Crusade with Me

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 digital sedation, we unleash holy outrage for our children’s min...Read more

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 has its beauty. Its discipline. Its respect for sex a...Read more

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 exposes zeal without truth as a fatal mistake. And the Lor...Read more

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 family, she’s one of the brightest lights in my life....Read more

"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, every one of us. Because before nations, before religions, bef...Read more

"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 difficult — and most sacred — crusades any of us will ever f...Read more

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, reflection, and resolve. We journey together toward Eden — a retu...Read more

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 when that desire becomes our compass, we lose the map of who...Read more

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 limited adds weight and beauty to every single breath.Instead...Read more

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, or booked for a weekend getaway. Why? Because real...Read more

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 every temple, every cave, every forest path, and every quie...Read more

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 the Tao, the Logos, the Pulse of God, and we’re riding it...Read more

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 more you notice, the more you feel — and the harder it becom...Read more

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 concept... it’s the key to harmony. And today—we’re gett...Read more

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, before you brace for controversy—take a breath. Thi...Read more

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 who won what ribbon—you’re in for a surprise. This epi...Read more

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 men’s standards called toxic—but women’s delus...Read more

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 question: “Who’s been the one constant character in...Read more

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 getting horses ready for the show ring. Whether you’re...Read more

"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 had. Because I’m right there too, walking through t...Read more

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 made a decision. Not to be done. Not to wait for...Read more

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 rescue. Out of too much solving and not enough standing...Read more

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 deeper. This is not just about saying no to toxic people. Thi...Read more

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 saying, “Let’s try to understand this thing together—and...Read more

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 even common politics or beliefs. I mean the art of seei...Read more

We’re calling this one: "What Do Women Really Want?" Yeah. Big question, right? I saw a post on social media recently that said: “Women want two things: a strong bedroom game and a man who will walk away from di...Read more

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 was, how it is, and where it’s headed. There’s this quo...Read more

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 here. Because this? This is not just another podcas...Read more

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 day you were going to die?” Then we talked about wha...Read more

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 and catch Episode 81A — where we asked the big question: Wha...Read more

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 question: What if you knew the exact day and...Read more

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 rhythm. A code. So today, I want to tie it all togeth...Read more

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 how you hand off the reins. What do folks learn by wa...Read more

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 of both. No, today we’re talking about the spirit of the c...Read more

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 take the next step. The decisive step. We walk in integrit...Read more

This is part two of our Pentecost series, and we’re riding straight into the heart of the double-minded life. You’ve felt it before—the pull in opposite directions. Two voices, two paths, one body caught in the tensio...Read more

Today, we’re going to talk about what it means to awaken the flame within—what it means to live from a place of unity, clarity, and spiritual wholeness. Pentecost was not just a historical event—it is a living reminde...Read more

last episode was about discernment—cutting through the fog—then today we’re talking about what comes next: discipline. The training. The reps. The fight. Jesus said in Matthew 7:14: “But small is the gate...Read more

We’ve all had those seasons—maybe you’re in one now—when you just can’t tell which way is forward. You’re surrounded by decisions, emotions, conflicting advice, and a culture that pulls you in a hundred directions....Read more

Mirrors are everywhere today—on our phones, in our homes, in our social feeds. But the kind of mirror James speaks of isn’t about appearances. It’s spiritual. A mirror for the soul. To walk the narrow road back...Read more

There is a hunger that can’t be satisfied by food. It’s the hunger of the heart. It drives our choices, our habits, our relationships, even our spiritual walk. And whether we realize it or not—we are always feeding so...Read more

This is about alignment. Wholeness. Moving forward with intention and balance. It’s about recognizing that our physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual vitality are not separate pursuits — they are one journey....Read more

Crusade with Me! I’m so glad you’re here today. This is episode 69, and we’ve just returned from a weeklong sabbatical in beautiful, sun-drenched Key West. We took this trip with intention — not just to relax, but to...Read more

We're focusing on the flow—the grace of just being here, together. Today’s conversation is about ease, about rhythm, about learning how to move through life without forcing it. This episode has the heartbeat of...Read more

Today’s not just any episode—it’s personal. Because today… I turn 60 years old. And maybe that number doesn’t feel big to you—but to me, it’s a marker. A signpost. A moment that invites a deep breath. So w...Read more

Today’s episode continues our theme of being real. Not a version of real that plays tough or brags about pain—but truly real. The kind that drops the mask… first in front of the mirror, and then in front of the world....Read more

Whether you’ve listened to every episode or you’re just catching up, today we’re going to tie together the last three episodes — episodes 62, 63, and 64 — into one powerful reminder of the journey we’re on together.</...Read more

Today we go deeper. If you thought last episode stirred your heart, then stay with me now because this is where we get real. I want you to hear me: this is your time. No more hiding. No more masks. Only rising....Read more

We’re going to look back at where we’ve been, tie it all together, from much earlier episodes, and press forward. And here’s our focus: becoming real. Real with God, real with ourselves, and real with others....Read more

If life’s been heavy lately — if you’ve been feeling small, tired, or overwhelmed — stay right here. Because today, we are going to lift our eyes and see something bigger than the weights we carry. We’re going to reme...Read more

"The Road Reopened: The Flaming Sword Removed""Walking the Narrow Way: From Wilderness to Garden""Guarding the Tree of Life: Living as a Crusader of Eden"...Read more

once you taste the life God intended for you — there’s a new mission: Now, you become a guardian of that life. A keeper of the flame. A crusader of Eden. Our episode is called 'Guarding the Tree of Life: Living...Read more

'Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.'</...Read more

We’re going to talk about how the way back to God has been cleared by Jesus' victory — and what that means for you and me, right now, as we walk through our own trials, struggles, and victories....Read more

You made it to the recap. This is Crusade with Me!—and today’s episode is a quick power-up to seal in all the truth, hope, and strength we’ve been building together this week. Whether you caught all three episod...Read more

Crusade with Me!—where we pick up our shields, lift our eyes, and keep marching forward in the name of Jesus. If you’ve had a rough week, this episode is especially for you. Because today, we’re reminding ourselves of...Read more

Let’s be real for a second: Some of us are walking through deep valleys—loss, anxiety, exhaustion, loneliness. And joy can feel like the last thing on your radar. But here’s the good news: God’s joy isn’t rooted in ou...Read more

Today’s episode is called “Grace in the Grind.” Because let’s be honest—life can feel like a grind sometimes, right? The laundry piles up, bills roll in, the kids are loud, the boss is demanding, and you’re just tryin...Read more

This week—wow. It’s been resurrected, revived, and recommissioned. Let’s walk it back and soak it all in. We started with the Resurrection Sunday Episode, followed that up with Winning! and just wrapped up The Crusade...Read more

We’re diving into what I’m calling the “Crusader’s Creed.” No, it’s not a medieval scroll—this is Scripture. It’s Romans 12:9 through 21. This is battle strategy. This is the Christian warrior’s marching orders....Read more

Last Sunday, we celebrated Christ’s victory over death. The stone was rolled away. The tomb was empty. And with that, the war was won. Jesus Christ trampled down death by death and began our journey—our Exodus—back to...Read more

We are no longer wandering in the wilderness. We are new exodus people — baptized, risen, and set on the path that the earliest believers called The Way. The resurrection isn’t just an event — it’s an invitation. It’s...Read more

Join me now as we journey through that long, quiet Saturday… …as we ask: What were the disciples doing? What were they feeling? And what does this silence say to us today?...Read more

A stone. A borrowed grave. Cold, dark silence. The One who healed, taught, fed, wept, and bled… lies motionless. The King of Glory is wrapped in burial cloths....Read more

The night is growing darker. The time is drawing near. The Lamb of God is walking willingly into the hands of those who would kill Him. Listen and learn...Read more

Why is this a thing, and how did we get here? The story of Palm Sunday. It will much darker this Holy Week before the dawn of Easter Sunday. This episode picks up the story as Jesus enters Jerusalem for the final t...Read more

This episode is hugely important! This episode makes it make sense. Also, my attempt to restore faith in our listeners since my last episode was too shallow for the subject matter. Why do we do what we do? There is...Read more

The only constant in life is change. That includes us! How are you changing? What are you becoming. Listen and learn how to become what you want and need to be....Read more

Darkness...we have all experienced it. I am not talking about the absence of light. I am talking about darkness of your soul, body, mind. You know, the illness, the finances, the soured relationship. Learn about d...Read more

In the Gospel reading for the Fifth Sunday of Lent we find ourselves in St. John 8th chapter. Jesus is talking to the Jews very forcefully calling their fathers the Devil. What is right? Being forceful and bold or...Read more

"The Force, The Tao, and Yahweh" – In this episode, we dive into the spiritual connections between the Star Wars concept of 'The Force,' the Taoist philosophy of balance, and the biblical understanding of Yahweh. We'l...Read more

"Thriving Through Hard Times" – In this episode, we explore how to find strength, resilience, and faith during life's most challenging moments. Through biblical stories and real-life examples, we’ll discuss how to nav...Read more

Whatever! This doesn't have to be negative. Listen and learn a valuable tool to take this word and catapult your life!...Read more

Women Power, Feminism, and the Divin Feminine! What these mean and how do these fit into Gods design, it may surprise you! Check out this episode to learn what the Bible says about a group of badass women of the Bib...Read more

Our world is in chaos! Largely due to a lack of accountability! Learn why the lack of accountability is fought against, and what that produces. How to hold ourselves accountable and change the world we live in to g...Read more

The spirit world is real, there are forces moving in our lives that we must be aware of! Learn about these forces, and how to combat the dark and evil forces in the world today!...Read more

We are not here to make you feel good or give you warm and fuzzy feelings. We are doing this to equip you, to challenge you, to call you to rise up and crusade alongside us in the relentless pursuit of God's Truth.</...Read more

What is being authentic? We need authentic crusaders to Crusade with Me! Do you have what it takes? Try this on for size!...Read more

How to fight against this world version of good, versus what God's word calls good. It is time to fight, forget being nice! There is way too much at stake! Don't live the le, don't go along to get along! It is tim...Read more

The world is selling what we don't need to be buying! Don't let the worlds non-sense tell you what your happiness is from! Don't buy it! On this rock, you must deal with Truth!...Read more

This episode shares our favorite scriptures and how they have helped us through some of our most difficult times. They will help you too. Listen and learn....Read more

In this episode learn what to do when you are facing testing, and trials! We examine Luke chapter 4 and Jesus in the wilderness being tempted by the Devil and learn how to face any temptation or trial....Read more

Learn how to turn Biblical hope into something powerful and useful. Understand what Tikvah and Elpis really means, (that is Hebrew and Greek)! Use this episode to make your plan....Read more

Chatting and chilling getting relaxing before Ash Wednesday! As we usually do we throw a bit of humor at it....Read more

We share some things in common, why do we spend so much energy focused on what we don't agree on?...Read more

Go to the mountain, spend time with God, and after testing leave a Warrior for God....Read more

Time to suit up and put your armor on! Take hold of the most powerful weapon that we have in our arsenal. That weapon is prayer. This episode looks at how to pray, and the benefits of prayer, including strength, an...Read more

Put this out with about ten days before we are into the season of Lent. This is a Crusade with Me Challenge. Will you step up, put your armor on, and join the fight? Listen and learn what you can do, and what you c...Read more

As Crusaders and Christians how do we handle the political divide in the world today. Jump in and find out....Read more

Calling all Crusaders and Warriors, kick it up a gear and get with it. Learn the purpose and powerful potential of fasting. Listen to this episode for practical tips on how to fast, and why, and what can come of you...Read more

Preparing for the Lenten season. Get ready, start thinking about what you want to do during the season. We will share some thoughts and ideas. This is our favorite time of the year. This can set the tone for the r...Read more

Let's transform our lives together. Stop setting goals that just become distant dreams. Stop talking about what you want to do in the future, which never seems to happen. Crusade with Me! Get up, get busy, and mak...Read more

What are you waiting for? Get in your armor! join the fight! Stop sitting there waiting for someone else to do what you must do. Put on the armor of God. Crusade with Me! Stop waiting!...Read more

Let's take a walk. The quick history of where we came from to where we are today!...Read more

Do you know what he did? Do you know what she said? OH, they are such hypocrites. I can't believe that they even go to church. Look at those church folk, we can't be that good!...Read more

Crusade with Me Podcast is one month in We show hundreds of downloads and hundreds of listeners. Not one email, not one comment on Facebook, the silence is deafening. This is a Call to Action! Tel...Read more

This episode is to clean up some confusion or what may have been perceived as contradictions. Get clear about what we are fighting against! Point out what our community should be. Laser focus on bu...Read more

Don't be distracted by joining the crusade. This is not a social justice movement. Listen to the warning to social justice warriors. Diving deeper into what all of this means in relation to Christ and his commandme...Read more

Let me plan this out! Let me schedule what we are going to do. How many times have you said in your life, "that didn't go as planned"! We love being in control. We just aren't very good at it most of the time. Wh...Read more

Warriors how is this week going? Are you Crusading with Me? How is this weeks challenge going? Let us know on Facebook, we have a Crusade with Me group. Or email us at crusadewithme@outlook.com Be a warrior...Read more

Crusade with Me Challenge checkup #3. How are you doing on our Organize-Plan-Pray Challenge? Let us know on Facebook or email us at crusadewithme@outlook.com...Read more

How are you doing? How is the challenge going for you? Organize-Plan-Pray. Let us know...Read more

Checking in to see how you are doing on our first Crusade with Me Challenge. Challenge #1 Organize-Plan-Pray. Let us know how you did and are doing. Reach out on Facebook look for the Crusade with Me group. Email...Read more

Throwing out this challenge to all listeners! Let's work to have a great week, here is how!...Read more

My Son and I have candid conversation about what weakness in churches and men....Read more

What does it mean to live with a Christ-Centered mindset, and how can it transform every area of your life? Provide the foundation for renewing your mind and reshaping your perspective....Read more

Crusade with me to make your marriage strong! Being with my beloved for over 40 years, and married for 38 years, we have lived through a thing or two. Be man enough to love and devote yourself to your wife, and make...Read more

Weak men, make weak churches. We are called to be strong in the Lord, and to see what strength looks like from The Almighty!...Read more

Build strength with God, in our weakness God is strongest, prepare with these tips to fight your battles....Read more

Dave and his bride of 38 years chat about faith and what walking with God does and can do....Read more

Basic foundational items covered, hit a couple of high lights for what is coming in future episodes, all episodes end with a prayer...Read more