Fire & Fragrance Podcast

The biggest problem isn’t access to the Bible—it’s apathy toward it. When people across the world risk prison just to memorize a few chapters, it exposes a hard truth: many who have unlimited access still aren’t building their lives on it. And when life collapses—through loss, suffering, or failure—whatever foundation you’ve chosen gets tested. If it’s not rooted in something solid, it won’t hold. The invitation is simple but confronting: stop treating Scripture like a checkbox and start treating it like oxygen. Real transformation doesn’t come from occasional “quiet times” or head knowledge—it comes from a deep, daily hunger that shapes how you think, respond, and endure. The goal isn’t just to read the Word, but to build your entire life on it, so that when storms hit, your faith doesn’t crumble. Stories of underground believers memorizing Scripture, a Cambodian man translating the Bible late into the night for his people, and a family holding onto God’s goodness in the middle of devastating loss all point to the same truth: the Bible isn’t boring—it’s survival. And at its core, it’s one unified story with a clear call—love God, love people—and live like you actually believe it. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

What if the reason faith feels dull isn’t because it lacks power—but because you’re watching from the sidelines instead of stepping onto the field? The real invitation isn’t passive belief; it’s participation in a victory that’s already been won. Evangelism isn’t about trying to defeat darkness—it’s about joining a God who never loses. When that clicks, everything shifts: fear gives way to boldness, and obligation turns into adrenaline-fueled purpose. The core problem isn’t reluctance—it’s misunderstanding the source of power. Sharing personal stories alone won’t transform lives; the breakthrough comes from proclaiming the gospel itself. That message carries intrinsic power to unlock hearts, bring salvation, and spark real change. And when it’s preached clearly and unapologetically, something remarkable happens—signs, healing, and transformation follow naturally. They aren’t the goal; they’re the evidence. The takeaway is simple but confronting: success isn’t measured by results, but by obedience. Whether you see immediate impact or not, the call is the same—show up, speak boldly, and trust the outcome to God. Step onto the field, and you’ll find there’s nothing boring about a life fully engaged in something eternal. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

What if the thing driving your life isn’t devotion—but pressure to perform? That tension hits hard: if your identity isn’t rooted in love, it will default to performance every single time. And not just any love—this is hesed, a relentless, covenant-keeping love that refuses to let go. It doesn’t rise and fall with your behavior. It’s stubborn, and wildly committed—even when you’re inconsistent, faithless, or flat-out running the other way. That flips everything. The real issue isn’t whether you can stay faithful—it’s whether you trust that God already is. Because the defining pattern of God’s character isn’t distance or disappointment—it’s pursuit. From the very beginning, when humanity hid in shame, God didn’t withdraw—He came looking. Not with anger, but with urgency. Not to punish first, but to cover, restore, and bring back. That’s the testimony written across history: God remains unchanging in love while meeting people at their most broken. So the invitation is simple but confronting—stop building your life on how well you can hold it together. Start building it on the reality that you’re already held. Real freedom, real surrender, and real faith don’t grow out of fear—they grow out of being relentlessly loved. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

What if holiness isn’t about rules at all—but about being so gripped by love that sin stops making sense? That’s the tension: most people aim to be “good enough” to quiet guilt, but never actually step into real freedom. Because rule-keeping can modify behavior—but only love transforms desire. And when love becomes the anchor, everything shifts from obligation to overflow. The real problem isn’t a lack of discipline—it’s a misunderstanding of what holiness actually is. Holiness isn’t a checklist; it’s love in action. Love for God, love for yourself, and love for others. That’s why it goes beyond obvious “sins” and cuts into everyday choices—what you say, how you live, what you consume, how you treat people. Without love at the center, you either drift into compromise or become rigid and judgmental. But when love leads, freedom follows—no guilt, no second-guessing, just a clear, grounded life that reflects something real. And here’s the turning point: you don’t manufacture that kind of life—you get caught by it. The love of Christ isn’t soft or sentimental; it’s forceful, compelling, almost like a current you can’t swim against. It grabs hold, redirects, and refuses to let go. That’s where true transformation begins—not striving to change, but surrendering to a love strong enough to change you. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

“You are as sick as your secrets.” That’s the gut-punch that reframes everything—not as behavior management, but as a battle over what you truly love. The real danger isn’t obvious failure; it’s the quiet compromises, the “small foxes,” the hidden loyalties shaping your life from the shadows. The challenge isn’t just avoiding deception—it’s realizing you might already be blind to your own blind spots. At the core is a simple but disruptive idea: you don’t become holy by trying harder—you become holy by seeing clearer. People don’t change because they’re told what’s wrong; they change when they encounter something better. Whatever has your deepest affection is what you’re “set apart” to—and most of us, despite knowing better, are driven more by desire than truth. The solution isn’t fear, guilt, or discipline alone—it’s a compelling vision of something greater than your current obsession. If God isn’t more desirable than the thing you’re clinging to, you’ll keep going back. Holiness, then, isn’t restriction—it’s restoration. It’s not becoming less human, but finally becoming fully human. Like someone who’s crawled their whole life being taught to walk, transformation isn’t self-powered—it’s relational. Stay close to the One who holds you up, and change follows. Real growth comes from ruthless honesty, humble openness to feedback, and stepping out of secrecy into the light—because the moment you stop hiding is the moment healing actually begins. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

What if the real problem isn’t your behavior—it’s that you’ve been playing God? Beneath the surface of “good Christian life” can hide something far more dangerous: a divided heart, addicted to both Jesus and sin, trying to negotiate instead of surrender. The result? A generation settling for cheap satisfaction—scrolls, substances, and surface-level spirituality—while missing the all-consuming reality of a God who demands everything and offers infinitely more. At the core is a distorted relationship: treating God like a contract—“I’ll do this if You do that”—instead of a King. True holiness isn’t about trying harder or avoiding sin; it’s about seeing something so much greater that sin stops making sense. When you encounter real love—raw, unconditional, undeserved—it dismantles both rebellion and shame. The cross didn’t just forgive behavior; it tore down the barrier so people could experience God, not just believe in Him. The challenge is blunt: stop playing the game. You’ll get exactly what you came for—temporary fun that leaves you empty, or God Himself. There’s no middle ground. Lordship means surrendering control, killing the “pet sins” before they grow teeth, and rejecting the illusion that you’re in charge. Freedom begins the moment you quit negotiating and go all in—because the life you’re actually looking for isn’t found in managing sin, but in being consumed by something far greater. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

The quiet crisis of modern life isn’t just stress or busyness—it’s a slow drift away from meaning. In a culture shaped by secularism, faith quietly gives way to doubt, love erodes into insecurity, community fractures into individualism, contribution turns into consumption, and deep rest is replaced by a constant internal exhaustion. The result? A generation endlessly chasing significance but rarely finding it. The problem isn’t simply personal weakness—it’s the soil we’ve been planted in. Culture forms us, often without us noticing. That formation pushes people to hunt for meaning in places that were never designed to carry it. Careers become a desperate attempt to prove worth. Relationships are burdened with expectations only God could fulfill. Visibility and recognition become substitutes for identity. Yet none of these can hold the weight we place on them, which is why so many people feel restless, lonely, and burned out—even when they appear successful. Real freedom begins when meaning stops being something we chase and becomes something we live from. The alternative is a radically different anchor: truth and identity rooted in Jesus. A biblical worldview starts with the conviction that truth isn’t relative or hidden—it has been revealed in a person. Instead of striving to manufacture significance, life becomes an act of trust: trusting God’s promises, like Abraham did, even when circumstances seem impossible. That shift reshapes everything. Faith replaces doubt, love overcomes insecurity, community becomes essential, contribution matters more than consumption, and the restless soul finally finds the deep, steady rest it’s been searching for all along. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

The biggest battle for your faith might not be doubt—it might be divided allegiance. Much of the confusion people feel about Jesus comes from reading Scripture through modern emotions instead of understanding its cultural language. When Jesus says you must “hate” your father and mother, he isn’t commanding hostility—he’s demanding ultimate loyalty. The real challenge isn’t about feelings; it’s about who—or what—actually has your allegiance. Family, politics, culture, and even personal identity all compete for that space, creating a kind of internal tug-of-war that often shows up as anxiety, insecurity, and spiritual confusion. Jesus’ invitation is radically simple: take on his yoke, his way of life. That burden isn’t meant to crush you—it’s tailored for you. Humans were made for meaningful responsibility, but the weight becomes unbearable when we try to carry multiple competing loyalties at once. Love is lighter than hate. Mercy is lighter than judgment. Faithfulness is lighter than betrayal. When life feels chaotic, it’s often because we’re being pulled by too many voices instead of living under one clear center. Behind that struggle sits a much larger cultural shift. Over centuries, Western culture quietly moved from a God-centered worldview to a fully secular one where belief in God feels optional—or even unlikely. This shift didn’t happen overnight; it unfolded through history, shaping how people think about truth, identity, and meaning. The result is a culture that promises human flourishing without God, yet often leaves people feeling restless and fractured. The path forward isn’t reclaiming a “Christian culture”—it’s something deeper: choosing a single allegiance to Jesus in a world filled with competing ones. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

A life drowning in secrets, shame, and self-hatred finally collapsed in a hotel convention center—face down on the floor, exhausted from pretending to be someone else. Expecting judgment from God, the only thing waiting was grace. That moment didn’t magically fix everything, but it became a compass pointing out of years of pain, addiction, and hidden brokenness. What followed was a slow, honest journey of “working out” what God had already begun—learning that transformation isn’t instant perfection, but the courage to confront your story instead of running from it. The deeper problem isn’t just personal failure—it’s the silent power of shame and the exhausting double life it creates. When shame partners with lies, it convinces people to hide the very parts of their story that could bring freedom. Real healing begins when honesty replaces secrecy. Being “fully known”—even in the parts we hate about ourselves—is where the love of God becomes real, not theoretical. The invitation isn’t simply confession of sin, but vulnerability about wounds, doubts, and unanswered questions that quietly shape our lives. But there’s an even bigger force shaping us: culture. Every person operates from a worldview that quietly guides every decision, belief, and reaction. Most people assume they’re thinking independently, when in reality their worldview has been formed by a secular culture long before they realize it. The challenge—and the opportunity—is learning to see the world the way Jesus does. When that shift begins, clarity replaces confusion, faith becomes resilient, and following Jesus stops being cultural habit and becomes a conscious, transformative way of life. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Fear doesn’t just shout—it often whispers through passivity. The dishes left in the sink, the hard conversation avoided, the prayer postponed for “later.” Over time, those small moments quietly shape a pattern: a life that delays obedience. The real danger isn’t messy kitchens or cluttered rooms—it’s the slow drift into a mindset that says it’s not that important. And that mindset eventually spills into the things that matter most: prayer, leadership, calling, and courage. The deeper issue is whether God can trust us with what He wants to entrust—influence, leadership, vision, even movements that impact nations. Passivity trains us to step back, but the gospel calls us forward. Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the willingness to say yes to the cost. The same courage Jesus showed when He stepped forward to face the soldiers in the garden is the model: seeing what’s on the other side—a harvest, a promise, a calling—and choosing to walk through difficulty anyway. The invitation is simple but demanding: start today. Break the pattern in the small things so you’re ready for the big ones. Stand your ground, take responsibility, and choose courage over comfort. Because the people who change the world aren’t the ones who wait for the perfect moment—they’re the ones who decide that what God has promised on the other side is worth the cost of stepping forward now. 💥 To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Unbelief might be the most dangerous stronghold most people tolerate—and often without realizing it. Faith isn’t just a nice spiritual idea; according to Hebrews 11:6, without it, it’s impossible to please God. Yet many people quietly nurture what could be called “selective unbelief”—trusting God in some areas while doubting Him in others. Maybe you believe He can change lives, but not through you. Maybe you believe He heals, but not when you pray. That quiet doubt shapes identity, expectations, and ultimately what people believe is possible with God. The deeper issue isn’t just doubt—it’s the strongholds those doubts create. A stronghold forms when repeated thoughts, sins, or agreements with lies give the enemy a foothold in someone’s life. Bitterness, anger, self-hatred, and fear don’t start as full systems of belief; they start as small permissions. Over time those permissions grow into mental and spiritual structures that influence how someone sees themselves, others, and God. The result? People who love Jesus but still live under the weight of anxiety, addiction, depression, or defeat. The breakthrough begins with a decision: refuse to tolerate unbelief and actively choose faith. Faith isn’t blind optimism—it’s confidence rooted in the character of a faithful God. When people stop agreeing with lies and start standing in the authority they already have in Christ, those strongholds begin to crumble. The shift is simple but powerful: turn the “light switch” of the heart from unbelief to belief and declare that God’s power is not just real—but available right now. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

A quiet enemy can sabotage even the strongest faith: unbelief. When doubt slips in—about God’s goodness, your calling, or whether He could actually move through your life—it quietly becomes a stronghold that shapes everything from identity to destiny. Faith, the message argues, isn’t wishful thinking or positive vibes; it’s a deliberate decision to trust the character of a faithful God. Scripture makes it clear: without faith it’s impossible to please God, yet many people live with “selective unbelief”—fully trusting Him in some areas while quietly doubting Him in others. That tension became painfully real through a personal story of loss and healing. After losing her father to cancer, faith in God’s power to heal felt distant—even while witnessing powerful spiritual moments elsewhere. But confronting that hidden doubt changed everything. Choosing to reject unbelief and trust God’s faithfulness sparked a dramatic shift: during a university tour, prayer for healing led to a wave of miracles—from headaches instantly disappearing to entire campuses responding with faith, baptisms, and renewed spiritual hunger. The turning point wasn’t perfect confidence—it was the decision to believe. Unbelief, the message explains, is often the root of deeper spiritual strongholds—patterns where lies take hold through sin, bitterness, or unresolved pain. These footholds give the enemy influence over thoughts, emotions, and identity. But believers aren’t powerless; they’ve been given authority to resist those lies and reclaim freedom. Real transformation begins by drawing a line in the sand: rejecting unbelief, embracing faith, and stepping into the power and freedom that come from trusting a faithful God. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Christophe goes into a Q&A and speaks more on stories. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Christophe speaks about amazing stories and testimonies about places he has been to. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Unknown Speaker opens up Day 1 with in introductory to the great commission and prepping us for Outreach. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Unknown Speaker goes into the importance of the WHY for missions and what our values should be. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Unknown speaker goes a little into what ministries could look like then he brings two people in for a practical Q&A. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Davis Crouch opens up and explains the definition and what worship is and looks like. After some worship time, Gabe ends with a word. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Adam really leans into the importance of spiritual authority. How it's more than just some Hollywood movie but it's the authority of Jesus that we carry. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Adam is goes in with some teaching of how to dig up the roots of the past lies and false identities. He also opens up about his personal story and how he dug up roots from the past. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Adam breaks down and walks through the 12 most common false identities and how to fully surrender to those lies and to the truth that God says about us. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Day 4 Shannon finishes off the week with the conclusion of how significant full surrender is, and how we as the church will grow with the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Day 3 sets the tone for the stake in the ground that true identity brings. Sin issues stem from identity issues. God wants to drop real truths in each of our hearts. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Shannon emphasizes the need for holiness as believers - that the choice for holiness is not just obedience, but our affection. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Shannon Casteel brings the Least Reached DTS into her journey with the fear of the Lord - the costliness and necessity of it. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode, our speaker talks on going. What it takes to Go, and why we go to the nations. He emphasized the necessity of a love for Jesus and commissions us to go! To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode, our speaker talks about the facts about an increase in Christianity and a decrease in Islam in many nations. He shares vision about what our outreaches could look like as well. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode,, our speaker talks about what it means to live wholeheartedly for God. He tells stories about life in the missions field and begins to fill the room with excitement and expectation for outreach. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode, our speakers preface the week. They also dive in the scripture and get the room thinking about Gods plan and goodness through Genesis. They dive into what it means to be in "missions". To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Today, Jeff talks about what it looks like to have true faith. He highlighted Paul’s missionary journeys and shared how Paul kept the faith through it all. He also shared testimonies of walking in radical faith and emphasized the importance of separating faith and obedience from health and situation. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode, Jeff intros himself and what he is going to speak on this week. He goes into depth about who he is and how the Lord has used him in the context of evangelism and he stirs up faith in the room. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode, Jolien finishes her Biblical worldview week with stories about people who changed nations and how they were able to lead movements of the Gospel. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode, Jolien goes into depth about the importance and reliability of the Bible, and how that shapes our worldview! To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode, Jolien discusses many worldviews that are common in the west and how to combat these worldviews with scripture. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode, Jolien talks about different cultures and worldviews in the world and how Jesus fits in. She also covers information about different reformers, especially Martin Luther, and explains how he brought change in Europe. Lastly, Jolien talks about objective truth and authority of scripture. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Dr. Jim Wilder is a renowned neurotheologian and clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience training leaders and counselors across five continents. Growing up in South America, he is bilingual in English and Spanish. Dr. Wilder holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and an M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the chief neurotheologian at Life Model Works, a nonprofit organization that integrates theology and brain science to foster personal and communal transformation. As the author of nineteen books focusing on maturity and relational skills, his co-authored work, “Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You,” has sold over 100,000 copies and is available in eleven languages. In this teaching, Dr. Wilder emphasizes the application of brain science to effectively connect with diverse cultural groups, using neurological and relational dynamics, he advocates for building authentic relationships that resonate across cultural boundaries, facilitating deeper connections and mutual understanding. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Jessika Tate dives into the importance of walking in the gifts of the Spirit. She breaks down the need of walking in the gifts God has given us. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Jessika Tate preaches with passion on our need for the baptism of the Holy Spirit. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Jessika Tate opens with answering and dialoging with students about the Holy Spirit. She then discusses the significance of having a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Jessika invites and encourages us to be in step with the Holy Spirit, and grateful for the indwelling of the Spirit. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Jessika Tate unpacks living a life lead by the Holy Spirit. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode, Ailea finishes her Bible overview by talking about Jesus!!!! To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode, Ailea continues the Bible overview. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Today, Ailea covers Genesis through Deuteronomy in her bible overview teaching! To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode, Ailea gives an introduction to the Bible overview! To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode, Dan Shannon goes into more depth about what DMMs look like! To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

Today, Cory dives into the Old Testament to teach about worship and prayer! To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode we have Dan Shannon's first teaching about what Discipleship Making Movements looks like. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

This is the Last day with Maria Daughtry, speaking about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

In this episode Maria Daughtry is speaking about the characteristics of the Holy Spirit. To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com

This is day 2 of Maria Dauhgtry speaking about the characteristics of the Holy spirit To join the burning ones -> www.fireandfragrance.com