In this week's episode, Nole is back with another lesson learned during the record-breaking snowfall at his house. During the storm, Nole pushed himself past the point of exhaustion and paid the price for it. In this short episode, he shares a few of the things he did wrong and talks about how he plans on approaching these kinds of challenges in the future. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsThe Fire You Carry Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com 

In this week's episode, Kevin interviews Trevor Williams of The Williams Key. Trevor has an amazing and very unique life story. From growing up as a missionary in Africa and Haiti, living through the earthquake in Haiti, and then onto becoming a firefighter with L.A. County and eventually launching his own brand of forcible entry tools. He is also a husband and a father which leads to the topic of balancing work with life. This one is not to be missed. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsThe Williams Key on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@TheWilliamsKeyThe Williams Key on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/thewilliamskey/Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com 

In this week's episode, Nole is joined by Andrew Lawrence of A Warriors Perspective Podcast. Andrew came up to the mountain to bring supplies and help dig out some of Nole's neighbors and once all that was done, record an episode. Andrew tells the story of his buddies falling through a roof on a structure fire and how that experience led him into dealing with his post-traumatic stress. Whether or not you think PTS is an issue in your life the lessons here will be good for you to learn. Thank you for listening! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsNole Needs Help - A Warriors Perspective Podcast.https://open.spotify.com/episode/3twgzoiMYKsbrLrQq20Kti?si=5feec74aab554318The Atlantic Incident Footage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xds5O4p2iek&ab_channel=LLNThe Atlantic Incident News Story. https://www.statter911.com/2015/05/22/caught-on-video-four-los-angeles-county-firefighters-fall-through-roof-of-abandoned-casino/Andrew's Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/alawrence7/Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com 

In this special bonus episode, Nole talks through his family's experience during the #snowmageddon2023 that hit the San Bernardino Mountains in late February 2023. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsNole Needs Help - A Warriors Perspective Podcast.https://open.spotify.com/episode/3twgzoiMYKsbrLrQq20Kti?si=5feec74aab554318Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com 

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined by David Liapis for a conversation that you should not miss. David's family has walked through suffering for a long time and David's thoughts on this journey are honest and insightful. He also takes us a little bit behind the scenes on the launch of Space Force which is fascinating and clearly distracting to both Kevin and Nole as they attempt to derail the entire episode to satisfy their curiosity. Make sure you follow the links in the show notes to David's blog and books! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsNole Needs Help - A Warriors Perspective Podcast. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3twgzoiMYKsbrLrQq20Kti?si=5feec74aab554318David's Blog, Pens and Picks.https://pensandpicks.com/The Breaking of the Dawn - By David Liapishttps://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Dawn-David-Liapis/dp/1449717861/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NI4ZLETJ9HKK&keywords=david%20a%20liapis&qid=1677185118&sprefix=david%20a%20liapi%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR3fSbMg2HlMZ7O3HPlpGOtU5_bLCOok3OMR8sFOZpOG9Jh2jXmzVnaHJsoLove Unconditional - By David Liapishttps://www.amazon.com/Love-Unconditional-David-Liapis/dp/1449779794/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3NI4ZLETJ9HKK&keywords=david%20a%20liapis&qid=1677185135&sprefix=david%20a%20liapi%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-2&fbclid=IwAR27IfmUXIHsdkwBOG4rqD3Z2kjlLnvYne9tLGx_VtwVOFm9zLZPe7s1cYgSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com 

In this week's episode we continue the story with Pastor Jerel and bring Pastor BJ into the conversation as they talk about what passing the torch looks like in their church from one pastor to another. We also talk through some of the key ideas in any passing of the torch situation along with some other fun topics. Kevin and I both really enjoyed this episode, don't miss it! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsCalvary Chapel Joshua Springs.https://www.joshuasprings.com/Calvary Chapel Joshua Springs Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/joshuasprings/Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com 

For this week's episode Kevin and I made the pilgrimage out to Yucca Valley to sit down with Pastor Jerel Hagerman. Pastor Jerel has one of the more amazing stories we've ever heard and both of us were deeply impacted by it. We know you will be too so don't skip this one! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsCalvary Chapel Joshua Springs. https://www.joshuasprings.com/Calvary Chapel Joshua Springs Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/joshuasprings/Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com 

In this week's episode, Kevin is joined by Captain Mark McCurdy of Los Angeles County Fire and The Fire Officer Project. Captain McCurdy is one of the best we know when it comes to leadership and training and we can't wait for you to hear his episode. If you are not already doing so make sure you follow the links below and get subscribed to his podcast, listen to his episodes and leave him a review, just make sure you mention you found him here! Thank you for listening!Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Officer Project Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/thefireofficerproject/The Fire Officer Project Podcast.https://open.spotify.com/show/28kh0FLvN12ndSvbRuch0O?si=12123eb3ebb147cfThe Fire Officer Project Website.https://thefireofficerproject.com/Leaders Eat Last.https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others-ebook/dp/B00DGZKQM8No Non-Sense Leadership.https://www.amazon.com/No-Non-Sense-Leadership-Realistic-Approach/dp/1700693409The Fire Inside, Firefighters Talk About Their Lives.https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Inside-Firefighters-About-Their/dp/0060176652The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this episode, Kevin and Nole are joined by Justin Kalnas. Justin is an all-around good dude and a known savage. Together we talk through his time as a fire explorer for multiple departments, to his time as a Sheriff's Deputy, and into his career now with L.A. County Fire. This episode is replete with great life lessons that you do not want to miss. And as an added bonus, Nole announces the hero workout we will be doing for the month of February. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole talk about James 1:2-3, a passage that they've both been memorizing as part of a Bible memorization challenge they are both in. It's something that both men don't really feel like they have a solid grasp on and so this episode is more of an opportunity to explore that and an open invitation to you, the podcast listener to get involved in the conversation. Make sure you follow the link below and get into our Discord group so we can talk about this! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin talk about how much they hate the seasons of waiting in life. It's a reality for everyone that there will be times when we feel like we're in between where we are going. How do we walk through that time without wasting it? If you aren't in a season of waiting, you will likely be in one soon. Join us on this episode and hear how we've squandered times of waiting in the past and how we are working to capitalize on that time now. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecords"Wait So Long" - Trampled By Turtleshttps://youtu.be/vGh-EvmZVCQEpisode 16 with "Pops", Leon Broussard IIIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/016-leon-broussard-iii-husband-father-business-owner/id1530289584?i=1000502416439Bullet Journal Method. https://youtu.be/fm15cmYU0IMSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole talk about their fight against letting the old man in. This is a topic that is very real for both of us right now, albeit for different reasons. We are sure that at some point in your life, it's something you've delt with as well and because of that, we're sure you'll enjoy this conversation. Make sure you go to your podcasting app and leave us a review if you're able to do so, it's tremendously helpful to us in the world of algorithms in which the podcast lives. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined by Tyler Napier. Tyler and Nole have been friends since they worked together at Hume when they were both teenagers. Tyler and his wife Michelle have 3 daughters of their own plus 3 adopted boys, the story of the process that led to that adoption is both heartwarming and heart-wrenching. Tyler doesn't sugarcoat it and shares honestly about his thoughts and experiences both good and bad. And in addition to that you get to hear about his experience dealing with the satanic temple as a member of his local school board. Don't miss this one, both Kevin and I really enjoyed this interview. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

This week Kevin and I are joined by Todd Bradstreet of the Murrieta Fire Department. Todd is a Captain and Chaplain for his department and in this episode, we get into how and why Todd became a Chaplain, along with some of his experiences dealing with loss and tragedy in his own family.  Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsLily Kelly Ministries.https://www.lilykellyministries.org/Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

This week Kevin and I talk about our plans for the new year, including the things we intend to carry forward from last year. We would love to hear what you guys are planning on working on and would love to have you join us in our Discord group. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

This week Kevin and I are joined by Charlie Brown of Next Rung. Charlie is a Firefighter Paramedic with Glendale Fire. He is a husband and a father and is a co-founder of Next Rung. Next Rung is a nonprofit that exists to help people in the First Responder community deal with difficult or traumatic experiences. Charlie is clearly passionate about mental health and his work through Next Rung is having a positive impact in people's lives across the Nation. Don't miss this one! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/programs/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/Next Rung Website. https://www.nextrung.org/Next Rung Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/next_rung/Charlie Brown's Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/nextrungcb/The Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin discuss the most recent class of their non-profit The Fire Up Program. We continue to be blown away at how impactful this endeavor has been and we cannot wait to see YOU out there at one of our future classes. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsDonate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/The Fire Up Program Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined by Joel Weldon. Joel currently works as a voice actor for companies like Ford and Carls Junior. He also teaches others to learn how to use their voice to its full potential and become better communicators. In the past, he spent 8 summers at Hume Lake Christian Camps doing music, along with traveling the country playing music, putting our records, and writing songs for himself and others. We had a lot of fun on this recording and learned a lot along the way, enjoy!Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsJoel's website. https://www.joelweldonvoices.com/Joel's voice acting and public speaking courses. https://eyponline.thinkific.com/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin are joined by Dustin Schlegel. Dustin is Nole's brother-in-law and someone that Nole respects and admires greatly. Dustin shares his story of choosing to move his family across the country from Colorado to Tennessee without a job or a place to live. He also shares some outstanding life lessons through his story of leaving his current job to launch his own business. Don't miss this one! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsReliance Appliance Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/relianceappliancetn/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined once again by our good friend Rich Zuniga. Rich is here to talk about why he left behind the world of YouTube and Podcasting and to share what he is working on now. This is a fun episode with lots of laughter so don't miss it. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsDonate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/El Chango Tattoo Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/elchangotattoos/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin is joined by Mikhail Nayfeld of Heroes and Villains Entertainment. Mikhail has a great perspective on life, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to family. This is a great and entertaining conversation so don't miss this one! Thank you for listening. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsHeroes and Villianshttps://heroesandvillains-ent.com/#aboutDonate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/Lungu Law Group, Estate Planning, Trusts, Families.https://lungulawgroup.com/schedule-online/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole talk about conflict. This topic arose from a situation Nole recently dealt with and spurred a conversation that you will find beneficial. This is likely a topic you've never really thought about too much but as you'll see there's a lot to break down here. Enjoy.  Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsDonate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/Lungu Law Group, Estate Planning, Trusts, Families.https://lungulawgroup.com/schedule-online/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin talk about why the motivations behind your actions matter, even if what you are doing is a "good" thing. We also recap Class 3 of The Fire Up Program, and we're asking for your help so make sure you listen to the end of the episode to find out how you can partner with us.  Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsDonate to The Fire Up Program.https://fireupprogram.com/donate/Lungu Law Group, Estate Planning, Trusts, Families. https://lungulawgroup.com/schedule-online/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, we are back with Dr. Sam Ho! This might be the first time in the history of our podcast that we've had the same guest 2 weeks in a row. We enjoyed the first conversation with Dr. Ho but we left too much untalked about so, here is round two. This time we're talking about the ways Dr. Ho works with his patients at his practice, many of whom are athletes. How he deals with common injuries, and what he recommends to help prevent those injuries. We also get into some fun stories from some of the triathlons that he has participated in. Enjoy. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsDr. Sam Ho's Website.https://www.mychiroplus.com/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin are joined by Dr. Sam Ho. Kevin has been a patient of Dr. Ho for the last couple of years and was impressed by his story, commitment to his family, and drive. Dr. Ho's story is a fantastic example of a family's tenacity and bravery to escape communism and pursue a better life in the United States. We actually ran out of time to talk to the Doctor about everything we wanted to so this one is going to end up being part one of a series. Thank you for listening! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsDr. Sam Ho's Website.https://www.mychiroplus.com/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined once again by Jeremy Stalnecker. Jeremy is the CEO of Mighty Oaks, hosts several of his own podcast, and has written multiple books. Every time we talk to Jeremy we come away having learned something and motivated to be better in our own lives, this conversation is no different. Make sure you follow the links in the show notes to subscribe to Jeremy's podcasts, read his blog, and while you're at it go buy one of his books. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsJeremy's Website. https://www.jeremystalnecker.com/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin & Nole give a recap of last week's Memorial Stair Climb event with our sponsor Core Health and Fitness. We throw down the gauntlet for the first time in far too long with a fitness challenge that you may recognize. And, we invite you to join us for our first ever A.M.A. style discussion over in our Discord group. Don't miss this one, we've got multiple calls to action in here and we need your support! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin is joined by Sean Steward. In his triumphant return to the podcast, Sean talks about the importance of sports, athletics and just being active for kids. He and Kevin also talk about finding balance in those arenas, the workplace, and at home.  This is a fun episode to listen to and one you will get a lot out of. Thank you for listening! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined by former Master Chief in the Navy, David Dearie. David spent a career in the Navy and now has his own podcast where he talks about leadership with other members of the military. Additionally, he also founded a non-profit that teaches leadership courses to enlisted members of the military. Follow the links below and subscribe to David's podcast to hear more. Register for the memorial stair climb event on 9/11!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdflYSZEq7_msTzev6qOLK4xfZWN88GXx8nuzDh662Fh-Mpw/viewformDavid's Podcast, Lead On - Lessons From Military Leaders.https://open.spotify.com/show/2O6X1ATS4CE1pPsEHVOxqg Enlisted Leadership Foundation.https://www.enlistedleadershipfoundation.org/ Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin are joined by Jim Stitzinger. Jim is a Pastor at Crossroads Community Church in Valencia CA, he serves as a Chaplain with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department and he is a husband and father. Jim has some great stories and perspectives in this interview, both Nole and Kevin were taking notes during the episode of all the takeaways they want to apply to their own lives. We know you'll get some good stuff out of this episode, make sure you listen all the way through this one.....Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsA Warriors Perspective Podcast.https://open.spotify.com/show/689n6J4KYGZIHzW4GbLzwQCrossroads Community Church.https://lifeatcrossroads.org/ Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole discuss the topic of selfishness. With stories of some of the areas of life, we struggle with selfishness and why we think it's an important thing to be aware of and fight. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsJason Teter's Instagram. Go tell him to launch his podcast, Triumph!https://www.instagram.com/teter_n/Travis Knabe's Instagram. Go tell him to launch his podcast, Trumph!https://www.instagram.com/knabetravis/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole talk tattoos, Nole's complete lack of podcast listening, and why looking at the sun is critical. Enjoy!Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined by Danny Coon. Danny is currently retired after a long and impactful career in law enforcement. He worked as a Military Police Officer in the United States Army and spent the rest of his time working for Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department where he retired at the rank of sergeant. Danny is passionate about issues confronting the first responder communities, especially regarding faith and post-traumatic stress injury. Danny writes articles for his website, Bullet Proof First Responder (link below) in order to provide awareness and tools for the first responder communities and their families. In this episode, we focus primarily on the subject of courage, which his most recent article addresses as well. Make sure you follow the links below to read more from Danny, we believe it is well worth your time. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsBullet Proof First Responder. https://bulletprooffirstresponder.com/courage/The Cheyane Caldwell Storyhttps://bulletprooffirstresponder.com/live-by-faith-not-by-fate/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin gives us an update on his continuing recovery from neck surgery and some lessons being learned through it. Nole talks about getting defeated in a workout and how that experience highlighted some weaknesses and failures. Nole also gives an update on the continuing disciplinary process he is going through with Los Angeles County Fire. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined again by Dave Tebo. Dave is one of our fellow cadre members at The Fire Up Program, a great husband, father, leader, and a well-known savage in many realms of life. We recorded this episode based on a conversation we had after our recent podcast discussing quotes from Jordan Petersen. Dave shared with us a quote we missed and we worked on tying it back to some Biblical truths. This is a great conversation, but, make sure you listen to the end to hear how Dave recently had an experience training jujitsu that he has never had before in his 15 years of training. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole talk about some of Nole's favorite Jordan Peterson quotes. As with everything related to Jordan Peterson there is a lot to unpack here. Enjoy the conversation and we'd love to hear your take on these or your own favorite quotes from JP or anyone else. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole talk through the reality of dealing with "false summits" in life. A false summit is when we have a plan or a goal and we feel we are about to achieve it, but life steps in and we realize we're not going to accomplish what we thought we were going to, at least not in the time frame we originally thought. How do we deal with that?Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole delve into the tendency many of us have to get stuck reliving the glory days when we accomplished something we perceived as good, or special. The temptation to allow this to become an excuse to not work as hard as we should is real and something that we have both struggled with. We talk about this through the lens of Uncle Rico, and if you have ever watched Napoleon Dynamite, you instantly will understand the connection. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Nole goes solo to talk about his ongoing battle with the temptation to cheat during his solo workouts. The desire to cheat in the small areas in life will bleed over into other areas and life and grow, so it needs to be fought and conquered at the lowest level in your life possible, for me, that's my workouts. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin shares some great insight on why instant gratification never ends up bringing true gratification, especially when looked at through the lens of time.  He also gets into goal setting vs habit building and other aspects of the process of work that is required if you are going to be a better man today than you were yesterday. Don't miss this one! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's epsode Kevin and I are Joined by Jarvis Anderson Jr. Jarvis has a background in boxing, basket ball and a lot more. He currently competes at the National level in bodybuilding and he has set a goal for himself to make it to the Olympic stage. He is also the man the has rebuilt Kevin after his injury, getting him back to being strong enough to return to the firehouse and get back to full duty. Jarvis has a great attitude and brings a lot of good life & training lessons in this episode.  Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsJarvis' Instagram.https://instagram.com/no_excuses_lifestyle?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Nole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Fire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Fire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode Kevin challenges Nole with a great topic; are we making idols out of comfort and entertainment? There are so many areas of our lives that we intentionally put ourselves into uncomfortable situations because we know the outcomes will be beneficial. Are we doing that same thing in our lives at home as husbands and fathers? This is a fun episode with some great stories, don't miss it!Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for the Fire Up Program!https://fireupprogram.com/Fire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this episode, Kevin and Nole are joined by Matt Belcastro. Matt is an active duty Marine, currently at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2. He is a husband and father, devoted to his faith, his family, and his fitness. This episode has a lot of great knowledge about leadership, both in the workplace and at home. We also talk about Mighty Oaks where Matt and Kevin met recently and of course, we talk fitness. Enjoy. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for The Fire Up Program!https://venturathlete.ck.page/fireup/waitlistFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this episode, Kevin and I are excited to be joined by Mike Yarbrough of The Wolf & Iron Podcast. Mike and his podcast were integral in Kevin and I launching our own podcast and through the years we have both benefited from Mike's wisdom and ability to communicate in a clear and concise way on topics ranging from being a man in today's culture to raising children, marriage and beyond. We cover a good amount of ground with Mike in the episode and it is one you do not want to miss.  Make sure you follow the links below to learn more about Mike, check out his podcast, his books and his other businesses. We encourage you to subscribe to his podcast and while you're at it buy a t-shirt or some beard oil.Wolf & Iron Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/wolfandiron/?hl=enWolf & Iron Website.https://wolfandiron.com/pages/aboutRustic & Main.https://rusticandmain.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw9e6SBhB2EiwA5myr9hlKmV4o_h96Ze8EkrSlqQTxryBWbiI3Js31tSvzlwNnUDh4Ae5CxBoCHjcQAvD_BwE The Foundry.https://wolfandiron.com/pages/the-foundry-landingWolf And Iron Podcast.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wolf-iron-virtues-skills-manliness/id1101885416Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for The Fire Up Program!https://venturathlete.ck.page/fireup/waitlistFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this episode, Kevin and Nole talk about Kevin's recent trip to one of Mighty Oaks Legacy Programs. Mighty Oaks is a non-profit ministry that helps veterans and first responders deal with post-traumatic stress and build resiliency to deal with the traumatic parts of life and the job. We also get an update on Kevin's injury and find out when he'll be able to return to work.  Branden Kunath Episode.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1325479/6597604Jeremy Stalnecker Episode.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1325479/8447336 Mighty Oaks Website.https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/Jeremy Stalnecker's Podcast.https://open.spotify.com/show/4KRlvV3958YtuVFfMiSCXC?si=11946cdba9c94f3c&nd=1 Wolf And Iron Podcast.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wolf-iron-virtues-skills-manliness/id1101885416Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for The Fire Up Program!https://venturathlete.ck.page/fireup/waitlistFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this episode, Kevin and I are very excited to have Captain Kevin Tobia join us. KT is widely respected here at Los Angeles County Fire and had a great career here that spanned 34 years. His leadership of the men he worked with was top-notch and was personally witnessed and experienced by both Kevin and Nole. On top of that KT is a great husband, father, and friend. This episode is filled with some of the wisdom the KT has gained from those years of experience and we know you will get something out of this one regardless of where you are at in life. Don't miss this one! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for The Fire Up Program!https://venturathlete.ck.page/fireup/waitlistFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this week's episode, Kevin and I talk with Kevin's buddy from the private academy they attended together many years ago, Derek Wreesman. Derek's first job as a full-time fireman was out in Arkansas but he's made his way back to the West Coast and now works for Ventura County Fire.  We talk with Derek about his journey, about being a father, and about starting his own podcast. Make sure you follow the links below and follow what Derek is doing out there, he's a good dude. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsShift Change Podcast.https://open.spotify.com/show/0ruqPlrgHxKBmuUCfN04NwDerek's Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/sunnydslam/?utm_medium=copy_linkNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for The Fire Up Program!https://venturathlete.ck.page/fireup/waitlistFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this episode, Kevin and I are joined by Travis Berenbach, a known savage. Travis recently attended class one of the Fire Up Program and together we talk through some of his experiences and thoughts on that. We also talk a lot about being a father and being present while also being a hardworking provider for the family. Don't miss this one! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enGet on the waiting list for The Fire Up Program!https://venturathlete.ck.page/fireup/waitlistFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

This week's episode is a really fun conversation with BJ Huether. BJ is the Associate Pastor of Calvary Chapel Joshua Springs. He has been booking shows for bands since he was 15 and has a lot of fun stories from those experiences. Kevin and I had a great time recording this in person out in Yucca Valley, don't miss this one!Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsLISTEN TO THISGhost Fever "Snake Bird"https://soundcloud.com/holyghostfeverBJ speaking this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dero1XzsXw&t=5s&ab_channel=JoshuaSpringsNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=enKevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=en Get on the waiting list for The Fire Up Program!https://venturathlete.ck.page/fireup/waitlistFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com

In this episode Kevin and Nole get into times they have experienced what some people call a "gut feeling", "the 6th sense" or even embarrassingly "spidey senses" and the lessons they have learned through those experiences. They also share some parenting lessons from their perspectives as fathers who are currently going through some challenging times. Don't miss this one, it's a lot more fun than this description makes it sound! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsThe Chats - "Smoko" (you need to watch this)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j58V2vC9EPc&ab_channel=TheChatsTim's Instagram post with attempted kidnapping.https://www.instagram.com/tv/CalZZxWAhFJ/?utm_medium=copy_link Get on the waiting list for The Fire Up Program!https://venturathlete.ck.page/fireup/waitlistFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/The Chats - Smoko 

In this very short episode, Nole talks through his thoughts on the phrase "Into The Storm", how it has been helpful to him in the past few months and how his perception of it has changed as he has gone into the current "storm". Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsGet on the waiting list for The Fire Up Program!https://venturathlete.ck.page/fireup/waitlistFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/

In this episode, Kevin and Nole break down more of what The Fire Up Program is,  why it has been amazing so far and how they intend to make it even better in the future with the rest of the cadre, Chris, Dave, and Jason.  Nole also shares a story that involves him getting called out by a friend, getting "stabbed in the front". Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsGet on the waiting list for The Fire Up Program!https://venturathlete.ck.page/fireup/waitlistFire Up Program Instagram Account.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/

In this episode, we are joined by Julian Serrano. Julian is a very motivated and inspirational firefighter and in this episode, we go into some of what has led Julian to become the man he is today, some of the challenges he has faced along the way, and how he plans to continue to grow and develop both as a man and a firefighter. Julian has a passion to help bring other guys up to the level that they want to be operating at in life and on the job and in order to begin to do that he has founded Prepared To Fight Fire, an online mentorship program geared towards the new or aspiring firefighter. Thank you for listening. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsPrepared To Fight Fire.https://preparedtofightfire.com/fit-for-duty-page1643822498183Julian's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/thejulianserrano/Join us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/

This episode is about honesty. We delve into it from multiple different perspectives including whether or not complaining about someone behind their back is dishonest, should you teach your kids to believe in the Tooth Fairy and more. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/

We are back after missing two episodes in a row! We are sorry about that by the way. Listen to this episode to catch up with us about why we missed two weeks and what is currently going on in life. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole talk through some of the ways they plan to make the new year, 2022 into a good one. In our opinion, there are likely going to be a lot of things that we can't change going on this year that we will probably not enjoy or agree with. But, that doesn't preclude us from taking action in our lives to do things that will ensure it is still a good year. Let us know what your plans are to make the most of this year!Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsWim Hof Breathing.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybOi4hjZFQ&ab_channel=WimHof "Resentment" by A Day To Remember. Nole's top song of 2021.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K0AmeM3BCQ&ab_channel=FueledByRamen"Weeping Window" by This Will Destroy You. A good example of Nole's "writing" music. Also often used when taking an ice bath for motivation.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBRbzQ3cqvo&ab_channel=walrusaudioeffects"Telepath" by Manchester Orchestra. The only "soft" song that made Nole's year in review on his music app.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R4gSeY0XtY&ab_channel=manchesterorchVEVO "Doorbell" Sebastian Maniscalo (watch this) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CznoAW2k1I&ab_channel=SebastianManiscalco"Dean Town" by Vulfpeck - Amazinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8Xhr5e9z48&ab_channel=VulfJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/

Merry Christmas! In this episode, we are joined once again by our Engineer Eric Eastlund as we talk about Christmas traditions, music, movies, and nostalgia. If you have little ones within earshot be advised that we let out some insider information regarding Elf On The Shelf and Santa Claus...Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecords"Socks" JD McPherson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swukov55ZuY&ab_channel=NewWestRecordsChristmas Songs Vol. 1 - Manchester Orchestrahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pkQienh_ZU&t=211s&ab_channel=ManchesterOrchestra"Santa Got Run Over By My Chevy" Manic Hispanichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMdVaXNAVsc&ab_channel=JohnnyProblemJoin us on Discord.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel.https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/

In this episode, Kevin talks with Miguel Aguilar about his incredible and inspiring story of being abandoned by his mom at age 12, ending up homeless at 16 to where he is now as a very successful entrepreneur. Miguel is very honest about the struggles he has had through life and the lessons he learned along the way. His willingness to share honestly the path that he has walked to get where he is today is humbling and we want to thank him for taking the time to sit down with Kevin and tell his story. There are a myriad of great lessons in this episode, do not miss this one. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsSelf-Made Family Apparel.https://www.slfmdfamily.com/Self-Made Training Facility. https://www.selfmadetrainingfacility.com/Miguel Aguilar on Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/selfmadefamilyinc/?hl=enMiguel Aguilar on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/MiguelAguilarRealtyWorldJoin us on Discord. https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy us a coffee to support the podcast.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy podcast apparel. https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/

Nole has been getting a lot of questions about where he stands on his department's vaccine mandate and how it is going to impact his job as a fireman.  In this week's episode, Nole briefly explains where the process is at currently, his personal stance on the mandate, and the possibility of losing his job as a fireman. Donate to the fight!https://lacountyfree.com/ Huge thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE5wFemwai8&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsJoin our Discord!https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy a shirt!https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/Buy us a coffee!https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/

This challenge was brought to us by a couple of our listeners! David and Edward started this one on their own and we decided to do it along with them. Join us! 

In this week's episode, Kevin and I break down Class Zero of the Fire Up Program. This Class Zero was meant to be a test run of our leadership, fitness, mental and spiritual challenge weekend and it exceeded all of our expectations. We developed this program with the help of Chris Runao of Prep and Defend, Dave Tebo, and Jason Teter. All of us are very excited to take this program live and get you involved. Listen and get fired up, our next class dates will be announced soon!Big thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in the podcast. Follow the Fire Up Program Instagram account!https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Follow the Prep and Defend Show Instagram account!https://www.instagram.com/prep_and_defend/Follow The Fire You Carry Instagram account!https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/

Kevin and I delve into one of our favorite subjects in this episode, mental toughness. We go over why we think you need it and some ways that we continue to develop it that you can incorporate it into your own life. Thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsJoin the waiting list for The Fire Up Program!https://venturathlete.ck.page/fireup/waitlistJoin us on Discord!https://discord.gg/XmTyP4KY4KFollow us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/?hl=en

In this episode, we wanted to keep things light as we know many of our listeners are going through a lot of stress right now. To that end, Kevin and I share funny and interesting encounters we've had on the job involving animals, odd situations, and some pranks thrown in for good measure. There are a couple of grisly details in one story here so listener discretion is advised. Thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsJoin the waiting list for The Fire Up Program!https://venturathlete.ck.page/fireup/waitlistJoin us on Discord!https://discord.gg/XmTyP4KY4KFollow us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/?hl=en

This episode will give you some great perspectives on facing adversity in your life or supporting others that are struggling, with cancer or anything else life throws at you. Make sure you share this episode with someone you think would benefit from it! Eric Eastlund is the new Engineer on our shift. He has been a fireman with our department for over ten years now. He and Kevin went through the tower together. Eric was diagnosed with cancer after about 6 years on the job and this episode focuses on the process of fighting it. Cancer is a scary diagnosis, and for firefighters, it is all too common. Eric's mindset, his willingness to fight on multiple fronts, and the strength he carries from his heritage as a member of the Chumash tribe, along with the support of those around him all added up to defeating cancer. Thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail"!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsFirefighter Cancer Support Network.https://firefightercancersupport.org/Join our Discord group and talk to us!https://discord.gg/aq3qpFATQNFollow us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/?hl=enBuy us a coffee to support the podcast!https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/?hl=enBuy shirts and hoodies here!https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/Buy some great coffee and support the podcast by using our discount code at checkout! code: thefireyoucarryhttps://www.firedeptcoffee.com/Get yourself some blue light-blocking glasses from our good friend Sean!https://thekatalyst.co/

In this special episode, we are partnering with Chris Ruano of the Prep and Defend Show! Together the three of us have a great conversation about how The Fire You Carry helped Chris launch his own podcast. Chris shares how his recent injury has been a blessing in disguise. And finally, we talk about our upcoming weekend live event for men, known as The Fire Up Program.  This weekend event will be a Fire Service inspired experience that  will provide opportunities for men to: Overcome physical challengesPush through mental roadblocksLearn leadership perspectives from fire service leadersDevelop personal leadershipIgnite the fire deep within you to become more of the man you want to beTo find out more about the next upcoming Fire-up Program event, you can join the waitlist here:  https://venturathlete.ck.page/fireup/waitlistFollow the Fire Up Progam Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Listen to The Prep and Defend Show with Chris Ruano and make sure you subscribe!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prep-and-defend/id1574390747Thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in the show!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecords

Short last-minute episode for you this week. We talk about a fitness challenge we are currently in with our MyZone heart rate monitors, Nole defends his workout methodology and we talk about the ethics of shopping carts, again. Enjoy! 

In this episode, we have the return of Kevin & Nole, sans guest! We love guests but this week we felt it would be good to talk to those of you in the audience that may be facing the reality of being fired in the near future. While we do not get political on this podcast we did want to share some of our thoughts on how to look at the current challenge that so many are facing right now and give you a couple of different ways to look at it and hopefully work through it. We also delve into some reasons that you might decide it's time to quit your current job and we share our thoughts on that as well. As mentioned in the episode if you want to reach out and talk to us personally on this stuff you're welcome to do so, just join our Discord group via the link below. Thank you for listening.Huge thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE5wFemwai8&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qBuy a shirt!https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/Buy us a coffee!https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/

In this episode, we sit down with Juan Huizar. Juan's family is originally from Mexico, they made the move to the Central Valley of California when Juan was 4. Juan grew up with hard-working role models from his parents and began learning the benefits of that hard work at age 9 when he started picking garlic in the fields. He worked hard in school, got involved in wrestling, and carried on the family dream of education as he went off to college and graduated with a degree. Juan is now the President of Sage Real Estate out of Long Beach, is married, and has 2 daughters. This is a great story of a family's pursuit of the American Dream, don't miss it. Thank you to Facedown records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in the show!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTUJuan's webinar he created for the listeners of this podcast that are interested in investing in real estate. https://www.sageregroup.com/buying-your-first-multifamily-property-or-apartment-building-a-guide-for-new-real-estate-investors/Watch this!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGuxvGcXl5Q&t=31Buy us a coffee!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGuxvGcXl5Q&t=31Buy a shirt!https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/Buy coffee from Fire Dept. Coffee and support us by using thefireyoucarry at checkout!https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/

In this episode, we are joined once again by John Schaefer who was last with us on episode 39. This conversation hinges on John's lifelong pursuit of being Chief of Police, which he eventually attained and then subsequently lost. John is candid about the sacrifices made to obtain the career he had and the impact getting and then losing the position had on his family and himself. He also talks about how he looks at life after reaching retirement age and how he thinks we as a nation have gotten that wrong. This episode has lots of great life lessons and wisdom, don't miss it! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in the podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTUBuy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheFireYouCarrySupport the podcast and buy your coffee from Fire Dept. Coffee, use our code thefireyoucarry at checkout. https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/Buy a shirt!https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/Join our Discord group!https://discord.gg/2AyPQSzZ6d

In this week's episode with Justin Lakin we talk about growing up in difficult circumstances and overcoming the negative mindsets that come out of that. Justin served in the Green Berets for 8 years, has been a contractor overseas, worked in the oil industry and in fiance. He currently works as CEO of TK Operations, which is the company that manages all of Tim Kennedy's companies and partnerships. Justin is also a husband and father. Justin and Nole met at Mighty Oaks where Justin had a big impact on Nole's life. Big thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail". https://youtu.be/Dz2RZThURTUBuy us a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheFireYouCarryBuy a shirt from the podcast!https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/Join our Discord group.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27q

Do not miss the last 20 minutes of this episode. The whole thing is worth your time but that last 20 minutes really hits home. In this episode, we finish up Jason's story of his epic bike ride across the nation to honor the 343 firemen that gave their lives on 9/11. We talk about what he learned and how the journey impacted him. We also get into some of the things that we've lost as a nation recently and how we can get them back before it's too late. Big thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6temrRRagcJason's blog from his ride. https://tetering.wordpress.com/author/teterjason/page/2/Core Health and Fitness.https://corehandf.com/product-brand/stairmaster/ 

As we are getting ready to mark the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks on 9/11 we thought it would be timely to sit down with Jason Teter, L.A. City fireman. On the 10th anniversary, Jason rode his bike from Los Angeles to New York to honor those 343 firemen who lost their lives that day.  This is part one of two and in it, Jason talks about why he chose to go on this adventure, the planning or lack thereof that lead up to it, and some of the adventures, mishaps, and life-changing events he experienced along the way. We also talk throughout about what 9/11 meant to each of us, how it changed us, and how we feel about it 20 years later. We are joined in this episode by our new engineer, Eric Eastlund.Thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" on our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6temrRRagcJason's blog from his bike ride. https://tetering.wordpress.com/Buy a Fire You Carry shirt or hoody!https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/Support the Podcast and "buy us a coffee"!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheFireYouCarry

In this episode, we have Viet Nguyen. Viet is a Deputy Attorney General who has represented the People of the State of California in the United States Supreme Court, California Supreme Court, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  In 2020, he received the AG Award for Sustained Commitment to Diversity for his work with the law clerk program.  He is married to Carie, a teacher.  They have two children, Leah and Zachary Vu. In 1975, his family immigrated to the United States as refugees after the fall of Saigon.  His father, Chuyen Van Nguyen, was a soldier with the South Vietnamese Army and later a pilot in the U.S. Airforce.  Chuyen dedicated his life to helping the community in Little Saigon.  His brother, Vu Nguyen, was a reporter who wrote for the Associated Press, Seattle Times, Orange County Register, and Daily Breeze. This episode is a fascinating and timely look into what becoming an American looks like from the perspective of a family of refugees. Huge thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail"!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTUSiagon USA Documentary.https://www.amazon.com/Saigon-USA-Andrew-Lam/dp/B014Y1N5CK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2LH35I6UCIFTM&dchild=1&keywords=saigon+documentary&qid=1630263213&s=instant-video&sprefix=siagon+%2Cinstant-video%2C229&sr=1-2VenturAthlete, Chris Runao of Prep and Defend, fitness programing.https://venturathlete.com/Katalyst co. blue light glasses and sunglasses.https://thekatalyst.co/Fire Department Coffee. Use discount code thefireyoucarryhttps://www.firedeptcoffee.com/Get one of our new t-shirts!https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com/Join our Discord and talk to us directly. https://discord.gg/w5EnBdyPQJ

In this episode, we are again talking with Tim Kennedy. Tim has been a fighter in the UFC, he is a black belt in Brazillian Jui Jitsu, a Master Sergeant in the Green Berets, a sniper, TV host, husband and father. Tim is currently launching Apogee Cedar Park, an elementary school that he describes as "disruptive", that will use teaching methods base in the Socratic method. We discuss why he thinks the current education system in our nation is broken and what we can all do about it. We also talk about his Apogee Strong online mentorship program for young men. If you have children or plan to at some point in the future this episode is a must listen.Big thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTUApogee Cedar Park.https://apogeecedarpark.org/Apogee Strong.https://apogeestrong.com/Fire Department Coffee. Use discount code thefireyoucarry at checkout.https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/Katalyst Sunglasses.https://thekatalyst.co/Prep and Defend with our friend Chris Runao, listen to his episode with Kevin!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kevin-welsh-pursuing-fire-goals-and-daily-routine-tips/id1574390747?i=1000531362958Join our Discord server and chat with Kevin and Nole. https://discord.gg/aq3qpFATQN

In this episode, we talk with Dave Roberts. Dave came on with Nole and has been a paramedic on the squad for most of that time. Dave is a very positive guy and it's infectious. His life, however, has not always been easy and in this conversation, you will hear how he and his family dealt with his son being hit by a car during his first year on the job. At the time Dave was told his son would only have a 50% chance to live and that he would never be the same. Hearing Dave tell the story is moving and should give you a better perspective on life and your own loved ones. Dave has also kept himself very fit in a job that with sleep deprivation and stress can easily be an excuse to fall out of shape. Don't miss this one. Big thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in the podcast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTUDave's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/daverobertss/?hl=enFire Department Coffee. Use discount code thefireyoucarry at checkout.Katalyst Sunglasses https://thekatalyst.co/?fbclid=IwAR3aCGk0MikkkJ3vQ5Dr1ihXwivCJQ7JWQjHXNuEzVHbrj4IuXrzg8f_rLMPrep and Defend with our friend Chris Ruano, listen to his most recent episode with Kevin!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prep-and-defend/id1574390747No One Is Coming Stickerhttps://thirtysecondsout.com/products/sticker-no-one-is-comingJoin our discord group. https://discord.gg/aq3qpFATQN

In this episode, we are talking to Stu White. Stu is the founder of Kiwi Gyms where he trains top-level athletes including 3 surfers who are currently competing in the Olympics. Stu grew up on a farm in New Zealand, played Rugby through college, and came to America to launch his business. Stu has a great deal of experience training athletes from many different sports and his perspective on long-term fitness and health, in general, is refreshing. Stu is married and together he and his wife have a son, and among many other things, we talk about how this has changed his perspective on life and how he approaches work now. Thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail"!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTUThe Fire You Carry Discord Group.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27qKatalyst Co. Sunglasses.https://thekatalyst.co/products/sunriseKiwi Gym.https://www.kiwigym.com/

In this episode, we are talking with Nole's good friend Frank. Frank served 10 years in the United States Army as an MP and is now wrapping up the rest of his career in law enforcement. We talk about the effect his job has had on both him and his family. We go into how he deals with post-traumatic stress and sleep deprivation and the unique way he looks at the "bad guys" who he is tasked with taking off the streets. This episode is great, especially if you do not work in law enforcement as it is another window into the life of a man who has dedicated his life to the service of his country and community. Big thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE5wFemwai8Buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheFireYouCarryJoin our Discord chat!https://discord.gg/SmGHPz5hJtThe Fire You Carry Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/?hl=enThe Fire You Carry Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/The-Fire-You-Carry-100924731771701The Fire You Carry Website.https://thefireyoucarry.com/

We recently flew out to Texas to spend a couple of days with Tim and record this episode. Nole has been friends with Tim for the past 3 years and brought his wife Heather along to meet Tim and his family.  Tim was kind enough to open his home to us and include Kevin and I in his workouts the mornings that we were there. In this wide-ranging episode Tim shares some of his war stories with us, we talk fitness, being a better man, and we even discuss the pros and cons of driving a minivan. Big thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast! Tim's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/timkennedymma/?hl=enTim's Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TimKennedyMMATim's Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-gO6d2N_MiG5wVuL14okbgFields of Gold https://www.audible.com/pd/Fields-of-Gold-Audiobook/B007XUN99EPhoto of August Landmesser refusing to perform the Nazi salute.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Landmesser#/media/File:August-Landmesser-Almanya-1936.jpg

In this episode, we are talking with Dave Tebo. Dave spent his youth on the ice playing hockey but when his dreams of the NHL didn't look realistic and with 9/11 in the news, he decided to join the military. He went the firefighter route and spent time deployed overseas with the Air Force as a Firefighter. He then continued his journey in the fire service joining Los Angeles County eventually becoming a Paramedic and Engineer. He now works in the Camps fighting wildland fires. He has been practicing and competing in Jiu Jitsu for years and holds a black belt. Our conversation with Dave focuses on leadership, the importance of fitness and always finding something difficult to challenge yourself with. 

In this episode, we have the return of Jeff Lilley from episode 9. Jeff is a pastor at Fullerton Free Church and among many other things, Nole's dad. We brought Jeff back specifically to talk about the age-old question, "why do bad things happen to good people?". With the recent tragedy in our department, we felt it would be a good time to explore some of the deeper and more difficult questions that so many of us have at some point in our lives.  This conversation goes deep and we know you will get a lot of good stuff out of it. If you enjoy this episode or feel that it helped you in any way please share it with someone you know. We would like to thank Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in the podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTUThe Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewishttps://www.amazon.com/The-Problem-of-Pain-C-S-Lewis-audiobook/dp/B0009P425K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BEH4JQSBXKBP&dchild=1&keywords=the+problem+of+pain+c.s.+lewis&qid=1625434591&sprefix=the+probl%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1The Gospel of Johnhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201&version=ESV

In this episode, we have the return of Landon Patterson from episode 13. Landon came back specifically to talk about leadership and we do just that. We talk about some of the different types of leadership, both good and bad, and how to implement the good in your life wherever you are. We also talk about leading your children, specifically leading daughters as a father. Toward the end of the episode we talk about having a morning spiritual practice, meditation, and prayer, and whether or not they are the same thing. This is a great episode, you will enjoy the listen. Big thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast. 

In this episode, Kevin and I break down what the phrase "best job I ever had" means to us, along with what it does not mean and why it motivates us to be better. We also talk about a few other phrases that have been meaningful or motivating in our lives and why we think you should have some phrases of your own that can help guide and motivate you when life gets complicated or difficult. We also break down our memorial workout for our fallen brother Tory Carlon along with some other random business. Thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!The Fire You Carry Discord Group.https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27q Support the podcast and buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheFireYouCarryI am a champion.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX39J_YyKbs"Give Me Rest" - Handshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3fKhqLJifw"Die Knowing" - Comeback Kidhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XpT7XLMTkg"Crush What's Weak" - Terrorhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvukgFfGbio

In this episode, we are talking to Max Kayes. Max is both Kevin and Nole's life coach and a good friend. This is a wide-ranging conversation with a lot of good takeaways for people from all walks of life. We cover Max's morning and evening routines, how the covid shutdowns affected his practice, being present, some really good marriage advice that has helped both Nole and Kevin be better husbands, and a lot more. Don't miss this one! Big thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast.Join our Discord group and talk to us!https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27q New Hope Christian Counseling.https://www.newhopechristiancounseling.org/about-usOld Old Fashioned by Frightened Rabbit.https://youtu.be/Aa5BSZIgOuM

This is a special episode specifically for our brothers in LACoFD. For this episode, we have teamed up with Rich Zuniga of Talkin Outta My Stash Podcast.  With the recent tragedy in our department as a catalyst and with everything else leading up to that we decided to sit down together and share some of the things that we think can be helpful to guys in our department not only to hopefully keep anything like this from ever happening again but also to help us all begin to heal and become more resilient. These lessons come from our collective experience with trauma and life, both on and off the job. Please, if you are a fireman in LACoFD, share this with everyone in your station. We need your help to get the message out. These are real concrete things that we can all start doing right now to begin to rebuild our brotherhood. The three of us are on board for the work that needs to be done, join us, we need your help. Mike DeSena at Anchored Psychotherapy. (Mike is a combat veteran, a good friend, and a genuinely good guy. If you have been directly impacted by the tragedy in our department we can get you in touch with Mike and he will talk to you free of charge, contact Kevin for more info) https://www.anchoredpsychotherapy.org/Max Kayes of New Hope Christian Counseling. (Both Nole and Kevin have been working with Max for many years, he is a great resource.)https://www.newhopechristiancounseling.org/murrieta-temeculaLACoFD Benefit and Welfare Association, Firewire App. (Links you up to our PEER support with the click of a button)https://firewireapp.com/LACoFD PEER support information through IAFF Local 1014.https://www.local1014.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=766281&page=Behavioral20Health24-Hour Suicide Crisis Line - call toll-free anytime, day or night 1-800-273-8255

John Estrada is one of Kevin's cousins and is a man that Kevin looks up to as a great example of what a father should be. In this episode, we talk about how he became the father that he is today despite not having a father in his own life. How the strong women in his life raised him and helped shape him into the man he is today. John shares some of his experience working hard for years before finally breaking into Hollywood and eventually making it to where he is now as Vice President of Universal Pictures International. We also talk with John about the importance of family and keeping those connections alive and well. Big thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast! Go Fund Me for the Carlon Family. https://gofund.me/ab9c9f45Go Fund Me for the Sandoval Family. https://gofund.me/a8d42f55

With 38 years in law enforcement that culminated with time served as the Chief of Police in the cities of Placentia and San Marino John has a great deal of life experience to draw from. In addition to that he also became the City Manager of San Marino and now serves as one of the Shepards at EV Free Church in Fullerton. More important than all of that though is his faith, his long-standing marriage, and his children. In this episode, we talk to John about losing a fellow officer early in his career, how that has impacted him to this day. We explore how he feels he could have better managed to care for his family while pursuing his career and how policing is different today vs 30 years ago. John has a tremendous amount of wisdom, this is a great conversation, hopefully one of many. John Schaefer's Websitehttps://johntschaefer.com/about/Podcast Discordhttps://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27q

In this episode Kevin and I sit down with our good friend Mike Desena. Mike is a combat veteran who was deployed 9 times before being wounded by and IED. Those wounds changed Mike's life and while working through his own unique struggles related to the injuries and time overseas he realized that his calling was to become a clinical therapist himself and use his experience to help others. Mike talks to us about how he has seen dramatic changes in the teenagers he has worked with over the past year of covid and shares his thoughts on things we can all be on the look out for weather or not we think we are struggling with mental health issues. 

In this episode Kevin and I break down a little bit of how we got to the place we are now with fitness. We break down how we work out and why, how many rest days we have and what that means for us, along with how we eat most days and what an average day at the station looks like. If you've got questions (or concerns) we would love to talk to you, (unless you want to talk to Nole about eating more vegetables).  

Jeremy Stalnecker sits down with us and shares some great life lessons that he has learned coming from his background as an infantry platoon commander in the Marines, the experiences he had in combat, and his time serving as a pastor and now as the CEO of The Mighty Oaks Foundation. Jeremy is the author and co-author of multiple books including March or Die and Leadership By Design. He also hosts his own show over at March Or Die Podcast along with doing multiple shows for Mighty Oaks on their YouTube channel and podcast. Jeremy shares some really good strategies on how to move through the difficult times that life inevitably will throw at you, along with great stories to illustrate those points. Jeremy Stalnecker's Website.https://jeremystalnecker.com/about/Mighty Oaks Foundationhttps://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/March or Die Podcasthttps://anchor.fm/jeremystalneckerMighty Oaks YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5f0jIV000JYwg8FrqBNvcQThe sound an A-10 Thunderbolt "Warthog" makes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvIJvPj_pjE&ab_channel=WarLeaks-MilitaryBlog 

In this weeks episode we talk about Nole's choice to carry a firearm concealed everyday, what that is like in practice and what you should know before you decide to do it yourself. We also talk about  the reasons our views on carrying a firearm or having one in the home for self defense are so different. Kevin shares a story of a break in that happened at his home while he was away at work. Nole shares a story about getting coughed on intentionally and what he did about it (you might be disappointed). We also talk about some of the legal issues, though we're not lawyers so don't take anything we say too seriously. You'll also get an answer to the age old question: can an Army Ranger shoot out a lightbulb hanging 15 feet above his head? USCCA, Nole's carry insurance. https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/usccamemberships/?tID=603fe94514e81&utm_source=google.com&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=12464295729&utm_term=uscca&utm_content=membership&utm_purpose=direct%20sales&gclid=Cj0KCQjwppSEBhCGARIsANIs4p5aNXwapFqbDgTNnA14y1qUYwaeuD3c0aku7rZWlz5Eeo3QEPRle0EaAi4REALw_wcB

This episode is about integrity. Both Kevin and Nole share stories from their pasts where they were lacking in it and how they work to be men of integrity now and why that is important. Nole shares a story about how he acquired the hood that Saddam wore after his capture in 2003. Kevin shares his story about how he "stole" from the bank that he later went on to work for and how he worked to make it right later in life. 

In this episode we are again joined by special permanent guest host Mike Knobbe as we talk about what life is like as a soldier and as a fireman. While this episode is specifically for guys who are thinking about joining either the military or the fire service anyone will find it interesting as we share what life is like behind the scenes and share stories from both arenas. We even talk about some of the questions you should never ask a veteran or a fireman which is valuable information to almost everyone. Some of the stories shared here are graphic so listener discretion is advised. Huge thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail"ZuniverseTV for more information on how to actually get hired as a fireman.https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=zuniversetvBuy us a coffee and support the podcast!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheFireYouCarry

Mike joins us this week to talk about music we like right now, gear that we enjoy or adds value to our life and we wrap up with our experience "competing" in the CrossFit Open last month. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" on the podcast. Go listen to the non instrumental version here!https://youtu.be/Dz2RZThURTU"Tithemi" by Sleeping Gianthttps://youtu.be/RdxdnVqn08ET"How'd It Come To This" by Taken Dayshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBiT7ENlEDM&ab_channel=WiretapRecords"Wildfire" by Mandolin Orange https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEpefYukZ9E&ab_channel=MandolinOrange"To Be Loved By You" by Parker McCollumhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FdpFu630hY&ab_channel=ParkerMcCollumVEVONole's favorite training shoes.https://www.inov-8.com/us/bare-xf-210-v2-mens-training-shoeEveryone's favorite t-shirt.https://www.amazon.com/Next-Level-Apparel-6410-Premium/dp/B00I2U1YYG/ref=bmx_3?pd_rd_w=g4a3S&pf_rd_p=b56a886c-2bb4-4e74-b4cf-23d7a76693c8&pf_rd_r=BF5V72FJEP9VQ9HXG1GX&pd_rd_r=576e517c-e32e-45c8-be43-3797753220a4&pd_rd_wg=7LvHA&pd_rd_i=B00I2U1YYG&psc=1 Nole's favorite training shorts.https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/products/the-perennial-powers-5-5-compression-linedThe ChiliPAD.https://www.chilisleep.com/products/chilipad-sleep-system?gclid=CjwKCAjwx6WDBhBQEiwA_dP8rYP7kE5v-mb39ynMsukRb-666nihQPL1X80K4_ClKcQVJM8ZMJ32wRoC2GgQAvD_BwE My Pillow!https://www.mypillow.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwx6WDBhBQEiwA_dP8reFJKZh1YwDtLiy4DHTYrCYFWHGE4zw6MLbLV_dRs4Wh6oYBWmh9axoC-8EQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.dsDemerBox. https://demerbox.com/The Calling Man Journal by our friend Sean Percy Travis.https://www.amazon.com/Calling-Man-Gratitude-Masculine-Productivity/dp/B08TB5JQ5D/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2S0O6M50A55QA&dchild=1&keywords=the+calling+man+journal&qid=1617545520&sprefix=the+calling+man+jou%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-2

This weeks episode with Rich is a fun and lighthearted episode that still contains some great things that we can all take into our own lives in order to be better men. Rich shares his takeaway from the show Wanda Vision and it's actually fascinating and very insightful. We talk about the good and the bad of social media and how to best use it while getting hired along with at any other time in your life. Toward the end we all share some lighthearted and fun stories including the time Nole got stuck in a tree during an airborne training jump in Georgia, getting a haircut and a sunburn in Afghanistan and lots more. Don't miss this one!Zuniga's YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl2Itf9d0BxUKcXqsfbMQUA Our episode on Zuniga's podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMpRCq1zjY8&t=103sDave Ramsey on saying nohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhG6abrb5bITim Ferriss on saying nohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI_jLfSGxvABig thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail"!  

In this episode we talk with Mike Caldwell. Mike is a husband, father of 8 and also a grandfather of 4 (soon to be 5). He currently works with the CHP on a Violent Crimes Task Force and in the past has held jobs as an award winning farrier (you don't know what that is? we didn't either, listen to the episode it's awesome!) ran a vineyard, his own small family farm and more. We talk in this episode about the lessons he's learned while making big changes in his career path over the years and what drove him to make those moves. We also talk to him about where his hard work ethic comes from and some of the ways he is passing that on to his children.  Mike is currently working on moving his family out to a ranch in Texas where they plan on starting the process of living off the land. Lots of wisdom in this episode along with some fun stories.Voddie Baucham Book  Thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!Use discount code thefireyoucarry at Fire Dept. Coffee for 10% off your order. To support firefighters and their families, you can purchase coffee from the firefighter-owned and operated Fire Department Coffee, where 10% of net proceeds go to supporting injured or ill heroes. If you, someone you know, or an organization you’re familiar with are in need of support, you can apply for assistance from the Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation.

Cancer is an unfortunate and very real reality in the world of firefighting. As firefighters we are at a much higher risk of cancer than the general population. In this episode we talk with our good friend Germain, or Germ as the guys here in our department like to call him. Germ was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer a year ago and we walk through what the past year has been like for him, his wife and their two young daughters. We want to thank Germ for talking with us about his experiences so candidly. There's a lot that we can all learn from his outlook on life especially considering what he is going through right now. If you would like to help support the Aguilera family as he continues the fight follow the link below.Go Fund Me for Germain.https://www.gofundme.com/f/fire-specialist-germain-aguilera

In this wide ranging episode we talk with Travis Knabe about his time serving in the Marines as a Forward Observer, seeing real combat in Iraq, including how he tricked his mom into signing the release so he could join the Marines before he turned 18. We also talk about how he and his wife went through miscarriage and how they worked through it, his thoughts on PTSD and how they have changed with time. And we talk about his own experience with PTSD and how he's dealt with it.  Support the podcast, buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheFireYouCarryThank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their son "Hail" in the podcast.

In this episode we talk with Chris Ruano about fitness, leadership and fatherhood. Chris has been in the fire service for 24 years, starting out as a member of a hotshot crew, getting hired as a municipal firefighter, doing that for ten years and then getting back into the wildland firefighting world. He has spent the last ten years in wildland firefighting and during that time he developed his own fitness programing to help keep him and other firefighters in shape to be able to effectively do their jobs while also reducing injury and staying fit and healthy long term. We talk to Chris about the thought process behind his fitness program, how he has navigated leadership from inmates working as wildland camp crews to the guys working in the stations and some of the things he is doing with his sons to help develop them into men. Chris is a well respected Captain now and he came highly recommended as a guest by some of you, our listeners. Check out Chris's fitness programing in the links below. VenturAthletehttps://venturathlete.com/Prep and Defend on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeBdr_yRNv1cMRnfoLPm9EwPrep and Defend on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/prep_and_defend/Big thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" for our intro/outro!

In this episode I talk with Kevin about how Heather and I dealt with death of Asher, our first born son. Asher was our daughter Avery's twin brother and he passed away suddenly at 8 months old. I share this story to hopefully give some hope to those who are walking through a loss but also as a bit of a cautionary tale as I walked through some very dark times after the death due to the way I dealt with it in some very negative ways. Big thank you to Facedown Records and My Epic for the use of their song "Hail" for our intro/outro!