Episode #20
The Cost of Admission — From the ER to Disaster Zones: What Community Really Costs with Jenn Miller
In Episode Four of Cost of Admission, Nick Lavery welcomes Jenn Miller, an ER nurse and co-founder of the disaster response nonprofit Beacon Rescue, for a raw conversation about what it takes to serve communities in their darkest moments. From hurricane-ravaged towns in North Carolina to earthquake zones in Turkey, Jenn opens up about the training, the faith, and the personal cost behind a life devoted to showing up for others. Together, Nick and Jenn discuss: • The difference between wanting to help and being equipped to help • Why self-reliance is a responsibility, not just a personal choice • The power of partnership when coordinating disaster relief • Humility as the foundation of any strong, high-performing community • The physical and emotional toll of frontline service • Faith, recovery, and knowing when to rest As communities across the country continue to face disaster and disruption, this episode is a reminder that the people who show up first are often the ones who've quietly paid the greatest cost to be ready.
