The Fire You Carry

By Nole Lilley and Kevin Welsh

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Everyone carries fire. It is inside of you right now. It may be a spark; it may be embers; or it may be full-blown, raging flames. It may have been given to you by someone; maybe passed on from fathers, mothers, grandparents, coaches, or friends. The fire may be acquired from tragedy and difficulties in your own life. Or it may be passed on to you from someone distant; someone you don't even know; but still they have left a mark. These are the things we talk about on this podcast. We, ourselves, have felt this fire. We continue to strive to become better men, husbands, fathers, friends, and citizens. This podcast is the result of our own journey, of our own discoveries; and it is our hope that you will come along with us and discover your own fire. We are constantly interviewing men we respect; men who have kindled their own fires. They may be successful in the workplace, exemplary as a husband or father, or simply set an example in how they stay fit at any stage of life. We are firemen, and we often focus on issues that we face daily: Trauma and PTSD; from how to stay fit when your life might depend on it; to learning how to be present as a husband and father even when we're gone from home a lot of the time. What we are learning applies to the military, law enforcement, EMS, and even UPS drivers. The principles that make anyone a successful man are universal truths that do not change based on a job description or a phase of life. Come, stoke the fires that you carry, and dare to kindle some new ones.

Episode Date
177: How To Prepare & Make It Through "The Tower" (Fire Academy, Police Academy, Basic Training)
May 20, 2024
176: Leap Of Faith, With Josh Smith.
May 13, 2024
175: The Importance Of Competition, With Jim King, Vice President Of The California Police Athletic Federation.
May 06, 2024
174: Brady Mclean, Go Fast Don't Die.
Apr 29, 2024
Bonus Episode: LACoFD Day Of Prayer, 5/2/24 10 AM
Apr 24, 2024
173: Seriously Wounded In Ukraine, With Gio Roman
Apr 22, 2024
172: In Combat During The Early Days Of The Ukraine War, With Gio Roman.
Apr 15, 2024
171: The Bad Night Protocol, With Captain Evan Halquist.
Apr 08, 2024
170: Not The Solution, With Jeremy Stalnecker
Apr 01, 2024
169: Our Culture Is Killing Us & What To Do About It, With Captain Evan Halquist.
Mar 25, 2024
168: Getting Those Around You To Start Executing "Extreme Ownership"
Mar 18, 2024
167: When Is It Ok To Not Show Up & The Norwegian 4x4
Mar 11, 2024
166: We Need Your Support! Come Spend Time With Us March 3rd While Support Two Outstanding Non-Profits!
Feb 26, 2024
165: In Defense Of The Family
Feb 19, 2024
165: Tim Kennedy, Experiencing The Worst While Still Living The Best. *Repost Of Episode #47*
Feb 12, 2024
164: The Division Inspection, Why It's Good, Why Nole Hates It & Why You Should Do It In Your Personal Life
Feb 05, 2024
163: One Of The Most Impactful Conversations We've Had. The One & Only "Pops". *Repost Of Episode #16*
Jan 22, 2024
162: Two Opportunities To Join Us In Person That Are Coming Up Soon! Plus, Nole Enters The New Year Unmotivated & Kevin Offers Some Great Insight.
Jan 08, 2024
161: What Does The Fire You Carry Mean & Why Do You Fail At Your Resolutions?
Jan 01, 2024
160: When Being Disciplined Is Easy, Are We Actually Being Disciplined?
Dec 25, 2023
159: Clarification.
Dec 18, 2023
158: A Duty To Take Action.
Dec 11, 2023
157: Building Character & Grit With Jeremy Stalnecker Of Mighty Oaks.
Dec 04, 2023
156: This Is Not A Time For Complacency, This Is A Time For Action.
Nov 27, 2023
155: Brian Andrews Of Back Your Badge
Nov 20, 2023
154: Confronting Failure As Fathers & How We Can Do Better.
Nov 13, 2023
153: Build Your Kingdom With Sean Percy Travis
Nov 06, 2023
152: Kevin Goes Fishing & Nole Changes His Mind On Carnivore.
Oct 23, 2023
151: 22 for 22 Challenge with Jeremy Stalnecker of Mighty Oaks.
Oct 17, 2023
150: Pronouns & Why Nole Doesn't Train Jiu Jitsu, But You Should.
Oct 09, 2023
149: Nole Tracks a BMX Track Ride with a Garmin & Kevin Searches for New Fitness Motivation.
Oct 02, 2023
148: Resilience and Strength with Captain Evan Halquist
Sep 25, 2023
147: Was Our 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb A Success?
Sep 18, 2023
146: We Have A New Way To Connect With You & We Are Excited About It!
Sep 11, 2023
145: Returning From War & Finding Another Battle Back Home, With Marine Scout Sniper, Jordan Laird.
Sep 04, 2023
144: Finding Healing In The Water, With Jon Engle Of Hold The Line Fly Fishing.
Aug 28, 2023
143: Resilience, Parenting, and Pursuing A Dream: With Josh Lailson.
Aug 21, 2023
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Is On & We Need Your Help!
Aug 18, 2023
142: SFC Retired, Donald Francisco, The Intersection Of History & Music.
Aug 14, 2023
141: Sacrifice.
Aug 07, 2023
140: What Is Hardcore? Featuring Dustin Schlegel Of The M.D. Crew.
Jul 31, 2023
139: The Past Doesn't Exist, The Future Is Fear, With Max Kayes.
Jul 24, 2023
138: Just. One. Mile. & A Department Day Of Prayer.
Jul 17, 2023
137: Tip Of The Spear With Dr. Mike Desena
Jul 10, 2023
136: Traditions, Keep Them Or Break Them?
Jul 03, 2023
135: Protecting The Kids, While Not Protecting Them Too Much.
Jun 26, 2023
134: Preparation For A Fire Department Oral Interview
Jun 19, 2023
133: Dealing With Shift Wars, Station Drama & Grandmas.
Jun 12, 2023
132: Stu White & Cody Gilbert, Rebuilding The Fireman
May 29, 2023
131: Surprise Trips, New Music, The 20 Second Hug & Kevin Learns He Is "Sus"
May 22, 2023
130: Travis Knabe, Moving His Family From California To Texas & Launching The Triumph Podcast
May 15, 2023
129: Tilt The Scale, With Sean Percy Travis Of Functional Hero.
May 08, 2023
128: Face Your Pain, Live Unconquered, With Adam Davis.
May 01, 2023
127: Nole Gets Some Incredibly Good News
Apr 24, 2023
126: Finding Motivation, Nole Can't Jump In The Deep End Of The Pool & Being Surrounded By Savages
Apr 10, 2023
125: Hunter Robichaux, Mighty Oaks International Programs Director On Their Mission In Ukraine & The Rescue Efforts In Afghanistan.
Apr 03, 2023
124: Working To Exhaustion
Mar 27, 2023
123: Trevor Williams of Williams Key, Living Through The Haiti Earthquake & Growing Up In Africa and Haiti
Mar 20, 2023
122: Andrew Lawrence Of A Warriors Perspective Podcast
Mar 13, 2023
121: Nole Gives An Update On The Massive Snow Storm That Hit The San Bernardino Mountains
Mar 09, 2023
120: David Liapis On Suffering Well & Space Force
Mar 06, 2023
119: Passing The Torch With Pastors Jerel & BJ
Feb 27, 2023
118: Pastor Jerel Hagerman, An Incredible Story Of Faith, Loss, Redemption & Hope.
Feb 20, 2023
117: Captain Mark McCurdy Of The Fire Officer Project.
Feb 13, 2023
116: Justin Kalnas & The Importance Of Who You Surround Yourself With.
Feb 06, 2023
115: What Does It Look Like To "Count It All Joy"?
Jan 30, 2023
114: The Wait
Jan 23, 2023
113: Are You Letting The Old Man In?
Jan 16, 2023
112: Tyler Napier, Adopting Three Boys, Being On The School Board & Dealing With The Satanic Temple
Jan 09, 2023
111: Todd Bradstreet, Murrieta Fire Captain & Chaplain.
Jan 02, 2023
110: The Last Episode Of 2022, Goals & Commitments For The Coming Year
Dec 26, 2022
109: Charlie Brown Of Next Rung
Dec 19, 2022
108: Stories & Shout Outs From Class 4 Of The Fire Up Program
Dec 12, 2022
107: Joel Weldon, The Power Of Your Voice.
Dec 05, 2022
106: Dustin Schlegel, Selling Everything To Move His Family Across The Country & Starting His Own Business
Nov 21, 2022
105: Rich Zuniga On Why He Left "Talking Out Of My Stash" Behind & What He Is Doing Now
Nov 14, 2022
104: Mikhail Nayfeld, Co-Founder Of Heroes & Villains, On Doing What You Love, If You Are Capable Of Actually Doing It.
Nov 07, 2022
103: How To Deal With Conflict
Oct 31, 2022
102: What Is Motivating Us & Is It Good?
Oct 24, 2022
101: Dr. Sam Ho On Peak Performance, Longevity & Injury Prevention For First Responders
Oct 17, 2022
100: Dr. Sam Ho On His Families Escape From Communism, Growing Up In America & Joining The Army
Oct 10, 2022
099: Jeremy Stalnecker On Resiliency, Courage & Finding Balance.
Oct 03, 2022
098: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Recap, A Fitness Challenge & An Invite To Our First Ever A.M.A.
Sep 19, 2022
097: The Importance Of Athletics For Kids & Finding Balance With Sean Steward
Sep 12, 2022
096: Master Chief David Dearie On Leadership
Sep 05, 2022
095: Pastor Jim Stitzinger On Being A Reference Point, Raising Daughters & Challenging Yourself While Leading Your Family
Aug 22, 2022
094: Selfishness, Why It's Bad & What To Do About It.
Aug 15, 2022
093: Tattoos, Kevin Stares At The Sun & Nole Doesn't Listen To Podcasts.
Aug 08, 2022
092: Danny Coon Of Bullet Proof First Responder, On Courage.
Aug 01, 2022
091: Nole Gets Suspended Without Pay, Kevin Updates On His Recovery From Neck Surgery & Nole Gets Defeated In A Workout.
Jul 25, 2022
090: A Harmless Man Is Not A Good Man, With Dave Tebo
Jul 18, 2022
089: A Discussion On Jordan Peterson Quotes
Jul 04, 2022
088: Kevin Gets Injured Again & We Talk Through Conquering The False Summits Of Life
Jun 27, 2022
087: Uncle Rico, Getting Stuck In The Past & Being Reliant On Old Glory.
Jun 20, 2022
086: When Your Brain Tells You To Cheat, Tell Your Brain To Pound Sand.
Jun 13, 2022
085: Why Instant Gratification Will Never Bring True Gratification
Jun 06, 2022
084: Jarvis Anderson, National Level Bodybuilding Champion & The Man Who Rebuilt Kevin After His Injury.
May 30, 2022
083: Kevin & Nole Talk Fire Up Class 2, Fitness & Things We're Working On In Life.
May 23, 2022
082: The Dangers Of Idolizing Comfort & Entertainment
May 09, 2022
081: Matt Belcastro, Chief Warrant Officer II, Leadership Of Marines, Family & Fitness.
Apr 25, 2022
080: Mike Yarbrough, Wolf & Iron Podcast Host, Author, Small Business Owner, & Real Man.
Apr 18, 2022
079: Kevin Goes To Mighty Oaks & An Update On His Recovery From His Broken Collar Bone.
Apr 11, 2022
078: Retired Fire Captain Kevin Tobia, Leading Firemen & Leading Your Family, Surviving Retirement & The Fire Up Program.
Apr 04, 2022
077: Derek Wreesman, Arkansas Fireman to Ventura County Fireman, Fatherhood & Podcasting.
Mar 28, 2022
076, Travis Berenbach, Thoughts From A Savage On Class 1 Of The Fire Up Program
Mar 21, 2022
075: BJ Huether, From Booking Bands In Basements At Age 15 To Associate Pastor Of Calvary Chapel Joshua Springs
Mar 14, 2022
074: The 6th Sense & What To Do About It, Plus Bonus Parenting Lessons We've Been Learning Through Trials In Life
Mar 07, 2022
073: Into The Storm
Feb 28, 2022
072: Nole Get's Called Out & The Fire Up Program Class One Was Amazing, Brutal & Lifechanging
Feb 21, 2022
071: Julian Serrano, Palm Beach County Firefighter, Founder Of Prepared To Fight Fire, Ultra Marathon Runner and Florida Smoke Diver.
Feb 07, 2022
070: On Being A Grandma, The Tooth Fairy, And How To Implement Honesty In Your Daily Life
Jan 31, 2022
069: A Death In Our Department, Kevin Breaks His Collar Bone, We Both Get Covid & More...
Jan 24, 2022
068: Make This Year A Good One Regardless Of What Is Going On In The World Around You.
Jan 03, 2022
067: Why Die Hard Is Not A Christmas Movie & Other Frivolities, Featuring Special Guest Host Eric Eastlund
Dec 20, 2021
066: Miguel Aguilar, From Being Abandoned At age 12 & Homeless at 16, To Now Owning 9 Companies Including Self Made Training Facilities & Self Made Family Apparel.
Dec 13, 2021
065: Nole Talks About How His Department's Vaccine Mandate Is Impacting Him, The Potential Of Being Fired & Why He Is Making The Decision To Fight
Dec 06, 2021
Winter 2021 Challenge! Build Some Mental Toughness & Join Us For This 30 Day Challenge!
Dec 03, 2021
064: The Fire Up Program, Class Zero Recap, How It Went & Why We Want You To Get Involved In The Next One
Nov 29, 2021
063: Mental Toughness, Do You Have It? Why We Think You Need It & Some Ways To Develop It
Nov 15, 2021
062: Funny Firemen VS. Animal Stories, Some Pranks & Other Shenanigans.
Nov 08, 2021
061: Eric Eastlund, Firefighter Diagnosed With Cancer & The Fight That Followed
Nov 01, 2021
060: The Fire Up Program With Chris Ruano Of Prep & Defend. Exciting Announcement Of A Life Changing Live Event We Are Working On.
Oct 25, 2021
059: Random Show, MyZone Challenge, Fitness Methodology & Shopping Carts.
Oct 18, 2021
058: Should You Quit Your Job? Encouragement For Those Who Might Be Terminated.
Oct 11, 2021
057: Juan Huizar, From Picking Garlic At Age 9 In Central California To President Of Sage Real Estate.
Oct 04, 2021
056: John Schaefer, Dealing With The Loss Of The Job You Worked For All Your Career, Balancing Work Goals & Family Life & What To Do When You Reach Retirement Age.
Sep 27, 2021
055: Justin Lakin, Former Green Beret, CEO Of TK Operations, Husband, Father.
Sep 20, 2021
054: Jason Teter, The Conclusion Of His Ride From L.A. To New York On The 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Sep 13, 2021
053: Jason Teter, L.A. City Fireman On His Memorial Bike Ride From Los Angeles to New York On The Tenth Anniversary Of 9/11, Part One.
Sep 06, 2021
052: Viet Nguyen, From A Family Of Vietnamese Refugees to Deputy Attorney General Of California
Aug 30, 2021
051: Tim Kennedy, Green Beret, Sniper & TV Host On What Is Wrong With Education In America & What He Is Doing About It.
Aug 23, 2021
050: Dave Roberts, LACoFD Paramedic On Staying Positive & Focused, Especially Through The Hard Times
Aug 09, 2021
049: Stu White, Owner Of Kiwi Gyms, Strength & Conditioning Coach For Multiple Olympic Surfers.
Aug 02, 2021
048: Frank, From Military Police To A Career In Law Enforcement With A Major Department In Southern California.
Jul 26, 2021
047: Tim Kennedy, UFC Fighter, BJJ Black Belt, Green Beret, Sniper, TV Host, Husband, Father, Unapologetic American.
Jul 19, 2021
046: Dave Tebo, Air Force Firefighter, Hockey, Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt, Known L.A. County Fire Savage.
Jul 12, 2021
045: Jeff Lilley, Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Why Would A Good God Allow Evil To Happen?
Jul 05, 2021
044: Landon Patterson Part Two, Leadership Lessons & How To Become A Better Leader Wherever You Are In Life.
Jun 28, 2021
043: Best Job I Ever Had, What It Means, Why We Say It & Other Phrases That We Find Meaning Or Motivation In.
Jun 21, 2021
042: Max Kayes, Nole & Kevin's Life Coach, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & President of New Hope Christian Counseling Foundation.
Jun 14, 2021
041: We Need Your Help. A Call To Action For Our Fellow Firemen In Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Jun 09, 2021
040: Fatherhood, The Importance Of Family & Working Hard To Achieve Your Goals With John Estrada, Vice President of Universal Pictures International.
Jun 07, 2021
039: John Schaefer, Former Police Chief of Placentia and San Marino, Former City Manager and Current Shepard At Fullerton Free Church.
May 31, 2021
038: Mike Desena, From Combat Veteran to Clinical Therapist
May 17, 2021
037: Our Fitness Journeys & Why What We Do Now For Fitness Works So Well
May 10, 2021
036: Jeremy Stalnecker, CEO of The Mighty Oaks Foundation, Former Pastor and Infantry Platoon Commander.
May 03, 2021
035: Kevin & Nole Discuss Why Their Views Are So Different Regarding Owning Or Carrying A Firearm For Self Defense.
Apr 26, 2021
034: Integrity & How A Lack Of It Led To Nole Acquiring Saddam Hussein's Hood
Apr 19, 2021
033: The Truth About Life As A Fireman Or Soldier And How To Prepare, With Mike Knobbe.
Apr 12, 2021
032: Random Show Featuring Mike Knobbe, Music We Like, Gear We Enjoy & Our Experience With The CrossFit Open Last Month
Apr 05, 2021
031: Rich Zuniga Part 2, Social Media Downsides & Upsides, What Rich Thinks About Wanda Vision, A Couple Lighthearted Ranger Battalion Stories & Lots Of Laughing.
Mar 29, 2021
030: Mike Caldwell, Husband, Father of Eight, Award Winning Farrier, CHP Violent Crimes Task Force & Future Resident Of The Great State Of Texas.
Mar 22, 2021
029: Germain Aguilera, Fighting Brain Cancer.
Mar 15, 2021
028: Travis Knabe, Combat in Iraq, Life as a Brea Firefighter Paramedic, Thoughts on PTSD & Dealing With Miscarriages.
Mar 08, 2021
027: Chris Ruano, Leadership & Fitness From a Fire Captain who started out on a Hotshot Crew, worked as a Firefighter and Engineer in the Station & then became a Crew Supervisor in Wildland Firefighting.
Mar 01, 2021
026: Nole Tells The Story Of The Death Of Asher, His First Born Son.
Feb 22, 2021
025: A Small Collection Of Funny Stories Of Us Getting Taken Advantage Of Or Looking Like Idiots.
Feb 15, 2021
March Challenge: The CrossFit Open, & We Recap The 3000 Burpee Challenge.
Feb 13, 2021
024: What Our Name & Logo Mean To Us, Recap Of Kevin's Carnivore Month & Our Goals That We Are Doing Well Along With The Ones That Still Need Work
Feb 08, 2021
023: Nole Tells A War Story & We Talk SOGs And Life Lessons With Special Guest Mike Knobbe
Feb 01, 2021
022: Ed Wilson, Former NFL Running Back, Paramedic Firefighter with LACoFD.
Jan 25, 2021
021: Erik Langslet, Adventurer, Husband, Father and Guy Who Keeps His Phone on "Do Not Disturb"
Jan 18, 2021
020: Stan Maloof, Life lessons with a Firefighter Specialist, Paramedic Extraordinaire & a Husband & Father.
Jan 11, 2021
019: Brian Underwood, Surviving the Mass Shooting at the Route 91 Music Festival in Las Vegas.
Jan 04, 2021
018: The Fires We Will Carry In 2021
Dec 28, 2020
017: Sean Percy Travis, Firefighter Specialist LACoFD, Health and Fitness Expert.
Dec 21, 2020
016: Leon Broussard III Husband, Father, Business Owner, Football Coach & Kevin’s Step-Dad.
Dec 14, 2020
015: Dean Rivero, LACoFD Captain, Husband, Father and Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt.
Dec 07, 2020
December Challenge: 3000 burpees in a month.
Dec 01, 2020
014: Branden Kunath, National Programs Director at Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs.
Nov 30, 2020
013: Landon Patterson, Vice President of Sales for Hundred Acre Wine Group.
Nov 23, 2020
012: Jason Teter, LAFD Dive Team, Ultra-Marathon Runner, Husband, Father, Wild Mustang Trainer.
Nov 16, 2020
011: Sergio Leyva, Husband, Father, United States Army Ranger, LAPD Homicide Detective.
Nov 09, 2020
010: Brandon Setter, Owner of the Telly Award winning video production company Setter Studios, Missionary to Uganda, Future helicopter pilot.
Oct 26, 2020
009: 400 meters of lunges every day, for 30 days.
Oct 14, 2020
008: Rich Zuniga, Father, Fireman, Podcast Host, Artist.
Oct 05, 2020
007: 400 Meters of lunges challenge recap, and a new challenge for October!
Oct 02, 2020
006: Sean Steward, Educator, Father, Entrepreneur, Athlete.
Sep 29, 2020
005: Intestinal Fortitude/Having Heart
Sep 16, 2020
004: Competing in the Highland Games
Sep 08, 2020
003: Ice baths and cold showers
Sep 05, 2020
002: Mike Knobbe, from combat veteran to fire engineer.
Sep 04, 2020
001: Jeff Lilley, Executive Pastor at Fullerton Free, former President of Seattle Union Gospel Mission and Nole's dad.
Sep 02, 2020