The Road Traveled

Aaron Degler & Allen Heugatter

A Christian based podcast geared to men to be able to take the bible and make it applicable to each man's life on the road he travels.  

  1. 11/11/2025

    Ep 8: How God’s Character Shapes Our Choices And Changes Our Lives

    What if the clearest way to understand your character is to study God’s? We dig deep into the bedrock of God’s nature—mercy, justice, faithfulness, and agape love—and ask what it looks like for men to live those qualities when no one is watching. John 3:16 becomes more than a familiar verse; it’s the definitive window into a love that gives, forgives, and calls us forward even when we’ve fallen hard. We talk honestly about trust and control: why we’ll speed across a narrow bridge believing a stranger will stay in their lane, yet hesitate to trust the God who never fails. That tension takes us into the practical heart of faithfulness—habits that hold when life shakes, the next right step when the path looks thin, and the quiet courage to keep choosing love over pride. Through stories, Scripture, and candid reflection, we name how storms shape durable character, how God sometimes allows a fall so the lesson sticks, and why hope matures into faith as we practice daily obedience. If you’ve ever felt “too far gone,” you’ll hear a clear invitation: God’s unconditional love is not fragile, and you are not disqualified. We offer simple, actionable steps—pick one small change, anchor it to a daily rhythm, and keep company with Christ by picking up your cross. Expect progress over perfection, steady peace over quick fixes, and a growing hunger for the Word that reshapes how you love, forgive, and lead. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review to help more men find a road where real faith meets real life. What’s your one next step?

    35 min
  2. 10/28/2025

    Ep: 7 Changing Your Inner Algorithm With Scripture

    Your feed is shaping you more than you think—and not just the one on your phone. We explore how Proverbs 13:20 maps onto modern life, where “walking with the wise” looks like choosing what you linger on, who you spend time with, and how long you sit with God’s Word. The result isn’t behavior management; it’s a new inner algorithm that delivers different outcomes across your thoughts, habits, and relationships. We share candid stories about friendships that changed as faith deepened, the pull of peer pressure at any age, and the quiet responsibility that comes when people are watching—kids, spouses, coworkers, and friends who take cues from our choices. You’ll hear practical ways to set boundaries without turning your back on people: filtering shows and social content, limiting time where you’re tempted, and seeking out Bible study, prayer, and community that sharpen your soul. We unpack how small shifts—what you search for, where you stop, how long you stay—compound into a life that craves Scripture more than scrolls. We also tackle generational patterns. If you inherited compromises, you can interrupt them. Like typing new search terms, opening the Bible and returning to it consistently brings a flood of better inputs: clarity, conviction, and hope. Over time, your circle begins to reflect your pursuit—friends who pray with you, speak truth to you, and help carry the weight of real change. This is a road you don’t walk alone, and every step matters, even the hard ones. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage to reset their inputs, and leave a review so others can find the road where real faith meets real life.

    26 min
  3. 10/14/2025

    Ep 6: Why do bad things happen, and what’s my next step with God?

    What do you do when “why” won’t let you go? We open a tender, honest conversation about loss, faith, and the quiet courage it takes to keep moving when answers don’t come. Aaron shares the morning his wife died in a head‑on collision while their 16‑month‑old daughter survived—an unthinkable moment that reshaped his life and his walk with God. Together we wrestle with the hard questions people ask about suffering and a good God, then return to Scripture to find a path forward that’s real, humble, and doable. We ground our talk in Isaiah 55:8–9, James 1:2–4, and 2 Corinthians 12:9–10, exploring God’s higher ways, the formation of perseverance, and the paradox of strength in weakness. Instead of forcing explanations, we focus on the “what now”—the next right step of faith, the choice to bring raw feelings to the Lord, and the practice of trusting His character when we cannot trace His hand. Along the way, we challenge the reflex to blame God, consider how timing and providence look from a limited human view, and reflect on a childlike trust that doesn’t deny pain but refuses to be defined by it. If you’re navigating grief, a fractured relationship, or a season that won’t make sense, you’ll find language for your lament and a framework for moving forward: one prayer, one rung, one day at a time. Listen for practical encouragement, biblical insight, and a closing prayer for anyone carrying a heavy load. If this conversation helps you breathe a little deeper, share it with someone who needs hope, subscribe for more real talk about faith and life, and leave a review to help others find the show.

    30 min

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A Christian based podcast geared to men to be able to take the bible and make it applicable to each man's life on the road he travels.