Brave Men Podcast with Paul Louis Cole

A raging porn addiction almost destroyed James and Teri’s marriage. It did end his career and growing popularity as a pastor. From the heights of a burgeoning global ministry to the depths of shame and degradation James Craft is a powerful living testimony to the grace of God, the love of a praying wife … and the professional help of a mentor. In the middle of a global ministry James’s porn habit and immoral lifestyle was shockingly revealed. James says, “God knew that full exposure was the only way for me to become free, and for my family to experience his complete healing power.” Today James and Teri help other couples and families locked in the pain of betrayal with a powerful ministry called Life Unplugged.

Blaine Bartel’s story sounds like a fictional movie. It is the most amazing and provocative story of a man’s rise to fame as a star in the evangelical world and, then tragically, a deadly, crashing descent into the secret sexual underworld of America and total ruin of his life, his family and his future. Then … somehow, it started coming back. Many said, “Impossible.” But, here’s the real story. If you’ve ever wanted to find out what a true redemption story contains – this is it. The rise, the fall and the resurrection of Blaine’s life saw him become one of the most powerful ministers in America, fall into the depths of despair and dishonesty – then come back to Jesus in a riveting manner. Now remarried and living a healthy life, Blaine is one of the leading ministers in the world helping men get set free from sexual bondage.

Louis Zamperini was an honored American World War ll hero. His story of faith, forgiveness and surviving the tortures of a Japanese prison became the basis for the bestselling book and movie, “Unbroken”. Luke Zamperini is his son and heads up the Louis Zamperini Foundation which takes the amazing story of his dad to schools and young people across the nation. Louis Zamperini was a 1936 Berlin Olympic runner that volunteered to fly planes in the war. He was shot down off the Marshall Islands and drifted at sea for 47 days. Captured by the Japanese he was tortured and beaten relentlessly. Surviving this and then forgiving his captors as he became a follower of Christ is one of the most inspiring stories of our generation. On Brave Men Luke talks about his dad – and the hope the story inspires in the hearts of men.

Samuel Rodriguez Jr. is the pastor of New Season LA in Downey California. He is a pastor, movie producer, author and human rights activist. He is the president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference which connects over 40,000 Hispanic churches and organizations. Dr. Rodriguez is one of America’s most significant Christian leaders, speaking often on national news programs, in numerous magazines and producing dozens of media programs for national distribution. On Brave Men Sammy speaks with a passion about discipling men and raising up a new generation of strong Biblically masculine men.

Dr. Jim Garlow is the Founder and CEO of Well Versed, Inc. He is an author, communicator, commentator, historian, cultural observer and has served most of his adult life as a pastor. Garlow has written 19 books, most recently Well Versed: Biblical Answers to Today’s Tough Issues and This Precarious Moment: Six Urgent Steps That Will Save You, Your Family And Our Country. For over two decades Jim pastored the nationally significant Skyline Church in San Diego with his wife Carol who left for heaven in 2013. Today he and his wife Rosemary Schindler Garlow have a powerful ministry speaking to leaders in Israel and across the nations. Jim is also on the CMN Ministry Board and was Ed Cole’s pastor. Garlow is heard daily on over 800 radio outlets nationwide in his one-minute commentary called “The Garlow Perspective,” and has appeared on numerous national TV shows on NBC, ABC, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, CNBC and Comedy Central. This tremendous conversation on Brave Men covers a broad range of topics with the center being a Christian man’s responsibilities in the world we live in today.

David Barton is the Founder of WallBuilders, a national pro- family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage. A national news organization has described him as “America’s historian,” and Time Magazine called him “a hero to millions – including some powerful politicians.” In fact, Newsmax named him as one of America’s top 100 most influential evangelicals, and Time Magazine named him as one of America’s 25. David is the author of numerous best-selling books, with the subjects being drawn largely from his massive library of tens of thousands of original writings from the Founding Era. His books and writings have been used in Supreme Court cases and have influenced hundreds of American leaders. On Brave Men David helps us find our place in the narrative of freedom in every nation in the world. This is a thought provoking and candid conversation with a world-changer.

Chris Broussard helps shape the narrative of the world we live in. He is a sports analyst and commentator for Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports Radio. He is best known for his coverage of the NBA and his nationally syndicated program “The Odd Couple” with Rob Parker. Previously, he worked for The New York Times, ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com, Chris is a man with great wisdom that has come by years of experience, compassion that comes from the real grit of life, passion from being a committed and true disciple of Jesus Christ. He is the founder of the men’s movement, K.I.N.G. – Knowledge, Inspiration and Nurture through God. He is a man of character, with the deeply honest life texture that comes from the sweat, pain, triumph, tears, work of building a spiritually tuned-in personal faith in God. This is a remarkable conversation with a true culture shaper.

Demario Davis is one of the leading players in the National Football League. He’s a ferocious hitting All-pro linebacker for the New Orleans Saints. Demario is also hitting fatherlessness and urban issues in our culture with the same ferocity. He is the founder of Devoted Dreamers Foundation that inspires young men to live the life God intended for them. Davis grew up in one of the poorest regions of Mississippi but he had a dream … play in the NFL. With tenacious hard work that dream came to pass. Today as a father and community leader Demario has a passion for young men to meet Jesus and to fulfill their destiny. This is a fascinating conversation with a remarkable man.

Matt Hammitt is a singer, songwriter and author. While lead singer for the highly successful band Santus Real, Matt wrote a song about how men need to lead their family. It was called "Lead Me" and became a huge hit. The problem was, he wasn't living it in his marriage. After years of struggling through singing the song in concerts but not living it at home he came to a massive crossroads. That story is a powerful one of pain, courage and redemption. And then, in middle of this fight, his son Bowen was born with a rare heart defect. What happens next is truly inspirational. Today on Brave Men, Matt Hammitt speaks of the courage to fight for your heart, for your son's life, for your family and your marriage. An open and honest reveal of a man in conflict and the power of Christ to resolve it. More information: https://CMN.men or email us at paul@cmn.men

Paul interviews Season Two co-host Brian Boyd on the ups and downs of business and life. A few years ago, at the same time that Brian was selling a thriving business in New York and transitioning into his next project, his wife Fran is diagnosed with cancer. It was a shock. Now in his late 40's Brian has to navigate being a care-giver, building a new business, and pivoting his mindset to a new way of life - it took courage. Here's the authentic, unvarnished, and encouraging story of reframing life in the middle of storms from a master-story teller. Email me: paul@cmn.men // https://cmn.men