Undaunted Pursuit Podcast

What if trying to make our kids happy is actually making them miserable? On this episode of the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jonathan Eckert, educator, researcher, author, and the Copple Professor of Educational Leadership at Baylor University, to talk about his new book, The Happiness Crisis: How Adversity Can Build a Resilient and Joyful Next Generation. Our culture often tell...

🌴 New state. New scenery. New cab. Same God. Same mission.   Truck Cab Devotionals has officially made it to Florida! Well… maybe Van Cab Devotionals for a little while. 😂   After a huge transition for our family, we’re settling into a new season and following where we believe God has called us. In this episode, Aaron shares a quick update from Florida before continuing our journey through Exodu...

The harvest is plentiful, the workers are few, and there is no time to waste comparing your walk with someone else's.   In this episode of Truck Cab Devotionals, Aaron dives into Matthew 20:1–16 and Jesus' Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard to unpack a powerful truth about God's grace, salvation, comparison, and the work Jesus has called His followers to do.   And this episode marks something...

You can’t live today on yesterday’s manna.   Coming to you from Day 4 of fire camp, Aaron is dealing with cold nights, hot days, giant bugs, ants under the cot, and even the unforgettable experience of a wet-wipe “shower” in a porta-potty. 😂 But in the middle of the uncomfortable conditions, God has provided something incredibly valuable: time to slow down, reflect, and spend time in His Word.  ...

What do you do when the enemy is closing in, your back is against the wall, and you can't see a way forward? Trust God—because your impossible situation may be exactly where He is preparing to make a way.   In this Truck Cab Devotional, Aaron dives into Exodus 14 and the story of Moses, the Israelites, and the parting of the Red Sea to uncover a powerful lesson about trusting God in difficult time...

Jesus was there all along.   In this episode of Truck Cab Devotionals, Aaron takes us on a fast-paced journey through Exodus 2–14, showing how one of the Bible's most familiar stories has always been pointing to Jesus.   From Moses' encounter with the burning bush to the Passover and the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea, God's plan of redemption is unfolding in ways that ultimately lead us to Ch...

Show Notes Paul's letter to the Philippians comes to a close—but its message couldn't be more relevant for today. After a short break from our long-form episodes, Aaron and Ashley are back behind the microphones to wrap up one of the most encouraging chapters in all of Scripture: Philippians 4. In this episode we discuss: Why unity inside the Church matters more than winning arguments. What Paul t...

What if there was a way to stay connected with your students all week long—not just on Wednesday or Sunday? In this powerful episode of the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron sits down with Jared Pickrell, founder of the Fresh Fire App, to discuss a game-changing tool designed specifically for youth ministry. After serving in youth ministry for over a decade, Jared saw a major gap in how churches di...

Sometimes technology crashes. Sometimes life gets chaotic. Sometimes the plans you carefully made completely fall apart. This week on the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron is flying solo — not by choice, but because an entire recorded episode disappeared before it could ever be released. But in the middle of the frustration, sickness, busyness, youth ministry prep, and nonstop life moments, one tru...

This week on the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron and Ashley are back together for one of the most real, passionate, and encouraging conversations yet. From launching a brand-new youth group to diving deep into Philippians chapter 2, this episode is packed with truth, laughter, conviction, and powerful reminders about what it actually means to follow Jesus. The world says: 👉 “Do what makes YOU ha...

This week on the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron goes solo in a raw, late-night recording—no script, no filters, just real talk straight from the heart. After a busy season of life, family, and stepping into a new calling as youth leaders, Aaron sits down to reflect on what God is doing—and where He’s leading next. From exciting updates about the new youth ministry (and an unforgettable silent di...

🎙️ Show Notes This week on the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron is joined by a very special guest—his firstborn son, Wyatt—for a real, honest, and encouraging conversation about faith, youth, and purpose. Together, they dive into what it means to follow Jesus as a young person in today’s world, unpacking the powerful truth found in 1 Timothy 4:12—not letting anyone look down on you because of your...

This week on the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron is joined by a very special guest — his second-born son, Austin. No scripts. No polish. Just real conversation. Together, they dive into what it actually looks like to follow Jesus through the eyes of a 13-year-old. From identity struggles and peer pressure to youth group experiences and daily habits of prayer, this episode gives an honest glimpse...

Aaron and Ashley are back—new setup, new mics, and a whole lot of real talk as they finish Ecclesiastes 11–12. Between laughs about the learning curve (and a few soundboard buttons that might become permanent), the conversation turns into a powerful wrap-up of Solomon’s “end of the matter” message. In this episode, you’ll hear why faith can’t be postponed until conditions feel perfect—and why wait...

Aaron and Ashley are finally back together behind the mics after an extended break, kicking off the year with honest conversation, laughter, and a deep dive into Ecclesiastes 10. In this episode, they reflect on the recent fast, the unexpected breakthroughs that came with it, and the word God has clearly placed on this season: growth and refinement. From spiritual discipline to everyday wisdom, th...

In this powerful first episode of the year, Aaron sits down with writer, theologian, podcaster, and creative thinker Jake Doberenz for a wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation that challenges how we think about faith, Scripture, culture, and what it really means to follow Jesus. Jake shares his journey as a self-described multi-potentialite—someone wired with many interests—and explains w...

Aaron and Ashley are back together on this special Christmas-season episode of the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, and we want to start by saying Merry Christmas to each and every one of you 🎄 As the year winds down, they dive into Ecclesiastes chapter 9, unpacking what it truly means to live wisely under the sun while keeping eternity in view. In a real, unscripted conversation—full of holiday reflec...

In this week’s episode of Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron and Ashley are back at it—coffee in hand, voices struggling, but hearts fully engaged—as they dive deep into Ecclesiastes chapter 8. This conversation wrestles honestly with wisdom, authority, obedience, fear, and God’s perfect timing. From navigating earthly leadership to trusting the sovereignty of God, this chapter reminds us that no ma...

Marshall. Is. Back. 🎉 In this fun-filled episode of Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron rolls out the red carpet (and the hype music) to welcome back the world traveler / mysterious man of mystery / new suburban dad himself, Marshall Massey. The guys catch up on: Marshall’s “mansion” in the HOA burbs (moat, crocodiles, Tesla scooter and all 😂) Surviving new-dad life, promotion life, and endless lat...

Welcome back to the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, where bold faith meets real talk. This week, Aaron and Ashley dive deep into Ecclesiastes 7—a packed chapter full of wisdom, patience, pride, adversity, and what it really means to walk uprightly before the Lord in a world that constantly pulls us the other direction. From hilarious real-life moments (like wax-related suffering and being “too full” be...

After a long and unexpectedly chaotic break (illness, weather, work, holiday madness—you name it), Aaron and Ashley are finally back behind the mics for a special Thanksgiving Week Episode of the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast! This week, we dive deep into Ecclesiastes 7, a chapter packed with truth about legacy, suffering, character, and godly wisdom. Why does Solomon say the day of your death is bett...

Episode Summary We’re back! Aaron and Ashley return to the studio to continue our Ecclesiastes journey—this week unpacking chapters 5–6. We talk about living with reverence, letting your “yes” be yes, why the tongue can set whole lives ablaze (hi, James 3 👀), and how chasing money and “more” never satisfies. Plus: a big announcement—our family has been invited to serve with missionaries in Brazil...

🎧 Episode Summary: Aaron and Ashley are back in the studio — bundled up and caffeinated — diving deep into Ecclesiastes 4 for another powerful (and funny) episode of Undaunted Pursuit Podcast! From frost warnings and failed elk hunts to wiring ceiling fans and Caribbean-style shrimp dinners, this episode has it all. But beneath the laughs lies a profound discussion: 👉 What happens when life feel...

Show Notes: This week on Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron sits down with a very special guest—Jake Zerfas, better known as Rebel Redeemed 316—to talk faith, redemption, and the wild world of AI music production. 🎶 Jake’s story is as gritty and real as the southern outlaw rock sound he creates. Once lost in betrayal, pride, and brokenness, God pulled him out of the pit through the Regeneration pro...

After a wild week of road construction, airport “adventures,” a midnight arrival, and—yep—a mule deer encounter, Aaron and Ashley are BACK on the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast and jumping into Ecclesiastes 3: “a time for everything.” From a powerful river baptism in Arkansas to reminders to rest, rejoice, and keep Jesus at the center, this episode mixes real-life travel stories with timeless biblical...