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Raw testimonies, deep theology, and historical truth. Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we move beyond surface-level answers to uncover the unshakeable truth of the Gospel.
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"Why I Left SEC Basketball For Full-Time Ministry" | Chad Prewett Exposes The College Awakening (opens the original)
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Former Auburn Basketball Coach Chad Prewett joins Zach Schumaker on Path of the Cross Podcast (Episode 41) to detail his shocking exit from the peak of SEC college hoops, stepping out of Bruce Pearl’s staff, and leading a generational spiritual movement sweeping college campuses across America. In this episode:Chad Prewett pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to walk away from a high-profile coaching career at Auburn University to follow an absolute mandate from God. After winning 10 st
"The Church Has Become Weak" | Joshua Haymes on Christian Nationalism & Fighting for the West (opens the original)
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In This Episode We sit down with former Los Angeles church planter Joshua Haymes to break down the radical theological shifts that reshaped his entire approach to ministry. Joshua confronts the quiet, defensive pietism defining the modern Western church, transforming it into a passive club managing its own cultural defeat while sitting in holy huddles on a sinking ship. Joshua shares his journey from a Southern Baptist upbringing to a convinced Presbyterian theology, detailing how understanding
Danny Burmawi: The Truth About Sharia, Political Islam & the Silence of the Pulpit (opens the original)
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Theological scholar and best-selling author Danny Burmawi joins Zach Schumaker on the Path of the Cross Podcast to expose the paralyzing confusion within Western civilization, dismantle multicultural myths, and deliver an unfiltered warning regarding the structural expansion of political Islam. Born in Jordan and deeply immersed in traditional Islamic theology, Danny shares his dramatic journey to the cross—noting that he didn't find Christ, but Christ actively pursued him. As the president of t
"Comfort is a False Illusion": David Leonard Exposes the Fluff of Modern Worship Culture (opens the original)
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Grammy-nominated worship artist, songwriter, and producer David Leonard joins host Zach Schumaker on the Path of the Cross Podcast . Together, they strip away the polished production of the modern church stage to discuss the raw reality of finding God in the lowest valleys of human grief. In this episode, David—formerly one half of the critically acclaimed duo All Sons and Daughters —pulls back the curtain on the unscriptured moments that redefine a believer's faith. He opens up about his family
"You Know About Him, But You Don't Know Him" | Landon MacDonald Exposes Modern Church Culture (opens the original)
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Pastor Landon MacDonald joins Zach Schumaker on the Path of the Cross Podcast to confront a quiet crisis sweeping through Western church culture: widespread biblical illiteracy. Landon—the lead teaching pastor at Mission Church in Gilbert, Arizona—unpacks a critical reality facing modern believers: how easily Christians can master the complex lore of fictional universes while failing to trace the single, unified narrative running through Scripture. He gets transparent about his own pivotal break
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