In this episode of the Fit the Fight Fire podcast, Blake Stinnett shares the profound impact of faith, adversity, and personal growth. Blake shares his journey from the fire service to ministry, the challenges he faced when feeling called to leave a job he loved, and the life-altering accident that tested his faith. Through pain and recovery, Blake emphasizes the importance of community support, the power of prayer, and finding purpose in difficult times. The conversation highlights how adversity can lead to personal growth and the importance of leaning on faith during challenging seasons.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Faith and Testing01:04 The Journey of Faith and Ministry05:15 Crossroads: Leaving the Fire Service10:05 The Struggle of Obedience14:40 Identity and Mental Health21:23 Finding Joy in Obedience23:09 The Accident and Its Impact31:20 The Accident and Immediate Aftermath34:40 Emergency Response and Support35:57 Hospitalization and Recovery Journey39:34 Reflections on Faith and Gratitude43:36 Facing Ongoing Challenges and Surgeries49:42 Mental and Physical Resilience56:31 Purpose in Pain and Encouragement for Others For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best version of themselves so that they can serve their family and community at the highest level.