Crusade with Me
Crusade with Me! — Faith. Grit. Purpose. Welcome to Crusade with Me! — a bold and uplifting journey into the ancient rhythm of faith, where the spiritual life meets real life. Each episode calls you to rise above the noise, live with conviction, and walk the narrow road with courage and clarity. From the wilderness of the Israelites to the wisdom of the early Church… from spiritual discipline and liturgical living to victory over the battles within — this is where Scripture comes alive and the warrior spirit of the believer is trained for daily life. Whether you’re searching for truth, fighting through hardship, or simply hungry for something real, this podcast will strengthen your soul and awaken your calling. So, take up your armor. Sharpen your sword. And join the movement — because the world doesn’t need more talk… it needs more crusaders. ⚔️ Subscribe and live the Crusade. Contact Us at 260-267-0414
Episodes
And tonight… the wait is nearly over.
For weeks we have watched. We have trained. We have waited in the long quiet of Advent.
And now — the night has arrived.
The night when angels sing. The night when eternity steps into time. The night when heaven bends low and the world is never the same again.
This is Christmas Eve.
A quick chat with Ribeye (Grandson) with ten questions about Christmas. Ah, the Christmas spirit.
And today, we stand in a sacred in-between. This is our final episode of Advent. And there are only three episodes left in this entire journey.
That is not coincidence.
Because Advent has always been about living in the tension between what has already happened and what has not yet come. Christ has come. Christ is present. And Christ will come again.
Advent does not ask us to rush forward. Nor does it allow us to linger in the past. I...
One hundred and fifty episodes in a little less than a year. That number is not just impressive— It’s meaningful.
Because Scripture gives us 150 Psalms. And the final Psalm—Psalm 150—doesn’t analyze, argue, or explain.
It simply says:
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.”
So today, Crusaders, this episode is a breath. And this breath is praise.
The first Christmas wasn’t shiny. It was dark, uncertain, and fragile.
If you’ve lost your fa la la this year, this episode is for you.
This is Episode 148, and as this year draws to a close, so does this podcast.
We’ve spent a year walking together—through Scripture, tradition, encouragement, and challenge. Our final episode will air on New Year’s Eve, and we hope this journey has brought you comfort, a deeper faith, and maybe even a little wisdom along the way. We’ve learned so much from this time we’ve shared together.
Today, we conclude our study of the Ten Comma...
This is Episode 147, and today we continue our Advent journey through the Nativity Fast. We’ll reflect on three powerful passages of Scripture—Psalm 82, Isaiah 8:9–9:7, and 1 Peter 4:1–19—and then we’ll turn to the Seventh and Eighth Commandments, explained in the great catechetical tradition of Martin Luther’s Large Catechism.
This episode is about justice and truth: preparing our hearts to live faithfully, guarding against theft a...
This is Episode 146, and today we’re entering deeply into, the Nativity Fast, the season of Advent and the call to holiness that prepares us for the coming of Christ.
We’ll be reflecting on three powerful passages of Scripture:
- Psalm 102:13–17
- Isaiah 2:1–22
- 1 Peter 1:13–25
And then, we’ll spend time unpacking two of the Ten Commandments—the Fifth and the Sixth—as explained in the great catechetical tradition of the Church.
...
Today we’ll talk about Advent as a season of holy waiting, the Nativity Fast as a discipline of simplicity, and then we’ll dive into the 3rd and 4th Commandments. And yes—we’ll wrestle with the hard question: how do we honor father and mother when those relationships were complicated.
Today’s episode is a journey through gratitude, discipline, and obedience. We’ll begin at the Thanksgiving table, praising God for His abundant gifts. Then we’ll step into the Nativity Fast, a season of preparation and watchfulness. And finally, we’ll begin our study of the Ten Commandments, focusing on the first two—commandments that strike at the very heart of our lives."
The Fast Before the Feast
The world rushes toward Christmas with lights, sales, and sugar. But we are called to slow down. To prepare the way of the Lord—not with glitter, but with stillness.
“Make ready the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight!” (Mark 1:3, NASB)
This fast is not about punishment. It is about preparation. It is about clearing space in our lives to receive the Christ who comes.
💰 Financial pressure. 👨👩👧 Raising kids in chaos. 🏘️ Living among the godless. 🙏 Still called to obey.
In a world that mocks reverence and rewards compromise, how do we stay faithful? This episode dives deep into the spiritual battle of everyday life—and the quiet power of obedience.
🕯️ Featuring timeless wisdom from Scripture and the stillness of the Jesus Prayer. 🎧 Listen now and join the crusade for holiness in a noisy wo...
💰 Financial pressure. 👨👩👧 Raising kids in chaos. 🏘️ Living among the godless. 🙏 Still called to obey.
In a world that mocks reverence and rewards compromise, how do we stay faithful? This episode dives deep into the spiritual battle of everyday life—and the quiet power of obedience.
🕯️ Featuring timeless wisdom from Scripture and the stillness of the Jesus Prayer. 🎧 Listen now and join the crusade for holiness in a noisy wo...
💰 Financial pressure. 👨👩👧 Raising kids in chaos. 🏘️ Living among the godless. 🙏 Still called to obey.
In a world that mocks reverence and rewards compromise, how do we stay faithful? This episode dives deep into the spiritual battle of everyday life—and the quiet power of obedience.
🕯️ Featuring timeless wisdom from Scripture and the stillness of the Jesus Prayer. 🎧 Listen now and join the crusade for holiness in a noisy wo...
Today’s episode — “As Far as It Depends on You” — is a challenge from the Apostle Paul that feels almost impossible in our world today. We live in a culture of outrage, division, and noise. Everyone’s shouting — but few are listening. Everyone’s fighting — but few are standing for truth with peace in their heart.
Romans 12:18 says,
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
This isn’t a soft verse. ...
Because what happened back then — is happening again. The same pressure to bow. The same attempt to silence faith. The same call to compromise what’s holy.
And today, I want to call you into something ancient — something burning, holy, and alive. Something forged long before modern man began measuring time by clocks and calendars.
We’re talking about the rhythm of heaven — the sacred order of days and seasons through which God trains His warriors and sanctifies His people. This is not about being “religious.” It’s about being formed. It’s about reclaiming the sacred pattern of life tha...
The world around us urges us to “find our tribe” — to gather with those who understand us, who think like we do, who affirm who we are. And that longing is real.
But have you ever wondered why we long for it so deeply? Why our souls ache to belong?
It’s because that desire — that instinct to be part of something greater than ourselves — isn’t just human culture. It’s divine imprint. It’s God’s very breath within us, calling us home.
Today, we’re diving into a question that lies at the heart of everything we believe, confess, and live by: What is sin?
But before we go back to the ancient text, I want to start right here — in our time — in the way we often misunderstand sin.
I saw a meme recently that said:
“Society is just sinners judging other sinners for sinning differently.”
That hit me hard. Because it’s true, isn’t it? In our modern world, we’ve distorted sin ...
This one comes straight from the heart, because today… we’re talking about our favorite hymns. Not just mine — but my bride’s as well.
Music, as we know, is one of God’s greatest gifts to His people. Luther himself said, “Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.” And I think he was right. Hymns are more than just melodies — they are sermons set to song, theology that we can hum on the ha...
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