Diakonos: A Cop‘s Calling

What Do We Want Out Of Our Police Officers

Lauren joins Anthony on this episode. She shares some more insights on what it's like to be married to a cop and they also break down an article by Kathleen Dias called, "A letter to the American Public: Why you must decide what you want from cops". Make sure to check out the below links related to the show:
Ellicott & Co:
https://www.ellicott.co/
Diakonos Podbean Site:
https://diakonosacc.podbean.com/
Interview with BLM Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors discussing BLM's satanic ties:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udEnerFMVaY
 
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Lt. Glenn Stoltzfus Episode

Lt. Glenn Stoltzfus talks about his unique and interesting background and how he ended up having the call to be a police officer. We talk about some heavy cases and incidents he was involved in and some unique training and perspective he has received regarding trauma and it's relation to criminal activity. He brings his Christian worldview to the conversation. He brings humor to the conversation. He brings talk of chickens to the conversation.  You will be moved and you will laugh throughout this episode.

Chief Berkihiser (Ret.) Part 2 and the OKCPD Officer Involved Shooting

Anthony breaks down an officer involved shooting involving Oklahoma City PD and the charges of manslaughter brought against 5 police officers as a result.  Then during part two of the interview with Retired Chief Jarrad Berkihiser the conversation continues about his career, the toll it can take and does take, leadership, and a whole host of other topics.
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Chief Jarrad Berkihiser (Ret.) Part 1

This is part one of a two part conversation with Retired Chief Jarrad Berkihiser of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police.  In it he talks about the challenges of 2020 and events that led up to his untimely retirement.  He also speaks about the law enforcement history in his family and his journey into the profession and calling.
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Det. Gary Lowe Episode

On this episode Det. Gary Lowe critiques Anthony's wall art, shares stories from his career, and gets after our main mission, the Gospel.  He brings the humor, describes the heaviness of the job, and brings the heat of truth.
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Launch Episode with Lauren Weaver

In this launch episode, Sgt. Anthony Weaver (Ret.) lays out how this podcast came to be, the mission/goals of the podcast, and his wife, Lauren, speaks about her thoughts and observations as the wife of a police officer.
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