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Tim Ross was an unsaved pastor's kid on the southside of Los Angeles when God arrested him before the streets could. Today he's a professional podcaster, social media influencer, author, preacher and businessman. His podcast, The Basement, has been seen and heard by millions around the world. This is Tim's story. A powerful, honest and transparent walk through one man's journey from southside to the largest platforms in the world. What does God do in a man's life that takes him from level to ne...

It's amazing how this man met Jesus Christ. You'll hear his remarkable story today. Walt Landers is a man who has has dedicated his life to serving God and leading men. But it wasn't always that way. Growing up in the wilds of West Texas, Walt had known hard work since he was a young man on a ranch and in construction. But after meeting Jesus he found his true calling in ministry and education. Dr. Landers serves as Lead Pastor of The Life Church in San Angelo and is the founder of Texas Leader...

My friend Michael Bolton has a passion for the presence of God in business, in family life and in empowering leaders who make a difference. His real-world pursuit of God has stirred the hearts of thousands as a speaker, so many as a life-coach and his enthusiasm for following Christ lifts hope in the lives of every man he connects with. After having served for 25 years as a pastor and College instructor, Mike transitioned to full time teaching, coaching and training in the business and church s...

After his five-year-old son was kicked out pre-school, Chris Harper had a word ... or two. My friend Chris Harper is a storyteller, he builds word pictures that we can touch and see and leads men into truth. Better known as "Harp" he serves as the CEO of BetterMan. A ministry equipping more than 2500+ churches and 300,000+ men across the U.S. So, what do you do when your little boy is told he can't stay in his pre-K classroom, and what was the egregious nature of his crime? Harp takes us on a j...

Jeremy Stalnecker was at war. As commander of a counter-mechanized platoon providing navigation and lead security for the First Battalion in Operation Iraqi-Freedom he was in the middle of the action. Today he helps men heal the unseen wounds of combat. As CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, the actions he takes every day bring new life to hundreds of veterans and men who have been sidelined by the trauma and abrasions of battle. Post-traumatic stress has been a huge issue for many veterans and ...

Joel Brooks is a contemporary philosopher and Christian practitioner. He deals with the hard issues of the streets and men's hearts. How do we reconcile compassion and security? Is the church sick or just in transition? Why is government and the church often at odds? Why is the world and much of the church so focused on style? In a fascinating and far-reaching conversation with Joel Brooks we hit on this and more. Joel states, "What determines wisdom is the success of the outcomes." Our friend ...

A powerful principle for successful men is, "Know your season." Success is not about the clock but organizing and controlling your participation in the events and seasons of life. It is about having a focus for the purpose of each minute. This is what we'll cover in-depth today on the Brave Men podcast. Jesus taught religious men in the synagogue, "You can tell the season on earth, you know when the rain is coming, but the true dimension you must have is the discernment to know the seasons of t...

Nick Caine is a modern-day abolitionist. He is the co-founder, with his wife Chris Caine, of the global anti-trafficking organization A21. With tremendous efficiency A21 is attacking the scourge of human slavery – an evil more prevalent today than at any time in human history. Through education, prevention, restoration and relocation they have saved the lives of thousands of victims. This is a brilliant conversation with a man who is changing the world through love and compassion. Nick’s wife C...

Demario Davis is one of the leading players in the National Football League. He’s a fierce and focused perennial All-pro linebacker for the New Orleans Saints. Now in his 14th year of playing football at the highest level, Demario is the quintessential professional – hard working and hard hitting. Demario is also hitting fatherlessness and urban issues in our culture with the same ferocity. He is the founder of Devoted Dreamers Foundation that inspires young men to live the life God intended fo...

Lt. Col. Oliver North (ret.) is a combat decorated U.S. Marine, #1 best-selling author, business owner, holder of three U.S. patents and well-known statesman. For seventeen years he was a syndicated columnist and host of “War Stories” on FOX. The only friend of Brave Men podcast that was targeted for assassination by Abu Nidal, Col. North is a man of courage and hope. He’s coordinated hostage rescues, headed up counter-terrorism teams, been wounded in war and leads men’s Bible studies in his ho...

Invest some time in an inspiring conversation with CMN President Paul Cole. Start cranking the fundamentals of becoming a champion. It’s doing the basics and doing them well over and over that creates a successful season … and a successful life in Christ. Building a life that overcomes adversity doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of determination and purpose and discipline. Using Maximized Manhood, the global best-selling book written by Paul’s father Dr. Ed Cole, as a guide we dive in to the...

The power of brotherhood, forgiveness and restoration with my good friend Javon Ruff on this episode of the Brave Men podcast. Together, we unpack the timeless parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15 and explore how shallow relationships can derail our purpose. This is as real as it gets – authentic and gritty. Javon is a man that speaks in a way we can all understand, answering the hard question - how does a man get back to God when he’s gone off the rails? As one of America’s leading voices ...

What does Noble manhood look like? Will it change things – or just add to the issues? Stephen Mansfield is a best-selling author and influential statesman. His counsel is sought by key leaders across the nations which has taken him from the halls of Washington to the shores of Tripoli. Stephen has answers. They’re not easy – it involves men accepting responsibility. Stephen has written numerous best-sellers from Lincoln’s Battle With God to Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men. But success came from de...

Today a motivating, encouraging conversation with you and host Paul Cole. A powerful word on our identity, purpose and value. The foundational story is from the renaming of Benjamin, Jacob’s son, and later the father of the twelfth tribe of Israel. That’s found near the end of the book of Genesis. When Jacob changed Benjamin’s name – everything in Benjamin’s life changed. It was the affirmation of his father that built the life of a great man – from the day of his birth forward. In the tapestry...

Getting real about the past, finding perspective in the pain. Discovering redemption in the ruin of life’s random hits and destructive choices. Today on BraveMen Podcast we’re joined by Ron Acosta, a man whose journey of resilience and faith will inspire and challenge you. From losing everything he built to finding an unexpected family revelation at 48, Ron's story is a testament to the transformative power of God’s grace. Once a high-powered executive, Ron shares how his journey led him from co...

Sathiya Sam was a good person. Went to church. Honored his parents. Did well in school. But he was an addict. To porn. Here’s an amazing story of bondage and freedom. Lies and truth. Messed up but then a new life emerges from the crash. This will inspire you. Connect with the courageous journey of Sathiya Sam as he shares his story of overcoming a 15-year-long pornography addiction that began in his childhood. Raised in a Christian home, Sathya faced the challenge of navigating his exposure to ...

Could redefining masculinity through the lens of Christlikeness transform not just individuals, but entire communities? Join us as we sit down with Robert Barriger, an ex-surfer from Southern California whose life took a radical turn during the Jesus Revolution. His journey took him all the way to Peru, where he and his wife Karen have established Camino de Vida, a church that has become a beacon of hope and change throughout Latin America. Robert shares his compelling story, painting a vivid pi...