What keeps you trapped in patterns that don't serve you? Roy Wooten, Executive Director of The Crucible Project, reveals the startling reality facing modern Christian men: a crisis of isolation where three out of five men can't name five friends, and one in five can't name a single friend. This isolation creates the perfect breeding ground for struggles with identity, purpose, and destructive behaviors. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside ...
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What keeps you trapped in patterns that don't serve you? Roy Wooten, Executive Director of The Crucible Project, reveals the startling reality facing modern Christian men: a crisis of isolation where three out of five men can't name five friends, and one in five can't name a single friend. This isolation creates the perfect breeding ground for struggles with identity, purpose, and destructive behaviors. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside ...
What keeps you trapped in patterns that don't serve you? Roy Wooten, Executive Director of The Crucible Project, reveals the startling reality facing modern Christian men: a crisis of isolation where three out of five men can't name five friends, and one in five can't name a single friend. This isolation creates the perfect breeding ground for struggles with identity, purpose, and destructive behaviors. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside ...
Have you ever scrolled through hundreds of social media posts yet felt completely alone? This spiritual kickoff dives deep into one of Christianity's most profound paradoxes: in our hyper-connected digital age, genuine human connection has never been more elusive. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside our community. Join us for a powerful Word, real encouragement, and practical ways to lead with faith at home and work. No cost. No excu...
Marriage requires warriors, not spectators. As Christian men, we face an enemy actively working to destroy our most sacred relationship, yet many of us lack the practical tools to defend what matters most. This episode tackles the heart of marital conflict through the lens of Colossians 3:13, offering actionable wisdom for men hungry to lead their marriages with strength and grace. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside our community. J...
Marriage is warfare. The enemy wants nothing more than to destroy what God has joined together, and far too many Christian men find themselves unprepared for the battle. Drawing from personal experience, including the pain of divorce and the journey of rebuilding, this episode offers hard-won wisdom for men who are ready to fight for their marriages God's way. We explore the fundamental truth that love is a choice—not merely an emotion—requiring daily commitment regardless of circumstan...
Fear of conflict can paralyze even the strongest marriages. Many of us grew up believing that healthy relationships were completely void of disagreement—that arguments signaled failure rather than opportunity. This podcast shatters that myth, revealing how forgiveness transforms the ordinary conflicts of marriage into extraordinary moments of growth. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside our community. Join us for a powerful Word, real encou...
Ever found yourself stuck in a situation where you desperately needed help but couldn't bring yourself to ask? That stubborn independence might be costing you more than you realize. Chris Granger opens up about his unexpected journey with a broken ankle and the humbling lessons it's teaching him about vulnerability as a Christian leader. Through personal struggles and insights from Pastor Tim Timberlake's book "The Bumpy Road to Better," Chris reveals how God often uses our most difficul...
Have you ever found yourself saying "No thanks, I'm good" when someone offers help, even though you're struggling? Pastor Tim Timberlake joins us to explore why accepting help feels so challenging—especially for men—and how this resistance might be holding us back from our greatest growth. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside our community. Join us for a powerful Word, real encouragement, and practical ways to lead with faith at home and wo...
Have you ever faced a moment when your strength wasn't enough? When life knocked you down so hard that independence was no longer an option? That's exactly where I found myself after a devastating farm accident left me with three ankle fractures and a dislocated foot. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside our community. Join us for a powerful Word, real encouragement, and practical ways to lead with faith at home and work. No cost. No ...
Every Christian man faces battles that aren't fought with physical strength alone. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10:3, "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh," this episode dives deep into one of the most significant spiritual battles men face today: pornography addiction. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside our community. Join us for a powerful Word, real encouragement, and practical ways to lead with faith at...
What if the battle with pornography isn't about willpower, but about healing deep wounds? Justin Smith discovered this truth the hard way when his wife gave him an ultimatum: "Get your crap together or get out of the house." That moment became the catalyst for a healing journey that would eventually help countless other men. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside our community. Join us for a powerful Word, real encouragement, and practical wa...
Every Christian man knows the tension—walking in a broken world while battling spiritual enemies that seek to destroy what God has called good. The war against lust isn't fought with flesh and blood weapons but with spiritual ones that God has already equipped us with. Pornography is a silent destroyer that thrives in darkness. It begins subtly—a glance becomes a lingering look, a momentary thought grows unchecked, and before we realize it, we're trapped in cycles of guilt, shame, and isolati...
Ever feel like your season of singleness is just marking time until "real life" begins? This powerful episode shatters that myth, revealing how single Christian men can live with profound purpose and impact right now. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside our community. Join us for a powerful Word, real encouragement, and practical ways to lead with faith at home and work. No cost. No excuses. Just truth, brotherhood, and bold leadersh...
What if your season of singleness isn't a waiting room but an advantage? That's the provocative question at the heart of my conversation with Bob Wheatley, former professional baseball player turned author, who returns to unpack his new book "Single-Minded: Finding Purpose and Strength in Your Season of Singleness." We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside our community. Join us for a powerful Word, real encouragement, and practical ways to lea...
Ever felt like you're stuck in life's waiting room while single? This episode flips that narrative completely on its head. We explore the Apostle Paul's counter-cultural message that being single isn't a burden—it's a strategic advantage. While our relationship-obsessed culture makes singles feel incomplete or "on hold," Scripture presents a radically different perspective: singleness as a purposeful season of focused availability for God's kingdom work. We’re going live every weekday with ou...
Spiritual leadership begins at home, but many Christian men struggle with the practical "how-to" of guiding their families toward Christ amidst life's demands. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:5, we examine how faith passes through generations and what that means for today's fathers seeking to leave a godly legacy. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside our community. Join us for a powerful Word, real encouragement, and practical ways to lead with fa...
God handpicked you to lead your family. This wasn't by accident or coincidence—it was by divine design. Yet many Christian fathers struggle with feeling inadequate, believing the enemy's lie that someone else could do a better job. The truth? You were chosen specifically for your family, and your presence matters more than your perfection. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside our community. Join us for a powerful Word, real encouragement, a...
Struggling with the weight of spiritual leadership in your home? You're not alone. This raw, honest episode tackles the uncomfortable truth many Christian fathers face: we've unknowingly outsourced our most important leadership role. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside our community. Join us for a powerful Word, real encouragement, and practical ways to lead with faith at home and work. No cost. No excuses. Just truth, brotherhood, a...
The battle for life demands more than passive agreement—it requires Christian men to actively champion abundance for the vulnerable. Roland Warren's powerful personal story of facing abortion pressure in college serves as a stark reminder of how quickly our culture defaults to destruction rather than support. As he shares in his book "The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must Be Pro-Abundant Life," there are no surprise babies, only surprise parents who need our compassionate guidance and prac...
When Roland Warren and his girlfriend discovered they were pregnant during their college years at Princeton, they faced an immediate suggestion from the campus nurse: "Of course you're going to have an abortion." Their decision to choose life instead—creating a family that would thrive despite dire predictions—laid the foundation for Roland's life's work and a revolutionary approach to the abortion debate. Join us for the Iron in Autumn Men's Retreat, October 24-26, 2025, at Abundant Blessing...
What does it mean to be truly pro-life? In this soul-stirring episode, we explore the crucial distinction between being merely "pro-life" and embracing a "pro-abundant life" stance that actively engages with those who are vulnerable in our communities. The dangerous idea floating around Christian circles today is that speaking truth or voting occasionally is sufficient. But James challenges us to a faith that gets its hands dirty—caring for orphans and widows while remaining unpolluted by the...
What keeps you trapped in patterns that don't serve you? Roy Wooten, Executive Director of The Crucible Project, reveals the startling reality facing modern Christian men: a crisis of isolation where three out of five men can't name five friends, and one in five can't name a single friend. This isolation creates the perfect breeding ground for struggles with identity, purpose, and destructive behaviors. We’re going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside ...
