Path of the Cross Podcast

Zach Schumaker
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Raw testimonies, deep theology, and historical truth. Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we move beyond surface-level answers to uncover the unshakeable truth of the Gospel. From stories of redemption to hard-hitting apologetics and church history, we don't just tell you what to believe—we help you understand why. We cover: Testimonies Apologetics Theology Culture Subscribe to deepen your faith and sharpen your mind. Pick up your cross and walk with us.

  1. 2d ago

    Scott McDowell: Why Gen Z Apologetics Requires Hard Truths, Local Serving & Real Accountability

    Third-generation apologist and content creator Scott McDowell joins Zach Schumaker on the Path of the Cross Podcast (Episode 42) to break down his personal journey out of hidden addiction, stepping out of the shadows of his father (Sean McDowell) and grandfather (Josh McDowell), and equipping Gen Z with an unshakeable, intellectually grounded faith. In this episode:Scott McDowell opens up about what it truly means to grow up inside one of the most iconic families in modern Christian apologetics while privately wrestling with personal pride and a hidden addiction to pornography that began in middle school. Scott reveals the exact moment his life shifted—choosing to stop relying on natural talent and family coattails, confessing his struggles to his loved ones, and embracing the hard discipline of daily repentance. Scott breaks down why Gen Z is currently experiencing a spiritual awakening driven by a reaction to cultural evil and shallow millennial "be whoever you want to be" messaging. He shares the Billy Graham and Bill Bright method of mastering one book of the Bible per month, why apologists must go deep before they go wide on social media, and how serving on his local church greeting team transformed his pride into genuine humility. He also addresses why doubt is essential to faith, how to handle relational objections to God, and why true Christian masculinity requires young men to do hard things every single day. About Scott McDowell: Role: Digital Communicator, Christian Apologist, and Youth Pastor at Seacoast Grace Church. Family Legacy: Son of Dr. Sean McDowell and Grandson of Josh McDowell (Evidence That Demands a Verdict, More Than a Carpenter). Ministry Focus: On-the-ground digital outreach, high school/college evangelism, and equipping Gen Z with biblical literacy. ⏱️ Chapters:00:00 - Introduction: Unshakable Faith in a Skeptical Digital Era01:23 - The McDowell Legacy: Pride, Pressure, and Growing Up in Apologetics02:35 - Breaking the Secret Addiction: Confessing Pornography & Finding Grace04:02 - The Turning Point: Choosing to Do Hard Things for Christ05:55 - Knowing About God vs. Truly Knowing the Person of Jesus07:49 - The Instant Transformation: Speech, Temper, and Purity Shifts10:00 - Sanctification is a Slow Process: Staying the Course11:58 - Go Sin No More: Changing the Disciplines of Your Daily Life14:06 - The Power of Music: Why What You Consume Impacts Your Soul16:16 - Loving Your Brother: Sacrificing Freedoms to Keep Others From Stumbling28:00 - Having the Hard Conversations: Apologizing and Seeking Forgiveness30:20 - The Weight Off Your Shoulders: The Freedom of Confession32:40 - Combating Biblical Illiteracy in Gen Z33:45 - The Billy Graham Method: Mastering One Book of the Bible a Month37:00 - Why Gen Z is Seeking Spiritual Truth: Evil, Epstein, and Purpose40:30 - Objective Purpose: Why "Be Who You Want to Be" Has Failed42:05 - Know Your Why: Grounding Your Life in Historical Truth44:00 - Relational Objections: How to Answer the Hard Questions46:15 - Asking Questions Back: Following the Model of Jesus48:00 - It’s Okay to Say "I Don't Know": Honesty in Evangelism50:20 - Doubt vs. Unbelief: Why Asking Questions Strengthens Faith52:10 - Where to Start Today: Scripture, Books, and Local Church Planting54:00 - Overcoming Church Hurt: Is it the Church’s Fault or Yours?56:05 - The Transition to College: Making Faith Your Own58:22 - Loving Non-Believers Without Compromising Your Identity01:01:00 - Social Media Discipleship Warning: Never Let Public Ministry Outweigh Private Worship01:05:40 - Suffering and Christ: Why Christianity Doesn't Promise Comfort01:08:05 - If It Was Easy, Everybody Would Do It01:09:30 - Scott McDowell’s Legacy: Loving Family Well & Faithfulness #ScottMcDowell #PathOfTheCross #ChristianApologetics #SeanMcDowell #JoshMcDowell #GenZFaith #OvercomingPornography #BiblicalLiteracy #ChristianPodcast #Discipleship

  2. Sep 21

    "Why I Left SEC Basketball For Full-Time Ministry" | Chad Prewett Exposes The College Awakening

    Former Auburn Basketball Coach Chad Prewett joins Zach Schumaker on Path of the Cross Podcast (Episode 41) to detail his shocking exit from the peak of SEC college hoops, stepping out of Bruce Pearl’s staff, and leading a generational spiritual movement sweeping college campuses across America. In this episode:Chad Prewett pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to walk away from a high-profile coaching career at Auburn University to follow an absolute mandate from God. After winning 10 state championships and spending over a decade building one of the nation's premier basketball programs alongside Bruce Pearl, Chad made the bold decision to transition into full-time ministry. Alongside his wife Tanya, Chad co-leads Unite US—a rapidly expanding movement that has drawn over 180,000 students across 30+ college campuses, witnessing more than 26,000 young people give their lives to Christ and thousands getting baptized in spontaneous campus waters. Chad breaks down the raw realities of growing up without a father in South Alabama, meeting Jesus radically at age 18, and bringing real spiritual accountability directly into SEC locker rooms. He offers direct, unfiltered counsel on overcoming male pride, restoring the biblical role of fatherhood, abiding daily in Christ, and stepping into dark collegiate environments to shine an unshakeable light. About Chad Prewett: Role: Co-Leader of Unite US / Former Assistant Coach & Director of Operations at Auburn University Coaching Resume: 10 State High School Championships, 2019 SEC Tournament Championship, 2019 NCAA Final Four appearance with Auburn Basketball. Mission Focus: Campus revival, male discipleship, and mobilising athletes for full-time Kingdom impact. ⏱️ Chapters:00:00 - Introduction: Walking Away From SEC Basketball01:34 - Meeting Jesus at 18: From Addiction and Pride to Radical Grace04:40 - Be Present Where Your Feet Are: Overcoming the Ladder-Climbing Trap07:10 - Bringing the Kingdom into Auburn Basketball’s Locker Room09:38 - Preparation Meets Faith: The Formula for Spiritual Miracles11:41 - The 3-Year Prayer Walk: Hearing God Say "GO"14:00 - Discipling the Modern Athlete in the Era of NIL and Egos18:10 - Disarming Hardened Hearts Through Radical Vulnerability21:58 - Identity vs. Purpose: Stop Searching for What to Do Before Who You Are24:00 - Learning to Pivot: How Basketball Game-Planning Prepares You for Life26:05 - Hearing God’s Voice: Trusting the Lamp Unto Your Feet28:38 - Breaking the Fatherless Curse: Raising Daughters to Love Jesus33:00 - Vulnerability in the Home: Tearing Down the Walls of Fake Masculinity37:03 - Slaying Male Pride: Why Pride is the Ultimate Downfall of Men41:28 - The Birth of Unite US: 5 Small-Group Girls Praying on Auburn’s Campus43:48 - The Spontaneous Pond Baptisms: 300 Students in 3 Hours45:05 - The Boldest Generation: Why Gen Z is Running to Biblical Truth49:15 - Taking Light Into Dark Places: How Revival Touches Every Sphere53:38 - Do Not Despise Small Beginnings: The Power of Persistent Prayer56:48 - Advice for Men: How to Lead Your Wife & Family as a Man of God59:35 - Chad Prewett's Legacy: Leaving Every Ounce on the Field for Christ #ChadPrewett #PathOfTheCross #UniteUS #AuburnBasketball #BrucePearl #CollegeRevival #CampusMinistry #FaithAndSports #ChristianPodcast #Discipleship #PathOfTheCross Episode 41

  3. Sep 7

    "The Church Has Become Weak" | Joshua Haymes on Christian Nationalism & Fighting for the West

    In This Episode We sit down with former Los Angeles church planter Joshua Haymes to break down the radical theological shifts that reshaped his entire approach to ministry. Joshua confronts the quiet, defensive pietism defining the modern Western church, transforming it into a passive club managing its own cultural defeat while sitting in holy huddles on a sinking ship. Joshua shares his journey from a Southern Baptist upbringing to a convinced Presbyterian theology, detailing how understanding the absolute lordship of Jesus Christ over every square inch of human existence changed his life. He maps out the clear structural distinctions between pre-millennialism, amillennialism, and post-millennialism, explaining how planning to win shifts your worldview across generations. Finally, Joshua delivers an unfiltered warning regarding the biological and civilizational devastation caused by pornography addiction, provides concrete steps for young men to build local political coalitions, and outlines why establishing uncompromised, explicitly Christian civil magistrates is the only way to safeguard the future of Western civilization. Ministry Core: Host of the Reformation Red Pill Podcast; advocate for post-millennial optimism, explicitly Christian civil governance, and localized multi-generational patriarchies. Focus Areas: Reclaiming public institutions, exposing structural spiritual warfare, and building disciplined, self-controlled men of God. Key Principles: Utilizing politics as a righteous tool to love your neighbor, enforce justice, and honor the sovereign king. 00:00 - Introduction: The Fierce Remnant Demanding Absolute Lordship 01:34 - From Baptist to Presbyterian: Surviving a Wandering Season 02:55 - The Baptism Hold: Reclaiming Formative Family Investments at 18 04:20 - Greenhouse Effect Seasons: Rapid Maturity in the Face of Worldly Vices 06:15 - From Theater Major to Religion Major: Trading the Mantle for the Pulpit 07:18 - Online Sermons vs. Strict Mantles: The Warning Against Baby Influencers 08:45 - The Three Soils: Discerning Quick Flames from Good Root Structures 16:48 - Abraham Kuyper Blueprint: The Square Inches Jesus Claims as Sovereign King 18:22 - The Great Commission Counter-Attack: Why It Is Not a Kamikaze Mission 26:15 - Paul Washer’s Warning: Hunting a Generation Void of True Patriarchs 37:55 - Hands and Feet: Understanding Pornography as a Neutering Drug 54:02 - Reclaiming the Public Square: Restoring Common Sense to the Culture 55:20 - Joshua Haymes' Legacy: Training a Generation of Disciplined Warriors 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to never miss an episode!📢 Share this message with someone who needs encouragement today. Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast?si=I8aPszhY_vvQbveb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/ X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumaker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/ Path of the Cross Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314 About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters. Check out my other shows: The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/@theschuzshow/featured The Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIronCompassShow #JoshuaHaymes #PathOfTheCross #ReformationRedPill #ChristianNationalism #PostMillennialism #PublicSquare #ChurchHistory #BiblicalMasculinity #ChristianPodcast #DefendTheWest #PathOfTheCross About Joshua Haymes⏱️ ChaptersConnect With Zach and Path of the Cross

  4. Aug 24

    Danny Burmawi: The Truth About Sharia, Political Islam & the Silence of the Pulpit

    Theological scholar and best-selling author Danny Burmawi joins Zach Schumaker on the Path of the Cross Podcast to expose the paralyzing confusion within Western civilization, dismantle multicultural myths, and deliver an unfiltered warning regarding the structural expansion of political Islam. Born in Jordan and deeply immersed in traditional Islamic theology, Danny shares his dramatic journey to the cross—noting that he didn't find Christ, but Christ actively pursued him. As the president of the Ideological Defense Institute and author of Islam, Israel and the West, Danny pulls back the curtain on structural ideological warfare. In this episode, he breaks down the core differences between performance-based fear and biblical grace, the realities of apostasy in honor-shame cultures, and why treating Sharia as a private religious choice rather than a foreign political constitution is a suicidal mistake for Western democracies. He also confronts the corporate "club" model of modern megachurches and calls for believers to step back into the public square to defend God's sovereignty. Credentials: Master of Theological Studies (MTS); President of the Ideological Defense Institute. Literary Work: Author of Islam, Israel and the West: An Ex-Muslim's Analysis. Focus: Apologetics, cultural preservation, defense of Western liberty, and reclaiming the gospel of radical grace. 00:00 - Introduction: Exposing the Structural Warfare on the West 01:13 - The Performance Trap: Shifting from Islamic Fear to Radical Grace 02:40 - The Jordan Conversion: When Christ Reclaims a Soul in the Bubble 03:50 - The Honor-Shame Culture: Why Leaving Islam Targets the Tribe 05:22 - Exposing Sharia: Why Islamic Law Alters the Penal Code 06:40 - The Deactivation Myth: Dubai, Qatar, and the Illusion of Sharia Prosperity 09:15 - Cultural Relativism: Reclaiming the Superiority of Christian Civilization 12:20 - Juxtaposition of Laws: Sharia Courts vs. The United States Constitution 15:10 - Individual Liberties: The True Blindspots Americans Fail to See 17:45 - The Suicide of Democracy: How Fascism Exploits Open Public Squares 20:15 - Demography is Destiny: Vetting Immigration and Ideological Scrutiny 22:30 - The Useful Idiots: Why the New Generation Has Learned to Hate the West 25:10 - The Megachurch Club: Why Pastors Shy Away from Offending Budgets 27:15 - Escaping Paradise: Dismantling Pagan Concepts of Heaven and Eternity 29:40 - Nehemiah’s Wall: Building the Progressive Kingdom of God on Earth 32:15 - Sugar-Coated Messages: The Chicago M&M Experiment vs. Unfiltered Truth 34:45 - The Unconditional Ransom: Why Free Grace Drives True Human Obedience 37:05 - The Prodigal Return: The Lincoln Slave Market Paradigm 39:43 - Idolatry of Performance: Reclaiming Soli Deo Gloria Alone 41:10 - Homosexuality and Sovereignty: Why God Alone Defines Gender and Marriage 42:50 - Turning the Other Cheek: The Left-Hand Backhand Cultural Context 50:20 - The Line In the Sand: How Tucker Carlson Fractures Evangelical Support for Israel 52:45 - The 9-Mile Boundary: The Tactical Realities of the West Bank and Gaza 55:30 - Danny Burmawi’s Final Legacy: A Builder Who Clear-Cut the Gospel About Path of the Cross: Hosted by Zach Schumaker, the Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies, apologetics, Bible history, and deep theological truth. Subscribe on YouTube: Path of the Cross Podcast Follow Zach Schumaker: Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok | LinkedIn Follow the Podcast: Instagram | Facebook Other Shows: The SchuZ Show | The Iron Compass 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Share this episode with someone who needs it today! #DannyBurmawi #PathOfTheCross #PoliticalIslam #ShariaLaw #WesternCivilization #Apologetics #ExMuslim #ChristianPodcast #DefendTheWest #RadicalGrace About Danny Burmawi⏱️ ChaptersConnect & Support

  5. Aug 10

    "Comfort is a False Illusion": David Leonard Exposes the Fluff of Modern Worship Culture

    Grammy-nominated worship artist, songwriter, and producer David Leonard joins host Zach Schumaker on the Path of the Cross Podcast. Together, they strip away the polished production of the modern church stage to discuss the raw reality of finding God in the lowest valleys of human grief. In this episode, David—formerly one half of the critically acclaimed duo All Sons and Daughters—pulls back the curtain on the unscriptured moments that redefine a believer's faith. He opens up about his family's terrifying medical crisis in March 2026, the deceptive illusion of comfort in Western society, and what it felt like to sing his generation-defining anthem, "Great Are You Lord," over his daughter's hospital bed while her life hung in the balance. 00:00 - Introduction: Worship forged in the valleys of real life. 01:10 - Family Roots: Seeing 40 years of pastoral ministry through his father. 02:35 - The Take-Back Temptation: The continuous ebbs and flows of surrendering your life to Christ. 03:50 - The Illusion of Comfort: Why modern well-being can blind us to the Father. 05:15 & 09:10 - Fighting for His Daughter: Entering a desperate season of intercession during a real-time medical miracle in March 2026. 06:45 - Legacy Lessons: Choosing to learn from every single failure. 11:30 - The Power of Desperation: Why the Father loves to hear His children cry out honestly. 12:50 - The Early Days: The unexpected Nashville record deal that intercepted his college plans. 14:10 - Grammys & Industry Noise: The out-of-body experience of a Grammy nomination and shifting the Christian music landscape toward authenticity. 15:30 - Ground-Level Ministry: Prioritizing neighborhood community and sitting in the quiet corners with people who have raw questions. 23:45 - The New Wave: Spotlighting pure artistry and the remnant (Caleb King, Lily Hoon). 30:50 - Processing Grief: Walking through the heavy loss of three grandparents in a single season. 32:20 - "Great Are You Lord": The surprising backstory behind the anthem they initially thought was just "fine." Career Highlights: Grammy-nominated solo artist and producer; former member of All Sons and Daughters; former touring member of NEEDTOBREATHE. Generational Anthems: Co-writer of modern worship staples "Great Are You Lord" and "Light A Fire." Ministry Core: Focused on grit, vulnerability, and ground-level neighborhood community over commercialized performance packages. Connect: Official Website | Instagram: @davidleonardmusic Hosted by Zach Schumaker, the Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. The show explores apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer—helping you discover not just what to believe, but why it matters. Subscribe on YouTube: Path of the Cross Podcast Follow Zach Schumaker: Instagram | X (Twitter) | Facebook | TikTok | LinkedIn Follow the Podcast: Instagram | Facebook Other Shows: The SchuZ Show | The Iron Compass Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated. Share this message with someone who needs encouragement in their valley today! ⏱️ Chapters & Key TopicsAbout David LeonardAbout Path of the Cross📢 Connect with Zach & the Podcast#DavidLeonard #PathOfTheCross #WorshipMusic #GreatAreYouLord #ChristianArtist #FaithThroughGrief #MiracleInMarch #WorshipUnplugged #ChristianPodcast #AllSonsAndDaughters

  6. Jul 27

    "You Know About Him, But You Don't Know Him" | Landon MacDonald Exposes Modern Church Culture

    Pastor Landon MacDonald joins Zach Schumaker on the Path of the Cross Podcast to confront a quiet crisis sweeping through Western church culture: widespread biblical illiteracy. Landon—the lead teaching pastor at Mission Church in Gilbert, Arizona—unpacks a critical reality facing modern believers: how easily Christians can master the complex lore of fictional universes while failing to trace the single, unified narrative running through Scripture. He gets transparent about his own pivotal breakthrough at Moody Bible Institute when he realized he knew more about God than he actually knew Him, breaks down the structural architecture of the Old Testament (including the chiastic structure of Leviticus), and pulls back the curtain on his viral Phoenix billboard experiment. 00:00 - Introduction: Dismantling the Crisis of Biblical Illiteracy 01:15 - Landon's Testimony: Moving Past Camp Salvation Decisions 03:10 - The Dorm Room Prayer: Knowing About God vs. Knowing Him Personally 04:45 - Motive Matters: Why the Pharisees Misunderstood Eternal Life 06:10 - The Lord of the Rings Parallel: Is the Text Simple or Deeply Complex? 07:55 - Embracing the Sermon on the Mount as a Binding Way of Life 09:40 - The Fruit Tree Timeline: Abiding in the Water vs. Performing 11:20 - Childlike Faith: What Genuinely Moves the Heart of Jesus 13:10 - Secret Waterfalls in Hawaii: A Family Lesson in Relentless Trust 15:15 - The Western Blindspot: Why Collective Faith Alters Miracle Tracking 16:45 - The Quiet Crisis: Internet Gossip Culture & Deep Devotional Loss 18:15 - Power Gifts vs. Personality Tests: Stop Crossing Out the Sign Gifts 20:10 - The Theology Trap: When Academic Thought Replaces a Loving Relationship 21:20 - The Three Pillars of a Home Church: Bible, Spirit, and Spiritual Gifts 22:30 - Discerning the Voice of the Spirit vs. The Accusatory Patterns of the Enemy 24:50 - Translation Wars: Why Landon Prefers ESV & Re-Evaluating the 1611 KJV 26:15 - The Message & The Passion: The Proper Place for Scriptural Paraphrases 27:30 - The Office Fandom: Why Canonical Content Familiarity Matters in the Faith 29:20 - Double-Minded Wilderness: Overcoming High School Conflicting Thoughts 31:20 - The Litmus Test: Where to Actually Start Reading the Word of God 32:45 - Scrapbooks and Genealogies: How to Read Different Literary Genres Accurately 34:10 - The Leviticus Code: Unlocking the Masterful Chiastic Center Focus 37:05 - Dumb Starbucks & COVID Creativity: The Origin of the Billboard Experiment 49:30 - Baptism Boundaries 54:30 - Relaunching the Landon MacDonald Audio Podcast Network Website: https://www.missionaz.org/ Instagram: @landon_macdonald YouTube: @PastorLandon / Kids Bible Study Animations Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast?si=I8aPszhY_vvQbveb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/ X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Path of the Cross IG: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/ About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters. #LandonMacDonald #PathOfTheCross #MissionChurch #BiblicalLiteracy #TheologyAMA #BibleStudy #SpiritFilled #ChristianPodcast #Faith ⏱️ Chapters:🔗 Connect with Pastor Landon MacDonald & Mission Church:🔗 Connect With Zach and Path of the Cross

  7. Jul 13

    "Pornography is a Dopamine Trap" | Caleb Rouse Exposes the Threat to Christian Marriage

    Relationship counselor and author Caleb Rouse joins Zach Schumaker on the Path of the Cross Podcast to dismantle toxic modern dating patterns, process catastrophic grief, and rebuild an uncompromised framework for biblical marriage. In this episode, we sit down with the co-author of Whole Hearted Love to untangle the emotional barriers and defensive walls quietly dismantling modern relationships. Caleb shares his raw personal testimony of his "three dominoes" season—when a career-ending back injury, the sudden death of his grandfather on his birthday, and a devastating breakup shattered his worldly identity in a matter of days. Caleb shifts the conversation away from the superficial "dopamine hits" of secular dating apps, revealing the psychological and physiological damage of pornography on masculinity and marital intimacy. He outlines the critical parameters for healing past trauma, explains why "test-driving before marriage" is a statistical lie, and shares how a daily commitment to gratitude can shift your spirit out of severe isolation. Whether you are navigating a prolonged season of single waiting or fighting to restore communication within your marriage, this interview delivers the uncompromised truth needed to walk in total freedom. About Caleb Rouse: Publications: Co-Author of Whole Hearted Love, Author of 52 Prayers for My Wife. 🔗 Connect with Caleb & Stephanie Rouse: Website: https://www.calebandstephanie.com/ ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 04:20 - The Wild Phase: Attempting to Find Hope in the Club Scene 06:58 - Catching Sight of Stephanie: A Visual Vision of True Worship 08:44 - The One-Year Wait: Guarding Gateways & Purging Fleshly Desires 16:40 - Toxic Cycles vs. Freedom Cycles: Overcoming Trauma Exposure 18:50 - Shifting the Paradigm: Turning Anger into an Active Walk with Christ 26:40 - The Pandemic of Biblical Illiteracy in Western Church Culture 30:55 - Contract vs. Covenant: The True Definition of a Biblical Marriage 32:40 - The Nine-Month Rule: Why Relationships Built on "Vibe" Die 34:55 - The 90th Percentile Statistic: Why Active Community Saves Marriages 37:30 - Layers of Addiction: Exposing the Underlying Factors of Pornography 38:45 - Anxious Women and Avoidant Men: The Trauma Attract Loop 51:00 - Beauty from Ashes: The Fertility Crisis and the Loss of Twin Boys 54:45 - Essentials vs. Bonuses: Rigid Standards for a Lifelong Partner 01:01:10 - Courting vs. Swipe Culture: Why Family Should Vet Your Dates 01:03:30 - Is There "The One"? Trusting God's Explicit Placement 01:08:40 - Caleb Rouse's Legacy: A Faithful Steward Who Led His Wife Closer to Jesus 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe to never miss an episode! 📢 Share this message with someone who needs encouragement today. Connect With Path of the Cross Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast?si=I8aPszhY_vvQbveb Follow Zach Schumaker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/ X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumaker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/ Path of the Cross Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314 About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters. Check out my other shows: The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/@theschuzshow/featured The Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIronCompassShow Hashtags: #CalebRouse #PathOfTheCross #WholeHeartedLove #ModernDatingIsBroken #ChristianMarriage #PornographyAddictionRehab #PurityCulture #BiblicalCounseling #FaithOverGrief #RelationshipGoals #CovenantNotContract #SpiritualGrowth

  8. Jun 29

    "The Pro-Life Movement Failed": Bradley Pierce Exposes the Compromise of Incremental Laws

    Constitutional Attorney Bradley Pierce joins Zach Schumaker to expose the hidden compromises of the pro-life movement and present the urgent, biblical case for the total abolition of abortion.In this episode:We sit down with constitutional lawyer and President of the Foundation to Abolish Abortion, Bradley Pierce. Having practiced for nearly two decades and written legislation across more than 30 states—including filing an influential brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson decision—Bradley breaks down the stark theological and legal divide between being "pro-life" and being an "abolitionist." He uncovers the devastating loop of modern incremental laws, explaining how current "pro-life" bills explicitly grant legal immunity to self-induced chemical abortions and fail to establish absolute equal protection for the unborn.Bradley also opens up about his personal walk with Jesus, the deep spiritual weight of handling four family miscarriages, and the immense blessing of raising 12 children with his wife in a culture defined by convenience and selfishness. He issues a fierce warning regarding America's collective blood guilt, the privatization of the modern pulpit, and why our society must repent of secular pragmatism to stand fully on the authority of God's Word. ⏱️ Chapters:00:00 - Introduction: The Post-Roe Legal Illusion01:30 - Bradley’s Testimony: Surrendering Everything at the Cross 06:10 - Exposing the 2013 Texas Pro-Life Bill: Legitimizing Roe?16:40 - The Science of Fertilization: Unique DNA vs. The Subhuman Delusion21:10 - The Court Pivot: Shifting the Criminal Definition of "Personhood"?31:40 - Partiality in Judgment: The Biblical Mandate Against Legal Exceptions35:20 - The Stark Difference: Pro-Life Pragmatism vs. Abolitionist Repentance39:00 - The Deterrence Factor: Does Outlawing Sins Ever Actually Eliminate Them?42:15 - The Chemical Abortion Reality: 31,000 Mailbox Pills Shipping into Texas45:30 - Psalm 82 Breakdown: How Rulers and Judges Defend the Unjust49:15 - The Privatized Pulpit: Why Pastors Avoid the Giants in the Land53:00 - Sowing the Seeds: The Day-to-Day Work of Drafting Vital Legislation55:40 - Blood Guilt: Exposing the True Societal Judgment Sweeping America01:00:15 - Propaganda Words: Why We Cannot Treat Murder as "Healthcare"01:03:30 - Be Fruitful and Multiply: The Blessed Command of Children01:07:00 - Managing 12 Kids While Running a Successful Legal Practice01:10:45 - The Loss of Miscarriage: Seeing the Humanity of a Developing Child01:13:20 - Bradley's Legacy: Following the Lord Fully Like Caleb🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to never miss an episode! 📢 Share this message with someone who needs encouragement today.Connect With Zach and Path of the Cross Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast?si=I8aPszhY_vvQbvebFollow Zach Schumaker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/ X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumaker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/Path of the Cross Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters.Check out my other shows: The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/@theschuzshow/featured #BradleyPierce #PathOfTheCross #AbolishAbortion #ProLifeVsAbolitionist #SupremeCourt #DobbsDecision #EqualProtection #ConstitutionalLaw #ChristianApologetics #Psalm82 #PrebornHumanRights #TheSchuZShow #POTCP

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Raw testimonies, deep theology, and historical truth. Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we move beyond surface-level answers to uncover the unshakeable truth of the Gospel. From stories of redemption to hard-hitting apologetics and church history, we don't just tell you what to believe—we help you understand why. We cover: Testimonies Apologetics Theology Culture Subscribe to deepen your faith and sharpen your mind. Pick up your cross and walk with us.

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