Undaunted Pursuit Podcast

What if there was a way to stay connected with your students all week long—not just on Wednesday or Sunday?

In this powerful episode of the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron sits down with Jared Pickrell, founder of the Fresh Fire App, to discuss a game-changing tool designed specifically for youth ministry. After serving in youth ministry for over a decade, Jared saw a major gap in how churches disciple students beyond weekly...

Sometimes technology crashes. Sometimes life gets chaotic. Sometimes the plans you carefully made completely fall apart. This week on the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron is flying solo — not by choice, but because an entire recorded episode disappeared before it could ever be released.

But in the middle of the frustration, sickness, busyness, youth ministry prep, and nonstop life moments, one truth kept standing strong: Jesu...

This week on the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron and Ashley are back together for one of the most real, passionate, and encouraging conversations yet. From launching a brand-new youth group to diving deep into Philippians chapter 2, this episode is packed with truth, laughter, conviction, and powerful reminders about what it actually means to follow Jesus.

The world says: 👉 “Do what makes YOU happy.” 👉 “Follow ...

This week on the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron goes solo in a raw, late-night recording—no script, no filters, just real talk straight from the heart.

After a busy season of life, family, and stepping into a new calling as youth leaders, Aaron sits down to reflect on what God is doing—and where He’s leading next.

From exciting updates about the new youth ministry (and an unforgettable silent disco night 😄🔥) t...

This week on the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron is joined by a very special guest—his firstborn son, Wyatt—for a real, honest, and encouraging conversation about faith, youth, and purpose.

Together, they dive into what it means to follow Jesus as a young person in today’s world, unpacking the powerful truth found in 1 Timothy 4:12—not letting anyone look down on you because of your youth, bu...

This week on the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron is joined by a very special guest — his second-born son, Austin.

No scripts. No polish. Just real conversation.

Together, they dive into what it actually looks like to follow Jesus through the eyes of a 13-year-old. From identity struggles and peer pressure to youth group experiences and daily habits of prayer, this episode gives an honest glimpse into teenage faith in today&r...

Aaron and Ashley are back—new setup, new mics, and a whole lot of real talk as they finish Ecclesiastes 11–12. Between laughs about the learning curve (and a few soundboard buttons that might become permanent), the conversation turns into a powerful wrap-up of Solomon’s “end of the matter” message.

In this episode, you’ll hear why faith can’t be postponed until conditions feel perfect&mdash...

Aaron and Ashley are finally back together behind the mics after an extended break, kicking off the year with honest conversation, laughter, and a deep dive into Ecclesiastes 10.

In this episode, they reflect on the recent fast, the unexpected breakthroughs that came with it, and the word God has clearly placed on this season: growth and refinement. From spiritual discipline to everyday wisdom, they unpack how even “small&rdq...

In this powerful first episode of the year, Aaron sits down with writer, theologian, podcaster, and creative thinker Jake Doberenz for a wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation that challenges how we think about faith, Scripture, culture, and what it really means to follow Jesus.

Jake shares his journey as a self-described multi-potentialite—someone wired with many interests—and explains why faith doesn’t ...

Aaron and Ashley are back together on this special Christmas-season episode of the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, and we want to start by saying Merry Christmas to each and every one of you 🎄

As the year winds down, they dive into Ecclesiastes chapter 9, unpacking what it truly means to live wisely under the sun while keeping eternity in view. In a real, unscripted conversation—full of holiday reflections, family moments, and ho...

In this week’s episode of Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron and Ashley are back at it—coffee in hand, voices struggling, but hearts fully engaged—as they dive deep into Ecclesiastes chapter 8.

This conversation wrestles honestly with wisdom, authority, obedience, fear, and God’s perfect timing. From navigating earthly leadership to trusting the sovereignty of God, this chapter reminds us that no matter how ch...

Marshall. Is. Back. 🎉

In this fun-filled episode of Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron rolls out the red carpet (and the hype music) to welcome back the world traveler / mysterious man of mystery / new suburban dad himself, Marshall Massey.

The guys catch up on:

• Marshall’s “mansion” in the HOA burbs (moat, crocodiles, Tesla scooter and all 😂)

• Surviving new-dad life, promotion life, and endless late-night d...

Welcome back to the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, where bold faith meets real talk. This week, Aaron and Ashley dive deep into Ecclesiastes 7—a packed chapter full of wisdom, patience, pride, adversity, and what it really means to walk uprightly before the Lord in a world that constantly pulls us the other direction.

From hilarious real-life moments (like wax-related suffering and being “too full” before recording 😅...

After a long and unexpectedly chaotic break (illness, weather, work, holiday madness—you name it), Aaron and Ashley are finally back behind the mics for a special Thanksgiving Week Episode of the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast!

This week, we dive deep into Ecclesiastes 7, a chapter packed with truth about legacy, suffering, character, and godly wisdom. Why does Solomon say the day of your death is better than the day of your birth...

Episode Summary We’re back! Aaron and Ashley return to the studio to continue our Ecclesiastes journey—this week unpacking chapters 5–6. We talk about living with reverence, letting your “yes” be yes, why the tongue can set whole lives ablaze (hi, James 3 👀), and how chasing money and “more” never satisfies. Plus: a big announcement—our family has been invited to serve with missionar...

Aaron and Ashley are back in the studio — bundled up and caffeinated — diving deep into Ecclesiastes 4 for another powerful (and funny) episode of Undaunted Pursuit Podcast!

From frost warnings and failed elk hunts to wiring ceiling fans and Caribbean-style shrimp dinners, this episode has it all. But beneath the laughs lies a profound discussion: 👉 What happens when life feels meaningless “un...

Show Notes: This week on Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron sits down with a very special guest—Jake Zerfas, better known as Rebel Redeemed 316—to talk faith, redemption, and the wild world of AI music production. 🎶

Jake’s story is as gritty and real as the southern outlaw rock sound he creates. Once lost in betrayal, pride, and brokenness, God pulled him out of the pit through the Regeneration program and set him ...

After a wild week of road construction, airport “adventures,” a midnight arrival, and—yep—a mule deer encounter, Aaron and Ashley are BACK on the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast and jumping into Ecclesiastes 3: “a time for everything.” From a powerful river baptism in Arkansas to reminders to rest, rejoice, and keep Jesus at the center, this episode mixes real-life travel stories with timeless biblical...

Aaron and Ashley are back at it again, digging into Ecclesiastes Chapter 2—and let’s just say, Solomon would’ve been the original “go big or go home” guy. Mansions? Vineyards? Pools big enough to water a forest? Check. A comedy binge followed by too much wine? Also check. But in the end? It was all just… chasing the wind.

This week we unpack:

• Solomon’s “pleasure experiment&rdqu...