Brave Men Podcast with Paul Louis Cole

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

Rob Carman is a leadership specialist. He travels the globe teaching servant-leadership to groups and denominations. After building a massive church in Albuquerque, New Mexico he stumbled into a deep well of depression. In the midst of achieving his dreams he had worked so hard for – he ended up in the hospital with clinical depression. This is the fascinating story of a journey from nothing to success to burnout to peace to great influence. If you want to lead well – this is the episode you must hear. Email me @ Paul@cmn.men // https://cmn.men for more information

John Eldredge is internationally known from his classic book, Wild at Heart. With millions of readers around the world, John has become a leading voice for those who are wondering about Jesus and for those desiring to follow Jesus Christ with a passion. He and his family are fully engaged in the Ransomed Heart Ministry and create content for men and for women. They hold retreats on a regular basis. A trained counselor and former staff at Focus on the Family, John is uniquely qualified to speak into the hearts of men. Today John shares how to get past the obstacles deep in our hearts – how to challenge ourselves to live a more meaningful life – and gets personally vulnerable as he shares how he has navigated the grief from the death of two of his best friends. Email me! Paul@cmn.men // https://cmn.men

Jim Ramos is the director and founder of Men in the Arena. He is a noted speaker and podcaster and has become a leading voice in the men’s movement with a strong emphasis on the mentoring of men. He is the author of nine books including the ever popular Field Guide – A Bathroom Book for Men. Jim speaks into the darkness of a man’s heart – and how to become clean and live in freedom from shame and guilt. Email me! paul@cmn.men // https://CMN.men