Ep 228: Jacob Coyne: Ponies on a Dirt Bike Track

Jacob Coyne—founder of Stay Here—joins Levi and Jennie for an honest, hope-filled conversation about suicide prevention, mental health, and what it looks like to love people like Jesus when they’re hurting. This episode goes deep, but it’s also packed with practical help and real stories of lives being saved.

You’ll hear how Stay Here equips churches, schools, and students to recognize warning signs, start the conversation, and take action—plus why purpose, community, and courage matter more than we think. And if you’re listening and you’ve been battling dark thoughts, please know this: you’re seen, you’re loved, and help is available. Don’t carry it alone—stay here.

Connect with us on social!

Jacob: @jacobcoyne

Stay Here: @stayhereorg

Levi: @levilusko

Jennie: @jennielusko

Fresh Life Church: @freshlife

[Links]

Stay Here (resources + live chat): https://bit.ly/4r0zmH7

ACT Suicide Prevention Training: https://bit.ly/3LmD5zS

Stay Here Student Ambassador Program: https://bit.ly/3LTmB2g

Stay Here Lifeline Bands: https://bit.ly/3YQGPwx

Get the 5 Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY

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Time Stamps

0:00:03 – A heads-up: this conversation goes heavy (and hopeful)

0:01:46 – Why Jacob started Stay Here after devastating losses

0:07:25 – Lifeline bands, 988 access, and taking hope into schools

0:31:15 – Rocket ship vs. home: choosing to build what lasts

0:50:37 – The ACT training in real life: a bridge, a friend, and a saved life

1:01:35 – If you’re hurting: speak up, get help, and stay here