Coffee and the Cross: Faith, Family & Fitness

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... Most of us spend a large part of our lives chasing success. We work hard, pursue goals, build careers, grow businesses, and do our best to provide for the people we love. But eventually many of us begin asking a different question: Is there more to life than achievement? In this episode of Coffee and the Cross: Faith, Family and Fitness , we e...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... Hey everybody, Thanks for joining me today, this episode an update on where the show is headed.  I have gone off track a bit from where I felt God guiding me to go, so with much prayer and thought, I'm going back to more of the practical action orientated podcasts.  Thanks for joining me on this journey to become better men. Support the s...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... In this episode of Coffee and the Cross , we continue the Flawed Men, Faithful God series with the powerful story of Jacob Pt 2, a man known for striving, manipulation, and wrestling with God. Jacob’s journey in Genesis is one of the most relatable in the Bible for men today. From deception and control to surrender and transformation, his stor...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... In this episode of Coffee and the Cross , we continue the Flawed Men, Faithful God series with the story of Joseph—a man who stayed faithful even when life didn’t make sense. From being betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery to rising through leadership in Egypt, Joseph’s life in Genesis is a powerful example of what it looks like to t...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... Jacob Pt. 1 | Flawed Men, Faithful God In this episode of Coffee and the Cross , we continue the Flawed Men, Faithful God series with the story of Jacob — a man known for wrestling with God. Jacobs story in Genesis shows us that real faith is trusting God even when life doesn’t make sense . From "stealing Esau's birthright, to tricki...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... In this episode of Coffee and the Cross , we continue the Flawed Men, Faithful God series by looking at the life of Isaac—a man whose story isn’t loud or dramatic, but steady, faithful, and deeply relevant for everyday men. Isaac didn’t build the promise like Abraham or fight through life like Jacob. He lived in what was already started, and h...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... In this episode of Coffee and the Cross , we continue the Flawed Men, Faithful God series with the story of Abraham—a man known for his faith, but whose journey also included fear, waiting, and trying to take control. Abraham’s story in Genesis shows us that real faith isn’t about perfection—it’s about trusting God when life doesn’t make sense...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... In this episode of Coffee and the Cross , we continue the Flawed Men, Faithful God series by looking at the life of Noah—a man the Bible describes as righteous, blameless, and someone who walked with God in the middle of a corrupt world. Noah’s story isn’t just about the ark—it’s about faithful leadership, daily obedience, and staying consiste...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... Adam was the first man God created… and the first man to fail. In this episode of the Flawed Men, Faithful God series on Coffee and the Cross , we start at the very beginning of the Bible and look at the story of Adam in Genesis. Adam had everything a man could want—purpose, responsibility, relationship with God, and a family to lead. But when...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... If you’ve ever wondered whether God can really use a man like you… this series is for you. In this introduction to the Flawed Men. Faithful God. series, we take a fresh look at the men of Genesis—Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah, and Joseph—not as perfect heroes, but as ordinary men who struggled, failed, feared, and still became leade...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... Coffee and the Cross is a podcast for everyday Christian men who are trying to live out their faith in the real world—marriage, work, money, leadership, and the quiet pressures no one talks about. This isn’t a show for pastors, theologians, or men who have it all figured out. It’s a down-to-earth, Jesus-centered conversation for blue-collar, s...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... In this episode, we dive into Authentic Manhood Book 3, Chapter 5: Control —where fear and insecurity push men into some of the most common traps we face: the Fear Trap , the Workaholism Trap , the Anger Trap , and the Power Trap . You’ll learn how each trap forms, why they feel so natural to men, and what Scripture and the Authentic Manhood f...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... In this episode, we walk through Chapter 3 of Authentic Manhood Book 3: A Man and His Traps —a powerful look at how men can build a real, biblical Battle Plan to destroy the idols that keep pulling them off course. We break down the Noble Pathways , expose the lies behind common manhood traps, and explore how Jesus Himself modeled the way to f...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... In the final episode of the Praying for Your Wife series, Steve wraps it all up with laughter, real talk, and powerful prayer for your marriage and the road ahead. Learn how to pray for your future together, protect your covenant, and build a lasting legacy of faith—even when life gets messy. Key Scriptures: Hebrews 10:23 · Jeremiah 29:11 · Pr...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... In Day 5 of the Praying for Your Wife journey, Steve unpacks what real protection looks like—covering your wife physically, emotionally, and spiritually through prayer. Learn how to create safety in your marriage, fight spiritual battles with Scripture, and bring peace to her heart when storms hit. Key Scriptures: Psalm 121:8 · Psalm 91:11 · E...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... Our wives carry more in their hearts than most of us ever realize. Between family responsibilities, emotional weight, and spiritual battles, their hearts can grow tired and unprotected. In this episode, Steve unpacks what it means to cover her heart and spirit in prayer —asking God to bring peace, healing, and joy where stress or pain have tak...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... Our wives carry more in their hearts than most of us ever realize. Between family responsibilities, emotional weight, and spiritual battles, their hearts can grow tired and unprotected. In this episode, Steve unpacks what it means to cover her heart and spirit in prayer —asking God to bring peace, healing, and joy where stress or pain have tak...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... Our wives carry more in their hearts than most of us ever realize. Between family responsibilities, emotional weight, and spiritual battles, their hearts can grow tired and unprotected. In this episode, Steve unpacks what it means to cover her heart and spirit in prayer —asking God to bring peace, healing, and joy where stress or pain have tak...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... Our wives carry more in their hearts than most of us ever realize. Between family responsibilities, emotional weight, and spiritual battles, their hearts can grow tired and unprotected. In this episode, Steve unpacks what it means to cover her heart and spirit in prayer —asking God to bring peace, healing, and joy where stress or pain have tak...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... In Day 1 – Praying to Be the Husband She Needs , Steve launches the 7-day journey by looking in the mirror. Before praying for your wife’s heart, God calls you to let Him shape yours. Through Scripture, humor, and raw honesty, Steve unpacks what it means to love like Christ, to see your wife as a divine gift — not a problem to solve — and to l...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... This level 5 leadership podcast was recorded on our Business Growth Made Simple podcast and is uploaded here.  Level 5 leadership is where success turns into significance — and where leaders leave a legacy that lasts. In this episode, Steve Stauffer unpacks what it means to reach The Pinnacle of leadership, where people follow you not for your...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... At Level 4 of leadership, it’s not about what you can produce — it’s about who you can develop. In this episode, Steve Stauffer breaks down how to move from being the engine that drives your business to the leader who builds more engines. You’ll learn how to spot potential, empower your people, and create a culture where leadership multiplies....

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... You’ve earned the title. You’ve built the relationships. But now it’s time to move the needle. In this episode of the Business Growth Made Simple Leadership Series , we’re diving into Level 3: Production — the level where real leadership starts to show up in results. If you’re tired of carrying your team on your back, repeating instructions, o...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... Level 2 is all about starting to see the corner turn from position alone. This is where leaders start to get "buy-In" because the leader is actively showing they care.  How do we do that? By seeing them as a person not a tool.  Ask how they are doing. Ask about their home life Ask what they do on the weekends.  Just be interested and...

We'd love to hear from you... Drop us a message... Level 1 is where we all start. We've been given a TITLE, but not much more so people follow u out of fear not devotion.  This can be a dangerous level - Don't get stuck here. We discuss the pitfalls, what to look for, and how to move to the next level of leadership. If you're ready to take the next step, set up your leadership b...