35. A Pocket of Heaven: Firefighter Blake Stinnett's Survival and How God is Using Him

In this powerful episode, Daniel sits down with firefighter, ministry leader, and mental health advocate Blake Stinnett to hear his incredible testimony of survival, purpose, and unwavering faith.Blake shares the story of a devastating accident that left everything in pieces—except the very seat he was sitting in, which he describes as “a pocket of heaven.” From that moment forward, God has been using Blake in powerful ways both in the fire service and beyond.Together, Blake, Brandon and Daniel talk about: • 🔥 Blake’s journey of recovery and how God used his accident for good • 🚒 Living out faith in the firehouse and staying grounded in purpose • 🧠 Blake’s work with Next Rung, a nonprofit supporting first responders’ mental health • 🙏 How faith strengthens us through hardship, trauma, and loss • 💬 Daniel’s personal story of battling mental health challenges after losing a close friend and a Chief to suicide—and how his perspective has shifted over the years🛑 If You’re Struggling—Please Reach OutYou are not alone. Whether you’re in the fire service or not, your life matters, and help is available. • Next Rung (Peer Support for First Responders)📞 Call or text 1-833-NXT-RUNG (1-833-698-7864)🌐 www.nextrung.org • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, Free, Confidential)📞 Dial 988🌐 https://988lifeline.org • 2nd Alarm Project (Mental wellness support for firefighters)🌐 https://2ndalarmproject.orgYou are not a burden. You’re not weak for struggling. We need you here.⸻🎧 Subscribe, share, and follow Faith in the Firehouse for more real conversations at the intersection of faith, service, and purpose.#FaithInTheFirehouse #BlakeStinnett #FirstResponderFaith #NextRung #MentalHealthMatters #ChristianPodcast #FirefighterTestimony #PocketOfHeaven