Cowardice is killing men—not with bullets or blades, but with daily compromises. Every time we choose comfort over courage, we surrender part of our soul. In this episode of Manlihood, Josh Hatcher challenges men to stop avoiding responsibility and to live with boldness, truth, and conviction.
🕒 Timestamps00:00 – Cowardice is killing men
01:00 – Welcome to Season 9 of Manlihood
01:45 – The power of sharing the mission
02:00 – Introducing Fight Like Hell: A Journal for Men Who Won’t Back Down
03:00 – What cowardice really looks like
03:30 – Running from responsibility and conflict
04:00 – Proverbs 28:1 – The righteous are bold as a lion
04:45 – How cowardice steals your self-respect
05:30 – Generational impact of fear and avoidance
06:00 – Courage isn’t the absence of fear
06:30 – Acting despite fear and discomfort
07:00 – Strength and courage from faith (Joshua 1:9)
07:45 – Practical ways to build daily courage
08:30 – Guided reflection: facing your dragons
09:00 – “I will not trade courage for comfort.”
09:45 – Final encouragement and call to action
10:00 – Bonus: Manlihood+ and Fight Like Hell journal
🔥 Key Takeaways
Cowardice wears the mask of “keeping the peace.”
Avoidance destroys self-respect and models fear for our children.
Courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about acting despite fear.
Real strength comes from faith and brotherhood.
Step forward, face your dragons, and live like a lion.
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In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Manlihood, Josh Hatcher talks with Kyle Tresch — musician, entrepreneur, and co-founder (with his wife Ariel) of The CouplePreneurs Show (also on Spotify).
Kyle opens up about his early marriage struggles, identity crisis, and how God used it all to reshape his understanding of manhood, leadership, and humility.
He shares how he and Ariel went from competing in business to partnering in purpose — helping entrepreneur couples grow thriving businesses without losing their marriages.
And at the heart of it all is a message that every man needs to hear:
“The more you try to prove you’re a man, the less of a man you are.”
This conversation hits on faith, masculinity, purpose, ego, and what it really means to serve the people you love.
🧠 Key Takeaways
Real men don’t need to prove themselves — they serve others.
Leadership is about humility, not control.
Your wife isn’t your assistant — she’s your partner and co-creator.
Healing your heart and identity can unlock breakthrough in business.
God’s love and value for you are not earned — they’re received.
Integrity and humility are the foundations of true masculinity.
🕒 Timestamps
00:00 — “Stop trying to prove you’re a man.”
04:00 — The “anti-honeymoon” years and the power struggle
08:00 — Finding identity through humility and faith
13:00 — Marriage, masculinity, and misunderstood scriptures
17:00 — Leadership vs lordship: How Jesus modeled manhood
26:00 — From validation to purpose
33:00 — When your heroes let you down
38:00 — Finding identity as a son of God
43:00 — Marriage, humility, and redemption
49:00 — Who Kyle and Ariel can (and can’t) help
54:00 — What it really takes to be a man
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Death is coming for every one of us — rich or poor, strong or weak, influential or obscure. The shock of public deaths like Charlie Kirk’s assassination forces us to face what we usually avoid: life is short, and we waste most of it. The question is not if we die — but what will outlive us when we do.
In this solo episode, Josh Hatcher explores the urgency of living with intention — not in fear, but with purpose, legacy, faith, and courage. He shares stories of men whose quiet choices shaped lives far beyond their own and names the legacy-killers most men fall into: passivity, bitterness, addiction, escape, and delay. We close with a guided reflection to help you visualize your legacy before your time is up.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Why death shocks us more than it should
01:00 — Why men waste most of their lives
02:00 — Fight Like Hell journal + Manlihood+
03:00 — Seneca: “We waste much of life”
04:00 — You don’t know when your clock runs out
05:00 — “Teach us to number our days” — Psalm 90
06:00 — What will outlive you? (Legacy question)
07:00 — The story of my dad’s funeral & his legacy
09:00 — Kindness isn’t always niceness
10:00 — Are you a giver or a taker?
11:00 — What destroys a man’s legacy
12:00 — Addiction, escape, and wasted years
13:00 — Faith, eternity, and what matters most
14:00 — Jesus and the question of your soul
15:00 — Guided legacy meditation
16:00 — Final challenge + call to action
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We are all going to die — so live on purpose
The legacy you leave is built daily
Passivity, bitterness, and addiction kill more legacies than death does
Faith and eternity reshape how a man lives now
A meditation to realign your life before time runs out
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The world is getting harder — not softer — and most men are not ready for what’s coming.
Combat veteran and war correspondent Chuck Holton has seen the collapse of civilizations up close — in Burma, Ukraine, Israel, and beyond — and in this conversation he lays out exactly how men must respond if they want to protect their families, build resilient communities, and live with purpose in a culture that is falling apart.
In this episode:
Why “discipline is a mental muscle” — and how to build it
Why comfort, fear, and pride lead to bad decisions
The collapse of community — and how men rebuild it
What real courage looks like under fire
How to become the man others rely on in crisis
This is a gut-check for every man who refuses to live soft.
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⏱ BATTLE MAP — CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Stop Being Soft: The Hard Way is the Only Way
01:00 — Meet Chuck Holton: War, Faith & Making Men
03:24 — Life on the Front Lines: Where Real Courage is Forged
08:06 — Why Men Don’t Trust the Media — And Who They Turn To Instead
09:18 — Going Where Everyone Else Refuses to Go
14:00 — Christians Being Hunted: The War You Don’t See on the News
18:34 — Guns, Comfort & Why Most Men Will Never Step Into the Fight
20:16 — America is Dividing — And Nobody is Coming to Save You
23:00 — Rebuilding Brotherhood: The Only Way We Make It Through
26:32 — Government “Charity” is Killing Real Masculinity
31:34 — Men Were Built to Fix What’s Broken — Stop Outsourcing It
34:05 — If You’re Waiting for Permission — You’re Already Losing
38:56 — Media Lies vs Real People: Why Getting Local Changes Everything
40:56 — How to Make a Man: The SHAPE Blueprint
49:13 — If You Want to Be a Man, Do This First
53:19 — The Incel Bomb: A Generation of Angry, Isolated Men
55:56 — Training Men for Crisis: Building the New Warrior Class
58:41 — Don’t Miss Your Kids — Nothing Matters More
59:41 — The Rule That Separates Men From Boys
01:01:13 — Where to Find Chuck + Your Call to Action
Men are breaking under the weight of silent battles — and most never say a word. Nearly 80% of all suicide deaths are men. That is not a statistic… that is our brothers, fathers, friends — and sometimes, it’s us.
In this solo episode, Josh confronts the reality of men’s mental health, the cost of isolation, and what it really looks like to fight back instead of go numb. We dig into anger, depression, destructive coping, discipline, brotherhood, and faith — and we close with a guided meditation to help you re-center and reset.
This isn’t therapy. This is brotherhood. This is training for the fight.
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Steve Baumgartner was a meth cook, an enforcer, a satanist, and a man fully convinced he was beyond redemption. When he was arrested and told he could be facing 36 years in prison, he believed his life was over.
But God wasn’t done writing his story.
Today, Steve is the founder of Fire Forged Leader, a husband, father of eight, and a leader calling men to rise, repent, and reclaim the purpose they were made for. His story is raw, painful, and powerful — and it proves that no man is too far gone for God to rebuild.
From meth labs and violence to mercy and redemption
The arrest that became his turning point
How God forges men through fire and consequence
Calling men out of comfort and into responsibility
Living with conviction, purpose, and eternal perspective
This isn’t a motivational story — it’s a wake-up call.
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Ryan Michler has been calling men to responsibility, discipline, and leadership for years. In this archived episode, he lays out what real masculine ownership looks like — not the watered-down version culture tries to sell.
Season 9 of Manlihood arrives October 25 — be here when it does.
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Jim Ramos has built his life around calling men out of comfort and into courage. In this rewind, he lays out a clear, unapologetic challenge for men to strengthen their souls, their homes, and their legacy.
Season 9 of Manlihood launches October 25 — stay locked in.
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Matt Beaudreau brings a sharp, disciplined perspective on fatherhood, leadership, and developing the next generation of strong men. This throwback episode is packed with conviction and clarity.
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In this featured replay, Chad Caden challenges men to stop drifting and step into the identity and responsibility God designed them for. His message is blunt, convicting, and impossible to ignore — exactly what men need to hear.
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Doug Giles is known for saying what others are afraid to say. In this classic episode from the archive, Giles lays out a no-apology call to grit, conviction, and spiritual backbone — and he doesn’t sugarcoat a thing.
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Larry Hagner has spent years helping men lead their families with strength and intentionality. In this revisit, he speaks to the kind of manhood that actually transforms a home — not just talks about it.
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Brian Johnson brings a direct, no-nonsense perspective on building a life of strength, integrity, and responsibility. This archived episode is a wake-up call for men who refuse to coast.
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Nico Lagan speaks bluntly to the crisis of weak men and the need for conviction, self-mastery, and purpose. In this replay, he confronts the excuses that keep men soft and calls them to rise.
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Scot McKay pulls no punches in this throwback conversation about identity, strength, polarity, and masculine development. This is the kind of talk that wakes men up and sets them straight.
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In this rewind from the Manlihood archives, Jeremy Stalnecker speaks directly to the cost and calling of masculinity. His life as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer and Executive Director of the Mighty Oaks Foundation has given him a front-row seat to what happens when men collapse — and what happens when they stand.
Season 9 of Manlihood drops October 25 — make sure you’re plugged in for what’s coming.
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Doug Holt brings the conversation down to the practical — the habits, disciplines, and internal shifts that separate men who drift from men who build. This replay hits with challenge and clarity.
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In this revisit, Dr. John Delony brings clarity, courage, and hard truth to the conversation about mental health and manhood. He speaks straight to the battles men are actually fighting — and how to confront them with strength instead of shame.
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In this powerful episode of Manlihood: a podcast for men, Josh Hatcher sits down with Christian Ray Flores—a former refugee turned Russian pop star, now an entrepreneur, evangelist, coach, and unapologetic believer in the American Dream.
Christian shares his incredible life story—growing up across continents, surviving war and dictatorship, rising to fame in post-Soviet Russia, and ultimately building a life of faith, freedom, and purpose in the United States.
This episode is a deep dive into the essence of manhood, resilience, opportunity, and the power of apprenticeship. Christian talks about overcoming trauma, building something meaningful from nothing, and why America still matters.
You’ll also hear about:
📘 His book: Little Book of Big Reasons to Love America → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2SGC19W
✈️ His coaching platform: Exponential Life → https://www.exponential.life/
💥 His weekly newsletter: Headspace → https://www.christianrayflores.com/about
Whether you’re a young man trying to find your path or a seasoned leader seeking renewed purpose, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction to Christian Ray Flores
01:14 – Welcome to Manlihood
01:28 – Christian's Early Life and Rise to Fame
01:45 – The Value of American Freedom
01:58 – Manlihood+ Subscription Service
03:28 – Christian's Global Journey
05:13 – Life Lessons and Resilience
09:03 – The American Spirit and Opportunity
18:45 – The Collapse of the Soviet Union
26:13 – Apprenticeship and Learning
37:50 – The Value of Apprenticeship
39:27 – Homeschooling Success Stories
39:56 – The Illusion of Limited Resources
40:37 – The Rise of an Instagram Influencer
42:09 – The Power of Mentorship
42:50 – Music Career Highlights
44:08 – The Story Behind “Our Generation”
46:06 – Reflections on Russia’s Political Landscape
49:26 – Strategies for Success and Significance
53:31 – Podcasting and Favorite Interviews
59:30 – Defining Manhood and Faith
01:04:51 – Advice for Men and Final Thoughts
🔗 Resources🧠 Learn more about Christian → https://www.christianrayflores.com/about
📘 Get the book on Amazon → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2SGC19W
✈️ Explore Exponential Life Coaching → https://www.exponential.life/
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As always: I love you. I’m proud of you. And I’ll see you next time.