Leadership & Mentorship Episodes

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 the feeling of being Disqualified. It’s a feeling – not a reality. But that feeling can stop the dreams in our hearts. Here’s how to overcome the ...

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 Maturity and Immaturity. Everyone knows that guy – the immature one. But how do we become mature? What is the process and what does it look like? ...

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 Endurance. What keeps a man sharp? How do we keep going when life knocks us down? What are the keys to a resilient life? John Arana is an expert ...

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 Communication. This could be one of the most frustrating things in our lives – making sure we understand, are understood and how to now go crazy i...

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 Making Decisions. Why does it seem so difficult at times? Is there a better way to make right decisions? What if I make the wrong decision? Timele...

John Smithwick is a global missionary. He and his team have planted churches, conducted regional crusades, directed hundreds of short-term missions groups and witnessed over 2 million people commit their lives to following Christ. John and his wife Martine founded and direct Global Ventures, a missions organization active in 35 nations. The miraculous healing of hundreds of people from deadly diseases, crippled limbs, sickness and incurable issues has marked John’s ministry around the world. J...

Bill Scheer has never been anything but ‘full-on and uninhibited’ for anything he’s done in his life. That’s why his church is called GUTS Church. Our great friends Bill and his wife Sandy founded GUTS Church in Tulsa 29 years ago for people who felt marginalized by the modern church culture. Bill says, “I wanted to start a church for people who don’t like church”. Bill was raised in the St. Louis area and as he grew up he became immersed in a culture of drugs and violence, “my life got dark rea...

Brad’s book “H3 Leadership” has become a must read for faith leaders and for Fortune 500 Companies around the world. He’s well known as one of the leaders of the Catalyst Movement and as a business and church consultant but today, we meet Brad the man behind the man … just a good guy from Oklahoma who’s committed to changing the world. Jim Collins said, “Brad has dedicated himself to a noble quest: helping young people become great leaders.” Seth Godin said, “Brad is one of the good guys…” Men l...

“JB” – for millions of sports fans those initials mean action, insight and integrity. James Brown, “JB”, is the current host of “The NFL Today” on CBS and "Inside The NFL" on Showtime. JB is a multiple Emmy Award-winning network broadcaster, has hosted the Super Bowl nine times, is a founding partner of the World Series Champion Washington Nationals and was elected into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in August 2020. Today on BraveMen we meet the man behind the broadcast studio … a man of p...

Pat Morley is a great friend who for decades has been regarded as one of America’s most respected authorities on the unique challenges and opportunities facing men. Through his speaking and writing, he is a tireless advocate for men, encouraging and inspiring them to change their lives in Christ. He is the author of the classic best-selling book for men, The Man in the Mirror. In 1986, as a successful real estate investor and builder, Pat started The Man in the Mirror Bible Study with a 100 men ...

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...

Lt. Col. Allen West (ret.) is a hero in battle and a courageous leader in politics and faith. He is a former Congressman and is now the elected Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Col. West speaks with strength and clarity into the moral morass of our culture today. How does a man navigate this world with faith and wisdom? How do we work our jobs, live our lives and yet maintain a powerful witness for Christ? Col. West speaks powerfully to the political issues, faith issues and cultural c...

Lt. Col. Oliver North (ret) is a combat decorated U.S. Marine, #1 best-selling author, founder of a small business and holder of three U.S. patents. For seventeen years he was a syndicated columnist and host of “War Stories” on FOX News Channel. The only friend of Brave Men that’s been 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 still leads men’s Bible studies in hi...

Samuel Rodriguez Jr. is the pastor of New Season LA in Downey California. He is a pastor, movie producer, author and human rights activist. He is the president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference which connects over 40,000 Hispanic churches and organizations. Dr. Rodriguez is one of America’s most significant Christian leaders, speaking often on national news programs, in numerous magazines and producing dozens of media programs for national distribution. On Brave Men Sammy ...

Chris Broussard helps shape the narrative of the world we live in. He is a sports analyst and commentator for Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports Radio. He is best known for his coverage of the NBA and his nationally syndicated program “The Odd Couple” with Rob Parker. Previously, he worked for The New York Times, ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com, Chris is a man with great wisdom that has come by years of experience, compassion that comes from the real grit of life, passion from being a committed and true...

Rob Carman is a leadership specialist. He travels the globe teaching servant-leadership to groups and denominations. After building a massive church in Albuquerque, New Mexico he stumbled into a deep well of depression. In the midst of achieving his dreams he had worked so hard for – he ended up in the hospital with clinical depression. This is the fascinating story of a journey from nothing to success to burnout to peace to great influence. If you want to lead well – this is the episode you mu...

Friendship Builds Character

Successful entrepreneur Ed Preston talks about the core values that took him from penniless at 50 to a multi-millionaire at 70. These foundational principles will work for anyone in any endeavor. Part Two hits key areas that helped Ed scale his business from a small cafe to a multi-state corporation with dozens of restaurants.

Successful entrepreneur Ed Preston talks about the core values that took him from penniless at 50 to a multi-millionaire at 70. These foundational principles will work for anyone in any endeavor. Part One hits key areas that helped Ed change his thinking about business and life.

Focus is the discipline of extracting yourself from the unnecessary. Cutting away the things that don’t belong and dealing with distraction. Paul talks about how most of us think that focus is about greater intensity - it’s not…it’s about greater intentionality. Practical insight into building a life that is filled with purpose, not projects. How do we defeat distraction? How can we create a life that handles the cacophony of noises around us?