52. Seeking God w/ John Velez and Helton Pereira From FDIC

52. Seeking God w/ John Velez and Helton Pereira From FDIC

In this episode, we’re joined by John Velez and Helton Pereira for a conversation recorded at FDIC. We talk about faith in the fire service, the importance of having godly men in your corner who will challenge, encourage, and point you back to Christ, and what it looks like to genuinely seek the Lord.John also shares the deeply personal story of his daughter’s stay in the NICU and how, through that difficult season, he came to recognize the leading of the Holy Spirit in a way he never had before. It’s a powerful reminder that when we earnestly seek God, He is faithful to meet us in the moments we need Him most.The First Things First ConferenceSIGN UP HERE:https://www.thefirstthingsfirst.com/conference

51. The Redemption of Levi Mills: A Story Only God Could Write

In this episode, I sit down with Levi Mills, a firefighter from Thornton, Colorado. Levi shares a powerful testimony of redemption, restoration, and the grace of God. After a DUI led to his resignation from the fire department, followed by divorce and a devastating motorcycle crash that should have ended both his life and his career, the odds were stacked against him.But God had other plans.What seemed impossible became a story of renewal, purpose, and a return to the fire service through faith, perseverance, and the transforming power of Christ. This is a conversation about failure, consequences, hope, and the reality that with God, all things are possible. Sign up to for The First Things First Christian Conference: https://www.thefirstthingsfirst.com/conference Taking place on Oct 23rd & 24th in Bristow, Virginia Grace Life Community Church

50. Orlando Fire Conference w/ Helton Periera

In this episode Daniel and Helton hanging out at the Orlando Fire Conference 2026. They sat down and talked about the ministry of presence and the importance and impact of fervent prayer (James 5:16). Sign up for the First Things First Fire Conference:https://www.thefirstthingsfirst.com/conference

49. Shane Bentley and Bearers of the Oath: A Fire Conference Reborn

In this episode Daniel sits down with Shane Bentley, the founder of the Bearers of the Oath conference, along with cadre members Nate Sturm, Kevin Pfluger, Travis Major and Josh Lantz. Shane discusses how BOTO came to be, the consequences of putting the fire service as number 1 above family, relationships and most importantly God. Shane shares how after a long break between conferences God called him back to it, but this time with Christ at the center. https://www.bearersoftheoath.org/

48. BOTO Interviews: Michael "Stickers" Goldstein

A short interview from Bearers of the Oath with Stickers from the C.A.N. Report.Mike is married to his beautiful wife Krista, together they have twin girls. Mike Goldstein has been involved in the 1st responder field for over 20 years, starting his career as a dispatcher and then transitioning into the fire service. Mike has been a firefighter for 14 years. Currently a Firefighter/EMT-B in the state of New Hampshire . Mike is also a Part time Staff and State Instructor for the NH Fire Academy.  Mike spends much of his time traveling to various fire conferences. Mike attends these conferences as a student, he believes that you must always be a student of the craft,it's vital that we get outside our own zip code to learn new skills to help teach our own and future firefighters.  Mike Goldstein runs a small, humble podcast called The CAN Report, which is based in Milford,NH focusing on the men and women who are 1st responders. The CAN Report was born out of love to bring others stories of successes, struggles and triumphs to the masses. Check it out  @thec.a.n.report  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCZytaemSjKtj96l95h0Z7DA]