Send us a text One of life’s greatest challenges and gifts is parenthood. Not only do we feel the pressure of getting our children to succeed and become a good person, but you also have the responsibility of leading them into a life of faith. On the podcast today to share his story of surrendering completely to God and creating a family of soft hearts and change makers is Don Manning. He and wife Suzanne founded their ministry, Crazy Cool Family, with a mission to connect family relationships to...
Nov 10, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Send us a text Simply preaching and sharing your own story, no matter how powerful, is often not enough to make someone a believer of Christ. Living in the strength and truth of your faith gives you a platform to share your story with others, but HOW you do so is of equal importance to your message. Through his ministry, today’s guest, speaker and author Doug Pollock, has learned a lot about how to have meaningful God conversations with people around the world. On this episode of Empowered Manho...
Oct 24, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Send us a text Despite all your efforts and your Christian faith, did your marriage end in divorce? Our guest today, Marcus Farris, was a man of faith who entered the marriage covenant with every intention of upholding it. When it ended in divorce, he experienced a profound grief that left him with questions. These very questions have led him to a deeper faith that can help you, too. In this interview Marcus shares: How a God who “hates divorce” can still use it to shape you How to process deep ...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Send us a text 1 Corinthians 13:11 says, “When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.” As you think about yourself in this context, are you a man? Or a boy? To unpack this, we are joined by Kyle Stark, a coach, leader, consultant, and the President of Stark Contrast. Previously, Kyle served as the Assistant General Manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he implemented an unusual develop...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 54
Send us a text Our guest today, Torres McLean, shares about how living by the "man code" nearly destroyed his marriage. After coming clean about two marital affairs, Torres explains how God put his marriage back together and freed him from sexual sin. In his new book, " Man Code: Breaking Free from Sexual Sin to Become the Man God Called You to Be ," which we discuss in today's interview, Torres recounts this painful but hopeful story. Torres McLean is the co-founder of The Hope Ambassadors, a m...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Send us a text Kevin Harris, President of Radical Mentoring, speaks with us about the power of masculine vulnerability and what happens when men finally let their guard down. Transformation must be preceded by transparency. As President of Radical Mentoring, Kevin Harris sets the vision and strategy. He also serves as an evangelist to new audiences and an invaluable resource to churches who have incorporated small group mentoring into their disciple-making strategy. SHOW NOTES: Radical Mentoring...
Sep 14, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Send us a text God is moving in the hearts of men in the Hispanic community around the world. We talk with Pedro Martinez, National Hispanic Director for CLC, who is riding this wave of the Holy Spirit. Pedro discusses God's unique call on his life to serve men at just such a time as this. We get to know Pedro and discuss the significance of CLC's newest curriculum, Volverse Real , as an amazing discipleship tool for Spanish speaking men globally. SHOW NOTES: Spanish Getting Real Curriculum (Vol...
Sep 07, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Send us a text Every Christian man has a lion within, and is predestined to be a spiritual leader at home, in the community, and at church. However, the lions in many men have been silenced because of a lack of faith in God. Our guest today, Chris Grainger, Founder of The Lion Within Us , wants to inspire and encourage men to be the spiritual leaders they are called to be. We discuss the role tragedy and trial played in his life to refine him and make him the man he is today. We also discuss how...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 50
Send us a text How do you know that the events recorded in the bible really happened? Many people today doubt the credibility of the bible. Our guest today, Dr. John DeLancey, has led nearly 80 trips to Israel and participated in multiple archeological digs that have bolstered his own faith, as well as those he's led on tours. We discuss the physical land of the bible, and how seeing it first-hand leads to a much deeper understanding of the stories in the bible. We also hear about John's newest ...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Send us a text Dr. Dan Nahrwold had heard of CLC's life-changing "All In" discipleship curriculum but experiencing it for himself surpassed all his expectations. Dan shares about how God planted seeds in his life several years earlier, and how those seeds led to eventually starting his own "All In" group after moving to Tampa, FL. We spend some time discussing the significance of relationships in men's discipleship and how that accountability impacts our approach to work and our careers. Dr. Dan...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Send us a text What does it look like for God to forge a man? Contrary to popular belief in our American culture, God is not as interested in our comfort, or the things we think we're entitled to. Cartwright Morris, podcaster and certified coach, helps us understand how to let go of your agenda and allow God to shape your faith through struggle and uncertainty. Cartwright Morris is a podcaster, certified coach, and a thought leader for men wanting to discover and define their life's purpose. He ...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Send us a text The last thing Tyler Moon remembers from his first 10 mile race is greeting his family and kissing his wife around mile 1. At mile 8 he suffered a cardiac arrest, and that was when God took control of Tyler's plan. You will be inspired by how God demonstrated His faithfulness through Tyler's story. Often, as men, we want nothing more than to be in control. Tyler's story is a testimony of the fact that no matter what we plan, God is still sovereign. We fit into His narrative, not t...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Send us a text We sat down with Adam Jones, a former Army Blackhawk Pilot and Company Commander, to talk about what it takes to become a "Kingdom Operative," a man who has command presence, situational awareness, and mission readiness. Adam has dedicated himself to helping you discover the power in your presence and lead your family with contagious confidence. Make sure you have a pen and paper or notepad ready. During this interview you're going to want to pause, reflect, and write some things ...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Send us a text Amid the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade there has been a great deal of tumult. Many are celebrating and many others are very angry. Amid all this there are the individuals, both men and women, who are being reminded of the trauma they experienced as a result of an abortion. How, as men, should we be responding? Our guest today, Greg Hasek MA/MFT, helps us think through not only the consequences of the Roe vs. Wade decision from a big picture perspective, bu...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Send us a text CLC President, Dr. Craig Fry, sits down with Better Man Event Founder, Brian Buckley, and Better Man Event MC, Obie Diaz. They discuss how CLC and the Better Man event are partnering to impact hundreds of thousands of men around the globe. In addition, Craig shares his heart about how to build your own band of brothers by starting a CLC group. CLC is the official discipleship partner of Better Man 365. You can join us in making a difference in the lives of men by leveraging the Be...
Jul 06, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Send us a text Pastor Travis Edgar gave up on getting men to attend the discipleship events at his church. Instead, he left his church to go find the men. Finding them doing things men do, Travis began to build relationships with them on their turf, in places where they spend most of their time. In the process of searching for these men he found much more than he bargained for! In this missional approach, Travis embodies the mission of the Free Methodist Church, which is to make known to all peo...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Send us a text Often, as men, we are blind to what God is up to behind the scenes. We can be so practical and results-oriented that we miss the fact that God is active in ways we can't perceive or measure. Leigh Gerstenberger is always on mission. However, like most men, he doesn't always realize it. "Business-stry" is his word to describe what happens when we, as Christians, engage in our normal business (whatever that might be) and all the while God has had another agenda that we're unaware of...
Jun 22, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Send us a text Most men live day-to-day completely unaware of the masculine instincts at work within them. Understanding these instincts is a key to understanding our own masculine journey, and the purpose God has for us. Pastor and Author, Chase Replogle, discusses his new book, "The 5 Masculine Instincts: A Guide to Becoming a Better Man." We couldn't have timed this interview better with Father's Day coming up this weekend! You'll gain so much perspective from our conversation with Chase and ...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Send us a text Every decision you make, no matter how insignificant, will reap a harvest. What kind of harvest should you expect? Jason Alcott helps us better understand the steps between your purpose and the harvest. We discuss his new book, "The Sowing Principle," and how we as men can live more intentionally in order to reap an eternally significant harvest. Jason Alcott is a writer born and raised just outside of Vancouver, BC. He studied business at Trinity Western University graduating wit...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Send us a text Dominic D. Dutra has dedicated his life to helping others. He has proudly served his community as a two-term member of the Fremont City Council, his church in various volunteer roles, and his alma mater (Santa Clara University) as an adjunct faculty member. As an educator, Dominic works to equip and cultivate excellent, virtuous business leaders, preparing them for the challenge of business in the 21st century. As the former President and CEO of Dutra Realty, Dominic seeks to leve...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Send us a text Patrick is a trained Ear, Nose & Throat surgeon and sleep specialist. He trained at Walter Reed Army Medical center and was on active duty with the US Army for 13 years. He left the Army in 2006 as a Lieutenant Colonel and started his private practice career. Patrick did his undergraduate studies at Houston Baptist University and attended medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He was an Alpha Omega Alpha graduate. Patrick holds nearly thirty US and int...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Send us a text Have you ever been stumped by a hard question about faith? These can be defining moments for people and, as men, we can feel a lot of pressure to have a good answer. Our guest today, Dr. David Martin has been leading men's groups and discipling men for most of his life and he has been confronted with countless hard questions. He shares some great insight and perspective on how we can get more comfortable welcoming those hard questions. In the end, it is more about how you respond ...
May 18, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Send us a text Reverend Dr. Ed Glover shares about the huge difference the Urban Impact Foundation is having in the lives of the fatherless and the widows in inner city Pittsburgh. We also discuss Urban Impact's 10th annual ManUp Conference on June 11. Urban Impact partners with Pittsburgh Steeler's Head Coach, Mike Tomlin, to bring together thousands of men in Pittsburgh to help them maximize their impact in their home, neighborhood, and city. Keynote speakers, local pastors, and sports persona...
May 11, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Send us a text I hope you're ready to be inspired! Richard Buckley, Regional Vice President for Corporate Chaplains of America, sits down with us and shares amazing stories of God's redemptive impact in the marketplace. Whether you own your own business or you are a valued employee, you won't look at the workplace the same again. Richard talks about how Corporate Chaplains of America are coming alongside businesses to care for their employees and promote healthy workplace cultures. SHOW NOTES: C...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Send us a text We spoke to Stuart about his new book, " The Post Covid Church: An Action Plan to Thrive, Not Just Survive. " This was such a relevant conversation, especially as it relates to how we, as men, engage in the church today. You hear some great perspective stemming from Stuart's extensive research, as well as some practical steps to help your church thrive. Stuart Kellogg is a retired TV executive who now focuses on Christian ministries. A graduate of Syracuse University's Newhouse Sc...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Send us a text Fr. Elad Shapira MDIV, MA/CP, Founder of Prodigal SD , talks with us about how to find spiritual direction during times of uncertainty. We discuss how he went from church planting to becoming a Spiritual Director & Coach. We walk through what it looks like to get spiritual direction and Elad gives us some helpful insight into how to put ourselves in a place to hear from God. * Elad is offering a FREE Session for Empowered Manhood listeners. Just mention the title of the podcas...
Apr 13, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Send us a text In case you haven't noticed, there is a shortage of men's resources being produced by Christian publishers today. Or at least that is the perspective of literary agent, Dan Balow. We learn about how the publishers are more incentivized to produce books and resources for women rather than men. Dan helps us see this as an opportunity, especially for men who have a desire to become an author. You'll gain great perspective on the publishing industry and motivation for those of you who...
Apr 06, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Send us a text Most of us, as men, are terrible at making space in our lives for rest. We rush from one thing to another trying to accomplish so much, but often neglecting the most important things. Our guest today, Daniel Sih, talks with us about his new book, Spacemakers: How to Unplug, Unwind, and Think Clearly in the Digital Age . Daniel gives us some very helpful principles and steps to take to find calm in the midst of the storm. Daniel has 15 years experience working in senior leadership ...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Send us a text A lot of pastors think online preaching doesn’t matter that much. They’re focused on getting real people into their real churches — not some cyber-campus in the Metaverse. But here’s what many pastors don’t realize: online sermons are their church’s welcome center. Souls are at stake. The future of your church and your preaching ministry depends on your ability to communicate online. That’s where David wants to help. Today we talk with David Murrow about his brand new project, The...
Mar 23, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Send us a text How's your marriage? Do you feel like you and your wife have a strong marriage or a weak marriage? Do you feel connected to your wife? In this episode Author and Speaker, Oliver Marcelle, gives us a helpful framework to begin to learn about how we, as men, contribute positively or negatively to our marriage. Oliver reveals some secrets from his book that have helped many marriages grow. Oliver and his wife, Denise, are the Co-Founders of Denoli, LLC where they offer coaching, ment...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 28
