Best Coasties Podcasts (2026)

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Come and see - John 1:35-51

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Three words. A simple invitation. But it changes everything. As Jesus begins gathering his disciples, he asks them to come and see who he is and what he is here to do. As we jump into 2026, would you let Jesus' invitation shape the year ahead?By Dev Blair

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Look! The Lamb of God - John 1:19-34

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It's possible to achieve everything you set out to accomplish in life and for your life to be a failure.So what should we be aiming for?By Cooper Sweeney

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The Light shines in the darkness - John 1:1-18

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This Christmas, things feel a little...heavy. Usually a vibey time of year, but for many, a shadow looms over it all. A darkness in the world. Which is why John's opening verses of his Gospel are so profoundly hopeful: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."By Dev Blair

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How to be successful - Luke 19:11-27

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It's possible to achieve everything you set out to accomplish in life and for your life to be a failure.So what should we be aiming for?By Chris Ekins

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Pharisee and the Tax Collector - Luke 18:9-17

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How you and I approach God is incredibly important, Jesus says; it can make the difference between heaven and hell. What about those who know God? Well, we see that our approach is crucial as well. Come and be filled, as Jesus teaches us how to come to God in the everyday.By Dev Blair

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Heaven or Hell - Luke 16:19-31

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Jesus tells a story that's truly disturbing, to snap us out of our complacency about eternal realities. Where will you spend eternity?By Chris Ekins

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Money Matters - Luke 16:1-15

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The parable of the Dishonest Manager is a tricky one! But it shows us how we're to use the resources God has entrusted to us in a way that honours Him, blesses others and is ultimately best for us.By Chris Ekins

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Lost & Found - Luke 15

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We often feel joy when we find something we've lost. Whether it's small, like our car keys or wallet, or bigger, like a pet or even a family member! The dopamines flow. God is the same. He feels immense joy when sinners repent. When the lost become found and the dead become alive. Join us as we check out the beautiful God of joy!…

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Responding to God's invitation (Luke 14:1-24)

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God is gracious and generous, inviting all to come to Him. Have you personally responded to that? Are you extending that invitation to others?By Chris Ekins

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The craving of cash and the chase for contentment (1 Timothy 6:3-10)

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By Dev Blair

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Honouring your pastors and masters (1 Timothy 5:17-6:2)

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Honouring your pastors and masters (1 Timothy 5:17-6:2) God calls us to respect those in leadership and to treat them with honour. What should that look like in church and in the workplace?By Chris Ekins

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Caring for the vulnerable in God's family - 1 Tim 5:1-16

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By Cooper Sweeney

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Leadership Priorities - 1 Timothy 4:9-16

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What does healthy Christian leadership look like?By Chris Ekins

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Godly Leaders reflect God's care for his people (1 Timothy 3:1-16)

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God doesn't just leave his people to figure out how to operate as a faith family. He desires leaders to serve in a way that reflects His character and goodness.By Dev Blair

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Gender roles in the church? (1 Timothy 2:11-15)

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There's lots of confusion about gender and gender roles in our society and churches. What does God say about the roles of men and women in the church? Is the bible sexist and outdated?By Chris Ekins

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Unity in Worship (1 Timothy 2:8-10)

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Three verses that pack a punch. God's desire is for unity within His household. Here, Paul hits up a handful of things that can threaten that togetherness. It's a good moment for the brothers and sisters back then - and us now - to check our hearts to see if there's something we need to bring to God and let His Spirit change us.…

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How to be saved (1 Timothy 2:1-7)

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God's offer of Salvation is for Everyone. That's why God calls us to pray for everyone and to preach to everyone.By Chris Ekins

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The God of grace and mercy. (1 Timothy 1:12-20)

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Paul's encouragement and example show that no one is ever beyond God's grace. He is the worst of sinners who is lavished in God's kindness and mercy. An encouragement to keep praying, keep sharing, and trust that God has a heart for the lost.By Dev Blair

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The Goals of God's Word (1 Timothy 1:1-11)

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By Dev Blair

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Daily Life Working As A Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer - With Aviation Survivalist Technician (AST3) Max Gardiner 41:41

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In this episode of the Coast To Coasties podcast, I sit down with Aviation Survivalist Technician (AST3) Max Gardiner to discuss the daily work life of a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer. While day-day work life will change greatly depending on where an individual is stationed, Max provides great insight on what his job entails to ensure he stays both pr…

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Path To Becoming A U.S Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer - With Aviation Survivalist Technician (AST3) Max Gardiner 1:02:10

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So you want to become a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer? The pathway to becoming an Aviation Survivalist Technician (AST) is a journey with many challenges to overcome in accomplishing this objective. The Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer/AST rate is one of the most highly sought after career paths / adventures the U.S Coast Guard offers. Many people seek to j…

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1 Samuel 25-27

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By Michael Dasey

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U.S Coast Guard Officer Candidate School (OCS) - With LTJG Bryan Casado 1:10:25

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In this episode of the Coast To Coasties I sit down with LTJG Bryan Casado and discuss his journey from U.S Navy Corpsman to U.S Coast Guard Officer Candidate School (OCS) graduate. We break down what life was like serving in the Navy and alongside Marines and what led to Casado's eventual transition to the Coast Guard. From there we have an in dep…

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Serving In The United States Coast Guard With A Family - Featuring LTJG Bryan Casado 41:48

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In this highly requested episode of the Coast To Coasties podcast, I sit down with LTJG Bryan Casado to discuss navigating military service life together with a family. Many extra considerations have to be taken into account for a member when the decisions affect their life as well as the lives of their spouse and children. We have a fantastic disc…

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How To Join The U.S Coast Guard Enlisted Marine Inspector Training Program (EMITP) Warrant Officer Path - With MST1 Gavin Kline 29:13

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In this episode of the Coast To Coasties Podcast, I continue my 2 part discussion with MST1 Gavin Kline about the newest Warrant Officer pathway in the U.S Coast Guard. The intention of the program is to give members in certain enlisted rates earlier opportunity in their career timeline to become Warrant Officers which benefits both the enlisted me…

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Trusting God with justice (1 Samuel 24)

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When we're wronged, our gut reaction is often to take revenge or to seek justice. But as followers of Jesus, we're called to trust God to bring justice in His time and His way.By Chris Ekins

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Where do place your trust? (1 Samuel 17)

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By Cooper Sweeney

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The heart of leadership (1 Samuel 16)

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The most important leadership qualities are unseen. God's not fussed with outward appearances, he looks at the heart.By Chris Ekins

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Who decides what's best for me? (1 Samuel 15)

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As King Saul fails to follow through with what God wants, we see that his heart remains distant from the Lord. He has subscribed to the lie that he is in charge of his life.By Dev Blair

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God's grace in our failure (1 Samuel 11-12)

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As Israel reject God as King, He shows them mercy in the moment. But their choice, as always, has a consequence.By Dev Blair

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The Ark (1 Samuel 4-7)

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The Ark confronts us with the question: Who can stand before a Holy God? The Ark points us to Jesus and our great need for Him.By Chris Ekins

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The Search for a Good and Trustworthy Leader (1 Samuel 2:12-3:21)

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Humanity is in an endless cycle of searching for leaders. Political, religious, global. Someone who can be trusted to deliver on what they promise. Someone who is good and wants the ultimate good for others. Our passage gives us a handful of what God wants in His coming Leader; Jesus.By Dev Blair

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1 Samuel 1:1-2:11

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Listen in as Michael Dasey kicks off our new series on 1 Samuel.By Michael Dasey

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Going Deep - Prayerfully Dependent & Relationally Honest (James 5:13-20)

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James wraps up his letter in a very James way. Pushing hard into what it means to be the church. He isn't satisfied with God's people being surface-level in their spirituality - he wants them to go deeper because that's where all the good stuff happens.By Dev Blair

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Good Friday (Romans 5:6-11)

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The Cross of Christ was both the worst and best thing that ever happened. To fully understand the beauty of the cross, we need to understand it in light of it's dark background. What did the Cross achieve for us?By Chris Ekins

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How to wait well for Jesus' return (James 5:7-12)

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Living with the hope of Jesus' return shapes the way we face suffering and relate to others. Are you waiting well? Guest preacher Ben Molyneux.By Ben Molyneaux

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Don't be a Want-Monster Gold-Diggger (James 4:1-12)

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How can we enjoy better fellowship with other believers and have a more intimate relationship with God?By Chris Ekins

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James 3:13-18

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Listen in as Dev takes us through this part of James.By Dev Blair

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James 3:1-12

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Listen in as Chris takes us through this part of James.By Chris Ekins

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James 2:14-26

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By Michael Dasey

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Don't show favouritism (James 2:1-13)

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God has all sorts of souls that make up His church. Part of loving each other well is treating each other as He sees us. Every soul has equal value as an image-bearer of the Creator. Come and have a heart check as James hits up this issue in the early church.By Dev Blair

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Quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger (James 1:19-27)

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What's an indicator that our faith is genuine? James reckons it's our response to God's Word. How receptive we are to it, whether we 'hear' and 'do' what it says, and whether it's transforming our lives in the everyday.By Dev Blair

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How to handle temptation (James 1:12-18)

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Trials often lead to temptations. How can we resist them when they come? And what should we do when we cave in?By Chris Ekins

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One of the best promises in the Bible! (James 1:1-12)

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As believers navigate through the trials and challenges of life, God provides all we need. James writes to change the perspective of the early Christians and exhorts them to live a crown-worthy life.By Dev Blair

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Loving those who don't know Jesus yet (2 Corinthians 5:10-6:2)

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One of the most loving (and awkward) things we can do is point others to Jesus. Here are 4 good reasons to push through the awkward and to have a crack.By Chris Ekins

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Love One Another (1 John 4:7-21)

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The command is so clear and simple. So why is it so hard? And how can we do it?By Chris Ekins

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Summer Lovin' - Our Love For God (Matthew 22:34-40)

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Sometimes, our relationship with God can feel a little distant or abstract. Jesus modelled for us what an all-encompassing, intimate, and obedient love towards God looks like. Come and check out how 2025 can be a year where you grow in your love for God.By Dev Blair

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How will you move FORWARD in 2025? (Revelation 22:1-21)

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In an uncertain world, certainty is attractive. Somethings we can never be certain about, but God says there are some things we can be very sure of. It's these things that need to shape our life. Come and check out what John sees that has encouraged the saints for millennia!By Dev Blair

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Working As A Marine Inspector In The United States Coast Guard - With MST1 Gavin Kline 57:55

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In this episode of the Coast To Coasties Podcast, I sit down with MST1 Gavin Kline and discuss the highly requested episode of what the job of being a Marine Inspector involves. Marine Inspections is a highly sought after career to get into for the Coast Guard because of the plentiful career opportunities after the Coast Guard and for the amazing w…

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Certainty is the new...sexy (Revelation 19:1-21)

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In an uncertain world, certainty is attractive. Somethings we can never be certain about, but God says there are some things we can be very sure of. It's these things that need to shape our life. Come and check out what John sees that has encouraged the saints for millennia!By Dev Blair