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

In this episode, I unpack one of the most personal revelations I've had in my 1,037-day journey. Philippians 1:6 isn’t just a verse — it’s a living blueprint of how God is not only the One who starts the work in us but promises to finish it. But here’s the catch: while God will sustain the completion, we must sustain our commitment. I’ll share the story I must tell myself daily, how to measure my...

In this episode, we unpack a powerful lesson from Proverbs 21:5 that could change the way you approach your mission, your business, and your life. For too long, rushing and fear of missing out (FOMO) have led to predictable poverty — not just in finances, but in relationships, purpose, and spirit. Today, we confront the truth: diligence builds what hurry destroys. I’ll share personal revelations a...

n today’s episode, I unpack a powerful revelation from 1 Thessalonians 5:11. Life gives us two hands daily — one is empty, full of the predictable outcomes of fear and neglect, and the other holds God’s promise and possibility. Discover how your daily deposits into your relationships, health, faith, and mission lead you to grab hold of the prize God has for you. This is the blueprint for living a...

In this episode, I unpack a powerful revelation from Day 1034 of my journey and Habakkuk 2:2. I share how our problems are not new — they’re predictable outcomes of old patterns. God showed me today that my assignment is to solve the problems of others, not just focus on my own outcomes. When I carry the solution boldly into the lives of those stuck in the same cycles, I set them free — and in doi...

In this episode of Ascension of the Warrior, Rick and Lori dive deep into a simple yet profound illustration: the game of choosing between two hands. Through laughter, real-life stories, and biblical insight, they explore how focusing on God's unlimited possibilities — the "empty hand" — leads to unexpected blessings, while focusing on our problems keeps us trapped in predictable outcomes. Discove...

In this episode, we unpack Romans 6:1-2 and confront the daily battle between our sin nature and the call to rise as the new man in Christ. I share personal revelations about recognizing old habits, stopping the cycle before it starts, and choosing daily ascension over regression. Discover how to sustain your resistance to temptation, measure your progress, and live fully "Dead to Sin, Alive in Ch...

In this raw and honest episode, I dive into the truth that most men avoid: your body is not your own—it belongs to God. Based on 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, this stack exposes the lie that you can treat your body however you want. I break down how neglect, poor health choices, and spiritual laziness are actually signs of dishonor toward the Holy Spirit who lives in you. This is the wake-up call to hono...

In this powerful episode of Day 1031, we dive deep into Colossians 3:23–24 to expose the hidden trap of waiting on people for validation and approval. Discover how to break free from people-pleasing, stop delaying your calling, and step fully into the work God has given you. Learn why your assignment is not a group project and how your obedience, not the opinions of others, leads to true fruit and...

In this powerful episode, Rick shares the revelation from Acts 2:46–47 that transformed his mission—and could transform yours. Discover how daily obedience, spiritual stacking, and intentional striking can plant the seeds to restore and heal 50,000 fathers, one house at a time. This isn’t about religion—it’s about real men, real struggle, and a real mission to bring the body of Christ into homes t...

In Episode 74 of The Ascension of the Warrior Podcast, Rick and Lori come together to share a real, raw, and relatable conversation about marriage, grief, spiritual growth, and rising together. Drawing from Philippians 3:12–14, they discuss how too many couples get stuck looking in the rearview mirror—reliving the past, repeating patterns, and failing to move forward. In this heartfelt episode, th...

In this raw and powerful episode, we break down the cycle that keeps men stuck in the same place—recognizing the struggle, sitting back, starting over, and hitting the same wall again. Drawing from Philippians 3:13-14, I unpack the real reason why the struggle never seems to end and how to reframe it with a new story. This is for the man who knows he’s called to more, who feels the upward call of...

In this powerful episode, Rick shares the life-altering revelation God gave him through Luke 9:23—a call for fathers to stop living as victims and start rising as leaders in their homes, businesses, and communities. After 1,028 days of journaling, stacking, and seeking God daily, Rick uncovers the truth: the victim mindset is the enemy of legacy. Through personal story, spiritual insight, and batt...

What happens when the life is sucked out of you and you’re left gasping for purpose? In this raw and powerful episode, Rick Kauffman opens up about the moment that changed everything—the loss of his 3-year-old daughter—and the dark spiral that followed. From standing in the emergency room to placing a gun to his head eight years later, this is not just a story of grief, but of redemption, revival,...

In Episode 70 of The Ascension of the Warrior, I speak directly to the fathers who have silently carried the unbearable pain of losing a child. If you’ve ever walked past your child’s empty room, seen your wife sobbing with a stuffed animal buried with your baby, or sat in your car screaming at God—this episode is for you. I open up about what it means to be in that pit—when your guts are on the f...

In this heartfelt episode, Rick and Lori share an unfiltered conversation about grief, healing, and the powerful vision God gave them to reach 50,000 fathers who have lost a child. From the memory of bronze baby shoes to the fresh start symbolized by green grass, this episode dives into the raw truth of carrying deep pain—and using that pain as fuel for purpose. Rick reflects on the loss of his da...

Welcome to Day 1022 of The Ascension of the Warrior Podcast. In this deeply personal episode, Rick Kauffman opens up about his 32-year journey of grief after losing his daughter. This isn’t just about pain—it’s about purpose. God has given Rick a vision to reach 50,000 fathers who, like him, are silently suffering, disconnected from their families, and lost in the aftermath of unimaginable loss. R...

After 32 years of carrying a hidden vision, Rick Kauffman reveals the sacred calling that’s been burning in his heart since the loss of his daughter. In this powerful episode, Rick opens up about his 1021-day spiritual journey of Bible stacking, daily meditation, and hearing from God. Inspired by Daniel 4, he shares the prophetic vision of a great tree—a symbol of 50,000 fathers who, like him, hav...

In this powerful and raw episode, I opened up about the moment that changed my life forever—the day I lost my 3-year-old daughter. For 32 years, I walked through life suffocating in silence, telling the world I was “fine” while my soul was breaking. But that pain wasn’t the end—it was the beginning of a mission. God has called me to reach 50,000 fathers who are silently suffering just like I did....

Over 1,000 days ago, a life-altering accident began a spiritual transformation that would change everything. In today’s raw and powerful episode, Rick Kauffman shares the story behind his daily journaling practice, how it became a tool for hearing God’s voice, and why living by Colossians 3:23—“whatever you do, do your work heartily for the Lord”—is the key to real joy and purpose. This isn’t just...

In this raw and vulnerable episode of The Master Craftsman's Design, Rick and Lori sit down to unpack the real struggles, breakthroughs, and lessons they've faced in their blended family of over 20 years. From the pain of past marriages to the silent baggage brought into a new union, they openly share how unresolved wounds nearly fractured their second chance at love—and how God became the glue th...

In this episode, Lori and I sit down for a real and raw conversation about faith, marriage, and the battles we fight daily to build a Kingdom life. 🔥 Key Takeaways: The challenges and victories we’ve faced in marriage and faith. How to lead together as a couple while staying aligned with God. Breaking through fear, doubt, and the distractions of the world. What it means to step into your calling...

Are you living in lack? Stuck in fear? Feeling like you're constantly on the edge but never pushing forward? This week, we’re diving into The Tip of the Spear—what it truly means to be a man on the front lines, leading with faith, and building a Kingdom Business that aligns with God’s calling. Too many men stay trapped in hesitation, afraid to step forward in their Body, Being, Balance, and Busine...

What if the key to unlocking success, purpose, and freedom in your life was already within you—waiting to be discovered? In this episode, I dive into the transformative 8-step program outlined in The Master Craftsman’s Design, a framework built through two years of daily journaling, Bible study, and seeking God’s wisdom. This journey isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level solutions—it’s about br...

Losing a child is a pain no father should have to endure. In this episode, I sit down with my guest, Charles Miller, as we open up about the grief, guilt, and silence that too many fathers carry alone. Though our journeys have taken different paths, the weight of that loss is a bond we share—a membership in a tribe that no one chooses. For decades, fathers have been expected to bury their pain, le...

You’ve paid for the coach, joined the mastermind, hired the team—but at the end of the day, you’re still standing alone, unseen, and unheard. You tell yourself your story matters, that your mission is important—but when you need support the most, the people you trusted are too caught up in their own lives to notice. So what now? You invested the money. You put in the time. You trusted the process....