Coffee and the Cross: Faith, Family & Fitness

Coffee & Thee Cross Update

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115901/fan_mail/new] 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. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115901/support] Steve is married to his High School sweetheart Becky and they have four amazing kids and 4 equally amazing grand-kids.  Steve's prayer is to encourage men in their everyday lives, give them hope and direction to be Godly men, better husbands and better fathers. I remember hearing the devotional every morning on the radio before school. But… If we heard Robert Cook saying, "Walk with the king today and be a blessing."  we knew it was time to run, not walk out the door to catch the bus

Jacob Pt 2: Flawed Men, Faithful God

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115901/fan_mail/new] 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—and how God meets him in the middle of fear, pressure, and responsibility. If you’re a Christian man struggling with control, leadership, identity, or trusting God in your marriage, work, or finances, this episode will help you understand how real change happens—not through striving, but through surrender. This is a conversation about faith in real life, biblical manhood, leadership, and learning to trust God when life feels uncertain. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115901/support] Steve is married to his High School sweetheart Becky and they have four amazing kids and 4 equally amazing grand-kids.  Steve's prayer is to encourage men in their everyday lives, give them hope and direction to be Godly men, better husbands and better fathers. I remember hearing the devotional every morning on the radio before school. But… If we heard Robert Cook saying, "Walk with the king today and be a blessing."  we knew it was time to run, not walk out the door to catch the bus

Joseph: Flawed Men, Faithful God

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115901/fan_mail/new] 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 episode explores biblical leadership, integrity, and faith in real life—especially for Christian men navigating work, family, and financial pressure. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or questioned whether God is working in your life, Joseph’s story will remind you that God is still working—even when you can’t see it. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115901/support] Steve is married to his High School sweetheart Becky and they have four amazing kids and 4 equally amazing grand-kids.  Steve's prayer is to encourage men in their everyday lives, give them hope and direction to be Godly men, better husbands and better fathers. I remember hearing the devotional every morning on the radio before school. But… If we heard Robert Cook saying, "Walk with the king today and be a blessing."  we knew it was time to run, not walk out the door to catch the bus

Jacob Pt. 1 | Flawed Men, Faithful God

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115901/fan_mail/new] 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.  If you’re a Christian man trying to trust God with your finances, marriage, leadership, or future, this episode will help you understand how faith is tested under pressure, and how God remains faithful through it all. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115901/support] Steve is married to his High School sweetheart Becky and they have four amazing kids and 4 equally amazing grand-kids.  Steve's prayer is to encourage men in their everyday lives, give them hope and direction to be Godly men, better husbands and better fathers. I remember hearing the devotional every morning on the radio before school. But… If we heard Robert Cook saying, "Walk with the king today and be a blessing."  we knew it was time to run, not walk out the door to catch the bus

Isaac: The promised one to Abraham - Quiet Leader | Flawed Men, Faithful God

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115901/fan_mail/new] 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 quiet faithfulness. Even when pressure came and old patterns showed up, Isaac stayed where God called him and trusted God to provide instead of forcing outcomes. If you’ve ever felt like your life is ordinary, like you’re just showing up, working hard, and trying to lead your family well without much recognition, this episode will remind you that faithfulness in the everyday matters more than you think. We also look at Isaac’s mistakes, the patterns he inherited, and how his life points forward to Jesus—the promised Son who would come and do what no man could do perfectly. This is a real conversation about staying steady, trusting God under pressure, and learning that you don’t have to live a big life to live a faithful one. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115901/support] Steve is married to his High School sweetheart Becky and they have four amazing kids and 4 equally amazing grand-kids.  Steve's prayer is to encourage men in their everyday lives, give them hope and direction to be Godly men, better husbands and better fathers. I remember hearing the devotional every morning on the radio before school. But… If we heard Robert Cook saying, "Walk with the king today and be a blessing."  we knew it was time to run, not walk out the door to catch the bus