Christianity Episodes

Our great friend Ps. Jurgen Matthesius is one of the world’s leading communicators of the Gospel. In a powerful and revealing conversation on Brave Men, Jurgen inspires us with the courage to step out in extreme faith.In 2005 He and his wife Leanne left an extremely successful ministry in Australia and New Zealand to pioneer a church in San Diego. Today that church, Awaken Church San Diego, is one of the largest in America and their influence spans the nations. Renowned Pastor Mike Kai said, “T...

Today on Brave Men, you’ve got a friend that will help heal every relationship. Dr. Emerson Eggerichs is an internationally known public speaker on the topic of marriage, parenting, communication and more. After being a highly successful pastor for years Emerson wrote the book “Love and Respect”. The response was overwhelming, it became a New York Times bestseller and launched an international ministry helping couples build strong and loving marriages and healing family relationships on every le...

This is the craziest story anyone has ever heard. How the great, great grandson of slaves became a follower of Christ – inherited the massive soup kettle his ancestors prayed under – then met the great, great grandson of the plantation owners of his family. An inspirational and courageous word on racial harmony, the power of faith and how friendships are strengthened and maintained. Will Ford and Paul Cole met years ago when Paul became Will’s pastor. That friendship has strengthened over the ye...

Jon Tyson is a global thought leader who courageously speaks into the lives of thousands of leaders across America and the world. In this enlightening conversation with Paul and his son Pastor Brandon Cole, Jon dives deep into the swirling convergence of faith and culture. A remarkable and vulnerable look at our world and its complexities.Jon is a noted author and the pastor of Church of the City New York. From Adelaide, Australia Jon and his wife came to America twenty years ago with a passion...

A powerful word and devotional on the core issues of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on America. This will bring perspective, hope and courage to your life and walk. This is one to share with others.Paul Louis Cole is the President of the Christian Men’s Network and hosts various media outreaches including the BraveMen podcast. CMN is a global discipleship movement that helps leaders disciple men in 134 nations and 37 languages. Paul was a businessman who became a pastor, helped his father Dr. E...

Sean Smith came out of the streets of Oakland a bitter, rage filled young man after his dad was shot and killed by a police officer. In the midst of his darkest hours he found wholeness in his life by finding faith in Jesus Christ. His transformation shocked the city and then his testimony and preaching shook cities. The powerful life and dramatic story of Sean Smith will inspire, entertain and enlarge your heart. This is the story that movies are made about. Today leading Point Blank ministries...

Nick Stumbo is the Executive Director of Pure Desire, a ministry dedicated to being a safe place for hope and healing from the effects of sexual brokenness. Through small group resources for men, women, and teens, on-site or online counseling, training events, and ministry partnerships, Pure Desire is bringing the strength of sexual integrity men across the nation.Not only is Nick the Exec Dir but he was also healed of a terrible addiction to porn through the tools of this ministry. Pure Desire...

Blaine Bartel’s story sounds like a fictional movie. It is the most amazing and provocative story of a man’s rise to fame as a star in the evangelical world and, then tragically, a deadly, crashing descent into the secret sexual underworld of America and total ruin of his life, his family and his future. Then … somehow, it started coming back. Many said, “Impossible.” But, here’s the real story. If you’ve ever wanted to find out what a true redemption story contains – this is it. The rise, the f...

Louis Zamperini was an honored American World War ll hero. His story of faith, forgiveness and surviving the tortures of a Japanese prison became the basis for the bestselling book and movie, “Unbroken”.Luke Zamperini is his son and heads up the Louis Zamperini Foundation which takes the amazing story of his dad to schools and young people across the nation. Louis Zamperini was a 1936 Berlin Olympic runner that volunteered to fly planes in the war. He was shot down off the Marshall Islands and ...

Dr. Jim Garlow is the Founder and CEO of Well Versed, Inc. He is an author, communicator, commentator, historian, cultural observer and has served most of his adult life as a pastor. Garlow has written 19 books, most recently Well Versed: Biblical Answers to Today’s Tough Issues and This Precarious Moment: Six Urgent Steps That Will Save You, Your Family And Our Country.For over two decades Jim pastored the nationally significant Skyline Church in San Diego with his wife Carol who left for heav...

David Barton is the Founder of WallBuilders, a national pro- family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage. A national news organization has described him as “America’s historian,” and Time Magazine called him “a hero to millions – including some powerful politicians.” In fact, Newsmax named him as one of America’s top 100 most influential evangelicals, and Time Magazine named him as one of America’s...

John Eldredge is internationally known from his classic book, Wild at Heart. With millions of readers around the world, John has become a leading voice for those who are wondering about Jesus and for those desiring to follow Jesus Christ with a passion. He and his family are fully engaged in the Ransomed Heart Ministry and create content for men and for women. They hold retreats on a regular basis. A trained counselor and former staff at Focus on the Family, John is uniquely qualified to speak i...

Jim Ramos is the director and founder of Men in the Arena. He is a noted speaker and podcaster and has become a leading voice in the men’s movement with a strong emphasis on the mentoring of men. He is the author of nine books including the ever popular Field Guide – A Bathroom Book for Men. Jim speaks into the darkness of a man’s heart – and how to become clean and live in freedom from shame and guilt. Email me! paul@cmn.men // https://CMN.men

A Word for Dads and Young Men

Benjamin Watson is one of America's greatest athletes. Yet, his Facebook post on racism and the Ferguson, Missouri tragedy was shared over a million times and has now become a best-selling book. From the intensity of the Super Bowl to conflicts of our present culture Ben Watson speaks with great clarity as a follower of Christ. Ben was one of the leading tight ends with the New England Patriots for many years as well as other teams in the NFL. Listen to the heart of a father, friend, brother and...

Bishop Dale C. Bronner is a world-class statesman for Christianity. His dynamic teachings and books impact thousands around the world. Today on BraveMen he helps us cope with crisis. As an international influencer, he has studied and coached the principles of success and life excellence. Today we get inside that world. He is the founder and pastor of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral in Atlanta, one of North America's most significant churches. Bishop Bronner is the son of a powerful entrep...

Kevin Sorbo was Captain Hunt in the Andromeda series. He was Hercules on television and movies for over a decade. He was an atheist professor in the movie “God's Not Dead.” Kevin just finished a new movie called, “Let There Be Light.” A world-famous actor, but also a fascinating man with a compelling story, Paul talked with Kevin about fatherhood, modern manhood, and taking a stand for God and righteousness in Hollywood.

In a world that easily yells but doesn’t listen, what is the biblical imperative on race and reconciliation? Where does human dignity fit into the conversation? In a hard-hitting and honest look at this issue Paul walks through the underlying issues - the implied eugenics of Darwinism, the dangers of our culture’s “self-worship”, why news outlets are more concerned about viewers than facts - and presents a solution. Reconciliation is the opposite of accusation.