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"I can't be sinless, but I can sin less." — John Baitsell

📝Description:
What does it actually look like to live your faith instead of just talking about it? In this episode of Men Walking in Faith and Purpose, Steve Ramona and Chris Rushing sit down with John Baitsell — former stand-up comedian turned mentor — for an honest conversation about becoming a better man, one imperfect arrow at a time.

John doesn't pretend to have it figured out. He calls himself a lifelong seeker who spent years chasing the stage and the spotlight before realizing the real adventure was at home — as a husband, a father, and now a grandfather. What comes out is a raw, funny, and deeply grounded look at faith in action.

In this conversation:

• Why John says his spiritual path stopped being a "side hustle" and became his true occupation
• The archery metaphor that reframes sin — and why he's aiming for "more arrows on the paper"
• What he learns sitting in Saturday morning Torah study with his Jewish brothers and sisters
• How leaving comedy for fatherhood called forth parts of him he didn't know he had
• Why marriage is a "form of constraint" that actually sets men free
• The mission to stop multi-generational dysfunction and leave a legacy of love

PS: John is 62 and still talks about the version of himself five years down the road that he "hasn't met yet." That mindset — that God can call you to a new adventure at any age, the way He called Abraham late in life — is the heartbeat of this whole episode. If you've ever felt like your best chapter might already be behind you, this one's for you.

CTA: Subscribe to Men Walking in Faith and Purpose on YouTube so you never miss a conversation like this one. If John's story moved you, share it with one man in your life who needs to hear it — that's how the impact multiplies. Questions or want to connect with John? Reach out to Steve or Chris through the show's contact info.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

✅ Model the behavior, don't just preach it
✅ Growth has no expiration date
✅ Break generational dysfunction on purpose

⏱️Timestamps:
[02:00] Faith Comes First

[03:00] Sin Less, Not Sinless

[06:00] Breaking Bread Across Faiths

[10:00] From Comedy to Calling

[21:00] Marriage as Strength

[23:00] Building a Legacy

🤝Connect with Robert Baitsell:


🤝Connect with Chris Michael Rushing:

💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-michael-rushing/

💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/rushfitnessnyc/

💥TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris.michael.rushing

💥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrismichaelrushing5434



🤝Connect with Steve Ramona:

💥Web: https://steveramona.com/

💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona/

💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/bizopportunitynow/

💥Podcast: https://www.servinginbusinesspodcast.com/




🔖Tags:

#MarriageStrength #FaithInRelationships #MenWalkingInFaith

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Edwin Santiago: “Our slogan is more than a game. It’s bigger than the court.”


📝Description:
A basketball court in the Bronx became holy ground when Edwin Santiago decided to say yes.

In this powerful episode, Steve Ramona and Chris Rushing sit down with Edwin Santiago, founder of New York City Christian Athletic Leagues, also known as NYCAL. What began in 2009 with no logo, no money, three footballs, a few cones, and a handful of kids has grown into a life changing ministry that has introduced more than 1,500 young people to the gospel through sports, mentorship, and love.

Edwin shares how basketball became more than a game. It became a bridge to trust. A way to reach kids who may never walk into a church, but will show up at a park, lace up their sneakers, and listen when someone treats them like they matter. In neighborhoods marked by violence, fatherlessness, fear, and loss, Edwin and his team bring something many of these young people are starving for: hope, belonging, and steady men of faith who keep showing up.

You will hear the story of Jay, a young man who asked Edwin for a Bible during a tournament, then returned later to say he had been baptized. You will hear Edwin talk about leaving a 25 year education career at 48 because God called him into full time ministry. You will hear the courage of a man who is not leaning on certainty, but on obedience.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered whether one yes to God can change a city, a family, or a child’s future. Edwin’s story reminds us that purpose does not always arrive with comfort. Sometimes it begins on a cracked court, with a basketball in hand, a prayer in your heart, and a child waiting to be reminded that his life still matters.

P.S. Listen to this episode with someone who believes in faith, youth, sports, or second chances, then consider making an assist for the next child who needs a safe place to belong.



🎯 What You’ll Learn:

✅ Start Where You Are


✅ Sports as a Bridge


✅Start Where You Are


⏱️Timestamps:
0:00 Intro & Mission
3:07 NYCAL Origins
8:30 Bridging Sports & Gospel
13:40 Impact Stories
17:13 Edwin's Faith Journey
24:41 Call to Action


🤝Connect with Edwin Santiago:

💥Web: www.nyccal.org

💥IG: @nyccalsports

💥LinkedIn: NYC Christian Athletic League

🤝Connect with Chris Michael Rushing:

💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-michael-rushing/

💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/rushfitnessnyc/

💥TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris.michael.rushing

💥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrismichaelrushing5434



🤝Connect with Steve Ramona:

💥Web: https://steveramona.com/

💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona/

💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/bizopportunitynow/

💥Podcast: https://www.servinginbusinesspodcast.com/




🔖Tags:

#Faith #Hope #Community

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📝Description:

Welcome to the Men Walking in Faith and Purpose Podcast! In this enlightening episode, we focus on the critical themes of information, transformation, and dedication in the Christian faith. Listen as we share valuable insights on how to transform your life through the renewal of your mind, as discussed in Romans 12. Learn about the importance of dedication to a life of faith and how to effectively demonstrate these principles in your daily life.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

✅ Importance of information in spiritual development

✅ The transformational power of renewing your mind

✅ Commitment to faith and practical demonstration in the real world

⏱️Timestamps:

[0:00] Faith as Lifestyle — Opening remarks on faith as a daily practice

[0:38] Podcast Intro — Welcome and guest introduction

[4:24] Life Coaching & Leadership — Who Christian works with, purpose-filled coaching

[7:48] Masculinity & Faith — What it means to be a Christian man

[9:15] Presence-Based Leadership — Kingdom model vs. performance

[11:35] Personal Development MC — How the emcee role was born

[19:29] Present-Centered Living — March 2025 turning point, aligning with God's presence

🤝Connect with Christian F Johnson:

💥Web: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/

💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/ ,

💥Book: https://amzn.to/4lpbwlO

💥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CFJpodcast

🤝Connect with Chris Michael Rushing:

💥Web: https://steve-ramona.com/

💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-michael-rushing/

💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/rushfitnessnyc/

💥TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris.michael.rushing

💥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrismichaelrushing5434

🤝Connect with Steve Ramona:

💥Web: https://steveramona.com/

💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona/

💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/bizopportunitynow/

💥Podcast: https://www.servinginbusinesspodcast.com/

🔖Tags:

#ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #Transformation