1211 Podcast

The God Story Behind 1211 | Episode 14

1211 Podcast – The God Story Behind the Mic (How This Podcast Was Born + The Weight of Teaching Scripture)Jackson opens the 1211 podcast with prayer and shares the “God story” of how the show began despite his reluctance and fear of accountability when teaching scripture. He recounts being promoted to director of sales in Nashville as a refining season, then receiving repeated prompts in 2025 to write, speak, and start a podcast. A providential run-in with Zach Day led him to The Podcast House in Franklin, removing his practical excuses, while financial pressure—including a 40% pay cut—tested his commitment as he sensed God calling him to release weekly episodes. He describes naming the podcast from a vision of “discipline” and Hebrews 12:11, then receives confirmation when a former coworker, Troy, reveals he had the same 1211 concept years earlier. Jackson ties the story to Moses and Jonah, urging listeners to say yes to God’s calling before it passes to someone else.

BPN Last Man Standing Recap (107 miles) | Episode 13

1211 Podcast – 107 Miles in Texas: Backyard Ultra Lessons, Community, and Staying Available to GodJackson returns after a short hiatus to recap running the BPN Go One More Backyard Ultra in Austin, Texas, explaining the last-man-standing format and highlighting standout athletes including winner Mark Doddle (73 laps/306 miles), Harvey Lewis, and veteran Mike Egan, who continued through severe mud after his wheelchair locked up. He shares how his crew—his wife Kaitlyn, friends Braxton Bonds, Dr. K Brandon Inger, and Dave Turner—made the effort possible, stressing the biblical importance of community and pure heart posture amid high-profile environments. Choosing no music to stay spiritually attentive, he describes divine conversations, spiritual warfare and taking thoughts captive, and a night incident where he stopped to help an injured runner, Isaac, while others ran past. He covers trail-vs-road lessons, foot care, shoes, nutrition, and a hydration mistake that led him to stop at 107 miles, then closes with repentance, a reminder that the podcast can’t replace time with God, and encouragement to steward callings and “finish the race” in faith. 00:00 Welcome and Prayer01:16 Backyard Ultra Explained04:52 Elite Runners Spotlight07:17 Mike Egan Inspiration10:14 Crew and Community14:43 Humility and Motives21:12 Running Without Distractions23:56 Strength and Mental Warfare27:02 Discern the Source27:39 Runner in the Bushes31:25 The Power of Yes33:07 Trail Running Lessons34:58 Foot Care and Shoes36:46 Fueling Like an Ultra38:47 Hydration Goes Wrong42:02 Calling It at 10744:34 Next Training Chapter47:33 Podcast as a Tool49:10 Obedience and Endurance

Exposing Human Trafficking with Bryan Weight | Episode 12

1211 Podcast – Operation Light Shine: Fighting Child Exploitation, Funding Front-Line Law Enforcement, and Protecting Kids OnlineJackson welcomes inaugural guest Brian Waite, executive director of Operation Light Shine, and prays for awareness and action against human trafficking and child exploitation. Brian explains the nonprofit was founded about five and a half years ago to fill a front-line funding gap by providing law enforcement with salary reimbursements, vehicles, training, and technology, noting major disparities between counter-narcotics and trafficking/exploitation funding. He shares the organization has grown to nearly $4.5M in funding this year, partners with the Tim Tebow Foundation, and has helped identify and rescue 486 victims and arrest over 700 perpetrators. The conversation highlights online grooming through gaming and apps, risks like sleepovers and unmonitored devices, recommends Bark phones, warns about Roblox and Discord, and urges parents to listen without judgment, educate themselves, and break the silence by getting involved and supporting vetted organizations. 00:00 Welcome and Prayer01:27 Operation Light Shine Mission02:33 Filling the Funding Gap04:34 Fundraising and Growth05:32 Brian's Calling Story07:09 Where Exploitation Happens08:24 Devices as the New Threat11:08 Online Grooming to Trafficking13:26 Risk Factors and Family Abuse16:14 Ages Most Affected16:58 Parent Boundaries and Listening20:57 Device Rules and Bark Phone23:39 Dangerous Apps and Costs25:10 Kid Safe Phone Setup26:52 Mission Wins Defined28:20 Inside The Darkness33:18 Faith Under Pressure37:23 Stop Staying Silent39:31 Funding And Impact Math43:42 How To Get Involved45:40 Young Adult Recruitment49:17 Resources And Closing

The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ | Episode 11

1211 Podcast – Good Friday to Resurrection Sunday: Crucifixion Prophecy, the Empty Tomb, and the Call to True Discipleship; Jackson opens a special 1211 Podcast episode recorded on Good Friday and released on Resurrection Sunday with prayer, then teaches through Old Testament prophecies and Gospel accounts showing biblical alignment around Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. He connects Psalm 22, Isaiah 53, Exodus 12, Zechariah, and Psalm 69 to Matthew 26–28 and Luke 24, highlighting details like mocking, pierced hands and feet, casting lots, sour wine, the torn temple curtain, and eyewitness moments after the empty tomb, including Jesus eating with and appearing to disciples. He also cites Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians 15, and Revelation to emphasize Christ raised on the third day and the defeat of death. Jackson closes urging repentance, Scripture-first faith, and fruit-bearing discipleship, warning against lukewarm “Christmas and Easter only” Christianity and calling believers to make disciples.

Money, Gratitude, and the Heart Posture of Abundance | Episode 10

Money, Gratitude, and the Heart Posture of Abundance (Numbers 14, Ecclesiastes 5, Matthew 6, Hebrews 13)Jackson opens the 1211 Podcast with prayer and begins a multi-part series on money by focusing first on receiving from the Lord and cultivating gratitude rather than a “lack” mindset. Using Israel’s wilderness story, he explains that the first generation missed the promised land because of grumbling and distrust, while Caleb and Joshua entered because they had a different spirit (Numbers 14). He warns against comparison, bitterness, and loving money, citing Solomon’s conclusion that wealth is vanity and unsatisfying (Ecclesiastes 5). He emphasizes God’s sovereignty, personal stewardship, and that money is a tool—not an idol—because no one can serve God and money (Matthew 6). With personal examples, he urges seeking God first, rejecting anxiety about provision, and living content and free from love of money (Hebrews 13).00:00 Welcome and Series Intro01:19 Prayer for Provision02:16 Abundance Not Lack06:14 Israelites and Gratitude08:13 Caleb and Joshua Example12:52 Solomon on Money Vanity17:24 Personal Gratitude Shift25:08 Money as Tool Not Idol27:57 Seek First Kingdom35:57 Anxiety and Daily Trust37:38 Contentment and Closing