Coffee and Cross Talk: Faith, Family & Fitness
Coffee and the Cross is a podcast for everyday Christian men who are trying to live out their faith in everyday life, lead their family well, and be fit in marriage, at work, with their money, in their leadership, spiritual fitness, and mentally fit. This isn’t a show for men who have it all figured out. It’s a down-to-earth, Jesus-centered conversations for salt-of-the-earth men who love God but and yet still wrestle with fear, exhaustion, responsibility, and doubt. Each episode feels like sitting down over coffee and talking honestly about: faith when you’re tired but still showing up money anxiety and the pressure to provide marriage in the middle miles leadership without control prayer when you don’t feel spiritual trusting Jesus in everyday life If you’re looking for real talk, biblical truth without hype, and faith that actually works Monday through Saturday not just on Sunday.. you’re in the right place. Coffee and the Cross exists to help men bring the gospel into everyday life—without shame, without pretending, and without shallow answers. Pull up a chair. Grab a cup of coffee. Let’s walk this out together. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™
Episodes
Why do so many Christian men worry about money?
Maybe you've asked questions like:
- Why am I always broke?
- How do I stop living paycheck to paycheck?
- How much should I have in savings?
- How do I provide for my family?
- How do I build wealth without making money my god?
In this episode of Coffee & Cross Talk, we begin a conversation about Financial Fitness, from God's.
Financial fitness isn't about getting ric...
Most of us spend a large part of our lives chasing success. We work hard, pursue goals, build careers, grow businesses, and do our best to provide for the people we love. But eventually many of us begin asking a different question:
Is there more to life than achievement?
In this episode of Coffee and the Cross: Faith, Family and Fitness, we explore the difference between success, significance, and stewardship. Inspire...
Hey everybody,
Thanks for joining me today, this episode an update on where the show is headed.
I have gone off track a bit from where I felt God guiding me to go, so with much prayer and thought, I'm going back to more of the practical action orientated podcasts.
Thanks for joining me on this journey to become better men.
Steve is married to his High School sweetheart Becky and they have fou...
In this episode of Coffee and the Cross, we continue the Flawed Men, Faithful God series with the powerful story of Jacob Pt 2, a man known for striving, manipulation, and wrestling with God.
Jacob’s journey in Genesis is one of the most relatable in the Bible for men today. From deception and control to surrender and transformation, his story shows what happens when a man tries to manage his life on his own&md...
In this episode of Coffee and the Cross, we continue the Flawed Men, Faithful God series with the story of Joseph—a man who stayed faithful even when life didn’t make sense.
From being betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery to rising through leadership in Egypt, Joseph’s life in Genesis is a powerful example of what it looks like to trust God through suffering, waiting, and uncertainty. This...
Jacob Pt. 1 | Flawed Men, Faithful God
In this episode of Coffee and the Cross, we continue the Flawed Men, Faithful God series with the story of Jacob — a man known for wrestling with God.
Jacobs story in Genesis shows us that real faith is trusting God even when life doesn’t make sense. From "stealing Esau's birthright, to tricking Isaac to giving him Esau's blessing, to being tricked by his Uncle Laban....
In this episode of Coffee and the Cross, we continue the Flawed Men, Faithful God series by looking at the life of Isaac—a man whose story isn’t loud or dramatic, but steady, faithful, and deeply relevant for everyday men.
Isaac didn’t build the promise like Abraham or fight through life like Jacob. He lived in what was already started, and his leadership was marked by consistency, obedience, and qu...
In this episode of Coffee and the Cross, we continue the Flawed Men, Faithful God series with the story of Abraham—a man known for his faith, but whose journey also included fear, waiting, and trying to take control.
Abraham’s story in Genesis shows us that real faith isn’t about perfection—it’s about trusting God when life doesn’t make sense. From stepping out in obedience in Gene...
In this episode of Coffee and the Cross, we continue the Flawed Men, Faithful God series by looking at the life of Noah—a man the Bible describes as righteous, blameless, and someone who walked with God in the middle of a corrupt world.
Noah’s story isn’t just about the ark—it’s about faithful leadership, daily obedience, and staying consistent when no one is watching. We unpack what it ...
Adam was the first man God created… and the first man to fail.
In this episode of the Flawed Men, Faithful God series on Coffee and the Cross, we start at the very beginning of the Bible and look at the story of Adam in Genesis. Adam had everything a man could want—purpose, responsibility, relationship with God, and a family to lead. But when fear and failure entered the picture, Adam did what many men s...
If you’ve ever wondered whether God can really use a man like you… this series is for you.
In this introduction to the Flawed Men. Faithful God. series, we take a fresh look at the men of Genesis—Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah, and Joseph—not as perfect heroes, but as ordinary men who struggled, failed, feared, and still became leaders God used for His purposes.
Because if the Bible ...
Coffee and the Cross is a podcast for everyday Christian men who are trying to live out their faith in the real world—marriage, work, money, leadership, and the quiet pressures no one talks about.
This isn’t a show for pastors, theologians, or men who have it all figured out. It’s a down-to-earth, Jesus-centered conversation for blue-collar, salt-of-the-earth men who love God but still wrestle with ...
In this episode, we dive into Authentic Manhood Book 3, Chapter 5: Control—where fear and insecurity push men into some of the most common traps we face: the Fear Trap, the Workaholism Trap, the Anger Trap, and the Power Trap.
You’ll learn how each trap forms, why they feel so natural to men, and what Scripture and the Authentic Manhood framework teach us about replacing control with trust, rest, humility...
In this episode, we walk through Chapter 3 of Authentic Manhood Book 3: A Man and His Traps—a powerful look at how men can build a real, biblical Battle Plan to destroy the idols that keep pulling them off course. We break down the Noble Pathways, expose the lies behind common manhood traps, and explore how Jesus Himself modeled the way to fight temptation with truth, identity, and obedience.
You’ll hear ...
In the final episode of the Praying for Your Wife series, Steve wraps it all up with laughter, real talk, and powerful prayer for your marriage and the road ahead.
Learn how to pray for your future together, protect your covenant, and build a lasting legacy of faith—even when life gets messy.
Key Scriptures:
Hebrews 10:23 · Jeremiah 29:11 · Proverbs 5:18 · Psalm 78:6-7 · Proverbs 17:22 · 1 Corinthians 16:...
In Day 5 of the Praying for Your Wife journey, Steve unpacks what real protection looks like—covering your wife physically, emotionally, and spiritually through prayer. Learn how to create safety in your marriage, fight spiritual battles with Scripture, and bring peace to her heart when storms hit.
Key Scriptures: Psalm 121:8 · Psalm 91:11 · Ephesians 5:25 · Isaiah 54:17 · Philippians 4:7
What You’ll Learn...
Our wives carry more in their hearts than most of us ever realize. Between family responsibilities, emotional weight, and spiritual battles, their hearts can grow tired and unprotected. In this episode, Steve unpacks what it means to cover her heart and spirit in prayer—asking God to bring peace, healing, and joy where stress or pain have taken root.
🔑 Key Scriptures
- Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all e...
Our wives carry more in their hearts than most of us ever realize. Between family responsibilities, emotional weight, and spiritual battles, their hearts can grow tired and unprotected. In this episode, Steve unpacks what it means to cover her heart and spirit in prayer—asking God to bring peace, healing, and joy where stress or pain have taken root.
🔑 Key Scriptures
- Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all e...
Our wives carry more in their hearts than most of us ever realize. Between family responsibilities, emotional weight, and spiritual battles, their hearts can grow tired and unprotected. In this episode, Steve unpacks what it means to cover her heart and spirit in prayer—asking God to bring peace, healing, and joy where stress or pain have taken root.
🔑 Key Scriptures
- Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all e...
Our wives carry more in their hearts than most of us ever realize. Between family responsibilities, emotional weight, and spiritual battles, their hearts can grow tired and unprotected. In this episode, Steve unpacks what it means to cover her heart and spirit in prayer—asking God to bring peace, healing, and joy where stress or pain have taken root.
🔑 Key Scriptures
- Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all e...
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