The Fire You Carry

By: Nole Lilley and Kevin Welsh
  • Summary

  • 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.
    © 2025 The Fire You Carry
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Episodes
  • 209: New Year, New Challenges & Nole gets and Interview.
    Jan 6 2025

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    In this conversation, Nole and Kevin discuss Nole's journey toward the Captain's Academy, exploring the challenges and personal growth that come with it. The discussion shifts to the importance of family time and intentional planning for adventures, as well as the physical challenges they are considering for the year. They reflect on the value of embracing failure and resilience in their pursuits, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement and dedication to their goals.

    Nole's email: nolerltw@gmail.com

    https://youtu.be/FXz0ZTwl_iI?si=y332JFE3q9ShiHIp
    The video is referenced in the episode.

    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

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

    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/

    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

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    54 mins
  • 208: Miguel Aguilar, Rest in Peace Brother.
    Dec 30 2024

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    Miguel Aguilar came on the podcast with Kevin back in December of 2021. His story is truly inspiring and well worth your time. We are reposting this episode because Miguel has tragically passed away. A few months ago, he was followed home by four men who attempted to rob him at gunpoint. Details of what went on are scarce, but we do know that Miguel was shot and spent the past few months fighting for his life. We wanted to repost this episode to honor his memory and to allow those who knew him and loved him to hear from him again, to hear some of what made him the man he was, the man that so many loved. Our prayers are with his family; we hope you will join us. Thank you for listening. The original show notes are included below.

    In this episode, Kevin talks with Miguel Aguilar about his incredible and inspiring story of being abandoned by his mom at age 12, ending up homeless at 16 to where he is now as a very successful entrepreneur. Miguel is very honest about the struggles he has had through life and the lessons he learned along the way. His willingness to share honestly the path that he has walked to get where he is today is humbling and we want to thank him for taking the time to sit down with Kevin and tell his story. There are a myriad of great lessons in this episode, do not miss this one.

    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

    Self-Made Family Apparel.
    https://www.slfmdfamily.com/

    Self-Made Training Facility.
    https://www.selfmadetrainingfacility.com/

    Miguel Aguilar on Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/selfmadefamilyinc/?hl=en

    Miguel Aguilar on Facebook.
    https://www.facebook.com/MiguelAguilarRealtyWorld

    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

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

    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/

    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

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 207: Resilience, with James Reyes.
    Dec 23 2024

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    In this week's episode, we're back with James Reyes. We really enjoyed the previous conversation with James and wanted to take a deeper dive into the topic of resiliency together. We come at this issue from multiple different angles and regardless of where you are at in your journey, you will get something good out of this episode. Nole was challenged explicitly during the course of this conversation and we know you will be too. Make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode for a breakdown of the T.F.Y.C. 12 Days of Christmas challenge!

    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

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

    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/

    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.

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    1 hr and 29 mins

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