Carrying My Cross: A Faith Journey Podcast Mon, 04 May 2026 08:05:11 -0400 https://riverside.com en © 2026 Carrying My Cross: A Faith Journey Podcast yes 3d92085c-5049-5a1a-b8ef-fc3237499554 Bill Tucker episodic false From questioning agnostic to Jesus follower, host Bill Tucker documents his personal faith journey through weekly realizations, interviews with fellow travelers, and the occasional breakdown / breakthrough. A Christian podcast that dares to be honest, transparent, and vulnerable.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Bill Tucker https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ltzvyzlyvge86h88el9gy2ig55nd?.jpg Carrying My Cross: A Faith Journey Podcast https://riverside.com EP 14: Two Months in Recovery - A Christian Goes to Honey Lake Clinic EP 14: Two Months in Recovery - A Christian Goes to Honey Lake Clinic Howdy! On this deeply personal edition of Carrying My Cross podcast, I share the story of how, in the midst of the worst depressive episode of my life, I ended up in a Christian mental health facility for 50 days fighting for my faith and my sanity. This also serves as a primer for anyone considering going to Honey Lake Clinic as I go deep into what you can expect. 

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode features uncensored talk about mental health, including suicidal ideation and planning. 

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnh2BLVRh-o0vYooN4Qz1Jw

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Howdy! On this deeply personal edition of Carrying My Cross podcast, I share the story of how, in the midst of the worst depressive episode of my life, I ended up in a Christian mental health facility for 50 days fighting for my faith and my sanity. This also serves as a primer for anyone considering going to Honey Lake Clinic as I go deep into what you can expect. 

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode features uncensored talk about mental health, including suicidal ideation and planning. 

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnh2BLVRh-o0vYooN4Qz1Jw

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Bill Tucker Buzzsprout-19118757 Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 -0600 3407 14 full false Ep 13: Faith, Family, and Digital Ministry w/ Dillon Bruce Ep 13: Faith, Family, and Digital Ministry w/ Dillon Bruce Greetings! On this episode, I have a fascinating interview with TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook creator Dillon Bruce. On this episode, we discuss faith, family, digital ministry, getting into "discussions" online, and the power of a simple testimony. Check out Dillon's work online via the link below and thanks for listening!

Check out Dillion's Work at https://www.tiktok.com/@dillon_bruce

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnh2BLVRh-o0vYooN4Qz1Jw

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Greetings! On this episode, I have a fascinating interview with TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook creator Dillon Bruce. On this episode, we discuss faith, family, digital ministry, getting into "discussions" online, and the power of a simple testimony. Check out Dillon's work online via the link below and thanks for listening!

Check out Dillion's Work at https://www.tiktok.com/@dillon_bruce

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnh2BLVRh-o0vYooN4Qz1Jw

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Bill Tucker Buzzsprout-19043292 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0600 3145 13 full false Ep 12: Happy Easter! Now What? Ep 12: Happy Easter! Now What? Greetings from the road! Recorded on Airpods in an echo filled hotel room, this quick and less than professional episode explores my history with Easter and how I plan on carrying the lessons of the Resurrection on to the days / weeks / months ahead. Hope you had an amazing Easter and have a blessed week ahead.

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnh2BLVRh-o0vYooN4Qz1Jw

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

 

]]> Greetings from the road! Recorded on Airpods in an echo filled hotel room, this quick and less than professional episode explores my history with Easter and how I plan on carrying the lessons of the Resurrection on to the days / weeks / months ahead. Hope you had an amazing Easter and have a blessed week ahead.

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnh2BLVRh-o0vYooN4Qz1Jw

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

 

]]> Bill Tucker Buzzsprout-18973774 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0600 1712 12 full false Ep 11: 2026 Mission Trip Recap Ep 11: 2026 Mission Trip Recap Greetings from the wilds of Houston! On this episode, I recap a week of ministry to the un-homed, unfortunate, and marginalized communities of Houston with my home church's youth group. It was an incredible week of service and watching God do His thing in the lives and spirits of these students, so join me as I walk through the entire week. 

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnh2BLVRh-o0vYooN4Qz1Jw

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

 

]]> Greetings from the wilds of Houston! On this episode, I recap a week of ministry to the un-homed, unfortunate, and marginalized communities of Houston with my home church's youth group. It was an incredible week of service and watching God do His thing in the lives and spirits of these students, so join me as I walk through the entire week. 

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnh2BLVRh-o0vYooN4Qz1Jw

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

 

]]> Buzzsprout-18928191 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0600 2806 11 full false Ep 10: Is It OK To Pray For a Parking Space? Ep 10: Is It OK To Pray For a Parking Space? Asking the burning questions here on Carrying My Cross Podcast! On this episode, a thought experiment about the little things in life leads to an examination of 1 Thessalonians 5:17 and I spend ten minutes talking about one of the most skipped books of the Bible. Many thanks for checking out the show!

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnh2BLVRh-o0vYooN4Qz1Jw

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Asking the burning questions here on Carrying My Cross Podcast! On this episode, a thought experiment about the little things in life leads to an examination of 1 Thessalonians 5:17 and I spend ten minutes talking about one of the most skipped books of the Bible. Many thanks for checking out the show!

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnh2BLVRh-o0vYooN4Qz1Jw

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Bill Tucker Buzzsprout-18847461 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0600 2197 10 full false Ep 9: Mistakes, Missions, and Screwtape Returns Ep 9: Mistakes, Missions, and Screwtape Returns Greetings friends! On this slightly abbreviated episode of Carrying My Cross Podcast, I explore mission trips, Screwtape returns with another cranky letter to Wormwood, and I share a sad story of ministry gone awry with the hope you don't make the same mistake. It's all hear for your ears on Episode 9 of Carrying My Cross podcast!

FEATURED ARTIST: Grace + Max - https://www.youtube.com/@GraceandMax

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Greetings friends! On this slightly abbreviated episode of Carrying My Cross Podcast, I explore mission trips, Screwtape returns with another cranky letter to Wormwood, and I share a sad story of ministry gone awry with the hope you don't make the same mistake. It's all hear for your ears on Episode 9 of Carrying My Cross podcast!

FEATURED ARTIST: Grace + Max - https://www.youtube.com/@GraceandMax

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Bill Tucker Buzzsprout-18813224 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0600 2550 9 full false Ep 8: My Musical Journey...and Numbers! Ep 8: My Musical Journey...and Numbers! Howdy, friends! On this episode of Carrying My Cross Podcast, I discuss my love of music and how it's affected my upbringing, my faith, and everything in between. We also do another 3:16, this time counting ourselves some Levities in Numbers 3:16. And somehow, someway, I mine valuable truth from a less than popular piece of Scripture. Enjoy!

FEATURED ARTIST: Don Ready - https://www.youtube.com/@donreadymusic

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com


]]> Howdy, friends! On this episode of Carrying My Cross Podcast, I discuss my love of music and how it's affected my upbringing, my faith, and everything in between. We also do another 3:16, this time counting ourselves some Levities in Numbers 3:16. And somehow, someway, I mine valuable truth from a less than popular piece of Scripture. Enjoy!

FEATURED ARTIST: Don Ready - https://www.youtube.com/@donreadymusic

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com


]]> Bill Tucker Buzzsprout-18772567 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0600 3126 8 full false Ep 7: Luke, Leviticus, and Complete Surrender Ep 7: Luke, Leviticus, and Complete Surrender This is the week the Lord's provided and it's time for yet another edition of Carrying My Cross podcast! This week, I provide a life update, talk glowingly about Luke 4:1-13 and do a brand new 3:16 on Leviticus. Is the third book of the Bible completely skippable or can we find some modern truth in this ancient text? Let's find out together!

FEATURED ARTIST: Mountains in the Sea - https://www.youtube.com/@mtnsinthesea

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

 

]]> This is the week the Lord's provided and it's time for yet another edition of Carrying My Cross podcast! This week, I provide a life update, talk glowingly about Luke 4:1-13 and do a brand new 3:16 on Leviticus. Is the third book of the Bible completely skippable or can we find some modern truth in this ancient text? Let's find out together!

FEATURED ARTIST: Mountains in the Sea - https://www.youtube.com/@mtnsinthesea

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

 

]]> Bill Tucker Buzzsprout-18724897 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 3466 7 full false Ep 6: A Journey of Faith w/ Joe Corio Ep 6: A Journey of Faith w/ Joe Corio On this episode, I have a one on one conversation with my best friend of over 35 years, Joe Corio. We talk about growing up Catholic, the twists and turns of our faith journeys, the wonders of a good Youth Group, and how we're doing spiritually today. Two people with similar arcs and backgrounds who found themselves to Jesus in markedly different ways. 

FEATURED ARTIST: Sydni Alexander - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XbQZHxqyZE

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> On this episode, I have a one on one conversation with my best friend of over 35 years, Joe Corio. We talk about growing up Catholic, the twists and turns of our faith journeys, the wonders of a good Youth Group, and how we're doing spiritually today. Two people with similar arcs and backgrounds who found themselves to Jesus in markedly different ways. 

FEATURED ARTIST: Sydni Alexander - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XbQZHxqyZE

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Bill Tucker Buzzsprout-18640761 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 3933 6 full false Ep 5: Notes From My Pretty Pink Bible Ep 5: Notes From My Pretty Pink Bible On this episode of Carrying My Cross Podcast, we discuss my pretty pink Bible, notes taken while away on a grippy sock vacation, a discussion of Exodus 3:16 and another installment of Screwtape Returns. Tie it together with a killer tune from Lee Estephon and you have an episode for the ages. Thanks, as always, for your support!

FEATURED ARTIST: Lee Estephon - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Bxl-L3Snz3mqRpGFSoPcw

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> On this episode of Carrying My Cross Podcast, we discuss my pretty pink Bible, notes taken while away on a grippy sock vacation, a discussion of Exodus 3:16 and another installment of Screwtape Returns. Tie it together with a killer tune from Lee Estephon and you have an episode for the ages. Thanks, as always, for your support!

FEATURED ARTIST: Lee Estephon - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Bxl-L3Snz3mqRpGFSoPcw

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Bill Tucker ce4a1439-d107-4a31-90d8-17b1380f6c0c Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 2761 5 false Ep 4: The Story of Me (Part 3) - Boots, Belt Buckles, and Jesus Ep 4: The Story of Me (Part 3) - Boots, Belt Buckles, and Jesus In this episode, Bill shares his personal journey of faith, addiction, and transformation. He reflects on his move to Austin, the struggles he faced with alcohol, and how his wife's grandmother, Grandma Zelma, played a pivotal role in introducing him to church and faith. Bill discusses the turning point in his life when he surrendered to Jesus, the ongoing battle with addiction, and the importance of mental health. He emphasizes the value of honesty and imperfection in his Christian journey, expressing gratitude for the support he has received along the way.

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - www.flourishcreative.org

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> In this episode, Bill shares his personal journey of faith, addiction, and transformation. He reflects on his move to Austin, the struggles he faced with alcohol, and how his wife's grandmother, Grandma Zelma, played a pivotal role in introducing him to church and faith. Bill discusses the turning point in his life when he surrendered to Jesus, the ongoing battle with addiction, and the importance of mental health. He emphasizes the value of honesty and imperfection in his Christian journey, expressing gratitude for the support he has received along the way.

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - www.flourishcreative.org

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Bill Tucker 336249db-2076-4f3e-aa70-2655d80ed3f6 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0600 2763 4 false Ep 3: The Story of Me (Part 2) - The City That Never Sleeps Meets the Boy Who Never Would Ep 3: The Story of Me (Part 2) - The City That Never Sleeps Meets the Boy Who Never Would In this episode, Bill shares his personal testimony, detailing the profound impact of his father's sudden death on his life. He reflects on the challenges of navigating grief, the realization of life's fragility, and the subsequent choices he made in his early adulthood, including financial decisions and the pursuit of identity in New York City. Through his journey, he explores themes of community, addiction, and personal growth, ultimately expressing gratitude for the lessons learned along the way.

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - www.flourishcreative.org

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> In this episode, Bill shares his personal testimony, detailing the profound impact of his father's sudden death on his life. He reflects on the challenges of navigating grief, the realization of life's fragility, and the subsequent choices he made in his early adulthood, including financial decisions and the pursuit of identity in New York City. Through his journey, he explores themes of community, addiction, and personal growth, ultimately expressing gratitude for the lessons learned along the way.

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - www.flourishcreative.org

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Bill Tucker 5a212bf9-ef6b-4d0c-8745-a1f6cd1f08ef Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:15:00 -0600 2348 3 false Ep 2: The Story of Me (Part 1) - Growing Up Jersey Ep 2: The Story of Me (Part 1) - Growing Up Jersey In part one of my three part testimony, I discuss growing up as a cultural Roman Catholic in Northern New Jersey, finding myself in spite of myself, and how religion of any kind became a non-factor for me, despite society's attempts to make it so. If you've ever wanted to learn more about me, this is a prime time to do so.

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - www.flourishcreative.org

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> In part one of my three part testimony, I discuss growing up as a cultural Roman Catholic in Northern New Jersey, finding myself in spite of myself, and how religion of any kind became a non-factor for me, despite society's attempts to make it so. If you've ever wanted to learn more about me, this is a prime time to do so.

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music - www.flourishcreative.org

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Bill Tucker 066b21c6-1133-45d3-8df2-cf874e567e2f Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 2677 2 false Ep 1: Genesis 3:16, Screwtape, and New Beginnings Ep 1: Genesis 3:16, Screwtape, and New Beginnings Welcome to the inaugural episode of Carrying My Cross Podcast! On this brief glimpse into the overall vision of the show, we discuss podcast goals, start our "3:16" series, and hear from the evil Screwtape and how he hopes to tempt a new mortal in 2026. Enjoy!

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music: www.flourishcreative.org

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Welcome to the inaugural episode of Carrying My Cross Podcast! On this brief glimpse into the overall vision of the show, we discuss podcast goals, start our "3:16" series, and hear from the evil Screwtape and how he hopes to tempt a new mortal in 2026. Enjoy!

FEATURED ARTIST: Flourish Music: www.flourishcreative.org

My TikTok: @carryingmycrosspod

My Insta: @carryingmycrosspod

My Email: carryingmycrosspod@gmail.com

]]> Bill Tucker 18ad615a-74d9-44c3-819c-e34b22eb1776 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:54:40 -0600 2316 1 false Carrying My Cross Trailer Carrying My Cross Trailer Can I describe my brand new faith based podcast in approximately 90 seconds? No clue, but I'm going to try! Enjoy this teaser into the new show launching January 5th!

]]> Can I describe my brand new faith based podcast in approximately 90 seconds? No clue, but I'm going to try! Enjoy this teaser into the new show launching January 5th!

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