Operation Lighthouse Podcast

Operation Lighthouse Podcast

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_

Episodes

May 6, 2025 11 mins

Chaplain Jim is back. He’s breaking down Proverbs 24:16 amongst other things. Thank you for listening. Be Blessed,peace. 

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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. 

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February 28, 2025 7 mins

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 

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January 28, 2025 47 mins

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!!

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January 8, 2025 32 mins

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!!!!!

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December 12, 2024 13 mins

On this episode, I’m talking about Mental, Physical and Spiritual fitness. 

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October 24, 2024 12 mins

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.

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October 17, 2024 13 mins

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.

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October 17, 2024 12 mins

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 

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August 7, 2024 76 mins

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.

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July 10, 2024 29 mins

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.

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June 15, 2024 32 mins

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. 

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May 31, 2024 31 mins

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!!!

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May 10, 2024 27 mins

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.

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April 18, 2024 34 mins

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. 

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April 12, 2024 34 mins

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. 

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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.

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March 22, 2024 27 mins
This week we start a new opening segment. KP and I are talking about our respective unions. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. 

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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. 

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February 22, 2024 40 mins

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.

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