Uncommon Disciple

Title: Episode Description: Uncommon Disciple helps everyday men build an eternal legacy. We believe God created men to be leaders of honor, integrity, strength and grace. The probelm is that while many men desire to become all God has called them to be, they burn out along the way. Fathers desire to be godly examples to their children but carry the guilt and shame of their failures. Young singles may be full of vision, but they lack the wisdom and endurance to stay on course to fulfillment. These all-to-common stories are the reason we believe God is calling us to build uncommon disciples. Much more than resources, conferences, and community groups, Uncommon Disciple is a movement of men seeking sustainable life change. Make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to everything we are doing. Want to get more training? - https://bomjitsu.com Need support? https://uncommondisciple.com Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Uncommon.Disciple Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@uncommondisciple

What happened to the real men this world? Uncommon Disciple helps everyday men build an eternal legacy. We believe God created men to be leaders of honor, integrity, strength and grace. The probelm is that while many men desire to become all God has called them to be, they burn out along the way. Fathers desire to be godly examples to their children but carry the guilt and shame of their failures. Young singles may be full of vision, but they lack the wisdom and endurance to stay on course to fulfillment. These all-to-common stories are the reason we believe God is calling us to build uncommon disciples. Much more than resources, conferences, and community groups, Uncommon Disciple is a movement of men seeking sustainable life change. Make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to everything we are doing. Want to get more training? - https://bomjitsu.com Need support? https://uncommondisciple.com Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Uncommon.Disciple Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@uncommondisciple

Title: Redemption Squad Ministry Episode Description: In Part 1 of Episode 32 Michael is joined by Zach Sheehan the founder and CEO of Redemption Squad Ministry out of Colorado Springs. Redemption Squad Ministry was founded to help those that society has given up on—the broken, addicted, abused, forgotten, imprisoned, and homeless. The heart of Redemption Squad Ministry is to transform cities one life at a time through the love, grace, and power of Jesus Christ. Uncommon Disciple helps everyday men build an eternal legacy. We believe God created men to be leaders of honor, integrity, strength and grace. The probelm is that while many men desire to become all God has called them to be, they burn out along the way. Fathers desire to be godly examples to their children but carry the guilt and shame of their failures. Young singles may be full of vision, but they lack the wisdom and endurance to stay on course to fulfillment. These all-to-common stories are the reason we believe God is calling us to build uncommon disciples. Much more than resources, conferences, and community groups, Uncommon Disciple is a movement of men seeking sustainable life change. Make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to everything we are doing. Want to get more training? - https://bomjitsu.com Need support? https://uncommondisciple.com Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Uncommon.Disciple Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@uncommondisciple

Zach and Michael take a look at what the future holds for prostitutes, gang bangers, drug dealers, the outcasts of Society. Zach is the Founder of Redemption Squad Ministry. Redemption Squad Ministry was founded to help those that society has given up on—the broken, addicted, abused, forgotten, imprisoned, and homeless. The heart of Redemption Squad Ministry is to transform cities one life at a time through the love, grace, and power of Jesus Christ. Zach's heart is evident and he is working nose to the grindstone alongside his wife Melissa to see Colorado Springs and beyond changed for the outcasts. Uncommon Disciple help everyday men build an eternal legacy. We believe God created men to be leaders of honor, integrity, strength, and grace. The problem is that while many men desire to become all God has called them to be, they burn out along the way. Fathers desire to be godly examples to their children but carry the guilt and shame of their failures. Young singles may be full of vision, but they lack the wisdom and endurance to stay on course to fulfillment. These all-too-common stories are the reason we believe God is calling us to build uncommon disciples. Much more than resources, conferences, and community groups, Uncommon Disciple is a movement of men seeking sustainable life-change. Follow Uncommon Disciple: Facebook: www.facebook.com/uncommondisciple Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncommon-disciple/id1610017307 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4frjVw9ViMQFTZQrAN9VeR?si=34e2a8c9fa1a4ee5 Want to see more of what Michael is doing through Uncommon Disciple? Check out uncommondisciple.com

Returning to the podcast is Pastor Mike McCarrick. Pastor McCarrick has been involved in ministry for as long as he can remember. Mike was raised in New Jersey in a Christian home. He developed a genuine love for Jesus and began serving the Lord at a young age. He grew up as a pastor’s kid, watching his home church of Cornerstone Calvary Chapel grow from a small gathering in his family’s living room to a thriving ministry in Howell, New Jersey. In the teen years, Mike’s passion and commitment to Jesus grew, as did his love for worship music. He began leading worship regularly in his school and church, and in 2004, at age 18, he became the full time worship leader at Cornerstone. He took a brief break to complete an intense four month discipleship and Bible training program in Montana in 2005. He returned to New Jersey to lead the youth ministry and continue leading worship, and in 2008 he was officially ordained. The Lord had transformed Mike’s dream of playing professional baseball into a desire to devote his life to serving the Lord in ministry. Mike married his high school sweetheart, Lauren, in 2007. Two years later, they answered a call to the mission field and served with a discipleship ministry in both The Bahamas and Brazil for a year, bringing their first baby, Hannah, along for the adventure. During that time, they felt a strong calling from God that they would be returning to New Jersey where Mike would one day pastor Cornerstone, the church that his father, Chris McCarrick, had founded in their living room in 1994. Mike and Lauren moved back to New Jersey in 2010. They served in ministry at Cornerstone as the Lord grew their family, and they now have four beautiful, energetic children. Mike fulfilled the role of assistant and worship pastor under his dad for ten years. In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, Mike took on the role of lead pastor at Cornerstone Calvary Chapel, now Cornerstone Church. The Lord grew his passion for teaching God’s word, and God continues to strengthen Mike with joy and wisdom as he faithfully serves the family of God.

On today's episode of Uncommon Disciple, Michael is joined by 2x Super Bowl champion Lee Rouson. Lee is from Greensboro, NC. He attended Page Senior High School. Lee varsity-lettered in several sports and was an integral part of the Page Pirate community. He went on to receive a full scholarship to the University of Colorado where he played for Coach Bill McCartney. Lee was the 4th all-time leading rusher at Colorado from 1980 - 84. He was a key factor in turning the Colorado Buffaloes’ program around to become a National Champion. Lee was drafted by the New York Giants and played under Bill Parcells for six years and won two Super Bowl rings with the Giants. He was Special Teams player of the year in 1986. Lee's Professional Football career was ended because of ankle injury. In his final year in the NFL, he was a starting Full Back and Tight End with the Cleveland Browns under Coach Bill Belicheck. Lee has worked as a professional speaker with Sports World Ministries for over 20 years. He has served as Director of North Jersey for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for 15 years, and presently sits on the board, serving North Jersey FCA. Lee helped to plant the New Horizon Church Ministry serving as Associate Pastor and praise and worship leader under the leadership of Pastor Michel Faulkner beginning in 2006. Lee recently worked as manager for the mentoring and leadership program in the Mount Olive Township School District. He serves as a board member for Legacy Minded Men and a Board Trustee for Pillar College. Lee obtained a BA in Business Management at Malone University in Canton, Ohio. Also, Lee has an MBA with a concentration in Workplace Conflict Management. Currently, Lee is the Principal Executive for an LLC; Move Your Chains, a consulting company that looks to work within the educational and business industries. Lee works tirelessly throughout the community encouraging everyone from the youth to the elderly with the message of Hope. Lee and his wife, Lisa, have four children and five grandchildren.

In this episode Mike and Jarrod have a conversation around what is our true identity and how do we mentor those around us.

In this Episode Mike and Jarrod remotely join a repeat guest Jake Taylor. It has been close to a year since we last sat down with Jake. Jake gives us an update on his spiritual journey he has been on. Also we get into what showing our Faith looks like. It's easy to show your family but what about in the workplace. Are we just blending into the world or is our faith so apparent we stand out different from the world? Are your emotions like anger ruling your life? These are the conversations we cover in this episode. Jake Taylor is a Christian, Husband, Father and former professional hockey player. He currently coaches high school hockey in Lakeville Minnesota and is actively ministering to the hockey community alongside of Bill Butters (Hockey Ministries International). On this episode he talks about what it was like growing up playing hockey and what it looks like to live a life of Courage in the face of challenges and difficulties. He considers himself an “advanced white belt” in Jiu Jitsu..:)

In this Episode Mike and Jarrod sit down with Zach who shares his raw, graphic, and authentic childhood through young adulthood story. Despite enduring so much in his early life, deep down Zach felt like there was something more to life and that something had a call on his life. At his most broken point in life Zach found Jesus and realized what this call had been on his life. At age seven, Zach began praying that God would leave him on earth during the end times so that he could help save those that are still worth saving. Even though he had no faith background, the childhood trauma he experienced, drove him to desire to help others. Throughout his life, Zach has experienced a variety of life-altering situations that has shaped him into the man of God that he has become. A major legal issue brought him to Radiant Church where he had an encounter with Jesus that would change the trajectory of his life. While at Radiant, he met his wife Melissa, who has a similar desire and passion to help redeem broken lives. Together they have founded Redemption Squad Ministry to help those that society has given up on—the broken, addicted, abused, forgotten, imprisoned, and homeless. The heart of Redemption Squad Ministry is to transform cities one life at a time through the love, grace, and power of Jesus Christ.

In this episode Pastor Joey sits down with Mike to challenge men in ways to step out in faith. The world is at war with God has called men to be, so how do we as men rise above the common. Finally we talk about grief and how we as men should handle it. Joey has been faithfully serving at Calvary Castle Rock since 2004. He came on staff as the Executive Pastor in 2009. Joey oversees most of the day-to-day operations working closely with Pastor Dave Love while overseeing the ministerial and leadership staff. Joey, has a heart for developing men and preparing them for their call into ministry, He is married to Chalyn who is also on staff at Calvary Castle Rock. They have been married since 1993, have 2 incredible sons, Christian and Collin, and 2 grandchildren. The McKees enjoy supporting each other and are very blessed to serve the body of Christ together.

In this episode Mike and Jarrod take a break from the normal guest interview to have a raw and authentic conversation around addiction. Addiction is something that has cripled many in the world including those in the church. We share stories of people we know who have struggled with addictions. Then we get down to a personal level on how addictions have directly impacted us and our family. We discuss what breaking the cycle of shame looks like and how our dependance on God is the only way to set us free.

Guilherme Cordiviola is a mighty man of God. He is popularly known in the jiu jitsu community as “Guigui or Gui. Born in Niterói in Rio de Janeiro, the youngest son of a Military Policeman, he grew up in the neighborhood called Jacarepaguá in Rio de Janeiro. At the age of 14, he was introduced to Jiu Jitsu through his friend Leandro. Leandro said that Jiu Jitsu would help him lose weight, paid his monthly fee and gave him his first kimono. What Leandro did not know is that this generous and kind gesture it would forever change the life of “Guigui”. Guigui first trained Jiu Jitsu school at the Merck Fight Club. The school’s founder and owner Professor Sérgio Henrique (also known as Professor Serginho) is a fourth degree black belt from Team Gfteam and a student of Mestre Baruana and Mestre Júlio César. Since the first Guigui stepped on the mat, he knew what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. With only one month of training, he went to his first competition and won the champion. The adrenaline rush from that competition fueled his love for the sport and competitions became routine in his life. He has collected several titles during his career including 3-time Brazilian National Champion, several state championships, and most memorable the coveted IBJJF World Jiu Jitsu Championship in 2013. After the World Championship Guilherme moved to Columbus, Ohio and began training and teaching Jiu Jitsu to professional fighters and the local community. Later that year his father fell ill and he had to go move back to Brazil to help his family. In 2014, he became a banker and started working at one of the most famous banks in Brazil, but that desire to earn a living competing and teaching Jiu Jitsu still remained in his heart. In 2014, he earned his brown belt and was asked to teach competition classes for teenagers who were competing on the BJJ circuit. What started out as fun became an inexplicable passion. That passion translated into a fun and robust BJJ program that has resulted in his students winning IBJJF Worlds Championships, Pan American Championships, European Championships, Brazilian Championships as well as many Open State Championships. In 2017, he earned the bronze medal as a brown belt placing 3rd at the IBJJF Jiu Jitsu World Championship. He was promoted on the spot while on the podium in what he describes as one of the best feelings of his life. Guigui’s life changed in 2019 when his father passed away. He knew in his heart that banking was not his life’s passion and took a step of faith by resigning from his job and followed his heart to compete and teach Jiu jitsu on a full-time basis. Gui gave his heart to Christ at an early age. Through many trials and tribulations, he became lukewarm in his faith until the Lord spoke to him and called him into a deeper relationship many years ago. He now actively lives out his faith and walks the walk of faith and is an example to those around him.

Representative Patrick Neville is serving his third term in the Colorado House of Representatives, representing House District 45, Castle Rock. He has served as the House Republican Leader since November 2016. Representative Neville grew up in Littleton, Colorado where he attended and graduated from Columbine High School in 2001. After high school, he attended the University of Colorado at Denver, where he studied Economics. While attending college, he worked full time as a manager of a grocery store and later as an insurance producer. After graduation, he decided he wanted to serve his country and joined the US Army. While in the Army, Representative Neville was deployed to Iraq and served in the battle of Sadr City as a Platoon Leader. He was fortunate to be surrounded by the best Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and owes much of his success to them. His awards include the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal (OLC) and Army Achievement Medal. He retired from the Army at the rank of Captain. Representative Neville was blessed to marry his high school sweetheart Kristi at the age of 22. They currently live in Castle Rock, where they raise their three girls, Mary Katelyn, Hannah, and Lydia.

What was supposed to be a routine surgical procedure on Natalie’s heart turned into a nightmare for the Lewis Family. In this episode Mike and Jarrod talk to Curtis Lewis, the father of Natalie. We dig into the raw emotion of when tragedy strikes a family. This is an emotional journey as we talk about weathering the storm of suffering, especially when it's your child. How do you respond as a Father and Husband? How do you talk to God during a time like this? How do you lead your family well in a storm of suffering? Curtis Lewis is the Missions Pastor of Faith Community church and the Head Women’s soccer coach at The Masters's University. Curtis is married to Deann and in their 18th year of marriage. They have 4 children Titus (9), Natalie (6), Haven (4) and Colton (2). Social Media (Instagram): prayersfornatalie Social Media (Facebook): prayfornatalie.com 1 Year Video Update on Natalie: https://youtu.be/hwYCQyvRK6E

**NOTE: Since this was a maiden voyage we ran into technical issues with the video footage so this is an audio only version. Future remote podcasts video will be fixed** This is a maiden voyage of sorts for Uncommon Disciple as we record our first remote guest episode. In this special episode our guest is Pastor Caleb Schroeder, who resides in California, joins us remotely. Caleb and Jarrod grew up together as teenagers in the church Caleb now Pastors. In this Episode we talk about what it takes for men to be authentic leaders. What does it look like to be a true husband and father? How do we make the time to make disciples in our family, local community, and the world? How do we as Godly men build a true legacy in our household and the community around us? These are just some of the questions we tackle in this episode. Pastor Caleb grew up attending Faith Community Church. He first confessed Jesus as Lord at the age of six, and he sensed a call on his life to Christian ministry when he was 11 years old. Over the years he has overseen junior high ministry and college ministry. He has served as an one of the church elders since 2016 and became the senior pastor in August 2020 of Faith Community Church. Prior to becoming the Pastor at Faith Community, he taught mathematics for 18 years at the high school and college levels. He and his wife, Leah, have six children: Sophie, Aubrey, Elias, Josiah, Talitha, and Bethia.

On this episode, we sit down with returning guest, Dave Dudley. Dave is the owner and founder of Dudley Construction in Rosemount, Minnesota where he and his lovely bride Michelle reside. He is the father of 4 daughters and grandfather to 9 grandchildren – 1 granddaughter and 8 grandsons. He is actively involved in marriage mentorship and men’s ministry at River Valley Church in Apple Valley Minnesota. His passion is discipling men for Christ. He is a spiritual mentor and someone whom I love and respect dearly. If you’ve read my book “The Brave” you will know him by I call him, Mr. Dave.

With recent horrors of violence our nation has experienced in our schools over the years, especially with what recently happened in Texas, what are we supposed to do as fathers and leaders? We discuss what it takes to protect our kids not just at school but from the world. Jimmy Graham returns for the 3rd time to help us tackle this issue. Jimmy Graham. Jimmy is a Christian, Husband, Father and Veteran U.S. Navy SEAL, and Former Protective Officer for the CIA’s elite Global Response Staff or GRS. He is currently founder and CEO of Able Shepherd Emergency Readiness Training out of Denver, Colorado and is a proud husband and the father of 4 amazing children. He actively trains Jiu Jitsu and is currently a blue belt.

Born in Hollywood California, Louie was blessed to be part of a Christian home. Although raised in a Christian home, Christianity was the last thing on his mind. Louie’s parents struggled for many years to find a good Bible based church. For years they searched, attended churches here and there but never planted where they could grow. In the early 1980’s his parents however were fortunate to find a large fresh growing congregation in Downey California, called Calvary Chapel of Downey Pastored by Jeff Johnson. Although raised in a Christian home and placed into a Christian school Christianity was last thing on his mind. Surfing, Skating, and girls were his priorities. It wasn’t until his sophomore year in 1992 that he had a radical encounter with God. This incredible event took place while shooting hoops at his local park. Everything he was taught, everything he knew broke to the surface of his mind and heart. The Holy Spirit touched Louie’s heart in such a powerful way that his life was radically changed from that time on. In 1993 he went on a high school mission trip to Russia to help a newly planted church, Calvary Chapel in Vladimir. It was on this mission trip his calling into the ministry was defined. There was nothing he wanted more then to serve Jesus with his life. As Louie began to grow quickly and his calling being clear, Pastor Jeff Johnson asked if he would serve as the Jr. High Pastor at Calvary Chapel Downey in 1995. He served as the Jr. High youth Pastor until 2003 when he moved his family to Denver Colorado to help Ed Taylor with his growing church plant in the city of Aurora. He served and attended Calvary Chapel Aurora Assisting for 9 years watching it grow from a church of a couple hundred to a few thousand. In the spring of 2012 the Lord told Louie it was time to go. After much fasting & prayer the Lord made it very clear he was to Pastor a small group of believers that were already meeting in the city of Denver. On September 30th 2012 Denver Calvary Chapel was planted. Denver Calvary has been blessed with many individuals and families making this their new church home. It’s an exciting fresh new work of God. Louie currently serves as the pastor for Denver Calvary. He and his wife Tracy live in the Denver Metro Area.

Scott Stone grew up in Colorado Springs with his mother, father, and two siblings. Scott met his wife Aleyana in 2011. They were married in 2014 and now have two beautiful children together. Tragically on February 5th, 2018, while working in the Sheriff's office, with the Southern Colorado Auto Theft Task Force, Scott and three other officers were shot during the arrest of a suspect. One of Scott’s partners, Micah Flick, died protecting Scott and his teammates. Scott received a near fatal wound during this incident. During this incident, Scott prayed to the Lord and told him, “God if you allow me to stay here with my family, I will do what you want me to do. I am yours Lord.” Scott survived by the Grace of God. He had a long road to recovery and still struggles physically with injuries received from this incident. In the Fall of 2018, Scott began to feel God directing him to serve in the body at Spring’s Lighthouse. Scott began to serve in the security ministry. From there, he helped in any way that he was able to. Scott continuously prayed and thanked God for the opportunities that He had given him. Scott opened his heart to the will of the Lord and allowed the Lord to direct him. After much prayer and discussion with Aleyana, Brian, and Jeanine, along with encouragement from members of the church, Scott felt a call to ministry in leadership within the church. Scott now studies as the Assistant Pastor for Springs Lighthouse. Scott works behind the scenes helping to ensure that the church is running smoothly and jumps in anytime the need arises.

NOTE: We experienced a camera focus issue on this episode which will be resolved on future episodes. This is a repeat guest Collin Cottrell. Collin joins Uncommon Disciple again to discuss transformations he has been going through including recently getting his blue belt in jiu-jitsu. Collin Cottrell is the founder and CEO of High Caliber Hunts in San Antonio, TX. The mission of High Caliber Hunts is to provide incredible group hunting adventures focused on impacting your life. Each group hunt will feature a special guest or theme that has a message of learning and growth that will positively influence each hunter and their family and friends long after the hunts are over. He Married to Christina and has 3 beautiful children Sophia, Autumn, and Conlin

Uncommon Disciple is on the road this week doing volunteer work for America's Mighty Warriors table at Extreme Ownership Muster 014. In this Quick Hits on the Road episode we mixed it up a little this time doing multiple interviews with different men and women at Extreme Ownership Muster 014 in Denver Colorado. From Echelon Front we interview: JP Dinnell (repeat guest on UD), Jamie Cochran, and Carlos Mendez. Also from Faith Based Security Network we run into Erik Ginalick, who is on the board of directors, and he speaks to men who are leaders at church. Everyone should be challenged by what these fine group of guys and gals have to say. To close out the episode Debbie (Mamma) Lee with America's Mighty Warrior gives and remarkable account of her son Marc Lee. Her story will challenge you wherever you are at in your faith journey. America’s Mighty Warriors mission is to honor the sacrifices of our Troops, Veterans, and Gold Star Families by providing programs that improve quality of life, resiliency and recovery. To learn more about America's Mighty Warriors go to: americasmightywarriors.org

Our original guest for this episode had to cancel for an birth in his family, so we moved over to an important discussion on what it means to Die to the Lie. Jiu-Jitsu is a parallel of our spiritual walk with Christ and our daily battles we face in this world. In this episode Mike and Jarrod discuss Mike's recent win at the IBJJF Masters Jiu-Jitsu Championship and how that parallels what we face everyday. We talk about the lies we tell ourselves and what it takes to Die to the Lie.

Paul D. Espinoza is Lead Pastor of Junction Community Church in Grand Junction, CO. He has served in a variety of ministry roles since 1997 and is currently developing a ministry to provide respite for pastors and their families (PastoralRespite.com). He has been happily married for 20 years and is the father of three amazing daughters.

Shay Logan is the Assistant Pastor and SOM Dean at the Calvary Worship Center. He has been serving in pastoral ministry for 18 years, with a primary focus on leadership development and small groups. Pastor Shay has also been married nine years and is a father of two.

Sr. Pastor Al Pittman realized God’s call on his life in 1973, at the age of seventeen. Soon after, he began serving as bass guitarist in a Christian band, where he met Norma, and they were married in 1975. He received his degree in Biblical studies from Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs in 1977. After visiting a Calvary Chapel near his workplace Al was hooked, rejoicing to be taught the word of God. In 1991 the family relocated to New Mexico, where Al later served at Calvary Chapel Albuquerque as an assistant pastor and co-worship leader. In 1997 the Lord called Al and his family back to Colorado Springs to pastor Calvary Worship Center and have since been faithfully serving there. Al earned his master’s degree in 2006 and in 2012 he earned his doctorate degree in Ministry from Trinity Southwest University in Albuquerque, NM. Al and Norma are the proud parents of three children, Renee, Nathan and Reggie, as well as proud grandparents and great grandparents.