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Resilient Fire Podcast
Welcome to the Resilient Fire podcast! Using over 25 years of experience, Dave takes principles of survival, balances them with scripture and the Gospel, and talks through ways to apply them to our daily lives. The podcast is aimed at people who want to deepen their relationship with Jesus so that they can be a blessing to their families, church, and community. Be resilient...be fire, because we need to continually be reminded that the light shines in the darkness...and where there is fire, there is light.
Resilient Fire Podcast
CRO Phase II – The Narrow Gate and the Refiner’s Fire
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In this episode, I reflect on my recent experience as Senior Cadre for the latest Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) Phase II screener. Out of 23 candidates, only 5 moved forward—a staggering 78% attrition rate.
I go beyond the physical "misery" of the pool and the ruck to explore the spiritual "laboratory" of selection. Using the Greek concept of the "Narrow Gate" and the imagery of the Refiner’s Fire, I discuss how high-pressure trials are designed not to break us, but to strip away the "dross" of ego and self-reliance to reveal the character of the Creator.
"The Refiner isn't trying to destroy you; He’s trying to see His reflection in you."
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