Leadership & Mentorship Episodes

It's amazing how this man met Jesus Christ. You'll hear his remarkable story today. Walt Landers is a man who has has dedicated his life to serving God and leading men. But it wasn't always that way. Growing up in the wilds of West Texas, Walt had known hard work since he was a young man on a ranch and in construction. But after meeting Jesus he found his true calling in ministry and education. Dr. Landers serves as Lead Pastor of The Life Church in San Angelo and is the founder of Texas Leader...

My friend Michael Bolton has a passion for the presence of God in business, in family life and in empowering leaders who make a difference. His real-world pursuit of God has stirred the hearts of thousands as a speaker, so many as a life-coach and his enthusiasm for following Christ lifts hope in the lives of every man he connects with. After having served for 25 years as a pastor and College instructor, Mike transitioned to full time teaching, coaching and training in the business and church s...

Joel Brooks is a contemporary philosopher and Christian practitioner. He deals with the hard issues of the streets and men's hearts. How do we reconcile compassion and security? Is the church sick or just in transition? Why is government and the church often at odds? Why is the world and much of the church so focused on style? In a fascinating and far-reaching conversation with Joel Brooks we hit on this and more. Joel states, "What determines wisdom is the success of the outcomes." Our friend ...

A powerful principle for successful men is, "Know your season." Success is not about the clock but organizing and controlling your participation in the events and seasons of life. It is about having a focus for the purpose of each minute. This is what we'll cover in-depth today on the Brave Men podcast. Jesus taught religious men in the synagogue, "You can tell the season on earth, you know when the rain is coming, but the true dimension you must have is the discernment to know the seasons of t...

Lt. Col. Oliver North (ret.) is a combat decorated U.S. Marine, #1 best-selling author, business owner, holder of three U.S. patents and well-known statesman. For seventeen years he was a syndicated columnist and host of “War Stories” on FOX. The only friend of Brave Men podcast that was targeted for assassination by Abu Nidal, Col. North is a man of courage and hope. He’s coordinated hostage rescues, headed up counter-terrorism teams, been wounded in war and leads men’s Bible studies in his ho...

Invest some time in an inspiring conversation with CMN President Paul Cole. Start cranking the fundamentals of becoming a champion. It’s doing the basics and doing them well over and over that creates a successful season … and a successful life in Christ. Building a life that overcomes adversity doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of determination and purpose and discipline. Using Maximized Manhood, the global best-selling book written by Paul’s father Dr. Ed Cole, as a guide we dive in to the...

An influential voice to leaders across the nations who level up their lives both personal and professional, Michael Murphy is leading the charge for a new generation of pastors, business owners and entrepreneurs. His Leaderscape Network is helping high-capacity men achieve tremendous results in every part of their lives. Bringing to them a level of fulfillment that too often escapes us in our chaotic performance-driven culture. Michael Murphy is the author of "XLR8: A Prophetic and Practical Bl...

What happens when a distinguished leader decides to challenge deeply rooted religious attitudes and inspire a faith-filled journey across continents? Simon McIntyre, a pivotal figure in the C3 Church Movement, shares his transformative story from the early days of church planting in Australia to his influential roles in Europe and the Americas. Through his candid recounting of personal loss, remarriage, and heartfelt anecdotes, Simon provides profound insights that will resonate with anyone seek...

The Brave Men podcasts highlight men who are leaders because they’re honest, strong, vulnerable and filled with wisdom. But what can we learn from boxing? Here’s your answer. Fred Ichniowski is a leading business consultant and boxing commentator. And he’s also a dad … When Fred Ichniowski’s eight-year-old son asked him a profound question about life, it sparked a conversation that transcended simple fatherhood advice. In this enlightening episode, Fred, a seasoned business consultant and boxin...

Embarking on a spiritual quest often begins with a single step, a step that Steve Trevino (@pr.stevetrevino) has taken time and again, transforming not just his life but the lives of countless others through his dedication to discipleship. His journey from pastoring to uplifting pastors in the Middle East is a stirring testament to the profound impact one man can have. Our conversation with Steve unravels the tapestry of discipleship and mentorship, taking us beyond the pulpit and into the trenc...

Here’s some hope in your leadership journey. This week, explore the intrinsic connection between joy and a deep-seated relationship with Jesus with my guest, great friend Michael Murphy and our guest host this episode, my son Brandon Cole. They discuss how joy can act as a spiritual barometer and the profound impact of authentic community within the church. With Mike's insights from his book "XLR8" and his extensive experience in coaching pastors, along with Brandon's fresh perspective from his...

When the weight of leadership presses upon your shoulders, where do you find your footing? Join me, Paul Louis Cole, alongside my good friend, communications specialist Larry Ross. He was the seasoned voice behind the legendary evangelist Billy Graham for over three decades and his expertise has helped amplify the message of thought leaders such as Rick Warren, Bishop Jakes, The Jesus Film, Tony Evans and many others. We tackle the challenges of being men of integrity in the public eye - from th...

Phil Pringle is a world-renowned artist, author, speaker and pastor. Join me and Dr. Phil Pringle and my son Brandon Cole in a heartwarming and profound discussion about the intersection of fatherhood, leadership, and spirituality. This episode of Brave Men will help you uncover the power of emotional bonds, particularly between fathers and sons, and how these connections shape young men's lives both inside and outside the church. Phil is my pastor and close friend. Come inside the CMN office/s...

Money for Church Growth Dr. Paul Endrei is an author, entrepreneur, church planter and financial strategist. After decades of pastoring Paul has moved into one of the most volatile segments of building strong churches – finances. Specifically financing church buildings. In this special edition of BraveMen podcast we dive deep into the matrix of what it takes to grow a church and finance the buildings. Paul Endrei was unable to get a loan for a very healthy and large church building project. So...

How does a young man from Houston get involved planting churches in some of the most dangerous places in the world? And why? Steve Trevino is a church entrepreneur helping build the underground church and training leaders in the toughest places. This is his story and his why. Steve was leading a church in Houston when he met a man that changed his life. That seemingly chance meeting opened up a decade of training and leading underground Christian movements. The application of that training is s...

At 3:40am on February 24, 2022 Russian troops backed by missile attacks, air support and tanks invaded the nation of Ukraine. The result has been the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War 2 as almost 8 million Ukrainians have been displaced, food shortages have hit areas around the world, tens of thousands on both sides of the conflict have died. Today on Brave Men the pastor for many years of one of Ukraine’s most significant churches, Zhenya Kasevich. His insight and background on ...

August 2021 thousands of American and American allies are left behind in Afghanistan. Dozens of brave private citizens jump in to rescue those left behind. But, they couldn’t get them all out. Right now - some brave men and women are still in the battle. The Taliban gathered assassination teams and by going through thousands of personnel files that were left fully intact - they are hunting and killing our allies. Torturing children to find out where Dad is hiding … This is an emergency podcast...

John Crossman is a bridge builder. As a nationally noted real estate professional he has developed a solid reputation as a highly ethical and entirely professional dealmaker. But what sets John apart is the major endowments he has made into Historic Black Colleges and Universities. Building bridges for young men and women to find their destiny. Like his father before him John and his family have led the way in creating paths for successful careers for young professionals coming out of HBCU. They...

Jeff Zaugg is a great friend and founder of the mega-podcast Dad Awesome! He was inspired to build a large podcast and ministry by his dad who took major risks throughout his life - demonstrating what it is to be an Awesome Dad. Today on BraveMen with Paul and Jeff you will learn how to overcome being risk averse and why it is worth taking the risk now! Jeff says, “If we don’t take a risk and try something, we won’t have much to write down on our poster board.” And won’t be much to remember you ...

Lt. General (R) William Gerald “Jerry” Boykin went after Pablo Escobar, served in the 101st Airborne in Vietnam, was part of launching U.S. Army Delta Force, fought in battles around the world – but the most difficult assignment he’s attempted is bringing back Biblical masculinity into America and the nations. Today on BraveMen we talk to a legend, a Christian statesman and a concerned father. He’s written a new book called Man to Man, laying out God's master plan for men and a man’s crucial ro...

A powerful day with a remarkable man on Brave Men. Michael Murphy is one of leading coaches in the world for building a healthy team, a healthy church and a healthy life. As the founder and director of Leaderscape he speaks into the lives of thousands of leaders around the world every week. Michael has been a pastor, businessman, coach and author. He lived a wild life until God arrested him at a church service in Sydney, Australia. He became a key part of building one of the fastest growing chu...

Chris Singleton’s mom was killed by a crazed racist in downtown Charleston in 2015. His mother, Sharonda Coleman Singleton was leading a prayer meeting at the Mother Emmanuel AME church when the gunman killed nine people. It devastated Chris’s life – then what happened next shocked the nation and the world. Chris was in college baseball at the time and rushed to Charleston as he heard the word. With national and global news crews covering the scene – Chris inspired the world with a statement of...

John Kelly is a global Christian strategist. He trains hundreds of pastors and ministry leaders through the movement he convenes, The International Coalition of Apostolic Leaders. As a thought leader in the body of Christ his writings, speaking and ideas help guide the expansion of Christianity around the world. In this series of three conversations John recounts his early days in ministry, talks about the issues of the modern church and presents solutions both corporate and personal for all of...

In a series of inspirational and innovative sessions called “15 Go!” Paul Cole and John Arana tackle some of the most frustrating issues and questions of our time. With wisdom, insight and experience John and Paul use practical Biblical application to help you overcome the obstacles and storms of life. Today we explore and answer your questions about Respect. This is the fuel of a man’s heart yet we rarely talk about it. Here’s an inspirational 15 minutes on getting life cranked up! John Arana...