Crusade with Me

Dave McKee
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Crusade With Me! explores the mysteries of faith, human nature, history, culture, suffering, purpose, and the unseen forces shaping our lives. Together, we will follow the questions wherever they lead—through ancient wisdom, Scripture, everyday experience, and the deepest longings of the human heart. This is not a crusade against people. It is a crusade against distraction, deception, shallow answers, and everything that keeps us from seeking what is true. We may not begin with certainty. But we will not be afraid to ask. Slow down. Listen closely. Question deeply. The Truth is worth seeking. Join the crusade.

  1. 3d ago

    The Conclusion To The Matter

    For six episodes we've been asking difficult questions. Why do we feel like there has to be more than this? Why can't we sit still? Why has wonder faded? Why are we more connected than ever, yet increasingly alone? Why won't our minds ever stop talking? What did ancient wisdom know that we've forgotten? Now we arrive where King Solomon finally arrived after chasing pleasure, success, wealth, wisdom, work, and every earthly pursuit imaginable. "The conclusion, when everything has been heard, is this: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person." — Ecclesiastes 12:13 In this concluding episode of the Attention series, we follow Solomon's final words to the One who gives life its meaning. The search for purpose doesn't end with philosophy. It doesn't end with self-improvement. It doesn't even end with wisdom itself. It ends with Christ. Only in Him do our restless hearts find rest, our wandering minds find peace, and our endless search finally find its home. This isn't simply the end of a series. It's an invitation to begin the journey that truly matters.

    The Conclusion To The Matter

  2. 5d ago

    What Ancient Wisdom Knows That Modern Life Forgot

    For centuries, humanity searched for wisdom not because life was easy—but because it wasn't. Today we have more information than any generation in history, yet anxiety, distraction, loneliness, and exhaustion continue to rise. We know more... but are we actually becoming wiser? In this episode of Crusade With Me!, we step away from the endless noise of modern life and listen to voices that have endured for thousands of years. From King Solomon and Ecclesiastes to the wisdom of the early Church, we explore truths that technology cannot replace and progress cannot improve. What if the life you're searching for isn't found in something new—but in something we've forgotten? If you've ever wondered why life feels rushed, scattered, and strangely empty despite having more than ever before, this conversation is for you. Because ancient wisdom wasn't trying to make life easier. It was trying to teach us how to truly live.

    What Ancient Wisdom Knows That Modern Life Forgot

  3. Jul 23

    Why Your Mind Never Stops Talking

    Have you ever noticed that your mind almost never becomes quiet? It replays yesterday. It worries about tomorrow. It imagines conversations that never happen. And somehow, in all that noise, we mistake every thought for the truth. In this episode of Crusade With Me!, we journey inward to explore one of life's greatest battles—the conversation happening inside our own minds. Together we'll explore: • Why our thoughts seem to run endlessly. • Why attention follows whatever we repeatedly think about. • What ancient wisdom teaches about stillness, silence, and clarity. • How to stop believing every thought that enters your mind. • And how practicing attention can lead us toward genuine peace. The goal isn't to silence your mind. It's to become wise enough to choose which thoughts deserve your attention. Because between every thought... there is a choice. And perhaps that's where wisdom has been waiting all along. Join me as the Attention Series continues and discover why peace isn't something we find... It's something we practice. Attention isn't just what you give. It's the life you build. Continue the journey next episode as we explore What Ancient Wisdom Knows That Modern Life Forgot.

    Why Your Mind Never Stops Talking

  4. Jul 21

    Why We Feel More Connected Than Ever...Yet More Lonely Than Ever

    We have thousands of followers, hundreds of contacts, and endless ways to communicate. Yet loneliness has quietly become one of the defining struggles of our time. How did we become so connected... and so alone? In this episode of Crusade With Me!, we explore the difference between communication and genuine relationship. Technology has made it easier than ever to reach one another, but true connection requires something far more valuable—our attention. Together we'll ask: • Have we mistaken contact for connection? • Why does presence matter more than proximity? • What can ancient wisdom teach us about friendship, community, and belonging? • And what simple practices can help us recover meaningful relationships in a distracted world? Perhaps the opposite of loneliness isn't popularity. Perhaps it's presence. Join us as we continue the Attention Series and discover why giving someone your undivided attention may be one of the greatest acts of love we can offer.

    Why We Feel More Connected Than Ever...Yet More Lonely Than Ever

  5. Jul 16

    Why You've Lost Your Sense of Wonder: and How to Get it Back

    When was the last time something truly left you speechless? We carry supercomputers in our pockets, watch rockets land themselves, and can speak with someone on the other side of the world in an instant. Yet somehow, we've become harder to amaze than ever before. Maybe the world hasn't become less extraordinary. Maybe we've simply stopped paying attention. In this episode of Crusade With Me!, Dave explores why wonder quietly disappears—not all at once, but beneath layers of busyness, distraction, certainty, and constant noise. Together we'll ask whether our loss of wonder has also become a loss of wisdom, gratitude, and our ability to recognize truth when it's standing right in front of us. This isn't about becoming childish. It's about recovering the childlike curiosity that once made every sunrise, every conversation, and every ordinary moment feel full of possibility. What if the greatest discoveries of your life aren't waiting somewhere else... What if they're waiting for you to slow down long enough to notice? If you've felt distracted, restless, or like life has become something to manage instead of something to marvel at, this conversation is for you. Because perhaps the most important question isn't what you've accomplished this week... It's this: What truly filled you with wonder?

    Why You've Lost Your Sense of Wonder: and How to Get it Back

  6. Jul 14

    Why We Can't Sit Still?

    Why is silence so uncomfortable? Why do we instinctively reach for our phones, turn on the television, scroll social media, or fill every empty moment with noise? Maybe the problem isn't that we've forgotten how to rest. Maybe we're afraid of what we'll discover when everything finally becomes quiet. In Part Two of the Attention series, we explore one of the defining struggles of modern life: our inability to simply be still. From endless distractions to relentless busyness, we've become experts at avoiding silence—even though silence has always been the place where wisdom, healing, and the voice of God are most often found. Together we'll examine why our culture keeps us constantly occupied, what ancient Christian and timeless wisdom traditions have to teach us about stillness, and why recovering our attention may be the first step toward recovering our souls. If you've ever felt exhausted despite never slowing down, restless even when life is going well, or strangely uncomfortable whenever everything finally becomes quiet... this episode is for you. The greatest battle for your life may not be over your time. It may be over your attention.

    Why We Can't Sit Still?

  7. Jul 9

    There Has to be More Than This

    Have you ever looked around at your life—even a good life—and quietly thought, there has to be more than this. You're not alone. In Part 1 of our new seven-part series, Attention, we begin exploring one of the most important questions of our time: What is capturing our attention, and where is it leading us? We chase success, entertainment, possessions, relationships, accomplishments, and endless distractions, hoping they'll satisfy the restless longing inside us. Yet no matter how much we consume, the feeling remains: there has to be more. What if that longing isn't a flaw to overcome, but a compass pointing us toward something greater? Drawing from Scripture, timeless wisdom, and honest life experience, we'll examine why the human heart is never fully satisfied by the temporary and how our attention shapes the people we become. Before we can discover what deserves our attention, we first have to recognize why we're so easily distracted. This episode lays the foundation for the entire series and invites you to slow down, ask the deeper questions, and begin turning your attention toward what truly lasts. Join Dave and Kat as we begin the journey. Series: Attention (Part 1 of 7)

    There Has to be More Than This

  8. Jul 7

    A Place Worth Praying For

    As America celebrated its 250th birthday, it's worth asking a deeper question: What does true freedom really look like? In this special episode of Crusade With Me!, Dave and Kat reflect on the blessings of living in America, the sacrifices that have preserved our liberties, and the legacy we hope to leave for future generations. Together, they explore one of the most powerful chapters in Scripture—Romans 8—where the Apostle Paul reminds us that the greatest freedom isn't political or national, but spiritual. America can protect many freedoms, but only Christ can set us free from sin, guilt, fear, and condemnation. Join us as we celebrate our nation's past while fixing our eyes on an even greater Kingdom—one that cannot be shaken. Whether you're reflecting on America's history, your family's legacy, or your own walk with Christ, this conversation will challenge you to consider where your ultimate hope truly rests. Featured Scripture: Romans 8 Questions we'll wrestle with: What are you most grateful for about America?What freedom has Jesus given you that no nation ever could?What legacy of faith will you leave for the next generation?The question we hope every listener leaves asking: If America became less free tomorrow, would Christ still be enough? Thank you for walking this journey with us. May God continue to bless America—and may He first transform our hearts.

    A Place Worth Praying For
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Crusade With Me! explores the mysteries of faith, human nature, history, culture, suffering, purpose, and the unseen forces shaping our lives. Together, we will follow the questions wherever they lead—through ancient wisdom, Scripture, everyday experience, and the deepest longings of the human heart. This is not a crusade against people. It is a crusade against distraction, deception, shallow answers, and everything that keeps us from seeking what is true. We may not begin with certainty. But we will not be afraid to ask. Slow down. Listen closely. Question deeply. The Truth is worth seeking. Join the crusade.

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  • Creator
    Dave McKee
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    171
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dave McKee
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    Crusade with Me