Devil Dodger Ranch

06/04/2026

Have you ever felt pressured to agree with something just to avoid being called "heartless"? 🤔
The demand to "be kind" is everywhere, but it often feels less like genuine compassion and more like a loyalty test. In our latest episode of Cross Culture Crisis, we tackle this head-on.
We're breaking down the rise of "weaponized empathy"—how a God-given desire for compassion has been twisted into a tool for manipulation and division. We look at the real-world damage it causes and, most importantly, point to the powerful, integrated example of Jesus, who shows us how to hold both truth and love without compromise.
This is an episode for anyone who's tired of the outrage and wants to find a better, more stable way to engage with our culture.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ouQsBLLTMyJEBwQgEBYGb?si=wxF1T-3dSzSH4OqyGudBKw

Substack: https://crossculturecrisis.substack.com/
What do you think? Have you ever felt empathy being used as a weapon? Let's discuss in the comments. 👇

Cross Culture Crisis · Episode

05/22/2026

Two days ago, a close friend of mine, and a fellow pastor in the digital environment, lost his Father. AJ is an amazing spirit-filled man of God, and so was his father. As you can imagine, something like this takes a toll on the entire family in many different aspects of life. If you would like to help support the Valdez family while they navigate this storm. Here is a link to the GoFundMe:

Yesterday, we lost our beloved Andrew “Andy” Valdez. Andy was a devoted P… Helena Fernandez needs your support for Support for Andy Valdez’s Memorial & Family

05/22/2026

It's that time of year again...new life is springing forth on the Ranch. Hopefully, these two little chicks weren't too confused when they crawled out from under a duck lol....

05/21/2026

We do Sloppy Joe differently here on the Ranch!

04/09/2026

The rain has finally stopped and everyone on the ranch is coming out to play!

04/08/2026

They screamed for Barabbas. Not because they loved him, but because he promised power and victory on their terms. Two thousand years later, the crowds still cry for their own versions of Barabbas — especially in moments of outrage. This week, we set aside the noise and walk slowly through the final hours of Jesus’ life. From the agony in the Garden, to the mockery before Pilate, to the darkness at midday when the true King hung on the cross and declared, “It is finished.” This special episode is our full Good Friday service — raw, reverent, and spoken with grace. If you’re hurting, doubting, or simply curious why the cross still matters, you’re welcome exactly as you are. Jesus didn’t come down when they mocked Him. He stayed — for us.

Watch or listen to the full service now. https://open.spotify.com/episode/26V54Y1LhD3gK4yGyuLJ3E?si=5nUbQu0dSNy0uEC66pB0UA

Cross Culture Crisis · Episode

04/01/2026

They screamed for Barabbas. Not because they loved him —
but because he promised to fight,
to win,
and to build a kingdom on power instead of a cross.And if we’re honest?
We’re still choosing Barabbas. This past weekend, millions took to the streets in the “No Kings” protests. The anger was real. The concerns were legitimate. But for the Christian, it raised an ancient question: When the pressure is on, and the crowd is loud, who do we choose? In this week’s episode of Cross Culture Crisis — “Discipleship in the Age of Outrage: How to Follow Jesus When Everyone Is Choosing Barabbas” — we dig into: Why both the left and the right keep reaching for “the revolutionary” instead of the suffering King
The biblical difference between defending the vulnerable and destroying your enemy
What it actually looks like to stay faithful when everyone else is picking sides
Four concrete steps you can take this week — no budget required
The world will keep offering Barabbas.
Jesus still offers the cross.
Listen now at https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wLl8eDhudKp96UjNpM0Q5?si=brgY408aQXSZ7hNgJvlTzA

If this episode challenges or encourages you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Stay Salty and Lit!

Cross Culture Crisis · Episode

03/25/2026

A god who never disagrees with you. Never makes you uncomfortable. Never disrupts your politics. Never asks for surrender.
That's not the God of Scripture. That's an idol.
In today's episode, we examine five claims reshaping American Christianity:
The Bible is a library, not an authority
God is non-binary — we can rename him
Exclusivity is morally indefensible
Hell is incompatible with a loving God
The church's failures invalidate its message
These claims are compelling on the surface. They answer deep questions. They relieve painful tensions.
But when we test them — against Scripture, against history, against reason, against experience — a pattern emerges.
The god being offered is a god who fits.
And a god who fits can never save you — because he's not real.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ryrMm3QzQ71oxMhTwc1n1?si=f7ZacjKrTyOF-Rxn5FRzFg

If this episode helps you, share it. Someone you know is asking these questions right now.

03/11/2026

You are not an object to be programmed. You are a soul to be persuaded.

We used to believe in the marketplace of ideas. Now we live in the age of the managed narrative.

From shadow-banning to softened headlines, the systems around us are designed to curate your reality—not to inform your mind. And the uncomfortable truth? The Church has often been silent while secular creators are the ones pushing back.

In today's episode, we ask the hard question: Is Asmongold right?

We dive into the theology of free will, the mechanics of algorithmic conditioning, and the biblical call to build a "Discernment Dashboard" that strengthens your mind rather than feeding your confirmation bias.

The cross doesn't just offer forgiveness. It offers you your mind back.

Listen now. Test all things. Hold on to what is good.

🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gjdn8nCUP1XJeH3R7NFo0?si=aBgkHHh0Qtmh14oYBzw-6A

Cross Culture Crisis · Episode

03/08/2026

We have an all White male (traditional Pyrenees coloring) and beast of a boy. He is still searching for a herd. He is pictured below. Location Junction City Kansas both parents are workers.