Mike Turrigiano goes off about the problem with modern day Christianity and it's struggle to properly disciple. He calls it "Consumer Christianity" and how we pick and choose what parts of the faith walk we want to actually live out. He hands out some gems in this episode over growth in our spiritual walk and the importance of GOOD discipleship. Stay till the end to hear some crazy stories about his relationship with Lonnie Frisbee and the evangelical adventures they embarked on years ago. Enjoy the episode family!

Today we sat down with Art Pereira. In this episode, Art shares his journey of faith and identity within the Christian community. Art discusses the challenges and revelations he has faced as a man who is same-sex attracted, offering a unique perspective on navigating personal and spiritual trials. His story is one of resilience and hope, highlighting his struggles with acceptance and his eventual peace in finding a place within the church that respects his journey. Art's testimony is not just about his own experiences, it's a call to understanding and compassion, urging both believers and non-believers to listen and learn from his path.

Alison Lewis is an absolute PRAYER WARRIOR. Not only does she have deep theological knowledge and education, but is a very wise woman of God. She dedicates her time each and every day to pray and intercede for her family, her church, country, and those who are in need. Today, you tell us her testimony and the way God led her through prayer to become the person she is today. Prayer is an absolute fundamental of the faith journey, and it’s important we learn how to pray the right way. Let’s unite together, building the church of God, and praying for those around us. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON PATREON TO JOIN US ON TUESDAYS, 6:30AM EST MORNING PRAYER SESSIONS!

Today, we sat down with Christian Clinical Social Work and Therapist, Desirae Williams, and discussed everything from abandonment, to demonic forces. She shares with us her story, and how God brought light into her darkness. She speaks on undealt traumas, abandonment from parents, divorce, generational curses, demonic encounters, the effects of abortion, depression, and the proper way to move forward and heal from all of this. Don’t just listen and leave it at that, but really take in what is being said, and apply it to your faith journey with God. It will be worth it, trust me.

Can Christians chase money and God? How do I know what God’s will is for my life? How do I handle finances as a Christian? How do I know my calling? Is my job my calling? Am I called to be a pastor? Is college worth it? How important is the sabbath? How do you practically DO the sabbath? There are so many stresses and worries young adults face and without proper guidance and perspective we will stay stuck and stay a target for the enemy to attack. We have brought one of our spiritual leaders Micheal Rivera to deliver a fantastic episode you do NOT want to miss, from money to figuring out your purpose, we discuss the primary topics young adults want to figure out and understand. Tune in as Micheal sheds insight, guidance, and wisdom on all of these topics and be ready for the necessity to rewatch this episode! ENJOY! (0:00) Intro (1:02) The World of Finances As a Christian (Who Is Michael Rivera?) (9:23) Is My Job ALSO My Calling? (19:29) How Do We Know If We Are Doing God's Will? (30:31) The Desire to Make A Lot of Money (50:13) Hard Work Will Cost You If Done Wrong (56:44) How to Properly Rest (1:01:25) Should I Go to College? (1:15:44) Pastoral Ministry Isn’t What You Think It Is (1:24:31) Is It Okay For Pastors to Be Rich? (1:34:32) Advice for Making MONEY Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/inthefire JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY: https://www.patreon.com/InTheFire Watch on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgxEPGEQGdSXegYxUTbof7w Support The Ministry: https://bit.ly/inthefirePayPal

What if God told you to leave everything you're used to, to go into the unknown? As we continue to walk with Jesus, we run into hard decision moments where we are asked to sacrifice our comfort, desires, pleasures, and sometimes even our lives, however, the question is: WILL YOU OBEY? Will you surrender it in order to receive something greater?  In this episode we’ve brought our great friend Samuel to discuss everything from the cost of following Jesus to learning to obey through the hardest obedience,, tune in for an amazing conversation filled with honesty, transparency, new perspectives, encouragement, and so much more. This episode is a MUST WATCH!

What does Godly leadership look like? Leaders are people who teach and guide those that follow them, but what if we lead the people incorrectly? What are the pressures and obligations that a leader faces? Are we being led by Godly leadership, or people that simply sound convincing? In today’s episode, we take on what it takes to be a great leader, strong characteristics that leaders should have, and examples of impactful leaders in our lives. Your heart is the most important obligation when it comes to serving God's people. If you lead out of the wrong intentions, or without the Spirit of God, you will face a harsh downfall.

What does Godly leadership look like? Leaders are people who teach and guide those that follow them, but what if we lead the people incorrectly? What are the pressures and obligations that a leader faces? Are we being led by Godly leadership, or people that simply sound convincing? In today’s episode, we take on what it takes to be a great leader, strong characteristics that leaders should have, and examples of impactful leaders in our lives. Your heart is the most important obligation when it comes to serving God's people. If you lead out of the wrong intentions, or without the Spirit of God, you will face a harsh downfall.

What does it mean to be a man after God's own heart? What made David so different from the rest of the heroes of faith in the Bible? How can we also be people after God's own heart? When we dive deep into the story of David we see the attributes, actions, and patterns he portrayed that gave reason for his famous title. From his crazy faith, to his deeply repentant heart, many of the things we recognize in his life can be applied in our lives. Join us as we truly dive deep into the story of David and discover how you too can be a person after God's own heart.

The Holy Spirit is a big part of our lives, but do we view him as such? Are we living Holy Spirit led lives? Are we allowing Jesus to be lord of our lives? Or are WE still lord of our lives? What is the proper way to view Evangelism? How can I act without feeling doubt or fear? Over the weekend Danny and I attended a conference where we learned new perspectives that blessed us so much we needed to share all that we learned straight to you guys. From seeing and hearing the Holy spirit tune in as we discuss the very INTENSE answer to “Not feeling like it”, as well as learning how to be more available to the Holy Spirit everyday resulting in a fully surrendered life to Jesus.

I've lost passion for God, I just don't care as much as I used to, I want to love God the way I did in the beginning! I don't feel like praying or reading my bible, what can I do to start feeling like it again? All Christians have dealt with the struggle of being apathetic towards the things of God, and whilst in this season of dryness we ask ourselves many questions: “Am I doing something wrong?”, “Why don’t I feel God?”. “Why aren’t things getting better?”. In this episode we've brought back Nico to discuss all these questions and more to uncover the reason why Christians struggle with their passion for God, and the mindset we need to overcome it.

Pastor Phil Chorlian, a man who has been faithfully leading and pastoring a church for over 25 years. A man of God who has personally guided and sharpened us who we now have the privilege of having on the show. From rebelling against any authoritative figure, skipping church to go smoke, and living for himself, to a fully transformed life of devotion to God. To then ONLY walk away from the faith and chase his own dreams. How did he become a pastor? How did he know that pastoring is what God was calling him to do? What are the problems our generation has? And what are the solutions? What are the things he wished he knew/did sooner? Tune in as we discuss all these things and more in this special episode. ENJOY!

No matter which way I turn I can’t make myself do right. I want to but I can’t. When I want to do good, I don’t; and when I try not to do wrong, I do it anyway… ...In my mind I want to be God’s willing servant, but instead I find myself still enslaved to sin. These are words directly quoted from the Bible. Who’s you might ask? Apostle Paul, a man who we respect, look up to, and learn from, yet he said the very things we say to ourselves everyday. Everyone is at war with their sinful nature, and it can be discouraging and disheartening when we lose these battles constantly. And so the question we ask ourselves is: How do I resist it? How do I recognize the flesh in my life? Listen in as we discuss these questions, expose the flesh, and share what we can do to be ready for the fight.

There are over 4000 religions in the world. What makes Christianity right? What is the evidence and proof that the God of the bible is the only true God? If he is, how do we prove it besides our personal experiences? How does Christianity compare towards other world religions? In this episode we’ve brought on Grimaldi Martinez, an Apologist, Worship pastor, and our very own former youth pastor, we discuss the arguments around Islam and Buddhism, the humane desire for God, the DIFFERENCE of Christianity, and other interesting discussions. Tune in for our knowledge dense, thought provoking 100 Episode Special. Thank you all!

Why does it matter to have childlike faith? What does that even mean? How do I achieve that? Why did Jesus say we must receive the kingdom like a child? In a well known scene in the Gospels we see the disciples wrestling with the question of “who will be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?”. Only to have Jesus respond by saying that they must have the faith and the attitude of a child. In this episode we break down Jesus’ unforeseen response, and learn how to achieve this kind of faith, as well as understanding the importance of it even to the point that Jesus says without this kind of attitude, we will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Enough is enough! That feeling of numbness and dissatisfaction for the things of God is done! In this episode of In The Fire, we discuss the feeling of numbness, what causes it, and how to overcome it. Let’s get back to that first love feeling we had with God. Time to connect ourselves back to the vine.

There’s nothing better than someone who craves growth. God taught us powerful lessons this year that we want to share with you all. These lessons about relationships, faith, and personal growth that changed our entire view on life. WE LOVE YOU GUYS! Thank you so much for such a beautiful year, full of blessings from God. We could not be here without the support of each one of you. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR :)

From Fatherless homes, backsliding from God, lack of purpose, and even losing loved ones. The lives and testimonies of others truly shine a light on the transformative power Jesus has on the lives of many, and in this special episode we have the privilege to sit down with 10 people and hear their story on how Jesus changed their life forever. Listen in on their captivating and relatable stories that share the radical ways Jesus broke in on broken people.

The church hurt you. Life got too busy. God let you down. You didn’t fit in. But will this damage your faith in God in a way that could end the relationship? This episode is not to defend the church or the damages it may have caused you, but it is to remind you of the living God and His everlasting love for you. No amount of hurt caused by others can stand in His way. This is a call to go back to church. To remind you of the power in God’s people. To remind you of the separation between religion and relationship. Religion may have failed you, but God never will.

Will you stay in the same place forever? Will you continue to find comfort in staying stagnant, receiving no growth? Will you continue in the cycle that you’ve been in for years? Will you stay comfortable in sadness? Will you keep letting situations and emotions control you forever? Many Christians wrestle with negative cycles and letting emotions rule their lives, as well as struggling with the season of “numbness”. And it's time we face these problems head on and learn the tools we need to break the cycles and experience all that God has for us. Join us for a conversation of exposing, reflecting and encouragement to take control of your life.

3 young adults seeking to learn more about the Holy Spirit, and his role in our lives. How do we navigate through seasons of wilderness where we feel distant from God, or we feel like God isn't moving? What do we do when we feel out of step with the Spirit of God? Did God let go, or do we just not see Him? Countless questions everyone wrestles with in their walk with God are mentioned in this episode with special guest Niko! I hope this was an encouraging episode! We love you! CHECK OUT THE PATREON.

Will God do it? Will God make a way? Do you have the faith for it? Do you walk by faith and not by sight? Do you believe He can do big things with you? God has time and time again revealed to us that He is a God who uses ordinary things and makes them extraordinary, and that He chooses to partner with us to accomplish great things to push the Kingdom of God forward. The question is do you believe He can do these great things through you? Join us as we dive deep into the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 and uncover the attitude ALL christians should have, but don't.

What if I told you that this isn’t your average story? This parable told by Jesus is so in depth and powerful our minds get blown just talking about it. In this episode we read, study, and explore the meaning of The Good Samaritan parable, what each character represents, and what that means for our lives as followers of Jesus. Come join us as we take you along the ride of drawing closer to God, understanding more of His word, and sharing the Good News to those who haven’t met the savior.

THE SPIRITUAL WORLD IS REAL! The war between good and evil is going on right now in our midst, but what do we do as followers of Jesus to protect and defend ourselves from the strategies of the devil? Apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 6 telling all believers to put on the “The Whole Armor of God”, to take the sword of the spirit, and to pray IN the spirit at all times. What does this mean? What does this look like in our daily lives? Why should we care about the armor of God? What does it protect us from? FIND OUT IN THIS EPISODE OF IN THE FIRE as we study and explore this straight from the word of God.

PART 2 for the conversation all about DEMONS with Pastor Charles! If you have not tuned in for part 1... you probably want to go do that first. This episode we ask Pastor questions about new age practices like astrology, crystals, charms, hand and card readings, and much more, as well as his experience with more intense demonic encounters. We ask him about celebrities making deals with the devil, satanic rituals at concerts, and whether it is okay for Christians to attend concerts or not? Questions about horror movies and whether that brings a dark spirit upon our lives? Can demons be latched on through sex? Where do demons go once you pray for deliverance? What is happening when someone experiences sleep paralysis? Is yoga really demonic? Christian yoga?! Do drugs really bring someone into the dark spiritual world? TUNE IN!

What do demons look like!? Where do demons come from? What power do demons have? Can a Christian be demonized? Can music, celebrating halloween, horror movies, or attending secular concerts cause demonization? How do I know if something is psychological or demonic? Can someone attempt witchcraft on a Christian? Is sleep paralysis demonic? For a long time, people have been wrestling with these big questions. Both Christians and non-Christians often don't know much about the spiritual world, and this leaves us feeling powerless. We don't realize we actually have the power to trample over demons with the power and authority given to us by Jesus. So join us for an amazing conversation as we uncover the truth about demons, demonization, and how to stand firm in spiritual warfare with our special guest Pastor Charles.

Are you giving God your best? Do you live the way God wants you to live? How do you respond when someone tells you you're wrong? Can you celebrate other people's success? Or do you respond with envy or jealousy? Are your actions genuine? Or do they come from the wrong place? There are times in our lives that we might do something with the wrong motive, and the question is can we receive correction when we are confronted with it? As we dive deep into the story of Cain and Abel, we find themes of faith, jealousy, and arrogance. As well as discovering what it REALLY looks like to give God your best.

Are you truly a follower of Christ? Have you let people's opinions stop you from receiving all that God has for you? Has your lack of growth been because of your lack of commitment? Have the stresses of life choked out your faith in God? There's many ways people respond to hearing the good news of Jesus Christ, whether it's receiving it and letting God transform your life, or hearing it and living an untransformed life. And without proper caution, our faith might fall into the categories Jesus mentions in this well known parable. So join us as we dive deep into the parable of the sower and discover how the people Jesus calls out might just apply to you.

Have you been distant with God? Are you delaying your purpose AND other people's blessings? Is fear stopping you from doing what God wants you to do? Have you been ignoring God’s call on your life? There are many times where we ignore and delay God's plan for our lives simply because we want our will to be done and not His. And as we dive deep into the book of Jonah we read EXACTLY how God responds when we choose to go our own way instead of his. So join us as we study the story of a prophet who TRULY ran away from God.

Many of us are joyful and passionate for Christ while at church or surrounded by other believers, but will our devotion and dialogue remain the same when our faith is challenged by the world? Will our faith stand the test? Or will we falter and minimize our own beliefs because of fear and people's opinions. In this episode, we study the story of Daniel and the lion's den, where we learn not only about God saving Daniel from the mouths of the lions, but about how putting your trust in God despite your situation is always the best decision.

Am I actually capable of doing this? Why did you choose me God? Everyone else seems more qualified. Can you really do this for me Lord? Will my faith be for nothing? Many times in our christian journey we tend to fall into the temptation of comparing ourselves to other believers, which leads to us feeling inadequate. As well as beginning to unconsciously focus on pleasing people and being seen instead of just serving God. And surprisingly, these lessons and more can be derived from the story of David and Goliath. So tune in as we dive deep into this popular biblical story and learn how we too can accomplish GREAT things with God.

Our minds are directly connected to the way we act, feel, and speak. So then should we not protect our minds from anything that could damage it? Intaking garbage and zombifying our minds is something we do daily which distract us from God and the heavenly thoughts that are truly important. In this episode, we discuss the enemy's schemes towards reign over our minds and keeping us far from God, and ways we can counter these attacks and live lives with minds focused on God and his purpose for us.

Do you want to really find fulfillment in life? Why do I need God? My life right now is going fine, I don’t need to add a bunch of rules and restrictions to limit my happiness right? But what about when everything goes wrong? What about those difficulties that come up in life? Who provided you with the things you lost in the first place? See, our success did not just come from our hard work and dedication, but our father in heaven that takes care of us. You might have the money, and the people, and the temporary happiness, but the real joy and fulfillment comes from your relationship with God. If you truly want to live a life worth living, connect with the one that gave you your life to begin with.

I won't believe in something I can't see. If God just came down, everyone would believe! Why is having faith so important? Can’t I just believe in myself? I've only had myself, why do I need God now? Many of us say “I won't believe it until I see it”, not realizing that we put our faith in many things without knowing the outcome, whether that be: pilots, money, friends, or even ourselves. And we choose to put our faith in uncertain things, instead of the one who made ALL things. In the episode, Louis and Danny discuss why faith is such a crucial part of our christian life, and how we can take the steps to have such a faith in God that nothing will be able to shake it.

What if I miss my old life? Do I HAVE to stop doing that? Isn’t being a good person enough? Do I really need God? What if I miss out on all the fun? A lot of us tend to not give God our whole lives in fear of what we will lose, not realizing the life we will receive when we fully give our all to God. In this episode, Louis and Danny uncover the truth about why we don't live fully surrendered lives, how we can take steps to recognize the lies, and embracing the life God has for us that we’ve been missing out on.

Does God promise to save my family? What does the bible say about having an unsaved family? Is it my responsibility to speak to them? And what if my family situation is complicated? There are many Christians who live in an unbelieving household, and we often find that the most challenging people to share our faith with is our family. In this episode of In The Fire, Danny and Louis discuss the importance of not undervaluing and disregarding our family members, while also learning to step out into uncomfortable conversations and to effectively share our faith with not just our words, but also by our actions.

Jesus tells us in the bible to be hot or cold, because if we were lukewarm, he would spit us out of his mouth. But what does this mean? Is Jesus telling us to either be for God, or to be against Him? Does Jesus really rather us be against him than in the middle? The verse in revelations where Jesus talks about this is often misinterpreted. Jesus is telling us that lukewarm water is useless! Hot water has a function, like cooking or cleaning. So does cold water, like after a long hard gym session, you want a cold glass of water. But lukewarm water has no function! This episode we discuss what it looks like for someone to be a lukewarm christian, the real dangers of this, and how to remove ourselves from this comfort of the world, and start to be of real use for the Kingdom of God.

We all understand how crazy life can get very quickly. There's times where we get thrown curveballs and we have no idea how to deal with them. We have no idea what to do or what will happen next. We have no one else to turn to but God. How do we find that faith that we need to trust fully in our God to take care of us like He always has. Join us in this episode as we discuss the secret to having this type of faith and how to hand God your struggles.

It’s time that we stop using “waiting on God” as an excuse for our lack of progress. We need to live a life of direction. We need to make a plan and begin acting upon it now. God has given you wisdom and discernment to be able to make decisions that are guided by Him in faith. His answer for us is not always a loud voice from heaven with clear instructions. Sometimes our desperation for God's answer is just a way for us to buy more time out of fear of making a mistake. Join us in this episode as we discuss the power in the silence from God, living a life of direction, and the importance of taking the first step in our plan.

Living counter-culturally isn’t fun. It isn’t what the rest of the world wants you to do, it isn’t what the enemy wants you to do. The culture is run by the enemy, constantly coming up with new trends and ideas, and ways to blind our generation with false-truths. So why live by the rules of the enemy when Jesus has given us the true way to live. This episode we talk about what it’s like living for Jesus in a culture that runs farther away from him each day, sacrificing our fleshly desires, and the temptations of the world.

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Can Christians listen to Drake? The Weeknd? Bad Bunny? What about Michael Jackson? What does God think about us listening to music that doesn’t glorify him? Is it okay to listen to non-Christian music or can we only listen to worship music? Is the music industry really demonic? In this episode of In The Fire, we dive deep into the power of music and how music is actually spiritual, and what the word of God says about listening to worldly music. Tune in with us for this thought-provoking episode on the type of music Christians should be listening to.

Can Christians smoke weed? What about drinking alcohol and clubbing? Can I even drink a beer? In this episode of In The Fire, with the help of our good friend NIKO, we discuss our history and experiences with these activities, and how God freed us from it and gave us new life. We question the possibility of being led by the spirit while under the influence and discuss the interesting topic of “Christian Clubbing”. Whether you are currently trying to let go of these activities, or if you're wondering whether it’s okay for you to partake, this episode is a must watch!

Have you ever felt like everything seems to be going wrong? Do you feel like your mind and heart are in chaos, and things just keep getting worse? If you're yearning for that promised joy and peace, but life feels like it simply sucks, this episode is for you. We dive deep into the struggles we face when life hits us with a curve ball. Amidst the challenges, there is hope.

What does healing look like? Are you struggling to trust God with your healing process? Do you have questions about why healing hasn't come despite your prayers and efforts? In this episode, we share our personal healing processes with God along this journey in the faith. We explore the complexities of trusting God when it comes to our physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. We discuss the importance of seeking God's presence, surrendering control, and choosing faith over doubt. We explore how God can work through our suffering and use it for our ultimate good.

Do you ever stress about the idea of dating the wrong person? Do you worry about your future relationships and whether it’s something that God wants? In this episode, we explore the concept of surrendering your search for "the one" and trusting God with your future relationships. We discuss the common struggle of seeking perfection in our romantic partners and forgetting about the guidance and protection of God. We delve into the importance of letting go of our desires and trusting in God's plan for our relationships.

Do you feel like you're in a season of nothingness, where it seems like God isn't working in your life? Are you struggling to find meaning or purpose in your circumstances, despite your prayers and efforts to seek guidance from God? In this episode, we dive into the difficult topic of when it feels like God isn't working, and how to find hope and faith in the midst of a stagnant season. We explore the story of Joseph from the book of Genesis in the Bible, who endured years of trials and tribulations before eventually rising to a position of power and influence. So if you're in a season of nothingness and struggling to find hope or direction, tune in now and join us for this thought-provoking and inspiring episode.

Are you tired of trying to control every aspect of your life and still feeling unfulfilled? Do you struggle with trusting that there is a God that loves you and has your best interests in mind? In this episode, we explore surrendering control to God and how it can lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful life. We discuss the common struggle of seeking perfection through our own efforts and forgetting about the guidance and protection of God. We dive into the importance of letting go of our desires and trusting in God's plan for us. We acknowledge that it can be challenging to let go of control, especially if we are accustomed to doing things our own way. However, in this episode, we discuss embracing surrender and trusting in God's guidance.

What does a true worshiper of God look like? Do you ever wonder what worship really means and how to actually do it in a way that pleases God? In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of worshiping God. Join us as we explore the different forms of worship and what it means to have a genuine heart of worship. Discover how worship can transform your life and draw you closer to God.

Is the Bible still relevant? How do you approach reading and understanding it? This episode explores the transformative power of God's word. Let’s talk why and how to read the Bible, including finding the right time and place to read and exploring its timeless lessons that are still applicable in today's world. You'll discover how the Bible can provide guidance, comfort, and wisdom in difficult times, and how it can help you navigate life's challenges with faith and hope. Tune in now and embark on a journey of discovery and transformation with God's word.

But how do we know if we are praying and fasting the correct way? What does the Bible say about it? And why is it important to do it intentionally and with discipline? In this episode we explore the power of prayer and fasting and share some tips on how to make the most of these spiritual disciplines. We'll also dive into some examples from the Bible and share stories of how prayer and fasting have impacted the lives of believers throughout history. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your relationship with God and learn how to pray and fast the right way.

Let's talk about the power of The Holy Spirit - the spirit and breath of God. Discover who The Holy Spirit is, the responsibility He carries, and His mission in our hearts. We'll also explore how Jesus passed on The Holy Spirit to us, and ways to deepen our connection with Him. Louis and Danny discuss recognizing and applying our spiritual gifts given to us by the Spirit of God to help us fulfill the will of God for our lives, and helping us push the kingdom of God further.

In this episode of In The Fire, we will be sharing our personal testimonies of faith. Each of us has a unique story of how we came to know Christ and how our lives have been transformed by His grace. By sharing our testimonies, we hope to encourage others who may be struggling in their faith or have yet to come to know Jesus. Our stories are a reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God's love and that He can bring beauty out of even the darkest situations. Join us as we reflect on our journeys and give glory to God for His work in our lives.

In this episode, we will be discussing the importance of church in the life of a believer. Whether you are a lifelong churchgoer or have never stepped foot in a sanctuary, this episode will explore the many ways that church can support and strengthen your faith journey. From connecting with others to deepening your relationship with God, we will examine the unique benefits of being part of a faith community.

A new episode on In The Fire, where we dive into the importance of sharing your faith with your friends. As followers of Jesus, we often face unique challenges when it comes to talking about our faith, especially with friends who may not share our beliefs. In this episode, we'll explore practical yet powerful ways to start conversations about God and Jesus with our friends, and how to lead them towards a deeper understanding of the faith. We'll also examine how the act of sharing our faith with others can strengthen our own relationship with God and our community. Tune in to this engaging discussion on the importance and power of sharing your faith with friends!

Have you ever experienced the pain of a broken friendship? Maybe you were betrayed, let down, or hurt by someone you trusted. In this episode, we'll explore how to heal from the pain of broken friendships using biblical wisdom and practical advice. Whether you're currently going through a friendship breakup or are still dealing with the pain of a past hurt, this episode offers hope and encouragement for finding healing and restoration. Don't let the pain of a broken friendship hold you back from living the life God has planned for you. Tune in and discover how to move forward with faith and confidence.

In this episode of In The Fire, we discuss the importance of seeking godly friendships in your life. As Christians, we are called to walk in fellowship with one another and to build each other up in the faith. But how do we find godly friends? And why is it so important to have them in our lives? Join us as we explore these questions and more, sharing personal stories and practical tips for cultivating meaningful relationships with like-minded believers. Discover the impact that godly friendships can have on your spiritual growth, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. Don't miss this powerful and thought-provoking discussion on the power of godly friendships.

Loneliness is a universal emotion that affects us all at some point in our lives. Even in a world filled with people, we can still feel incredibly isolated and alone. But as Christians, we have access to a powerful source of comfort and strength: a relationship with God. In this episode, we delve into the depths of loneliness and explore how we can overcome it through our faith. We discuss the critical role of making God the center of our lives and how His love never fails to fill the emptiness we may feel inside. Our conversation highlights the power of cultivating a true relationship with God, a relationship that can bring us peace, comfort, and healing in even our darkest moments. If you have ever experienced loneliness, this episode is a must-watch. It's a powerful reminder that even when we feel lost and alone, God is with us, and we are never truly by ourselves. So join us as we explore the power of God's love and discover how it can transform our lives, even in the midst of our struggles.

Love is a word that is often thrown around, but what does it truly mean to love someone? In this episode of In The Fire, we explore the biblical definition of love and how it applies to the way we love in the world around us. Through the lens of scripture, we discover the characteristics of real love and how it is demonstrated in the life of Jesus. We explore what it means to love unconditionally, forgive freely, and serve others with humility. If you're searching for a deeper understanding of what it means to truly love someone, this episode is for you. Join us as we journey through the word of God and uncover the transformative power of real love.

Join us in this exciting episode as we delve into the topic of preparing yourself for love in your season of singleness. With the help of a special guest, we'll explore how to cultivate a heart that is ready for love and aligned with God's will. Our discussion will be rooted in biblical wisdom, helping you understand how to find fulfillment and purpose in your season of singleness while preparing yourself for a God-honoring relationship. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow in their relationship with God and navigate the ups and downs of singleness with grace and confidence.

Can a Christian date a non-believer? If they're a good person, they wont negatively affect your faith, or would they? Cant you just change them for the better? And what does God have to say about this? Many of us find ourselves in such desperation for a romantic relationships, that we begin to settle for less and start overlooking red flags instead of settling for Gods best. And in this episode Louis and Danny speak about what the BIBLE says about dating a non believer, as well as the consequences of dating one, and what we SHOULD be looking for in a partner.

Did you know that your words have the power of life and death? Yes. It’s that serious. Something as little as our tongues, has the power to destroy families, end relationships, ruin friendships, and create new insecurities in people. But it also has the power to boost people's confidence, help them feel loved, build up new relationships, and restore families. In this episode of In The Fire, Louis and Danny talk about the importance of intentionally controlling our tongues, and training it to speak words of wisdom, encouragement, and love into people's lives. They mention the power of self-control over our words to other people, and to ourselves, and go ahead and challenge the new age idea of “manifestation”, and whether it's something that glorifies God and his kingdom or not.

What are Generational Curses? Can a Christian have one? Do you have one? If so, can you break it? Generational cycles and patterns are real, and if we don’t take the time to recognize and take action, we could unintentionally continue the negative cycles we’ve learned. In this episode we explain what generation cycles are, how to recognize them, and what we can do to break them.

Can a Christian lose their salvation? What does it mean to actually be saved? And how do I know for certain that I'm going to heaven? Many of us have wrestled with these questions at one point in our faith walk, and without a clear answer we can find ourselves worrying and fearful as to whether we have done something to lose our salvation. In this episode we answer the question of whether or not a Christian can lose their salvation, as well as discussing what marks the life of a TRUE and authentic christian.

Are you tired of being stagnant? Are you done with falling back into old habits and never reaching your true potential with God? Are you ready to truly give God your all so that you can receive all that God has for you? Many of us are aware of the things in our life that need to change, but even in our awareness we still fail to change due to our weak flesh. And many of the things we struggle with now come from the life we lived before we met christ. Which is why we have to LAY OFF the old self. In this episode we discuss how to put off our old way of living as well as embracing and LIVING in the new life Jesus gave us.

Are you tired of never completing your New Year's resolutions? Is change something you desire but never to seem to achieve? Are you allowing yourself to learn from your past so change is achievable? As we enter the new year many of us make goals to better ourselves, when in truth we should be making these goals every WEEK. Many of us end up with unaccomplished goals due to our fleeting motivation. In this episode we discuss how to create and truly accomplish New Year's resolutions with God, as well as learning how to look back and thank God for the things we went through in the past year.

Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like all the worries of life are crushing you on every side? Has life been loud, distracting, and stressful? To the point that you're doing all you can just to feel a bit of peace? When life is chaotic, many of us try to find peace in many different areas, when in reality TRUE peace is only found in one. In this episode we discuss how we can take the steps to choose the TRUE peace Jesus offers us by replacing our fear with faith.

Why does the Bible call us to imitate Jesus and his teachings? Can we honestly say that we live our lives the way Jesus would? The truth is, the kingdom of God is not just what we say, but it’s living by God's power, and we as Christian’s are called to conform to the image of Christ daily. When we begin to act more like Jesus to the people in our lives, it allows God to move through us to be a blessing to others and demonstrate what a true follower of Jesus looks like. In this episode we discuss the process of being transformed, allowing us to act, think, and love more like Jesus.

Are the days honestly just passing by? Do you always find yourself worrying about the future? Or constantly recalling negative memories? So much so that it disrupts your ability to simply enjoy the present moment? Many of us find ourselves living in our heads, or investing our time into things that won’t profit us. And it gets to the point where we begin to negatively affect our present experiences instead of just trusting God. In this episode we discuss the different reasons why we struggle living in the present, and how we can take steps to truly LIVE LIFE NOW.

You’ve got idols. Whether you want to admit it or not, there are things in your life that you devote all your time and energy into, and if it’s not God, it’s going to be something else. And many of us find ourselves asking God to move more in our lives, when he’s not even our number 1 priority. In this episode we discuss how to recognize the idols we have made in our hearts, the dangers of having them lead us, and how we can turn from them, and begin to let God lead us.

Is thankfulness something you take seriously? Do you show appreciation to the people around you? Can you genuinely say that you are a grateful person? Do the people around you know you as a grateful person or a person who constantly complains? Many of us forget that a little appreciation goes a long way, and in this episode we talk about showing thankfulness towards others and how that can positively affect us and others alike.

Are you allowing God to change you from the inside out? Are you seeing God's transformative power at work in your day to day life? Is your relationship with God just a part of your life or are you seeing positive change in every aspect of your life because of your deep connection with Jesus? Many of us have settled for a relationship with God that allows us to stay comfortable and unchanged. And in this episode we talk about how we can live a truly surrendered life to Jesus, and how the holy spirit gives us wisdom to see the truth and guidance to change because of the truth.

The God of this universe, creator of all things, the one who knit you in your mothers womb, knows how many hairs are on your head, and loves you infinitely, has a plan for you since you were conceived. This episode we remind ourselves that God has a plan for us, the difficulty in fully surrendering to God's plan, discovering our purpose, and whether or not we are capable of ruining God's plan for us.

Why do Christians have to be the bigger person? Why do we have to be nice all the time? Why do I have to put others before myself? Did you know that Jesus calls us to be servants to others!? Why do I have to be humble and serve people when no one does that for me? Why do I have to be kind with everyone when no one is kind to me? Does being a Christian mean I have to let people walk all over me? What if they take advantage of me? What if they manipulate me for being too nice? This episode we discuss the purpose of choosing kindness as well as discussing where and why boundaries must be placed.

Is Halloween demonic? Will God be mad at me if I go trick-or-treating? What does the Bible say about Halloween? Is dressing up and getting candy really that serious? The question should a Christian celebrate Halloween always arises this time of year. And in this episode we both share our opinions on if we should celebrate it or not, as well as discuss the dark truth of what is really happening in the unseen on this Holiday.

All of us have worldviews, perspectives, and opinions on different areas of life that we have grown to believe are true. But what if those perspectives we believe to be true actually aren’t true? What if the things we believe to be normal or acceptable can actually be damaging and hurtful to our faith and wellbeing? In this episode we discuss how we can put on these spiritual lenses and how these lenses show us the next steps we should take instead of steps we are inclined to take.

Help! I'm insecure! Whether we are aware of it or not, many of us are struggling with some sort of insecurity. That could look like trying to impress people, wanting people's approval, being a perfectionist, being self conscious about how you look, or feeling like you're not as capable as others may seem. These insecurities are sabotaging every aspect of our lives, and it's time that we overcome them. In this episode we will be discussing the impact of insecurity in our lives and how we can CURE them.

Can a Christian be friends with a non-christian or an unbeliever? There seems to be different views on this, so what does the bible say? This episode we discuss the question of what to do with your non-christian friendships and how to handle them. We talk about our personal situations and what having non-christian friends looked like in our lives.

God where were you? Why did you do that? Why didn’t you do that? God are you even listening? Are you even there? Do you see what's going on? Are you even real? Everyone has doubts, especially in our lowest moments. But how are you dealing with those doubts? Are you drawing closer to God, or leaning away? This episode we discuss the dangers of doubt, and how to use it as leverage to draw us closer to our creator.

Has your faith become stale? Have you become comfortable with just going through the motions? Do you want God to show up more in your life? Many of us have not been receiving all that God has for us because we have become “okay” with where we are at in our faith. In this episode we push our viewers to reflect on how they are seeking Christ, and see if they are allowing God to do all he wants to in their lives or if they are blocking their blessings.

If God is so good, why does he let bad things happen? And if he is all powerful why doesn't he stop bad things from happening? Many of us, whether believer or non-believer, have wrestled with these questions, And many of us want to know why. In this episode we will discuss and understand the answer to this hard question and how we can begin to let go of the bitterness we might have towards God.

“I need to get back into it”, “I don’t feel as close as I was with God”. “I want to be close to God again”. There are moments in our faith where we begin to backslide and stop chasing God the way we used to in the beginning, and moments where we stop giving God our 100% or even just neglect him completely. In  this episode we talk to the people who feel like they strayed away from God and share the steps we can take to reignite that fire for him.

Do past wounds seem to still hurt? Are there childhood traumas that still impact you today? Have you ever asked the question of “Can I heal from this?”. Many of us have suffered to the point where these past hurts impact us till this day. In this more serious episode we talk about the negative tendencies we have instead of facing our past hurts, and the steps we can take to begin the healing process.

“Who am I?”. When was the last time you asked yourself that question? If someone asked you “who are you?” What would you answer? Is your identity your career? Are you the good deeds you’ve done or your past mistakes? Are you defined by the opinions of people or who God says you are? In this episode we focus on how we give ourselves these identities that are so incomplete compared to what God says about us, and how we can receive the unshakable identity God gives us.

In our day and age we find ourselves all seeking the things the world offers us whether it be fame, fortune, prestige, praise, possessions etc. the question is can a follower of Jesus also chase these things? Do Christians have to live in huts and never want financial security? Is it wrong for a Christian to own a Lamborghini? Can Christians seek the kingdom and money at the same time? Listen in as we discuss these points and find out what Jesus’s perspective is on both money and possessions.

We have all done that "Hey God, it's me again" prayer. That moment when you sin and you don't feel worthy to be in the presence of God, so you avoid him until the next day, or even longer. Or maybe you feel that you have done wrong for way too long and you are past the point of redemption. This is a message to you ALL feeling this way, no matter the extent of what you have done, or how long you have been doing it, God IS NOT MAD AT YOU. God loves you infinitely and wants you to come back into his arms. Get to know God's heart, chase after it, and you will see his true love for you, and his true desires for your life, and being away from his presence is not one of them.

How do we possibly go against a culture that seems so judgemental and one sided? How do we stand strong in a culture that promotes ungodly and unbiblical ideas? How do we defend out faith in front of family and friends that clown us for believing? This episode we talk about tools we can use to stand firm in the broken and lost society we live in today. Ways to not let ourselves become confused and manipulated by what the culture tells us to believe.

If I am a christian, does that mean I have to stop smoking? Does it mean I can't drink alcohol? Can I go to parties? Do I have to stop playing video games? What is it that God wants me to surrender? This episode we dive deeper into the question of: Do I have to give that up? We need to also remember that God is not after your possesions, he's after your obsessions. What are things in your life that might be pulling you away from God. What are things that you are more focused on than you are with your relationship with the living God? Those are the things that God might ask you to give up to him. Not because he wants to make your life boring, but because he wants you to live your best life, and those things could be hindering that.

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Got caught up in the moment? One thing led to the other, and now you need to make sure no one finds out? Do you have a secret that no one can find out? Something you did? Something you said? What is it that you're hiding? What are you afraid of? What they might say, what they might do? The consequences that will arise if they find out? Maybe you think it's better to just keep it hidden. Whatever they don't know, won't hurt them, right? The bible tells us in Luke that "For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.". This episode we discuss the things we hide in our lives, why we hide them, why we should stop hiding stuff, and how to enter freedom and the healing process that God has for us. Hiding stuff is no way to live. All it brings is struggle and lack of peace, where you live everyday worried you'll get caught. No more hiding...

In this episode we discuss the truth about finding confidence. Want confidence to ask that girl out, nail that job interview, perform on stage, or maybe just to walk your life with more confidence? Confidence is something that God wants us to walk with. If we could have our full confidence in him, how could it ever fail? True confidence is found in remembering our true identity in Christ himself, and removing those lies that try to tear us down. True confidence is found in a reassuring mindset, and is also found in consistency. Stay connected to the Lord and you'll see your confidence instantly boost up.

In this episode we talk about the distractions in our lives. What are things that are distracting us, slowing us down, and delaying our purpose that God has for us? Is it TikTok, your phone, videogames, worries, or the lies that are getting put into your head? Louis and Danny expose the truth about the distractions that the enemy throws at us, how to learn to fight the distractions, advice on focusing up, and motivation to win the race.

Do you feel drained with your current friends? Are you curious to whether they are good friends or not? Do you want better friends? Godly friends? This episode we talk about the power that our friends have over us, and why we shouldn't settle for less when talking about our friends. Keep that bar up, and ask God for these Godly friendships. Danny and Louis dive deep into what REAL friends look like, what to do when we outgrow our friends, and how to find those Godly friendships we so deeply desire.

This episode we EXPOSE the war that is going on inside us, every single day, fighting for our hearts. The holy spirit and the flesh are at constant war, and it is important for all of us to recognize that! We need to equipped ourselves for this war, so that we don't continue losing. We can't keep letting our desires, and letting the flesh control us. We need to remind ourselves that we should not be reigning over our hearts, but Jesus should be the one on the throne. It's time to break from those chains that have been holding us down, time to grab out armor, shield, and sword, and start fighting. Don't underestimate the flesh, don't let it lie to you and tell you it's not a big deal, when in reality it can result in death. This war is winnable, and YOU WILL WIN! #imwinningthebattle

Do you feel empty? Unmotivated? Tired? Are you done? Are you drained? Day after day after day after day. Living the same life. Going to school, or working and coming home and that's your day. Maybe you thought getting married was going to make life more enjoyable and bring that spark back into your life. Maybe you thought if you got your dream job that everything would change. Maybe you thought having all this money and success was going to change your life completely and bring you true joy. This feeling of emptiness is holding you captive, and you don't know what it is. This episode we dive deep into uncovering the truth about emptiness, and what we can do to overcome this feeling, and become free from it.

This episode we dive deep into maturing and thanking God through the storms, not just the nice moments. Life is filled with Ups and Downs, but do we forget about God? We need to understand that God is still working in you, he is still blessing you, and he is making you stronger through your trials. We also need to learn to see the blessings God has already given you. What are you complaining about? Is that really greater than everything God has already blessed you with. When we enter this mindset of gratitude, our whole perspective on life changes. We can go from feeling miserable and complaining about everything that is throw at us. Or we can start thanking God for the things that we are fortunate to have.

Are you who you say you are? Can people trust what you say? Can you trust what you say? Are you the same person at home than when you're at work? Or with your friends? The question becomes about integrity. Don't be afraid of what society tells you, or what they might think of you, but learn to live with integrity. Don't live seperate lives. Don't pretend to be someone you aren't. Always be yourself, stand up to your own morals and beliefs, and don't put on a mask in order to fit in. The right crowd will always find you, appreciate YOU, and love YOU. You don't have to pretend to be someone else, because you are made in the image of God.

The moment we let our emotions control us, is the moment we can lose everything. The heart is deceiving, and if we act upon on our emotions when we shouldn't be, we can risk destroying a lot of relationships. Anger is one of those emotions that do not produce any fruit in our lives. If you hold on to that anger, you risk damaging your heart. Anger needs to be released, but not in the moment. When you are angry, you don't think correctly, your mind gets fogged up. Join us as we talk about the dangers of anger, what happens when we act upon anger, how we can go about dealing with our anger, learning to be slow to anger, and choosing to step away from our anger to allow us to really evaluate the situation, understand it, then act upon it.

Comparison is a part of all our lives. We are constantly comparing ourselves other people, whether it be online or in person. This episode we dive deep into the dangers of comparison, why we shouldn't compare ourselves, life stories where comparison was a part of our life, and ways to overcome negative comparison and turn it into some good gas to get us to be on top of our game.

Living life with no routine is not helping you advance! It's important for us to have routine in our life, and begin to develop good habits so that we can challenge ourselves to grow, achieve our goals, transform our hearts, and achieve a closer relationship with God. We need to break down those bad habits, and replace them with solid ground and good habits. It won't be easy, it will be uncomfortable, but beating your flesh, not letting your emotions control your decision, and keeping consistent with your routines will help you achieve your goals, grow, advance, and transform your heart.

How many times a day do we judge other people in our heads? Probably atleast 10,000. No but seriously. We need to stop judging people. This episode we dive deep into what it means to judge. The difference between good and bad judgement. Judgment on when to cross the road, and judgement on how to pick up our fellow brothers from evil and lead them onto the right path. Finally, building our toolbox to be able to truly develop that good judgment.

Guilt V.S. Shame. Stop letting shame rule over your life. It's time to overcome that guilt and move on. Move on to self-growth and back into love.  We all make mistakes, but it's about learning from them, and allowing ourselves to grow. But with the baggage of shame we have to carry, we can never fulfill our purpose. So let's get up together and fight this baggage of shame.

Pride is one of the biggest obstacles that interferes with our growth and with the love that we recieve. Is it okay to be proud of yourself? Should you boast what you have? What do you have? What does my pride interfere with? Do I treat people differently because of my pride? Do I treat myself differently because of it? Time to erase pride from our system, and truly let ourselves grow.

The foundation of a relationship is based on trust. A relationship without trust, is not a relationship. Although our trust has been beaten up, we need to take our barriers down and learn to trust again. No halfsies, but full trust again. Rebuilding trust takes time, and be patient. And remember, don't close out your heart because of past situations, it's time to move past it and begin growing again.

Forgiveness allows for real freedom. Freedom for the forgiven, and freedom for the forgiver. Stop poisining yourself by holding on to that bitterness, and start setting yourself free from that. Forgiving someone even when it's difficult, and you might not want to, allows for real growth in yourself. Unforgiveness is dragging you down and holding you in place, not allowing you to move forward. This is a call-out to forigive that person that you are holding down with bitterness.

This episode we talk about what it means to clean your "room". Having a messy mindset and living a messy life is not normal. It's time to take out the trash and cleanse our minds.

So many times we take the burden of carrying everything on our own. So much to carry, and so much to balance. This episode we talk about the stress that comes along with everything we need to balance, how to handle it, and how to minimize it. Maybe we need to let go of some stuff, or change the way we work to get it done more efficiently.

This is why laziness is ruining your life. Laziness keeps you away from the real purpose that you have in life. It's time to stop being lazy and to really start moving forward. Do not let that lazines overcome you, and start to discipline yourself.

This episode we talk about what it really means to love yourself. What characteristics of friendship we should be focusing on when we talk about loving ourselves. Are we keeping ourselves on track morally, are we checking in ourselves, are we bullying or showing ourselves love. Being friends with yourself is truly the first step in growth and change in mindset.

Sometimes... people just really get on our nerves. But its important to always show love to the people around us. This episode we talk about steps we can take to improve our relationships and achieve those healthy relationships we really desire.

It's time we let go of our regret. The regret we hold in our hearts holds us down and convicts us, not allowing us to progress. Take the regret is learn from the mistakes, and build yourself up every time to become the best version of yourself. DO NOT let regret control your life and limit your growth. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgxEPGEQGdSXegYxUTbof7w  LISTEN ON:  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cdnIQbZFvdIydpixBz2y7 ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-fire/id1603416831 Follow us on:  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inthefireshow/?hl=en TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthefire?lang=en EQUIPMENT FOR PODCAST:  Cameras: https://amzn.to/3FbGLvW Microphones: https://amzn.to/3FeR0PR Headphones: https://amzn.to/3J2vTCS Lighting: https://amzn.to/3Fd1D61 Microphone ARM: https://amzn.to/3soHI0a

YOUR SMALL THINKING IS DELAYING YOU! It's time you guys think and dream bigger. Let your mind and your heart believe that you can achieve anything... because you can! Stop asking for little things, and start challenging yourselves for bigger!   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ►  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgxEPGEQGdSXegYxUTbof7w  Follow us on:  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inthefireshow/?hl=en TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthefire?lang=en 

This episode was so heat! STOP HAVING A NORMAL MINDSET. We dive into what it means to allow our minds to grow and to stop flowing with what society sets as normal. Get up and get moving. Love Jesus!    SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ►  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgxEPGEQGdSXegYxUTbof7w  LISTEN ON:  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cdnIQbZFvdIydpixBz2y7 ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-fire/id1603416831 Follow us on:  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inthefireshow/?hl=en TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthefire?lang=en EQUIPMENT FOR PODCAST:  Cameras: https://amzn.to/3FbGLvW Microphones: https://amzn.to/3FeR0PR Headphones: https://amzn.to/3J2vTCS Lighting: https://amzn.to/3Fd1D61 Microphone ARM: https://amzn.to/3soHI0a

This episode we dive deep into what having and being a role model really means. The importance of presenting yourself in the real world as best as possible because people watch and copy what we do, even when we don't know it. Making Jesus our role model to strive for perfection every day and grow as sons and daughters of God.     SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ►  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgxEPGEQGdSXegYxUTbof7w  LISTEN ON:  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cdnIQbZFvdIydpixBz2y7 ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-fire/id1603416831 Follow us on:  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inthefireshow/?hl=en TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthefire?lang=en