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Leadership & Mentorship Episodes

This category highlights the importance of leadership and mentorship in personal and professional contexts, showcasing stories from men who inspire and guide others.
BraveMen S4E110: John Arana - Disqualified
Dec. 15, 2021

BraveMen S4E110: John Arana - Disqualified

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 practic...
BraveMen S4E109: John Arana - Immaturity
Dec. 9, 2021

BraveMen S4E109: John Arana - Immaturity

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 practic...
BraveMen S4E105: John Arana - Endurance
Nov. 25, 2021

BraveMen S4E105: John Arana - Endurance

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 practic...
BraveMen S4E104: John Arana - Communication
Nov. 25, 2021

BraveMen S4E104: John Arana - Communication

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 practic...
BraveMen S4E103: John Arana - Decisions
Nov. 15, 2021

BraveMen S4E103: John Arana - Decisions

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 practic...
BraveMen S3E77: John Smithwick - A Movement of Miracles & Missions
Feb. 9, 2021

BraveMen S3E77: John Smithwick - A Movement of Miracles & Missions

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 Ch...
BraveMen S3E75: Bill Scheer - Blood, Guts and Glory.
Feb. 2, 2021

BraveMen S3E75: Bill Scheer - Blood, Guts and Glory.

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 year...
BraveMen S3E74: Brad Lomenick - Innovation / H3 Leadership
Jan. 26, 2021

BraveMen S3E74: Brad Lomenick - Innovation / H3 Leadership

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 t...
BraveMen S3E65: "JB" James Brown - Legendary Broadcaster, Passionate Faith
Dec. 15, 2020

BraveMen S3E65: "JB" James Brown - Legendary Broadcaster, Passionate Faith

“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 netw...
BraveMen S3E62: Pat Morley - The Man in the Mirror Talks Back
Dec. 1, 2020

BraveMen S3E62: Pat Morley - The Man in the Mirror Talks Back

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 ...
BraveMen S3E51: Jon Tyson - Have We Done Church All Wrong?
Sept. 22, 2020

BraveMen S3E51: Jon Tyson - Have We Done Church All Wrong?

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 int...
BraveMen S3E50: Lt. Col. Allen West - Why This Warrior Is Still Fighting
Sept. 15, 2020

BraveMen S3E50: Lt. Col. Allen West - Why This Warrior Is Still Fighting

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 cla...
BraveMen S3E48: Lt. Col. Oliver North - The Fire and Grit of a Hero
Sept. 1, 2020

BraveMen S3E48: Lt. Col. Oliver North - The Fire and Grit of a Hero

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” ...
BraveMen S3E42: Samuel Rodriguez - Moving Beyond Limiting Barriers
July 21, 2020

BraveMen S3E42: Samuel Rodriguez - Moving Beyond Limiting Barriers

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 co...
Brave Men S3E39: Chris Broussard - The courage to be an Opinionist
June 30, 2020

Brave Men S3E39: Chris Broussard - The courage to be an Opinionist

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 progr...
Brave Men S2E35: Rob Carman - Pastoring: Sweat, Depression and Leadership
May 22, 2020

Brave Men S2E35: Rob Carman - Pastoring: Sweat, Depression and Leadership

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 th...
Brave Men S2E14: Brotherhood
Feb. 1, 2020

Brave Men S2E14: Brotherhood

Friendship Builds Character
Brave Men S1E13: Ed Preston - Ed's Laws of Leadership Pt 2
Jan. 14, 2020

Brave Men S1E13: Ed Preston - Ed's Laws of Leadership Pt 2

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 ...
Brave Men S1E12: Ed Preston - Ed's Laws of Leadership Pt 1
Jan. 14, 2020

Brave Men S1E12: Ed Preston - Ed's Laws of Leadership Pt 1

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 ...
Brave Men S1E1: How to Get Focused!
Jan. 14, 2020

Brave Men S1E1: How to Get Focused!

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 n...