Brave Men Podcast with Paul Louis Cole

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

Chad Hennings is a three-time Super-Bowl champion and on BraveMen today he helps us navigate the game of manhood. Chad is an All-American football player, Outland Trophy winner, Air Force Academy graduate and the author of It Takes Commitment, Rules of Engagement, and Forces of Character. Chad is also a businessman and dad whose philanthropic community efforts have put him at the forefront of helping people across North Texas and the nation. Chad is the founder of a ministry to men called Wingmen and brings a unique perspective of teamwork and brotherhood to BraveMen. Email me! Paul@cmn.men More info: https://CMN.men

Ron Kardashian had to overcome difficult health issues as a young man and in doing that became one of the leading fitness coaches and speakers on health in the world. He’s a celebrated author and life coach who helps people build a new self-image as an overcomer and champion. He’s not close to the other Kardashians but they’re from the same old country family. Ron heads up an organization that fights obesity and leads people into emotional and spiritual health. This BraveMen conversation will motivate you toward living stronger in every part of your life. Email me: Paul@CMN.men More info: https://AchieveLab.org - https://CMN.men

John Tesh has a tattoo on his left arm. Today – we find out what it says. John was one of the most successful television personalities in the nation when he walked away to follow his love of music. Now he’s considered one of the premier composers and music artists in the world. In fact, John wrote the theme to many of the sports themes we’ve all heard including the theme for the NBA on NBC, “Roundball Rock” considered one of the greatest sports themes of all time. John went from being homeless in his early twenties into an unprecedented season that saw him become one of the leading newscasters in New York, cohost of the Olympics, Tour de France, Wimbledon, The U.S. Open and much more. After leaving that and becoming a world-class musician, five years ago John ran into the brick wall of cancer … and when the doctors told him and his wife Connie Sellecca that he should ‘get his affairs in order’ they had to make a huge choice. Here’s the inside story from an international star and man who is following Jesus with all his heart. Email me: Paul@CMN.men More info: https://AchieveLab.org or https://CMN.Men

A revelational conversation with the renowned Dr. Gary Chapman who wrote the international best-selling book, The 5 Love Languages®: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. Millions of readers credit this continual #1 New York Times bestseller with saving their marriages by showing them simple and practical ways to communicate their love to their partner. Today Gary speaks as a father to fathers and young men. How do we help young men choose to live as a champion. Gary has been married to his wife Karolyn for over 40 years, so maybe it works! Since the success of his first book, he has written dozens of relational books expanding his 5 Love Languages® series to specifically reach out to teens, singles, men, and children. Dr. Chapman hosts a nationally syndicated radio program and he has also served in a local church for over 40 years as a senior associate pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This man is the real deal. Email me: Paul@CMN.Men Free resources: https://CMN.Men

Robert Barriger is a stalwart man. I've never met a man who has been through more crises than him. He has been shot at by terrorists, tied up by bandits, survived the dangers of the upper Amazon, and with his wife, Karyn has built one of the most significant churches in all of Latin America. From his home in Lima, Peru Robert takes us on a journey of surviving crisis after crisis - and how to navigate that with hope, faith, and tenacity. Dr. Barriger has a deep theological background but communicates in a way that all of us can connect with. Here's an adventurer of faith that imparts to us the journey and spirit of the overcomer! Email me: Paul@CMN.men Free resources: https://AchiveLab.org