The Kindling Fire Podcast

01/31/2026

I forgot to mention something in latest podcast!

01/30/2026

*New Episode- YouTube only rn*- In last 2yrs there has been high-profile failures and church cover-ups involving Shaun Bolz, Paul Cain (KC Prophets), Kris Vallotton (Bethel), Mike Bickle (IHOP), and Bethel’s admission of wrongdoing that prioritized leaders over victims.

This episode doesn’t aim to re-expose facts already well documented elsewhere (links below)
Instead, I will focus on:

- How I became so gullible, what psychological need and drives made me susceptible to deception and manipulation within charismatic settings. Relevant to how you too could be manipulated.
- Explore Jeremiah 29 and his warning to prophecy recipients to stop encouraging “prophe-lying”. We like hearing what we want they wanted to hear about ourselves and our circumstances.
- Warnings re: protecting your children’s from your own naivety re: unsafe charismatic environments
- Practical ways to become more discerning, with a Scripture-anchored plan to avoid future deception

Note: I remain theologically charismatic, but far more cautious and “hopefully” discerning in practice today.

11/09/2025

Introducing *new Men’s adventure ministry! Ancient Path
founded by . With 4 ancient paths- the angler’s l, the hunter, the outdoorsman & felid guide paths! Founded for men to meet with God in the wild alongside their brothers & sons in adventures all around the country. Just finished fly fishing adventure in Bristol Tenn. with more adventures in 2026 to come

06/05/2025

🤙 CalebWouldGo annual fundraiser is this Saturday! 🏄‍♂️ So thankful for our amazing Sponsors and our 50 volunteers to make the "Best Day Ever" happen this Sat. in Florida. Help us reach our Goal! The day will have
- Beach Flag lifeguard competition
- Zap Skimboard competition
- Mini Ramp Skateboard competition
- Paddle Board Relay race
- Art Mural contest
- Sand Sculpture building contest

All money raised goes to "Empower the Adventurous"- who are putting Matthew 28:18-20 into practice across multiple continents around the world.

If you want to be part helping our non-profit raise funds to send out Christian missionary grants this year to applicants from all around the world- you can give here: https://lnkd.in/gwi-yKvj

12/23/2024

Its been a lite year for podcast episodes but so grateful for all old & new listeners.

05/29/2024

was founded by my friends & I. In the last 2yrs our non-profit has given away $70,000 to 20 missionaries working in countries all over the world. June 1 is our annual fundraising. It is a family beach day in Nokomis, Florida. We have skim, skate, sand castle building, and art mural contest. In addition, we have a fun run & lifeguard competition. We have 34 business sponsors for the event to offset the cost.

Would you consider giving to our mission- to empower individuals & families to fulfill great commission (Matt. 28:18-20) via one-time grants. We give away what we receive & we already have many missionaries who have applied for grants this year. Go to our website to learn about the 20 missionaries we supported in 2022-2023.

Would you consider it?
DM me if you have any questions about the organization, our selection process, etc…

Go to - link in bio to give
or
calebwouldgo.com - > Give/Go > Send Someone button

05/16/2024

Here is the powerful story of how Caleb Would Go (5013c) got started and our mission
https://youtu.be/WGmnqm0qvAo?si=2ZWleEK8mSy82xvn

Join our annual missionary fundraiser - Shaka Gnar even if you are not in Florida- by going to our website- calebwouldgo.com

Learn about the mission and history of Caleb Would Go (5013c)Please go to https://www.calebwouldgo.com to learn more

05/06/2024

I share my thoughts on Dad's passing on the podcast & share excerpts from the actual funeral

On this podcast, I share excerpts from my father’s funeral to honor him as a Man of God he was.His testimony was - ‘through faith….(his) weakness was turned ...

04/06/2024

‼️NEW EPISODE‼️
On this podcast, I go over lessons learned from George Mueler, Reese Howell, and Hudson Taylor about walking by faith and being carefree.
Learn >
1-The difference between following God from your Heart vs your Mind
2-How not to be weighed down by the anxieties of life
3- How to grow your Faith- based on George Mueller

Pick up these incredible faith-building books (audio or paperback)
1. The Autobiography of George Mueller-
2. Rees Howells, Intercessor, the story of a life lived for God- by Norman Grubb
3. Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret

11/08/2023

"Men, heed this truth: You're not alone, and you have an enemy with sinister plans. Engage in spiritual warfare, as God intends, but it's different from what you might think.​​​​​​​​​The apostle Paul's warning is clear: 'We should not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his schemes.' (2 Cor 2:11 BLT) One of Satan's tactics is to hurt us when we're vulnerable, then convince us to carry that pain for life. When told we need healing, we often resist, believing the past is past. We keep playing life hurt, and this continues until a devastating blow knocks us out.​​​​​​​​​Playing hurt gives the Devil a target, an opportunity to exploit our vulnerability. He plays dirty and waits for the right moment to strike. Pursuing healing is a form of spiritual warfare, robbing the Devil of his calculated attacks.
Think of Gladiator, where Commodus taunts and wounds Maximus, giving himself an unfair advantage in the arena. Satan operates similarly.
I played hurt for years, affecting my family, work, and church. God urged me to address my anger, anxiety, and fears, and eventually, I understood the importance of sideline training to remove the targets Satan could hit. Rest is a form of warfare, as Graham Cooke wisely said.
God calls us to play the long game, not the short one. In the long game, we have time to become completely healthy and whole. There's no rush with God. Jesus calls us to declare, 'The prince of this world has no hold over me.' Healing prepares us for this journey, removing targets for the Devil.
Embrace the long game, men. Take time to heal and be prepared. Your moment will come, and when it does, the Devil won't stand a chance. 🔥 "
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11/07/2023

Episode 205: On this podcast, I share the following lessons from the Quakers​​​​​​​​​1- Everybody can contribute more than you think​​​​​​​​​2- Self awareness & valuing the group obove your selfish ambitions is critical
3- Belief that God want ls to be in the driver seat re: community growth & teaching
4- Inserting yourself into every growth process will limit the growth of the group
5- Humility, letting go of control , taking risk & trusting God by becoming vulnerable is required