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Season 3

July 27, 2021

BraveMen S3E101: Jeff Zuagg - DadAwesome-God Loves Fatherhood!

Jeff Zaugg is the founder of the mega-podcast DadAwesome! He’s been a minister, coach, mentor and teacher for fathers and children for many years. Jeff is also an experienced dad with a growing family. With Paul and Jeff tod...

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July 15, 2021

BraveMen S3E100: Robert Barriger - Stalwart Men Carry Hope

When Robert Barriger arrived in Peru in 1983 it was a mess. Poverty, terrorism, chronic child abuse and chaotic social issues. But Robert and his wife Karyn with two little children struck out to the jungles to bring Jesus in...

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July 6, 2021

BraveMen S3E99: Tony Rorie - From Boys to Men

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 an...

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June 15, 2021

BraveMen S3E98: Dr. Bryan Loritts - The Dad Difference

The world is full of examples of men who weren’t there for their kids. But there are good and even great dads out there, who inspire their children and the men around them to reach for more. How do you become a dad like that—...

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June 8, 2021

BraveMen S3E97: CJ Watson - From Talent to Character

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 would...

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June 1, 2021

BraveMen S3E96: John Arroyo - Attacked at Home

"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 enl...

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May 25, 2021

BraveMen S3E95: Pierre du Plessis - The Better Life

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 co...

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May 17, 2021

BraveMen S3E94: Brian Dickinson - In the Death Zone on Everest

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 su...

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May 11, 2021

BraveMen S3E93: Javon Ruff - Jesus & The Unexpected

Javon Ruff is the Campus Pastor of Free Chapel Spartanburg and has been a pastor to men for almost 20 years. He has served at Free Chapel for the past 18 years collectively at the Georgia campus, the Orange County campus (10 ...

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May 6, 2021

BraveMen S3E92: Paul & Judi Cole - Mother's Day Special

Paul and Judi Cole open up and get real in a special Mother's Day edition of Brave Men. From humor to tears and everything in between Paul interviews Judi on motherhood and marriage and staying married. This is experience, fa...

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May 4, 2021

BraveMen S3E91: Dr. Ruby Payne - Fighting Poverty - Setting Men Free

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 fabri...

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April 27, 2021

BraveMen S3E90: Brandon Cole - Jesus as Never Before

Brandon Cole leads us into a look at Jesus as perhaps we've never experienced before. An exhilarating journey with a pastor in love with Jesus. Brandon is a pastor, author, graphic designer and producer. With his wife Meredit...

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April 20, 2021

BraveMen S3E89: Robert Barriger - The Revelation of Jesus Christ

Dr. Robert Barriger and his wife Karyn pastor one of the most significant churches in Latin America, Camino de Vida in Lima, Peru. His global ministry to pastors and churches have taken him across Peru and across the nations ...

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April 13, 2021

BraveMen S3E88: Charles Martin - Turning the World Upside Down

Today on Brave Men one of America’s eminent storytellers, best-selling author Charles Martin, jumps into the middle of the story of Jesus and his disciples. From his acclaimed book, They Turned The World Upside Down: A Storyt...

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April 6, 2021

BraveMen S3E87: Dr. Mark Chironna - On the Authentic Jesus

Meeting up with our friend Dr. Mark Chironna is one of life’s great treasures. His love of life, joy filled heart and keen insight into the Word of God will enlarge your life, empower your heart and equip your hands for battl...

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April 2, 2021

BraveMen S3E86: Darryl Strawberry - Redemption of a Legend

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 wh...

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March 30, 2021

BraveMen S3E85: Jim Liberatore - Outdoorsman For God

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 th...

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March 23, 2021

BraveMen S3E84: Seth Barnes : Get in the Race!

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 ...

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March 16, 2021

BraveMen S3E83: Paul Louis Cole - Your Priorities Change Everything

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, hol...

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March 9, 2021

BraveMen S3E82: John Cooper - Skillet - Awake and Alive!

Bold, fearless and outspoken meet John Cooper today on BraveMen. John is the lead vocalist, bassist and songwriter/producer for Skillet, one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century. The two-time GRAMMY Award-nomina...

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March 2, 2021

BraveMen S3E81: Disney, Brotherhood and the Story of Ray Ray McElrath…

Growing up surviving the streets and housing projects of Atlanta, Ray Ray McElrathbey never thought Disney would make a movie about his life … and yet Disney+ has made a movie about what he did in helping raise his little bro...

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Feb. 23, 2021

BraveMen S3E80: Robert Kalatschan - Drug Dealer / Dealer of Hope

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...

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Feb. 16, 2021

BraveMen S3E79: The COPTIC 21: Martyrs / Heroes

21 men would not compromise their faith. They would not yield to the terrorists and deny Christ. With great courage, each man knelt down on the wet and cold ocean shore. Behind each man was an assassin poised to strike with a...

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Feb. 11, 2021

BraveMen S3E78: Johnnie Moore - Standing Against Christian Genocide

Johnnie Moore is a relentless advocate for religious freedom in the Middle East, Nigeria and the most dangerous places in the world. He has authored several books including the one we talk about today on BraveMen – The Next J...

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