The CLIMB with Teko Bailey: For Men Ready to Rise in Purpose
The Frequency Network: The Wave
29 episodes
3 days ago
Welcome to The CLIMB—a podcast for men who are tired of coasting… and ready to rise.
I’m Teko Bailey—husband, father, coach, and your guide in the climb. I believe there’s a hero inside every man.
But that hero doesn’t just show up on the mountain peaks…
He’s forged in the fire.
In the silence.
In the valleys.
In the everyday.
This isn’t a podcast about pretending to have it all together.
It’s about waking up to the purpose inside of you—
and learning to walk it out with God, step by step.
Some episodes will be short, raw devotionals.
Some will be honest solo teachings.
And others will be conversations with men who’ve walked through the storm… and kept climbing.
Whether you’re navigating fatherhood, rebuilding after failure, or searching for what’s next—this space is for you.
You don’t need to climb alone.
And you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to take the next step.
Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts—and join me every Thursday as we awaken the hero within.
This is… The CLIMB.
The CLIMB is brought to you by The Frequency Network.
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Welcome to The CLIMB—a podcast for men who are tired of coasting… and ready to rise.
I’m Teko Bailey—husband, father, coach, and your guide in the climb. I believe there’s a hero inside every man.
But that hero doesn’t just show up on the mountain peaks…
He’s forged in the fire.
In the silence.
In the valleys.
In the everyday.
This isn’t a podcast about pretending to have it all together.
It’s about waking up to the purpose inside of you—
and learning to walk it out with God, step by step.
Some episodes will be short, raw devotionals.
Some will be honest solo teachings.
And others will be conversations with men who’ve walked through the storm… and kept climbing.
Whether you’re navigating fatherhood, rebuilding after failure, or searching for what’s next—this space is for you.
You don’t need to climb alone.
And you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to take the next step.
Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts—and join me every Thursday as we awaken the hero within.
This is… The CLIMB.
The CLIMB is brought to you by The Frequency Network.
Brian Doerksen: JUNO & Dove Award Winner on Faith, Family, and Writing Worship for the World
The CLIMB with Teko Bailey: For Men Ready to Rise in Purpose
51 minutes
1 month ago
Brian Doerksen: JUNO & Dove Award Winner on Faith, Family, and Writing Worship for the World
Brian Doerksen’s journey is one of faith, resilience, and love. Known worldwide for timeless worship anthems like Come Now Is the Time to Worship, Faithful One, and Hope of the Nations, Brian has spent over 35 years writing songs that carry people through both joy and grief. Behind the awards and global recognition lies a deeper story of brokenness, family, and learning to worship through pain.
In this conversation with host Michael Wildes, Brian shares how songs like Hope of the Nations were birthed in the shadow of 9/11, and how Come Now Is the Time to Worship emerged during a season of financial collapse and personal struggle. He reflects on the whispers of God he first heard as a child under a ginkgo tree, and how music has remained a river of renewal throughout his life.
Brian also opens up about raising two sons with Fragile X Syndrome, staying grounded through decades of marriage with his wife Joyce, and the way community, family, and long friendships have anchored him through an unpredictable creative journey. From writing worship music that circles the globe to creating an album about long love and an upcoming Christmas film, his climb reminds us that beauty can emerge from fragile places.
For men navigating identity, purpose, and perseverance, Brian’s story is a testament to showing up with authenticity, staying faithful in love, and allowing God to turn brokenness into something enduring.
Chapters
00:00 – Serving the Hurting in Worship
01:00 – Music as Renewal and Connection
03:37 – Early Inspiration Under a Ginkgo Tree
07:21 – Writing Hope of the Nations in the Shadow of 9/11
10:30 – The Collapse That Led to Come Now Is the Time to Worship
15:26 – Faith, Failure, and the Surprise of Obedience
17:00 – Marriage, Family, and Long Love
20:44 – Raising Sons with Fragile X and Finding Perspective
23:20 – Community, Friendship, and Faithfulness Over Decades
28:46 – Hiking as a Metaphor for Life and Clarity
33:13 – Identity, Purpose, and the Calling of Men
39:44 – Encouragement for Worship Leaders in Low Seasons
43:28 – New Projects: The Second Noel and Love for a Lifetime
46:36 – Where to Find Brian’s Music and Tour Dates
47:48 – Final Encouragement: Love, Identity, and Purpose
About Brian Doerksen
Brian Doerksen is a songwriter, worship leader, and recording artist whose songs are sung in churches around the world. His works include classics like Faithful One, Come Now Is the Time to Worship, and Hope of the Nations. A Juno Award and Dove Award winner, Brian is also the recipient of the Gospel Music Association of Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Beyond music, he is a husband, father, mentor, and creative voice reminding the world of the power of love, faith, and authenticity.
Website: www.briandoerksen.com
About Teko Bailey
Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention.
Instagram: @IamTekoBailey
Website: tekobailey.com
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The CLIMB with Teko Bailey: For Men Ready to Rise in Purpose
Welcome to The CLIMB—a podcast for men who are tired of coasting… and ready to rise.
I’m Teko Bailey—husband, father, coach, and your guide in the climb. I believe there’s a hero inside every man.
But that hero doesn’t just show up on the mountain peaks…
He’s forged in the fire.
In the silence.
In the valleys.
In the everyday.
This isn’t a podcast about pretending to have it all together.
It’s about waking up to the purpose inside of you—
and learning to walk it out with God, step by step.
Some episodes will be short, raw devotionals.
Some will be honest solo teachings.
And others will be conversations with men who’ve walked through the storm… and kept climbing.
Whether you’re navigating fatherhood, rebuilding after failure, or searching for what’s next—this space is for you.
You don’t need to climb alone.
And you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to take the next step.
Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts—and join me every Thursday as we awaken the hero within.
This is… The CLIMB.
The CLIMB is brought to you by The Frequency Network.
