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Day 1033 Dead to Sin, Alive in Choice: Winning the Battle Before It Begins Episode 78

In this episode, we unpack Romans 6:1-2 and confront the daily battle between our sin nature and the call to rise as the new man in Christ. I share personal revelations about recognizing old habits, stopping the cycle before it starts, and choosing daily ascension over regression. Discover how to sustain your resistance to temptation, measure your progress, and live fully "Dead to Sin, Alive in Choice." If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, this episode will show you the power of daily decision and conscious living in God’s design.
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Day 1032 The Temple Is Not Mine: Taking Back the Body That Belongs to God Episode 77

In this raw and honest episode, I dive into the truth that most men avoid: your body is not your own—it belongs to God. Based on 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, this stack exposes the lie that you can treat your body however you want. I break down how neglect, poor health choices, and spiritual laziness are actually signs of dishonor toward the Holy Spirit who lives in you.
This is the wake-up call to honor God by honoring your health.From gym commitment to daily walks and tracking what goes into the body, this episode is about reclaiming the temple, owning the mission, and living like the price paid for your body actually matters—because it does.
🔥 Whether you’re a man of faith, a leader, a father, or just someone tired of feeling stuck in your body—this message is for you.
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Day 1031 Stop Waiting on People: Do the Work God Gave You Episode 76

In this powerful episode of Day 1031, we dive deep into Colossians 3:23–24 to expose the hidden trap of waiting on people for validation and approval. Discover how to break free from people-pleasing, stop delaying your calling, and step fully into the work God has given you. Learn why your assignment is not a group project and how your obedience, not the opinions of others, leads to true fruit and inheritance. If you’ve been feeling stuck or hesitant, this is your wake-up call to move forward boldly, with the Lord as your guide. Stop waiting—God has already called you!
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Day 1030 The First Strike: Planting the Tree of 50,000 Fathers Episode 75

In this powerful episode, Rick shares the revelation from Acts 2:46–47 that transformed his mission—and could transform yours. Discover how daily obedience, spiritual stacking, and intentional striking can plant the seeds to restore and heal 50,000 fathers, one house at a time.
This isn’t about religion—it’s about real men, real struggle, and a real mission to bring the body of Christ into homes through conversations, connection, and communion. Learn the rhythm: Stack → Strike → Fruit, and how your consistency can lead to eternal impact.
If you’re a father, leader, or man searching for purpose, this episode is your call to step into the mission, break bread, and trust God to bring the increase.
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Rick & Lori From Rearview to Revelation: How Couples Can Break the Cycle and Ascend Together Episode 74

In Episode 74 of The Ascension of the Warrior Podcast, Rick and Lori come together to share a real, raw, and relatable conversation about marriage, grief, spiritual growth, and rising together.
Drawing from Philippians 3:12–14, they discuss how too many couples get stuck looking in the rearview mirror—reliving the past, repeating patterns, and failing to move forward. In this heartfelt episode, they open up about their personal struggles, the "wall" that shows up daily, and how their unique Bible stacking practice keeps them aligned as a couple and focused on God’s purpose.
If you've ever felt like your marriage is stuck in a rinse-and-repeat cycle... if you’re grieving, disconnected, or just tired of the flatline... this episode is for you.
💥 Learn how Bible stacking, honest conversations, and spiritual leadership can break the pattern and help couples ascend together—toward healing, growth, and the future God designed.
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Day 1029 Stack the Wall: Reframe the Struggle and Rise Episode 73

In this raw and powerful episode, we break down the cycle that keeps men stuck in the same place—recognizing the struggle, sitting back, starting over, and hitting the same wall again. Drawing from Philippians 3:13-14, I unpack the real reason why the struggle never seems to end and how to reframe it with a new story. This is for the man who knows he’s called to more, who feels the upward call of God but keeps getting pulled down by the same internal battle. Learn how to stack the wall, meet God in the middle of the fight, and rise into the life you were designed to live.
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Day 1028 Kill the Victim. Lead the Legacy Episode 72

In this powerful episode, Rick shares the life-altering revelation God gave him through Luke 9:23—a call for fathers to stop living as victims and start rising as leaders in their homes, businesses, and communities.
After 1,028 days of journaling, stacking, and seeking God daily, Rick uncovers the truth: the victim mindset is the enemy of legacy. Through personal story, spiritual insight, and battle-tested wisdom, he casts a bold vision to raise 50,000 fathers who will stop blaming, start healing, and lead with purpose.
This episode is a wake-up call for any man who’s been stuck in the story of his past and is ready to take up his cross, deny himself, and follow the King—daily.
Listen in to kill the lies, embrace the truth, and become the leader your family and the Kingdom are waiting for.
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Day 1024 When the Oxygen Runs Out: A Father’s Fight to Rise After Tragedy Episode 71

What happens when the life is sucked out of you and you’re left gasping for purpose?
In this raw and powerful episode, Rick Kauffman opens up about the moment that changed everything—the loss of his 3-year-old daughter—and the dark spiral that followed. From standing in the emergency room to placing a gun to his head eight years later, this is not just a story of grief, but of redemption, revival, and purpose.
Rick speaks directly to fathers who are barely surviving—men hiding their pain, pretending they’re fine, and silently crumbling under the weight of their past. This is your wake-up call.
You don’t have to stay in the pit.
You were made for more. You were born for battle. It’s time to grab the oxygen mask, breathe again, and rise as the warrior God created you to be.
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Day 1023 When a Father Breaks: The Truth About Grief, Guts, and God Episode 70

In Episode 70 of The Ascension of the Warrior, I speak directly to the fathers who have silently carried the unbearable pain of losing a child. If you’ve ever walked past your child’s empty room, seen your wife sobbing with a stuffed animal buried with your baby, or sat in your car screaming at God—this episode is for you.
I open up about what it means to be in that pit—when your guts are on the floor and you feel like you have nothing left to give. This is the raw, unfiltered truth about grief, silence, and the lies we tell ourselves as men. But there is a way out. There is a peak beyond the pit.
I share my 32-year journey and the birth of The Ascension of the Warrior—a movement to reach 50,000 grieving fathers and lead them back to purpose, power, and God's calling. This isn’t just my story—it’s yours too.
 
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Rick & Lori Share Grief, Green Grass, and God's Call: Why 50,000 Fathers Need to Rise - Episode 69

In this heartfelt episode, Rick and Lori share an unfiltered conversation about grief, healing, and the powerful vision God gave them to reach 50,000 fathers who have lost a child. From the memory of bronze baby shoes to the fresh start symbolized by green grass, this episode dives into the raw truth of carrying deep pain—and using that pain as fuel for purpose.
Rick reflects on the loss of his daughter Kelsey, the journey through grief that still lingers 32 years later, and the calling God placed on his life to rise, speak, and lead other grieving fathers toward healing. Together with Lori, they open up about their blended family, their struggles, and the fruit that comes from walking in obedience—even when others don’t understand the vision.
This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. One that speaks directly to the hearts of fathers, families, and believers searching for purpose beyond the pain.