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Personal Growth Episodes

Focusing on transformative journeys, this category covers topics around personal resilience, overcoming challenges, and the pursuit of identity and purpose in life.
Unexpected Journey to the Basement
Oct. 9, 2025

Unexpected Journey to the Basement

Tim Ross was an unsaved pastor's kid on the southside of Los Angeles when God arrested him before the streets could. Today he's a professional podcaster, social media influencer, author, preacher and businessman. His podcast,...
Building Better Men, Raising Pirates
Sept. 4, 2025

Building Better Men, Raising Pirates

After his five-year-old son was kicked out pre-school, Chris Harper had a word ... or two. My friend Chris Harper is a storyteller, he builds word pictures that we can touch and see and leads men into truth. Better known as "...
Jeremy Stalnecker: A Marine who Ministers Healing
Aug. 21, 2025

Jeremy Stalnecker: A Marine who Ministers Healing

Jeremy Stalnecker was at war. As commander of a counter-mechanized platoon providing navigation and lead security for the First Battalion in Operation Iraqi-Freedom he was in the middle of the action. Today he helps men heal ...
Seasons with Paul Louis Cole
Aug. 7, 2025

Seasons with Paul Louis Cole

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...
Ending Human Slavery
July 24, 2025

Ending Human Slavery

Nick Caine is a modern-day abolitionist. He is the co-founder, with his wife Chris Caine, of the global anti-trafficking organization A21. With tremendous efficiency A21 is attacking the scourge of human slavery – an evil mor...
The Tenacious Pursuit of a Dream: The NFL Demario Davis Story
July 17, 2025

The Tenacious Pursuit of a Dream: The NFL Demario Davis Story

Demario Davis is one of the leading players in the National Football League. He’s a fierce and focused perennial All-pro linebacker for the New Orleans Saints. Now in his 14th year of playing football at the highest level, De...
Becoming Barnabas
July 10, 2025

Becoming Barnabas

One of the most underrated men in the Bible is a man named Barnabas. He’s the man who believed in the terrorist Paul after his radical conversion, believed in John Mark after his failure and walked beside men to encourage the...
Lt. Col. Oliver North - The Fire and Grit of a Hero
July 3, 2025

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, business owner, holder of three U.S. patents and well-known statesman. For seventeen years he was a syndicated columnist and host of “War...
Fundamentals of Becoming a Champion
June 26, 2025

Fundamentals of Becoming a Champion

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 … an...
Returning Home: Forgiveness, Brotherhood, and the Prodigal Journey
June 19, 2025

Returning Home: Forgiveness, Brotherhood, and the Prodigal Journey

The power of brotherhood, forgiveness and restoration with my good friend Javon Ruff on this episode of the Brave Men podcast. Together, we unpack the timeless parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15 and explore how shallow re...
Redefining Noble Manhood: Building Resilience and a Life of Adventure with Stephen Mansfield
June 12, 2025

Redefining Noble Manhood: Building Resilience and a Life of Adventure with Stephen Mansfield

What does Noble manhood look like? Will it change things – or just add to the issues? Stephen Mansfield is a best-selling author and influential statesman. His counsel is sought by key leaders across the nations which has tak...
That's Not My Name!
June 5, 2025

That's Not My Name!

Today a motivating, encouraging conversation with you and host Paul Cole. A powerful word on our identity, purpose and value. The foundational story is from the renaming of Benjamin, Jacob’s son, and later the father of the t...
Unstoppable Grace: Ron Acosta's Journey from Ruin to Redemption
May 29, 2025

Unstoppable Grace: Ron Acosta's Journey from Ruin to Redemption

Getting real about the past, finding perspective in the pain. Discovering redemption in the ruin of life’s random hits and destructive choices. Today on BraveMen Podcast we’re joined by Ron Acosta, a man whose journey of resi...
Michael Murphy; A Practical Blueprint for Building a Life Worth Living.
May 22, 2025

Michael Murphy; A Practical Blueprint for Building a Life Worth Living.

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 Leadersc...
Breaking Good: Sathiya Sam's Journey from Porn Bondage to Radical Freedom
May 15, 2025

Breaking Good: Sathiya Sam's Journey from Porn Bondage to Radical Freedom

Sathiya Sam was a good person. Went to church. Honored his parents. Did well in school. But he was an addict. To porn. Here’s an amazing story of bondage and freedom. Lies and truth. Messed up but then a new life emerges from...
Transformative Journeys: Robert Barriger on Leadership, Community, and Redefining Masculinity Through Faith
May 1, 2025

Transformative Journeys: Robert Barriger on Leadership, Community, and Redefining Masculinity Through Faith

Could redefining masculinity through the lens of Christlikeness transform not just individuals, but entire communities? Join us as we sit down with Robert Barriger, an ex-surfer from Southern California whose life took a radi...
A Transformative Journey: Philip Wagner on Mission and the Jesus Movement
Oct. 18, 2024

A Transformative Journey: Philip Wagner on Mission and the Jesus Movement

Ever wondered what it was like to be at the heart of the Jesus Movement on the West Coast? Join us on the Brave Men Podcast as we sit down with Philip Wagner, a devoted minister and founder, with his wife Holly, of Oasis Chur...
From AI to AR to Jesus Reality: Luke Richey’s Wild Journey
July 1, 2024

From AI to AR to Jesus Reality: Luke Richey’s Wild Journey

At age 14, Luke Richey wasn't your typical teenager; he was hacking into banks and postal services. But that was just the beginning of his wild journey from a life of chaos to a man of faith. Today Luke is a world leader in ...
Identity, Grace and Authority in Christ
June 13, 2024

Identity, Grace and Authority in Christ

Identity is under attack, and the stakes have never been higher. Ever felt like you weren’t enough or feared your past defines you? Here’s hope! Join me today on Brave Men as we confront the crucial themes shaping the lives o...
Redefining Your Story, Discovering Identity
June 6, 2024

Redefining Your Story, Discovering Identity

True identity is not found on a resume or LinkedIn profile … it’s found in your story. But what has shaped your story? Join me for a fascinating exploration of identity as we celebrate the launch of my new book, "Identity: Fi...
Fred Ichniowski on Boxing, Mentoring and Transformative Leadership
May 30, 2024

Fred Ichniowski on Boxing, Mentoring and Transformative Leadership

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 a...
Clear Thinking: Faith and Neuroscience-informed Therapy with Josh Spurlock
May 2, 2024

Clear Thinking: Faith and Neuroscience-informed Therapy with Josh Spurlock

Unlock the transformative power of neuroscience-informed Christian counseling with licensed professional counselor and certified sex therapist, Josh Spurlock. Immerse your heart into a terrific conversation with our good frie...
The Bold Journey of a Spiritual Warrior with Stephen Prouse
April 25, 2024

The Bold Journey of a Spiritual Warrior with Stephen Prouse

Embarking on a spiritual odyssey often means confronting the comfort zones that dull our fervor. Stephen Prouse is a spiritual warrior - boldly confronting the comfort zones of a culture committed to self justification. A str...
Recapturing Authentic Masculine Virtues with Skylar Lewis
March 28, 2024

Recapturing Authentic Masculine Virtues with Skylar Lewis

He almost lost it all … then, through remarkable tenacity and finding renewal in Christ, recaptured his masculine virtue. Now my friend Skylar Lewis is crushing it. Join me on a radical, sacred, transformative journey with Sk...