You can read the whole text here: https://dougapple.blogspot.com/+++++++I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32)Are you keeping your eyes on aging family members and calculating what you will get when they die?Are you ready to fight with other people to get what you think should be yours?Why are you doing that?So many family divisions…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) “I’ve spent a good portion of my life disappointed with God.” That’s what he said, and it got me thinking. Am I disappointed with God? Have I been disappointed with God? Was I ever disappointed with God? I can’t think of a time when I w…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) How can you have more freedom by living with more restrictions? It sounds counterintuitive. It sounds like nonsense. We want to be free to do whatever we want, whenever we want. The more limits, the less freedom, right? It’s a one-to-on…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) Yay, it’s time to go to the festival! Thankfully you have an umbrella stroller for the baby. Just unfold it, strap him in, and off you go. Watch out for rocks, though. And uneven sidewalks. And sticks. In fact, just watch out for everyt…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) “The bathtub has arrived!” A huge man waddles in carrying a heavy bathtub. It’s a new house. The walls are up. The smell of sawdust is in the air. And it’s time to install the bathtub. The man sets it down in the only place it can go, t…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) Jesus said something that sounds almost cruel. He said, “Whoever has, to him more will be given, and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him.” That sounds like the rich getting richer and the poor gettin…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) I was talking to an evolutionist, the kind that believes that everything evolved from nothing after a big bang. I said, “Just look at food, for example. You think it just evolved on this big rock hurtling through space after a big bang?…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) A highway is a road built up to make travel easier. That’s what the footnote in my Bible says under Isaiah chapter 35 verse 8. That verse is talking about a highway, so the footnote tells us what a highway is. It’s a road built up to ma…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) Why is Home Depot on lockdown? I just wanted to run in, buy a new weed eater, and go home. But that’s not how it works these days. Why? Because Home Depot is on lockdown. What I mean is, some of their stuff is now literally chained up b…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) A man makes his plans, but the Lord directs his steps. That’s what it says in Proverbs 16:9. We see a great example of this when looking at Mary Magdalene at the tomb of Jesus. Jesus was crucified. He declared, “It is finished.” And Mar…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32)Colossians 4:6 says, “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt…”Speaking with grace might seem obvious, but what does it mean “seasoned with salt”?Here’s one way to look at it. Seasoned with salt makes it delicious and pe…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) Have you ever heard of mesothelioma? Most likely you’ve heard of it from the class action lawsuit ads on television. The ads are run by lawyers who want you to sign up for the class action lawsuit, IF you are one of the people negativel…

**Episode Summary:** In this episode of The Fire Within Podcast, hosts Brandon and Joe dive into the world of high-intensity training as pioneered by Mike Mentzer. They discuss their personal experiences with Mentzer's unique training approach, focusing on the intensity and frequency of workouts. The episode covers a range of topics, from the scien…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) What is sin? The Greek word for sin in the Bible is ἁμαρτία which is pronounced ham-ar-TEE-ah. It’s literal meaning is “to miss the mark.” Sometimes we whitewash sin. We give it…

Fire Within Nutrition and Fitness Podcast Show Notes Introduction - Hosts: Brandon and Joe - Discussion on health, fitness, and nutrition. Cold Plunges - Trending health topic seen across various social media platforms. - Brandon has tried it, but Joe has not. Guest Introduction - Corbett, host of "The Orange Hammer Podcast" which focuses on constr…

Introduction - Brandon and Joe discuss a three-part Netflix series featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger. - The series covers Arnold’s life in three phases: Strength, Movies, and Politics. Main Points - Arnold Schwarzenegger Series Breakdown - Part 1: Strength – How Arnold built his physique and became a bodybuilding icon. - Part 2: Movies – Arnold’s tra…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) “The other driver got aggressive, so I got aggressive, too.” That’s what my friend said. He continued, “But I don’t do that anymore. The Bible says, ‘Don’t return evil for evil,” so when another driver gets aggressive, I just let him go…

Introduction: Hosts: Brandon and Joe Discussion about the new podcast studio Guest Introduction: Guests: Gabriel and Tia from Half a Barn Farm Overview: Living on a 1.7-acre micro farm and promoting self-sufficiency. About Half a Barn Farm: Location: 4313 Mitchell Mill Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina Services: Teaching people how to grow and rais…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) The laundry basket crashed at my feet. I looked up the stairs and saw my mother-in-law at the top. She had literally thrown her laundry basket down the steps because it was too hard for her to carry it down. That was a clue that it was …

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) What do you do when you doubt? Did God ever do anything for you? Did He save you? Did He spare you from the net of the fowler? Did He forgive you and shine His grace upon you? Did He give you wisdom when you lacked it? Did He ever bring…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) Why doesn’t God just do everything? Why does He leave anything up to human beings? I don’t know, but He does, and one great example of that is the story of Paul and Ananias. We can read the story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Dama…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) To obey is better than sacrifice. What on earth does that mean? We find this phrase in First Samuel 15:22. It’s the prophet Samuel talking to King Saul, the first king of Israel. Samuel said, “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offe…

This episode of The Fire Within Podcast, hosted by Brandon Woolley, brings the inspiring story of Aubhro, a motorcycle enthusiast, YouTuber, and fitness advocate embarking on a cross-country ride. Brandon, his co-host Joe Woolworth, and their special guest, Aubhro. Aubhro shared his upcoming plans for a 7,500+ mile motorcycle ride, which is 8,000 m…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) I was sitting in the garage, crying my eyes out. I wasn’t crying because I was sad. I was crying because I wanted to kill someone, but since that was not an option, all that was left was crying. I was playing an older boy in basketball,…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) “As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after Thee.” That is my daily prayer, based on Psalm 42:1. I just want more of God and His wisdom and goodness and guidance in my life, don’t you? But how to get it? How to get “me” out…

Read the blog here: http://dougapple.blogspot.com/ +++++++ I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) You can’t just sit on your rear end and do nothing. “But Doug, James 1:5 says, ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.’” Yes it does. I’m a huge fan …

I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) It was like a shotgun of glass in my eyes. Would it ruin my vision? It all started on a typical Wednesday when I packed our baby in the car seat and went to pick up a little old lady for church. It was a winter evening in Illinois and already dark. As I was driving down the highway, suddenly th…

I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) “I will NOT be taken advantage of.” That’s what we say. “I will not be made to look like a fool. If someone’s going to get the short end of the stick, it’s not going to be me.” No one wants to get the short end of the stick, but in almost every human interaction you could easily say, “Wait a se…

I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) Have you looked down your bathtub drain lately? It’s probably just a black hole, and as long as the water drains you don’t even think about it. But you know what? A lot of things had to be done just right for that drain to work. Think of a typical ranch house here in Florida built on a concrete…

I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) “And God I forgive everyone for everything, past…present…and future…” That’s my daily prayer. I pray through the Lord’s Prayer and when I come to the part about “…as we forgive those…” I stop and say, “God, right now, I forgive everyone for everything, past, present, and future. I preemptively …

I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) “You must have a lot of faith to believe in God like you do.” Actually, I don’t think I have all that much faith. Think of it like this. Last night I was working in the yard, pulling weeds and picking up sticks. Suddenly it dawned on me that I was really thirsty. Thankfully I had prepared a nic…

I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) “I’ll walk you to your car. I need to ask you something.” That’s what the man said as he caught me leaving the church one day. He said, “They’ve asked me to teach a class in a few weeks, and I was wanting to get your advice.” I’ve been teaching adult Sunday school classes and Bible studies for …

Emmitt is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Former Division-1 FCS football player, entrepreneur and personal trainer. He holds a degree from Cornell University, where he was a member of the varsity football team and in his time there he was a 3-year starter and 2-Time Wall of Honor Athlete! Discussing individualized nutrition: Diffe…

I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) “She put the Bible there on my nightstand…right next to my ashtray.” Bibles and ashtrays. I knew this story was going to be good! I was talking with Mike Sharman and I asked him the simple question, “How did you come to faith in Christ?” It didn’t come until he was deep into life, married, maki…

Certified Classical Feng Shui Consultant / Certified Life Coach at Living Your Bliss by Robin Berning This episode's guest is Robin, a classical Fung Shui consultant, spiritual life coach, and Reiki master teacher. Fung Shui is a health modality that uses energy work to create balance in mind, body, and spirit. Fung Shui is often mistaken for inter…

In this episode: Today, we're diving into the world of Applied Kinesiology, a system of evaluating the strength and weakness of muscles in the body to determine the root cause of health problems. We talk with Dr. Rodney McBride DC, and define Applied Kinesiology and explain its origins. We'll discuss how it's different from other forms of muscle te…

In this episode: Sleep deprivation is a huge problem in the U.S. and around the world. It’s not just a problem for people who work night shifts or are busy during the day. It’s a problem for everyone. The consequences of sleep deprivation are serious. People who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to have health problems, including obesity, hear…

I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) “I don’t think God cares if I go or not.” That’s what one woman told me. She was trying to decide whether she should make a certain trip or not. I said, “Well…pray about it.” She said, “I don’t think God cares if I go or not.” I said, “It’s not that He’s going to zap you for making the wrong de…

I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) Your faith is not in your faith. Your faith is in God. Your faith is not in your prayers. Your faith is not in your purity. Your faith is not in your pastor. Your faith is in God, and He is trustworthy. Your beliefs and knowledge about God are probably not 100% trustworthy, but God is trustwort…

I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.” That’s an encouragement…and a warning. It was for Archippus in the Bible, in Colossians 4:17, but it’s for us, too. Take heed to the ministry with you have received in the Lord, that …

I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) The word “obedience” sounds harsh to some people. They think of abusive parents, or schoolteachers with paddles, or military drill instructors. We can be leery of obeying anyone because we are free Americans and we bow the knee to no one. Plus, if we put ourselves under anyone’s authority, they…

Lyndsay Bahn, yogi, mother, energy worker, human behaviorist, trauma healing facilitator, coach and channeler of healing energy, has accumulated over 22,000 hours of teaching experience and over 30,000 hours of training and personal practice in the last 16 years (and counting). Owner and lead instructor at the Yoga Shala Carrboro, she is a dedicate…

I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) Jesus said, “Love your neighbor.” But what if your neighbor is driving his car too close behind your car, like he would push you off the road if he could. Do you love him now? Jesus said, “Love your enemy.” What if your enemy isn’t someone trying to kill you. They’re just trying to pass you on …

I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) “I’m tempted to…” Stop right there. If you are tempted to do something, stop. Temptation is bait on a hook. It’s a lure seeking to get you off track for a short term benefit. It’s ALWAYS a short term benefit that sacrifices long term good. The problem is…that short term benefit can seem SO GOOD…

In This Episode: Liz has lost over 130 lbs since 2015. She tells her story and what motivated her to make some changes, her habit, her diet, what she was drinking, and who she was hanging out with. She said it took over two years for the weight to come off. Liz unpacks how many times a week she exercised and what her workouts were before they led t…

In This Episode: A lot of people can get Seasonal Affective Disorder fused with regular depression, but there is a difference: Seasonal Affective Disorder goes away, it will completely go away and come back. One of the things that contributes is unrealistic holiday expectations. It may be related to where you live and the climate. Places like Alask…

In This Episode: Joe describes his new mixed drink, the "breakfast boubon." How does alcohol fit into a healthy lifestyle? Give your liver a break and space out the times you drink responsibly. A red wine made the top of the list for the healthiest type of alcohol. We talk about the properties of red wine that have health benefits, types of grapes,…

In This Episode: We talk about all the choices partners have during childbirth, what you can opt out of, and what you can opt into. There's a lot to cover. Alexis tells us about what a doula is, some history, and what they can provide for mothers during the birthing process. One of the benefits of having you as our doula is you were able to walk pe…

In This Episode: If you're having pelvic floor issues that can look like, bladder dysfunction, bowel dysfunction, peeing when you jump, vaginismus, or general hip issues. When Alexis got into her practice she thought most of her cases would be due to pelvic floor weakness after childbirth, but at least half of her cases were with women who experien…

I’m Doug Apple...and my heart is on fire. (Luke 24:32) Cindy’s fiancé died in a workplace accident. She was a dedicated Christian, but the loss was immense. Her family was worried about her and how she would cope. In her B.C. life, Before Christ, she relied on cocaine. Now that life was in the past. Or was it? One night the pain was so great, she p…