The Fire You Carry
by Nole Lilley and Kevin Welsh
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- 🇺🇸US · Fitness#1875K to 30K
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1.5K to 9K🎙 Daily cadence·275 episodes·Last published 3d ago - Monthly Reach
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286: For the Storm (Until It Actually Hits)
Aug 31, 2026
39m 40s
285: Squashing Beef, Running Miles, & Facing Mortality
Aug 24, 2026
45m 28s
284: The C.S. Lewis Quote That Will Change How You View Love
Aug 17, 2026
49m 09s
283: Surfing, "Tough Love," & Why We Stopped Hating California
Aug 10, 2026
59m 41s
282: The Sardine Fast: Elimination Diets, Ketosis, and Firehouse Grunt Work
Aug 3, 2026
46m 30s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/31/26 | 286: For the Storm (Until It Actually Hits) | It is easy to blast heavy music in an air-conditioned cab and declare that you were "born for the storm"; it is an entirely different battle when the storm actually shows up. In this episode, Nole shares a humbling realization after giving a passionate family devotional about embracing trials, only to completely fall apart in frustration when faced with an uncomfortable task just hours later. Kevin and Nole dive into why we often excel at physical crucibles while struggling with emotion... | 39m 40s | ||||||
| 8/24/26 | 285: Squashing Beef, Running Miles, & Facing Mortality | What keeps someone grinding when facing a terminal diagnosis? In this episode, Kevin shares a powerful morning jog with his 79-year-old biological father, who is currently battling Stage 4 cancer with a colostomy bag yet still hitting the pavement every day at 8:15 AM. Nole and Kevin dive deep into the uncomfortable but necessary reality of mortality, examining why people choose to lean in rather than check out, how lifelong habits shape our final seasons, and the profound peace found in fait... | 45m 28s | ||||||
| 8/17/26 | 284: The C.S. Lewis Quote That Will Change How You View Love | Most movies, songs, and modern media teach us that love is an intense, passive feeling, and that when the feeling fades, the relationship is over. In this episode of The Fire You Carry, Nole and Kevin dive deep into what true love actually requires. Anchored by a classic reflection from C.S. Lewis, they break down the critical difference between "being in love" and choosing to love through commitment, daily habits, and shared faith. They share real-world lessons from over 40 years of combine... | 49m 09s | ||||||
| 8/10/26 | 283: Surfing, "Tough Love," & Why We Stopped Hating California | It might be 97 degrees in the recording studio, but Nole and Kevin are sitting down for an open conversation about mindset shifts, family dynamics, and setting hard boundaries. In this episode, the guys discuss the temptation to complain about living in California and why shifting toward gratitude and contentment changes everything. They dive deep into the concept of "tough love," unpacking the difference between healthy parenting and codependent enabling. Finally, Kevin shares a raw, post-sh... | 59m 41s | ||||||
| 8/3/26 | 282: The Sardine Fast: Elimination Diets, Ketosis, and Firehouse Grunt Work | Summer is in full swing, the sleeves are off, and the yard work is endless. This week, Nole and Kevin sit down to look back at how their perspectives of the fire academy have changed after 15 years in the county—shifting from anxious tension on the grinder to warm bro-hugs in the captain's office. We also circle back to a massive conversation that sparked incredible listener feedback: Can you be a leader if you're overweight? We share a brilliant perspective sent in by our academy classmate, ... | 46m 30s | ||||||
| 7/27/26 | 281: Under the Weight of Belief: Wrestling with Loss, Faith, and a Good God | On this incredibly heavy anniversary of losing his son Asher, Nole sits down for a raw, unfiltered solo reflection on what it truly means to hold onto faith in the aftermath of tragedy. Prompted by a powerful lyric from the band Dry the River—“Under the weight of belief, you shiver and shake like a leaf”—Nole unpacks the silent, lonely wrestling match that happens when you choose to believe in an all-powerful, good God who ultimately allowed your deepest heartbreak to happen. He challenges th... | 16m 34s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | obesityleadership+4 | — | — | — | obesityleadership+4 | — | 56m 39s | ||
| 7/13/26 | parentingchild development+4 | — | — | — | boredomparenting+5 | — | 32m 35s | ||
| 7/6/26 | leadershipfire service+3 | — | firehouseCaptain | — | fire service leadershiptrust in leadership+3 | — | 41m 25s | ||
| 6/29/26 | Christian hardcore scenespiritual warfare+4 | — | Sleeping Giant | — | Christianityhardcore music+5 | — | 53m 39s | ||
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| 6/22/26 | fatherhooddecisiveness+3 | — | — | — | fatherhooddecisiveness+3 | — | 48m 14s | ||
| 6/15/26 | cancerfirefighting+4 | Fred Barbosa | LA County Fire | — | Stage 3 cancerfire service+4 | — | 1h 15m 57s | ||
| 6/8/26 | fitness cyclesreal-world demands+5 | — | — | — | fitnessSummer Shred+5 | — | 50m 38s | ||
| 6/1/26 | faithinformation age+3 | — | — | — | faithinformation age+3 | — | 22m 48s | ||
| 5/25/26 | law enforcementmental health+4 | Kwesi Millington | Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Vancouver Airport | Kwesi MillingtonRCMP+5 | — | 1h 14m 35s | ||
| 5/4/26 | parentinggrief+4 | — | — | — | heavy small talkgrief+5 | — | 29m 00s | ||
| 4/27/26 | mental healthtrauma+3 | Captain David Hoy | Edmonton Fire Rescue Services | EdmontonGreat White North | trauma backpackmental health claims+3 | — | 2h 03m 45s | ||
| 4/20/26 | firehouse cultureprobation+3 | Taylor Morgan | Murrieta FireThe Fire Up Program | — | firehouseprobation+3 | — | 1h 06m 07s | ||
| 4/13/26 | mental healthnutrition+3 | — | Vertical Diet | — | season of blahmomentum+3 | — | 51m 03s | ||
| 4/6/26 | military servicesnipers+5 | Barry NisbetMir Bahmanyar | Send It: Canada's Snipers at War in Afghanistan | CanadaAfghanistan+1 | Canadian snipersAfghanistan+5 | — | 1h 15m 04s | ||
| 3/30/26 | silencemoral responsibility+4 | — | Hume Lake First Responders ConferenceIn-N-Out+1 | — | silencemoral responsibility+5 | — | 30m 38s | ||
| 3/23/26 | environmental conditioningfirst responders+3 | — | Hold the Line | — | environmental conditioningfirst responders+3 | — | 1h 02m 31s | ||
| 3/16/26 | high-performance lifestylemental health+3 | — | — | — | high-performancemental fog+3 | — | 35m 33s | ||
| 3/9/26 | 263: Shave Your Head & Pay Attention to How Others Perceive You. | In this candid and impromptu conversation, Nole and Kevin dive deep into the "Imposter Syndrome" that often plagues men as they step into leadership roles, whether it’s officiating a wedding for the first time or giving advice to the next generation of firefighters. They explore the tension between staying humble (the "new guy" mindset) and acknowledging the real-world experience and wisdom they have to offer. The duo also discusses the "Parable of the Talents," the importance of "faking it u... | 49m 36s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | 262: The Hand You’re Dealt: Finding Purpose in the Chaos | It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the "chaos and drama" of life, especially when the initial fire of the New Year begins to fade. In this solo Sunday episode, Kevin dives into an insightful teaching from Jim Ramos (Men in the Arena) to help listeners move past universal truths and discover their unique, God-given identity. Using this idea as a reference point, Kevin explores how our history, abilities, and passions aren't just random traits; they are tools meant to be used for a greater purpos... | 12m 22s | ||||||
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Chart history for The Fire You Carry
Peaked at #187 in United States, currently #187 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| United States | — | #187 | #187 | — |
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.