His Fire Podcast

I just read the entire book of Ephesians… in one sitting. Who we can be in Christ. What grace really means. And how we’re called to walk it out daily. From being dead in sin ➝ to alive in Christ. From division ➝ to unity. From darkness ➝ to light. This isn’t just theology—it’s transformation. If you’ve been feeling lost, distracted, or distant… go read Ephesians. It’ll realign everything.

In this episode, Kiah and Maddox unpack the reality of letting go of sin and what comes after. Too often, we try to walk away from sin without filling the space it once occupied—and that’s where we fall back into it. The truth is, that void in our hearts was never meant to stay empty. It was meant to be filled with the presence, love, and truth of Jesus Christ. This conversation is both honest and...

In this episode, Maddox breaks down the real context behind tattoos in Scripture. In the Old Testament, specifically Leviticus 19:28, markings on the body were connected to pagan rituals—people would cut or mark themselves to gain favor from false gods or to show allegiance to a specific idol. It wasn’t just about appearance… it was about worship and identity. But here’s the key:That command was g...

After Chris came to BCM at Cumberland, I asked him what he wanted to talk about on the podcast—and without hesitation he said: “Hesitation, Observation, & Procrastination.” In this episode, we dive deep into what it looks like to hesitate when God is calling you, to sit on the sidelines in your faith instead of stepping into action, and to wrestle with the reality of delayed obedience. So many...

What does it really mean to “do the work of an evangelist”?On our spring break mission trip with the BCM, Pastor Jonathan (PJ) spent time pouring into us as college students—sharing both a message and his personal testimony of how God called him into ministry. The conversation centered on Second Epistle to Timothy 4:5:“But as for you, exercise self-control in everything, endure hardship, do the wo...

Drae and I had a real conversation in the Smoky Mountains this spring break — about seeking God’s face before asking for His favor. So often we want His hand (the blessing, the breakthrough, the platform)… but intimacy comes before influence. Humble surrender isn’t weakness — it’s alignment. Psychologically, surrender relieves the anxiety of control. When we stop striving to be our own savior, our...

This weekend I had the privilege of serving at a youth retreat with 6th–12th graders, and sitting down with Jackson, a senior at Gallatin High School whose final high school football season ended with a torn up knee. Watching him walk through a season-ending injury only deepened my respect for him. While most people would check out, he was in the hospital watching the game. As soon as he could, he...

Join me in this powerful conversation with Benji as we explore his journey from Zimbabwe to the United States, the spiritual battles he’s witnessed, and the victory we already have in Jesus. We dive into the intimacy of the heart, putting our lives in alignment with God through the Word, discipleship, and the mission of the Church. After our discussion, Benji boldly shares the gospel, with a now b...

In this episode, Emma shares her testimony of how God transformed her life and reshaped her understanding of love, purity, and identity. We talk about the importance of godly community through the local church and BCM at Cumberland University, why isolation fuels sin but confession brings healing (James 5:16), and how the collegiate generation is being discipled by lust instead of biblical love. T...

In this conversation, Luke and I talk honestly about following Jesus while still learning along the way. We talk about choosing ministry not as a title or platform, but as a daily surrender. Faith isn’t something you add to life occasionally — Christ becomes your life. Not an accessory, but your identity. We didn’t start with everything figured out. We just opened Scripture and tried to live it. A...

In this episode of Call to Confession, Maddox and Kyan open up about their pasts and the weight of hidden sin. We speak honestly about sexual sin, the shame it brought, the damage it caused, and how secrecy kept us bound longer than we ever expected. We didn’t just struggle — we let it ruin parts of our lives. Our minds. Our relationships. Our intimacy with God. But healing didn’t begin until conf...

Maddox pastors youth by teaching them about the love God has for us, using the image of fire to explain faith. Just as a fire begins with a spark, faith begins with a relationship with Jesus. That spark grows as we learn to love God and love His people. Loving God means reading His Word, listening to His voice, and walking in obedience. Loving people looks like praying for them, reminding them of...

I’m Maddox—a 19-year-old college student walking out my faith in real time. His Fire isn’t about my passion, my love, or my calling. It’s about God’s fire—the love and purpose He places within us. The name comes from Matthew 3:11, where John the Baptist points beyond himself to the One who baptizes with the Holy Spirit and fire. This podcast exists to do the same: to point hearts to Jesus. His Fir...