Resilient Fire Podcast

Dave SH
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Welcome to the Resilient Fire podcast! Using over 25 years of experience, Dave takes principles of survival, balances them with scripture and the Gospel, and talks through ways to apply them to our daily lives. The podcast is aimed at people who want to deepen their relationship with Jesus so that they can be a blessing to their families, church, and community. Be resilient...be fire, because we need to continually be reminded that the light shines in the darkness...and where there is fire, there is light.

  1. 5D AGO

    The Tire Around Your Neck

    In this episode of the Resilient Fire Podcast, I unpack a true and unusual story from Colorado involving a bull elk that carried a tire around its neck for more than two years. What begins as a strange wildlife story becomes a powerful illustration of the spiritual, emotional, and relational burdens many of us carry far longer than God ever intended. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and vivid imagery, this episode explores how burdens grow with us, how survival is not the same as freedom, and how true healing often requires surrender. Ultimately, this is a Gospel-centered reminder that freedom is not something we earn or fix ourselves — it’s something Christ provides when we allow Him to step in. 🎯 Key Themes & Takeaways Burdens Grow If Left Untouched Like the elk, many of us carry weights that increase over time — sin, shame, trauma, pride, or fear.Looking Strong Doesn’t Mean Being Free You can function, succeed, and appear solid while still suffocating spiritually.Normalization Is Not Healing Adapting to pain is not the same as being restored.Freedom Often Costs Something Just as the elk lost its antlers to lose the tire, God may remove things we value to save us from what’s destroying us.We Are Designed for Dependence Freedom comes through Christ, community, confession, discipleship, and accountability.The Gospel Is the Ultimate Rescue We don’t free ourselves — Christ intervenes, removes the burden, and restores our identity and purpose.📖 Scripture References Hebrews 12:1Psalm 55:22Matthew 11:28Matthew 5:30Galatians 6:2John 8:362 Corinthians 5:17, 20🛠️ Practical Reflection Questions What “tire” are you carrying right now? What burden, sin, habit, wound, or fear have you learned to live with instead of surrendering?Whose burden can you help remove? Who in your life might need someone to notice, step in, pray, confess, and fight alongside them?🎥 Recommended Resource “God’s Chisel” – A powerful short video illustration about God’s refining work in our lives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QCkBL2DfVg🤝 Connect & Share If this episode encouraged you or stirred something in your heart, Dave would love to hear from you. 📧 Email: resilientfireministry@gmail.com📘 Facebook: Resilient Fire Ministry📸 Instagram: @resilient_fire_daveIf you know someone who might be carrying a hidden burden, consider sharing this episode with them. 🎵 Music Intro / Outro Music: Campfire by Scandinavianz | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    14 min

  2. JAN 26

    Standing Firm Without Burning It Down: Truth, Disagreement, and Faith in a Fractured World

    In this timely episode, Dave addresses a nation on edge and a culture increasingly unable to disagree without destruction. Against the backdrop of unrest, violence, and outrage-driven reactions, this episode calls Christians to something harder—and far more powerful—than rage: steadiness. Rooted in Scripture and framed through the lens of resilience, restraint, and mission focus, this conversation explores what it means to stand firm in truth without sacrificing our witness. Drawing from Proverbs, James, the teachings of Jesus, and the example of Christ Himself, Dave challenges listeners to reject reactionary anger and embrace a faith that brings light without igniting more fire. This is an episode for men and women who want to hold conviction without becoming combustible—and who believe the Gospel still advances best through disciplined love, clarity, and courage. https://www.facebook.com/resilientfireministry https://www.instagram.com/resilient_fire_dave/ Music: Campfire by Scandinavianz | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz  Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    17 min

  3. JAN 19

    SERE Series #8: Code of Conduct

    In this episode of the Resilient Fire Podcast, I conclude the SERE and Faith Series by exploring the idea of a Code of Conduct — not just as a military concept, but as a deeply spiritual one. Drawing from SERE principles, biblical wisdom, and everyday life under pressure, this episode examines how character is revealed when comfort is stripped away and control is lost. Rather than focusing on rules or performance, this conversation centers on identity under pressure — who we become when stress, fear, exhaustion, and uncertainty narrow our world. Through Scripture, reflection, and practical insight, I invite you to examine the formation of your inner life and the kind of resilience that leads not just to survival, but to wholeness. Key Themes & Takeaways: A Code of Conduct is not about restriction, but about preserving identity under pressureStress doesn’t create character — it reveals what has already been formedSpiritual resilience is built long before hardship arrivesIntegrity, kindness, and humility stabilize the soul in high-pressure environmentsFormation happens intentionally or drift happens passively — there is no neutral groundGod is deeply invested not just in what we do, but in who we are becoming Scripture Focus (ESV): Micah 6:8 — Doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with GodRomans 12:1–2 — Transformation through the renewing of the mindPsalm 15:1–2 — Walking with integrity and speaking truth in the heartThese passages together form a spiritual Code of Conduct — not a checklist, but a framework for faithfulness when life applies heat. Reflection Questions: Where am I most tempted to drift when I’m tired, stressed, or discouraged?Where has fatigue begun to erode integrity or clarity?Where has cynicism tried to replace kindness in my life?What would it look like to invite God to renew my mind in this season?How is my inner life being formed — intentionally or by default? Closing Encouragement: Resilience is not just about enduring hardship — it’s about emerging from it whole, grounded, and faithful. A spiritual Code of Conduct protects identity, preserves integrity, and anchors the soul when circumstances are unstable. God does not ask us to form this character alone; He works in us, walks with us, and patiently shapes us over time. Music: Campfire by Scandinavianz | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    15 min

  4. JAN 12

    SERE Series #7: Recovery and Restoration

    Freedom is not the finish line—restoration is the work that follows. In this episode of the Resilient Fire Podcast, we move beyond escape and into what comes next. Drawing from SERE recovery principles and anchored in Psalm 40:2, Dave explores how God not only delivers us from captivity, but patiently restores our strength, stability, and confidence. Recovery is often quieter than escape. It is slower. It feels vulnerable. But it is where lasting freedom is formed. God does not rush the healing process—He establishes our footing so we can stand firm when pressure returns. Whether you’ve recently experienced deliverance or you’re still finding your balance after a hard season, this episode speaks to the sacred work of restoration and the faith required to trust God’s pace. 📖 Scripture Focus Psalm 40:2 “He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the miry clay. He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” 🧭 Episode Themes Why escape is only the beginning—not the endThe difference between freedom and wholenessRecovery as a necessary, God-ordained processWhat Psalm 40 teaches us about healing and stabilityWhy restoration takes time—and why that’s goodHow God rebuilds trust, identity, and strength after captivityThe role of patience, waiting, and dependence in recoveryWhy restored people become steady people🪓 Key Takeaway God did not rescue you just to leave you unsteady. Restoration is not weakness—it is preparation. The same God who lifts you out of the pit is faithful to establish your steps. Music: Campfire by Scandinavianz | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz  Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    14 min

  5. JAN 5

    SERE Series #6: Escape and Freedom

    🎧 EPISODE SUMMARY In survival training, escape is not panic—it is purposeful movement toward freedom. It requires patience, discipline, and a clear understanding of who you are and where you’re going. In this episode of the Resilient Fire Podcast, I explore Luke 4:18, where Jesus publicly declares His mission: to proclaim freedom to the captives and release the oppressed. Many people aren’t physically imprisoned, but they are spiritually confined—by sin patterns, shame, fear, exhaustion, or performance-based faith. Jesus does not come to manage captivity. He comes to end it. “Escape and Freedom” challenges all people to recognize hidden forms of bondage and follow Christ—not just out of captivity, but into lasting transformation. 🔥 KEY THEMES & TAKEAWAYS Escape is deliberate, not desperateCaptivity often looks respectable and familiarThe enemy’s goal is compliance, not chaosFreedom is usually a process, not a momentJesus doesn’t just open the door—He walks us outCaptivity distorts vision; freedom restores sightWilderness seasons often come between bondage and promise📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Luke 4:18 — Jesus proclaims freedom to the captivesIsaiah 61:1 — The prophecy Jesus fulfillsRomans 12:2 — Renewal of the mindJohn 8:36 — “If the Son sets you free…”Exodus 13–14 — Leaving Egypt, learning freedom🪵 PRACTICAL APPLICATION Identify areas of captivity you’ve accepted as “normal”Refuse to confuse comfort with freedomTake small, intentional steps toward obedienceRenew your thinking with truth, not shameExpect a wilderness season—and don’t turn back 🔔 CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK Where do you need to stop managing captivity and start responding to Christ’s call to freedom? Jesus still proclaims release. The question is whether you’ll follow Him out. Music: Campfire by Scandinavianz | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz  Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    13 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    SERE Series #5: Endure the Elements

    🎧 EPISODE SUMMARY In survival scenarios, the greatest threat is often not an enemy—but the elements. Heat, cold, wind, rain, darkness, and time slowly wear down the body and the will. In this episode of the Resilient Fire Podcast, I explore how that same principle applies to the Christian life. Most people don’t fall because of one catastrophic failure. They fall because of long exposure—unrelenting stress, spiritual fatigue, unanswered prayers, and the quiet erosion of hope. In “Endure the Elements,” I connect some survival principles with biblical truth to show how God forms resilience, not by removing hardship, but by sustaining them through it. This episode challenges us to stop interpreting hardship as abandonment and start seeing endurance as formation. 🔥 KEY THEMES & TAKEAWAYS The elements don’t attack aggressively—they persistEndurance is trained through small, faithful disciplinesProlonged hardship can numb spiritual awareness if ignoredGod promises presence, not avoidance, in trialsConsistency preserves life when intensity failsNight seasons require BIBLICAL truth spoken to your own soulGod uses exposure to produce character, not comfort📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES James 1:2–4 — Trials produce steadfastnessIsaiah 43:2 — God’s presence in fire and floodMatthew 7:24–25 — Building on the rock before the stormGalatians 6:9 — Do not grow weary in doing goodPsalm 42:5 — Speaking hope to a weary soulRomans 5:3–4 — Endurance produces characterIsaiah 40:31 — Strength for those who wait on the Lord🪵 PRACTICAL APPLICATION Identify the “elements” you are currently enduringFocus on small acts of obedience rather than emotional motivationMaintain spiritual disciplines even when they feel unproductiveRefuse to make permanent decisions during temporary darknessTrust that God is using endurance to shape who you are becoming🔔 CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK Where are you tempted to quit—not because you no longer believe, but because you’re tired? Ask God for the strength to remain instead of escape. Endurance is not passive—it is faithful trust under pressure. Music: Campfire by Scandinavianz | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz  Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    13 min
  7. Christmas Eve: The Light In the Darkness

    12/24/2025

    Christmas Eve: The Light In the Darkness

    Key Scripture: John 1:5 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” Christmas Eve is a night filled with light—candles in windows, glowing trees, porch lights, and sanctuaries illuminated in the dark. But light is only meaningful because darkness is real. For many men and women, the darkness hasn’t lifted just because the calendar says Christmas. In this special Christmas Eve episode of the Resilient Fire Podcast, Dave reflects on the truth that Christmas is not the story of darkness disappearing—it is the story of light entering the darkness and holding its ground. Drawing from John 1:5, he explores endurance, faithful presence, and what it means to resist despair and remain grounded when the night feels long. Jesus was not born into comfort or calm. He entered a world marked by political oppression, fear, uncertainty, and violence. Mary and Joseph were called to obedience without clarity. The first Christmas was anything but silent. Yet the Light came anyway—and the darkness could not stop it. Christmas Eve is not a promise that circumstances will improve tomorrow. It is a reminder that the Light of Christ remains—and that darkness does not win. 🔥 Episode Themes Light and darkness: why both are realEndurance as a central theme of ChristmasJohn 1:5 and the power of remainingThe reality of the first Christmas nightJesus entering contested territoryFaithful presence versus forceful escapeRefinement, identity, and spiritual endurancePeace as confidence, not the absence of struggle🧭 Key Takeaways Christmas is about the Light holding steady, not darkness disappearingEndurance is often quiet, unseen, and deeply faithfulJesus overcame darkness by remaining, not retreatingPeace is not the absence of hardship, but confidence in who winsYour faithfulness—especially when unseen—bears real light🙏 Closing Encouragement For those leading families, carrying silent burdens, serving faithfully behind the scenes, or walking through heavy seasons—your endurance matters. When you resist bitterness, remain faithful, and choose hope again, you are carrying light into dark places. Christmas Eve reminds us of this truth:  You don’t have the power to overcome the darkness.  You only have to stand firm in the Light Christ has already given you. Merry Christmas. The Light has come. And it remains. Music Credits: "Oh Holy Night" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Silent Night" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    10 min

  8. 12/19/2025

    SERE Series #4: Resist and Return

    In this episode of The Resilient Fire Podcast, I explore Week 4 of the SERE & faith series: Resist and Return. Just as SERE training teaches Airmen to maintain identity and honor despite captivity or coercion, Scripture teaches believers to stand firm when culture, temptation, or pressure demands spiritual compromise. Using the example of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, this episode unpacks what it means to resist with integrity, remain loyal to Christ, and live out a witness that reflects who we truly belong to. Key Points: Resistance is loyalty, not rebellion.Identity determines endurance — know who you are in Christ.Pressure exposes what you believe.Every “no” to compromise builds spiritual muscle memory.Your spiritual witness is your honor code.Featured Scripture Daniel 3:16–18Galatians 2:20Romans 8:372 Timothy 2:3Reflection Questions When have you had to stand firm in your faith despite pressure?What compromises tempt you the most?How solid is your spiritual identity?What verse strengthens your sense of loyalty to Christ?Field Mission for the Week 🔹 Memorize one identity-defining verse:  — Galatians 2:20 or Romans 8:37. 🔹 Rewrite it in your own words. 🔹 Say it during moments of stress, temptation, or pressure.

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Welcome to the Resilient Fire podcast! Using over 25 years of experience, Dave takes principles of survival, balances them with scripture and the Gospel, and talks through ways to apply them to our daily lives. The podcast is aimed at people who want to deepen their relationship with Jesus so that they can be a blessing to their families, church, and community. Be resilient...be fire, because we need to continually be reminded that the light shines in the darkness...and where there is fire, there is light.

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  • Creator
    Dave SH
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
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