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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...
Fred Ichniowski on Boxing, Mentoring and Transformative Leadership
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Fred Ichniowski on Boxing, Mentoring and Transformative Leadership
This is Courage; Inside Iran’s Underground Church w/David Yeghnazar
May 23, 2024

This is Courage; Inside Iran’s Underground Church w/David Yeghnazar

From our first day of ministry in the Middle East, we were struck by the vibrant faith of the underground church leaders, their stories a testament to the power of perseverance in the face of adversity. This episode pulls bac...
This is Courage; Inside Iran’s Underground Church w/David Yeghnazar
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This is Courage; Inside Iran’s Underground Church w/David Yeghnazar
Guiding Souls and Shaping Legacies with Steve Trevino
May 16, 2024

Guiding Souls and Shaping Legacies with Steve Trevino

Embarking on a spiritual quest often begins with a single step, a step that Steve Trevino ( @pr.stevetrevino ) has taken time and again, transforming not just his life but the lives of countless others through his dedication ...
Guiding Souls and Shaping Legacies with Steve Trevino
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Guiding Souls and Shaping Legacies with Steve Trevino
Hope for Leaders with Michael Murphy & Brandon Cole
May 9, 2024

Hope for Leaders with Michael Murphy & Brandon Cole

Here’s some hope in your leadership journey. This week, explore the intrinsic connection between joy and a deep-seated relationship with Jesus with my guest, great friend Michael Murphy and our guest host this episode, my son...
Hope for Leaders with Michael Murphy & Brandon Cole
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Hope for Leaders with Michael Murphy & Brandon Cole
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...
Clear Thinking: Faith and Neuroscience-informed Therapy with Josh Spurlock
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Clear Thinking: Faith and Neuroscience-informed Therapy with Josh Spurlock
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...
The Bold Journey of a Spiritual Warrior with Stephen Prouse
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The Bold Journey of a Spiritual Warrior with Stephen Prouse
Standing Strong at the Intersection of Faith and Culture: Larry Ross
April 18, 2024

Standing Strong at the Intersection of Faith and Culture: Larry Ross

When the weight of leadership presses upon your shoulders, where do you find your footing? Join me, Paul Louis Cole, alongside my good friend, communications specialist Larry Ross . He was the seasoned voice behind the legend...
Standing Strong at the Intersection of Faith and Culture: Larry Ross
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Standing Strong at the Intersection of Faith and Culture: Larry Ross
Masculinity, Fatherhood, Spirituality, Creativity and Brotherhood with Phil Pringle
April 11, 2024

Masculinity, Fatherhood, Spirituality, Creativity and Brotherhood with Phil Pringle

Phil Pringle is a world-renowned artist, author, speaker and pastor. Join me and Dr. Phil Pringle and my son Brandon Cole in a heartwarming and profound discussion about the intersection of fatherhood, leadership, and spiritu...
Masculinity, Fatherhood, Spirituality, Creativity and Brotherhood with Phil Pringle
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Masculinity, Fatherhood, Spirituality, Creativity and Brotherhood with Phil Pringle
Crafting Legacy: The Art of Raising Boys into Men with Brian Molitor
April 4, 2024

Crafting Legacy: The Art of Raising Boys into Men with Brian Molitor

When the echoes of my son's laughter blended with the crackling of the campfire, a realization struck me: these are the moments that forge a legacy. That's the heart of our latest episode, where Brian Molitor and I explore th...
Crafting Legacy: The Art of Raising Boys into Men with Brian Molitor
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Crafting Legacy: The Art of Raising Boys into Men with Brian Molitor
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...
Recapturing Authentic Masculine Virtues with Skylar Lewis
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Recapturing Authentic Masculine Virtues with Skylar Lewis
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...
Nancy Houston; Unveiling the Layers of Intimacy and Personal Growth (Part 2)
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Nancy Houston; Unveiling the Layers of Intimacy and Personal Growth (Part 2)
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...
Healing the Trauma of the Soul with Nancy Houston (Part 1)
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Healing the Trauma of the Soul with Nancy Houston (Part 1)
Dad Issues With Dave Novak; Is There Healing From Father Wounds?
March 7, 2024

Dad Issues With Dave Novak; Is There Healing From Father Wounds?

We often push “Father wounds” to the rear of the trauma list … but often they are the underlying causation to most of them. In this candid and vulnerable conversation Dave Novak leads us into the depths of despair and pain fr...
Dad Issues With Dave Novak; Is There Healing From Father Wounds?
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Dad Issues With Dave Novak; Is There Healing From Father Wounds?
VP Mike Pence, Go Home for Dinner. Inside a Political Family
March 5, 2024

VP Mike Pence, Go Home for Dinner. Inside a Political Family

Vice President Mike Pence reveals a battle every dad faces and how a simple choice can transform your legacy. Every evening's journey back home is a choice—a quiet rebellion against the demands of an unyielding schedule. That...
VP Mike Pence, Go Home for Dinner. Inside a Political Family
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VP Mike Pence, Go Home for Dinner. Inside a Political Family
Voices of Change: Fatherhood and Faith with Otto Kelly
Feb. 29, 2024

Voices of Change: Fatherhood and Faith with Otto Kelly

From the chaotic streets of a fatherless childhood to the hard knocks of an NFL training camp Otto Kelly made one major decision - he would be the dad that stays. A celebrated college football career put Otto in the middle of...
Voices of Change: Fatherhood and Faith with Otto Kelly
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Voices of Change: Fatherhood and Faith with Otto Kelly
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 ...
From Porn Star and Pain to Redemption and Purpose: The Joshua Broome Story
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From Porn Star and Pain to Redemption and Purpose: The Joshua Broome Story
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...
Courage and Healing: Confronting Generational Cycles of Mental Struggles with Toby Slough
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Courage and Healing: Confronting Generational Cycles of Mental Struggles with Toby Slough
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 ...
Embracing Grace and Authentic Discipleship: A Journey of Courage and Identity with Robbie Angle
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Embracing Grace and Authentic Discipleship: A Journey of Courage and Identity with Robbie Angle
Faith on Wheels: Uniting Passion and Purpose with Barry Meguiar (Season 5 Premiere)
Feb. 1, 2024

Faith on Wheels: Uniting Passion and Purpose with Barry Meguiar (Season 5 Premiere)

When the hum of an engine syncs with the whispers of faith, life takes a turn toward the extraordinary—this is the story Barry Meguiar and I share in our latest conversation. As I sit with Barry, a car enthusiast with a heart...
Faith on Wheels: Uniting Passion and Purpose with Barry Meguiar (Season 5 Premiere)
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Faith on Wheels: Uniting Passion and Purpose with Barry Meguiar (Season 5 Premiere)
BraveMen S4E161: Mike Kai - The Journey to Inspire
Oct. 17, 2023

BraveMen S4E161: Mike Kai - The Journey to Inspire

Mike was 21 and suddenly the single dad of Courtney, his 2 year old little girl. Now what do you do? And what will the future hold? The journey from that painful and difficult time to pastoring one of the most vibrant churche...
BraveMen S4E161: Mike Kai - The Journey to Inspire
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BraveMen S4E161: Mike Kai - The Journey to Inspire
BraveMen S4E160-Rawd Jones-Does Christianity have a future in America?
Oct. 10, 2023

BraveMen S4E160-Rawd Jones-Does Christianity have a future in America?

Paul Cole and thought leader Rawd Jones get into the middle the controversy on the future of Christianity in America. Is it even a Christian nation – was it ever? What’s our responsibility to that as men? Rawd brings decades ...
BraveMen S4E160-Rawd Jones-Does Christianity have a future in America?
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BraveMen S4E160-Rawd Jones-Does Christianity have a future in America?
BraveMen S4E158: Vietnam
Sept. 12, 2023

BraveMen S4E158: Vietnam

Vietnam. Just that name brings back memories and pain for many. For others the compelling story of an emerging global economy. For a remarkable group of people it is about the compassion to help so many who are the human toll...
BraveMen S4E158: Vietnam
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BraveMen S4E158: Vietnam
BraveMen S4E157: Chris Harper-Real / Better
Aug. 22, 2023

BraveMen S4E157: Chris Harper-Real / Better

My friend Chris Harper takes us on a journey of joy, fatherhood, realness and biblical masculinity in this enjoyable and motivating episode of BraveMen. Chris is the Chief Storyteller at Better Man ministries, an ally with Ch...
BraveMen S4E157: Chris Harper-Real / Better
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BraveMen S4E157: Chris Harper-Real / Better
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 S4E156: Michael Rasa-Down to UP
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BraveMen S4E156: Michael Rasa-Down to UP