Brave Men Podcast with Paul Louis Cole

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

Stephen Mansfield is a NY Times best-selling author, a renowned speaker and an executive coach to leaders in business and politics. His best selling book, “Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men” is a modern classic. But, all of this came out of the crucible of horrendous personal devastation. Stephen gets vulnerable and real in a strong conversation about manhood, faith and identity. You can see Stephen’s messages from the CMN Global Summit on https://AchieveLab.org.

The corona crisis and stay in place orders have exposed a tragic and sinister underside to the hearts of men. For millions of women and children around the world, the stay-in-place declarations have become a stay-in-hell declaration. Domestic violence has surged across America and around the world. Paul strongly explores the answers in this special edition of Brave Men. Men are in need of a spiritual triage. Here are five practical and powerful steps to emotional and spiritual health. Contact us: Paul@CMN.men // https://CMN.men