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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 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, you’re in the right place. Coffee and the Cross exists to help men bring the gospel into real 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. 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

  2. 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

  3. MAR 17

    Adam: The man who hid | Flawed Men, Faithful God | Genesis Series

    Send us Fan Mail 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 still do today… he hid. We’ll walk through the story of Adam and explore the pattern that many men fall into: failure, fear, and hiding. But the story doesn’t end there. Genesis also shows us something powerful about the character of God—He pursues men even when they run. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve failed as a husband, father, leader, or follower of Christ, Adam’s story is a reminder that God’s grace is bigger than your mistakes. We’ll talk about the leadership lessons from Adam’s life, what his story teaches us about responsibility and blame, and how the gospel points to Jesus as the second Adam who restores what the first man lost. This episode is a conversation about real life, real failure, and the faithful God who keeps calling men forward. Pull up a chair. Grab a cup of coffee. Let’s talk about the man who hid—and the God who came looking for him. 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

  4. MAR 12

    Flawed Men Faithful God | Series Introduction

    Send us Fan Mail 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 teaches us anything, it’s this: God doesn’t call the qualified—He qualifies the called. In this series on Coffee and the Cross, we’ll walk through the real stories of these men and see how God shaped them through failure, fear, waiting, and grace. Each episode will explore the man, the mistake, the fear behind it, the turning point where God stepped in, the leadership lesson for today, and how every story ultimately points to Jesus. This isn’t about becoming a perfect man. It’s about understanding how a faithful God builds strong, godly men out of imperfect ones. If you’re a husband trying to lead well, a father wondering if you’re doing enough, or a man who loves Jesus but sometimes feels stuck, this series will remind you that God is still writing your story. Pull up a chair. Grab a cup of coffee. Let’s walk through Genesis and discover how God forms leaders. 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
  5. Why are we doing this?

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    Why are we doing this?

    Send us Fan Mail 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 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 lifeIf you’re looking for real talk, biblical truth without hype, and faith that actually works Monday through Saturday, you’re in the right place. Coffee and the Cross exists to help men bring the gospel into real life—without shame, without pretending, and without shallow answers. Pull up a chair. Grab a cup of coffee. 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

    5 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    Authentic Manhood BK3 | CH5

    Send us Fan Mail 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, and servant-leadership. This is a straight-talk conversation that helps you understand what’s really going on under the surface—and how to break free from the need to manage, dominate, perform, or explode. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to hold everything together, this episode will give you the hope and tools to lay down control and walk in the strength God intended. 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

  7. 11/18/2025

    Authentic Manhood BK3 | CH3 - The Battle Plan

    Send us Fan Mail 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 practical examples of how men replace idols with God’s truth, how to recognize your Noble Pathway, and how to move from behavior-modification to heart-transformation. If you’re tired of fighting the same battles over and over, this episode gives you a clear, actionable plan to walk in freedom and live as the man God designed you to be. 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

    19 min
  8. Praying for your Wife | Day 7 - Marriage & Future - Revisited

    11/01/2025

    Praying for your Wife | Day 7 - Marriage & Future - Revisited

    Send us Fan Mail 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 16:14 What You’ll Learn: How to pray for your marriage’s future and purposeThe difference between covenant and contract loveHow laughter, prayer, and humility keep unity aliveWhy your marriage is the gospel your kids read firstHow to stand back up when you fallQuotable Lines: “A good marriage is built on forgiveness, caffeine, and faith.” “You can’t build the future if you’re living like spiritual roommates.” “Marriage is a covenant, not a contract.” “When you fall—and you will—your knees are a good place to stop on the way back up.” Prayer Focus: “Lord, bless our marriage and future. Teach us to forgive quickly, love deeply, and keep our hearts anchored in You.” Takeaway & Challenge: Keep the rhythm of daily prayer alive. When you fall, pray together before you get up—because every comeback starts on your knees. 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

    11 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 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 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, you’re in the right place. Coffee and the Cross exists to help men bring the gospel into real 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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