Resilient Fire Podcast Dave

In this episode, Dave talks about tents - the places that we live in temporarily. Interestingly enough, the bible talks about tents too but in a different form. Listen in and see if there is anything you need to do to get the focus off of your tent and onto something that is eternally more important!

Christians are promised persecution, but that doesn't mean we can't prepare ourselves to be better-equipped to handle even the most extreme forms of persecution. In this episode, I talk through some training that I was involved with to help equip missionaries who are called to dark and distant places. Listen in to hear about the reality of Christian persecution, and click the link below to learn more about getting trained yourself!Find your training here:https://www.unusualsoldiers.comMusic:C...

Poon Lim wasn't trained or prepared for what he experienced. But throughout his ordeal, he had hope that he would be rescued. In this episode, I talk through Poon's story, and then dive into where we can find living hope. Here's the answer: by believing in the truth of the resurrection of Jesus and having faith in him. Listen in to hear about the power of living hope, and feel free to reach out on Instagram (@resilient_fire_dave) to let me know your thoughts!Campfire by Scandinavianz | h...

"The Lord God said "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.'" (Genesis 2:18, NIV). In this episode we build upon our kingdom identity so that we can live in true Christian community. When God created man, He knew that we were never meant to be without community. And when communities have a mission or a task to pursue, that is when kingdom-building happens. Listen in as Dave talks about the value of community, but also about the critical element that allo...

Happy new year! Are you making a resolution? Not to be a downer, but statistics show that most resolutions don't last beyond a few weeks. We lose the motivation and focus, and the resolution falls off our scope. In this episode, I talk about one reason why: because we are living in a false identity. If our identity is based off of anything other than what God has given us, then anything we are looking to change may never take hold. We must get our kingdom identity in line first...th...

Knowing how to build a shelter when you're out in the wilderness is a critical skill to survival. Everything around you is trying to take you away from your 98.6 degree optimum operating temperature. Whether it's the terrain, or animals, or weather making an impact, a shelter serves the function of protecting you from the hostile environment around you.God is often called the "refuge" or "shelter" throughout the Bible. Scripture encourages us to seek Him and rest in the shelter and protection...