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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.
Nancy Houston; Unveiling the Layers of Intimacy and Personal Growth (Part 2)
March 22, 2024

Nancy Houston; Unveiling the Layers of Intimacy and Personal Growth (Part 2)

When Nancy Houston and I sat down to record this podcast, little did we know that our conversation would travel such depths of the human heart, exploring the rhythms of building healthy relationships. This is part two of a re...
Healing the Trauma of the Soul with Nancy Houston (Part 1)
March 14, 2024

Healing the Trauma of the Soul with Nancy Houston (Part 1)

Nancy ’s life was like a movie. A bad one. One traumatic moment after another followed by repeated intense drama. Her life looked like it was headed to an apocalyptic crushing conclusion … then an unexpected turnaround when s...
From Porn Star and Pain to Redemption and Purpose: The Joshua Broome Story
Feb. 22, 2024

From Porn Star and Pain to Redemption and Purpose: The Joshua Broome Story

Girls, cars, fame and money. It sounded like the best life. Then it wasn’t. Enter a powerful and deeply moving conversation with our guest Joshua Broome, a former adult film star who has emerged a warrior from the shadows of ...
Courage and Healing: Confronting Generational Cycles of Mental Struggles with Toby Slough
Feb. 15, 2024

Courage and Healing: Confronting Generational Cycles of Mental Struggles with Toby Slough

How does a small Hawaiian fish and a depressive episode lead to healing? When the weight of anxiety began to press heavily on Toby’s shoulders he discovered that healing could start right in the family's heart. That journey l...
Embracing Grace and Authentic Discipleship: A Journey of Courage and Identity with Robbie Angle
Feb. 8, 2024

Embracing Grace and Authentic Discipleship: A Journey of Courage and Identity with Robbie Angle

Discover the unexpected treasure trove of wisdom with Robbie Angle, president and CEO of True Face, as he shares his transformative journey from achievement-driven existence to a life steeped in the grace of Christ. Robbie's ...
BraveMen S4E156: Michael Rasa-Down to UP
July 18, 2023

BraveMen S4E156: Michael Rasa-Down to UP

He was a teenage Army private who became a national business owner - from a scuffling childhood to building a powerful ministry to families. This man knows better than most the ups and downs of life … and what it takes to ove...
BraveMen S4E155: Dale Bronner & Son-Legacy. A True Story
July 11, 2023

BraveMen S4E155: Dale Bronner & Son-Legacy. A True Story

What does legacy look like? How do we put it into motion? Here’s a three-generation pattern that will inspire and teach us. Bishop Dale C. Bronner is son of one of Atlanta’s leading entrepreneur’s Dr. Nathaniel H. Bronner, Sr...
BraveMen S4E152: Chris McRae-Let Me Just Die Right Here
Jan. 24, 2023

BraveMen S4E152: Chris McRae-Let Me Just Die Right Here

Chris McRae was shot and rapidly dying. A hunting accident left Chris mortally wounded on the ground and they couldn’t get him up into a truck … he told his friends, “Just let me die right here.” His buddy leaned down and sai...
BraveMen S4E151: Otto Kelly-Following Jesus with Passion
Jan. 17, 2023

BraveMen S4E151: Otto Kelly-Following Jesus with Passion

A tough former NFL football player becomes the director of a crisis pregnancy center and rescues gang members on the streets of Reno. Sounds like a movie but it’s the true story of our friend Otto Kelly. Here’s a powerful sto...
BraveMen S4E150: Duane White - Facing Challenges and Transition With Hope
Dec. 27, 2022

BraveMen S4E150: Duane White - Facing Challenges and Transition With Hope

Transition. A code word for big changes and sometimes big fear – how do we carry faith in Christ and make it through the toughest times? Here’s some tools and hope. A compelling conversation with a global leader who is in the...
BraveMen S4E146: Jon Tyson - Renewing a Dying Culture
Oct. 11, 2022

BraveMen S4E146: Jon Tyson - Renewing a Dying Culture

Jon Tyson is a man on a mission – to cultivate renewal in the culture of the church – and rebuild the culture of nations. That’s a man you need to meet at the Lions Roar Global Summit on Manhood in Dallas – Nov. 3-5, 2022. J...
BraveMen S4E145: Ps Jamaal Bernard - Finding the Rhythm of Hope
Oct. 4, 2022

BraveMen S4E145: Ps Jamaal Bernard - Finding the Rhythm of Hope

How do you get your hope back when life is filled with chaos? Today a powerful word with Ps. Jamaal Bernard, a leading voice in American faith. He is a pastor, author, dad and cultural thought leader based in Brooklyn, NY. To...
BraveMen S4E144: Brandon Cole - Look Up - Defeat the Fear
Sept. 20, 2022

BraveMen S4E144: Brandon Cole - Look Up - Defeat the Fear

Abraham was depressed, he feared that all was lost, that he wouldn’t fulfill his destiny because he didn’t yet have a son. He had a promise from God - but couldn’t see how it would happen. Abraham would later be called the ‘F...
BraveMen S4E143: Overcoming Shame with Paul Louis Cole
Sept. 13, 2022

BraveMen S4E143: Overcoming Shame with Paul Louis Cole

Guilt can be a burden, but shame can be devastating. Guilt can mess with your mind, but shame will mess with your soul. What’s the difference? How do we defeat shame? What’s the answer and what’s the process? Paul Cole takes ...
BraveMen S4E142: Neil Kennedy - The Fivestar Man
Aug. 30, 2022

BraveMen S4E142: Neil Kennedy - The Fivestar Man

Neil Kennedy is an author, speaker, and founder of FivestarMan ministries. He's authored numerous books including: FivestarMan: The Five Passions of Authentic Manhood, God's Currency: The Entrepreneurial Drive, Speaking the F...
BraveMen S4E139: Cameron Staley-A New Way to Look at Porn
Aug. 16, 2022

BraveMen S4E139: Cameron Staley-A New Way to Look at Porn

Clinical psychologist Dr. Cameron Staley in his widely viewed TEDx Talk, said “... it’s time to change the narrative around the sexual addiction story”. Today in a wide ranging conversation with Paul Cole, Cameron shares deta...
BraveMen S4E138: Soul-Care with Rawd Jones
Aug. 9, 2022

BraveMen S4E138: Soul-Care with Rawd Jones

Rawd B Jones is an entrepreneur, positivity coach, key influencer and irrepressible encourager. Rawd directs an outreach that helps pastors rescue their hearts and dreams – Replenish. For decades Rawd has spoken into the live...
BraveMen S4E137: JESUS and Identity with Anthony Fleming
Aug. 2, 2022

BraveMen S4E137: JESUS and Identity with Anthony Fleming

Pastor Anthony Fleming talking about Jesus and being proactive with what you can control and not being reactive with what you can’t control. Anthony Fleming is a man of tenacity and action. He pastors a vibrant church called...
BraveMen S4E136: JESUS and Grace with Will Ford
July 28, 2022

BraveMen S4E136: JESUS and Grace with Will Ford

Will Ford talking about Jesus, prayer, a soup kettle pot, and Critical Grace Theory. Will Ford is the founder of 818 the sign, he is known for his ability to help people restore and find direction through tough times. Will s...
BraveMen S4E135: JESUS and Life with Venshard Dobbins
July 26, 2022

BraveMen S4E135: JESUS and Life with Venshard Dobbins

Pastor Venshard Dobbins talking about Jesus being the center of his life and how we can live a faithful life. Venshard Dobbins is a wordsmith, he knows how to simplify the word in ways that brings practical application and un...
BraveMen S4E127: Michael Phillips: Wrong Lane, Right Turn
June 21, 2022

BraveMen S4E127: Michael Phillips: Wrong Lane, Right Turn

Today on BraveMen the unforgettable true story of one man’s escape from the school-to-prison pipeline, how he reinvented himself as a pastor and education reform advocate, and what his journey can teach us about turning the c...
BraveMen S4E125: Steve Weatherford - Shaped by God
June 7, 2022

BraveMen S4E125: Steve Weatherford - Shaped by God

Steve Weatherford, Super Bowl champion and one of the fittest men in the world. His body wasshaped by intense workouts, his character shaped by intense problems. Steve is a 10 year veteranof the NFL and a fifteen year veter...
BraveMen S4E122: Mike Goodwin - Humor brings Healing: Here’s Mike!
May 17, 2022

BraveMen S4E122: Mike Goodwin - Humor brings Healing: Here’s Mike!

Mike Goodwin is a refreshingly funny comedian, speaker, and leader with a master’s in education and a 12-year career in the military. While comedy and military don’t seem to go together Mike has used his gift of humor to beco...
BraveMen S4E121: Michael Murphy-Navigating Leadership
May 10, 2022

BraveMen S4E121: Michael Murphy-Navigating Leadership

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 i...