Best Ventura Fire Foundation Podcasts (2024)

In this conversation, Maggie Hernandez, associate marriage and family therapist and firefighter spouse, discusses the importance of recognizing personal responsibility in relationships and the need for couples to understand their own roles and boundaries. She emphasizes that marriage requires commitment and attention, comparing it to a job that des…

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Paul's Great Gospel Greeting! 1:07:00

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9 Foundations for Biblical Evangelism 55:00

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Ephesians (An Overview) 1:07:00

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Coping with Trauma and Stress Through Transcendental Meditation 57:45

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In this episode, Oxnard Fire Chief Alex Hamilton and FDNY Lieutenant/Deputy Director, Counseling Service Unit Drew Kane discuss Transcendental Meditation (TM) and its benefits for firefighters. Drew shares his experience with TM and how it has helped him and other firefighters. Alex emphasizes the importance of taking care of mental health and enco…

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Faith Tried by Fire! 45:00

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The Ten Commandments and the Christian --The 10th Commandment 1:07:00

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God's Help and Our Duty in Trials -- Psalm 62 1:01:00

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Snakes and Stabbings with Firefighter Paramedics Connor Ryan-Fenwick and Ryan Vaughn 48:13

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In this conversation, the hosts interview two more firefighter paramedics as they come off probation, Ryan Vaughn and Connor Ryan-Fenwick. Ryan talks about his journey from being stabbed as a teenager to joining the Navy and eventually becoming a firefighter. Connor discusses his decision to pursue a career in the fire service and his experience wo…

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The Ministry of Restoration -- Part I 44:00

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Biblical Salvation: A Baptism Message 1:00:00

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Getting Mukes'd with Firefighter Paramedic Ryan Howell and Firefighter Sam Stein 40:08

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In this conversation, our hosts interview two firefighters as they come off probation, Ryan Howell and Sam Stein. Sam shares his background in firefighting, including working for various departments in Illinois and Wyoming before joining the Ventura City Fire Department, as well as his volunteer work in Ukraine. Ryan talks about his time with Cal F…

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Tony Vuolo --Proverbs 7 45:00

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What is Truth? 47:00

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The Christian and the Ten Commandments -- 9th Commandment 1:05:00

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Courage and Resilience with Heather Ellis, Ventura City EMS Administrator Part 2 39:11

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Part 2 of a conversation with Ventura City EMS Administrator Heather Ellis, a former firefighter and firefighter's spouse, who shares her personal story of resilience and overcoming domestic violence. Heather discusses her background in the fire department, the injury that led to a career transition, and the impact of the injury on her home life. S…

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9 Foundational Perspectives for Biblical Evangelism (1 of 9) 1:09:00

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The Ten Commandments and the Christian -- The 8th Commandment 1:07:00

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The Christian and the Ten Commandments -- The 7th Commandment 1:07:00

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Courage and Resilience with Heather Ellis, Ventura City EMS Administrator Part 1 37:25

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Part 1 of a conversation with Ventura City EMS Administrator Heather Ellis, a former firefighter and firefighter's spouse, who shares her personal story of resilience and overcoming domestic violence. Heather discusses her background in the fire department, the injury that led to a career transition, and the impact of the injury on her home life. S…

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Hail to the Lord's Anointed 56:00

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Jesus --- Greater Than Solomon 55:00

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Dr. Conrad Mbewe -- Personal Testimony 54:00

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Running with Endurance 55:00

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Ending the Race Well 46:00

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Starting the Race 53:00

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The Ten Commandments and the Christian: The 6th Commandment 52:00

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Facing Cancer as a Fire Family 58:36

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In this episode, Lisa Corbett and her daughter Brianna (Bri) Corbett discuss their experiences as the family of a firefighter. They talk about the challenges of balancing family life with the unpredictable schedules, the support they received from the fire service community, and the impact of Captain Kevin Corbett's cancer diagnosis on their family…

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The Transaction of Gospel Love: Relational Reconciliation 1:09:00

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The Disposition of Gospel Love: Relational Peace 1:02:00

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You Have Been Born to Love with Gospel Love 58:00

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The Ten Commandments and the Christian - The 5th Commandment 54:00

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Kicking Cancer's @$$ with Capt. Kevin Corbett of Santa Barbara City Fire and Capt. Scott Jennie (ret.) of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network 59:04

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In this episode, Capt. Kevin Corbett of Santa Barbara City Fire talks about his journey battling stage 4 testicular cancer. From a Hospice bed to returning to duty, Kevin's emotional story demonstrates how far we've come in fighting cancer, as well as the importance of a support network. In addition to highlighting the link between cancer and the f…

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The Sovereignty of God 57:00

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The Heavenly Inheritance 48:00

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Jesus' Self-Consecration 45:00

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The Ten Commandments and the Christian: The Fourth Commandment 1:01:00

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From Fixing Rigs to Assistant Chief: Bill Rigg's Unforgettable Career 1:00:10

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In this episode, retired Ventura City assistant chief Bill Rigg shares his experiences and stories from his career in the fire service. He discusses starting as a firefighter mechanic and the transition to having maintenance done by the city yard. He shares personal stories, including a funny story about a fight between two assistant chiefs. Bill a…

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The Ten Commandments and the Christian: The Third Commandment 57:00

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Psalm 73 52:00

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Jesus Is the Light of the World 54:00

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Good Grief, Charlie Brown! Next Rung's Charlie Brown talks peer support and future challenges for the fire service. 45:30

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Engineer Paramedic Charlie Brown saw the mental health challenges in the fire service and wanted to do something about it. So he co-founded Next Rung, a national nonprofit that provides free peer, counseling, and treatment support for firefighters and their loved ones. In this conversion, Charlie tells the Next Rung origin story and how they've gro…

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The Compassion of Christ 47:00

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Consider Your Ways! 44:00

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The Bravest Fight: Firefighter Nick Hanna's Journey from Darkness to Light - Part 2 40:10

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Santa Cruz City Firefighter Nick Hanna, formerly with Ventura City Fire, talks about his mental health journey over the past year. Nick's story starts with being "true fireman", engaged with his department and association. Following a significant illness, he began to experience panic attacks, sleeplessness, PTSD, major depressive disorder, and acti…