Release Podcast https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com The Release Podcast is an invitation to journey with Scott Cragg and guests as we understand releasing the things that hold us back from being who Father always intended us to be. We do not have all the answers. Yet, we are open, honest, and transparent about the journey and hope you find hope and freedom as you listen.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic inforelease2rise inforelease2rise No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22240061/Release_Podcast_Logo_Round8sgko.png Release Podcast https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 15 - Union - Part 3 Episode 15 - Union - Part 3 https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-15-union-part-3/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-15-union-part-3/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/b4321f50-eab4-3a1a-9177-6851c82ef6b7 Summary

In this episode, we explore the relationship between fear and faith, and how understanding this dynamic can help us follow Jesus more courageously. Scott Cragg shares insights on overcoming fear and trusting spiritual guidance.

  • Matthew 21:12, Mark 11:15 - Jesus & flipping tables
  • Matthew 12:34, Matthew 23:33 - Vipers
  • Matthew 23:26 - Clean on the outside and filthy on the inside
  • Matthew 7:7, Luke 11:9, Revelation 3:20

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In this episode, we explore the relationship between fear and faith, and how understanding this dynamic can help us follow Jesus more courageously. Scott Cragg shares insights on overcoming fear and trusting spiritual guidance.

  • Matthew 21:12, Mark 11:15 - Jesus & flipping tables
  • Matthew 12:34, Matthew 23:33 - Vipers
  • Matthew 23:26 - Clean on the outside and filthy on the inside
  • Matthew 7:7, Luke 11:9, Revelation 3:20

Music Attributions

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]]> inforelease2rise false No 2033 15 full Episode 14 - Union - Part 2 Episode 14 - Union - Part 2 https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-14-unity-part-2/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-14-unity-part-2/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:37:17 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/4f13beb0-651c-32c1-bfad-8288ef4773d1 Summary In this episode, we explore the profound metaphor that 'Our Bibles aren't meant to leave bullet holes,' emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting, love, and unity. We discuss how the Bible is often misinterpreted and misused, and what it truly represents.

Abby Grace YouTube Link  ⁨@abbygrace972⁩ 

Song - When Love Bleeds

https://youtu.be/A0yv96moB-w?si=YZHC5u23HHd5dokH

Opening and Closing Music attributions -

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Abby Grace YouTube Link  ⁨@abbygrace972⁩ 

Song - When Love Bleeds

https://youtu.be/A0yv96moB-w?si=YZHC5u23HHd5dokH

Opening and Closing Music attributions -

24HQLEWV5L1KJDUJ, LEWE7PXELRUTKMEW

]]> inforelease2rise false No 1896 14 full Episode 13 - Union - Part 1 Episode 13 - Union - Part 1 https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-13-union-part-1/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-13-union-part-1/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:07:49 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/fadbd90f-0191-3ed3-b2ba-51fd1b7e6670 Summary

In this episode, Scott Cragg shares humorous and insightful reflections on life, relationships, and the small things that reveal our true character, using toothpaste as a metaphor.

 

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In this episode, Scott Cragg shares humorous and insightful reflections on life, relationships, and the small things that reveal our true character, using toothpaste as a metaphor.

 

]]> Summary In this episode, Scott Cragg shares humorous and insightful reflections on life, relationships, and the small things that reveal our true character, using toothpaste as a metaphor. inforelease2rise false No 2013 13 full Episode 12 - Our First Guest! Episode 12 - Our First Guest! https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-12-our-first-guest/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-12-our-first-guest/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/c143550b-d6de-34eb-81b0-44725a05f67c Summary

In this episode, Scott Cragg and his son Zane Cragg explore faith, friendship, maturity, and the journey into adulthood. They share personal stories, spiritual insights, and practical advice for navigating life and relationships as young adults and parents.

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In this episode, Scott Cragg and his son Zane Cragg explore faith, friendship, maturity, and the journey into adulthood. They share personal stories, spiritual insights, and practical advice for navigating life and relationships as young adults and parents.

]]> inforelease2rise false No 1685 12 full Episode 11 - How Are You Doing? Episode 11 - How Are You Doing? https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-11-how-are-you-doing/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-11-how-are-you-doing/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/2159b058-3763-3825-a43e-228284e25748 Summary

In this episode, Scott Cragg shares insights on taking inventory of your mental, emotional, and spiritual health, especially after a meaningful weekend. He encourages listeners to pause, reflect, and prioritize their well-being amidst life's busyness.

 

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In this episode, Scott Cragg shares insights on taking inventory of your mental, emotional, and spiritual health, especially after a meaningful weekend. He encourages listeners to pause, reflect, and prioritize their well-being amidst life's busyness.

 

]]> inforelease2rise false No 399 11 full Episode 10 - Leadership Episode 10 - Leadership https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-10-leadership/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-10-leadership/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/0a1f158c-9024-304d-ab95-573237c8d493 Summary -

This interview explores the importance of authentic behavior and integrity in parenting, emphasizing that children are perceptive and can detect inconsistencies between words and actions. It highlights how parental actions influence children's perceptions and behaviors.

Email - inforelease2rise @gmail.com 

BOOKS -

  • Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
  • Captivating by Stasi Eldredge
  • Keep Your Love On by Danny Silk
  • Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerich

QUOTE - "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." Rita Mae Brown.

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This interview explores the importance of authentic behavior and integrity in parenting, emphasizing that children are perceptive and can detect inconsistencies between words and actions. It highlights how parental actions influence children's perceptions and behaviors.

Email - inforelease2rise @gmail.com 

BOOKS -

  • Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
  • Captivating by Stasi Eldredge
  • Keep Your Love On by Danny Silk
  • Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerich

QUOTE - "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." Rita Mae Brown.

]]> inforelease2rise false No 2391 10 full EPISODE 9 - Hear - Listen - Ignore - Believe EPISODE 9 - Hear - Listen - Ignore - Believe https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-9-hear-listen-ignore-believe/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-9-hear-listen-ignore-believe/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:46:41 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/3aa3c99e-e2f0-3d2f-bcf6-dece9e99a908 SUMMARY

In this episode, Scott Cragg explores the concepts of hear, listen, ignore, and believe, emphasizing the importance of proactive listening and conscious decision-making in shaping our beliefs and actions. Through personal stories and analogies, he encourages listeners to reflect on what they choose to hear, ignore, and believe in their lives.

 

Email - Inforelease2rise@gmail.com

 

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In this episode, Scott Cragg explores the concepts of hear, listen, ignore, and believe, emphasizing the importance of proactive listening and conscious decision-making in shaping our beliefs and actions. Through personal stories and analogies, he encourages listeners to reflect on what they choose to hear, ignore, and believe in their lives.

 

Email - Inforelease2rise@gmail.com

 

]]> inforelease2rise false No 1826 9 full Episode 8 - What Does Hope Look Like - PART 2 Episode 8 - What Does Hope Look Like - PART 2 https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-8-what-does-hope-look-like-part-2/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-8-what-does-hope-look-like-part-2/#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/bfec4ad2-9b75-3e0d-8085-7cd95e595c96 Summary-

In this engaging Part 2 epsiode of "What Does Hope Look Like?", Scott Cragg shares insights and reflections, on his source and reason for hope. Discover how these themes influence personal growth and perspective.

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In this engaging Part 2 epsiode of "What Does Hope Look Like?", Scott Cragg shares insights and reflections, on his source and reason for hope. Discover how these themes influence personal growth and perspective.

]]> Summary In this engaging Part 2 Episode of ”What Does Hope Look Like?”, Scott Cragg shares insights and reflections, on his source and reason for hope. Discover how these themes influence personal growth and perspective. inforelease2rise false No 1949 8 full Episode 7 - What Does Hope Look Like - Part 1 Episode 7 - What Does Hope Look Like - Part 1 https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-7-what-does-hope-look-like-part-1/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-7-what-does-hope-look-like-part-1/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 14:10:10 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/ac0e5617-751a-3d98-bae2-a228cb12a3e1 Summary

Exploring the nature of hope and resilience, Scott Cragg discusses how hope provides stability and strength during challenging times, emphasizing that hope doesn't mean perfection but a steady belief in being okay despite adversity.

 

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Exploring the nature of hope and resilience, Scott Cragg discusses how hope provides stability and strength during challenging times, emphasizing that hope doesn't mean perfection but a steady belief in being okay despite adversity.

 

]]> Exploring the nature of hope and resilience, Scott Cragg discusses how hope provides stability and strength during challenging times, emphasizing that hope doesn’t mean perfection but a steady belief in being okay despite adversity. inforelease2rise false No 1816 7 full Episode 6 - The "church" Part 2 Episode 6 - The "church" Part 2 https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-6-the-church-part-2/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-6-the-church-part-2/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/11e298c2-23bb-318a-a25b-103d5b41ca57 In this episode, Scott Cragg reflects on the importance of understanding where we are in life, especially after significant experiences or realizations. He explores themes of self-awareness, love versus fear, boundaries, and how to navigate the complexities of faith, relationships, and personal growth.

 

SHOW NOTES - Book - Keep Your Love On by Danny Silk

Keep Your Love On -Calgary YouTube resource -

https://youtu.be/4CQc7MDc2ho?si=qmbIswstfTnmqlXg

Email - inforelease2rise@gmail.com

]]> In this episode, Scott Cragg reflects on the importance of understanding where we are in life, especially after significant experiences or realizations. He explores themes of self-awareness, love versus fear, boundaries, and how to navigate the complexities of faith, relationships, and personal growth.

 

SHOW NOTES - Book - Keep Your Love On by Danny Silk

Keep Your Love On -Calgary YouTube resource -

https://youtu.be/4CQc7MDc2ho?si=qmbIswstfTnmqlXg

Email - inforelease2rise@gmail.com

]]> inforelease2rise false No 1717 6 full Episode 5 - The "church" Episode 5 - The "church" https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-5-the-church/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-5-the-church/#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/a3ed9695-822d-3eb7-a862-27c9bacbc086 Summary

Scott Cragg discusses the evolving nature of faith, church involvement, and the concept of deconstruction in modern spirituality. He clarifies misconceptions about his views on church hurt and shares insights on personal spiritual journeys.

SHOW NOTES:

Books -

Fathered By God & Beautiful Outlaw by John Eldredge

Keep Your Love On - Danny Silk

Driven By Eternity - John Bevere

Chase The Lion - Mark Batterson

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Scott Cragg discusses the evolving nature of faith, church involvement, and the concept of deconstruction in modern spirituality. He clarifies misconceptions about his views on church hurt and shares insights on personal spiritual journeys.

SHOW NOTES:

Books -

Fathered By God & Beautiful Outlaw by John Eldredge

Keep Your Love On - Danny Silk

Driven By Eternity - John Bevere

Chase The Lion - Mark Batterson

]]> inforelease2rise false No 1862 5 full Episode 4 - Demands Episode 4 - Demands https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-4-demands/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-4-demands/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/7c34d777-d1e7-39ad-90bd-021ccfc73a70 Summary

In this episode, Scott Cragg explores the demands the world places on us and how these influence our identity, authenticity, and spiritual freedom. He emphasizes the importance of understanding what demands are shaping our lives and how to find true freedom through faith and self-awareness.

SHOW NOTES:

For Guys - www.truenorth.live/basecamp

For Ladies - www.changedokc.com

Mark 2:27 - The Sabbath was made for man.

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In this episode, Scott Cragg explores the demands the world places on us and how these influence our identity, authenticity, and spiritual freedom. He emphasizes the importance of understanding what demands are shaping our lives and how to find true freedom through faith and self-awareness.

SHOW NOTES:

For Guys - www.truenorth.live/basecamp

For Ladies - www.changedokc.com

Mark 2:27 - The Sabbath was made for man.

]]> inforelease2rise false No 1791 1 4 full Episode 3 - Identity Episode 3 - Identity https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-3-identity/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-3-identity/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/09664396-9fc5-3295-8b8d-d341067d69dd Summary

Exploring the complex nature of identity, the pitfalls of seeking validation in the wrong places, and the importance of authenticity, love, and humility in understanding oneself.

Where two or more are gathered - Matthew 18:20

Made in the image of God (Yahweh) Genesis Chapter 2

Satan's consequences of rebellion - Isaiah 14:12, Ezekial 28:15, Luke 10:18, & Revelation 12:7

CovenantEyes.com

 

 

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Exploring the complex nature of identity, the pitfalls of seeking validation in the wrong places, and the importance of authenticity, love, and humility in understanding oneself.

Where two or more are gathered - Matthew 18:20

Made in the image of God (Yahweh) Genesis Chapter 2

Satan's consequences of rebellion - Isaiah 14:12, Ezekial 28:15, Luke 10:18, & Revelation 12:7

CovenantEyes.com

 

 

]]> Exploring the complex nature of identity, the pitfalls of seeking validation in the wrong places, and the importance of authenticity, love, and humility in understanding oneself. Where two or more are gathered - Matthew 18:20 Made in the image of God (Yahweh) Genesis Chapter 2 Satan’s consequences of rebellion - Isaiah 14:12, Ezekial 28:15, Luke 10:18, & Revelation 12:7 CovenantEyes.com inforelease2rise false No 1834 3 full Episode 2 - Counterfeits Episode 2 - Counterfeits https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-2-counterfeits/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-2-counterfeits/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:31:44 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/31c214e5-a6ff-32a2-9618-09fcb61c3dec Summary

In this episode, Scott Cragg explores the concept of counterfeit identities and how they influence our decisions, self-worth, and spiritual walk. He shares personal stories and practical filters to help listeners identify and let go of false identities rooted in success, failure, and societal expectations.

 

Email - inforelease2rise@gmail.com

 

Book - Wild at Heart by John Eldredge

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In this episode, Scott Cragg explores the concept of counterfeit identities and how they influence our decisions, self-worth, and spiritual walk. He shares personal stories and practical filters to help listeners identify and let go of false identities rooted in success, failure, and societal expectations.

 

Email - inforelease2rise@gmail.com

 

Book - Wild at Heart by John Eldredge

]]> inforelease2rise false No 1841 2 full Episode 1 - LISTENER UPDATE Episode 1 - LISTENER UPDATE https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-1-listener-update/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-1-listener-update/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:22:14 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/08a97f84-ae2e-3646-a84c-1fe17e55d25f Based on some great feedback, I wanted to share some updates in references for Episode 1. 

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]]> inforelease2rise false No 112 1 1 full Episode 1 - What Is This Podcast All About? Episode 1 - What Is This Podcast All About? https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-1-what-is-this-podcast-all-about/ https://inforelease2rise.podbean.com/e/episode-1-what-is-this-podcast-all-about/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:44:15 -0300 inforelease2rise.podbean.com/2462dfb4-f049-33cb-a182-26b2485bc2f9 In this inaugural episode, Scott Cragg introduces his personal journey of faith, the concept of release, and the importance of letting go to experience freedom and growth. He shares insights on overcoming fear, releasing old beliefs, and embracing a life aligned with God's love.

Reference Notes - 

Disney's Dumbo - He thought he had to hold on to the "Blue Feather" to fly.

Don't Worry About Tomorrow - Matthew 6:34

Book - Wild at Heart by John Eldredge

Story of Job - Job Chapter 1

Stories of David - 2 Samuel 11, 2 Samuel 13-15, and 2 Samuel 24

EMAIL ADDRESS - inforelease2rise@gmail.com

]]> In this inaugural episode, Scott Cragg introduces his personal journey of faith, the concept of release, and the importance of letting go to experience freedom and growth. He shares insights on overcoming fear, releasing old beliefs, and embracing a life aligned with God's love.

Reference Notes - 

Disney's Dumbo - He thought he had to hold on to the "Blue Feather" to fly.

Don't Worry About Tomorrow - Matthew 6:34

Book - Wild at Heart by John Eldredge

Story of Job - Job Chapter 1

Stories of David - 2 Samuel 11, 2 Samuel 13-15, and 2 Samuel 24

EMAIL ADDRESS - inforelease2rise@gmail.com

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