Freedom Isn’t Doing What You Want - Lessons from an F-16 Fighter Pilot

About this episode

Phill Cochran shares insights from his experiences as a fighter pilot and pastor, relating them to the Christian life.

What can an F-16 fighter pilot teach us about the Christian life? Hosts Scott Brown and Jason Dohm sit down with Phill Cochran—former fighter pilot and longtime pastor—to discuss his new book, Lessons Learned at the Speed of Sound . Drawing from real experiences in high-pressure flight, Phill shares vivid illustrations that point to deeper spiritual realities—discipline, perseverance, warning, and trust. From “tightening your G-suit” to avoiding the “death spiral,” this conversation shows how God uses pressure to shape His people and prepare them to live faithfully with eternity in view. 

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott Brown, Jason Dohm

Guest: Phill Cochran

Topics covered

• Christian life
• discipline
• perseverance
• spiritual realities
• pressure
• faithfulness

Keywords

• F-16 fighter pilot
• Christianity
• spiritual growth
• discipline
• trust
• perseverance
• high-pressure situations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Church & Family Life

Books & works: Lessons Learned at the Speed of Sound

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