Podcast appearances and mentions of Kelvin J Cochran

Our guest today is Kelvin J. Cochran—former Fire Chief of Atlanta and former Administrator of the United States Fire Administration under President Obama. We brought him on because his story goes straight to the heart of what is at stake in America right now. Raised in poverty in Shreveport, Louisiana, Cochran worked his way up through the ranks by hard work, discipline, and faith. He served with distinction. Then, while leading Atlanta's fire department, he wrote a book for a private Christian men's Bible study—laying out clear biblical truth about faith, marriage, family, and personal conduct. For that, he was fired in January 2015. This was never just about one man's job. It was about whether Americans—especially Christians—still have the right to live and speak according to their convictions without fear of punishment. Cochran refused to stay silent. He chose to stand. And that is exactly why his message matters today. The Center for Urban Renewal and Education, which I founded in 1995, exists for one clear purpose: to fight poverty and restore dignity through the messages of faith, freedom, and personal responsibility. Government has not and cannot fix what is broken in our cities or in our culture. Big government creates dependency. Real renewal happens when families are strong, when churches lead, when individuals take responsibility for their own lives, and when we return to the moral foundation that built this nation. Only faith, freedom and personal responsibility can change hearts and rebuild communities. That is why we produce this television program. CURE America is how we teach everyday Americans to cut through the noise and understand complex news, cultural battles, and political decisions through a clear biblical optic. Headlines and talking points are not enough. We look at the ideas behind the policies, the consequences for families, and the eternal truths that never change. We give voice to those who are standing for what is right, and we refuse to let the hard conversations be ignored. Because the future of this country should not be decided by who sits in Washington. It will be decided by whether we still believe that truth matters, that freedom is not free, and that we must have the courage to stand when our faith is tested.

Join us on a special episode of "CURE America with Star Parker" as we shines a spotlight on the incredible life of Kelvin J. Cochran at the 2023 CURE National Policy Summit. From his early days in the Shreveport Fire Department to becoming the first African-American fire chief of Shreveport, Cochran's journey takes center stage. This exclusive TV special delves into the recognition bestowed upon Cochran by President Barack Obama, celebrating his appointment as the US Fire Administrator. However, the narrative takes an unexpected turn as we explore the events leading to Cochran's suspension and subsequent firing for expressing his religious views in a book.

Father's Day: Unhindered FatherHood - Kelvin J. Cochran(6/18/23) by Bishop Flynn Johnson

After serving as the U.S. Fire Administrator for the United States Fire Administration, the highest office in the profession, Chief Kelvin J. Cochran got fired for writing a Bible study book including traditional Christian sexual ethics. He now tells the story of his vindication with Alliance Defending Freedom. Chief Cochran's story with Alliance Defending Freedom The Dr. Jeff Show on YouTube Summit Ministries  Summit Student Conferences Reflect: Christian worldview commentaries on popular movies and songs Summit Summer Match

Dr. Kelvin J. Cochran, Senior Fellow and VP of Alliance Defending Freedom shares his story of being fired after a 34-year career because of his stance on Biblical marriage. Dr. Cochran shares his views of cancel culture and the role of the church going forward. See: www.kelvincochran.org

Background: Shreveport, Louisiana native Kelvin J. Cochran, as a five-year-old boy, was spellbound by Shreveport Firefighters fighting a fire across the street from his house and dreamed that one day he would be a firefighter. Education: A proud student of Caddo Parish Public Schools, he graduated from Woodlawn High School (1978); Wiley College (1999) with a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management; Louisiana Tech University (2004) with a Master's Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology; a Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University, and Honorary Doctorate in Christian Leadership from Ohio Christian University.  Employment History: His employment with the Shreveport Fire Department began in 1981 as a firefighter. He was then promoted to Fire Training Officer and served in this capacity from 1985 - 1990, when he gained promotion to Assistant Chief Training Officer. His service in this position concluded when he was appointed Fire Chief of the Shreveport Fire Department on August 26, 1999.  On January 2, 2008 he was appointed fire chief of the City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department.  On August 17, 2009 he was appointed as the United States Fire Administrator by President Barack Obama; June 19, 2010 he was re-appointed by Mayor Kasim Reed as Fire Chief of the City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department.  He most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and has very recently accepted the position of Senior Fellow & Vice President with Alliance Defending Freedom. Personal: He is married to Carolyn and the father of three children and has one granddaughter.

First Segment Guests Kelven Cochran and Kevin Theriot Kelvin J. Cochran is an author, public speaker, former Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, and former Fire Chief of Atlanta Fire Department. Kevin Tehriot from Alliance Defending Freedom www.adflegal.org Link to Chief Cochran's case on ADF Site http://www.adfmedia.org/News/PRDetail/9520 Amazon Link to "Who Told You That You Were Naked" by Kelvin Cochran https://www.amazon.com/Who-Told-That-Were-Naked-ebook/dp/B00SA5OTWW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540514174&sr=8-1&keywords=who+told+you+that+you+were+necked Second Segment Caller Mark Second half hour FL Censors Same Sex Counseling for Minors Roger Gannum, Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs for Liberty Counsel https://lc.org/ https://www.lc.org/newsroom/details/061418-fl-censors-counseling-for-minors-1 Doctor Robert Otto - Author "Rise Up" http://riseupdad.com/ ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ Call us Toll-Free at: +1-844-777-7928 Email Us a Question: ask@swatradio.com FIND A SWAT MEETING Whiteway Deli 1237 King St Jacksonville, FL Tues. 7:00-8:00 am Woody’s Bar-B-Que 226 Solano Rd Ponte Vedra, FL 10611 Wed. 6:30-7:30 am Salem Centre 7235 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, FL Wed. 12:00-1:00 pm Christian Family Chapel, Building D 10365 Old St. Augustine Rd Jacksonville, FL Thursday 6:30-7:30 am

Minister Kelvin J. Cochran, speaking at the 2018 Leadership Conference, gives a missive filled with keen insights and being properly aligned with God and order.

https://amzn.to/2HH769N Kelvin J. Cochran is an author, public speaker, former Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, and former Fire Chief of Atlanta Fire Department. Chief Kelvin Cochran got into trouble over a book he wrote on his own time for a small group that he led in his church. The book entitled “Who Told You That You Were Naked?” was directed at Christian men seeking to fulfill their biblical roles as “husbands, fathers, and community and business leaders.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGAPCQBVEM4&feature=youtu.be https://www.adflegal.org/

Pastor Sean welcomes to the show the man known as America's Fire Chief (appointed by President Obama), Chief Kelvin J. Cochran who went through his own fiery furnace when he was fired for his Christian beliefs on a very public stage. But just like the 3 Hebrews in Nebuchadnezzar's day, somebody else was with him. His new book "Facing the Fire: The Faith That Brought America's Fire Chief Through The Flames of Persecution" tells the full story of his persecution, and how to take the heat...and the lessons learned from it. Stand for the truth and watch what God does.

Pastor Sean welcomes to the show the man known as America's Fire Chief (appointed by President Obama), Chief Kelvin J. Cochran who went through his own fiery furnace when he was fired for his Christian beliefs on a very public stage. But just like the 3 Hebrews in Nebuchadnezzar's day, somebody else was with him. His new book "Facing the Fire: The Faith That Brought America's Fire Chief Through The Flames of Persecution" tells the full story of his persecution, and how to take the heat...and the lessons learned from it. Stand for the truth and watch what God does.