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When he was growing up in small-town Mississippi, Sam Haskell saw a TV commercial promising that "The Cheer Man" was visiting homes across America, distributing $10 checks to anyone who could produce a box of Cheer detergent. Sam was convinced "The Cheer Man" would come to his house. Nearly a year later, to everyone's surprise, "The Cheer Man" arrived and young Sam was ready for him.

When car-making giant General Motors decided to close its plant in Lansing, Michigan, in 1996, one person - the city's newly elected mayor - stood up and said “no”. Initially, it was the cry of a man in the wilderness. Not once in its century-long history had GM reversed a decision to close a plant. But Mayor David Hollister quietly went to work building the Lansing Works! Keep GM! movement and succeeded in defying all the odds. Lansing remains GM's Oldsmobile headquarters. 

Leadership: Authority That Bears Weight confronts the modern distortion of manhood and calls men back to biblical headship—authority rooted in obedience, sacrifice, and stewardship.

The Book of American Negro Poetry is one of the earliest and most essential anthologies of African-American verse ever brought to print. Edited by writer and diplomat James Weldon Johnson, this collection was published with the hope of bringing to the public a greater awareness of the art and literature created by Black writers. This is the first edition of this long-republished anthology and collects seminal works by Paul Dunbar, W.E.B. Du Bois, Claude McKay, Leslie Hill, James Corrothers, and many more. - Summary by ChuckW

This is not a book for comfortable Christians. The Iron & Fire Series is written for men who are tired of drifting, tired of weak faith, and tired of a version of Christianity that demands nothing and produces nothing. Men are not lacking information. They are lacking formation. This book does not ask how you feel. It asks who you obey. Forged: Identity Under Authority confronts the root issues most men avoid.

Fractured Minds: The Mental Health Crisis of a Generation exposes the rising wave of anxiety, depression, and burnout that has reshaped America over the past fifteen years. Drawing on research, real-life stories, and cultural analysis, this book reveals how technology, stigma, the pandemic, and shifting generational values have fueled a nationwide mental health emergency. Yet beyond the crisis, it offers a vision of resilience, innovation, and hope.

The Leadership Mix is a leadership and training podcast style show for founders, operators, and people responsible for building high-performing teams.Hosted by David Ray Cross Jr., the show explores how leadership, systems, and training shape real-world performance. Each episode delivers practical frameworks, industry insights, and honest conversations about what it actually takes to scale people, teams, and organizations.Most industries train skills.Very few train leaders.The Leadership Mix exists to close that gap.Whether you're building a DJ company, running a service business, or leading a...

Discipline: Mastery of Self confronts the areas where men most often compromise—habits, sexual integrity, self-control, obedience, and endurance under pressure. This is not a devotional and not a motivational listen. It is a call to formation. This book exposes the conflict between flesh and Spirit and names, without euphemism, how indulgence, secrecy, and passivity erode authority. It challenges the misuse of "grace" as permission to remain undisciplined and reclaims grace as the power to change.

When small-town preacher Austin Gold is confronted by a tormented man named Jordan, who claims to have committed the unforgivable sin, his once unshakable faith begins to crumble. As Austin delves deeper into the mystery of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, he finds himself ensnared in a battle not only for Jordan's soul but for his own. Haunted by doubt, spiritual silence, and a growing fear that some doors truly do close forever, Austin is forced to confront the very nature of grace and redemption.

Rise from the Ashes is a Christian narrative about a young man named Asher, whose faith in Jesus Christ is tested in the wake of an apocalyptic collapse that devastates America. The story follows Asher’s journey of survival, personal transformation, and spiritual renewal as he navigates a world left in ruins.

The Lost Treasure is a heartwarming tale of friendship, adventure, and discovery. The story follows Tuck, a young boy, and his loyal mini schnauzer, Chief, after having rescued a playful puppy named Xena from a secret tunnel in their backyard.

Wounded Faith: Finding Healing Beyond Church Hurt is a poignant and redemptive story about pain, loss, and the healing power of God’s love. It follows David, a young man whose once-strong faith is shattered by betrayal and rejection from the very church he trusted most.

Stanley the Snail and the Great Garden Race is a rhythmic story about a determined snail named Stanley. Despite being teased for his slow pace, Stanley decides to join a garden race. Through clever strategies and perseverance, Stanley overcomes various obstacles and surprises everyone by winning the race.

The Gathering: A Tale of the Second Coming follows Atlas, a skeptical journalist navigating a world teetering on the brink of collapse. Amid global unrest, natural disasters, and an emerging global leader promising peace, Atlas begins investigating a series of mysterious disappearances tied to a growing religious movement.

Beyond the Pain tells the powerful journey of Morgan, a young woman who struggles to heal from the trauma of mental and sexual abuse by a beloved family member.

The Threads Between Us is a deeply emotional exploration of the human experience—spanning the complexities of love, friendship, family, faith and personal growth. Through a series of poignant moments, the narrative takes listeners on a journey through life's highs and lows, from the warmth of true love to the ache of heartache, from the burdens we bear to the joy in living. Each poem is a thread in the intricate fabric of life, connecting us to those we hold dear and showing us that even in our darkest moments, we are never truly alone.

"Chief and Tuck's Backyard Adventures" is a heartwarming tale of friendship and exploration. It follows the adventures of Tuck and his puppy, Chief, as they embark on various escapades in their backyard. From discovering hidden tunnels and caves to facing challenges in a dark forest, Chief and Tuck demonstrate bravery, teamwork, and loyalty. Along the way, they find treasure, rescue a lost puppy named Xena, and forge a bond that lasts a lifetime.

Asher, a curious but skeptical 16-year-old, wrestles with doubts about Christianity and the concept of the Trinity. Raised in a non-religious home, he finds the idea of one God existing in three persons to be confusing and contradictory. When an old family friend, Phillip, invites him on a spiritual pilgrimage, Asher reluctantly agrees, seeking clarity about his faith.

The House That Broke My Home: Based on a true story of child sexual abuse is a raw, courageous journey through a mother’s worst nightmare—and her relentless pursuit of healing, justice, and hope. When her children reveal the unthinkable betrayal by someone she trusted most—her father-in-law—everything changes. What was once a safe family home becomes the symbol of pain, silence, and devastation. But in the midst of grief, guilt, and unimaginable heartache, she refuses to let their story end in ruin.

When now fourteen-year-old Morgan bravely breaks her silence about the abuse she endured, it sets off a whirlwind of courtroom battles, emotional storms, and a desperate pursuit of justice. Backed by her family and the fierce support of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA), Morgan faces her abuser in court—her own grandfather, a respected preacher. But when the trial ends in a mistrial, the pain deepens and questions loom. In this true-to-life account of courage and resilience,