep. 224 Road Trippin’

6/15/2024
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.

Duration:00:32:09

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Ep. 223 The Unofficial Summer

5/31/2024
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.

Duration:00:31:04

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Ep. 222 A New Project

5/10/2024
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.

Duration:00:27:11

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Ep. 221 Recruiting the Next Gen.

4/18/2024
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.

Duration:00:34:21

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Ep. 220 Who Said Adulting Was Cool?

4/12/2024
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.

Duration:00:34:12

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

4/3/2024
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.

Duration:00:46:33

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Ep. 218 Union Made

3/22/2024
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.

Duration:00:27:46

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Ep. 217 Operation Lighthouse: Past, Present, Future

3/15/2024
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.

Duration:00:29:04

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Ep. 216 Asked and Answered

2/22/2024
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.

Duration:00:40:35