Only For A Season

05/29/2026

𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆𝗻𝗻𝗲, 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗿.

The original episode was longer, but after listening again, I realized the real story was her perspective. For years, Ruth and I knew how it felt as grandparents to have grandchildren living far away, but this conversation helped me understand how it felt from the grandchild’s side too.

It’s about love, distance, missed moments, staying connected, and the importance of being intentional with family.

You can listen to this episode of 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Podcasts.

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05/22/2026

As far back as I can remember, there was a small plaque hanging on the kitchen wall of my childhood home on West 43rd Street in Cleveland.

It said, “𝗔𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱.”

At the time, I didn’t fully understand how powerful those words were. But now, at 66 years old, I realize my parents didn’t just hang that plaque on the wall. They lived it.

I saw them pray. I saw them read their Bible. I saw them make church and faith part of our home.
This episode is my encouragement to young parents, and also to older parents who may have a son or daughter who has drifted from the Lord.

Don’t lose faith. The seeds planted in love, prayer, and truth are never wasted.

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05/09/2026

Mother’s Day is more than flowers and one day of recognition.

This episode is personal.

I’m taking time to honor my wife Ruth, and our daughters Jennifer and Michele, and reflect on what they’ve carried for our family over the years.

And for the men listening, this is a reminder. Don’t wait to say what should be said today.

Listen to “The Women Who Hold Our Family Together” now on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon.
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04/25/2026

Sometimes we hold on to a season God has already moved us out of.

Not because we need to…
but because it’s familiar.

Growth often feels like loss at first.

But forward is where He’s leading.

04/08/2026

There are seasons in life that stretch the heart in ways you never expect.

In this special episode of Only for a Season, I sit down with someone very close to my heart… my firstborn granddaughter, Katelynne.

We talk honestly about what it’s like to love family across the miles. The memories, the missed moments, the summer visits, the hard goodbyes, and the intentional effort it takes to stay connected when you can’t just drive down the street.

This conversation is real, emotional, and filled with perspective from both a grandparent and a grandchild who have lived it.

If you are a grandparent, a parent, or part of a family that is spread out, I believe this episode will speak to you.

You can listen now here or on:
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03/20/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿…𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿.
This week’s episode of Only for a Season is one of those moments for me.

𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗼, 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁.

When she told me… I didn’t yell.
I didn’t argue.
I just looked at her.
What happened next… I will never forget.

This episode is not about rules.
It’s about relationship.

It’s about how our responses as fathers can either build trust…
or quietly break something in the heart of our children.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗱… 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.
Take a few minutes and listen.

I believe it will stay with you.
Let me know your thoughts after you hear it.

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀
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03/12/2026

People On The Path is a podcast about slowing down, paying attention, and showing up for the people God puts in front of us.

Every episode is rooted in real life, real faith, and real conversations about what it looks like to follow Jesus in the everyday moments. Whether you are the one who is hurting or you know someone who is, this podcast is for you.

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Inspired by Ecclesiastes 3:1–8, Mel Cruzado shares stories of faith, family, and life’s changing seasons—offering hope and encouragement for every heart.

02/27/2026

POV: You finally stop forcing it, and God leads you somewhere quiet, safe, and restoring. Green pastures. Still waters. I needed this today. Psalm 23:2

02/17/2026

Young parents, don’t let the busy years slowly steal what matters most. One of the best choices Ruth and I made early in marriage was protecting time for each other, even when money was tight and life was full. Date night doesn’t have to be fancy. It just has to be intentional. Your kids will grow up and launch, and you want to still be best friends when that day comes. Start this month. Put it on the calendar.

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02/16/2026

Not every comment deserves your energy.
Some arguments are invitations, not assignments. Guard your peace and let it go.
Proverbs 26:4