Brave Men Podcast with Paul Louis Cole

When the hum of an engine syncs with the whispers of faith, life takes a turn toward the extraordinary—this is the story Barry Meguiar and I share in our latest conversation. As I sit with Barry, a car enthusiast with a heart ignited for Jesus, we journey through the lanes of his family's historic car care legacy and how it parallels the spiritual wisdom gained from a life attuned to God's guidance. Personal tales of perseverance and answered prayers serve as signposts, reminding us that unwavering faith can steer us through life's sharp turns and into paths lit with divine purpose. Barry is the President of Meguiar’s, a 100-year-old family business that manufactures the leading Meguiar's brand of car care products for cleaning and protecting automotive surfaces. He has been one of the most visible “car guys” in the world as the two-decade host of the award-winning TV show “Car Crazy”. The episode takes a reflective turn as I share about my wife and me and our own moments of rediscovering joy within our walk of faith. A profound shift in perspective transformed our sense of duty into a powerful life of passion. This enriched our marriage and deepened our understanding of true ministry. It is a strong reminder that sharing our faith shines a beacon of hope in even the darkest corridors, lighting up our walk with Jesus.  Our high-octane discussion culminates with an invitation to embrace the nudges of the Holy Spirit, to defeat fear with faith, and to discover the unshakeable joy that comes from living freely in God's favor. With passionate stories we explore how our smallest gestures can have the largest impact, shaping lives and legacies. Whether you're a gearhead, a seeker, or just someone curious about the intersection of passion and faith, this episode offers a roadmap to igniting a life of purpose, fulfillment, and joy. Brave Men is a production of the Christian Men’s Network. The host, Paul Louis Cole, is president of this diverse multi-national movement, which may be found at https://CMN.men      (0:00:00) - The Power of Following the Nudge (0:05:06) - Barry Meguiar  (0:17:15) - Finding Joy in Full-Time Ministry (0:30:51) - Ignite Your Life (0:44:55) - Follow the Nudge, Live Freely (0:51:19) - Defeating Fear and Finding Joy  

Mike was 21 and suddenly the single dad of Courtney, his 2 year old little girl. Now what do you do? And what will the future hold? The journey from that painful and difficult time to pastoring one of the most vibrant churches in America is a powerful, uplifting and dynamic story. From meeting Jesus to meeting his wife Lisa it is a compelling testimony of the beauty of God’s grace. Join Paul Louis Cole and Mike Kai for a captivating Bravemen Podcast.   Originally from Honoka'a on the Big Island of Hawai'i, Mike’s personal testimony of finding Jesus during a crucial stage of his life sparked his calling to serve God, the people of Hawai'i and the world. Today with his wife Lisa they pastor Inspire Church, a multi-campus community of faith in Hawaii. Mike leads the annual Kingdom Man Conference, and the Equip and Inspire Conference, which has attendees from across the Hawaiian Islands, US Mainland, and Internationally.   Mike and Lisa reside on Oahu and are the proud parents of three daughters and two grandchildren. Mike is the author of The Pound for Pound Principle, That Doesn’t Just Happen and other great titles. Lisa is the author of Perfectly You.   BraveMen is a production of the Christian Men’s Network. You can find Paul Cole’s bio on that site and resources for discipling men at CMN.men

Paul Cole and thought leader Rawd Jones get into the middle the controversy on the future of Christianity in America. Is it even a Christian nation – was it ever? What’s our responsibility to that as men?   Rawd brings decades of national leadership into a fascinating discussion and surprising conclusions. His Rplenish ministry helps pastors stay spiritually and emotionally healthy - building servant-leaders who are focused and successful.   BraveMen is produced by the Christian Men’s Network, one of the premiere content creators of discipleship tools for men. CMN builds strong men to produce strong families and strong churches. Those resources in over 30 languages are available at CMN.men Paul Louis Cole is the President of CMN.

Vietnam. Just that name brings back memories and pain for many. For others the compelling story of an emerging global economy. For a remarkable group of people it is about the compassion to help so many who are the human toll of a century of conflict. And in the midst of this mix and against many obstacles is an emerging church. Brimming with hope and living in faith that tomorrow will be a better day. That Jesus changes everything. Along with our partner Giving It Back To Kids and traveling with good friend Ps. Joe Onasai we conducted a powerful series of events in Vietnam recently. It was awesome. In a conversation with my son Bryce we recount the stories. BraveMen podcast is a production of the Christian Men’s Network. CMN.men

My friend Chris Harper takes us on a journey of joy, fatherhood, realness and biblical masculinity in this enjoyable and motivating episode of BraveMen. Chris is the Chief Storyteller at Better Man ministries, an ally with Christian Men’s Network and a powerful voice for Biblical masculinity across the nations. Chris is an engaging witness of the power of God and illustrates it by recounting how he went from being a law student to the pastor of a local church. It’s a crazy story – and that’s Chris. He has an earned doctorate from Southwest Seminary and travels and writes extensively. The ministry he leads came out of the “Men’s Fraternity” outreach of Pastor Robert Lewis and “33 the Series”. Harper believes the world needs some bold men for Jesus. And that’s what you’ll get today – you’ll be fired up after listening to Paul and Chris. Chris is married with four children, loves Nashville hot chicken, sports of all kinds and 90’s hip-hop. He believes hospitality is the new evangelism and that art, music, community and commerce are the most powerful mediums for gospel witness. BraveMen is produced by the Christian Men’s Network and supported by friends and brothers across the nations. For resources and discipleship tools – CMN.men

He was a teenage Army private who became a national business owner - from a scuffling childhood to building a powerful ministry to families. This man knows better than most the ups and downs of life … and what it takes to overcome the obstacles. Today on BraveMen the inspirational story of Michael Rasa. Having grown up in a difficult family environment, Michael was forced to quit school at the age of fourteen to go to work. At ‘almost eighteen’ he joined the Army and became a model soldier. Three years later he was honorably discharged and began his business career. In 1994 he and his wife Debbie founded Rasa Floors and it has become a market leader in the flooring industry with eleven Service Centers serving Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Michael and Debbie both enjoy contributing to and leading their company, as well as flying their airplanes together often. They are happily married and have three grown daughters, three sons-in-law and six grandchildren. This story will fire you up! For more info and tools for mentoring men; CMN.men

What does legacy look like? How do we put it into motion? Here’s a three-generation pattern that will inspire and teach us. Bishop Dale C. Bronner is son of one of Atlanta’s leading entrepreneur’s Dr. Nathaniel H. Bronner, Sr. He is the founder/senior pastor of one of America’s most significant churches, Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral in Atlanta, Georgia. His son Dale C. Bronner, II is the Executive Pastor.   In a far-ranging conversation they unpack the answers and bring clarity to how to build a legacy that spans the generations. Dale II is a Yale graduate and noted worship leader. Bishop Bronner is a well-known author, conference speaker, counselor to government and religious leaders. He’s also been an actor in many of the movies of his friend Tyler Perry. His father’s company is still family owned and now led by the sons, Bronner Brothers is an international company of personal care products, travel agencies, magazines, health food supplements and more.   Recorded at the annual Lions Roar summit on biblical masculinity conducted by the Christian Men’s Network. More details on that yearly summit can be found at CMNsummit.com Bishop Bronner serves as the Chairman of the Christian Men’s Network Ministry Board.

We’re in trouble … but this man believes there is hope. Ron Luce has been working to reach the world’s youth for Jesus Christ for over thirty years. He has worked with more than 100,000 churches hosting hundreds of arena and stadium events for millions of youth in North America and dozens of nations.   His landmark book eighteen years ago ‘BattleCry For A Generation’ sounded the alarm for Christian leaders around the world. And it’s only become more desperate. But in this conversation on BraveMen Ron talks about solutions and real answers. Answers that he is seeing that are working right now. Churches that are seeing extraordinary growth in spite of the earthquake of change pummeling the planet.   Ron has written 34 books for parents and youth and has a Doctorate in Strategic Foresight. His new material he is writing with his wife Katie for parents, leaders and youth can be found at GenerationNext.me 

Money for Church Growth   Dr. Paul Endrei is an author, entrepreneur, church planter and financial strategist. After decades of pastoring Paul has moved into one of the most volatile segments of building strong churches – finances. Specifically financing church buildings.   In this special edition of BraveMen podcast we dive deep into the matrix of what it takes to grow a church and finance the buildings. Paul Endrei was unable to get a loan for a very healthy and large church building project. So he made the daring move. He built his own company that makes financing happen. American Church Loans. Their mission is to help busy pastors and church leaders obtain provision for their God-given vision and Kingdom expansion!   Paul and his wife Patti also have a powerful marriage ministry called ‘Glue’. With the bestselling book Glue: Sticking Power for a Life-Long Marriage, Paul and Patti have impacted tens of thousands of marriages ministering at hundreds of churches and conferences.   Today on BraveMen host Paul Cole asks Dr. Endrei to unravel the complexities of financing a church building project. CMN is committed to helping pastors grow strong men, strong families and strong churches. Our prayer is that today’s podcast will bring answers to your needs.

Chris McRae was shot and rapidly dying. A hunting accident left Chris mortally wounded on the ground and they couldn’t get him up into a truck … he told his friends, “Just let me die right here.” His buddy leaned down and said, “Chris, if you’re going to live, you’re gonna have to get yourself up.”   This is the story of how he got up … and lived to share it. A compelling yet sometimes humorous look at a man’s life and what it takes to truly live in Jesus Christ. An overcoming story of the pastor of Sojourn Church and author of Shot In The Dark.   An inspirational interview and encouraging word on the Christian life from a man who faced the end of his life and what that means to him today. Chris is committed to discipling dads, men, sons – raising up men who passionately follow Jesus and serve their family, community and friends. BraveMen is a missional series sponsored by the Christian Men’s Network. A global outreach that produces resources for discipling men in over 40 languages. You can find them at CMN.men