Personal Growth Episodes

Joseph Warren grew up on Welfare and government cheese. He started his first 7-figure business at age 19 and wasted away his 20's trying to find happiness through money, success and pleasure. Now he’s a leading Christian podcaster, speaker and counselor. What happened? We’ll find out today on BraveMen. His program Broken Catholic is the #1 Podcast on iTunes for Protestants and Catholics. He’s also the founder and Men’s coach at BlowupRocks.com the coaching system that takes men from anger and s...

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 Jon Mark after his failure and walked beside men to encourage their best life. He’s rarely mentioned ... but he helped change the world. That’s the theme of this powerful conversation with faith leader Paul Andrew. He’s building a Barnabas network specifically to come alongside and encourage pastors and leaders. Paul and his author wife An...

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 getting Closer to God. Something everyone wants yet we often feel it’s too far away – or that others can get there, but not me. This session will ...

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 Fruit of the Spirit. What is this? Is this a goal I can actually reach? Where do I start and what is the baseline? John Arana is an expert in...

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...

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 Anxiety. Why is it so prevalent in our culture today? What do we do about it? Is it just something we live with? This will help everyone. John Ar...

Tony Rorie is the founder and executive director of the award-winning Men and Ladies of Honor character education program. This powerful program is used in schools, churches, and recreation centers across the United States and around the world to mentor young men and women into mature world changers for Christ! This is an encouraging and inspirational story about Tony and the redeeming power of God in the next generation. Tony began the remarkable Honor program while working as a Principal of a...

In elementary school C.J. Watson would tell his friends that one day he would play in the NBA. It sounded like a typical little kid bragging to cover up the pain of the Las Vegas inner city – but he had a dream – and he wouldn’t let go. His parents encouraged him to read, to do well in school and took him to community service projects to build into him character. C.J. became a talented player for national powerhouse Bishop Gorman High School then was recruited to University of Tennessee where h...

"Attacked at Home" is the remarkable story of Lt. John M. Arroyo, Jr. - his childhood in Southern California, including his time spent as a lost member of a violent street gang, a hopeless teenage drug addict and then his enlistment in the U.S. Army where he ultimately becomes a Special Forces Green Beret and highly decorated officer after serving two tours of duty in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. John used his Christian faith to protect himself and his fellow Special Forces brothers while deplo...

Pierre du Plessis speaks with the wondrous expectations of an explorer as he talks about the adventurous life of following Jesus. This captivating conversation with our good friend Pierre will fill your heart with hope and courage and wisdom. It truly is about ‘the better life’! Pierre and his brilliant wife Marlize moved from Johannesburg, South Africa to Rochester, New York in 1999 to plant a remarkable church - The Father’s House. A multi-cultural, multi-generational, multi-site church ... i...

Former Navy rescue swimmer and veteran climber Brian Dickinson was roughly 1,000 feet from the summit of Mount Everest – also known as the ‘death zone’ – when his guide became ill and had to turn back. Brian kept going and summitted solo, a rare feat – but, then went snow blind. He’s about to die. Alone and blind on the top of Everest is one of the most compelling stories in history … and one of the most amazing testimonies to ever be on Brave Men. What happened next was a miracle. Brian says i...

This will change your thinking. About poverty, about success, about generational legacy and most important will cause us to become our 'brother's keeper'. Ruby Payne gets real about the forces that are tearing apart the fabric of the family - and gives you real world solutions. Dr. Ruby K. Payne is the author of Emotional Poverty and A Framework for Understanding Poverty, which has sold more than 1.8 million copies. She is one of the world's leading authorities on sustainable communities, social...

Darryl Strawberry is a man who has lived the highs and lows of immense talent and intense despair. He is described by many experts as a baseball legend and by others as a man who lost it all. Today you’ll meet a humble man who honestly and candidly shares his remarkable journey from the gates of hell to the hope of Jesus Christ. From the accolades of the world to the healing love of a wife … who wouldn’t give up. His many accomplishments in major league baseball include four World Series titles...

Jim Liberatore is President and CEO of the Outdoor Sportsman Group, the premier media destination for outdoor entertainment and the largest media company in the world solely devoted to outdoor sports enthusiasts. Jim leads three cable networks, fifteen leading magazines and the top nineteen sportsman’s websites including; the Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, Guns & Ammo Magazine, Flyfishing Magazine and North American Whitetail Magazine. Jim’s most recent work and curr...

Seth Barnes founded Adventures in Missions and the World Race to disciple men and women as they take their faith around the world. His numerous books speak about the power of prayer, the power of action and the discipline to walk the talk. Or in his case, to race your talk. Seth's innovative short-term missions trips have empowered thousands of people to put their faith into action. Seth's vision is that God would raise up a generation of radically committed disciples of Jesus Christ. The World...

What you value you will make a priority ... and your priorities expose what you value. With powerful stories and biblical depth Paul takes us on a journey of personal growth and heart expansion. Setting your daily ritual, holding on to your dreams and building a life that withstands the chaos is the result of setting strong priorities. In Genesis we find the remarkable life of history maker Joseph, son of Jacob. From favored son to slave to prison to CEO of Egypt this young man held on to his d...

From drug dealer to dealer of hope. This story will inspire you to attempt the impossible. Robert Kalatschan is a Huntington Beach businessman who with his wife Dorothea founded Giving It Back To Kids, a charity that helps at-risk orphans, children and families in VietNam and Southeast Asia. Robert is a successful businessman that was transformed by the ministry of Maximized Manhood. His remarkable story is now the subject of the book, What If You Took a Step?. Robert simply asked the question,...

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...

Our friend Darrel Young had so many setbacks in his life most men would have gone home. But Darrel not only didn’t quit – he took the hits and then began to give out his own as the starting fullback for one of America’s top NFL football teams. Undrafted and cut, he didn’t give up. He even changed from being a linebacker on defense to a fullback on offense. After his multi-year pro career Darrel is now a leading executive with the National Football League. Darrel is current manager of NFL Player ...

On today’s podcast, Jon Gordon, a world leader on executing positivity, talks about how our thinking can determine our future. In a freewheeling discussion Jon brings us fresh inspiration and shares the background to his best-selling book, The Carpenter. Jon is a world-renowned specialist in coaching corporate clients such as Dell, Southwest Airlines and West Point Military Academy. He works with people who want to become excellent in life … sports teams like the Rams, Dodgers, Heat and Pacers h...

Paul takes us through a few of the powerful keys to personal success from the book "Power of Potential" by Ed Cole. What does it mean to create a positive image, what is the difference between a follower and a leader, what did it take for Joseph to hold on to his dream? Principals including, "Master your passion or your passion will master you" and "You are only qualified to lead to the degree you're willing to serve" help listeners dial in to the anointing of God in your life. Using the life of...

What would it feel like to be reunited with your biological birth mother for the first time on national television? That’s exactly what happened to Sam Collier the Lead Pastor of Hillsong Atlanta. Today on BraveMen Ps. Sam shares the remarkable story of his life’s journey from orphan to nationally recognized Christian leader. His dramatic testimony is also the subject of his best-selling book “A Greater Story”. Twins Sam and Sara Collier were given up for adoption when they were newborns and wer...