With Kevin out this week, Nole takes the mic for a raw, honest solo session recorded straight from his backyard storage shed studio. After a brief two-week hiatus to run the latest Fire Up Program, Nole is back to unpack a concept that keeps recurring in his mind during recent conversations with family, friends, and the guys around the fire station kitchen table.

We live in an information age overflowing with hot takes, political debates, and shifting "facts." But how much of what we strongly believe is actually based on our own firsthand, lived experience, and how much are we taking purely on faith? Using a harmless hypothetical scenario, Nole breaks down how we decide which voices to trust, the vital role of seeking divine discernment, and how to apply the "Sphere of Influence" framework to protect your time, energy, and family.

If you've ever struggled with when to speak up, when to let a debate go, or how to tell your kids, "I don't know, let's figure it out together," this solo episode offers a grounded perspective on navigating a noisy world.

Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!
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