Faith, Community, and Life Beyond the Badge

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 174

Former Seattle police officer and Mission First Alliance Executive Director Jeremy Wade joins us to discuss the personal toll of public-safety work—and why faith, identity, and community matter long before a crisis hits. Drawing on 13 years with the Seattle Police Department, including his work in training, peer support, and officer wellness, Jeremy shares how his own struggles reshaped his sense of purpose and led him to build a nationwide alliance serving first responders and their families.

The conversation explores the risks of tying identity too closely to the badge, the need for proactive spiritual support, and the power of collaboration among chaplains, churches, nonprofits, and public-safety professionals. Jeremy also explains the free resources, events, and connections available through Mission First Alliance and offers a clear message to anyone suffering in silence: you are not alone, and there is real hope.

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