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Send us a textThe annual LEAD Conference was recently held in Peachtree City, GA, and in this episode, Jamison and Matt share some of the biggest takeaways from the leadership sessions and discussion. Dr. Kelvin Cochran, former City of Atlanta Fire Chief, led two of the leadership sessions, and Alliance Defending Freedom's Senior Counsel, Greg Baylor, spoke in the final session. Be sure to listen in as Jamison and Matt provide encouragement from their time in Georgia.  

What does it look like to have courage to stand through suffering? What biblical principles can we apply to our lives? How do we order our lives to cultivate a life of courage that will stand in the day of suffering? In this powerful story from former fire chief Kelvin Cochran who was fired for his biblical convictions, you will be inspired and encouraged to stand strong no matter what is going on in your life. In this practical interview, Jonathan Morrow and Kelvin Cochran discuss 5 lessons that help you in times of suffering.About Kelvin Cochran Kelvin J. Cochran serves as senior fellow and vice president for Alliance Defending Freedom. In this role, he reports directly to ADF President and CEO Michael Farris. Cochran is responsible for overseeing ADF's Leadership Development Program, leadingprograms that will assist, encourage, and support Christians who are victims of cancel culture attacks; overseeing ADF's Prayer Initiative Team; and speaking at ADF events to engage and promote ADF's mission to defend religious liberty. Cochran also supports ADF's Church and Ministry Alliance by working to increase its partners.Cochran dedicated over 30 years of his life to fighting fires and protecting the communities in which he's lived and worked. After being born into extreme poverty in Shreveport, Louisiana, he worked his way up the ranks and became Shreveport's fire chief in 1999 where he served until he was appointed fire chief for the city of Atlanta, Georgia in 2008.His exemplary service record drew the attention of President Obama who appointed Cochran as the administrator of the U.S. Fire Administration in 2009, the highest office in the profession. He then resumed his post as Atlanta Fire Chief in 2010.After the city of Atlanta terminated Cochran's employment because of his Christian faith and beliefs, ADF represented him in a federal lawsuit. A federal court ruled the city of Atlanta discriminated against Cochran's religious views and violated his First Amendment rights, and the city of Atlanta agreed to a favorable settlement.Prior to his role at ADF, Cochran served as chief operating officer of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Atlanta. He is the author of two books, a sought-after public speaker, and is an advocate for religious liberty and unity of the body of Christ.

On today's program: Rich McCormick, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Georgia, provides an update from the war in Israel and calls for U.S. military support for Israel to remain separate from additional Ukraine spending. Rick Scott, U.S.

Rich McCormick, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Georgia, provides an update from the war in Israel and calls for U.S. military support for Israel to remain separate from additional Ukraine spending. Rick Scott, U.S. Senator from Florida, responds to congressional testimony from FBI Director Christopher Wray saying that anti-Semitic threats throughout the U.S. have reached historic levels and addresses the Biden administration's mishandling of the border crisis. Jim Roguski, member of the Law & Activism Committee at the World Council for Health, provides an update on the amendments to the World Health Organization's International Health Regulations. Kelvin Cochran, former Shreveport, La. Fire Chief, recounts his long association with House Speaker Mike Johnson, which dates to his service as a firefighter in Louisiana alongside Johnson's father.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support

On today's program: Gene Mills, President of the Louisiana Family Forum, offers an update on Louisiana's Stop Harming Our Kids Act. Kerry Picket, Senior Congressional Reporter for the Washington Times, shares the latest on House Republicans'

John 15: 18-27 // Tom NelsonIn our nation, the times are changing and they are changing fast. We see it and sense it in many ways. Those of us who are committed to following Jesus, who embrace orthodox Christian faith who hold to biblical truth in matters of truth, marriage, sexuality, and morality as Jesus did, will make an increasingly secular society uncomfortable, angry, and even hostile to who we are, what we love, what we believe and how we live. While growing opposition, even hostility toward our faith saddens us, it should not surprise us. Jesus told us this would be the case and this has been the more normative experience for Christians throughout history. We are not victims, we are apprentices of the king of kings who is Lord of all. Who said, The gates of hell will not prevail against the church. Our God is sovereign, his kingdom will triumph. But we must not forget we are in the midst of a great spiritual battle where two kingdoms are contesting for the love, devotion, affection, and allegiance of our lives and every facet of our society and our common life.  A battle that was won on the cross, but continues still in our fallen world. Sermon Notes:  https://www.bible.com/events/49025906Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new

In 1981, Cochran began his career as a firefighter with the Shreveport Fire Department in Louisiana. After multiple promotions, he was appointed fire chief in 1999. In 2008, he was appointed fire chief of the City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department. The following year, President Barack Obama appointed him United States Fire Administrator. Cochran was re-appointed by Mayor Kasim Reed as Fire Chief of the City of Atlanta in 2010. He later served for five years as Chief Operating Officer of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. In his personal capacity, Cochran wrote a book for a men's Bible study at his church which referenced traditional marriage. A lawsuit was brought against him and he was fired from his role as Atlanta fire chief even though an investigation revealed no evidence of discrimination. ADF represented Chief Cochran in a suit filed against the city in federal court to protect his rights, including freedom of speech and freedom of religion, and protest his unjust termination. In October 2018, the city of Atlanta agreed to pay Cochran $1.2 million in the wake of a federal court ruling in his favor.

Dennis met a conservative Uber driver yesterday. He came to Dennis's speech and got a standing ovation when Dennis introduced him and told his story… The US is exporting bad ideas. Latest example: we're financing drag shows in Ecuador… Dennis talks to Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel from 1996–1999 and 2009¬–2021. His new book is Bibi: My Story.  Marijuana use among young adults is skyrocketing as state after state legalizes its use. How could this be a good thing? Could there be a link between marijuana and the increase in depression and a lack of ambition among young people?... Dennis talks to Kelvin Cochran, former fire chief of Atlanta. He was fired for expressing his religious views in print.  Dennis talks to Robert Epstein, data scientist and founder of  American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology. Epstein has amassed evidence that Google is able to manipulate voter turnout for a particular party and candidate. Thanks for listening to the Daily Dennis Prager Podcast. To hear the entire three hours of my radio show as a podcast, commercial-free every single day, become a member of Pragertopia. You'll also get access to 15 years' worth of archives, as well as daily show prep. Subscribe today at Pragertopia dot com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses are increasingly feeling the pressure to change their corporate policies to appeal to greater diversity in their employees, customers and stakeholders. Only they don't realize that this new level of diversity isn't diversity, but is at great odds with the 1st Amendment and religious freedom. Listen as Partner, Kelvin Cochran and colleague, Jeremy Tedesco share about a new Alliance Defending Freedom initiative. It seeks to reinstill freedom and true diverse perspective into the business space, using "Viewpoint Diversity Score" to educate businesses where they currently rank on diversity. Kelvin's bio. Jeremy's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2022/09/ul-podcast-217/

Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Faith Initiatives at Alliance Defending Freedom, Kelvin Cochran, who once served as Atlanta Fire Chief, who was terminated from that position as the result of his writing of a book on Biblical manhood, discussed his experience and lessons learned. He is the author of the book, Facing the Fire: The Faith That Brought “America's Fire Chief” Through the Flames of Persecution.  The ADF website is adflegal.org.

Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Faith Initiatives at Alliance Defending Freedom, Kelvin Cochran, who once served as Atlanta Fire Chief, who was terminated from that position as the result of his writing of a book on Biblical manhood, discussed his experience and lessons learned. He is the author of the book, Facing the Fire: The Faith That Brought “America's Fire Chief” Through the Flames of Persecution.  The ADF website is adflegal.org.

Decades fighting other people's fires prepared Kelvin Cochran to face his own fiery trial. His childhood dream of helping others, led to the top of firefighting's professional ladder in Atlanta, Georgia. At one time nationally recognized as “America's Fire Chief,” Kelvin unexpectedly found himself caught in a fireball of controversy over his orthodox Christian beliefs, for which he ultimately was fired by the city. Join host John Cain as we hear how Kelvin relied on his faith to bring him through.

LIVE from NRB 2022! Matt interviews Chief Kelvin Cochran. "America's Fire Chief", was the first African-American fire chief of his hometown of Shreveport, LA, and subsequently served as Administrator of the United States Fire Administration and then Fire Chief of the city of Atlanta. He has a compelling story of faith through adversity, and now works with the Alliance Defending Freedom. ADF Story on Chief Cochran: https://adflegal.org/client-story/kelvin-cochran Chief Cochran's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Fire-Brought-Americas-Persecution/dp/1684511615 For more information about Christian Crusaders, the ministry under which The CC Podcast is produced: https://christiancrusaders.org/ (https://christiancrusaders.org/) To listen to The CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions, where we're currently going through an overview of the Bible each day, https://christiancrusaders.org/ccpod-daily-dose (click here). To listen to our weekly radio broadcast, The CC Broadcast, which has aired for over 85 years, and which features a 30 minute worship service, including music and preaching, https://christiancrusaders.org/the-cc-broadcast (click here). Thanks to Andrew, our Technical Director, and Terri, our intro/outro announcer! Music by https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/?tab=audio&utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=audio&utm_content=5878 (Lesfm) from https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=5878 (Pixabay)

 Join Mark Taylor as he talks with Kelvin Cochran about his book Facing the Fire. Original Airdate 12.25.2021         Support the show (https://www.kneo.org/donate.html)

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Cancel culture comes from "America's Fire Chief." Kelvin Cochran takes a stand for faith in his new book, "Through the Flames of Persecution." Plus, the battle over abortion heads to the high court. Could it be overturned?

Plugged In's Adam Holz looks at the news of Superman's son coming out as bisexual.  Former Atlanta fight chief Kelvin Cochran, author of "Facing the Fire," talks about his experience of loosing his job for what he taught at his church about human relations and family.

Plugged In's Adam Holz looks at the news of Superman's son coming out as bisexual.  Former Atlanta fight chief Kelvin Cochran, author of "Facing the Fire," talks about his experience of loosing his job for what he taught at his church about human relations and family.

Are you prepared for the fiery trial? That's the question Kelvin Cochran, former chief of the Atlanta Fire Department posed to us at the 2019 Wilberforce Weekend. Chief Cochran was fired by the Mayor of Atlanta for having once published a men's Bible study upholding traditional Christian teaching on sexuality. In his talk, “Finding the Goodness of God in Times of Trial,” Chief Cochran asks us five specific questions challenges us to help us assess how well prepared we are to face and endure suffering for our belief in Christ. Chief Cochran is introduced by John Stonestreet.  Resources   Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty: What Belongs to God, What Belongs to Caesar (Essays for the Tenth Anniversary of the Manhattan Declaration). John Stonestreet and David Dockery, Editors, 2019

Townhall Review – October 20, 2018 With the midterm elections bearing down on us, Larry Elder and James O’Keefe, look at the Missouri Senate race. Hurricane Michael took a direct hit at Tyndall Air Force Base and damaged many of the Air Force’s elite and expensive F-22 fighter jets. Hugh Hewitt talks with Congressman Mike Gallagher about the impact. Larry Elder looks at the media's tendency to try to paint President Trump as a racist by twisting the President’s comments. Hugh Hewitt and David Kirkpatrick, of the New York Times, examine the disappearance and probable murder of a Saudi dissident journalist. Dennis Prager talks with Lisa Daftari about Rutger’s invitation, then dis-invitation, to speak at her Alma Mater because a handful of students were “uncomfortable.” Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, talks with Hugh Hewitt about his book Capitalism in America. Michael Medved and Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel, David Cortman, look at the ADF’s role in defending fired Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney David Cortman from Alliance Defending Freedom and former Atlanta fire chief, Kelvin Cochran, join Eric to discuss the ongoing threat to freedom across America. (Encore Presentation)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Hewitt talks to Alliance Defending Freedom's Senior Counsel David Cortman and former Atlanta fire chief Kelvin Cochran who was fired from his job because of his belief in traditional marriage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Townhall Review – September 29, 2018 Hugh Hewitt looks at and comments on the Democrat's last-minute desperate attacks aimed at derailing, if not ending, the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh to the U. S. Supreme Court. Michael Medved’s guest, Yale professor Akhil Reed Amar, tries to answer the question if there is any hope of de-escalating the madness stemming from the unbelievable level of partisan politics. Hugh Hewitt talks to ADF Senior Counsel David Cortman and Atlanta fire chief Kelvin Cochran, who was fired from his job because of his belief in traditional marriage. Larry Elder wonders why golf fans, composed mainly of older white males, are so excited and supportive of Tiger Woods and his recent PGA tournament win, when so many claim that racism is rampant. Dennis Prager comments on left-wing extremist’s harassment of Ted Cruz and his wife while they were dining at a restaurant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney David Cortman from Alliance Defending Freedom and former Atlanta fire chief, Kelvin Cochran, join Eric to discuss the ongoing threat to freedom across America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney David A. Cortman from Alliance Defending Freedom and former Atlanta fire chief, Kelvin Cochran, join Eric to discuss the threat to freedom across America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Morris of the ministry “Haven Today” joined Georgene Rice on KPDQ in Portland to talk about the plight of the Yazidis at the hands of ISIS in Iraq (1:20). Robert Spencer of Jihad Watch argues that the only way to defeat ISIS is militarily (9:45). Anika Smith explains how Congress is taking on Planned Parenthood (13:00). Joann Condie is a professional counselor who talks about the aftershocks of abortion (15:55). Albert Mohler addresses the latest phenomenon: “divorce selfies” (21:40). Kelvin Cochran was fired as the fire chief for the city of Atlanta. He is about to have his day in court (27:35).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.