Crusade with Me

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 “someday.” Today we’re going to talk about what it means to choose Day One —and why waiting is the enemy of transformation.

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 back and letting our kids—and even ourselves— struggle.

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. This is about something more fundamental: Choices. Habits. Energy. Evolution. You see, life isn't just happening to you— it's happening through you . Your reality—your peace, your proble...

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 let’s not be afraid to talk about it.” Whether you’ve lost someone, or you're afraid for someone, or maybe you’re the one walking through that silent tunnel yourself... I want to spea...

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 seeing what we share in common as human beings. The stuff underneath the noise. This episode is about evolution—not biological, but personal. Social. Psychological. And dare I say, spiritual.

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 quote from Patton that hit me like a brick to the heart: "Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way." Now, Patton wasn’t exactly known for being soft-spoken either. But his legacy? Leadership t...

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 podcast episode. This is the start of something fresh. Something needed. This… is the relaunch of Crusade with Me!

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 what you’d want to do before that moment — your real bucket list. And now… we’re getting into something trickier. We’re calling this one: 👉🏽 “Eat, Drink, and Be... Wise?” Because if time is...

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: What if you knew the date you were going to die? Now we move forward with a natural next question: What would you want to do before then? And that brings us to today’s title: 👉🏽 “Kick...

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 time you were going to die? Would you live any differently? Would you finally rest? Would you finally move? Would you finally say what needs to be said? Would you let go of the fear that’s been c...

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 together. We’re callin’ this final ride in the series: “The Cowboy Way.” And it’s all about how we walk through this life with quiet strength , how we take responsibility , how we enjoy the life...

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 watchin’ you? What are you really passin’ down? Let’s talk about it.

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 cowboy … and what it teaches us about how to live in a noisy, fast-moving world that’s forgotten the value of quiet strength, personal responsibility, and respect for other people’s fe...

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 integrity—where the flame becomes our light, the fork becomes one road, and the divided self begins to heal into wholeness.

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 tension. It’s like trying to ride two horses with one saddle. Eventually, you fall. So today, we face the fork inside. We look at that shadow within—the part that wants something different...

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 reminder of what happens when Spirit breathes into our lives.

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 and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Here’s the truth: nobody stumbles down the narrow road. You train for it. This episode is your spiritual gym session. We’ll stret...

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. So how do we cut through all of that? How do we find clarity—not just intellectually—but spiritually ? The answer isn’t just willpower. It isn’t better advice or more information.

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 to Eden, we must be willing to see ourselves—not as the world defines us, not as others describe us—but as we truly are. Not all of that is easy. Some of it is hard. Some of it’s beautiful....

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 something . Listen and get the CWM Tips on how to feed what you want to starve what you don't.

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 . One integrated path. And when we learn to strive well in one area, we often find unexpected blessings in the others.

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 reconnect. To pause. To breathe. To recognize the Divine in the rhythm of the waves, the warmth of the sun, and the stillness that invites praise. This episode is about just that — re...

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 something ancient—gentle strength, surrender, and joy.

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 we’re doing something different. We’re going on a trip. A real vacation to a place we’ve always wanted to visit but never have. And you know what? I wrestled with that. “Is this selfish? Should I...

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. We’ve all worn one. A mask of invincibility. Of religiosity. Of numbness. Maybe it’s the mask of productivity, of laughter, of being “fine.” But beneath the smile… God sees. And mo...