If you don't know who you are, you don't know where you're going. This is Stephen's lesson today as he digs into the essential task of knowing your manly story. Listen in to learn how to impact men in 3 minutes. LEARN MORE: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 18, 2023•18 min•Ep. 272
This week, JT and Anthony are giving their unique perspectives on the 3 urgent topics of marriage, health, and debt. Tune in as they dive deeper into these distinct areas and why they are essential points of reflection for any GreatMan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apr 11, 2023•38 min•Ep. 271
Today, Stephen has three distinct, yet critical topics for men to consider. Take a moment to step back and analyze your priorities and habits as he outlines placing a high value on marriage, taking your health seriously, and waging war on debt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 04, 2023•20 min•Ep. 270
This week, join JT and Anthony as they pick up where Stephen left off in our discussion on backfiring bitterness. How exactly does it work? What impact does it have on keeping you from being the man you are called to be? Listen in and find out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 28, 2023•42 min•Ep. 269
This week, Stephen elaborates on an important point he made in a previous episode - the concept of backfiring bitterness. If you have anyone in your inner circle whom you resent, you are also resenting part of yourself. How exactly does this work? Listen in to find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 21, 2023•11 min•Ep. 268
Some big changes are in store for GreatMan! We are proud to announce that our weekly podcast schedule is resuming again - but with some fresh new voices to add to it! Listen in as Stephen unveils the news with JT and Anthony, the co-hosts of our fellow podcast, Renovating Masculinity. You'll be hearing more from them soon! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 14, 2023•34 min•Ep. 267
As men striving toward nobility, we should be bothered by things like recent satanic Grammy performances. What's more, we should be outraged by the injustice being done toward women when they are portrayed as servants and objects in our culture. We are told to ignore it in art, yet are called to action in the public square. Men, it is up to us to call out the hypocrisy and lift women up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...
Feb 28, 2023•15 min•Ep. 266
Maintaining health, vitality, and purpose as one grows old has a lot to do with eating right and staying active, but everything to do with adopting the right mindset. It's tempting to believe that with old age comes a lack of responsibility. In fact, many men are throwing in the towel in their fifties, leaving the rest of their lives to become purposeless and unhealthy. As you advance in years, you get to choose how you will spend the rest of your life: on the couch - or in the world. Don't let ...
Feb 14, 2023•21 min•Ep. 265
Honor is one of the most profound and intentional gifts you can give to someone in your life. What's more, in practicing honoring others, you may find it come right back to you. Listen in for some ways to initiate this righteous practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 31, 2023•12 min•Ep. 264
There is an addiction creeping into American society that has the power to destroy lives. Online gambling has grown at staggering rates, and men are being pulled into its grasp. Studies show that gambling activates the same pleasure centers in the brain as sex. Do not let it take control of your life. Read the full article with current statistics here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 17, 2023•12 min•Ep. 263
As one year comes to a close and a new year begins, anxieties often settle in about what the future might hold. While unpredictable political, economic, and social events rage on, be intentional to initiate practices in the lives of your family and community to ground yourselves. Take heart in these stories of those who persevered through uncertainty, and carry them with you into the new year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...
Jan 02, 2023•21 min•Ep. 262
Guys, you need to be fully engaged in the holiday season - for yourself, those you lead, and those around you. Join us as we Revisit the December 2018 Episode of the GreatMan Podcast ("Owning The Holidays") for some quick encouragement and a challenge. May you be changed by the giving, loving, and celebrating of Christmas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 13, 2022•11 min•Ep. 261
Being surrounded by men doesn't equate to having a band of brothers. To build the latter, there are some deeper questions involved - Why is this person in my life in the first place? Can I depend on them for anything past our normal activities? Would they really be there for me when things go wrong? Join Stephen on this week's new podcast episode as he asks the tough questions that can lead to profound relational changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...
Nov 29, 2022•15 min•Ep. 260
Do you have an apologetic for noble manhood? That word, "apologetic," comes from the Greek word "apologia," meaning "a formal defense of an opinion, position or action." If someone were to ask you what great manhood looks like, would you be prepared with a response? Would you be able to articulate your convictions? In this episode, Stephen lays a framework which we can use to explain our belief in pursuing righteous masculinity. Listen in to equip yourself! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...
Nov 15, 2022•15 min•Ep. 259
Did you know that if you are “haunted by loneliness,” as Stephen says, the toll on your physical health is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day? According to a Harvard study, 61 percent of the young in the US self-report as being lonely. A haunting sense of loneliness is also correlated with high blood pressure, higher instances of cancer, and dementia. Gentlemen, if you haven’t had a conversation about something personal with another man in the last week… if you don’t have a group of guys ...
Nov 03, 2022•13 min•Ep. 258
Most men, if they’re talking at all, are talking to the wrong people. If the only people you are talking to are your rowdy friends or your wife or girlfriend, then you are not going to be healing, arising, and stirred to be a better man. Stephen shares a recent experience he had in a restaurant where he observed a young man talking his date’s ear off for an hour-and-a-half. She was doing everything she could to be pleasant, but you could tell this young man was exhausting her. Afterwards, Stephe...
Oct 18, 2022•14 min•Ep. 257
One of the arts of great manhood is getting yourself straight about your father. For those of you who have wonderful relationships with your father, great. Dive deep. Drink it in. You won’t have him forever. For those of you who have mediocre relationships, dig in. Go further. You will be surprised at the riches to be found. If you had a horrible or absent father figure, Stephen challenges you to forgive the man that was supposed to be there, and then bring other father figures into your life. S...
Oct 04, 2022•16 min•Ep. 256
A part of the British monarch’s funeral rites involves friends, knights, aides, and family members stepping up to the corners and sides of the coffin to stand vigil. This tradition comes from an ancient practice of warriors honoring their deceased commanders or kings by surrounding them with protection. Ponder your life through this question: who will stand vigil for you? Are you living a life of honor? Are you connected to a band of brothers who would stand for you? See Privacy Policy at https:...
Sep 20, 2022•13 min•Ep. 255
Men need manly, sacred space: a space in the home or outside of it. As Stephen prepares for a move, he describes the manly sacred space he has enjoyed for the past 17 years in Nashville. Men from every station in life have walked in and exclaimed, “Man, I wish I had something like this!” It’s nothing fancy. Just some paint and furniture. But it provides a place apart. A quiet retreat. For some men, a sacred space is the roof of a building, a chapel on a university campus, or a platform built int...
Sep 06, 2022•14 min•Ep. 254
Lying is a cancer of the soul and a cancer on great manhood. According to a survey by the University of Notre Dame, the average American tells 11 lies per week. Nearly three out of four of those lies are told to friends and family members. If a man is secure in himself, he doesn’t need to lie to enhance himself. Get centered so you can live a life of integrity. Speak the truth as you know it. Be true, be authentic, be real, and you’re going to find new power in your life. See Privacy Policy at h...
Aug 23, 2022•14 min•Ep. 253
Posit this with us: If there is a God and if He created you, then He created you as a man. Of course, we all sustain wounds and deformities that pierce the soul and heart, keeping us from becoming the men we are meant to be. But, again, if there is a God and if He made you, then He desires for you to fulfill your destiny of becoming a great man. In this episode, Stephen offers encouragement and truth: God can restore you to what you were made to be before the grief, wounds, and hurt. Ask Him to ...
Aug 16, 2022•14 min•Ep. 252
Joshua asks, what is the purpose of initiation and ritual among men? Learn why men are wired for rituals and seasons – and what you can do to build and foster ritual in the lives of your sons and the men around you. From childhood to adolescence to marriage to fatherhood, rites of passage have the power to profoundly shape and guide noble lives. Harness their power and make them a part of your toolbox. Recommended in this podcast for young fathers: Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father’s Role in...
Aug 09, 2022•21 min•Ep. 251
Men are about twice as likely to become alcohol-dependent as women. They’re twice as likely to binge drink and twice as likely to be drunk drivers. This is not a campaign against drinking. But it is a campaign for being thoughtful about your stance on alcohol and in control of your consumption. This is an essential episode for all men. Listen now… Photo by Adam Wilson on Unsplash for the National Drug Helpline This episode originally aired on May 15, 2018. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
Aug 02, 2022•15 min•Ep. 250
One of the things that distinguishes a mature man from an immature boy is his ability to get what he needs. Men, you’ve probably heard Stephen say this before: you need a certain amount of rowdiness and adventure in your lives. A reasonable pursuit of these things will make you a better man – for yourself and for those you lead. So, take stock of what you need. Figure out how to get it. And go after it! This episode originally aired on May 29, 2018. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...
Jul 26, 2022•13 min•Ep. 249
We used to believe the brain was a closed system. Now we’re finding that the brain is very malleable. We are not dealt a single hand of cards at birth. In fact, the human brain is constantly changing and evolving. In this episode, Stephen discusses the number one way in which the brain is shaped and influenced. If you want to be a better man, it’s essential that you master the very specific area of life discussed in this episode. You can do it, you NEED to do it, and Stephen will show you how yo...
Jul 19, 2022•17 min•Ep. 248
Men are made for adventure. Yet so many guys are “over-domesticated.” You know how it goes: gradually, the pressures and duties of daily life begin to take over. We spend our time taking care of our homes, families, cars, and careers, while we neglect attending to our inner zeal and passion. Men, you need to have regular activities in your life that force excitement and adventure upon you. Every man at every age needs to look at his life, identify the boredom, and build in the excitement, passio...
Jul 12, 2022•15 min•Ep. 247
Please note: This episode includes sexual content. Parents, consider listening alone first, then discussing with your sons. Pornography is at the root of many issues in our world, from domestic abuse to sex trafficking. In this hard-hitting episode, Stephen drills down on one specific problem: porn-induced erectile dysfunction. Younger men are now experiencing ED as a result of regular use of pornography. Learn about the problems, the studies, and the solutions connected to P.I.E.D. This episode...
Jul 05, 2022•15 min•Ep. 246
The great principles and truths that guide us to success and effective living are often quite simple. Stephen shares a basic concept that has changed his life: maintaining a sense of calm. One of the gifts that men can give to the world and themselves is calmness. A good man is centered. He is connected to God. He does not get rattled by everything that happens. He believes in destiny, and he steps into every new phase of life or challenge with a sense of calm. He believes that he is where he’s ...
Jun 28, 2022•20 min•Ep. 245
No matter your age or health, you need to make the habit of getting an annual medical exam a regular discipline in your life. Many of the diseases that can kill or seriously debilitate you are not things that you can detect yourself. Yeah, it might be uncomfortable. No, you’re not going to like it. But routine annual exams are a crucial part of being a great man. You owe it to yourself and your family. Tune in as Stephen talks about some critical tests and screenings that every man should discus...
Jun 21, 2022•20 min•Ep. 244
In one of Stephen’s favorite films, Legends of the Fall, there are two brothers who embody different spirits of manhood. Alfred is refined. Tristan is wild. There’s a scene where Alfred turns to Tristan and says, “I followed all of the rules, man’s and God’s, and you followed none of them. And they all loved you more.” Men live in tension between innate wildness and societal rules. Yes, rules are necessary for society to function. The problem is that a man can completely lose his wildness in our...
Jun 14, 2022•20 min•Ep. 243
