# Consumed by Fire

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American contemporary Christian music trio

Consumed by Fire Also known as CBF Origin Wagoner, Oklahoma Genres Christian pop Christian rock Southern rock heartland rock alternative rock pop rock folk rock roots rock Years active 2010 (2010)–present Label Inpop Members Caleb Ward Jordan Ward Joshua Ward Website consumedbyfire.com

**Consumed by Fire** are an American [contemporary Christian music](/source/Contemporary_Christian_music) brother trio from [Wagoner, Oklahoma](/source/Wagoner%2C_Oklahoma). They started making music in 2010, with their first album, *Something Real*, that was independently released. Their second release, *[Lean on Me](/source/Lean_on_Me_(EP))*, an [extended play](/source/Extended_play), released in 2015, with [Inpop Records](/source/Inpop_Records). The songs, "Walk Through the Fire" and "Lean on Me", both charted on the [*Billboard* magazine](/source/Billboard_(magazine)) charts. The band's latest single, "First Things First" is their debut release after signing with Red Street Records.[1]

## Background

Consumed by Fire are a [Christian rock](/source/Christian_rock) brother trio from [Wagoner, Oklahoma](/source/Wagoner%2C_Oklahoma), where they grew up in the church their parents pastored, leading choir services and other musical functions within the congregation.[2] Their parents are Pastors David Paul Ward and Vonda Sue Ward, who pastor Legacy Family Church, and head N.C.M.I. Training Center.[3] They are lead vocalist and guitarist, Caleb Ward, drummer and background vocalist, Jordan Ward, and lead guitarist, Joshua Ward.[4][5]

## Music history

The brother trio started as a musical entity in 2010, with their first independently released album, *Something Real*, that was released on July 13, 2010.[4] Their first [extended play](/source/Extended_play), *[Lean on Me](/source/Lean_on_Me_(EP))*, was released on November 13, 2015, by [Inpop Records](/source/Inpop_Records).[6][7][8] They released, a single, "Walk Through the Fire", where this peaked at No. 38 on the [*Billboard* magazine](/source/Billboard_(magazine)) [Christian Airplay](/source/Christian_Airplay) chart.[9] The second single, "Lean on Me", peaked at No. 24 on the [Christian Airplay](/source/Christian_Airplay) chart,[9] and it peaked at No. 31 on the [Hot Christian Songs](/source/Christian_Songs).[10]

Their second full-length album, First Things First, was released on September 22, 2023, by Red Street Record.

## Members

**Current members[4]**

- Caleb Paul Ward[11] (born February 22, 1993) – lead vocals, guitar

- Jordan David Ward[12] (born November 3, 1989) – drums, vocals

- Joshua Dale Ward[13] (born April 12, 1985) – lead guitar

## Discography

**Studio albums**

- *[Giving Over](/source/Giving_Over)* (March 25, 2016, [Inpop](/source/Inpop_Records))

- *First Things First* (September 22, 2023, [Red Street Records](/source/Red_Street_Records))

**EPs**

- *[Lean on Me](/source/Lean_on_Me_(EP))* (November 13, 2015, Inpop)

What IF (Jan 31, 2025, Red Street Records)

**Singles**

Single Year Chart Positions US Christ [10] US Christ Air [9] "Walk Through the Fire" 2015 — 38 "Lean on Me" 31 24 "I Need You God" 2017 29 23 "First Things First" 2022 9 9 "What If" 2025 — 25 "Higher Places" 2026 — 21

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Clarks, Jessie (July 15, 2022). ["Consumed By Fire Releases Debut Single & Video With Red Street Records"](https://www.thechristianbeat.org/consumed-by-fire-releases-debut-single-video-with-red-street-records/). *TCB*. Retrieved March 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NRT_2-0)** NRTTeamAdmin (November 30, 2015). ["Consumed by Fire Artist Profile"](http://www.newreleasetoday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=5180). *New Release Today*. Retrieved December 22, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** NCMI. ["About Us"](http://www.ncmitraining.com/aboutus.htm). NCMI. Retrieved December 22, 2015.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-JFH_Profile_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-JFH_Profile_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-JFH_Profile_4-2) DiBiase, John. ["Consumed By Fire Discography"](http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/ConsumedByFire.asp). Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved December 22, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-CR_Story_5-0)** Cummings, Tony (March 31, 2016). ["Consumed By Fire: Years of dues paying producing anointed ministry"](http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/Consumed_By_Fire_Years_of_dues_paying_producing_anointed_ministry/57998/p1/). [Cross Rhythms](/source/Cross_Rhythms). Retrieved March 31, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-JFH_Review_6-0)** Barnes, Jeremy (November 18, 2015). ["Consumed By Fire, "Lead On Me EP" Review"](http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/LeanOnMeEP.asp). Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved December 22, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-CR_Review_7-0)** Cummings, Tony (January 27, 2016). ["Review: Lean on Me - Consumed by Fire"](http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Consumed_By_Fire/Lean_On_Me/158756/). [Cross Rhythms](/source/Cross_Rhythms). Retrieved January 28, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-365DoIM_Review_8-0)** Andre, Joshua (November 14, 2015). ["Music Reviews: Consumed By Fire – Lean On Me"](http://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/reviews/consumed-by-fire-lean-on-me/). 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved December 22, 2015.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-BBCA_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-BBCA_9-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-BBCA_9-2) [*Billboard*](/source/Billboard_(magazine)). ["Consumed By Fire – Chart History (Christian Airplay)"](http://www.billboard.com/artist/6582597/consumed-by-fire/chart?f=1762). [Prometheus Global Media](/source/Prometheus_Global_Media). Retrieved December 22, 2015.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-BBCS_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-BBCS_10-1) [*Billboard*](/source/Billboard_(magazine)). ["Consumed By Fire – Chart History (Christian Songs)"](http://www.billboard.com/artist/6582597/consumed-by-fire/chart?f=355). [Prometheus Global Media](/source/Prometheus_Global_Media). Retrieved December 22, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-SESAC_CPW_11-0)** [SESAC](/source/SESAC). ["Songs by Writer :: Caleb Paul Ward"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151222183213/http://www.sesac.com/Repertory/SongsByWriter.aspx?affilNum=399854&writerAKAName=CALEB_PAUL_WARD). [SESAC](/source/SESAC). Archived from [the original](http://www.sesac.com/Repertory/SongsByWriter.aspx?affilNum=399854&writerAKAName=CALEB_PAUL_WARD) on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-SESAC_JDW_12-0)** [SESAC](/source/SESAC). ["Songs by Writer :: Jordan David Ward"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151222183324/http://www.sesac.com/Repertory/SongsByWriter.aspx?affilNum=399856&writerAKAName=JORDAN_DAVID_WARD). [SESAC](/source/SESAC). Archived from [the original](http://www.sesac.com/Repertory/SongsByWriter.aspx?affilNum=399856&writerAKAName=JORDAN_DAVID_WARD) on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Facebook_Name_13-0)** Consumed by Fire (August 30, 2011). ["So if you saw this ridiculously weird update Joshua Dale Ward posted from here earlier..."](https://www.facebook.com/cbfmusic/posts/140743216018924) [Facebook](/source/Facebook). Retrieved December 22, 2015.

## External links

- [Official website](https://consumedbyfire.com/)

- [Jesus Wired interview](https://jesuswired.com/jesuswired-interviews-jordan-ward-consumed-fire-cbfmusic/)

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