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300 episodes
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Nole Lilley and Kevin WelshExplicit
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Date created
2020/09/02
Latest episode
2026/10/19
Average duration
47 min.
Release period
7 days
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Hosted by Nole and Kevin, two active-duty Los Angeles County Firemen with over a decade of service each, this podcast explores the fire we all carry within. Join them as they interview respected men and share lessons on how to be better husbands, fathers, and leaders. Drawing from the front lines, they tackle issues like trauma, fitness, and family life, providing universal principles for any man looking to stoke his inner fire and live with purpose.
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293: The #1 Rule Firemen Break Every Single Day
2026/10/19
In this episode of The Fire You Carry, Nole and Kevin dive into the disciplines and realities of everyday preparedness—from what really belongs in your turnout pockets to why showing up right on time is actually late. They recap their experience broadcasting ringside at the Rose Bowl for Next Rung’s Battle for Mental Health, hanging out with former heavyweight champion Joe Hanks, and the mindset of first responders in the arena. Plus, fall seasonal debates, essential firehouse EDC, and kitchen standards.
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
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292: It’s Not Going to Get Any Easier
2026/10/12
In this solo episode of The Fire You Carry, Nole reflects on the personal mantra that gets him through tough training sessions: "It’s not going to get any easier." While pushing through physical pain comes naturally on the fire station driveway, Nole gets vulnerable about how procrastination creeps into the areas of life that actually matter most, like delivering unexpected work schedule changes to his wife, Heather. Tune in as Nole breaks down the gap between physical grit and emotional discipline, the danger of keeping hard conversations waiting, and why every man needs a "cornerman" to help process life's toughest moments.
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
The Fire You Carry on YouTube.
Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
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The Fire Up Progam video.
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The Fire You Carry Instagram.
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Donate to The Fire Up Program.
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291: When Life Gets Heavy: Real Talk on Pride, Prayer, and Priorities
2026/10/05
Kevin and Nole reunite on The Fire You Carry. They kick things off with paramedic shifts under a full moon and memories from the station, before diving deep into the raw realities of leadership, pride, and marriage.
Kevin reflects on the power and community of the 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the LA County Firefighter Museum, while Nole shares a transparent look into a recent marital argument where pride nearly won out over prayer. Together, they break down the concept of "surrendering to win," realigning inverted priorities (Faith, Family, Fitness, Career, Service), and learning when to delegate and slow down at work and home.
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
Get tickets to The Battle For Mental Health Boxing Event!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-battle-for-mental-health
The Fire You Carry on YouTube.
Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
https://www.fireupprogram.com/programs
The Fire Up Progam video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgram
The Fire You Carry Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/
Donate to The Fire Up Program.
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The Fire Up Program Instagram.
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290: From Writing for Thrasher to Running a Fire Station | Nate Denver
2026/09/28
In this episode of The Fire You Carry Podcast, Nole sits down with LA County Fire Captain Nate Denver. From bizarre childhood encounters with runaway chimpanzees wearing silver chains to touring in hardcore/death metal bands, writing for iconic publications like Thrasher and Slap, and navigating life as an LA County firefighter, Captain Denver shares a uniquely creative, disciplined, and eclectic life story.
They dive into the transition from hands-on engineer work to command-level leadership, the emotional and cathartic power of aggressive music, maintaining lifelong fitness routines (including cartwheels and seven-minute abs), and how an unexpected phone call from Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland brought Nate to Southern California.
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
Get tickets to The Battle For Mental Health Boxing Event!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-battle-for-mental-health
The Fire You Carry on YouTube.
Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
https://www.fireupprogram.com/programs
The Fire Up Progam video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgram
The Fire You Carry Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/
Donate to The Fire Up Program.
https://www.fireupprogram.com/donate
The Fire Up Program Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/
Kevin's Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=en
289: Moving from Success to Significance: Raising Sons Intentionally with Cliff Carey
2026/09/21
On this episode of The Fire You Carry, Nole sits down with his former youth pastor and longtime friend, Cliff Carey (Executive Pastor at Sunrise Community Church and host of The Backshed Bible Study).
Cliff and Nole take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about growing up rugged at Hume Lake, hitting dirt berms in a Suburban, and the lessons learned along the way. But the heart of this conversation dives deep into the intentional calling of fatherhood: how to guide boys through their teenage years and launch them into Godly, capable men.
They break down the dangers of "snowplow parenting," the importance of letting kids face hard tasks and failure, practical frameworks for teaching life skills, and why our children need to see the real, uncompartmentalized version of who we are.
Key Takeaways & Episode Highlights
The Hume Lake Days: Nole’s youth, the freedom of growing up in the mountains, and memories of crazy road trips with Cliff. Success vs. Significance: Shifting focus in your 50s toward leaving a lasting legacy in your children. Feedback from an Older Son: What Cliff learned when his college-age son told him what he wished he had learned at home. Intentional Breakfasts & Practical Roadmaps: Cliff’s strategy with his 15-year-old, focusing on knowing Jesus, knowing yourself, and becoming self-sufficient. Resisting "Snowplow Parenting": Why stepping back and letting boys struggle through physical chores and problem-solving builds true character. Modeling Over Lecturing: Why showing emotional honesty, healthy conflict resolution in marriage, and spiritual consistency matters far more than just talking about it. Dropping the Compartments: Why fathers, especially first responders and leaders, need to bring their genuine selves home rather than shutting down. The Back Shed Bible Study
https://open.spotify.com/show/4u8xYpEipoeZl60bgRa6Q1?si=1592350a8f914140
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 tickets to The Battle For Mental Health Boxing Event!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-battle-for-mental-health
The Fire You Carry on YouTube.
Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
https://www.fireupprogram.com/programs
The Fire Up Progam video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgram
The Fire You Carry Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/
Donate to The Fire Up Program.
https://www.fireupprogram.com/donate
The Fire Up Program Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/
Kevin's Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=en
288: You Can’t Reload in the Line of Fire (The Anti-Misogi)
2026/09/14
We push hard, chase challenges, and pride ourselves on doing the hard things. But what happens when the challenge we actually need isn’t another heavy lift, but stepping away entirely?
In this solo episode of The Fire You Carry, Nole breaks down the concept of the “Anti-Misogi”: the deliberate, disciplined act of scheduling extended, distraction-free rest. It’s easy to believe that if you step away, the wheels will fall off. But whether you look at the physical realities of training, the biblical pattern of withdrawing into the wilderness, or the tactical necessity of taking cover to reload, one truth remains clear: you cannot pour from an empty cup.
Key Takeaways
The Anti-Misogi: Why facing the quiet without screens, tasks, or noise can be more confronting than an extreme physical test. The Humility of Rest: Realizing that the email can wait, the mission continues, and stepping away won’t cause everything to crumble. Scriptural & Historical Precedent: The Sabbath requirement and why Jesus routinely walked away from pressing crowds into the wilderness. The Tactical Reload: Why you must move out of the line of fire to refill your magazine before you can re-engage. The Calendar Challenge: How to build non-negotiable wilderness time into your schedule, from daily quiet moments to extended multi-day retreats. 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
Sign up for the stair climb!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/6th-annual-911-memorial-climb-25th-anniversary-sponsored-by-stairmaster-tickets-1992947168630?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Get tickets to The Battle For Mental Health Boxing Event!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-battle-for-mental-health
The Fire You Carry on YouTube.
Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
https://www.fireupprogram.com/programs
The Fire Up Progam video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgram
The Fire You Carry Instagram.
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Donate to The Fire Up Program.
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287: The Man in the Arena | Scott Henderson
2026/09/07
What drives a 46-year-old career firefighter, husband, and father to voluntarily step into the boxing ring against an opponent ten years his junior?
In this episode, Pasadena firefighter and longtime friend of the show Scott Henderson returns to break down the physical grit, mental overhaul, and deeply personal reasons behind his latest "Misogi", an intentional, high-stakes trial of endurance and courage.
Scott details his intense solo training camp abroad in Dundalk, taking the train into the legendary Holy Trinity gym in West Belfast, and what it felt like to have his daughter walk him to the ring before taking home the Battle of the Badges title at Soboba.
We also preview the upcoming Battle for Mental Health boxing event taking over the Rose Bowl Court of Champions on Friday, October 9th. With 15 sanctioned bouts—including a clash between the FDNY and LAFD boxing teams, 100% of proceeds go directly to Next Rung to fund 24/7 peer support and mental health intervention for first responders across the nation.
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
Sign up for the stair climb!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/6th-annual-911-memorial-climb-25th-anniversary-sponsored-by-stairmaster-tickets-1992947168630?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Get tickets to The Battle For Mental Health Boxing Event!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-battle-for-mental-health
The Fire You Carry on YouTube.
Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
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The Fire Up Progam video.
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Donate to The Fire Up Program.
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286: For the Storm (Until It Actually Hits)
2026/08/31
It is easy to blast heavy music in an air-conditioned cab and declare that you were "born for the storm"; it is an entirely different battle when the storm actually shows up.
In this episode, Nole shares a humbling realization after giving a passionate family devotional about embracing trials, only to completely fall apart in frustration when faced with an uncomfortable task just hours later. Kevin and Nole dive into why we often excel at physical crucibles while struggling with emotional and spiritual adversity, the dangerous pull toward comfort and frictionless living, and what it truly means to be forged into a weapon in righteous hands.
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
Sign up for the stair climb!
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"Memorial Hoard" - Norma Jean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2eqWw2mx70&list=RDf2eqWw2mx70&start_radio=1
"Revelation" - Many Eyes (contains profanity)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pWJmS36gt4&list=RD5pWJmS36gt4&start_radio=1
The Fire You Carry on YouTube.
Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
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The Fire You Carry Instagram.
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Donate to The Fire Up Program.
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285: Squashing Beef, Running Miles, & Facing Mortality
2026/08/24
What keeps someone grinding when facing a terminal diagnosis? In this episode, Kevin shares a powerful morning jog with his 79-year-old biological father, who is currently battling Stage 4 cancer with a colostomy bag yet still hitting the pavement every day at 8:15 AM.
Nole and Kevin dive deep into the uncomfortable but necessary reality of mortality, examining why people choose to lean in rather than check out, how lifelong habits shape our final seasons, and the profound peace found in faith, presence, and letting go of old grudges. To wrap things up, Nole recaps a family trip to Arizona featuring "trashy" tacos, javelinas, and coatimundi sightings, followed by details on the upcoming 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.
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
Sign up for the stair climb!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/6th-annual-911-memorial-climb-25th-anniversary-sponsored-by-stairmaster-tickets-1992947168630?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
The Fire You Carry on YouTube.
Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
https://www.fireupprogram.com/programs
The Fire Up Progam video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgram
The Fire You Carry Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/
Donate to The Fire Up Program.
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284: The C.S. Lewis Quote That Will Change How You View Love
2026/08/17
Most movies, songs, and modern media teach us that love is an intense, passive feeling, and that when the feeling fades, the relationship is over. In this episode of The Fire You Carry, Nole and Kevin dive deep into what true love actually requires.
Anchored by a classic reflection from C.S. Lewis, they break down the critical difference between "being in love" and choosing to love through commitment, daily habits, and shared faith. They share real-world lessons from over 40 years of combined marriage, discuss the importance of proactive marital counseling, and explore how small daily sacrifices build a foundation strong enough to withstand life's biggest storms.
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
"The Weight" - Thrice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC5JL54tHgA&list=RDCC5JL54tHgA&start_radio=1
Sign up for the stair climb!
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The Fire You Carry on YouTube.
Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
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The Fire Up Progam video.
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The Fire You Carry Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/
Donate to The Fire Up Program.
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283: Surfing, "Tough Love," & Why We Stopped Hating California
2026/08/10
It might be 97 degrees in the recording studio, but Nole and Kevin are sitting down for an open conversation about mindset shifts, family dynamics, and setting hard boundaries.
In this episode, the guys discuss the temptation to complain about living in California and why shifting toward gratitude and contentment changes everything. They dive deep into the concept of "tough love," unpacking the difference between healthy parenting and codependent enabling. Finally, Kevin shares a raw, post-shift realization about coming home exhausted after three days on the squad and how we can better manage the "storms" in our households.
Plus, details on the upcoming 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the LA County Fire Museum.
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
Sign up for the stair climb!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/6th-annual-911-memorial-climb-25th-anniversary-sponsored-by-stairmaster-tickets-1992947168630?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
The Fire You Carry on YouTube.
Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
https://www.fireupprogram.com/programs
The Fire Up Progam video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgram
The Fire You Carry Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/
Donate to The Fire Up Program.
https://www.fireupprogram.com/donate
The Fire Up Program Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/
Kevin's Instagram.
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282: The Sardine Fast: Elimination Diets, Ketosis, and Firehouse Grunt Work
2026/08/03
Summer is in full swing, the sleeves are off, and the yard work is endless. This week, Nole and Kevin sit down to look back at how their perspectives of the fire academy have changed after 15 years in the county—shifting from anxious tension on the grinder to warm bro-hugs in the captain's office.
We also circle back to a massive conversation that sparked incredible listener feedback: Can you be a leader if you're overweight? We share a brilliant perspective sent in by our academy classmate, Captain Dave Tebo, that completely reframes the debate. It turns out the true test of leadership isn't just your BMI—it's the deeper root of personal discipline across every single area of your life.
Plus, we break down:
The Viral "Sardine Fast": Nole and Kevin dive deep into the elimination diet taking over grocery store shelves. From Kevin’s history with clinical GI protocols to Nole and Diego Garcia eating kippers out on the station lawn so the crew doesn't mutiny, we talk about using small baitfish for fat loss, ketosis, and fighting inflammation.The Art of Coaching: The unique dynamics of coaching your kids, why gifted athletes often make horrific coaches, and the sheer joy of watching a lightbulb click when teaching someone how to throw Atlas stones.Media & Recommendations: A shoutout to Nole's childhood youth pastor, Cliff Carey, and his podcast Back Shed Bible Study, alongside a review of Cliff Graham's brutal, violent, and highly engaging historical fiction audiobook series, Lion of War.Grab a dark roast coffee, pull up a chair, and join the conversation.
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
Cliff Carey - Back Shed Bible Study episode on Forrest Frank
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jl9qIs4YACGYFYYHs7cFU?si=dd54f51355694a5d
Day of War - Cliff Graham
https://www.audible.com/pd/Day-of-War-Audiobook/B0FL93ZGPT?ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=f3abc0ee-320d-4c19-8388-fcd3a8e6c3a4&pf_rd_r=YGHMVYEAWMW0NZ0P2N6G&plink=8wlAphfm3PKx5lBX&pageLoadId=prjnKazT1kto41GO&creativeId=73c32a9a-e504-4597-bb87-c30c58fc0204&ref=a_author_Cl_c19_lProduct_1_3
The Fire You Carry on YouTube.
Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
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The Fire You Carry Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/
Donate to The Fire Up Program.
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Kevin's Instagram.
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281: Under the Weight of Belief: Wrestling with Loss, Faith, and a Good God
2026/07/27
On this incredibly heavy anniversary of losing his son Asher, Nole sits down for a raw, unfiltered solo reflection on what it truly means to hold onto faith in the aftermath of tragedy.
Prompted by a powerful lyric from the band Dry the River—“Under the weight of belief, you shiver and shake like a leaf”—Nole unpacks the silent, lonely wrestling match that happens when you choose to believe in an all-powerful, good God who ultimately allowed your deepest heartbreak to happen. He challenges the standard idea that faith means standing perfectly still and strong in a storm, offering instead a beautiful, alternative truth: maybe the shivering and the shaking isn't a sign that your faith is failing. Maybe the trembling is the faith.
If you are carrying a heavy burden, a broken heart, or a faith that feels more like a crushing weight than a comfort today, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to have it all figured out to stay attached to the tree. Take heart, be of good courage, and know you are not alone in the storm.
The song in question, "Demons" by Dry the River.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bISw8J-nBY&list=RD2bISw8J-nBY&start_radio=1
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
The Fire You Carry on YouTube.
Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
https://www.fireupprogram.com/programs
The Fire Up Progam video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgram
The Fire You Carry Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/
Donate to The Fire Up Program.
https://www.fireupprogram.com/donate
The Fire Up Program Instagram.
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Kevin's Instagram.
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280: Obesity, Integrity, and the Fire Service Standard
2026/07/20
In this episode, Nole and Kevin kick things off with a recap of Kevin's family trip to see Forrest Frank in Los Angeles, navigating the strange contrast of driving past old shooting and stabbing calls while the kids listen to worship music, mixed with some unfiltered thoughts on the absolute commercialism of modern Christian concerts ($100 t-shirts, anyone?).
Then, the guys revisit a literal "hand grenade" question from a few weeks back: Can you be a good leader if you're obese? They pull no punches as they dive back into the uncomfortable truth about physical fitness, discipline, and why being afraid to hurt a brother's feelings can ultimately lead to watching them careen off a cliff. From the biblical charge to treat the body as a temple to the grit of summer "work hardening" in the heat, this conversation breaks down what we owe to our crews, our families, and ourselves. Finally, they tackle the shifting culture of the firehouse kitchen table, exploring how to guard camaraderie and tradition when everyone is on a different diet.
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
The Fire You Carry on YouTube.
Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
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The Fire Up Progam video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgram
The Fire You Carry Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/
Donate to The Fire Up Program.
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279: The Discipline of Letting Kids Be Bored
2026/07/13
Summer is officially here, but between the soaring costs of family activities, the constant pull of screen time, and a heatwave sweeping through, finding the right household rhythm is easier said than done.
In this episode, Kevin and Nole dive into the "Disneyland Dad" dilemma—the internal pressure to constantly provide extravagant, expensive entertainment versus the biological benefit of letting your kids just be bored. We contrast our own "free-range" BMX and forest-wandering childhoods with the high-tech, location-tracked reality of parenting today.
Plus, we talk about the discipline it takes to stay firm on device limits, a massive local bear causing trash-can chaos, an intense bison video that might actually be "AI slop," and a surprising throwback fidget toy keeping the kids occupied
Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!
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JMO…….. 2025/10/09
In the sauna writing this review
Captain cook was amazing!!! Love the content….
Nicky4days 2025/02/14
Never fails to entertain!
Been listening for almost a year now, and every single episode I’ve listened to has been full of lessons, stories and ideas that these guys share. The...
TG 1984 2024/06/10
You won’t be disappointed
This podcast is worth a listen. Nole and Kevin are two of the most genuine, sincere, honest, (but most importantly, human) dudes I have ever met. ...
HumeShua 2024/06/04
SUPER encouraging content!
I love how accessible each episode is. It’s not over fancy or try to be—just delivers good info with the right level of warmth, truth and encouragemen...
Jh65533568 2024/02/08
Good dudes & dads
Great podcast, they confront their own flaws head-on, pushing each other to be better dads and community servants. It's real, and it's a must-listen f...
badazzGAMER909 2024/02/06
Awesome podcast &great personality
First. Thanks for recommending the game cat goat cheese pizza on one of your episode. My family loves it lol second I’m a firefighter emt in North Car...
sahl2 2023/11/26
Great for firefighters, mil/vets, even cops.
The challenges aren’t unique to first responders, but we just got to see it daily. Great to hear these messages from those who were there.
El Coondog 2023/08/11
Real Deal
Been listening to Nole and Kevin for over a year. These guys are the real deal. They speak their minds and the truth. They are a lot of fun to listen ...
AGS II 2023/03/03
Right on!!!
I have been listening over the last few weeks. Way to go guys, your podcast has been a blessing to me. Keep leaning into the Lord.
JZavv 2023/01/17
Awesome podcast!
I’m really impressed with this podcast has a lot of great information. We guess they have on our real and authentic and I think the information they p...
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