The Wild and Kingdom Podcast

#9 Profit Is Not A Prophet

Every man is following a manual. Whether you’ve written it down or not, you carry a personal playbook that governs your life. It dictates how you respond to a crisis, how you speak to your employees, and the way you show up at the dinner table. But here’s the catch: You didn’t write that playbook in a vacuum. It was written by your influences. In this podcast, we’re asking the hard questions about the metrics that govern your life. We all want to lead lives of impact, but many of us are struggling with a silent, internal sabotage. It’s the gap between the God we worship and the titans we emulate. We find ourselves praying to Jesus, but leading like Steve Jobs. Obviously we are using the Steve Jobs concept metaphorically. You could insert 1000 names of successful icons into that slot.  Don't get us wrong—the Jobs model changed the world, and in many ways, we are better for it. But when we look at the brutal facts of modern manhood, we have to ask: Is our leadership "infected”?  Have we allowed secular models of power, ruthlessness, and self-promotion to scratch their names into how we lead our lives, often at the expense of the Kingdom. The truth is, admiration becomes aspiration. The things you admire today will govern your pursuits tomorrow.  If you admire the "tyrant" model of success, you will eventually become a tyrant to those you love most. Join us as we audit our influences and reclaim a playbook that actually works. We’re moving past the "it’s just business" lies and stepping into a leadership style that reflects the King. It’s time to stop confusing "market share" with "Kingdom impact.” ⁠www.WildAndKingdom.com [http://www.wildandkingdom.com/]

A Christian Perspective on Guns, Self-Defense & Purpose | Wild & Kingdom Podcast

In this episode of the Wild & Kingdom Podcast, we sit down or a deep, honest conversation at the intersection of faith, firearms, and everyday carry.Kevin shares his powerful life story from growing up between Boston and rural Kansas, pursuing a lifelong dream of becoming a Navy SEAL, facing repeated injuries, and ultimately surrendering that dream as his Christian faith took root. From there, the conversation moves into practical and often controversial ground: should Christians carry firearms, how to think biblically about self-defense, and what responsible gun ownership actually looks like.We also break down real-world everyday carry (EDC) philosophy, including:Choosing the right firearm for carryAppendix carry vs other carry positionsDry fire training and marksmanship fundamentalsWhy consistency matters more than gearThe role of knives, flashlights, and spare magazinesDe-escalation, ego control, and moral responsibilityThis episode is not hype, politics, or internet gun culture, it’s a grounded discussion about discipline, preparation, restraint, and protecting innocent life from a Christian worldview.Subscribe to Wild & Kingdom for more conversations on faith, the outdoors, gear, and purpose.Drop a comment: Do you carry? Why or why not? What’s in your everyday carry setup?Wild & Kingdom exists in two parts: the show (field, range, outdoors) and the podcast (deep conversation). Watching both gives the full picture.God bless, and we’ll see you on the next episode.

#7 Brothers Vs. Friends. Defining Biblical Brotherhood.

In this men's ministry podcast you'll see two leaders discuss the difference between being a buddy versus what the Bible would classify as a real Biblical friend. Jason Cruise of Wild & Kingdom and Rob Harvie of Better Leader go deep into this idea of Christian friendship accountability. Have you ever thought about what God expects from friendship? WHY is it that so many men feel fundamentally alone, even when surrounded by people? WHY does the modern Christian man have dozens of "buddies" in his contact list, yet struggles to name one true brother? This is the fundamental question that sits at the heart of a crisis of male friendship—a crisis that goes far deeper than a busy schedule or social awkwardness.Most men live in the WHAT—the transactional, surface-level relationships that are defined by shared activity: we watch the game, we go to work, we talk about the market. These are nominal friends. They are convenient, they are low-risk, but they offer no foundation. They exist in a world of pleasantries and performance, where authenticity is sacrificed for ease.But for the man of faith, this shouldn't be the standard. The Scriptures don't call us to collect surface level friendships; they call us to something infinitely more powerful. They call us to Biblical Brotherhood.The HOW we shift this paradigm is through Covenant Brotherhood. This is not about being nice to each other; it is about committing to be truthful with each other. It is about a radical vulnerability that says, "I see the worst parts of you, and I am still here." A true brother is the one who steps into the "felt difference"—the profound, life-altering experience of having someone in your life who is willing to speak into your blind spots, hold you accountable, and carry the weight of your burdens.This requires courage. It requires intentionality. And for evangelical men, it requires moving past the ingrained cultural comfort of competitive camaraderie and embracing the uncomfortable, life-giving demand of genuine, transparent relationship. It means shifting our focus from the WHAT (what we do together) to the WHY (why we are together—our shared purpose in Christ).The ultimate purpose, the WHY, is the spiritual health and resilience of the men of God. We cannot lead our families, our churches, or our communities from a place of chronic isolation. The world needs strong, supported, and authentic Christian men. But to achieve this, we must stop settling for casual buddies and start building enduring brothers who are committed to fighting for each other's souls.Listen to this episode to learn the actionable steps toward developing deep male friendships, overcoming the fear of vulnerability, and experiencing the felt difference of authentic Biblical Brotherhood.

#6 Relentless & Relevant | Staying Timeless In Your Career | Men's Ministry Podcast

What keeps a man from being a "has-been?" This Wild & Kingdom episode deep-dives into the personal strategy of a true thought leader for men who has consistently managed to stay relevant in business for three decades. Whether you are trying to know how to evolve your career and secure your legacy, this is the essential guide for men in ministry and business. THE PIONEER'S MENTALITY: OBSOLETE IS A CHOICEThe world is a graveyard of brilliant minds who failed to adapt. They caught one trend, stopped evolving, and became footnotes. They got replaced.This film is not about them. The Unreplaced Man is the story of Jason Cruise who has navigated cultural shifts, economic crises, and changing landscapes to remain relevant in reaching men with truth and biblical model’s for manhood. Lucky is not the same thing as relentless. We are tearing down the myth that staying relevant is about luck. It’s about a deliberate, relentless personal strategy—a Pioneer's Mentality—that views evolution not as an option, but as a daily requirement. If you’re a driven man in business, a thought leader in your industry, or simply someone afraid of becoming professionally obsolete, this film provides the antidote. Learn the secret to staying relevant for life.THE RELEVANCE CODE: Three Pillars To Never FadeThis documentary reveals the specific, repeatable personal habits and mental models that allow him to continuously stay current and win every decade. This is the relevance code he lives by, broken down for you to apply immediately to your own life and career. Pillar 1: The Habit of Creative Destruction. Most people protect their past wins. The Unreplaced Man forces himself to evolve before the world demands it. You will learn how to evolve yourself and your career by proactively identifying and shedding what is holding you back. This is the personal evolution that fosters success using God’s definition of what success is for a man.Pillar 2: The Relentless Perspective. Relevance is not about chasing trends; it’s about creating them. Jason Cruise talks about staying relevant as a skillset. He proves that staying current is a skill.Pillar 3: The Unbreakable Foundation. Success is about endurance. We discuss the personal strategy behind his longevity across 30 years and why true relevance in ministry and media is built on an unshakeable foundation of putting the Kingdom of God first in his thought processes. This is the simple guide to staying relevant when everyone else is scrambling.Don’t let your ambition turn into burnout. Don't let your success lead to obsolescence. This film is your roadmap to achieving the status of The Unreplaced Man in your own field.

#5: Unexpected | Redefining A Career After Losing It

Every man measures himself by what he can contribute to this world. No man is exempt. So what happens when that all goes away unexpectedly? In this men's ministry podcast, country music artist Jasper Charles discusses how his life pursuits were always under the glow of a neon sign. He packed his bags, left his comfort zone, and chased the life: singer-songwriter, bright lights, and that sweet, electric feeling of a crowd singing your words back to you. That was his identity. That was the whole plot.But life, as it often does, threw a wrench in the narrative. Not a small one, either. It was a complete, career-ending, soul-crushing loss—he lost his voice. The thing he was sure was his gift, his purpose, his worth, just evaporated.This video isn't just about a musician's struggle to make it in Nashville with voice loss or singer depression. It’s about the silent crisis we all face when our self-worth is anchored to our ability to make money or achieve some specific, shiny goal. Jasper was trying to earn his value, day by day, gig by gig. When the hustle stopped, so did his belief in himself.But here’s the unexpected twist—the one that makes the whole story worth telling: the silence became a kind of clearing. When the applause fades, you finally have to listen to a different voice, the one that tells you your value isn’t a performance review. It's a gift.How does somebody overcome depression and an identity crisis? It's a universal problem. The fact that you were intentionally created, by a God that loves you, means that if you are a follower of Christ, you are an image-bearer of God. Your worth is a birthright, not a bonus. It’s what you already have, not what you have to earn.For Jasper, this meant staring down the barrel of his identity crisis and finding a new narrative. The video follows his messy, honest journey from vocal cord damage and deep creative burnout to realizing that his life wasn't a commodity to be sold, but a story to be lived, regardless of who's listening. It's about finding the ultimate peace that comes from decoupling your purpose beyond profit.If you're struggling with finding self-worth in Christ or feel like your career defines your soul, you need to hear Jasper's story. It's proof that sometimes, the only way to find your true voice is to lose the one you thought was everything.Oh, and then there's Montana. This video is about fly fishing in Montana. What a great place to tell the story. And Montana is not easy to fly fish either. You have two veteran fly fishing anglers here and Montana is giving us a run for our money; which is funny when it comes to telling a story about a man overcoming struggles to find his hope and dreams again.