The Plan You Are Holding Onto Is the One God Is Asking For | Jake Stemo
In this episode, Jesse Allen sits down with worship leader Jake Stemo to talk about surrendering your plans for God's. Jake shares the word that moved his family to rural Kansas almost 15 years ago, why hearing God and obeying Him are two different things, and what faith has actually cost him along the way. CONNECT with Jake & Presence Worship Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/presencewrshp?stkn=MWQ3NHg1bGhxY3ZyZg== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZEwmXrYDF/?mibextid=wwXIfr ...
1 Sept 2026
You Can Know The Bible And Still Not Know God | John Enderby
Is it possible to know about God and still not know him? In this episode John Enderby tells his story. Taking a Sunday job at 16 so he wouldn't have to go to church. Meeting an insurance agent who had less money than him but a lot more joy. Coming home one night, falling across the bed, and telling his wife he couldn't do it anymore. And what finally changed after all of it. It's a conversation about the difference between knowing about God and actually knowing him. John shares his story of ...
24 Jul 2026
How to Hear God’s Voice & Follow the Holy Spirit | Spiritual Intelligence with Randy Friesen
How do you hear the Holy Spirit, recognize God’s voice, and grow into a deeper relationship with Him? In this episode of the Carry The Fire Podcast, Jesse Allen sits down with Randy Friesen, author of “SQ: The Transforming Potential of Spiritual Intelligence,” to explore what it means to live fully immersed in the presence and work of the Holy Spirit. Randy explains spiritual intelligence, how Christians can discern the voice of God, and why surrender is essential for genuine spiritual grow...
3 Jul 2026
How to Ask Better Questions Like Jesus | J.R. Briggs on Wisdom, Courage & Compassion
What if the questions you ask are shaping the depth of your life? In this episode of the Carry The Fire Podcast, Jesse sits down with J.R. Briggs to talk about the power of asking better questions — in parenting, leadership, prayer, relationships, and our walk with God. J.R. shares how Jesus used questions to draw people out, how curiosity can become a form of love, and why wisdom, courage, and compassion are essential for anyone who wants to lead well. This conversation moves from practica...
26 Jun 2026
What If God Is Calling You Into the Unknown? | Philip Sarnecki
What does it look like to follow God when obedience leads you out of your comfort zone? In this episode of Carry The Fire, Jesse Allen sits down with Philip Sarnecki, candidate for Kansas Governor, for a conversation about faith, courage, calling, business, family, leadership, and stepping into the unknown with obedience. Philip shares his story of growing up in rural central Illinois, learning the value of hard work from his parents, building a career in business, and eventually sensing God ...
22 May 2026
What Teenagers Are Really Desperate For w/ Youth Pastor Jacob Hall | EP.14
In this episode of Carry The Fire, Jesse Allen sits down with Jacob Hall for a deep conversation about the battle for the human heart, the next generation, and the transforming love of God. They unpack: • Why the enemy wars against the heart • The difference between religion and relationship • How God speaks through the heart, not just the mind • Why teenagers are starving to be seen, heard, and valued • The power of presence in discipleship • Conviction vs condemnation • Why love is the ant...
15 May 2026
The Power in a Present Father w/ Aaron Wallace | EP.13
Every man wants to leave a legacy… but what if your greatest legacy isn’t your career, your money, or your accomplishments? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Aaron Wallace delivers a wake-up call for fathers, husbands, and men everywhere: your children will remember your presence far more than your success. This episode dives deep into: Fatherhood and legacy Presence vs provision God as Father Raising children with intentionality Breaking generational cycles Why success at work can sti...
8 May 2026
Freedom From Sexual Sin and Walking in Purity w/ Trent Bliss | EP.12
In this episode, Jesse and Trent Bliss have a raw and hope filled conversation about freedom from sexual sin and walking in purity. Trent shares his personal journey of freedom from pornography and shame, revealing how confession, safe community, fasting, and abiding in the love of Jesus led to real transformation. Together, they expose the lie that says you are alone in this struggle and unpack why sexual sin is not just a behavior issue but a heart issue rooted in love, intimacy, and pleas...
1 May 2026
Breaking Free From Performance w/ Phil Kelley | EP.11
What happens when success, ministry, and performance replace intimacy with God? In this episode, Jesse sits down with Phil Kelley for a raw and honest conversation about addiction, identity, confession, and surrender. Phil shares his journey from early ministry success and public platforms to private struggle and how God met him with mercy in the middle of it all. This episode explores the pressure to perform, the fear of being exposed, the power of confession, and the freedom that comes fr...
24 Apr 2026
Running the Race God Gave You | EP.10
In this episode, Jesse and Matthew unpack powerful Kingdom lessons from Matthew’s first 50K race. They explore perseverance, preparing for the unknown, running at God’s pace, and leaning into His grace when weakness sets in. Through honest storytelling and Scripture, this conversation reveals how the Christian life mirrors a long distance race. Learning to run your race, resisting comparison, embracing seasons of rest, staying faithful to God’s assignments, and discerning when it is time to ...
17 Apr 2026
Learning to Do Hard Things | EP.9
What happens when God gives you a dream but it takes years, or even decades, to come to pass? In this episode, Jesse and Matthew continue exploring the journey from inspiration to perseverance. They discuss why inspiration alone isn’t enough, how God works through long seasons of waiting, and what it means to learn how to do hard things with faith. Matthew shares his personal story of pursuing a dream that began over 20 years ago, now leading to his preparation for a 50K race. Together, the...
10 Apr 2026
An Encounter That Ignited Hunger w/ Trent Bliss | EP.8
In this episode Jesse Allen sits down with Trent Bliss to have an authentic, Spirit-filled conversation about intimacy with God, vision, and the beauty of living fully surrendered. Trent shares his journey from encountering God as a 17-year-old to learning what it means to walk in hunger, holiness, and daily surrender. Together, Jesse and Trent explore what it means to “seek His face,” the power of prophetic encouragement, the process of sanctification, and how to live with passion and purit...
27 Mar 2026
You Are God’s Dwelling Place | EP.7
In this episode, Jesse and Matthew take you on a journey from the streets of Washington, D.C. to the storyline of Scripture. They unpack what it means to have full access to God. During the trip to D.C. the guys were struck by a simple revelation: We can’t access the president of the United States…but we have direct access to the throne room of God. And more than that, God has actually chosen us as His dwelling place! Together they explore: Intimacy - How God’s desire is not just that we enc...
20 Mar 2026
Uber Rides, Ordinary Lives, and the Anointing of God | EP.6
Welcome to another episode of the Carry The Fire Podcast with Jesse and Matthew, where they will discuss their trip to Washington, D.C. In this heartfelt and hope-filled conversation, they explore one powerful truth: God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things! Through stories from the Bible — Abraham, Esther, Peter, Paul — and real-life moments (including divine encounters in Uber rides!), Jesse and Matthew unpack what it means to live faithfully in the “ordinary” moments of life. Th...
13 Mar 2026
The Power of Spiritual Inheritance w/ Rusty Allen | EP.5
In this episode of the Carry The Fire Podcast, Jesse Allen and his father, Rusty Allen, share a powerful conversation on spiritual fatherhood, family, and generational legacy. Drawing from Scripture, personal testimony, and today’s cultural reality, they explore how God’s design for family reflects His own nature and how spiritual inheritance can heal broken homes and shape generations. This episode dives into: - The crisis of fatherlessness in our culture - The difference between mentors an...
6 Mar 2026
From Loneliness to Intimacy: Encountering the Heart of the Father | EP.4
In this episode of the Carry The Fire Podcast, hosts Jesse Allen and Matthew Penner have a heartfelt conversation about intimacy with God — what it means to truly know Him as Dad, not just as a distant deity. They reflect on the deep longing in every human heart to be known, seen, and loved and share how intimacy with God transforms our sense of identity, purpose, and community. This episode explores: - The epidemic of loneliness and the longing to be known - The power of confessional communi...
27 Feb 2026
Walking Out God’s Vision For Your Life | EP.3
In this episode, Jesse and Matthew dive deep into the spiritual process of transformation through the framework of Vision, Intention, Impetus, and Means, a model rooted in Dallas Willard’s book Renovation of the Heart. - They unpack what it means to: - Catch God’s vision—seeing your life through Heaven’s eyes - Set your intention—agreeing with His purpose for your life - Find your impetus—the motivation and desire to keep going - Discover the means—practical ways to walk it out daily Through...
20 Feb 2026
Why God Wants Your Heart, Not Your Performance | EP.2
In this episode, Jesse and Matthew dive deep into the journey that God has been forming in their hearts over the past several years, a journey that birthed what they now call the School of the Heart. Together, they explore four foundational Kingdom themes that have shaped their lives and ministry: - Intimacy: Learning to see and be seen by God; opening our hearts to His love and presence. - Identity: Discovering what it truly means to live as sons and daughters of a loving Father. - In...
13 Feb 2026
Why God Chooses Ordinary People | EP.1
In this inaugural episode, Jesse and Matthew share their personal journey of friendship, discipleship, and discovery over the past eight years. From late-night conversations and prayer to traveling the world together, they’ve been learning what it means to seek first the Kingdom. This episode dives deep into themes like: - Discovering the riches of the Kingdom of God - How conversations can unlock revelation and transformation - Why God chooses ordinary, broken people for extraordinary purpos...
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