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The Fire You Carry

The Fire You Carry

By: Nole Lilley and Kevin Welsh
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Hosted by Nole and Kevin, two active-duty Los Angeles County Firemen with over a decade of service each, this podcast explores the fire we all carry within. Join them as they interview respected men and share lessons on how to be better husbands, fathers, and leaders. Drawing from the front lines, they tackle issues like trauma, fitness, and family life, providing universal principles for any man looking to stoke his inner fire and live with purpose.

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Episodes
  • 262: The Hand You’re Dealt: Finding Purpose in the Chaos
    Mar 2 2026

    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 purpose.


    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 You Carry on YouTube.

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

    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/

    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

    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

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    12 mins
  • 261: What if We Talked about the Living, the Way We Do about the Dead?
    Feb 23 2026

    In this high-energy catch-up, Nole and Kevin dive into the patriotic fever of the Winter Olympics, specifically the historic gold medal wins for both the U.S. Men’s and Women’s hockey teams against Canada. Between discussing the "grit and tenacity" of players like Jack Hughes and the bizarrely fascinating world of Scottish curling stones, the duo gets personal about their recent struggles with illness and the mental toll of the "firefighter trap"—working long overtime stretches at the station.

    The heart of the episode shifts to a deep discussion on legacy and intentionality. Inspired by a recent celebration of life, Nole and Kevin explore why society reserves its best praise for funerals and how they can start "breathing life" into their families and colleagues while they are still around to hear it.

    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 You Carry on YouTube.

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

    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/

    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

    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

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    39 mins
  • 260: What My 10-Year-Old Taught Me About Bravery (and Skateboarding)
    Feb 9 2026

    What is keeping you from starting that new hobby, joining that fitness program, or trying something you might be "bad" at? In this solo episode, Nole reflects on a recent trip to the skate park with his 10-year-old son, Indy. Watching his son skate at the park with the "wrong" gear and a borrowed helmet, Nole realized how often our adult egos act as a barrier to entry for things that bring us joy.

    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 You Carry on YouTube.

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

    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/

    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

    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

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    25 mins
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