Only For A Season
Mel Cruzado
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S2E10 A Piercing… and a Father’s Lesson
In this deeply personal episode of Only for a Season, I share a moment from years ago that has never left me.It was a simple situation.A decision my teenage daughter made… after I had asked her to…
S2E9 People On The Path
Have you ever walked past someone and just knew something was wrong? Maybe it was a stranger on a trail. Maybe it was someone sitting alone at a restaurant. Maybe it is a friend you have not checked…
S2E8 Date Night is Not Optional
In this episode, Mel Cruzado shares a simple marriage habit that Ruth and he have practiced for nearly 47 years: making intentional time for each other through regular date nights. With warmth and…
S2E7 Loving Grandchildren Near and Far
Loving Grandchildren Near and FarBecoming a grandparent changes your heart in ways you never expect.In this episode of Only for a Season, I share the story of becoming a grandparent for the first…
S2E6 Before 2026 Begins, Hear This About Your Season
As 2025 comes to a close, many of us are carrying the weight of different seasons.Some were filled with joy and answered prayers.Others were marked by loss, waiting, or quiet struggle.In this…
S2E5 When a Father Says I’m Sorry
In this episode of Only for a Season, we talk about something many fathers struggle with but rarely discuss. The power of asking for forgiveness. As dads, we carry a responsibility to guide, protect,…
S2E4 The Stranger Who Stopped to Pray
In this episode, I share a personal story about a moment when the Holy Spirit used a complete stranger to speak hope into my darkest season. We talk about the nudges God gives us to pray, to speak…
S2E3 The Gift I Never Had
I grew up without cousins nearby. No family gatherings. No aunts or uncles dropping in. It was just our small family circle, and that was my normal. Looking back, I realize how much that shaped the…
S2E3 Keep It Private: The Power of Respect in Marriage - (A Message for Men)
In this episode of Only for a Season, Mel Cruzado speaks directly to men about one of the most overlooked marks of strength, knowing when to stay silent.Real leadership in marriage isn’t about…
S2E2 Just Married - Just Laid Off
In this heartfelt episode, Mel shares the true story of how he and his wife Ruth went from newlyweds filled with dreams… to facing unemployment, bankruptcy, and fear — and how faith carried them…
S2E1 Why this Podcast?
In this special episode, host Mel Cruzado shares the story behind Only for a Season — how years of hesitation and self-doubt gave way to obedience and purpose.After nearly 38 years with GE…
S1E18 The Blessing of Honoring Our Parents
In this episode of Only for a Season, Mel Cruzado reflects on the biblical command to honor our father and mother, and the promise of blessing that follows. Through practical encouragement, Mel…
S1E17 What the Ants Taught Me About Life
Hey friends, it’s Mel from Only for a Season. You know, sometimes the best life lessons don’t come from a classroom or a book — they come from the quiet wisdom of someone who loves you. In my case,…
S1E16 Grown Grandkids: A Bittersweet Blessing
Mel reflects on the joy of becoming a young grandparent and the tender shift as grandkids grow into young adults. From sweet memories of toddler days to recent vacations with teens and graduates,…
S1E15 Married for Life
In today’s episode, titled “ Married for Life,” host Mel Cruzado shares a deeply personal story from the early days of his marriage to Ruth. At just 19 years old, Mel faced a moment of fear,…
S1E14 Coincidence or Divine Intervention
Welcome to Only for a Season, a podcast where host Mel Cruzado invites us into meaningful conversations about the shifting seasons of life, faith, and the unseen hand of God guiding us through it…
S1E13 Gratitude Is Your Weapon
In this episode of Only for a Season, Mel Cruzado shares an honest reminder for anyone feeling overwhelmed by fear, doubt, or the pressure to control what’s ahead. Sometimes, we’re so focused on what…
S1E12 Remembering Fathers – Father’s Day 2025
Welcome back to Only for a Season, where we reflect on the seasons of life through the lens of Ecclesiastes 3.In this special Father’s Day episode, Mel opens his heart to honor the memory of two…
S1E14 Graduating Grandchildren: A Season to Cherish
Two graduations, one grateful heart. In this episode of Only for a Season, Mel Cruzado shares the joy and emotion of watching his grandson and granddaughter step into adulthood. A heartfelt reminder…
S1E11 Missing Fathers
In today’s episode, titled Missing Fathers, Mel shares a powerful reflection sparked by a simple moment on a plane—watching a film that uncovered the deep wounds caused by absent fathers. Through…
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Only For A Season has published 30 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
Only For A Season is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 7m.
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