Undaunted Pursuit Podcast

Your Tongue’s a Rudder—Where’s It Steering You?

Episode SummaryWe’re back! Aaron and Ashley return to the studio to continue our Ecclesiastes journey—this week unpacking chapters 5–6. We talk about living with reverence, letting your “yes” be yes, why the tongue can set whole lives ablaze (hi, James 3 👀), and how chasing money and “more” never satisfies. Plus: a big announcement—our family has been invited to serve with missionaries in Brazil for a month (shooting for March, God willing—otherwise October). We’ll share testimony videos soon and how you can partner with us.
Why listen? If you’re tired, busy, or feel stuck on the treadmill of “more,” this conversation will re-center you on Jesus, rest, gratitude, and faithful speech.
Key Takeaways
Guard your steps as you approach God—live with expectancy and integrity (Eccl. 5:1).
Let your words be few—our tongues can bless or burn (Eccl. 5:2; James 3).
Keep your vows—let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no (Eccl. 5:4–6; Matt. 5:33–37; Acts 5).
Money won’t satisfy—the love of it steals sleep and joy (Eccl. 5:10–12; Luke 12:16–21).
Enjoy God’s gifts—work, rest, and gratitude are from His hand (Eccl. 5:19–20).
Life is fleeting—so pursue Jesus, store treasure in heaven, and live transparently (Eccl. 6; Phil. 1:21).
Scripture ReferencesEcclesiastes 5–6; James 3; Matthew 5:33–37; Acts 5:1–11; Luke 12:16–21; Philippians 1:21
Brazil Missions UpdateWe’ve been invited to partner with missionaries in Brazil for a month with our whole crew (five kids + two adults!). We’re filming testimony/vision videos and will share a giving link soon—thank you for praying and staying tuned.
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Under the Sun: When Work Feels Meaningless

🎧 Episode Summary:
Aaron and Ashley are back in the studio — bundled up and caffeinated — diving deep into Ecclesiastes 4 for another powerful (and funny) episode of Undaunted Pursuit Podcast!
From frost warnings and failed elk hunts to wiring ceiling fans and Caribbean-style shrimp dinners, this episode has it all. But beneath the laughs lies a profound discussion:👉 What happens when life feels meaningless “under the sun”?👉 Why does Solomon say it’s better to be dead (or never born) than to live without purpose?👉 How do work, jealousy, and rest fit into a life of faith?
Aaron and Ashley unpack these hard-hitting truths — with relatable stories about family, contentment, and trusting God through every season. They remind listeners that our work, rest, and relationships only find true meaning in Christ.
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Rebel Redeemed 316: How AI Music is Spreading the Gospel

Show Notes:This week on Undaunted Pursuit Podcast, Aaron sits down with a very special guest—Jake Zerfas, better known as Rebel Redeemed 316—to talk faith, redemption, and the wild world of AI music production. 🎶
Jake’s story is as gritty and real as the southern outlaw rock sound he creates. Once lost in betrayal, pride, and brokenness, God pulled him out of the pit through the Regeneration program and set him on a new path. Now? He’s harnessing technology that the world often uses for destruction and flipping it to glorify Jesus. 🙌
With songs like “Iron Sharpens Iron” and “Down to the River” already blowing up online (over a million views in just weeks!), Rebel Redeemed 316 proves that authentic lyrics, raw testimony, and a touch of AI can actually work together to reach the lost. And yes—Aaron even admits Jake’s voice had him fooled into thinking Staind had gone Christian. 😂
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Jake’s redemption journey from brokenness to boldness.
How AI music tools like Suno became a weapon for spreading the Gospel.
The creative process behind turning raw lyrics into gritty, heartfelt tracks.
Why some Christians resist AI music—and why Jake believes God can use it for good.
The powerful connection between testimony, storytelling, and music that sticks.
👉 Whether you love Christian rock, wrestle with technology in faith, or just need a laugh at Aaron fumbling Jake’s last name (it’s Zerfas… not “surface” 🤦), this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and good music vibes.
📲 Connect with Rebel Redeemed 316
TikTok: @theforge316
Instagram: @rebelredeemed316
YouTube: Rebel Redeemed 316
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A Time for Everything (…Even Flight Delays)

After a wild week of road construction, airport “adventures,” a midnight arrival, and—yep—a mule deer encounter, Aaron and Ashley are BACK on the Undaunted Pursuit Podcast and jumping into Ecclesiastes 3: “a time for everything.” From a powerful river baptism in Arkansas to reminders to rest, rejoice, and keep Jesus at the center, this episode mixes real-life travel stories with timeless biblical wisdom. If you’ve been running nonstop, this one’s your gentle nudge to breathe, enjoy God’s gifts, and live intentionally for Christ.
In this episode
Trip recap: Boise → Phoenix → Dallas → Nashville (Arkansas!) → home again—plus TSA shenanigans, Buc-ee’s fudge, and a surprise storm delay
Testimony: celebrating a brother’s baptism and the beauty of community hospitality
Bible study: Ecclesiastes 3—why there’s “a time to weep and a time to laugh,” and how to discern when to work, rest, build, or let go
Real talk on priorities: killing off what steals family health so God can heal what matters
Hope & holiness: why humans aren’t “just animals,” Nebuchadnezzar’s wake-up call (Daniel 4), and living with eternity in mind
Missions heartbeat: Kids Helping Kids and Final Harvest Project—because the unreached still need to hear the name of Jesus
Scripture referenced
Ecclesiastes 3:1–22; Daniel 4; themes of rest, purpose, and living with holy reverence.
Takeaways
Balance is biblical: God gives good gifts to enjoy—don’t idolize them.
Respond, don’t react: guard your mouth, pick your battles, and choose peace when you can.
Live on purpose: love God, bless people, and run your race with joy and confidence.
Shoutouts
Kids Helping Kids
Final Harvest Project(Reach out if you want more info or to get involved.)
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The Test Drive of Pleasure (Spoiler: It’s Still Vanity)

Aaron and Ashley are back at it again, digging into Ecclesiastes Chapter 2—and let’s just say, Solomon would’ve been the original “go big or go home” guy. Mansions? Vineyards? Pools big enough to water a forest? Check. A comedy binge followed by too much wine? Also check. But in the end? It was all just… chasing the wind.
This week we unpack:
Solomon’s “pleasure experiment” and why laughter and libations don’t deliver lasting joy.
How his orchards and palaces point to humanity’s endless cycle of “bigger, better, more.”
Why earthly rewards will never outlast the reality of death (yep, cheery stuff).
The true inheritance worth leaving behind (spoiler: it’s not a trust fund).
How Jesus flipped the script on everything Solomon was searching for.
And of course, we sprinkle in some humor about epoxy that still won’t dry, coffee obsessions, and what happens when flowers start “toiling and spinning.” (Trust us—you’ll never look at your garden the same way again.)
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Chasing the Wind and Spilling the Coffee

Show Notes
Aaron and Ashley are back! After wrapping up our Marriage Series, we’re diving headfirst into something fresh (and delightfully ancient): Ecclesiastes. If you’ve ever asked, “What’s the point of life? Eat, work, sleep, repeat?”—congrats, you and King Solomon are on the same wavelength.
In this episode, we unpack Ecclesiastes 1—vanity, vapor, and chasing the wind—with humor, Scripture, and real-life application. From “under the sun” vs. “in the Son,” to why secular music keeps echoing Solomon, we keep it practical, biblical, and a little cheeky. Grab your Bible and a mug of Lion of Judah Dark Roast from Cross & Coffee Company—because chasing the wind goes better with caffeine.
What You’ll Learn
Why Solomon says “vanity of vanities”—and why it still hits home.
The difference between living under the sun and in the Son.
Why pleasure, money, and even knowledge (without God) = chasing a tornado with a lasso.
How Ecclesiastes speaks to our “same old, same old” Mondays.
Surprise: pop culture keeps paraphrasing Solomon.
Resources & Links Mentioned
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📖 Book referenced: Why Everything Matters: The Gospel in Ecclesiastes by Philip G. Ryken
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The Truth About Biblical Submission (And Why It’s Not About Control)

💍 Marriage Talk—Round 4! Aaron and Ashley are back at it again, diving deep into the sometimes misunderstood (and often misquoted) topic of submission in marriage. Spoiler alert: it’s not about rolling over or giving up your voice—it’s about being on the same mission under God’s design.
From 1 Peter 3, Ephesians 5, and Colossians 3, they unpack what Scripture really says about love, respect, and the husband/wife relationship—and why culture has twisted it. Expect some laughs (yawning included 😅), real talk about marriage struggles, and a reminder that mutual love and respect are at the heart of God’s plan.
👉 Topics we cover this week:
Why submission ≠ weakness (and how it actually means partnership).
How husbands are called to love like Christ—and why that’s a big deal.
The dangers of “marriage dictatorships” vs. the beauty of working as a team.
Why respecting each other keeps your prayers from being hindered.
A candid chat about church, family, and how God keeps shaping us through marriage.
⚡ Funny Moments You’ll Love:
The epic saga of epoxy and the never-ending podcast sign.
Aaron vs. the laser engraver: “software struggles are real!”
Ashley’s take on multiplying blessings (yes, even groceries!).
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Marriage Math: When 1 + 1 Doesn’t Equal Unity

Show Notes:
We’re back this week with another raw and real episode as Aaron and Ashley continue diving into marriage — this time tackling a tough but crucial topic: being unequally yoked.
From cherry plum injuries 🫣 to emotional support chickens 🐔 (yes, you read that right), we kick things off with a few life updates before diving into 2 Corinthians 6 and unpacking what it really means to be unequally yoked in marriage.
In this episode:
🤔 What is being unequally yoked, and why does it matter?
🐂 The oxen and plow analogy that hits deep.
🧭 Navigating marriage when you're not on the same spiritual page.
💔 When divorce happens — what does Scripture say?
💡 Encouragement and hope for couples walking through tough terrain.
Plus, we share scriptural wisdom from 1 Corinthians, Proverbs, Ephesians, and Ecclesiastes, and talk about how to walk in grace and truth, no matter your relationship status.
👉 Whether you're married, engaged, single, or walking through something messy — this episode offers hope, biblical perspective, and encouragement for the journey.
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