This Fire

Turns out nightmares really do come true!   As a certain puppet of the Christian Nationalist movement heads back to the White House, in this special Election 2024 episode of This Fire.   We talk about the reaction to the news from our local evangelical churches, look at some of the expected cabinet appointments, and oh! Steve has a shocking admission that you won’t want to miss.   They say misery...

This Fire is BACK to finish what we started, as the Fox Bros. take on Part 2 or Fire By Nite’s Satanism Unmasked special.   We’re turning over ALL the Satanic cornerstones, to uncover the truth, and finally unmask Satan HIMSELF. Heavy metal music. Dungeons & Dragons. LARPers in the woods doing graffiti….you know. It’s starting to feel like these so-called Satanists might just be a bunch of mis...

It’s July 1988, and fear of “Satanic Ritual Abuse” is reaching fever pitch, and has broken evangelical community quarantine and into the mainstream. Talk show hosts from Oprah to Geraldo are inviting on “Former Satanists” to tell their audiences the “truth” about the “dangers” of rampant Satanism, taking over America.   And against this backdrop, Blaine Bartel and crew adapt these lurid (and large...

Are you having trouble hearing the voice of God in your life? Have you…considered that you’re just not trying hard enough, and that you lack the discipline required to carry on a quality convo with your almighty Father?   That’s what we’re discussing today as Steve and Alec watch the June 1988 episode of Fire By Nite, “Discipline to Win”.   We’ve got all sorts of terrific advice on how to be more...

We’re back with another quick bite, and this time we’re talking pastors (both local and national) that are determined to politicize their flocks, and quite frankly, lead the United States down the path to January 6th part deux…so you know, just some casual, fun weekend conversation. Election season is heating up, and Steve and Alec are here monitoring what’s going on in their community churches. A...

‘Our name is This Fire and we’re here to say, this eps about rap in a major way!’   That’s right! On today’s episode of This Fire, the Christian Contemporary Music world FINALLY recognizes rap and hip-hop as a cultural force that’s taking the nation’s youth by storm! It only took them until May of 1988 to do so, but hey! Better late than never we suppose.   Come to see Christians learning about hi...

Everyone is always looking for that sure thing. That personal victory. That dub with the immaculate vibes.   Well, if you’re interested - Steve and Alec may have discovered just such a thing, as the bros. sit down and watch the April 1988 episode of Fire By Nite, titled “If God is For You (Who Can Be Against You?)”.   You’ll see that with the power of God, you’ve already attained victory over any...

On today’s episode, we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming, to bring you something a little different: Steve and Alec get out of the studio, and head down to Six Flags over Darien Lake, where they are live ON LOCATION broadcasting from Christian music festival - Kingdom Bound 2024! They take in the sights, ride some roller coasters, go to seminars, and try to get perspective into...

TEMPTATION! Ever since Eve took that first bite way back in the Garden of Eden 6000 years ago, it’s been something humanity has ceaselessly struggled with. Lucky for us, we have Blaine Bartel and Fire By Nite to give us the 411 on how to break the demonic bonds of temptation, and in just under an hour! Imagine if Eve had had a VCR/TV combo back in the garden. Could have saved us some trouble, eh? ...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion about suicide & self-harm. Listener discretion is advised. On today’s episode of This Fire, Steve and Alec tackle Fire By Nite’s first ever VERY SPECIAL episode - ‘Don’t Say Suicide’.   Join us as we explore the evangelical community’s surprisingly thoughtful take on just what caused the suicide epidemic of the 1980s…..just kidding. They blame...

Hey girl (or boy). We here at This Fire just want you to know that (*bites lip*) we’re ready to finally settle down and be truly committed to you, the listener. What is it that gave us the courage to make such a grown up decision about our pod/pod-ee relationship?   Why it was none other than having watched Fire By Nite’s January 1988 episode, all about ‘Being Truly Committed’. With the help of Bl...

This month, we look at Fire By Nite’s guide to ‘raising’ your parents.   What do you think ‘raising’ means in this context? We guarantee you didn’t guess correctly! This episode is about honoring your parents in all things, even when said parents fall...shall we say, woefully short of being worthy of said honor…its complicated, and to be honest a little depressing. But hey! We also find out the fa...

This week, we’re back in therapy with a 2nd round of the (fraudulent) 1980 epic ‘Michelle Remembers’!   This time we learn more about the depths of depravity that incel prince of darkness Malachi is willing to stoop to. We feel the sizzle as Michelle and Dr. Lawrence’s relationship gets….cozier. AND we reveal the answer to the question that’s been on everyone’s mind: ‘What is “The Lump”?’ CONTENT...

Turn around bright eyes! Its another This Fire Quibi!   This time we're turning our eyes to the skies, as the impending total solar eclipse, and prophesies being fulfilled world wide, potentially herald THE END!   So I guess what we're saying is that this may be our last episode? I guess if we don't see you next week, then thanks for being a listener!   Oh, and this episode features some adorable...

“Friends. How many of us have them? Ones we can depend on? Before we go any further, let’s be friends.” - Whodini   This month, Steve and Alec take a little sociology advice from Blaine and crew, as they explore Fire By Nite’s guide to cultivating REAL Friendships. Not like those FAKE friendships that The World™ wants to sell you. Plus a special visit from musical guest, CCM guitar hero Phil Keagg...

Boo! Did I get you? Because it’s time for an unseasonably spooky episode of the pod, as Steve and Alec take a deep dive into Fire By Nite’s guide to Overcoming Fear.   Join us, explore the truly macabre! Such as…kids not being allowed to pray in public school…wait, that’s what this episode is about? And they use holocaust imagery to compare the plight of Christians in America to…..no, that can’t b...

This week, we’re turning back the clocks to November of 1980, to explore something truly scary. Nope, not the election of Ronald Reagan, its the release of foundational Satanic Panic text - ‘Michelle Remembers’! Join Steve and Alec as they take a deep dive into the controversial (and widely discredited) tome, as they plumb the depths of Michelle’s “memories”, and find out just how the lies spread...

It's the very first This Fire Quibi! (or Quick Bite if ya nasty) As Steve and Alec (very) briefly discuss Taylor Swift and her supposed involvement in the Satanic Church. Will she summon a literal demon on the field this Super Bowl Sunday? Or is all this Satan talk just rampant misogyny disguised as moral outrage? Find out today on this special extra short episode of This Fire!

They say “to err is human”. But if we were made in God’s own image, does that mean he himself is prone to making mistakes? This week Steve and Alec ponder the imperfection of mankind, as they review the September 1987 (1st Anniversary!) episode of Fire By Nite, ‘Nobody’s Purfekt’. Come for the insufferable outtakes, but stay for the hard right turn into discussion of broken homes, coercive relatio...

This month, we find out if honesty truly is the best policy, as Fire By Nite illustrates for us the pitfalls and perils brought on by lies and coverups. Join Steve and Alec as they discuss the wages of sin, the music of special guest Mr. Bryan Duncan, and even the communist origins of the Christian church….wait, no…that can’t be right, can it? Are WE the ones lying now? Only one way to find out fo...

C’mon get happy! Join Steve and Alec as they learn the secret behind attaining true, actual-factual, happiness by avoiding the glitz and glamour of showbiz and focusing on what’s really important. I’m not going to mince words here folks. Without the knowledge contained within this episode of Fire By Nite, you yourself might end up a streetwalker, a drug addict, or WORSE! Someone that works in the...

SEX!! Now that we've got your attention, this week's episode of This Fire is all about that which is most awkward to discuss in a church setting - 'Sex, Dating, & Relationships'. Join Steve and Alec as they attempt to navigate the messy relationship Fire By Nite (and by proxy the evangelical church) has to that most delicate of subjects. Marvel as Blaine and crew are able to steer skit after s...

We’re back, and ready to PUMP. YOU. UP. With “The Power of Faith”! On today’s episode of This Fire, Steve and Alec take a look at Fire By Nite’s manual for harnessing the power of prayer for fitness and fortune. With strong enough faith, you TOO can defeat debilitating illness, have stolen property returned to you, and learn to manifest miracles with ease. We also visit with evangelical bodybuilde...

We. Are. Back. After a short break Alec and Steve are in the saddle once more and ready to win some souls, as Fire By Nite (and by proxy This Fire) takes a look at everyday techniques YOU can use to save your friends from an eternity of sulfur and brimstone. Plus, did we mention skiing?! Because on this week's episode the FBN crew, and special musical guest Russ Taff, take over beautiful Winter Pa...

ITS ROCK ’N’ ROLL BAY-BAY! Wearing head to toe leather. Chopping out tunes on the ol’ axe. Shreddin’ hot licks trying to impress the girl working the register at the Guitar Center. For some it’s just background music, for others it’s the only way of life. But did you know that if you’re not careful, those sick solos and drum fills can take over, and lead you down a path of degeneracy and Godlessne...