The 318 Brotherhood: Rebuilding Men, Restoring Families, Advancing God’s Kingdom

Men over 50 — you weren’t designed to do life alone. In this episode of The 318 Brotherhood Podcast, Richard Kauffman shares how God designed us for unity, not isolation. Drawing from a recent personal event and Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, you’ll hear a powerful reminder that two are better than one — in marriage, brotherhood, business, and faith. Discover: The 3 Fires every man walks through: Pain, Purp...

Are you living in the fire of pain and don’t even realize it? Most men over 50 are. They wake up every day carrying regret, unworthiness, poor health, strained relationships, or financial pressure — and it keeps them stuck. In this episode of The 318 Brotherhood Podcast, Richard Kauffman breaks down the 318 Method, forged from Genesis 14:14, to help you move from Pain ➝ Purpose ➝ Power so you can...

Have you ever paid the price—financially, emotionally, spiritually—only to walk away empty-handed? This episode speaks directly to the man who’s been promised results, only to be met with silence, shutdowns, and disappointment. In this raw and honest conversation, Richard Kauffman—author of Ascension of the Warrior and leader of the 318 Brotherhood—opens up about an investment that fell apart. But...

EP 105 – The Other Woman Right out of today's headlines with the CEO and Head of HR Something that every man, I'm sure, will relate to. You didn’t cheat with another woman—but maybe your business did. In this raw and revealing episode of The 318 Brotherhood Podcast, Richard Kauffman breaks down how building your business, career, and legacy may have become the "other woman" in your marriage. If yo...

What does it really mean to live in integrity—and how often are we lying to ourselves without even realizing it? In this raw, powerful episode of The 318 Brotherhood, Rick pulls back the curtain on his personal health journey, a disappointing blood test, and the painful truth every man must face: you might be showing up... but are you truly doing the work? This message isn’t about perfection—it’s...

Every day is a war—between the spirit and the flesh, between your past and your purpose. On the birthday of his late daughter, Rick Kauffman stands at her grave and shares one of the most soul-piercing messages yet on The 318 Brotherhood Podcast. This episode isn't about grief—it's about what you do with it. It's about the shredded story you’ve lived… and how God can put the pages back together....

Your life may feel torn apart by grief, regret, and the lies you’ve told yourself—but God sees a story worth rewriting. This episode calls out the man buried beneath the pain and invites him to rise. What do you see when you look at the pages of your life—power or pain? In this raw and deeply personal episode, Rick Kauffman, founder of The 318 Brotherhood, shares a powerful vision that flipped the...

Most men ignore the whisper. This is your call to stop pretending and start listening. What is God saying to YOU—and what will you do about it? In this raw and awakening episode of The 318 Brotherhood Podcast, Richard Kauffman, author of Ascension of the Warrior, calls out every man who's lost his fire. If you’ve been drifting through your marriage, your business, your faith—this message will hit...

In this 100th episode milestone, Rick Kauffman brings the fire with a bold new vision: to awaken 318 men—modern-day warriors modeled after Abraham’s army in Genesis 14:14. This isn’t just a number. It’s a movement. A brotherhood. A call for men over 45 who feel stuck, unseen, or left behind to rise, lead, and live by the code. Rick shares his raw personal story of loss, pain, and rebirth—burying h...

In this honest and humorous episode of the Ascension of the Warrior Podcast: The Lori & Rick Edition, we dive into a raw conversation about accountability within marriage—what it looks like, where we fall short, and why it’s so vital to your health, faith, and purpose as a couple. Rick and Lori pull back the curtain on their own struggles—skipping workouts, failed date nights, and the challeng...

It’s not what you consume that defines you—it’s what you produce.” Today on the podcast, we’re diving into a hard truth straight from the words of Jesus in Mark 7:18–20. And it might just flip the way you think about your body, your worship, and your walk with God. For a long time, I thought the battle was in what I was consuming—what I ate, drank, or allowed in. But Jesus makes something crystal...

In this raw and powerful episode of Ascension of the Warrior, Rick shares the darkest chapter of his life—the day he buried his 3-year-old daughter and the decades of silence, shame, and struggle that followed. For 32 years, he believed his leadership died that day too. But God had another plan. This episode is for every man who has ever felt unworthy, unseen, or stuck in a silent pit of pain. Ric...

What happens when your calling collides with your deepest wound? In this raw and emotional episode, Rick shares a powerful story about a cross ordered for a young girl fighting cancer—and how it triggered memories of losing his own daughter 32 years ago. This isn’t about profit. It’s about purpose. It’s about surrender. And it’s about understanding what a Kingdom business really looks like—not one...

In this powerful episode of Ascension of the Warrior, Rick dives into the prophetic message of Daniel 12 and the personal visions God has revealed through grief, divine encounters, and spiritual stacking. After losing his daughter 32 years ago, Rick recounts a chilling blue flame encounter that reconnected him to his calling. You’ll discover how the Book of Daniel mirrors our modern battles and ho...

In Episode 94 of Ascension of the Warrior, Rick opens up about a critical breakthrough in his journey as a man, a husband, and a leader. After years of struggling with a plateau in his health and confidence, he finally did the one thing he’s been resisting—he hired a coach. This episode dives deep into why men stall in their growth, how pride and fear block progress, and why investing in yourself...

What if your business isn’t the Kingdom… but you are? In this powerful solo episode, Rick unpacks Step 8 from The Ascension of the Warrior: The Master Craftsman's Design—a call to embrace your divine mission even when it feels lonely, misunderstood, or foolish to the world. This isn’t about building a “kingdom business” by name, but becoming the kind of man who walks in true obedience and identity...

In Episode 92, Rick shares a vulnerable message on the power of humility and what it truly means to ascend as a warrior of God. As men, fathers, and leaders, we often struggle with pride, ego, and unmet desires, failing to see that true strength lies in submission and serving others. Rick unpacks what it looks like to put others’ needs before your own, to humble yourself before God, and to stop ly...

In Episode 91 of The Ascension of the Warrior, Rick Kauffman exposes the brutal truth most men avoid, especially those over 50. Drawing from John 8:31-32, Rick reveals what it means to be a true disciple of Christ, and why showing up at church on Sunday isn’t enough. He opens up about the pain of losing his daughter 32 years ago, his personal health struggles, and how men stay stuck in the plateau...

In today's episode of Ascension of the Warrior, we dive deep into Proverbs 11:1-2 and confront a hard truth—are we living in true alignment or lying to ourselves? Rick exposes the subtle ways we operate with a "false balance," half-showing up in our body, faith, family, and business. This powerful episode challenges men to stop just checking boxes and instead show up with full integrity in every a...

In this heartfelt episode of The Ascension of the Warrior Podcast, Rick and Lori open up about their journey of trusting God through family challenges, military life, and blended family dynamics. They share the story of their son’s inspiring transformation and how putting God at the center of their lives changed everything—from communication, to parenting, to personal growth. Through struggles, ju...

In today’s episode of Ascension of the Warrior, Rick pulls back the curtain on one of the most common yet hidden battles men face: wasting time and calling it “work.” After a morning of disconnection, distraction, and self-reflection, Rick shares how scrolling through social media for 45 minutes became a metaphor for spiritual deadness—what he calls walking dead. If you’ve ever claimed to be commi...

In Episode 87 of The Ascension of the Warrior Podcast, Rick Kauffman gets raw, unfiltered, and brutally honest about the man he used to see in the mirror—and the man God is calling him to become. After 32 years of hiding behind grief, guilt, and shame following the tragic loss of his 3-year-old daughter, Rick confronts the shell of the man he buried and issues a call to every father living in sile...

"Don't Neglect the People." That’s Step 2 of The Ascension of the Warrior—and it's the message I unpack in today's powerful episode. On Day 1044 of my journey, I speak directly to men who are grieving, stuck, and silently suffering—especially fathers who have lost a child. I know the weight of that pit, because I’ve lived it. But I also know there’s a peak of prosperity on the other side. In this...

n this powerful episode of Ascension of the Warrior, Rick Kauffman shares raw truths from his own journey through unimaginable grief—the loss of his daughter—and how it buried him in a pit of poverty far deeper than just finances. Rick opens up about the spiritual, emotional, and relational poverty that swallowed his life for decades, and how God’s call pulled him from despair to purpose. This epi...

In this heartfelt episode of Ascension of the Warrior, Rick and Lori open up about the power of proximity—to God, to one another, and to the people God places in our lives. Recorded after Rick’s trip to Miami for a biblical business leadership event, this Monday edition dives deep into the daily habits that have strengthened their marriage, faith, and purpose. They share how their morning routines...