Strong & Courageous

The sovereignty of God means that he is in complete control of all things, and that nothing happens by chance, or takes him by surprise. The same God who rules the universe is also actively involved in your everyday life whether you are aware of it or not. This has been true in my own life, and especially true in how I began my journey in the fire service. Give this episode a listen, as I discuss...

Most believers are familiar with the story of Jesus calming the storm — but what if there’s a deeper message about who Jesus truly is? This episode unpacks a stunning revelation: Jesus’s divine authority over chaos, creation, and even death itself. As we explore Mark 4:35-41, you'll discover how this miracle not only shows Jesus’s mastery over nature but also confirms his identity as the Son o...

Joseph’s story begins in Genesis 37 with jealousy amongst his brothers that ultimately leads them to selling him into slavery, and then lying to their father about his death. Joseph experienced betrayal from his family, was lied about, and was thrown in prison for two years. However, the Lord was with Joseph and caused all that he did to prosper and succeed leading him to eventually serve under Ph...

It is no secret the world we live in is broken and in need of restoration. The Christian worldview tells us how the brokenness entered the word, but more importantly it tells us of the hope we can have while living in a broken world. Give this a listen and share it with others.

This week I got the opportunity to spend the week at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters located in Andrews, North Carolina with my family. This ministry has had a profound impact on my life, and continues to be a huge part of my life and my family. During this episode, I discuss three distinctions that sets this camp apart from any other camp I have experienced. I also discuss the mission statement an...

In this episode I talk about my journey to faith in Jesus, and the power of the gospel to save.

Handling stress in a healthy way is vital to our lives. In this episode, I continue talking about practical ways to handle stress in our lives. If you enjoy this podcast, please share with other. 

We all have experienced, are experiencing, or will experience stress at some point in our lives. How we handle stressful situations is vital to not allowing stress to rule our lives. In this episode, I go through 5 practical ways of dealing with stress in my own life.

More than ever in our society we need men to step up and be who they were created to be. Listen as I walk through some principles of manhood that I try to live by and pass on to other. 

The incident that happened with Damar Hamlin is a reminder we are never promised another moment in life. Give this a listen as I discuss what happened and how we should all live in light of it. Please share and give feedback!

It's 2023 and the time most people are making New Years Resolutions. In this episode, I lay out one challenge for us in the New Year! Give it a listen and share! Happy New Year!

In this episode, I give a brief summary of the books I read in 2022. Please share this episode with others and give your feedback. 

A lot of people are searching for hope in our world today. Christmas is a reminder of where true hope comes from. I hope this is an encouragement as you go about the Christmas season.  

People everywhere are hurting and looking for hope. Often times we look towards other things in our lives to give us hope, satisfaction and purpose. Our only true hope is found in Jesus! Today, I talk about our living hope which is found in Jesus and his death, burial and resurrection.  Share, comment, like and subscribe to the podcast for more content. If you have any ideas you would like to...

God is providentially working all things for his glory in the world. He is also actively involved in our personal lives too. In todays episode, Eric discusses some of the ways the Bible shows that God is sovereign and that all things are working according to his will. Also discussed is how God providentially brought Eric into his career.  Please like, share, comment and subscribe to stay up t...

As Christians we are called to live out the Gospel in such a way that exemplifies what it means to be Strong & Courageous. In this first episode, Eric shares the vision for the Strong & Courageous podcast.  If you enjoy this episode please comment, share, like and subscribe to hear more content.  Please visit the Strong & Courageous Facebook page and send a message for any co...