The 4Heroes Podcast
4Heroes is a nonprofit organization that provides spiritual and emotional support to first responders and their families through active chaplaincy. Join us as we share moments from our weekly 4Heroes Huddle and share active chaplaincy moments from our time with first responders.
Episodes
41 episodes
The 4Heroes Huddle - Impossible is Nothing
In this episode, Frank Mercer draws from Joshua 3 to encourage anyone facing overwhelming circumstances. Using Muhammad Ali’s iconic confidence and God’s miracle at the Jordan River as a backdrop, Frank challenges us to remember that faith does...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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18:52
The 4Heroes Huddle - Rehab with Rehab
This episode is the latest message from the 4Heroes Huddle! The focus is Joshua Chapter 2. A woman named Rahab hides 2 Hebrew spies and helps them escape Jericho. She had no spiritual advantage.. Rahab was a prostitute from Jericho who recogniz...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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19:15
The 4Heroes Huddle - Next Man Up
Chaplain Frank Mercer continues walking through the Biblical narrative and in this episode, reaches the Book of Joshua. God’s people lost Moses, the man who delivered them out of slavery in Egypt. But God raises up a new leader—Joshua. Like Fra...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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15:16
The 4Heroes Huddle - What Do You Want on Your Tombstone?
This message is lessons from the end of Moses’ life. Often we find meaning when we look at our lives with the end in mind. Moses is no different. He is remembered as a Servant of the Lord. Chaplain Frank Mercer gives us a deeper look at God’s p...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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19:47
The 4Heroes Huddle - Satisfaction
4Heroes Lead Public Safety Chaplain, Frank Mercer, completes his messages on God’s ten words to live by...the Ten Commandments. This final command may sound a little less intense than the others; the offense of being envious or jealous may seem...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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20:22
The 4Heroes Huddle - Liar, Liar
It’s time for commandment #9! This one is unique because we all agree that it's wrong to lie, but we also all agree that we’ve broken this commandment and struggle regularly with it. As always, Chaplain Frank Mercer shares a fresh perspective o...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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19:57
The 4Heroes Huddle - The 5-Finger Discount
Chaplain Frank Mercer talks about commandment #8. At a glance, most of us would say that this particular commandment doesn’t apply or need our attention. Stealing sounds like committing a robbery… like holding up a bank, taking merchandise from...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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17:27
The 4Heroes Huddle - When 1 + 1 = 1
We’re back! Recording at the 4Heroes Huddle, a weekly gathering of first responders at a local coffee shop with Chaplain Frank Mercer. In this episode, he discusses an important topic… it’s personal and perhaps a little uncomfortable, but...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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27:09
Brandon Drake with Heroes and Angels!
Our guest today is Brandon Drake, a firefighter and AEMT with Fayette County Fire and EMS and the founder of Heroes and Angels. Through their apparel and merchandise, Heroes and Angels shares the stories of brave men and women who have made, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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20:00
The 4Heroes Huddle - Takers and Givers
We've made it to commandment #6 - NO MURDER! It may seem unnecessary or even silly to tell people not to murder because to most people it's obviously wrong. However, there is much more to this command. Looking at Jesus' words in Matthew 5, we s...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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20:56
The 4Heroes Huddle - R-E-S-P-E-C-T
We're halfway there! Today's episode covers commandment #5. God begins the "BIG 10" with commandments focused on our vertical relationship with Him. Now, it shifts to our horizontal relationships and the first one is "Honor your father and moth...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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23:46
Mary Frances Bowley and Open Prayer Spaces!
In this episode, 4Heroes staff had the opportunity to have a conversation with Mary Frances Bowley, Founder of Wellspring Living and co-founder of Open Prayer Spaces. She connected with 4Heroes when Open Prayer Spaces decided that First Respond...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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23:55
The 4Heroes Huddle - The Rest Stop
In this episode, Chaplain Frank Mercershares a meaningful perspective on commandment #4. We’re all busy, but this commandment challenges our pace… our focus… Do we prioritize rest? Do we set aside time to connect with God? Whether you’re a part...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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19:01
The 4Heroes Huddle - The Name Drop
In the latest episode of The 4Heroes Podcast, Chaplain Frank Mercer discusses the importance of the 3rd commandment in Exodus 20:7. At a glance, most people think that the focus is language; that the commandment is addressing using swear ...
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18:36
The 4Heroes Huddle - Image Conscious
In this episode, Chaplain Frank Mercer shares some challenging thoughts on Exodus 20:4-6. This commandment is often overlooked, misunderstood, or seen as irrelevant, but it's actually connected to foundational truth about our purpose. People ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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24:20
The 4Heroes Huddle - The One and Only
At the 4Heroes Huddle, Chaplain Frank Mercer discusses the profound meaning behind the first of the Ten Commandments: "You shall have no other gods before me." The commandments serve as a mirror to show us the truth about ourselves, as we...
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19:02
The 4Heroes Huddle - Returning to the Scene of the Crime
In Exodus Chapter 19, the Israelites arrive at Mount Sinai. God has delivered them from Egypt, but what did He deliver them for? They are being given a purpose and identity as God's people - to live as a holy nation and a kingdom of priests. So...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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16:29
The 4Heroes Huddle - Inlaws or Outlaws?
In this episode, Chaplain Frank Mercer dives into the biblical story of Moses and his father-in-law, Jethro, from Exodus 18. Jethro arrives with wisdom that reshapes Moses' leadership and prevents burnout. He didn’t just offer criticism; Jethro...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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19:13
Stop, Drop, and Shop
This episode is about a very special and redemptive place… The 4Heroes Thrift Store. Bonnie Douglas sat down with Chaplain Frank Mercer and his wife, Pam - who runs the thrift store - to discuss how God has used the store to help fund 4Heroes’ ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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28:23
The 4Heroes Huddle - The Book of Encouragement
In this episode, Pastor and Suicide Prevention Chaplain Lou Koon discusses key verses from the Book of Philippians, also known as the book of encouragement.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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20:15
The 4Heroes Huddle - Revelation Psalm
In this week's episode, Pastor John Sweat shared a message from Psalm 19. It is an encouraging message about the ways that God has revealed himself to us. Creation declares who God is and scripture reveals His character and conduct. John also c...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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13:51
The 4Heroes Huddle - Never Too Late
While Chaplain Frank Mercer was away from the Huddle, local pastor Bo Nelson shared a message from 2 Chronicles 33. It's the story of King Manasseh, who lived in clear rebellion of God. The King also led the people of Judah astray. But Manasseh...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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14:30
The 4Heroes Huddle - Just Do Something!
Jimmy Kinnaird, from the Fairburn Baptist Association, visited the 4Heroes Huddle and shared a message from 2 Kings 7. God does an incredible miracle to deliver Israel from the Aramean army. Four men with leprosy, who are outcasts sitting at th...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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16:00
Serving Heroes Through Adopt-a-Station
In this episode, Bonnie Douglas discusses the Adopt-a-Station program with two of 4Heroes' dedicated volunteers. They share what Adopt-a-Station is, what made them say yes to serving a local shift of firefighters, what memorable moments they've...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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24:40
The 4Heroes Huddle - Hands Up!
This episode provides a picture of the kind of support 4Heroes wants to offer the public safety community. In Exodus 17, the Israelites enter into their first battle. Moses raises his hands in a posture of prayer, and as long as he keeps his ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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17:52