The Fire You Carry

In this week's episode, we are joined by Stu White and Cody Gilbert. Stu has been on the show before and is one of the most knowledgeable guys we know. When it comes to fitness, recovery, coming back from an injury and much more Stu is the guy you want in your corner. Cody is a firefighter who suffered multiple  serious injuries that threatened to end his career. Refusing to accept that he so...

In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin talk about a bunch of random stuff. This one is just for fun. 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=FacedownRecords "Sunshine" by BEARTOOTH. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPHrNWaTJ1E&ab_channel=BEARTOOTHband...

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined again by Travis Knabe. Travis recently moved his family from Southern California to Texas, while he is still working as a Captain for Brea Fire Depart here in SoCal. We get deep into the reasons he and his wife chose to do that and some of the things you should be thinking about if you have been looking to move out of the state you're liv...

In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin are joined by Sean Percy Travis. Sean has been on the show before, but since that time has had a major career change. We dig into how and why that change happened and pull out a lot of different life lessons along the way. Sean also gets to the heart of why he started Functional Hero and what he is combatting with that program. If you currently feel stuc...

*Content warning* This episode contains a conversation about child abuse, of a sexual nature. Listener discretion is advised.  In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined by Adam Davis. Adam has a background in law enforcement, but he is now an author and motivational speaker. This episode is a no-nonsense look at the trauma Adam endured as a child, how he overcame that trauma, and how...

In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin talk about the great news Nole just received after a long fight. They also talk about dealing with friends and family who don't see some life decisions through the same lens you do and how to handle that. 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.you...

Nole and Kevin are back recording together again this week! What will they talk about? Well, listen and find out!  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 Up Progam video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProg...

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined by Hunter Robichaux. Hunter is the Director of International Programs with Mighty Oaks. In that capacity, Hunter has spent a great deal of time in Ukraine over the last year. He was also instrumental in the rescue efforts in Afghanistan that took place while the U.S. was withdrawing its forces. We also talk about finding balance as Hunter is a...

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 Facedo...

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 top...

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. W...

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=FacedownRecords Nole Needs Help - A Warriors Perspective Podcast....

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 th...

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 y...

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:...

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 h...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 an...

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...

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:...

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&a...

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 hav...

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=Dz2RZThU...