54. Forged in Darkness: Derrick Carlisle and Paul Floyd

<p>In Episode 54 of Faith in the Firehouse, I sit down with brothers in Christ Derrick Carlisle and Paul Floyd, the men behind <strong>Forged in Darkness.</strong>Derrick and Paul share their personal testimonies, how God brought them together, and the story behind the creation of Forged in Darkness, their podcast and social media ministry.We talk about what it means to be forged through trials—how God uses the fire, the pressure, and the difficult seasons of our lives to refine us and shape us for His purposes. We also dive into the importance of Christian brotherhood, putting God first, and learning to recognize what He may be doing even in seasons we would never choose for ourselves.We also get into the realities of navigating social media as Christians: sharing biblical truth in a hostile culture, dealing with criticism and the comment section, and remembering that our responsibility is ultimately to remain faithful to Christ—not to win every argument online.**Scriptures discussed in this episode:** Zechariah 13:9 Isaiah 48:10 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Matthew 6:33 John 1:1–5 John 1:14 John 20:30–31 1 Corinthians 3:5–9Whether you&#39;re walking through the fire right now or looking back and realizing how God used it to shape you, we pray this conversation encourages you to keep Christ first, lean into biblical brotherhood, and trust the refining work of God.**Forged in Darkness**<a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCFrb1uqiZXpPZGr5PyUcpIA"> @ForgedInDarknessPodcast </a>​</p>