174 episodes

Everyone carries fire. It is inside of you right now. It may be a spark; it may be embers; or it may be full-blown, raging flames. It may have been given to you by someone; maybe passed on from fathers, mothers, grandparents, coaches, or friends. The fire may be acquired from tragedy and difficulties in your own life. Or it may be passed on to you from someone distant; someone you don't even know; but still they have left a mark. These are the things we talk about on this podcast. We, ourselves, have felt this fire. We continue to strive to become better men, husbands, fathers, friends, and citizens. This podcast is the result of our own journey, of our own discoveries; and it is our hope that you will come along with us and discover your own fire. We are constantly interviewing men we respect; men who have kindled their own fires. They may be successful in the workplace, exemplary as a husband or father, or simply set an example in how they stay fit at any stage of life. We are firemen, and we often focus on issues that we face daily: Trauma and PTSD; from how to stay fit when your life might depend on it; to learning how to be present as a husband and father even when we're gone from home a lot of the time. What we are learning applies to the military, law enforcement, EMS, and even UPS drivers. The principles that make anyone a successful man are universal truths that do not change based on a job description or a phase of life. Come, stoke the fires that you carry, and dare to kindle some new ones.

The Fire You Carry Nole Lilley and Kevin Welsh

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 118 Ratings

Everyone carries fire. It is inside of you right now. It may be a spark; it may be embers; or it may be full-blown, raging flames. It may have been given to you by someone; maybe passed on from fathers, mothers, grandparents, coaches, or friends. The fire may be acquired from tragedy and difficulties in your own life. Or it may be passed on to you from someone distant; someone you don't even know; but still they have left a mark. These are the things we talk about on this podcast. We, ourselves, have felt this fire. We continue to strive to become better men, husbands, fathers, friends, and citizens. This podcast is the result of our own journey, of our own discoveries; and it is our hope that you will come along with us and discover your own fire. We are constantly interviewing men we respect; men who have kindled their own fires. They may be successful in the workplace, exemplary as a husband or father, or simply set an example in how they stay fit at any stage of life. We are firemen, and we often focus on issues that we face daily: Trauma and PTSD; from how to stay fit when your life might depend on it; to learning how to be present as a husband and father even when we're gone from home a lot of the time. What we are learning applies to the military, law enforcement, EMS, and even UPS drivers. The principles that make anyone a successful man are universal truths that do not change based on a job description or a phase of life. Come, stoke the fires that you carry, and dare to kindle some new ones.

    169: Our Culture Is Killing Us & What To Do About It, With Captain Evan Halquist.

    169: Our Culture Is Killing Us & What To Do About It, With Captain Evan Halquist.

    In this episode of The Fire You Carry, we are joined again by Captain Evan Halquist. Evan came on the show today specifically to talk about something he is very passionate about, the fact that so much of what we are doing as men today, thinking that it's beneficial, is quite detrimental. With this knowledge in hand, we address the ways we can adjust our lives and start to change the culture around us, to obtain better outcomes for us and the men around us.

    Listen to the end for a reading of another epic review of the podcast! Who knows, it might be yours this time.... Unless you've never written us one. If that's the case, you know what to do!

    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

    Diaphragmatic Breathing (recovery)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCF5Jl4y1yU

    Mawson's Will

    N4 Down


    MyZone facility code for The Fire You Carry: CALIFUS001

    Get $60 off a MZ-Switch Heart Rate Monitor!
    https://buy.myzone.org/?lang=enUS&voucher=CALIFUS001-60

    The Fire Up Progam video.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgram

    The Fire You Carry Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/

    Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
    https://www.fireupprogram.com/programs

    Donate to The Fire Up Program.
    https://www.fireupprogram.com/donate

    The Fire Up Program Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/

    Kevin's Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=en

    Nole's Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=en

    Join us on Discord.
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    • 1 hr 6 min
    168: Getting Those Around You To Start Executing "Extreme Ownership"

    168: Getting Those Around You To Start Executing "Extreme Ownership"

    In today's episode, it's story time! We share multiple stories highlighting some principles of taking "extreme ownership".  Specifically with a mind to demonstrating it for those around us and thus making it part of the culture that we are in. If you enjoy fireground/firehouse stories, this one is for you. Terms like "leading by example", "extreme ownership",  "leaders eat last" and so on, are ingrained in our culture. But how often do we know what they mean, how to implement them, or how to encourage others to implement them? With the sharing of a few simple, real-world stories we highlight some of the ways we think passing on the leadership principle of "extreme ownership" can be possible.

    Listen to the end for a reading of another epic review of the podcast! Who knows, it might be yours this time.... Unless you've never written us one. If that's the case, you know what to do! 

    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

    MyZone facility code for The Fire You Carry: CALIFUS001

    Get $60 off a MZ-Switch Heart Rate Monitor!
    https://buy.myzone.org/?lang=enUS&voucher=CALIFUS001-60

    The Fire Up Progam video.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgram

    The Fire You Carry Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/

    Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
    https://www.fireupprogram.com/programs

    Donate to The Fire Up Program.
    https://www.fireupprogram.com/donate

    The Fire Up Program Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/

    Kevin's Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=en

    Nole's Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=en

    Join us on Discord.
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    Buy us a coffee to support the podcast.
    https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27q

    Buy podcast apparel.
    https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com 

    • 36 min
    167: When Is It Ok To Not Show Up & The Norwegian 4x4

    167: When Is It Ok To Not Show Up & The Norwegian 4x4

    We're back with a new episode! In this one, we delve into some of our current training protocols, including Kevin's foray into the dreaded Norwegian 4x4, and yes it's as brutal as it sounds. We also discuss determining when it's ok to not show up for something you said you would, or something you know would be good for you. Don't forget to check out the links to the Fire Up Program below and get signed up for one of our classes this year. We're only doing 2 more so don't miss 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

    MyZone facility code for The Fire You Carry: CALIFUS001

    Get $60 off a MZ-Switch Heart Rate Monitor!
    https://buy.myzone.org/?lang=enUS&voucher=CALIFUS001-60

    The Fire Up Progam video.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgram

    The Fire You Carry Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/

    Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
    https://www.fireupprogram.com/programs

    Donate to The Fire Up Program.
    https://www.fireupprogram.com/donate

    The Fire Up Program Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/

    Kevin's Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=en

    Nole's Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=en

    Join us on Discord.
    https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27q

    Buy us a coffee to support the podcast.
    https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27q

    Buy podcast apparel.
    https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com 

    • 50 min
    166: We Need Your Support! Come Spend Time With Us March 3rd While Support Two Outstanding Non-Profits!

    166: We Need Your Support! Come Spend Time With Us March 3rd While Support Two Outstanding Non-Profits!

    In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined by Jon Engle of Hold The Line to talk about the details of the joint fundraiser we are doing on March 3rd at Escape Brewery in Redlands. We have some really great stuff to raffle off, live music, and a great time to hang out with our friends and families. We need you guys to show up and we would love to see you out there! 

    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

    Colter Wall - "Prairie Evening/Sagebrush Waltz"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1stOm7wwmg

    "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" - Sea Shanty Metal?
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-QA4nuXPLA

    The Ghost Inside - "Death Grip"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hctyxbbALCc

    The Ghost Inside - "Wash It Away"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNlutrxYsGw

    MyZone facility code for The Fire You Carry: CALIFUS001

    Get $60 off a MZ-Switch Heart Rate Monitor!
    https://buy.myzone.org/?lang=enUS&voucher=CALIFUS001-60



    The Fire Up Progam video.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgram

    The Fire You Carry Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/

    Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
    https://www.fireupprogram.com/programs

    Donate to The Fire Up Program.
    https://www.fireupprogram.com/donate

    The Fire Up Program Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/

    Kevin's Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=en

    Nole's Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=en

    Join us on Discord.
    https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27q

    Buy us a coffee to support the podcast.
    https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27q

    Buy podcast apparel.
    https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com 

    • 24 min
    165: In Defense Of The Family

    165: In Defense Of The Family

    In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole talk about some of the more common marriage and family issues that come up during the Fire Up Program along with some of those they've experienced in their own marriages and families. The institution of marriage and the family are both under attack in our world today and we as men need to be doing everything we can to strengthen those relationships that we have been charged with leading, and in order to do that we need to be aware of the most common issues and difficulties. Let us know what issues you think we missed in our Discord group for the podcast!

    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

    Colter Wall - "Prairie Evening/Sagebrush Waltz"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1stOm7wwmg

    "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" - Sea Shanty Metal?
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-QA4nuXPLA

    The Ghost Inside - "Death Grip"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hctyxbbALCc

    The Ghost Inside - "Wash It Away"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNlutrxYsGw

    MyZone facility code for The Fire You Carry: CALIFUS001

    Get $60 off a MZ-Switch Heart Rate Monitor!
    https://buy.myzone.org/?lang=enUS&voucher=CALIFUS001-60



    The Fire Up Progam video.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgram

    The Fire You Carry Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/

    Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
    https://www.fireupprogram.com/programs

    Donate to The Fire Up Program.
    https://www.fireupprogram.com/donate

    The Fire Up Program Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/

    Kevin's Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=en

    Nole's Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=en

    Join us on Discord.
    https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27q

    Buy us a coffee to support the podcast.
    https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27q

    Buy podcast apparel.
    https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com 

    • 59 min
    165: Tim Kennedy, Experiencing The Worst While Still Living The Best. *Repost Of Episode #47*

    165: Tim Kennedy, Experiencing The Worst While Still Living The Best. *Repost Of Episode #47*

    This episode was recorded when we flew out to Texas in July of 2021 to spend a couple of days with Tim and record this episode. Tim was kind enough to open his home to us and include Kevin and I in his workouts on the mornings that we were there. In this wide-ranging episode, Tim shares some of his war stories with us, we talk fitness, and being a better man, and we even discuss the pros and cons of driving a minivan.

    MyZone facility code for The Fire You Carry: CALIFUS001

    Get $60 off a MZ-Switch Heart Rate Monitor!
    https://buy.myzone.org/?lang=enUS&voucher=CALIFUS001-60

    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=FireUpProgram

    The Fire You Carry Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/

    Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
    https://www.fireupprogram.com/programs

    Donate to The Fire Up Program.
    https://www.fireupprogram.com/donate

    The Fire Up Program Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/

    Kevin's Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=en

    Nole's Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=en

    Join us on Discord.
    https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27q

    Buy us a coffee to support the podcast.
    https://discord.gg/rkDa9Ae27q

    Buy podcast apparel.
    https://thefireyoucarry.threadless.com 

    • 1 hr 8 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
118 Ratings

118 Ratings

Jh65533568 ,

Good dudes & dads

Great podcast, they confront their own flaws head-on, pushing each other to be better dads and community servants. It's real, and it's a must-listen for anyone who values honesty and camaraderie. Keep up the good work boys

badazzGAMER909 ,

Awesome podcast &great personality

First. Thanks for recommending the game cat goat cheese pizza on one of your episode. My family loves it lol second I’m a firefighter emt in North Carolina for 22 years and drive an hour and 45 minutes to see a therapist , I listen to your podcast on my trip . I have 14 months left till I retire and find a new career. This podcast rang a bell. I can’t just listen to my wife and daughter concerns without trying to fix there problem it’s crazy. I’m working on myself. Keep up the good work gentlemen

Billy

sahl2 ,

Great for firefighters, mil/vets, even cops.

The challenges aren’t unique to first responders, but we just got to see it daily. Great to hear these messages from those who were there.

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