Coffee and the Cross: Faith, Family & Fitness

Your Host - Steve Stauffer
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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 upmoney anxiety and the pressure to providemarriage in the middle milesleadership without controlprayer when you don’t feel spiritualtrusting 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.™

  1. Success, Significance, and Stewardship: Are You Using What God Gave You?

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    Success, Significance, and Stewardship: Are You Using What God Gave You?

    Send us Fan Mail 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. Inspired by a recent article from John Maxwell, we'll discuss what it means to use our time, talents, relationships, finances, and influence for something bigger than ourselves. God has entrusted each of us with opportunities to impact the people around us. The question isn't how much we've been given—it's what we're doing with what we've been entrusted. Join me as we talk about influence, responsibility, leadership, generosity, and how significance often grows from simple acts of faithfulness that happen behind the scenes. If you've ever wondered how to make a greater impact with your life, this conversation is for you. In This Episode: The difference between success and significanceWhy stewardship is about responsibility, not ownershipHow influence creates lasting impactPractical ways to give more than you takeA question every Christian should ask themselvesWhere has God given you influence that you're not fully using? https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-signifiance-6-ways/?ck_subscriber_id=2640615478 Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and let's walk this out together. Support the show 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

    6 min

  2. Jun 1

    Coffee & Thee Cross Update

    Send us Fan Mail 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 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

    6 min

  3. May 21

    Jacob Pt 2: Flawed Men, Faithful God

    Send us Fan Mail 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 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

    16 min

  4. May 19

    Joseph: Flawed Men, Faithful God

    Send us Fan Mail 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 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

    25 min

  5. Apr 24

    Jacob Pt. 1 | Flawed Men, Faithful God

    Send us Fan Mail 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 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

    34 min

  6. Apr 14

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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 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

    15 min

  7. Mar 31

    Abram: The Man Who Believed... But Still Tried to Take Control | Flawed Men, Faithful God

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Genesis 12 to struggling with fear in Egypt and trying to force God’s promise in Genesis 16, Abraham’s life is a powerful example of how God builds leaders through both faith and failure. 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 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

    18 min

  8. Mar 24

    Noah: The Man Who Walked With God | Flawed Men, Faithful God | Genesis Series

    Send us Fan Mail 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 means to walk with God in real life, how Noah handled responsibility under pressure, and what his story teaches us about integrity, discipline, and leadership as Christian men. We also take an honest look at Noah’s failure after the flood, reminding us that even strong men have weak moments—and that God’s grace still covers it. If you’re a husband, father, or working man trying to follow Jesus while carrying real-world pressure, this episode will help you understand how consistent faith—not perfection—is what God uses to build strong men. Support the show 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

    16 min
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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 upmoney anxiety and the pressure to providemarriage in the middle milesleadership without controlprayer when you don’t feel spiritualtrusting 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.™

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