Emotions are great friends, but terrible masters. Author Pete Hardesty joins Andy to talk about his new book, Adulting 101 Book 2 , a guide to becoming healthy and successful on the inside. They discuss building self-awareness, developing emotional intelligence, leading from any position, creating healthy boundaries with screens, and finding true peace in a distracted world.
Aug 12, 2025•26 min
Pastor and author Charles Stone joins Andy to talk about his book Stress Less: 9 Habits from the Bible and Brain Science to Build Resilience and Reduce Anxiety . Discover practical tools for managing stress, improving sleep, calming your mind, and growing closer to God—even in uncertain times. Learn about breathing techniques, metacognition, emotional processing, and spiritual rhythms that foster peace and strength.
Aug 05, 2025•20 min
How do you help your kids find and follow Jesus? David Sunde is here with some help from his book, Homegrown Disciples. How do you help your kids not just know about Jesus—but follow Him? In this powerful episode of Manly with Andy , pastor and author David Sunde returns to share biblical wisdom and real-life parenting insight from his book, Homegrown Disciples . From shaping our children’s desires (not just behavior), to understanding the difference between results and fruit , to reframing pare...
Jul 29, 2025•22 min
How can you be happy and who can show you the path to happiness? Bobby Jamieson has more for you in episode 131 of Manly with Andy. Important book: Everything Is Never Enough: Ecclesiastes' Surprising Path to Resilient Happiness: Jamieson, Bobby: 9780593601310: Amazon.com: Books...
Jul 22, 2025•22 min
Weary, anxious, uninspired. Joy is closer than you think. And Walter Hill has some help for you from his book. Amazed Again. Coming up on episode one 30 of Manly with Andy.
Jul 15, 2025•25 min
He defied death on the Atlantic and Will Janssen's story will inspire you and remind you that God is in the miracle business. A website all about Will: Defying Death on the Atlantic – Defying Death on the Atlantic is a story of hope, teamwork and healing.
Jul 09, 2025•36 min
The world is running away from God as fast as possible, and Bruce Becker shares how you can follow God in a godless culture. Taking a look at a man in the Bible, we'll see where Samson's lack of character caused challenges. And while most people observe them from behind glass, what Dolf c Volcker is doing with Cheetahs is racing him into the Hall of Heroes.
Jul 02, 2025•18 min
My journey towards biblical manhood started over two years ago, and whether you've been with me since the beginning or you just joined in today, this week's interview is me and the story behind the podcast!
Jun 24, 2025•17 min
Frustrated with your life. Charlie Lewis wants to help you choose the kingdom system. Continuing the story of Samson, we'll see how God used his messy choices for his glory. And Mikhail Baker wore something unusual to his Burger King shift, which is graduating him into the Hall of Heroes. Coming up on episode 1 26 of Manley with Andy,
Jun 18, 2025•33 min
Radio legend Rick Burgess (of The Rick and Bubba Show ) joins Andy to talk about launching The Rick Burgess Show after 31 years on air, the legacy of his father, and what it means to pursue biblical manhood in a culture that often mislabels it. From red ant bites on the practice field to a stadium named in his honor, Rick shares powerful, funny, and deeply moving stories behind his new book “Men Don’t Run in the Rain.” They also explore what real strength looks like, how men can lead with humili...
Jun 10, 2025•30 min
There is transformational power in the sacred, ancient radical rhythm of Sabbath rest. And Travis West will help you follow the Sabbath way. Taking a look at one of the most manly men in the Bible, we'll see how God can take what seems impossible and do the miraculous. And Andy Wang saw something driving home from work that changed his life and his community and it's bagging him into the Hall of Heroes.
Jun 06, 2025•30 min
The world goes out of its way to make you believe you are not good enough. Christian artist Matthew West will help you discover your true identity. We'll take a look at the tough section of the Bible that highlights the danger of bargaining with God and Rodney Smith. Jr's Kind Act for an elderly neighbor has turned into a nationwide movement and it's helping him make the cut into the Hall of Heroes.
May 27, 2025•20 min
Wanna become a stronger man for Jesus. Steve Spicer has a ministry and a book for you. A great example from the Bible that God is always ready to take us back is on the way. And Tim Freddy's love for his pets could save hundreds of thousands of people's lives every year, and it's injecting him into the Hall of Heroes.
May 20, 2025•25 min
You can have a life of ultimate success despite personal setbacks. Stu Crum will share from his book, aim for the Uprights. We'll see how evil never pays off in the Bible. And Dr. Donald Unger did something for 50 years just to prove his mother wrong, and it's cracking him into the Hall of Heroes.
May 13, 2025•32 min
Your spiritual thirst shapes your destiny - J.D. King shares how you can be Mighty Like Gideon. We'll look at the danger of choosing easy over right in the bible. And Livae Nanjikana's survival story - plus what he said he was thankful for afterwards - is sailing him into the hall of heroes! Find J.D. King's Book, Mighty Like Gideon, here: https://www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/mighty-like-gideon/423081
May 06, 2025•27 min
Open your heart to God in ways you've never experienced with prayer and fasting. Dr. Ronnie Floyd will show you how God gave Gideon a platform, but the mistake he made is a good reminder for us too. And Alfredo Algo proved that age is just a number and it's hiking him into the Hall of Heroes.
Apr 29, 2025•21 min
What does Christian really mean? Norman Hubbard will help you unpack the word in some new ways. Taking a look at the Bible, we'll see where God can speak to us through dreams. Angus Barbiere shocked doctors, defied science, and etched his name into medical history, and it's weighing him into the Hall of Heroes.
Apr 22, 2025•33 min
The Stations of the Cross is a beautiful tradition that reflects on the sacrifice that Jesus made as he prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for us. Because some of the stations have events that are part of tradition, but not in the bible, I found a completely scriptural version of the Stations of the Cross (found here - Scriptural Stations of the Cross | USCCB) and will guide you in a meditative journey through them - along with a charge at the end of how you can continue the journey on the ...
Apr 14, 2025•20 min
He shares joy and the daily forecast Every night on tv, Chris Reese talks about the weather and so much more. What do you do when God calls you to do something that makes no sense? Gideon's story in the Bible has some insight, and Russell Cook was looking for purpose, so he did something no man has ever done before and it's running him into the Hall of Heroes.
Apr 08, 2025•24 min
You have trauma in your past, Dr. Steve Call will help you identify it and heal from it. We'll take a look at a man in the Bible that struggled to choose faith over fear and Jack Dawson's life Mission is pushing him into the Hall of Heroes. Coming up on episode 115 of Manley with Andy. Book: The Deep Rooted Marriage (Pre-Order) - The Allender Center
Apr 01, 2025•26 min
Trust is at an all-time low, and David Horsager has 40 proven tools to build trust now in your life and in your business. Taking a look at the Bible, we'll see someone who didn't live up to God's calling for their life. And Connor Stefano's dedication to his job, even in Extreme Elements is delivering him into the Hall of Heroes.
Mar 26, 2025•29 min
It's not just standing in a street corner and yelling at strangers. Derwin Gray will show you how to actually share Jesus with others. We'll look at an example in the Bible where God used the Israelite enemies for their good. And Michael Jarman's mastery of an everyday office app has won him money, respect, and a cell in the Hall of Heroes. Dr. Derwin Gray's Website: DLG
Mar 18, 2025•27 min
Are you praying the wrong way? Ben Locke shares his prayer journey that can help you and yours, too. Taking a look at the Bible, we'll see a generational drift from God that still happens today. And Ed Pownell turned a quirky purchase into a tool for helping others, and it's his bid into the Hall of Heroes. Ben's Website: Ben Locke — Writer. Poet. Speaker.
Mar 11, 2025•28 min
In a world of confusion and corruption, this ancient resource will restore your faith. Taking a look at the Bible, we'll see the power of generational faith, and Richard West's one of a kind ocean discovery is reeling him into the Hall of Heroes.
Mar 04, 2025•26 min
It's not manly to be offended by everything. Ryan Leake wants to help you be unoffendable. Taking a look at the Bible, we'll see how Israel moved on after Joshua's death, and how Nick Myers and Eric Falconer saved a wayward traveler, it's migrating them into the Hall of Heroes.
Feb 25, 2025•22 min
Peter Silseth is a missionary that proves that following God is always an adventure. Taking a look at the Bible, we'll see what it says about Joshua's legacy, and it's a good goal for us, too. And Spencer Matthews undertook a challenge that challenged him physically and mentally, and how it helped others is running him into the Hall of Heroes.
Feb 18, 2025•33 min
How do you find God's will? Well, Trevor Hudson has some advice for you. Taking a look at the Bible, a misunderstanding was solved by doing one simple thing, and Joel Spears unique interests has garnered international visibility, and it's his boost into the Hall of Heroes.
Feb 11, 2025•28 min
He traveled around the world in a backpack and Kevan Chandler's story is an incredible example of true friendship. Taking a look at the Bible, Joshua gives a roadmap for a life of faith and Bob Williams sweet mission is unwrapping him into the hall of heroes.
Feb 04, 2025•26 min
In a world that is against your faith more than ever, Patrick Miller wants to help you choose Jesus over culture. If you need a faith boost, I got a great example of God keeping his promises in the Bible and Anthony Simone's 80-year quest is marching him into the hall of heroes.
Jan 29, 2025•31 min
Forget New Year's resolutions. One word can change your life, and Dan Britton can help you find it. Taking a look at a man in the Bible, God's assurance to Joshua when he didn't finish the job is encouragement for you too, and Joshua Danrich is known as Mr. Fresh, and the reason why is driving him into the Hall of Heroes,
Jan 22, 2025•26 min