About

About Me

I'm a husband, father, veteran, and follower of Christ trying to walk faithfully in the fog with a compass that's not my own.

After 26 years in the U.S. Air Force, I retired as a Major, having started my journey as an enlisted Airman and reaching the rank of Technical Sergeant before commissioning. Along the way, I earned my Ph.D. candidacy in Industrial-Organizational Psychology with a focus on leadership. My experiences have shaped how I think about responsibility, discernment, and the cost of carrying spiritual weight well.

Carl Zunker

I've worked across government and education sectors, including a very successful season in program management. But the real turning point wasn't professional. It was spiritual. After becoming medically disabled, someone told me something that stuck: "Sometimes God allows the body to break so the soul can listen." That's been true for me.

Today, I live in Spain with my wife of 12 years and our two children, pursuing a slower, more intentional life centered on faith, family, and purpose. We didn't move for comfort. We moved for clarity by following a calling.

This website is part of that calling. It's not just mine. There's a small team of faithful people praying, working, and building alongside me. We believe there's a better way to walk through the noise of this world—with spiritual courage, biblical wisdom, and gentle strength. I'm also exploring seminary as part of what may be next.

Wherever this goes, I know I'm not the hero of the story. I'm just trying to follow the One who is.

Spiritual Leadership

Carl A. Zunker dedicates his work to empowering men and families to lead with integrity, faith, and love. His focus is on guiding others to walk in biblical truth and serve as authentic spiritual leaders in their homes, churches, and communities.

Leading with Purpose

Through practical insights and biblical reflections, Carl encourages men to develop servant leadership qualities that inspire others and foster a legacy of faith and integrity. His teachings aim to equip believers to influence their spheres with compassion and conviction.

Discipleship matters

Discipleship is at the core of Carl's mission. He emphasizes living out biblical truths practically, mentoring others, and cultivating a life that reflects Christ's love. His resources help men grow spiritually and lead their families with confidence and humility.

Living with purpose

Living intentionally in a noisy world requires steadfast faith and clear purpose. Carl's work encourages believers to stay grounded in Scripture, cultivating a lifestyle of righteousness, service, and unwavering trust in God's plan.

Transforming hearts

Carl's dedication is to transforming lives through biblical truth, inspiring men to become spiritual leaders who influence their families and communities with love, humility, and unwavering faith. His resources are designed to nurture authentic discipleship.

God's call

Answering God's call to leadership involves commitment, integrity, and a deep reliance on His Word. Carl's mission is to equip believers to live out their faith boldly and to lead others towards Christ with humility and love.