#393 - Kyle Thompson // Are You Carrying the Fire?

One question can save your life and reveal your soul: “Are you carrying the fire?” We end the week in Cormac McCarthy’s The Road at its most vulnerable moment a boy stands alone after his father’s death, facing a stranger with only one bullet left. Instead of asking for food, safety, or weapons, he asks the question his father trained into him, a test that cuts straight to identity. That scene becomes our springboard for talking about Christian discernment, spiritual maturity, and how to tell the difference between a “good guy” and a wolf in sheep’s clothing.From there, we draw a clear line to Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:15-20: beware of false prophets and recognize them by their fruit. We break down what “fruit” looks like in real life: patterns of character, integrity, repentance, and faithfulness when pressure hits. Discernment is not about being cynical; it’s about being trained to see what aligns with Christ and what only sounds spiritual. If you want a practical biblical framework for evaluating leaders, influences, and even your own life, this conversation lands it with force.We also talk straight to men about fatherhood and legacy. The father in The Road is gone, but his question lives on in his son and that is what discipleship looks like. We connect it to Proverbs 22:6 and challenge you to consider the hard truth: your sons won’t ask the right question unless you teach it and you can’t teach it if you’re not carrying the fire yourself. If you’ve been treating Jesus as Savior but not Lord, we urge you to surrender fully and then turn your attention to leading your family toward the Heavenly Father. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a five-star rating and review to help equip more men for the fight.Support the showWant to connect? Email [email protected]