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Season 1

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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May 2, 2024

Clear Thinking: Faith and Neuroscience-informed Therapy with Josh Spu…

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Feb. 15, 2024

Courage and Healing: Confronting Generational Cycles of Mental Strugg…

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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Jan. 14, 2020

Brave Men S1E11: Ed Preston - A Stunning Comback

Ed Preston was a hard-charging successful corporate executive, then it all came apart. He landed driving a lumber truck from Oregon to California, a failing marriage, close to bankruptcy and desperate. Then a neighbor invited...

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Jan. 14, 2020

Brave Men S1E10: Kevin Sorbo

Kevin Sorbo was Captain Hunt in the Andromeda series. He was Hercules on television and movies for over a decade. He was an atheist professor in the movie “God's Not Dead.” Kevin just finished a new movie called, “Let There B...

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Jan. 14, 2020

Brave Men S1E9: Kill Your Giant Today!

We all face obstacles. Every man that is trying to make his life successful will face massive problems…and many times they look like giants. King David as a young man killed a giant named Goliath. The timing was the key. And ...

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Jan. 14, 2020

Brave Men S1E8: Six Attributes You Must Have

In powerful and compact teaching we discover the inner strength that young King David pulled on to kill Goliath. What were the key ingredients of his young yet formidable life? Stop for a few minutes, take some notes and star...

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Jan. 14, 2020

Brave Men S1E7: Don’t Pick Up the Snake!

How do we get past self-sabotage? Getting over the obstacle of emotion-driven decisions and going after what we desire in our lives. An inspirational story with a sudden twist. This will get into your heart and change forever...

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Jan. 14, 2020

Brave Men S1E6: Overcoming Fear

Our self-talk can detour, defeat or destroy our dreams. Our today is a result of all our thinking in our past. If we are to accomplish our dreams, our thinking must change. The problem is that fear often gets in the way…it be...

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Jan. 14, 2020

Brave Men S1E5: Getting Unstuck

Paul was stuck…the journey to getting unstuck becomes the foundation for a powerful coaching session on getting goals accomplished. We all get stuck - we all have desires and dreams and goals that don’t seem to ever become po...

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Jan. 14, 2020

Brave Men S1E4: Nancy Houston - What About Sex?

Interview with Sex Therapist Nancy Houston. Paul interviews noted family counselor and relational specialist Nancy Houston. Nancy is a licensed professional counselor and certified sex therapist. Paul and Nancy discuss how to...

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Jan. 14, 2020

Brave Men S1E3: Living a Wealthy Life

What is the amazing connection between wealth and generosity? Paul uncovers some unusual stories that point out the true riches in our lives. Here’s the perspective we need to live without greed and jealousy of others. How di...

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Jan. 14, 2020

Brave Men S1E2: Racism / Reconciliation

In a world that easily yells but doesn’t listen, what is the biblical imperative on race and reconciliation? Where does human dignity fit into the conversation? In a hard-hitting and honest look at this issue Paul walks throu...

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