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Day1058 Stop Lying to Yourself: The Truth That Sets Men Free Episode 91

In Episode 91 of The Ascension of the Warrior, Rick Kauffman exposes the brutal truth most men avoid, especially those over 50. Drawing from John 8:31-32, Rick reveals what it means to be a true disciple of Christ, and why showing up at church on Sunday isn’t enough. He opens up about the pain of losing his daughter 32 years ago, his personal health struggles, and how men stay stuck in the plateau of life because they refuse to raise their intensity and live by the Warrior’s Code. This episode is a raw, powerful challenge to stop lying to yourself and start ascending in body, being, balance, and business. If you're tired of spinning your wheels and ready to break free from mediocrity, this episode will show you how to rise.
 
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Day 1057 The Cost of a False Balance: Living Fully Aligned in Body, Being, Balance, and Business Episode 90

In today's episode of Ascension of the Warrior, we dive deep into Proverbs 11:1-2 and confront a hard truth—are we living in true alignment or lying to ourselves? Rick exposes the subtle ways we operate with a "false balance," half-showing up in our body, faith, family, and business. This powerful episode challenges men to stop just checking boxes and instead show up with full integrity in every area of life.Discover how false pride keeps us stuck, how excuses keep us trapped, and why God calls us to walk in full truth and humility. If you're tired of partial living and ready to live by the Code, this episode is a must-listen.
 
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Day 1056 Building a Family on the Rock: Choosing God Over the World Episode 89

In this heartfelt episode of The Ascension of the Warrior Podcast, Rick and Lori open up about their journey of trusting God through family challenges, military life, and blended family dynamics. They share the story of their son’s inspiring transformation and how putting God at the center of their lives changed everything—from communication, to parenting, to personal growth. Through struggles, judgments, and trials, they show how building your life on the Rock—Jesus Christ—leads to true peace and success. If you're seeking real conversations about faith, family restoration, and living God's way in a broken world, this episode will inspire you.
Discover how to move from chaos to Kingdom living, and why your foundation matters more than anything else.
 
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Day 1046 Are You Bearing Fruit—Or Just Scrolling Through Life? Episode 88

In today’s episode of Ascension of the Warrior, Rick pulls back the curtain on one of the most common yet hidden battles men face: wasting time and calling it “work.” After a morning of disconnection, distraction, and self-reflection, Rick shares how scrolling through social media for 45 minutes became a metaphor for spiritual deadness—what he calls walking dead.
If you’ve ever claimed to be committed, but your results in Body, Being, Balance, or Business say otherwise, this episode is for you. Rick walks through Proverbs 12:11 and the harsh reality that pursuing worthless things lacks sense. He shares how the Warrior’s Way and Core 4 help track what truly matters—and calls you to stop lying, tell the truth, and start producing real fruit.
This episode is a wake-up call for men who are tired of checking boxes and calling it progress. It’s time to rise, lead, and live with power—because you were not made for mindless distraction. You were made to ascend.
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Day 1045 The Man in the Mirror Is Dead: The Father Who Rose Again Episode 87

In Episode 87 of The Ascension of the Warrior Podcast, Rick Kauffman gets raw, unfiltered, and brutally honest about the man he used to see in the mirror—and the man God is calling him to become. After 32 years of hiding behind grief, guilt, and shame following the tragic loss of his 3-year-old daughter, Rick confronts the shell of the man he buried and issues a call to every father living in silence and regret: it’s time to rise.
This episode speaks directly to men struggling with identity, body image, fatherhood failure, spiritual disconnect, and the slow death of pretending everything is fine. Through heartbreak, health scares, and business breakdowns, Rick reveals how one truth changed everything: you are not the man in the mirror—you are the warrior God already sees.
If you’re tired of checking boxes, feeling invisible, and living a lie, this episode will challenge, confront, and empower you. You are not too old. You are not too broken. And it is NOT too late.
🔥 It’s time to stop hiding. It’s time to lead.It’s time to Ascend.
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Day 1044 From Pit to Peak: Breaking Free from Grief and Reaching the Peak of Prosperity Episode 86

"Don't Neglect the People." That’s Step 2 of The Ascension of the Warrior—and it's the message I unpack in today's powerful episode.
On Day 1044 of my journey, I speak directly to men who are grieving, stuck, and silently suffering—especially fathers who have lost a child. I know the weight of that pit, because I’ve lived it. But I also know there’s a peak of prosperity on the other side.
In this episode, you’ll learn:🔹 Why proximity matters and what happens when you neglect the people closest to you🔹 How grief can turn into fuel for a purpose🔹 Why truth-telling is the foundation of healing🔹 The spiritual discipline that leads to freedom
This isn't surface-level talk. It's real, raw, and redemptive.
If you’ve been hiding in silence, it’s time to speak. If you’ve been stuck, it’s time to move. This podcast is for the 50,000 fathers God is calling to rise and reclaim their families, their purpose, and their faith.
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Day 1043 From the Pit of Poverty to the Peak of Purpose: A Father’s Path to Healing After Loss Episode 85

n this powerful episode of Ascension of the Warrior, Rick Kauffman shares raw truths from his own journey through unimaginable grief—the loss of his daughter—and how it buried him in a pit of poverty far deeper than just finances. Rick opens up about the spiritual, emotional, and relational poverty that swallowed his life for decades, and how God’s call pulled him from despair to purpose.
This episode is a call to the 50,000 fathers walking the same dark road. You are not alone. Rick explains why traditional grief programs fail men, especially fathers, and lays out the first critical step in his 8-step process: asking the question, “What is God saying to you?”
If you’re stuck in grief, struggling to lead your family, or drowning in pain you’ve buried for years, this episode is for you. Rick shares how living by the Code, connecting with God, and embracing brotherhood can lead you from the pit to the peak of prosperity.
This is not a quick-fix program. This is a brotherhood. A mission. A path forged in pain but lit by God’s truth.
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You are not meant to live in the pit. It’s time to rise.

Rick & Lori Talk Proximity and Purpose: Building a Kingdom Marriage That Lasts Episode 84

In this heartfelt episode of Ascension of the Warrior, Rick and Lori open up about the power of proximity—to God, to one another, and to the people God places in our lives. Recorded after Rick’s trip to Miami for a biblical business leadership event, this Monday edition dives deep into the daily habits that have strengthened their marriage, faith, and purpose.
They share how their morning routines of prayer, Bible study, and open conversation have become the rock-solid foundation of their relationship. You’ll hear what it really looks like to live life on a mission as a couple, navigating real struggles, personal transformation, and the ongoing call to lead and serve others.
This episode isn’t just for couples—it’s for every man or woman looking to build a life of faith, leadership, and intentionality. If you’ve ever wondered how to rebuild after trauma, find your footing in a broken marriage, or finally step into the life God has designed for you, this is for you.
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Day 1037 His Confidence, My Commitment: Sustaining the Work Until Completion Episode 83

In this episode, I unpack one of the most personal revelations I've had in my 1,037-day journey. Philippians 1:6 isn’t just a verse — it’s a living blueprint of how God is not only the One who starts the work in us but promises to finish it. But here’s the catch: while God will sustain the completion, we must sustain our commitment. I’ll share the story I must tell myself daily, how to measure my progress, and the life lesson that is anchoring me today. If you’ve ever doubted whether you can finish what God started in you, this is the message you need.

Day 1036 Diligence Over Hurry: Trusting God’s Pace to Build the Mission Episode 82

In this episode, we unpack a powerful lesson from Proverbs 21:5 that could change the way you approach your mission, your business, and your life. For too long, rushing and fear of missing out (FOMO) have led to predictable poverty — not just in finances, but in relationships, purpose, and spirit. Today, we confront the truth: diligence builds what hurry destroys. I’ll share personal revelations about trusting God’s timing, building relationships into the mission, and how to walk with steady, intentional action toward true advantage. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of rushing results, this episode will give you the roadmap to slow down, build with purpose, and step into God’s blessing. Stack this episode deep — you’ll want to come back to it often.
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