Living Mission First

About Living Mission First

Real Stories of Real Hope for First Responders.

Publisher

Mission First Alliance

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jan 2026

Latest episode

22 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Episode 15: When life Doesn't go as Planned

   What happens when everything you built your life around begins to fall apart? Aaron Erman discovered that surrender may cost everything, but Christ is enough.After nearly 20 years in Fire, EMS, rescue, and paramedicine, Aaron Erman knows firsthand the adrenaline, trauma, burnout, pride, and pressure that come with serving as a First Responder. What began as an exciting career eventually became a place where Aaron was forced to confront a deeper question: Where does your identity and Faith rest when the things you thought were secure are suddenly taken away?In this episode of the Living Mission First Podcast, Jeremy Wade sits down with Aaron for a deeply personal conversation about Courage, suffering, surrender, and learning to trust God when life looks nothing like you planned.Aaron shares his journey from wildland firefighting and high-risk mountain rescue to experiencing burnout early in his career. But the greatest challenges came at home. His daughter Hazel was born with profound disabilities. Years later, while pregnant with their son Russell, Aaron’s wife, Julia, was diagnosed with cervical cancer and underwent chemotherapy. After Russell was born, he began experiencing the same devastating seizures as Hazel. Eventually, their family learned both children have an extraordinarily rare, life-limiting genetic disease.At the same time, Aaron faced losing his career, income, insurance, and security he had worked years to build. At his lowest point, Aaron reached the end of himself, and discovered what it meant for Faith to become more than something he simply professed. It became something he had to live.Today, Aaron continues serving as a paramedic and leading peer support member, bringing the hope of Christ into some of the darkest moments people face. His family's journey has also given them a heart for the disability community through The Hazelnut Movement, helping others see the dignity, purpose, and value of people with disabilities.If you're a First Responder carrying more than anyone realizes, a family walking through circumstances you never expected, or someone struggling to understand what God is doing in the middle of suffering, Aaron's story offers a powerful invitation: you do not have to carry it alone. Trust God, find community, and keep taking the next faithful step. About Mission First AllianceMission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Through collaboration and Christ-centered resources, we are not only bringing them the Real Hope found in Christ but we are bridging the gap between the Body of Christ and these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for us each and every day.Connect: Subscribe to our email list: https://missionfirstalliance.comJoin the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/ Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/Share: Help us grow the mission. Share this podcast and mission with others. Because every first responder needs Real Hope.Follow UsWebsite: https://missionfirstalliance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstallianceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAllianceKey Chapter Markers07:43 — Burnout in the First Responder career18:05 — When tragedy entered Aaron's family24:30 — Choosing Faith when everything was at risk34:12 — Reaching the end of himself and surrendering to God01:03:07 — Bringing Christ, compassion, and hope into First Responder work

2. 

   26 Aug 2026

   Episode 14: Having an Intentional Marriage

   Is there hope for first responder marriages?What happens when the badge becomes your identity, and the job begins taking more from your marriage than you ever intended to give?After 35 years in state and federal law enforcement, Tim Goode knows the pressure, hypervigilance, sacrifice, temptation, and relentless demands that come with the calling. But alongside his wife, Kyle Goode, and through 34 years of marriage, he has discovered something even more important: a First Responder marriage cannot simply survive the career, it can be strengthened through it when Christ remains the foundation.In this episode of the Living Mission First Podcast, Jeremy Wade sits down with Tim and Kyle Goode of Shield for the Badge for an honest and deeply encouraging conversation about marriage, Faith, identity, Courage, and finding lasting joy in Christ.Tim and Kyle understand First Responder marriages from both sides of the badge. From Tim's demanding career with the U.S. Marshals Service, including Special Operations assignments and extended time away, to Kyle navigating the uncertainty and sacrifice of being the spouse waiting at home, their marriage was tested early. Just weeks before their wedding, Tim was deployed to Ruby Ridge and didn't know if he would make it home in time. Through it all, they learned that their greatest source of strength wasn't the job, themselves, or even each other, it was Christ.But this conversation goes far beyond marriage.Tim shares how putting his identity in Christ completely transformed his purpose in law enforcement. The mission was no longer simply putting bad guys in jail, it became seeing coworkers, prisoners, and the people he encountered as a mission field. One extraordinary story reveals how a violent prisoner Tim once fought eventually told him that through "Bible trivia," a pastor, and the witness of Tim's conduct, he had found Jesus, and although sentenced to life in prison, he had "never been more free."Why does this episode matter? Because First Responders and their spouses don't have to accept broken marriages, misplaced identity, isolation, or spiritual exhaustion as inevitable consequences of the calling. There is hope in Christ. There is purpose beyond the badge. And there is incredible joy when a husband and wife stop living separate lives and begin pursuing Jesus and His mission together.Tim and Kyle remind us that courage isn't only required on the street, it takes courage to pursue Christ, protect your marriage, communicate honestly, mentor others, and live your faith openly. They share how faith, courage, communication, and identity in Christ can strengthen First Responder marriages and bring lasting joy.About Mission First AllianceMission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Through collaboration and Christ-centered resources, we are not only bringing them the Real Hope found in Christ but we are bridging the gap between the Body of Christ and these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for us each and every day.Connect: Subscribe to our email list: https://missionfirstalliance.comJoin the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/ Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/Follow UsWebsite: https://missionfirstalliance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstallianceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance

3. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Episode 13: Finding Real Hope in the Recovery

   Can recovery truly heal the soul? Matty Fiorenza shares why lasting freedom, joy, and hope are found only through Jesus Christ.After years of serving as a firefighter/paramedic with the Anaheim Fire Department, Matty Fiorenza experienced the unseen cost of a career spent serving others. Childhood trauma, addiction, burnout, injury, organizational betrayal, suicidal despair, and countless attempts at healing led him down nearly every path the first responder wellness movement has to offer. Yet through every treatment, recovery program, and modality, one truth became unmistakably clear: lasting transformation is found in Jesus Christ alone.In this powerful episode of the Living Mission First Podcast, Jeremy Wade sits down with Matty Fiorenza for an honest, courageous conversation about recovery, identity, suffering, and the joy that comes from fully surrendering to Christ. Matty shares his remarkable journey from addiction and hopelessness to discovering his true identity as a child of God. Drawing from years of experience in first responder recovery, peer support, treatment programs, and mentoring others, he offers a unique perspective on both the strengths and limitations of today's wellness movement.This conversation goes beyond trauma, resilience, and mental health. It explores the deeper questions every first responder eventually faces: Who am I when the badge comes off? Where does true healing come from? What happens when recovery addresses the mind but leaves the soul untouched?Jeremy and Matty discuss why courage begins with surrender, why identity must be rooted in Christ instead of a career, and why the Church has a critical role in bringing real hope to first responders and their families. Together they challenge listeners to pursue a recovery that doesn't simply manage symptoms but transforms lives through the Gospel.If you are a First Responder, spouse, chaplain, ministry leader, peer supporter, or someone walking alongside those carrying invisible wounds, this episode is a powerful reminder that no amount of success, treatment, or self-effort can replace the hope, peace, and joy found in Jesus. Matty's testimony points beyond recovery itself to the One who restores broken lives and gives lasting purpose.About Mission First AllianceMission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Through collaboration and Christ-centered resources, we are not only bringing them the Real Hope found in Christ but we are bridging the gap between the Body of Christ and these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for us each and every day.Connect: Subscribe to our email list: www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-upJoin the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/Share: Help us grow the mission. Share this podcast and mission with others. Because every first responder needs Real Hope.Follow UsWebsite: https://missionfirstalliance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstallianceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAllianceKey Chapter Markers00:00 – "The reason I'm alive today is because of Jesus."03:00 – Childhood trauma, identity, and why many become first responders.22:00 – Injury, addiction, suicidal despair, and the breaking point.1:00:00 – Recovery, relapse, and discovering lasting joy in Christ.1:18:00 – Why faith completes what wellness alone cannot, and a bold call to pursue Jesus above every treatment.

4. 

   25 Jun 2026

   Episode 12: Leadership That Changes Lives

   Great Challenges Provide Great OpportunitiesWhat if the greatest threat facing our first responders isn't what happens on the street, but what happens inside the agency?In this powerful episode of the Living Mission First Podcast, Jeremy Wade sits down with Conrad Weaver, award-winning filmmaker, host of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, creator of the groundbreaking documentary PTSD911, and a passionate advocate for leadership development and first responder wellness. Together, they explore the unseen battles facing first responders, the leadership challenges impacting agency culture, and why true healing requires more than resilience training alone.Conrad shares his journey from filmmaker to nationally recognized voice in the first responder wellness movement. Through years of ride-alongs, documentary work, and conversations with firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, and dispatchers, he witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of trauma, PTSD, burnout, and suicide. Yet through it all, he discovered a deeper truth: while wellness programs matter, lasting transformation begins with faith in Christ.This conversation goes beyond statistics and strategies. It challenges listeners to rethink leadership, courage, and wellness through a Biblical lens. Conrad explains why healthy leadership is one of the most critical factors in organizational culture and why servant leadership modeled after Jesus creates environments where people can truly thrive. He also shares personal insights about mental health, spiritual growth, and the daily disciplines that have sustained him throughout his mission.Book recommended by Conrad; "Heal Your Hurting Mind - Biblical Hope for Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, and the Emotions No One Talks About" by Greg Groeschel. https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Your-Hurting-Mind-Depression/dp/0310366747Mission First Alliance exists to help first responders pursue Christ, live with purpose, and remain faithful to their calling. This episode speaks directly to the heart of that mission. Whether you're a first responder, spouse, leader, chaplain, or supporter, you'll be encouraged to embrace courageous faith, lead with intentionality, and discover hope that reaches beyond temporary solutions.About Mission First AllianceMission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Through collaboration and Christ-centered resources, we are not only bringing them the Real Hope found in Christ but we are bridging the gap between the Body of Christ and these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for us each and every day.Connect: Subscribe to our email list: www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-upJoin the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/Follow UsWebsite: https://missionfirstalliance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstallianceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAllianceKey Chapter Markers00:01:58 – Conrad’s journey into the first responder world00:17:38 – The hidden crisis: PTSD, trauma, and suicide among first responders00:31:17 – Why faith is often missing from the wellness conversation00:41:09 – Leadership, culture, and the path to lasting change01:07:22 – Courage, bold faith, and living mission-first for ChristIf you're searching for encouragement, leadership insights, and practical wisdom rooted in biblical truth, this episode is for you.

5. 

   28 May 2026

   Episode 11: From Burnout to Peace

   “If there is a God, how can He be good… and how can we see some of the things we see?” Former paramedic and pastor Jeff Richardson asks the question every First Responder eventually faces and then points us to the only answer that can sustain the soul. Former paramedic Jeff Richardson shares how faith in Christ overcame burnout, anxiety, and hopelessness in his own life and how other first responders can find Hope in pursuing Christ.In this powerful episode of the Living Mission First Podcast, Jeremy Wade sits down with former EMT, paramedic, pastor, and church planter Jeff Richardson for an honest conversation about burnout, identity, suffering, and the deep joy found in Christ. Drawing from years serving on ambulances across Tennessee and Georgia, Jeff opens up about the emotional weight First Responders carry, the pediatric calls, sleepless nights, anxiety, second-guessing, and the struggle to reconcile evil and suffering with a good and sovereign God. But this episode is more than a conversation about trauma, it’s a call to Courage, Faith, and lasting hope. Jeff shares how God met him in the middle of exhaustion and burnout, transforming his perspective from simply surviving shift work to seeing EMS as a mission field. Through Scripture, discipleship, and a growing affection for Christ, Jeff discovered that true peace is not found in escaping hard circumstances, but in pursuing Jesus above everything else. His message is deeply encouraging for every First Responder wrestling with identity, purpose, anxiety, or spiritual exhaustion.This conversation gets to the heart of Mission First Alliance: helping First Responders pursue Christ while faithfully serving their communities. Jeff’s vulnerability and wisdom remind us that burnout is real, but so is the sustaining grace of God. Whether you serve in law enforcement, EMS, fire service, ministry, or simply want to support those who do, this episode will challenge and encourage you to seek lasting joy, rest, and identity in Christ alone.If you’re a First Responder searching for purpose, endurance, and hope, or someone who loves and supports one, this episode is for you.About Mission First AllianceMission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Through collaboration and Christ-centered resources, we are not only bringing them the Real Hope found in Christ but we are bridging the gap between the Body of Christ and these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for us each and every day.Connect: Subscribe to our email list: www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-upJoin the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/Share: Help us grow the mission. Share this podcast and mission with others. Because every first responder needs Real Hope.Follow UsWebsite: https://missionfirstalliance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstallianceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAllianceKey Chapter Markers00:20:50 – Burnout, anxiety, and wrestling with the problem of evil00:23:24 – Discovering peace through the sovereignty of God00:35:08 – “You think you’re a paramedic, but that’s just how you pay your mortgage”00:39:16 – Seeing First Responder work as a mission field00:53:18 – The answer to burnout: finding satisfaction and joy in Christ#LivingMissionFirst#FirstResponderPodcast#ChristianPodcast#FaithInAction#RealHope#missionfirstalliance

6. 

   23 Apr 2026

   Episode 10: Who is your FTO?

   Where does a "Cop's Cop" find real strength? In this powerful episode of the Living Mission First Podcast, host Jeremy Wade sits down with Frank Klimjack, a veteran First Responder with 28 years in law enforcement and a background in military service, to unpack a journey marked by strength, brokenness, and ultimately, surrender. Known as a “cop’s cop,” Frank built his identity on discipline, performance, and control, thriving in high-stakes environments where courage and competence defined success.But beneath the surface, a deeper battle was unfolding. When his wife was diagnosed with cancer, not once, but twice, Frank was forced into a reality no training could prepare him for. Faced with fear, uncertainty, and the limits of his own strength, he encountered the truth that many First Responders wrestle with: you can’t outwork, outfight, or out-control everything.This episode reveals the importance of reaching those serving on the front lines before they reach their breaking point. Frank shares how faith transformed his understanding of courage, redefining it not as control, but as surrender. His story highlights the critical need for spiritual resilience in the First Responder community and offers a roadmap for integrating faith into a life of service without compromising strength.With raw honesty, Frank speaks on identity, biblical manhood, discipleship, and the unseen toll of the job, bringing both conviction and hope to those called to serve.This episode speaks directly to every First Responder navigating the tension between strength and surrender. It explores authentic courage, the role of faith in crisis, and the urgent mission to reach those serving on the front lines before it’s too late. Whether you’re in law enforcement, military, or supporting those who are, this conversation offers clarity, conviction, and hope.About Mission First AllianceMission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Through collaboration and Christ-centered resources, we are not only bringing them the Real Hope found in Christ but we are bridging the gap between the Body of Christ and these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for us each and every day.Connect: Subscribe to our email list: www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-upJoin the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/Share: Help us grow the mission. Share this podcast and mission with others. Because every first responder needs Real Hope.Follow UsWebsite: https://missionfirstalliance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstallianceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance#LivingMissionFirst#FirstResponderPodcast#ChristianPodcast#FaithInAction#RealHope#missionfirstalliance Content AdvisoryThis episode includes honest discussions about the experiences of first responders and the challenges they face. Graphic situations may be distressing for some listeners and younger audiences. Discretion is advised.This conversation is shared to bring awareness, hope, and encouragement to those serving on the front lines. If this episode connects with you, reach out or seek trusted professional support. You are not alone.

7. 

   26 Mar 2026

   Episode 9: Leading With Integrity

   “I’ve made mistakes… but I want Jesus to say ‘well done.’” — Mike Baldwin shares the faith that sustained him as a First Responder.In Part 1, we heard how former law enforcement officer Mike Baldwin’s career shaped his perspective on service, identity, and the unseen spiritual battles faced by First Responders. In Part 2, the conversation moves deeper, into faith, intentionality, and the eternal “why” behind the badge.In this powerful continuation, host Jeremy Wade sits down with Mike Baldwin, former Arizona law enforcement officer, to explore what it truly means to live with Courage, Faith, and purpose in one of the most demanding professions in the world. Baldwin shares how many First Responders unknowingly anchor their identity in the uniform, only to discover that the job alone cannot sustain the weight of trauma, responsibility, and moral decision-making.Drawing from decades of experience in law enforcement, Baldwin offers practical wisdom on maintaining spiritual strength while navigating high-pressure decisions, exposure to darkness, and the emotional toll of serving others. Through personal stories, from split-second decisions in the field to quiet moments comforting victims on their worst days, he reveals how faith transforms not just how officers work, but how they see people.At the heart of this episode is Mission First Alliance’s calling: reaching an often-overlooked mission field, the First Responder community, with hope that lasts beyond the shift. Baldwin’s expertise in leadership, character development, and faith integration provides a roadmap for living intentionally, leading with integrity, and pursuing a life that seeks eternal approval rather than temporary recognition.This conversation challenges listeners to move beyond performance-based faith and toward daily spiritual discipline, showing how small, consistent choices build resilience, clarity, and lasting impact both on and off duty.Through honest reflection and hard-earned insight, this episode speaks directly to First Responders, families, and anyone seeking to live with deeper Courage and Faith in difficult environments. It’s a reminder that influence isn’t built through loud words, but through consistent, Christ-centered living that others can trust.Because in the end, the greatest success isn’t recognition on earth, it’s hearing “well done.”Mission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Connect: Subscribe to our email list: www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-upJoin the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/Share: Help us grow the mission. Share this podcast and mission with others. Because every first responder needs Real Hope.Follow UsWebsite: https://missionfirstalliance.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstallianceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAllianceContent AdvisoryThis episode includes honest discussions about the experiences of first responders and the challenges they face. Graphic situations may be distressing for some listeners and younger audiences. Discretion is advised.This conversation is shared to bring awareness, hope, and encouragement to those serving on the front lines. If this episode connects with you, reach out or seek trusted professional support. You are not alone.

8. 

   26 Mar 2026

   Episode 8: God's Plan Greater Than Mine

   What if God sent you to make a difference? In Part 1, veteran law enforcement leader Mike Baldwin shares how faith reshapes the mission of a First Responder.In this powerful opening episode of the Living Mission First Podcast, host Jeremy Wade sits down with Mike Baldwin, a respected law enforcement veteran with more than two decades of frontline experience, to explore the unseen spiritual battle faced by today’s First Responders. From the very first question,“God, why do you allow this?” this conversation moves beyond headlines and into the heart of service, sacrifice, and calling. Mike shares how a career he never planned became a lifelong mission shaped by Courage, Faith, and a deep desire to make a difference in even one life.Part 1 traces Mike’s journey from teacher and coach to patrol officer, detective, and mentor, revealing how purpose is forged not only in high-risk moments but in quiet acts of leadership and compassion. Drawing from years investigating violent crime, training officers, and mentoring the next generation, Mike offers honest insight into the emotional and spiritual toll carried by First Responders, and why many struggle not because of the streets, but because of what happens within the system itself.This episode exists for a deeper “why” To remind those who serve that their work matters, that their oath has eternal significance, and that they are not alone. Through real stories and hard-earned wisdom, Mike highlights how faith restores identity, anchors leadership, and renews purpose in the middle of difficult careers.Listeners will discover how Mission First Alliance seeks to reach this often-overlooked mission field, bringing hope, encouragement, and Gospel-centered support to the men and women protecting our communities every day.About Mission First AllianceMission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Through collaboration and Christ-centered resources, we are not only bringing them the Real Hope found in Christ but we are bridging the gap between the Body of Christ and these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for us each and every day.Connect: Subscribe to our email list: www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-upJoin the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/Share: Help us grow the mission. Share this podcast and mission with others. Because every first responder needs Real Hope.Follow UsWebsite: https://missionfirstalliance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstallianceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAllianceContent AdvisoryThis episode includes honest discussions about the experiences of first responders and the challenges they face. Graphic situations may be distressing for some listeners and younger audiences. Discretion is advised.This conversation is shared to bring awareness, hope, and encouragement to those serving on the front lines. If this episode connects with you, reach out or seek trusted professional support. You are not alone.

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   26 Feb 2026

   Episode 7: 2020 Riots and Being Called To Go

   What happens when God calls Jeremy Wade to leave everything secure behind, and step into the unknown mission field of first responders? Recap: In Part 1, Jeremy and Ketryna shared how God began stirring their hearts amid the growing darkness surrounding law enforcement. In Part 2, the calling becomes undeniable, and the cost becomes real. In this powerful continuation, Jeremy Wade shares firsthand what it meant to serve the frontlines during one of the most volatile seasons in modern policing, where spiritual warfare was not just symbolic, it was palpable. As a veteran First Responder and leader, Jeremy witnessed the emotional, psychological, and spiritual toll on officers facing relentless hostility, fear, and uncertainty. Yet in the middle of chaos, God was strengthening his foundation, preparing him not just to endure, but to lead. Ketryna offers a deeply personal perspective from home, revealing the quiet courage required of families who stand behind those who serve. Together, they unpack the tension between security and obedience, and how God used prayer, fasting, Scripture, and unexpected confirmation to make their calling unmistakably clear. Jeremy’s expertise as a First Responder and his lived experience inside law enforcement uniquely positioned him to reach this overlooked mission field. Through faith, courage, and surrender, Jeremy and Ketryna stepped away from stability and into full-time ministry, trusting that obedience to God’s calling mattered more than comfort. This episode is a powerful reminder that the mission field is often closer than we think, and that God prepares His people long before He calls them to go. Faith, courage, and obedience define those willing to step into darkness and carry hope, and in our next episode, you’ll hear a story of courage and faith from another first responder. About Mission First Alliance Mission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Through collaboration and Christ-centered resources, we are not only bringing them the Real Hope found in Christ but we are bridging the gap between the Body of Christ and these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for us each and every day. Connect: Subscribe to our email list: ⁠⁠www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-up⁠⁠ (http://www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-up) Join the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: ⁠⁠https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/⁠⁠ (https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/) Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: ⁠⁠https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/⁠⁠ (https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/) Share: Help us grow the mission. Share this podcast and mission with others. Every first responder needs Real Hope. Follow Us Website: ⁠⁠www.missionfirstalliance.com⁠⁠ (https://www.missionfirstalliance.com/) Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstalliance⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstalliance) Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/) YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance) Content Advisory This episode includes honest discussions about the experiences of first responders and the challenges they face. Graphic situations may be distressing for some listeners and younger audiences. Discretion is advised. This conversation is shared to bring awareness, hope, and encouragement to those serving on the front lines. If this episode connects with you, reach out or seek trusted professional support. You are not alone.

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    25 Feb 2026

    Episode 6: More Than The Badge

    What happens when your calling as a police officer collides with your identity in Christ? Jeremy Wade shares the turning point that changed everything. In this two-part series on the Living Mission First Podcast, Jeremy Wade sits down with his wife, Ketryna, to share the raw, unfiltered story behind their journey through law enforcement, marriage, and faith. From the early days serving 13 years with the Seattle Police Department to the unseen spiritual battles that followed, this conversation reveals the true cost, and eternal purpose, of serving as a First Responder. This story goes beyond the badge to uncover the heart behind Mission First Alliance. Jeremy reflects on the excitement, intensity, and trauma of his early career, including responding to violent calls, line-of-duty deaths, and navigating a culture where hope often felt absent. As a law enforcement officer striving to be “all in,” Jeremy found himself slowly losing sight of what mattered most, his faith, his family, and his identity in Christ. Ketryna shares her perspective as both the daughter and wife of First Responders, offering powerful insight into the emotional and spiritual toll carried by families behind the scenes. Her story reveals the Courage required not only to serve, but to support those who serve. Together, Jeremy and Ketryna reveal the moment everything shifted: when their identity was no longer defined by the job, but anchored fully in Christ. Countless First Responders are silently wrestling with the questions: How do you hold onto Faith in the face of darkness? How do you serve with Courage without losing yourself? And how can God use even the hardest seasons to build a mission greater than you ever imagined? Jeremy’s experience in law enforcement, combined with his calling to ministry, provides a rare and credible voice into the spiritual realities facing First Responders today. His journey is not just a testimony, it’s the foundation of a movement bringing hope into one of the most unreached mission fields in America. This episode will challenge, encourage, and remind you that your calling is never separate from your identity in Christ, and God is always at work, even in the darkest places. About Mission First Alliance Mission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Through collaboration and Christ-centered resources, we are not only bringing them the Real Hope found in Christ but we are bridging the gap between the Body of Christ and these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for us each and every day. Connect: Subscribe to our email list: ⁠⁠www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-up⁠⁠ (http://www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-up) Join the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: ⁠⁠https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/⁠⁠ (https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/) Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: ⁠⁠https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/⁠⁠ (https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/) Share: Help us grow the mission. Share this podcast and mission with others. Every first responder needs Real Hope. Follow Us Website: ⁠⁠www.missionfirstalliance.com⁠⁠ (https://www.missionfirstalliance.com/) Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstalliance⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstalliance) Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/) YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance) Content Advisory This episode includes honest discussions about the experiences of first responders and the challenges they face. Graphic situations may be distressing for some listeners and younger audiences. Discretion is advised. This conversation is shared to bring awareness, hope, and encouragement to those serving on the front lines. If this episode connects with you, reach out or seek trusted professional support. You are not alone.

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    28 Jan 2026

    Episode 5: Faithful and Available

    “Is life even worth living anymore?” Marcus Allred shares the moment his faith, and his future as a first responder, hung in the balance. If you listened to Part 1, we followed Marcus Allred’s journey into law enforcement and the unseen spiritual battles that shaped his calling as a first responder. This Episode of the Living Mission First Podcast takes us into the deepest valley of Marcus Allred’s story, a place marked by loss, isolation, and the crushing weight of shame. In a raw and unfiltered conversation, Marcus opens up about divorce, hidden sin, and the moment he questioned whether life was worth continuing. This episode reveals what many first responders quietly carry: the internal cost of courage without surrender. Marcus, a veteran first responder and committed follower of Christ, shares how God met him not after he “fixed himself,” but in the middle of his brokenness, alone in a car, later in a hotel room, with nothing but a Bible and a desperate heart. Through Scripture, the Holy Spirit reminded him that even in failure, he was still loved, still called, and still held. This episode gets to the heart of reaching first responders where they actually are, not with platitudes, but with hope that holds up under pressure. Marcus unpacks the difference between head knowledge and heart surrender, the danger of “doing” faith instead of living it, and how unresolved pain impacts marriages, families, and spiritual health in the first responder community. With honesty and humility, Marcus speaks to the long road of faith, the cost of not dealing with internal wounds, and the courage it takes to fully surrender control. This conversation is for every first responder who feels disqualified, exhausted, or stuck. About Mission First Alliance Mission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Through collaboration and Christ-centered resources, we are not only bringing them the Real Hope found in Christ but we are bridging the gap between the Body of Christ and these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for us each and every day. Connect: Subscribe to our email list: www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-up (http://www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-up) Join the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/ (https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/) Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/ (https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/) Share: Help us grow the mission. Share this podcast and mission with others. Because every first responder needs Real Hope. Follow Us Website: www.missionfirstalliance.com (https://www.missionfirstalliance.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstalliance (https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstalliance) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/ (https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance (https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance) Content Advisory This episode includes honest discussions about the experiences of first responders and the challenges they face. Graphic situations may be distressing for some listeners and younger audiences. Discretion is advised. This conversation is shared to bring awareness, hope, and encouragement to those serving on the front lines. If this episode connects with you, reach out or seek trusted professional support. You are not alone. Key Chapter Markers:• 00:00–04:30 – Hitting rock bottom: divorce, despair, and questioning life• 04:30–06:30 – God’s intervention: Scripture, conviction, and comfort• 06:30–10:00 – Carrying pain into the job and the home• 10:00–16:30 – Marriage, family strain, and the hidden cost of first responder life• 16:30–22:00 – From head knowledge to true surrender and renewed faith

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    28 Jan 2026

    Episode 4: From Broken to Healed

    What happens when God redirects your calling without removing your heart? In Part 1, Marcus Allred shares how faith sustained him in law enforcement and dispatch. In this powerful Part 1 episode of the Living Mission First Podcast, host Jeremy Wade sits down with Marcus Allred, Alliance Coordinator for Mission First Alliance, to unpack a calling shaped by faith, resilience, and deep love for first responders. Marcus never set out to be a dispatcher, but God’s redirection placed him exactly where lives were hanging in the balance. From growing up on the mission field, to pursuing law enforcement, to being medically disqualified from patrol and stepping into the unseen weight of 911 dispatch, Marcus shares an honest account of what it means to serve behind the scenes while carrying responsibility for dozens of officers at once. This episode dives into reaching first responders where they are, acknowledging the cumulative trauma of the job, and reminding them they are not alone, spiritually or emotionally. Marcus speaks candidly about crisis moments, the cost of caring deeply, and the tension of living out faith in high-stress, high-stakes environments where courage is demanded daily. Listeners will gain rare insight into the world of dispatchers, the emotional toll, the unseen heroism, and the faith required to keep showing up. Marcus’s story highlights how God uses every role, every setback, and every calling to bring hope to the frontline community. This conversation is for police officers, dispatchers, firefighters, medics, and anyone who carries the weight of serving others while quietly wrestling with faith, identity, and purpose. In Part 2, Marcus shares how God rebuilt his identity after burnout, how peer support and mission-focused faith changed everything, and what hope looks like on the other side of crisis. Don’t miss it. About Mission First Alliance Mission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Through collaboration and Christ-centered resources, we are not only bringing them the Real Hope found in Christ but we are bridging the gap between the Body of Christ and these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for us each and every day. Connect: Subscribe to our email list: www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-up (http://www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-up) Join the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/ (https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/) Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/ (https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/) Share: Help us grow the mission. Share this podcast and mission with others. Because every first responder needs Real Hope. Follow Us Website: www.missionfirstalliance.com (https://www.missionfirstalliance.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstalliance (https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstalliance) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/ (https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance (https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance) Content Advisory This episode includes honest discussions about the experiences of first responders and the challenges they face. Graphic situations may be distressing for some listeners and younger audiences. Discretion is advised. This conversation is shared to bring awareness, hope, and encouragement to those serving on the front lines. If this episode connects with you, reach out or seek trusted professional support. You are not alone. Key Chapter Markers:• 00:01 – Growing up on the mission field & early faith• 00:05 – Entering law enforcement & unexpected redirection• 00:10 – Life as a 911 dispatcher and cumulative trauma• 00:14 – Crisis moments, loss, and emotional toll• 00:25 – Living out faith and courage behind the console

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    28 Jan 2026

    Episode 3: Called to Stand

    “Max Gomez: ‘First responders struggle with Christ because we’ve taught them a soft Jesus, yet He’s the Lion and the Lamb.’” In this powerful continuation of the Living Mission First podcast, host Jeremy Wade sits down again with Canadian police sergeant Max Gomez, a veteran with 19 years of law-enforcement experience. If you missed Part 1, this episode picks up where we left off, delving deeper into the spiritual and emotional realities that first responders face daily, and the urgent need for the Church to portray Christ’s full identity. Max speaks with clarity, courage, and compassion about how first responders are trained to face darkness, yet often feel disconnected from a Christ who is presented as gentle and distant. He challenges the misconception that faith must be “soft” to be loving—reminding us that Jesus is both warrior and servant, the Lion and the Lamb. This is a conversation about identity, surrender, and mission: how first responders can live out their calling with integrity, courage, and the gospel at the center. The urgency is real. Max warns that cultural Christianity is sinking, and God is separating those who are merely “playing Christian” from those who are truly following Christ. He calls first responders, leaders, and believers to stop waiting to “clean up first,” and instead to take their seat at the Father’s table, fully redeemed and fully empowered. This episode is a mission-focused wake-up call, an invitation for first responders to become the community’s living testimony of justice, mercy, and humility. Max’s message is clear, the world doesn’t need more “better behavior.” It needs first responders who know who they are in Christ, who can bring justice with mercy, courage with compassion, and truth with humility. About Mission First Alliance Mission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Through collaboration and Christ-centered resources, we are not only bringing them the Real Hope found in Christ but we are bridging the gap between the Body of Christ and these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for us each and every day. Connect: Subscribe to our email list: www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-up (http://www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-up) Join the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/ (https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/) Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/ (https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/) Share: Help us grow the mission. Share this podcast and mission with others. Because every first responder needs Real Hope. Follow Us Website: www.missionfirstalliance.com (https://www.missionfirstalliance.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstalliance (https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstalliance) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/ (https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance (https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance) Content Advisory This episode includes honest discussions about the experiences of first responders and the challenges they face. Graphic situations may be distressing for some listeners and younger audiences. Discretion is advised. This conversation is shared to bring awareness, hope, and encouragement to those serving on the front lines. If this episode connects with you, reach out or seek trusted professional support. You are not alone. Key Chapter Markers: 00:01:11 – 00:03:12 – Jesus as Warrior & Servant: Lion and Lamb 00:05:28 – 00:09:14 – Why Urgency Matters: Cultural Christianity is sinking 00:09:55 – 00:11:17 – Surrender: the barricade call analogy 00:15:18 – 00:18:20 – Leadership, wellness, and the missing link of faith 00:19:33 – 00:22:52 – Leadership challenge: “Would you follow you?”

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    28 Jan 2026

    Episode 2: Career Suicide or Success?

    What happens when the job you love starts eroding the man you’re called to be? Police Sgt. Max Gomez shares the cost and the crossroads. In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation, Mission First Alliance Executive Director Jeremy Wade sits down with Max Gomez, a Canadian police sergeant with nearly two decades of frontline, investigative, and intelligence experience. What begins as a law enforcement origin story quickly becomes a raw, unfiltered testimony of moral injury, identity fracture, and spiritual surrender. Max’s journey, from growing up in Colombia during the height of cartel violence, to leading major organized crime and human trafficking investigations in Canada, reveals the unseen toll the job can take on the soul. As a first responder and committed Christian, Max wrestled with the growing gap between who he was at work and who he was called to be at home. The result was a slow erosion of integrity, family strain, and a breaking point that forced him to choose between self-preservation and full surrender to Christ. This episode exists because first responders are often celebrated for their strength but abandoned in their brokenness. Mission First Alliance believes the Great Commission doesn’t stop at church doors, it extends into patrol cars, briefing rooms, and crime scenes. Max’s story speaks directly to those silently carrying guilt, shame, or spiritual exhaustion while serving their communities. With clarity and humility, Max unpacks the danger of compartmentalization, the lie of self-reliance, and the freedom found in repentance and obedience. His experience offers hope to anyone wondering if God can still redeem what the job has damaged—and how faith can be lived out boldly within secular systems through ministry collaboration and brotherhood among first responders. About Mission First Alliance Mission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Through collaboration and Christ-centered resources, we are not only bringing them the Real Hope found in Christ but we are bridging the gap between the Body of Christ and these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for us each and every day. Connect: Subscribe to our email list: www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-up (http://www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-up) Join the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/ (https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/) Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/ (https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/) Share: Help us grow the mission. Share this podcast and mission with others. Because every first responder needs Real Hope. Follow Us Website: www.missionfirstalliance.com (https://www.missionfirstalliance.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstalliance (https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstalliance) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/ (https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance (https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance) Content Advisory This episode includes honest discussions about the experiences of first responders and the challenges they face. Graphic situations may be distressing for some listeners and younger audiences. Discretion is advised. This conversation is shared to bring awareness, hope, and encouragement to those serving on the front lines. If this episode connects with you, reach out or seek trusted professional support. You are not alone. Key Chapter Markers 00:01 – Calling & Early Life: From cartel-era Colombia to Canadian policing 00:07 – The Hidden Cost of the Job: Moral injury, integrity drift, and identity conflict 00:15 – Hitting Rock Bottom: Exposure, brokenness, and the truth coming into the light 00:19 – The Decision to Surrender: Choosing Christ regardless of the outcome 00:29 – Psalm 51 & True Repentance: Healing the soul, not just behavior

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    28 Jan 2026

    Episode 1: Faith, Courage, Mission First!

    The Living Mission First Podcast exists to tell the stories most people never hear, and to bring lasting hope to those who see the darkest sides of humanity every day. Created by Mission First Alliance, this podcast is dedicated to serving first responders and their families by sharing real, unfiltered testimonies of men and women who are living out their faith in the middle of law enforcement, fire service, EMS, and other frontline professions. This is not just another wellness podcast. While mental health, leadership, and organizational challenges are part of the conversation, the “Living Mission First” Podcast goes deeper, addressing the soul of first responders and the burdens they carry. Each episode highlights how the gospel of Jesus Christ intersects with the realities of shift work, trauma, isolation, cynicism, and the calling to run toward danger when others run away. Hosted by Jeremy Wade, a former Seattle police officer with 13 years of experience, the podcast creates space for long-form conversations that honor the unique culture of first responders. These stories are meant to be “show me, not tell me” examples to prove that it is possible to follow Christ, serve with integrity, and remain grounded in hope. The heart of the podcast is simple but urgent: to help first responders see their profession not just as a job or even a calling, but as a mission field. By grounding identity in Christ and embracing the Great Commission, listeners are equipped to live mission first on every call, in every community, and in every season of service. About Mission First Alliance Mission First Alliance is a national non-profit bringing Real Hope to first responders and their families. We believe the first responder culture is one of the greatest unseen mission fields in our country today, and it’s a mission too important to do alone. Through collaboration and Christ-centered resources, we are not only bringing them the Real Hope found in Christ but we are bridging the gap between the Body of Christ and these brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for us each and every day. Connect: Subscribe to our email list: www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-up (http://www.missionfirstalliance.com/email-sign-up) Join the Alliance: Do you have a desire to join us in the effort to bring Real Hope to first responders? Are you a First Responder looking for a community, encouragement and support? Become a member. Membership is Free: https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/ (https://missionfirstalliance.com/membership/) Contact Us: Reach out to our team at: https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/ (https://missionfirstalliance.com/contact-us/) Share: Help us grow the mission. Share this podcast and mission with others. Because every first responder needs Real Hope. Follow Us Website: www.missionfirstalliance.com (https://www.missionfirstalliance.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstalliance (https://www.facebook.com/missionfirstalliance) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/ (https://www.instagram.com/missionfirstalliance/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance (https://www.youtube.com/@MissionFirstAlliance) Content Advisory This episode includes honest discussions about the experiences of first responders and the challenges they face. Graphic situations may be distressing for some listeners and younger audiences. Discretion is advised. This conversation is shared to bring awareness, hope, and encouragement to those serving on the front lines. If this episode connects with you, reach out or seek trusted professional support. You are not alone. Key Chapter Markers 00:01 – Why This Podcast Is Different 03:09 – Can You Be a Christian and a First Responder? 05:15 – Identity, Calling, and Living Mission First 08:23 – The Missing Piece in First Responder Wellness: The Soul 11:49 – From Survival to Abundant Life (John 10:10)

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    14 Jan 2026

    Living Mission First Podcast Trailer

    The Living Mission First podcast shares the real stories of real hope from active and retired first responders amidst the tragedy and chaos these professions bring. Takeaways First responders carry burdens few will ever see Finding real hope in Christ Chapters 00:00 First Responders: More than a Calling

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