The Warrior's Heart

Chuck speaks to teens about how God and science fit together. Recent scientific findings are supporting Creation, and Chuck gives advice to teens on how to defend your faith in today's world. This episode is for teens, for parents of teens, or for anyone curious to dive deeper into the conversation about how God and science work.This session was originally recorded at the Montana Homeschool Convention 2026. To find out more about the Montana Homeschool Convention, head to www.homeschoolMT.com.Here are some resources to help teens dig deeper into apologetics and the relationship between God and science:Dr James Tour speaks on The Mystery of the Origin of Life, a lecture. 'When the King's Followers Fail Him', a message on spiritual warfare from Pastor Brian Martin at Liberty Free Evangelical Church.The Privileged Planet, a book by Gonzales and Richards.Mount St. Helens: Seeing Noah's Flood Through Geology, a short film.Answers in Genesis, a website run by Ken Ham with great blog articles on this topic.--Click here to get a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter. You'll get the most recent updates about Chuck's upcoming books and audios. Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-building novels for the family, including The Kingdom Series, The Knights of Arrethtrae, The Wars of the Realm, and The Starlore Legacy! Bookmarks02.30 80% of young people are losing their faith, mostly due to the claims of the scientific community.08.27 When to give an answer for your faith and when to stay silent.16.27 Exposing the lies of the enemy about creation and evolution.23.41 How to navigate the minefield of deception by listening to the Word of God.24.46 Dr James Tour and the molecular car.29.40 The flaws of theoretical science.34.56 The ever-changing landscape of scientific understanding.41.50 The complexity of creation and intelligent design.43.40 Understanding the strong force.46.55 Final encouragement to be switched on and ready to learn.

Men, it is critical that you rise up and become spiritual leaders in your home. The eternal future of your children depends on it! You can change the entire trajectory of your family and the generations of families who come after you. In this episode, Chuck will show you what traits make a good leader, how to ‘go into training’ to become a stronger leader, and how to lead the charge for your family in this spiritual battle we face. It's time to become a stronger leader than you ever thought you could become!This session was originally recorded at the Answers for Men Conference 2026, hosted by Answers in Genesis. You can find more about the ministry of Answers in Genesis at https://answersingenesis.org/Click here to get a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter. You'll also receive discussion questions for the chapter that are perfect for a family devotion.Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-building novels for the family, including the Kingdom Series, the Knights of Arrethtrae, the Wars of the Realm, and the Starlore Legacy! Bookmarks05:08 Everything rises and falls on leadership.06:18 Don't lose sight of the adversary.15:10 80% of young people raised in Evangelical homes are losing their faith.17:19 Dads, it's time to be a spiritual leader in your home.21:22 Honor your wives so your prayers are not hindered.25:15 Your shield of faith protects your family and your home.28:12 Spend time getting better at spiritual leadership!30:13 The consequences of poor leadership.36:35 You are capable of more than your ever thought you could do.42:37 Your leadership will determine whether you occupy an armpit or a crown.43:27 Jesus Christ is the template for perfect leadership.45:46 The traits of a good leader.54:08 The traits of a poor leader.55:33 Tactics for leading and winning the spiritual war for your family.1:06:44 God is not finished with you, no matter your past.1:09:08 If you want to be chosen by God...1:09:20 Resources to empower you and your family to be courageous for Christ.

Listen as Chuck reveals the behind-the-scenes process of writing his newest novel, 'Journey', his vision for the entire Starlore Legacy, and what he hopes readers will experience when they pick up 'Journey'.'Journey' releases March 24th. Preorder today!Show Notes:You can purchase a copy of 'Journey' for your family by clicking here. 'Journey', the latest episode of The Starlore Legacy, retells the extraordinary transformation of Paul inside a gripping, space-epic adventure. May your family's passion for God be reignited through this heart-pounding novel!Get a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter (click here for more). You'll also receive discussion questions for the chapter that are perfect for a family devotion, as well as regular updates on Chuck's latest projects.Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-strengthening novels for the family, including the Kingdom Series, the Knights of Arrethtrae, the Wars of the Realm, and the Starlore Legacy! Bookmarks:02:07 What part of the Bible inspired 'Journey'?04:54 Chuck shares his vision for the entire Starlore Legacy series.06:31 How much of 'Journey' did Chuck plan out before writing the book?09:50 Chuck shares some interesting details about the writing process of 'Journey'.12:29 Chuck offers an insight into the Biblical symbolism featured within 'Journey'.15:05 What does Chuck hope readers will discover inside 'Journey'?18:12 Where can you get a copy of Chuck's new book, 'Journey'?

For our Season 2 finale, Chuck and Tess answer questions from fans about pursuing passion for the Lord, being pure in a compromised world, finding God's will for your life, and much more!If you want to ask a question for a future episode of The Warrior's Heart, please email your question to [email protected]! Show Notes:Get a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter (click here for more). You'll also receive discussion questions for the chapter that are perfect for a family devotion, as well as regular updates on Chuck's latest projects.Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-strengthening novels for the family, including the Kingdom Series, the Knights of Arrethtrae, the Wars of the Realm, and the Starlore Legacy! Bookmarks:01:42 How does Chuck keep his passion for the Lord burning?07:05 Is there an overlap between being introverted and spiritual warfare?09:58 How do you be pure and confident in a world compromises and tears people down?13:13 How do you best communicate the Gospel with non-believers without arguing with them?17:45 🎉QUESTION OF THE PODCAST🎉20:47 How can you be a leader by example?23:18 How do you know if you're doing something that is God's will for your life?

Today on the podcast, Chuck and Tess speak with special guest Ian Black, Chuck's third eldest, to discuss his rebellious years as a teenager and what Chuck did to help him in his journey back to humility. Show Notes:Get a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter (click here for more). You'll also receive discussion questions for the chapter that are perfect for a family devotion, as well as regular updates on Chuck's latest projects.Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-strengthening novels for the family, including the Kingdom Series, the Knights of Arrethtrae, the Wars of the Realm, and the Starlore Legacy! Bookmarks:01:06 Meet Ian, Chuck's second oldest son. 06:37 What questions is Ian often asked at conferences as one of Chuck's children?09:15 What are Ian's memories of Chuck's ministry and what did he think of it growing up?12:45 As a teenager, Ian went through a rebellious stage. What were those years like from Ian's perspective?15:23 What is Ian's perspective now on what Chuck and Andrea asked him to sacrifice as a teenager?22:30 🎉QUESTION OF THE PODCAST 🎉30:08 Did Ian notice his parents' attempts to reach out to him during his rebellious years?38:36 What was Ian's moment of crisis in college that brought him back from rebellion?44:22 Ian and Chuck provide encouragement to parents who are struggling with rebellious kids and to children who are struggling in their relationships with their parents.

Chuck shares the strategies he and his wife, Andrea used to foster a culture of family unity among their kids. Show Notes:Get a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter (click here for more). You'll also receive discussion questions for the chapter that are perfect for a family devotion, as well as regular updates on Chuck's latest projects.Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-strengthening novels for the family, including the Kingdom Series, the Knights of Arrethtrae, the Wars of the Realm, and the Starlore Legacy! Bookmarks:01:18 How did Chuck and Andrea encourage family unity when their kids were young?15:20 Question of the Podcast!19:57 How can making memories and doing activities together foster family unity?21:43 What does it mean to create a 'team mindset' in your family?23:21 What are the advantages of setting 'family goals'?26:16 How do you help resolve conflict among your kids?31:46 How do you encourage healthy boundaries in your family?

Chuck and Tess discuss why regular devotions with your family are vital for strengthening your kids' faith for the years ahead. Show Notes:Click here to find out more about The Kingdom Series, Chuck's allegorical adventure series that retells the story of the entire Bible in a world of heroic medieval knights.Click here to find out more about The Wars of the Realm, Chuck's action-packed contemporary allegorical thriller about the spiritual realm that surrounds us every day.Get a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter (click here for more). You'll also receive discussion questions for the chapter that are perfect for a family devotion, as well as regular updates on Chuck's latest projects.Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-strengthening novels for the family, including the Kingdom Series, the Knights of Arrethtrae, the Wars of the Realm, and the Starlore Legacy! Bookmarks:01:09 Why did Chuck implement family devotions for his family?02:53 Why are family devotions important, even if your kids already go to church and youth group?07:12 Did Chuck ask his kids about their doubt during family devotions?08:32 What did Chuck do to prepare for family devotions?13:19 How regularly should families do devotions together?15.38 Question of the Podcast!18:26 What do you do if you get push back from your children?22:43 What do you do if your kids ask questions you're unprepared for?27:48 How do you run family devotions if you have a wide gap in ages?

Listen as Chuck and Tess give you practical tips for how to fight the spiritual battle for your family on a day-to-day basis. Show Notes:Click here to find out more about The Kingdom Series, Chuck's allegorical adventure series that retells the story of the entire Bible in a world of heroic medieval knights.Click here to find out more about The Wars of the Realm, Chuck's action-packed contemporary allegorical thriller about the spiritual realm that surrounds us every day.Click here to listen to the sermons from Liberty Evangelical Free Church, Willison ND.Get a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter (click here for more). You'll also receive discussion questions for the chapter that are perfect for a family devotion, as well as regular updates on Chuck's latest projects.Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-strengthening novels for the family, including the Kingdom Series, the Knights of Arrethtrae, the Wars of the Realm, and the Starlore Legacy! Bookmarks:01:23 How do we spend 99% of our time training for spiritual warfare, rather than 99% of our time trying to fight it (and failing)?04:16 What does training for spiritual warfare look like?08:00 How can a husband and wife work together to fight spiritual warfare?10:06 How can you train your children for spiritual warfare?15:25 How should we navigate conflict with other people?17:10 What weapons do we have to fight the spiritual battle?22:26 Where do you start memorizing Bible verses for spiritual warfare?24:53 What does it mean to "always fight with a wingman"?29:13 How can you use prayer for spiritual warfare?30:49 How do you make a "battle plan" with your spouse?34:12 Chuck tells the story of his daughter Brittany's spiritual battle at college.

Chuck and Tess show you how to engage in spiritual warfare for your family.03:10 What is spiritual warfare?06:17 At what point in his life did Chuck begin paying attention to spiritual warfare?09:28 How do you actually engage in spiritual warfare?11:55 How do you know what is a spiritual attack and what isn't?19:16 Question of the Podcast!23:38 Chuck tells the story of the 'Red Flag Exercise'Show Notes:Get a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter (click here for more). You'll also receive discussion questions for the chapter that are perfect for a family devotion, as well as regular updates on Chuck's latest projects.Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-strengthening novels for the family, including the Kingdom Series, the Knights of Arrethtrae, the Wars of the Realm, and the Starlore Legacy! 

SEASON TWO OF THE WARRIOR'S HEART LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 4TH!In this brand new season, Chuck and Tess will help to strengthen your family's faith through topics like:How to strengthen your family's awareness of spiritual warfare,How to fight for your family's unity,How to create devotions that your family can share together,And more!Hit subscribe to stay notified when the first episode of Season 2 launches next week!

So, you're ready to dive into apologetics! But where do you start when you feel unprepared to give an answer for your faith?In today's episode, Chuck teaches you how to begin researching a topic to defend your faith, and he shares some of his favorite resources that have strengthened his own ability to share his faith. Chuck also gives an example of how his research into the Flood enabled him to understand the geological evidence he found.Listen as Chuck and Tess teach you:what to do if you feel nervous when giving an answer for your faith;how to discern what research is true and what is exaggerated (even from a Christian speaker); what to say when a child asks you something you don't know;and more!Warrior of Christ, are you ready to train?Show notes:Chuck's Recommended Resources for Apologetics:Unlocking the Mysteries of Creation by Dennis R. PetersenThe Privileged Planet (video) by Gonzales and RichardsMount St, Helens: Seeing Noah's Flood Through Geology with Dr. Steve MartinAnswers in Genesis by Ken HamThe Institute for Creation ResearchDr James Tour's YouTube ChannelGet a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter (click here for more). You'll also receive discussion questions for the chapter that are perfect for a family devotion, as well as regular updates on Chuck's latest projects.Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-strengthening novels for the family, including the Kingdom Series, the Knights of Arrethtrae, the Wars of the Realm, and the Starlore Legacy! 

What do you say when someone asks you a challenging question about your faith? How do you confidently give an answer for the hope you have in Jesus Christ?We're going to face situations where those around us ask tricky questions about our faith - including our kids. Today, Chuck and Tess teach you how to seek out strong answers to defend your faith, and also show you when the right time is to share those answers.Listen as Chuck and Tess teach you:what apologetics is, and how to use it when sharing the Gospel with others;how to prepare ahead of time for the difficult faith questions your children will ask;what 5 questions to ask yourself before engaging in apologetics;and more!Warrior of Christ, are you ready to train?Show notes:Chuck's Recommended Resources for Apologetics:Unlocking the Mysteries of Creation by Dennis R. PetersenThe Privileged Planet (video) by Gonzales and RichardsMount St, Helens: Seeing Noah's Flood Through Geology with Dr. Steve MartinAnswers in Genesis by Ken HamThe Institute for Creation ResearchDr James Tour's YouTube ChannelGet a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter (click here for more). You'll also receive discussion questions for the chapter that are perfect for a family devotion, as well as regular updates on Chuck's latest projects.Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-strengthening novels for the family, including the Kingdom Series, the Knights of Arrethtrae, the Wars of the Realm, and the Starlore Legacy! 

How do you train so you are prepared for the spiritual doubt you and your family will face? Listen as Chuck continues his personal testimony of dealing with doubt and shares how God answered his question, igniting a bold passion for Christ.In today's episode, Chuck and Tess teach you:how to disciple your children through doubts,how to wrestle with doubt without giving uphow to prepare for future doubt you haven't yet experienced,and more!Warrior of Christ, are you ready to train?Show notes:Purchase your copy of 'Sir Dalton and the Shadow Heart' here, for a powerful, family-friendly tale of one young man whose doubt in the Prince lands him in a prison of his own making - and the only one who can save him is a mysterious old man!Get a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter (click here for more). You'll also receive discussion questions for the chapter that are perfect for a family devotion, as well as regular updates on Chuck's latest projects.Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-strengthening novels for the family, including the Kingdom Series, the Knights of Arrethtrae, the Wars of the Realm, and the Starlore Legacy! 

Have you ever struggled with doubt in God and wondered if there's a way past your doubts? Listen as Chuck Black shares his personal testimony with doubt, and how it caused him to live in 'flimsy faith' for over a decade.In today's episode, Chuck and Tess show you:what to do if you're struggling with doubt,what types of questions cause people to doubt God,what the difference is between doubt and unbelief,and more!Warrior of Christ, are you ready to train?Show notes:Purchase your copy of 'Sir Dalton and the Shadow Heart' here, for a powerful, family-friendly tale of one young man whose doubt in the Prince lands him in a prison of his own making - and the only one who can save him is a mysterious old man!Get a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter (click here for more). You'll also receive discussion questions for the chapter that are perfect for a family devotion, as well as regular updates on Chuck's latest projects.Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-strengthening novels for the family, including the Kingdom Series, the Knights of Arrethtrae, the Wars of the Realm, and the Starlore Legacy! 

How do you live with passion in today’s media-driven world that encourages passive living over an active, spiritual life? And what do you do if one of your kids is stuck in a pattern of not caring about their spiritual health? Listen as Chuck and Tess give some practical, step-by-step advice on how to combat apathy in the home and stir up a passion for Christ in yourself and those around you. In today’s episode, you’ll hear:Chuck’s story of ‘cockpit comfort’ in the US airforce, and how this helped him understand the battle against the cares and the comforts of this world.how an understanding of the battle between the flesh and the spirit can lift you out of discouragement and failure and help you stand strong for the Kingdom of God.how to implement effective family devotions in your home as a way to teach your children about the truth of God’s Word and to encourage them to live passionately for Christ even when those around them aren't.and more!Warrior of Christ, are you ready to train?Show notes:Purchase your copy of 'Sir Quinlan and the Swords of Valor' here, for a family-friendly, action-packed tale of one knight who rises above apathy - and one knight who doesn't! Get a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter (click here for more). You'll also receive discussion questions for the chapter that are perfect for a family devotion, as well as regular updates on Chuck's latest projects.Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-strengthening novels for the family, including the Kingdom Series, the Knights of Arrethtrae, the Wars of the Realm, and the Starlore Legacy! 

Is apathy stealing the passion and joy from your life - or from the lives of your family members? It's time to stand against the purposelessness of apathy and live with a vibrant, bold heart for Christ in all you do! Listen as Chuck and Tess show you:how to identify if apathy is a problem,how to beat apathy and seek the Lord for passion,what the difference is between apathy and healthy rest,and more!Warrior of Christ, are you ready to train? Show notes:Purchase your copy of 'Sir Quinlan and the Swords of Valor' here, for a family-friendly, action-packed tale of one knight who rises above apathy - and one knight who doesn't! Get a free audio chapter of 'Kingdom's Edge' when you subscribe to Chuck's email newsletter (click here for more). You'll also receive discussion questions for the chapter that are perfect for a family devotion, as well as regular updates on Chuck's latest projects.Head to Chuck's website here, to purchase faith-strengthening novels for the family, including the Kingdom Series, the Knights of Arrethtrae, the Wars of the Realm, and the Starlore Legacy!