Caveman Talk

"I'm tapping out!" Today we unpack this phrase that has double meaning. What do you do when you hit a wall or want to walk away? OR What do you do when you are doing so much good, that you start to have fatigue!  PJ encourages us as men to not give up the call that God has placed on your life to lead your family, friends, and others to Christ. Don't give up pursuing Christ! He also encourages us,...

Pastor Jeremy dives into the danger of “one degree failures”—the small compromises, subtle drifts, and little decisions that slowly pull men away from God’s purpose. Our key scripture we look at today is 2 Timothy 3:12-17. Most men don’t wreck their lives overnight. It happens one degree at a time. A small compromise in integrity. A neglected prayer life. A slow drift from leadership at home. Tiny...

In this thought-provoking episode of Caveman Talk , a men’s ministry podcast from Cave Spring Church in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, Pastor Jeremy has an honest conversation about the one thing none of us get a choice in leaving behind: our legacy. The real question is not if we will leave a legacy—but what kind of legacy it will be. In “Building Materials Needed to Build a Godly Legacy,” PJ challe...

In this bold episode of Caveman Talk , a men’s ministry podcast from Cave Spring Church in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, Pastor Jeremy confronts the lies culture keeps feeding men about masculinity, identity, success, and purpose.  It’s time to shut down the lies and stand firm in Biblical manhood. Our prayer is that you are blessed as you listen to this episode!

PJ dives into Ecc. 4:9-11 and talks about men moving from a place of isolation to impact. If we are trying to be better husbands, fathers, and followers of Christ in isolation or detached from the body of Christ, we will fail. We need each other. We were created for community and to do life with one another.  We pray this episode blesses & challenges you today to become that better Caveman!

In this episode of Caveman Talk , a men’s ministry podcast from Cave Spring Church in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, Pastor Jeremy calls men to embrace their God-given role as stewards of everything entrusted to them. In “Biblical Stewardship: Leading Your Family with Purpose, Provision, and Protection,” he unpacks what it means to lead your home with intentionality, responsibility, and faith. Far be...

As men, it is tough to break ungodly habits and patterns. And apart from Christ it is impossible. In this episode of Caveman Talk, Pastor Jeremy challenges us to examine the patterns in our life that may be causing us and others harm and to surrender our fleshly ways to Christ. Listen and be blessed! 

In this episode of Caveman Talk , Pastor Jeremy challenges men to rethink the way they speak and what it reveals about their hearts. In a culture where profanity is often normalized, what does it look like for a Godly man to have a clean mouth—and why does it matter? This conversation dives into the connection between our words, our witness, and our walk with Christ. You’ll be encouraged to pursue...

In this meaningful episode of Caveman Talk , a men’s ministry podcast from Cave Spring Church in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, Pastor Jeremy challenges men to think beyond the present and consider the legacy they are leaving behind. In “Faith That Outlives You,” he unpacks the powerful call found in Deuteronomy 6:1–9—a passage that reminds us that faith was never meant to stop with us, but to be pas...

Today's podcast episode focuses on a powerful biblical moment that speaks directly to the struggles many men carry. In “From Broken Boy to Mended Man: Living with a Limp,” Pastor Jeremy looks at the story of Jacob wrestling with God—and how walking away with a limp was not a weakness, but a blessing. Many men spend their lives trying to hide their scars, weaknesses, and past wounds. But Pastor Jer...

Pastor Jeremy challenges men to step into the often-overlooked journey of healing. In “From Broken Boy to Mended Man: The 3 R’s in Healing,” he asks a powerful question: What comes to mind when you hear the word grieving? For many men, grief is something to avoid—but Pastor Jeremy unpacks why facing it is essential to becoming whole. He speaks directly to the wounds carried from the past and how u...

In this powerful episode of Caveman Talk , a men’s ministry podcast from Cave Spring Church in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, Pastor Jeremy dives deep into the hidden wounds many men carry from their past. Titled “From Broken Boy to Mended Man: Facing Our False Narratives,” this conversation confronts the lasting impact of negative or unhealthy parenting and how those early experiences often shape a...

In this episode of Caveman Talk , Pastor Jeremy is joined by special guest and fellow Caveman, Jason, for a real, honest conversation about weightless manhood —a growing problem where men drift through life without responsibility, conviction, or purpose. Together they explore what causes men to lose their spiritual and moral weight, how culture quietly encourages it, and why God calls men to somet...

In this 3-part series, we are going to expose the reality that thousands of men are dying one bite at a time. Pastor Jeremy sits down with fellow Caveman, Tommy, for an in-depth look on the Biblical truths that ensure a healthy life plan for mind, body, and spirit.  Caveman Talk is a ministry of Cave Spring Church located at 1107 Cave Spring Road, Owens Cross Roads, AL. Cave Spring Church is a chu...

In this 3-part series, we are going to expose the reality that thousands of men are dying one bite at a time. Pastor Jeremy sits down with fellow Caveman, Tommy, for an in-depth look on the Biblical truths that ensure a healthy life plan for mind, body, and spirit.  Caveman Talk is a ministry of Cave Spring Church located at 1107 Cave Spring Road, Owens Cross Roads, AL. Cave Spring Church is a chu...

In this 3-part series, we are going to expose the reality that thousands of men are dying one bite at a time. Pastor Jeremy sits down with fellow Caveman, Tommy, for an in-depth look on the Biblical truths that ensure a healthy life plan for mind, body, and spirit.  Caveman Talk is a ministry of Cave Spring Church located at 1107 Cave Spring Road, Owens Cross Roads, AL. Cave Spring Church is a chu...

 In this episode of Caveman Talk , Pastor Jeremy Gates , Lead Pastor of Cave Spring Church , talks directly to men about a real struggle: how to lead with conviction while still loving like Christ. Using Ephesians 5:12 as a foundation, Pastor Jeremy challenges men to live openly in the light, stand firm in truth, and take responsibility for their influence at home, in the church, and in everyday l...

Jesus says, “I am the vine; you are the branches… apart from Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). Yet for many men, abiding in Christ feels harder than working for Him. In this episode, we unpack five reasons men struggle to truly abide in Christ —and why our obsession with usefulness, control, and results often keeps us from the life Jesus invites us into. We talk about how busyness has become a s...

Pastor Jeremy unpacks the 5 manifestations of a man's greatest fear: The fear of failure. We will discover why men have this fear, how this fear manifests in their lives, and how they can be set free to live out God's plan. 

Pastor Jeremy jumps right into the 4 greatest fears all men have in life! A man's greatest fear is subjective and varies widely among individuals, but common psychological perspectives and surveys often point to a fear of failure, inadequacy, or being perceived as weak. PJ unpacks how courage isn't the absence of fear. Instead, Christian courage is obedience in the presence of fear.

Attempting to lead without a plan will take you down the path of passivity and frustration. In this podcast episode, PJ unpacks some Biblical truths to help you lead more effectively. With effective leadership comes met goals and healthier families!

It's the first episode of Caveman Talk of the year!! PJ starts off this year by encouraging us to focus out the window rather than looking back in the mirror!  Walking through Philippians 3:12–15, PJ unpacks what it means to let go of what’s behind, press on toward God’s calling, and pursue maturity as men of faith. This is a timely reset for the new year. 

Pastor Jeremy is joined by Pastor Karl on this episode of Caveman Talk! They talk through things that can cause us as men to slowly drift away towards God's best. They also give practical application on how to avoid this drift! Finding a community of Christian men to hold you accountable and point you back to Christ is vital to spiritual growth! Our prayer is that this episode impacts you & en...

It’s the Christmas season, and in today’s short but meaningful podcast episode, Pastor Jeremy invites us to slow down and take a closer look at one of Scripture’s often-overlooked figures: Joseph. Turning to the Gospel of Luke, we explore the quiet strength and steady faithfulness that marked Joseph’s life. Pastor Jeremy unpacks what Scripture reveals about Joseph as a man of integrity, a devoted...

In this episode, we flip Proverbs 31 on its head—not to redefine it, but to rediscover what it demands of men . While the passage famously profiles the “excellent woman,” it actually begins with a mother shaping a son into the kind of man who can lead with strength, speak with clarity, resist destructive impulses, and honor the calling of others.