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Crusade with Me
Crusade With Me! is a journey into the questions we're usually told not to ask.
Who is God—beyond the explanations we inherited? What is a human being? Why are we here? What happens when faith collides with doubt, suffering, desire, love, sex, consciousness, ancient wisdom, and the strange mystery of simply being alive?
Here, Christianity isn't something fragile that needs to be protected from difficult questions. We dig into Scripture, the wisdom of the ancient Church, philosophy, history…
Episodes
Crusade with MeEpisode 136: “What Is Your Tribe?”
The world around us urges us to “find our tribe” — to gather with those who understand us, who think like we do, who affirm who we are. And that longing is…
Crusade with MeEpisode 135 — “What Is Sin?”
Today, we’re diving into a question that lies at the heart of everything we believe, confess, and live by: What is sin? But before we go back to the ancient…
Crusade with Me134 Episode: “Our Favorite Hymns — Singing the Faith We Live”
This one comes straight from the heart, because today… we’re talking about our favorite hymns. Not just mine — but my bride’s as well. Music, as we know, is…
Crusade with MeEpisode 133 Faith That Stands in the Fire
Today’s episode — number 133 — is titled “Faith That Stands in the Fire.” It’s taken from 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, and it’s about boldness in the face of…
Crusade with MeEpisode 132: “The First-Born: Set Apart for God”
This episode is dedicated to every first-born son listening — whether you’re a young man just finding your footing, or a seasoned warrior of faith who’s…
Crusade with MeBSS! A Chat with My 12-Year-Old Grandson
Crusaders I am so sorry for the volume issue in this episode of my #1 Grandson. After the first five minutes I went old school and used my speaker on my phone…
Crusade with Me“Iron Sharpens Iron — Challenge Accepted”
Today’s episode is called “Iron Sharpens Iron — Challenge Accepted.” That comes from Proverbs 27:17 (NASB): “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”…
Crusade with MeResist a Life of Ease
Today’s episode 129 is titled ‘Resist the Life of Ease.’ Our age tempts us to choose comfort, convenience, and passivity over endurance, diligence, and…
Crusade with MeEpisode 128 – “Mawiage!” The Do’s and Don’ts of 40 years of Experience
Our forty years of experience in marriage with some practical do's and don'ts. Ya, some are pretty simple, but hey, I'm a slow learner!
Crusade with MeEPISODE 127 “FIGHT!”
We live in a time when believers are tempted to shrink back. But Scripture calls us to stand up, armor up, and fight the good fight. Paul tells Timothy: “Fight…
Crusade with MeEpisode 126 — “WARNING!”
“Revival without the Bible is not revival. Emotion without repentance is not conversion. Church without Christ crucified is not the Church. Be alert, test…
Crusade with MeEpisode 125 BASICS!
God created us for Eden — fellowship with Him.• Sin cast us out of Eden, separating us from life. God began pointing us toward restoration through covenant…
Crusade with MeEpisode 124 "From Bondage to Freedom: America’s Call Back to God"
Today’s episode is one that’s been on my heart for a while. We’re going to talk about the story of Israel — a people rescued from bondage, brought through the…
Crusade with MeEpisode 123 “Ancient Wisdom versus Modern Arrogance”
It’s a phrase I’ve used before, but today, I want us to sit in it and wrestle with it. Because it really captures the tension we’re living in right now. On one…
Crusade with MeEpisode 122 “I’m Mad At Hell, and I Ain’t Going to Take It Anymore!”
The title for today says it all: “I’m Mad at Hell, and I Ain’t Going to Take It Anymore!” This episode is a call — not to lawlessness, not to vengeance, but to…
Crusade with MeEpisode 121 — Walking in Truth
is Part Three of our Truth Series. We’ve asked: How did we get here? in Episode 119. We’ve looked at The Cost of Rebellion in Episode 120. And tonight — we get…
Crusade with MeEpisode 120 — The Cost of Rebellion
Part Two of our Truth Series. Last time, we asked: How did we get here? We traced the journey from Eden’s first lie, through the chaos of today, to the world…
Crusade with MeEpisode 119 — How Did We Get Here?
Today we begin a brand-new three-part series on Truth. Not the watered-down, feel-good slogans the world throws at you. Not the half-truths of politicians. But…
Crusade with MeEpisode: 118 “Standing in the Shadow of Darkness”, the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk has shaken us to our core. It was a brutal act meant to silence, meant to instill fear, meant to remind us that we…
Crusade with MeEpisode 117 Living Purpose Boldly
We’ve seen that purpose is not hidden—it’s already revealed in Christ. We’ve seen that purpose plays out through our vocations, our daily callings, our unique…
Crusade with MeEpisode 116 Purpose Revealed: God’s Design for Us
Last time, we tore down the illusion—that purpose is something we have to chase, like a hidden treasure map. We saw from scripture that God is not a God of…
Crusade with MeEpisode 115“The Illusion of Finding Purpose”
Maybe you’ve asked that question yourself. Maybe you’ve heard it in the voices of friends, coworkers, or even your own children. Maybe you’ve read book after…
Crusade with MeEpisode 114“The Burden and Blessing of an Empath: Wonderfully Made for Purpose”
Today’s episode—Episode 114—is deeply personal. My wife is an empath. That means she doesn’t just see people’s emotions, she feels them. She can walk into a…
Crusade with MeEpisode 113 The War Within and the War Without
Warriors of faith, wake up! This is not a calm Sunday reflection. This is your war horn, sounding across the field of battle. The line has been drawn. The…
Crusade with MeEpisode 112“The 11th Sunday after Trinity”
This is Episode 112, and today we gather around the appointed readings for the 11th Sunday after Trinity. These Scriptures—Genesis 4, Psalm 50, Ephesians 2…
Crusade with MeEpisode 111“Protecting the Innocent & Catholic School Shooting
We’re talking about innocence. About children. About the sacred trust God has given us as guardians of purity. And we will tie this into the tragedy that has…
Crusade with MeEpisode 110 – Part Two of Episode 33 What is Good? Don’t Give Me that Garbage!
This ain’t your cozy corner—this is Crusade with Me!, Episode 110, and we’re picking up from Episode 33’s inferno. Today—we scorch complacency, we torch…
Crusade with MeEpisode 109 "The Tao and the Cross: Where the Path Divides"
Today, we’re drawing swords on a big one: Taoism and Christianity. Both talk about the Way. Both teach wisdom about life, the mind, and even the body. Taoism…
Crusade with MeEpisode 108: Fall, Root, Rise, and Fight!
Four Scriptures join together with one call: Jeremiah warns of people who will not rise. The psalm declares that the righteous stand strong and unshaken. Paul…
Crusade with MeBonus Episode Grit from an eleven year old Sweetpea with Mimi
Today’s episode is one of those extra-special ones that I will treasure forever. I’m not riding alone today—I have a very dear guest joining me. She’s not only…
Crusade with MeEpisode 107 – “The Thread That Binds: The Crusade of Connection”
"This is Crusade with Me! — where we walk the road back to Eden together. Today’s crusade is not about division, but connection. The thread that binds us…
Crusade with MeEpisode 106 – “Raising Them to Leave: The Crusade of Parenting”
"This is Crusade with Me! — where the road is long, the lessons are deep, and together we journey back to Eden. Today, I want to speak about one of the most…
Crusade with MeEpisode 105 – “The Good Ones: Finding the Quiet Lights on the Road to Eden”
Traveler… welcome. You have chosen to walk with us on the narrow road. This is Crusade with Me! — not a place of easy answers, but a place of training…
Crusade with MeEpisode 104: “The Price of Acceptance”
Today, we take aim at a silent enemy—the hunger for acceptance from others. It seems harmless at first. We all want to be liked, understood, respected. But…
Crusade with MeEpisode 103: “What If This Is It? Learning to Live Like the Time Is Now”
We begin by laying the foundation: Acknowledging mortality not as a grim shadow but as a lantern that lights the path. The idea that knowing our time is…
Crusade with MeEpisode 102 – “Happiness: The Long Way Home to Eden”
People chase it. They write books about it. They start companies promising it. But here’s the truth — happiness, the real thing, can’t be manufactured, bought…
Crusade with MeEpisode 101 – What Is Sacred: Making Space, Time, and Relationship for the Divine
Last time, we hit 100 — A celebration of growth, movement, spirit, and power. But today? Today we go inward. Today, we ask a question that has echoed through…
Crusade with MeEpisode 100 Title: Come Sail Away: Growing Through the Seasons of the Soul
Oh, today is different. Because we’re not just talking about growth — We’re growing as we speak. We’re stepping into the mystic. We’re opening ourselves up to…
Crusade with MeEpisode 99 Title: "Attention, Empathy, and the Weight of Being Awake"
This episode is titled “Attention, Empathy, and the Weight of Being Awake.” Because sometimes it feels like the more awake you are, the heavier it gets. The…
Crusade with MeEpisode 98: “Energy Between Us: Rebuilding Intimacy Through Masculine and Feminine Flow”
Today we’re continuing something we started in Episode 97—talking about masculine and feminine energy, and why balance between them isn’t just some poetic…
Crusade with MeEpisode 97 – “Masculine & Feminine: The Power of Balance”
Today we’re wading into a subject that’s been both misunderstood and misrepresented in a whole lot of conversations lately, masculine and feminine energy. Now…
Crusade with MeEpisode 96: “Heart & Hooves in Rensselaer: The Jasper County 4-H Fair Recap”
This episode is a full-circle recap of the Jasper County 4-H Fair, right here in Rensselaer, Indiana. And if you think this is just going to be a rundown of…
Crusade with MeEpisode 95: Standards or Delusions? Unpacking the Double Standards of Worth
Today’s episode is going to make some people squirm—and that’s good. We’re talking about a social media post that’s been flying around like wildfire: “Why are…
Crusade with MeEpisode 94: The One Constant in the Drama
This episode is raw, real, and important. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the long-running soap opera we call our lives—and asking one piercing…
Crusade with MeEpisode 93: Jasper County Fair, Indiana. Getting ready
This episode is dedicated to everyone getting ready for the county fair—especially those of you out there grooming goats, walking pigs, brushing cattle, or…
Crusade with MeEpisode 92: “Faith in Pieces: What to Do When You're Not Sure What You Believe Anymore.”
"Faith in Pieces: What to Do When You’re Not Sure What You Believe Anymore." It’s not a light conversation. But maybe it’s one of the most important ones we’ve…
Crusade with MeEpisode 91 “Day One: Start Now, Start Small, Just Start”
Kat and I are showing up to tell you something loud and clear: If we can do it, so can you. We’re not superhuman. We’re not magic. We’re not perfect. But we…
Crusade with MeEpisode 90: “The Hard Truth: Raising the Next Generation Right”
Today we’re going to dig into a hard truth: we might have messed up. Not out of malice. Not out of neglect. But maybe out of too much love. Out of too much…
Crusade with MeEpisode 89: “When the Rain Stops: Boundaries, Habits, and the Shape of Your Future”
You’ve heard me talk about boundaries before—why we need them, how they protect us, how they define who we are and who we are not. But today... we're going…
Crusade with MeEpisode 88 – “When the Fog Closes In: Understanding Suicide and Holding On”
Now listen, this isn’t a PSA packed with stats and slogans. This is a conversation. This is me pulling up a chair across from you, looking you in the eyes, and…
Crusade with MeEpisode 87: “Common Ground: The Art of Growing Together”
Buckle in, because today we’re going to talk about something that might feel lost in today’s climate—common ground. Not common sense. Not common goals. Not…
Crusade with MeEpisode 85: "Down Memory Lane and Into the Future: What Are We Teaching About Leadership?"
Today, we’re taking a walk—down memory lane. Not just to reminisce, but to reflect. Because this isn’t just about nostalgia... it’s about leadership—how it…
Crusade with MeEpisode 84: “Welcome Back — The Crusade Gets Real”
And whether you’ve been riding with me since episode one… or you accidentally clicked this while trying to play your favorite true crime show — I’m glad you're…
Crusade with MeEpisode 83A: “Eat, Drink, and Be... Wise?”
Today’s episode is 83A in our series “The Appointed Hour: Living Like the Clock Is Ticking.” So far, we’ve faced the big question: “What if you knew the exact…
Crusade with MeEpisode 82A: “Kick the Bucket: The List That Matters”
Today is Episode 82A, and we’re in the thick of a new series called “The Appointed Hour: Living Like the Clock Is Ticking.” If you missed last time, go back…
Crusade with MeEpisode 81A: “What If You Knew the Date?”
We’re calling this series “The Appointed Hour: Living Like the Clock Is Ticking.” And today’s episode — Episode 81A — asks one simple, terrifying, exhilarating…
Crusade with MeEpisode 80: “The Cowboy Way”
Now, if you’ve been with me the last couple rides, you’ll know we’ve talked about more than boots, hats, or horses. We’ve been talking about a way of life. A…
Crusade with MeEpisode 79: “Passin’ Down the Reins”
Because being a cowboy—or a crusader, or a mentor, or just a good person—it ain’t just about doing the job well. It’s about what you leave behind. It’s about…
Crusade with MeEpisode 78: “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys”
Now, you don’t have to own a pair of spurs or rope a steer to ride with me today. This episode isn’t about rodeos or Western movies—though I’ve enjoyed plenty…
Crusade with MeEpisode 77: One Road Forward – Walking in Integrity
Over the past two episodes, we’ve awakened the inner flame at Pentecost. We’ve faced the fork inside and stared down the shadow in the saddle. And now? Now we…