Three in the Fire

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your character gets tested? In Part 2 of our Integrity series, we move beyond definitions and into real life. Duncan Brannan, Max Mawhirter, and Josh Davis explore what integrity looks like in relationships, leadership, marriage, family, and everyday decisions. Can a man have character without integrity? Why does God place such a high value on integrity? How do a...

Send us Fan Mail What is integrity? Most men would say they have it. But integrity isn’t proven when life is easy. It’s revealed when you’re under pressure. In this episode of Three in the Fire, Duncan, Josh, and Max tackle one of the most important qualities in a man’s life. They explore the biblical meaning of integrity, why it’s more than honesty, how small daily choices shape our character, an...

Send us Fan Mail There’s a reason the enemy works so hard to isolate men. In Part 4 of our Brotherhood Series, Duncan, Josh, and Max break down what biblical brotherhood actually looks like — not surface level friendship, but real relationships built on truth, trust, accountability, encouragement, and shared pursuit of God. The guys unpack: The "threefold cord" of Ecclesiastes 4:12 Why i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Biblical Brotherhood series, we talk about the hardest part of real brotherhood: loving people when they disappoint you, frustrate you, wound you, or make a mess of their lives. Using Cain & Abel, 1 John 3, Proverbs, and the example of Jesus, we unpack: - What biblical love actually looks like - Why real brotherhood gets messy - Loving people without ena...

Send us Fan Mail Most men have people around them... but very few have real brotherhood. In this episode of Three in the Fire, we unpack what biblical brotherhood actually looks like through the story of Cain and Abel, and real-life experiences with friendship, accountability, isolation, and spiritual growth. Most guys don’t need hundreds of friends. They need a few real brothers who know them, ch...

Send us Fan Mail Most men have guys around them. But very few have brotherhood. Not the surface level kind. Not guys you joke with, watch games with, or text once in a while. We’re talking about something deeper. Something some men have never actually experienced. In this first episode of our new series Biblical Brotherhood, we break down what real brotherhood looks like—according to God’s design....

Send us Fan Mail What does it actually mean to be a man of God? After 7 episodes unpacking biblical manhood, this conversation brings it all together. In this recap episode, we revisit the core truths that define real masculinity—not by culture, but by Scripture. From arete (moral excellence) to chazaq (strength and courage), from identity in Christ to calling, perseverance, and brotherhood—this e...

Send us Fan Mail Many men say, “I’m trying to be like Jesus.” But what if the real problem is... you don’t actually know what He’s like? In this episode of Three in the Fire , we break down one of the biggest barriers men face in their walk with God: a false picture of Jesus. For years, culture has painted Him as passive, soft, and disconnected from the kind of man most guys want to become. But th...

Send us Fan Mail Many men avoid hard things. But what’s actually at stake when they do? In this episode of Three in the Fire, we break down courage and perseverance—not as ideas, but as choices every man has to make. Courage isn’t just facing danger. It’s obeying God when it doesn’t make sense. We talk about: Why men run from difficulty and choose comfort What happens to a man when he avoids hard...

Send us Fan Mail Most men spend years asking the wrong question: "What should I do with my life?" In this episode of Three in the Fire, we dig into calling—what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many men confuse it with their job, their roles, or their gifts. Your career is not your calling. Your role as a husband or father is not your calling. Even your natural talents aren’t your callin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Duncan, Josh, and Max explore the concept of identity from a biblical perspective, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's identity in Christ. They discuss the foundational role of salvation in establishing identity, the struggles men face in recognizing their worth, and the significant impact of fatherhood on shaping identity. The conversation high...

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores biblical manhood through the lens of Greek and Hebrew words, emphasizing character, virtue, and the example of Jesus Christ as the ultimate standard. Biblical definitions of manhood differ from cultural and secular views, and men should be focused on developing moral excellence and authentic character. Chapters 00:00 Defining Manhood in a Modern Context 03:00...

Send us Fan Mail What does real manhood look like? Not what culture says. Not what we grew up seeing. Duncan, Josh, and Max talk through biblical manhood and what it means to be strong (chazaq), to deal with sin head-on, and to lead your family with faith and courage. It’s simple, but it’s not easy.bAnd most men are avoiding it. Chapters 00:00 Defining Biblical Manhood 05:57 The Role of Action in...

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of Three in the Fire, Duncan, Josh, and Max share where they’ve come from, what God has done in their lives, and why this podcast exists. This is about real life, real struggles, and real growth. Not surface level faith. We talk about brotherhood, responsibility, and the need for men to stop walking alone, and start stepping into who God created them to be. Yo...