Ascension of the Warrior - Master Craftsman’s Design
🎙️ Ascension of the Warrior Podcast Reaching 50,000 Fathers — From Grieving Loss to Leading Their Families & Businesses Welcome to the Ascension of the Warrior Podcast, where we speak directly to fathers who have walked through the darkest valleys of loss and are now being called to rise. This isn’t just another podcast—it’s a movement of men stepping out of the pit and into their purpose. I’m Rick Kauffman, author of Ascension of the Warrior Master Craftsman’s Design and founder of the Ascension of the Warrior Program. After losing my daughter over 30 years ago, I spent decades silently suffering. But God gave me a vision—50,000 fathers, each a branch on a tree planted in purpose, called to rise up and lead. Here’s what this show is about: 🔨 Healing – Face the pain you’ve buried and discover God’s power to redeem it. 💡 Faith – Reconnect with your Creator and hear His voice clearly again. 👨👧 Fatherhood – Learn how to lead your family from love, not shame. 🔥 Purpose – Transform your story into a legacy through your business and calling. This podcast is raw, real, and rooted in truth. If you’ve ever asked, “Why me?” or felt unseen in your grief and struggle—this space is for you. Together, we rise. Together, we lead. Because the world needs unstoppable men of God now more than ever. Are you ready to ascend? Let’s go to work. 💥
Episodes

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Are you following God’s plan or trying to force your own? In today’s episode, we dive deep into what it really means to surrender control and trust God’s direction—even when the path doesn’t make sense.
🔹 How to recognize when God is leading you vs. when you’re forcing your own way🔹 The hidden dangers of relying on your own plans instead of His🔹 Personal stories of surrender that led to breakthroughs🔹 How to trust God’s timeline when you feel stuck or uncertain
Too often, we hold onto control, fear, and doubt, convincing ourselves that our way is best. But God’s way is always greater, even when it challenges our understanding. Will you trust Him enough to follow His lead?
🔔 Listen now and learn how to walk boldly in faith, even when the path seems unclear!

Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
As fathers, we are called to protect, provide, and lead—not just in this life, but for eternity. But what happens when we fail? What happens when the weight of our past mistakes keeps us hiding in the shadows, consumed by guilt, regret, and silence?
This episode is deeply personal. I failed once. I wasn’t there to throw the life preserver to my 3-year-old daughter when she needed me most. And for years, I hid—from my pain, my truth, and my calling. But God has called me out of the darkness, and now I ask you this question:
🔥 How many lost souls remain adrift because you refuse to share your story?🔥 How many are drowning while you stay silent?
I can’t go back and change what happened that day. But I can rise now and throw the life preserver to you—to pull you in, to point you to the One who can save you.
This is about more than my story—it’s about your story, your mission, and your call to rise. Through Bible stacking, faith-driven action, and the right tools, you can transform your journey and cross the bridge to the life God has designed for you.
🚨 It’s time to stop hiding. It’s time to ascend.🎧 Listen now and take your first step toward living with purpose, power, and faith.

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Are you holding onto something that was never meant to be yours? In today’s episode, we break down Matthew 22:20-22 and explore what it truly means to steward God’s gifts and release what no longer serves His purpose.
🔹 Recognizing God’s Ownership Over All Things🔹 The Mark of Stewardship: What Belongs to You vs. What Must Be Returned🔹 How Holding Onto the Wrong Things Creates Problems in Our Lives🔹 Learning to Discern God’s Direction in Every Decision
This isn’t just about money—it’s about how we handle relationships, opportunities, and material things in alignment with God’s plan. Are you willing to let go and trust Him fully?
Tune in now to uncover the truth about stewardship, obedience, and surrendering control.

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Have you ever felt like your prayers are hitting a wall? Like God is silent, distant, or just not answering? You’re not alone. Many men struggle with seasons of spiritual disconnection, wondering if they’ve lost their way or if God is even listening.
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into what spiritual silence really means and how to break through it.
🔹 Why does God feel distant? (Sin, distractions, mindset)🔹 What does silence from God actually mean?🔹 How to use Bible stacking, prayer, and journaling to reconnect🔹 Breaking through spiritual numbness and reigniting your faith
This isn’t about just going through the motions—it’s about realigning your heart and mind to hear what God is actually saying to you. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, silence, or feeling stuck in your walk with God, this episode is for you.
🔥 You don’t have to stay in spiritual silence. It’s time to break through and hear from Him again.
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Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
I am called to stand in truth—to speak boldly and call out hypocrisy where I see it, just as Jesus did in Matthew 23:13. He confronted the Pharisees, exposing false authority and deception, and I refuse to stay silent when I witness the same in religious leadership, churches, and blind followers of men over God.
🔥 I will not sugarcoat the truth.🔥 I will not be silent out of fear.🔥 I will not allow false teaching to go unchallenged.
This is not about debating or arguing—it’s about planting seeds of truth and pointing people to Jesus, the only true teacher. My responsibility is not to save anyone; my role is to stand in alignment with the Father’s Word and let others choose for themselves.
If I fail to speak up, I am no different from those who shut the doors of the Kingdom in people’s faces—and that is not who I was called to be.
💥 Join me in this episode as I break down Matthew 23:13, why religious hypocrisy is more dangerous than ever, and why standing in truth will cost you—but is always worth it.
Are you ready to stop playing it safe and start living boldly for Christ? Let’s go. 🎙️🔥

Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
For two days, I went deep—diving into scripture, engaging in raw conversations with God, and mastering the tools inside the Warrior App. This experience wasn’t just about reading the Bible—it was about unlocking a structured, powerful way to connect with God like never before.
The Bible Stack Process: STOP. SUBMIT. STRUGGLE. STRIKE. This isn't just studying scripture—it's a battle plan to seek God’s Kingdom within His Word, uncovering revelations that He wants me to see right now.
The Prayer Stack Process: ALTAR. ASK. ACCEPT. ASCEND. This is more than just journaling—it’s a strategic conversation with God, a way to align my thoughts, desires, and struggles with His divine plan.
💥 Why does this matter? Because for years, I’ve journaled, searched, and prayed—but this? This brings order. This brings clarity. This brings POWER.
In this episode, I break down:✔️ How this method transformed my time with God✔️ The lessons and revelations that rocked me to my core✔️ Why this structured approach is a game-changer for any man seeking truth
If you’re ready to bring order to your faith, hear from God with clarity, and take action like a true Warrior for Christ, then this episode is for you.
🔥 Step up, lean in, and let's go to war. Listen now.

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
For over thirty years, I’ve carried a story of failure as a father that has shaped my relationships, decisions, and ability to move forward. This story has kept me stuck in the past, holding me hostage to shame, guilt, and regret. It has ruined my relationships with my children, kept me distant from family, and created a wall between me and the people who truly care.
But here’s the truth: I’m not the only one.
Men everywhere—fathers, husbands, and sons—carry this same unspoken burden. Whether the circumstances are different or eerily similar, the pain is real. The lies we tell ourselves as fathers can destroy our ability to lead, love, and live fully.
In this episode, I refuse to hold back. I’m bringing the raw truth, the real pain, and the hard questions that so many of us try to avoid. If you’ve ever felt like a failure as a dad, if you’ve ever let your past dictate your future, if you’ve ever struggled to break free from the guilt that keeps you from truly connecting with your children and loved ones—this is for you.
It’s time to face the truth, rewrite the story, and step into God’s redemption as fathers. We were never meant to carry this alone.
🔥 Are you ready to break free? Listen now.

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Are you truly showing up with power, intensity, and purpose each day, or are you just checking off boxes, telling yourself you’re doing enough? Today, I’m calling it out—because my coach just called ME out. The battle starts the moment my alarm goes off at 4 AM, and if I hit snooze, I’ve already lost the first fight of the day.
How I start my morning determines how I show up for God, myself, my wife, my family, and my mission. Am I a man of my word, or am I just talking a good game? This is the real war men are facing every single day—whether we’re trustworthy leaders or just guys going through the motions.
In this episode, we’ll break down:⚔️ Why your first battle of the day determines the rest of your life⚔️ How to stop lying to yourself and take radical ownership⚔️ The difference between being CALLED and actually STEPPING INTO IT⚔️ Why intensity and discipline define the unstoppable man of God⚔️ How to embody the mindset: “I AM A WEAPON IN THE HANDS OF GOD”
The world doesn’t need more men talking about what they’ll do—it needs men who SHOW UP, lead with power, and walk in obedience to God’s call. The war is here. The battle is now. Are you ready to fight?
🔊 Listen now and step into the mission God has appointed for you!

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Are you stuck in the endless loop of the Karmic Cul-de-Sac—repeating the same cycles of pain, frustration, and mediocrity? As men, fathers, and husbands, we often tell ourselves stories to justify our actions, seek validation from social media and bury ourselves in work, only to find ourselves circling back to the same pit.
In this episode, we’ll uncover:🔑 The Karmic Trap: How the stories we tell ourselves and the validation we seek to keep us trapped in a cycle of failure and frustration.🔑 The Slow Death: How ignoring our body, losing connection with God, neglecting balance, and burying ourselves in unfulfilling work leads to a life of regret.🔑 The Way Out: Why changing the story you tell yourself is the first step to breaking free and stepping into your God-given purpose.🔑 A New Narrative: How to align your Body, Being, Balance, and Business with truth and purpose to escape the pit and build a life that thrives.
If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels, face the truth, and start living with clarity, alignment, and purpose, this episode is for you. It’s time to rewrite your story and leave the Karmic Cul-de-Sac behind.

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the divine design of fatherhood. God has equipped every father with the tools needed to lead their family with purpose—wisdom, understanding, knowledge, ability, and skill. But how do we bring these qualities to life in our daily actions?
We’ll explore:🔑 Leadership of a Father: How God’s wisdom and principles guide fathers to lead their families faithfully and intentionally.🔑 Practical Application: Fatherhood goes beyond biology; it’s about mentorship, teaching, and being a present, active leader in your home and community.🔑 Jesus as the Master Craftsman: Learning from Christ’s humility, servanthood, and proven example to become a father who builds a legacy of faith.🔑 God-Given Skills: Recognizing and using the unique skills God has placed in you to fulfill your role as a father, husband, and leader.
Whether you’re a father, mentor, or simply seeking to lead in alignment with God’s design, this episode will equip you with practical steps to live out your calling and create a lasting impact.