Crusade with Me

You’ve heard me talk about boundaries before—why we need them, how they protect us, how they define who we are and who we are not. But today... we're going deeper. This is not just about saying no to toxic people. This is about something more fundamental: Choices. Habits. Energy. Evolution.

You see, life isn't just happening to you—it's happening through you. Your reality—your peace, your problems, your future—it's all being shaped right now by what you're doing daily, who you're allowing in, and what you're feeding your mind and spirit.

Now listen, this isn’t a PSA packed with stats and slogans. This is a conversation. This is me pulling up a chair across from you, looking you in the eyes, and saying, “Let’s try to understand this thing together—and let’s not be afraid to talk about it.”

Whether you’ve lost someone, or you're afraid for someone, or maybe you’re the one walking through that silent tunnel yourself... I want to speak gently and clearly. There is light. Even in the thickest fog.

Buckle in, because today we’re going to talk about something that might feel lost in today’s climate—common ground.

Not common sense. Not common goals. Not even common politics or beliefs. I mean the art of seeing what we share in common as human beings. The stuff underneath the noise.

This episode is about evolution—not biological, but personal. Social. Psychological. And dare I say, spiritual.

We’re calling this one: "What Do Women Really Want?" Yeah. Big question, right?

I saw a post on social media recently that said: “Women want two things: a strong bedroom game and a man who will walk away from disrespect.” And I thought—well, that sounds about right… But I’m a man. What do I really know?

So today, I brought in someone who does know— My bride of nearly four decades, my partner, my compass… my wife.

Today, we’re taking a walk—down memory lane. Not just to reminisce, but to reflect. Because this isn’t just about nostalgia... it’s about leadership—how it was, how it is, and where it’s headed.

There’s this quote from Patton that hit me like a brick to the heart:

"Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way."

Now, Patton wasn’t exactly known for being soft-spoken either. But his legacy? Leadership through clarity. Through presence. Through example.

Leadership lessons learned over the last four decades!

And whether you’ve been riding with me since episode one… or you accidentally clicked this while trying to play your favorite true crime show — I’m glad you're here.

Because this? This is not just another podcast episode. This is the start of something fresh. Something needed. This… is the relaunch of Crusade with Me!

Today’s episode is 83A in our series “The Appointed Hour: Living Like the Clock Is Ticking.”

So far, we’ve faced the big question: “What if you knew the exact day you were going to die?” Then we talked about what you’d want to do before that moment — your real bucket list.

And now… we’re getting into something trickier.

We’re calling this one: 👉🏽 “Eat, Drink, and Be... Wise?”

Because if time is short — why not just enjoy every indulgence? Why not feast, play, and coast our way to the end?

The Bible says it, doesn’t it? "Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!" — but is that permission, or is it a warning?

Let’s take that apart today. Let’s talk joy. Let’s talk self-control. Let’s talk about how to be free without being foolish.

And let’s find a way to celebrate life without losing the sacred center.

Today is Episode 82A, and we’re in the thick of a new series called “The Appointed Hour: Living Like the Clock Is Ticking.” If you missed last time, go back and catch Episode 81A — where we asked the big question: What if you knew the date you were going to die?

Now we move forward with a natural next question: What would you want to do before then? And that brings us to today’s title: 👉🏽 “Kick the Bucket: The List That Matters.”

We’re not just talking about skydiving and eating pasta in Rome. We’re talking about what actually matters. Because not everything worth doing is flashy — but it might just be holy.

Let’s talk about how to build your real list. Not the show-off list. Not the “likes” list. But the soul-deep, purpose-driven, last-breath kind of list.

We’re calling this series “The Appointed Hour: Living Like the Clock Is Ticking.”

And today’s episode — Episode 81A — asks one simple, terrifying, exhilarating question:

What if you knew the exact day and time you were going to die?

Would you live any differently?

Would you finally rest? Would you finally move? Would you finally say what needs to be said? Would you let go of the fear that’s been clinging to you like a shadow?

And what about joy?

Now, if you’ve been with me the last couple rides, you’ll know we’ve talked about more than boots, hats, or horses. We’ve been talking about a way of life. A rhythm. A code.

So today, I want to tie it all together.

We’re callin’ this final ride in the series: “The Cowboy Way.” And it’s all about how we walk through this life with quiet strength, how we take responsibility, how we enjoy the life we’ve been given, and how we ride through the storms without makin’ ‘em worse.