Send us a text Dr. Hal Hadden is the Founder of CLC and the author of the book, "Love Jesus: It's All About Relationships." We talk to Hal about how CLC got started, and we learn about the lasting, biblical discipleship principles that have stood the test of time for nearly 40 years of CLC's existence. We discuss some profound biblical concepts around relational discipleship, as well as leadership lessons that apply to any ministry context. Thousands of men all over the country have been profoun...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Send us a text Greg Hasek, a licensed counselor with Southwest Florida Christian Counseling, specializes in counseling men who've experienced trauma from their partner's abortion. Whether you have experienced this yourself or not, odds are that you know a guy who has. As prevalent as this issue is for men, we probably talk about it less than we talk about pornography. Greg helps us understand what men go through when they visit an abortion clinic with their partner, and how this affects a man's ...
Mar 02, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Send us a text How are you doing these days with work-life balance? If this is a struggle for you, our guest today, Cory Carlson, understands. In fact, he would say that he failed at home first before admitting he needed help and taking some drastic steps to improve in this area. As an entrepreneur, former executive, husband, and father of three, Cory Carlson understands the pressures working parents face. He is passionate about helping business leaders win at home and work. Twenty years in corp...
Feb 23, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Send us a text Many men today struggle with reading the bible. We don't know where to start and we lack confidence in handling the word of God. Our guest today, Reverend Dr. David Instone-Brewer, shares some unique and helpful insights to make the bible more approachable. If reading the bible has been challenging for you, this episode will offer some great ways to move you forward. The Rev. Dr. David Instone-Brewer is a research fellow at Tyndale House, a research library in biblical studies loc...
Feb 16, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Send us a text This is the second half of our interview with author and speaker, Jeremy Shelton. In part 1 ( Episode 20 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-a-muzzled-man-our-interview-with-jeremy/id1584970534?i=1000548392947), we spoke to Jeremy about the paralyzing effect pornography has on men and his unique book on the subject, " Unmuzzled: Escaping Sexual Sin - Satan's Grip on Men ." In part 2 of our interview, we focus in on the new technology that will increase a man's suscepti...
Feb 09, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Send us a text Preston Poore, a corporate business leader with more than two decades of upper management leadership, talks with us about his new book, "Discipled Leader." We discuss this new book which provides struggling, stuck, or merely surviving Christian business leaders with a framework to grow their influence through becoming a redemptive (i.e., change for the better), Christlike presence in the workplace and living a more fulfilling life. SHOW NOTES: Preston's Website: https://prestonpoo...
Feb 02, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Send us a text These days our country and our church is fractured because of hubris, and an unwillingness to humbly seek understanding. Instead we're inclined to "cancel" anything we disagree with in order to maintain our own view of reality. Add to the mix a man's ego and you have a potentially volatile situation. Steve Wiggers, a missionary in Nairobi, Kenya who trains pastors, has a perspective that men in the American church need to hear. Steve shares about the unique challenges of working a...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Send us a text Author and speaker, Jeremy Shelton, joins us to talk about the paralyzing effect pornography has on men. There are a lot of books on the issue of pornography but Jeremy takes a unique approach in his book, " Unmuzzled: Escaping Sexual Sin - Satan's Grip on Men ." We consider what it looks like to be a "muzzled man," disempowered by lust and controlled by Satan. This imagery will leave an indelible mark on your mind as you engage in your own battle, or help other men to free themse...
Jan 19, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Send us a text Very few people today know who their neighbor next door is. It's easy, as men, to drive into our neighborhoods, pull into our garage, close the door, and not interact with anyone. Our guests today, Bob Adgate and Mark Evans, are missionaries with "Nav Neighbors, " a ministry that seeks to love our neighbors in the ordinary, day to day life. They share compelling insights into how we can reach and disciple our neighbors, so that both individuals and communities are transformed, and...
Jan 12, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Send us a text David Dusek has spoken to millions of men through his Rough Cut Men video series. He has a compelling message to men about how to combat the enemy of our souls who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. We learn more about the unique challenges men are facing, especially in light of the pandemic, and how to apply tactics learned from the 7th Cavalry in Vietnam. David Dusek’s mission is to encourage and equip men to live their lives for Christ. He utilizes his life experiences – includ...
Jan 05, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Send us a text David Dusek's story has two distinct halves with a literal bridge in the middle where Christ got a hold of his heart. The man he was before that moment on the bridge is very different from the man he is today. While David doesn't allow his past to define him, he uses the memory of who he was to motivate his mission to serve God. David also shares about how to leverage our weaknesses and failures to cultivate authentic connection with other men. David Dusek’s mission is to encourag...
Dec 29, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text Restore Addiction Recovery Center was born out of Dan Gregory's painful experience with addiction in his own family. Since January, 2021, Restore has already had a tremendous impact in men's lives and they are poised, by God's grace, to expand their reach. Dan explains how God provided in miraculous ways as his team took an innovative "open source" approach to developing the program. We also hear about the partnership between Restore and CLC through Dan's relationship with Doug Ha...
Dec 22, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text If you're struggling to find motivation to answer God's call on your life, you are in for some encouragement from today's interview with Kent Chevalier, Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his usual, passionate communication style, Kent shares the inspiring story of how God called he and his wife to be missionaries. He also reveals amazing, biblical insight into where men find the strength to "do it afraid." You'll be moved by Kent's vulnerability and reminded of God's faithfu...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text In part 2 of our interview, Christopher talks about his new book, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story . He shares amazing insights from the bible about how to address this issue of sexuality from a theological perspective. Whether you are interested in the bible's view about being gay specifically, or sexuality in general, this book offers invaluable insight. Dr. Christopher Yuan has taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute fo...
Dec 08, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text Dr. Christopher Yuan has an incredible story of redemption, and has dedicated his life to sharing this message of hope born out of his struggle with same-sex attraction. In part 1 of our interview, we get to listen to Christopher's fence post story. He explains how discovering his identity in Christ not only freed him from drugs and alcohol, but also from the grip of homosexuality and a very destructive lifestyle. Next week, in part 2 of our interview, Christopher talks about his ...
Dec 01, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text Most men today are not aware of the trauma and woundedness that contributes to our dysfunction. We've spent so much time in isolation, or distracting ourselves, that we don't know how to deal with our emotions or the cycle of shame that imprisons us. Roy Wooten, Executive Director of The Crucible Project, shares his story and his unique perspective on these struggles that men face. The Crucible Project is a unique weekend experience designed to give men a chance to identify, and s...
Nov 24, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text Let's face it, sharing your faith can be a scary proposition, especially when sharing it with someone from a different culture or religion. Greg Bryan , International Campus Minister with The Navigator's at Kent State University, shares some very practical ideas about how to share our faith from a place of confidence in our identity in Christ. In this episode you'll hear Greg talk about his 2 primary tips to sharing your faith... 1) Practice spiritual curiosity, 2) Ask Questions a...
Nov 17, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text We sat down with David Derry , missionary with Cru and FamilyLife , to talk about his unique Stepping Up Ministry to men in prison. David shares the story of his ministry journey that brought him from working with couples in broken marriages to the unexpected joy of discipling men in prison through FamilyLife's Stepping Up Ministry . In prison, David found men who were some of the most authentic men he had ever met. There was no pretense with these men who were keenly aware of the...
Nov 10, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Author David Murrow has been on both sides of the screen as a viewer and a television producer. He knows better than most the strategy involved in trying to keep viewers glued to the screen. In this episode we talk with David about his new book, " Drowning in Screen Time: A Lifeline for Adults, Parents, Teachers and Ministers who Want to Reclaim Their Real Lives ." This episode is jam-packed with amazing insight and perspective about how social media has hijacked us from accomplis...
Oct 27, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text This is part 2 of a two-part series about how to walk with a Christian brother through divorce. Chris outlines 9 steps to support your Christian friend. Make sure you check out part 1 of this series in order to gain perspective around this issue and the challenges that face churches in confronting it. Lastly, make sure you check out the resources below, in the show notes for further reading and study. SHOW NOTES: A Summary of the 9 Steps to Support a Brother Going Through Divorce ...
Oct 20, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text In the first installment of our discussion on divorce, Co-host and author, Chris Bolinger, talks about the surprising realities of divorce in the church, and the impact it has specifically on men. As we seek to walk with our brothers through such a painful experience it's critical that we get a lay of the land and gain a broader perspective on how divorce impacts men. SHOW NOTES: Re|Engage Marriage Program clchq.org Daily Strength for Men Devotional , written by co-host, Chris Bol...
Oct 13, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text Our guest today found success in corporate America and entrepreneurship. Then Michael Batenburg woke up to realize he had spent the first 45 years of his life serving himself, his wants, and all his desires. Although it seemed success had been achieved, it left Michael feeling lost, empty, and soul searching for his purpose and true happiness. Since 2010, Michael's focus shifted from serving himself to serving others. Humility set in and as he started making his faith journey a pr...
Oct 06, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text In today's episode Mike Hatch, CLC's National Relationship Generator and podcast host, shares his fence post story about how God redeemed him, and his marriage, from pornography. His life was defined by fear and insecurity which eventually led him to seek an escape from the pressures to perform. God graciously exposed Mike's sin through a painful experience which taught him that "walking in the light" was where he would find true freedom and the power to change. Through his CLC gr...
Sep 29, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text Author, speaker, and Empowered Manhood Podcast co-host, Chris Bolinger, shares his "fence post" story of God's redemptive work through his CLC brothers. He spent most of his life avoiding male friendships, seeing other men as competition. Then, through his CLC group, Chris experienced the healing power of authentic brotherhood. This fellowship provided a solid foundation to withstand the storms of life, and led to the creation of a best-selling men's devotional, "Daily Strength fo...
Sep 22, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text In this week's episode we talk with bestselling author, speaker, and video producer, David Murrow, about his book, "Why Men Hate Going to Church." Most church services today are not designed with men in mind. In fact, according to Murrow, churches have been overly feminized and fail to retain men as a result. David shares from his extensive experience about how pastors and church leaders can take immediate, practical steps to make church more appealing to men. He also announces a ...
Sep 15, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text We interview the Founder & CEO of the Better Man Event , Brian Buckley. He shares his incredible story of life change, and how God took him from being an unwilling servant to the dynamic leader of the Better Man Event which today has a global impact. Denzel Washington is headlining this year's event on Saturday, September 18. CLC and The Better Man Event are official partners and we discuss how this fruitful partnership has reached men all over the country. You'll also learn a...
Sep 09, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text In this first episode we talked with CLC President, Dr. Craig Fry, about the re-branding of CLC. After nearly 40 years of ministry, CLC changed the name from "Christian Leadership Concepts" to "Christ Led Communities." Learn more about the re-brand by checking out the CLC Re-Brand YouTube Video . Craig also shares the powerful story of grace in his life, and how God restored him to ministry after leaving the church because of a moral failure. It will become clear why God called Cr...
Sep 08, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
