Brave Men Podcast with Paul Louis Cole

How do you get your hope back when life is filled with chaos? Today a powerful word with Ps. Jamaal Bernard, a leading voice in American faith. He is a pastor, author, dad and cultural thought leader based in Brooklyn, NY. Today on BraveMen we talk to Jamaal about the fight for your heart - how to find the battle rhythm of hope. We deal with grief and trust and the residual effects of the pandemic. Jamaal will be a keynote speaker at the CMN global summit on manhood, "Lions Roar" in Dallas, Nov 3 - 5. He is well known across the nation as a pastor at the New York based Christian Cultural Center founded by his father Dr. A.R. Bernard. The influence of this ministry is felt around the world. Pastor Jamaal manages over 700 people who work as volunteer staff in multiple ministries both in the church and across the community. His messages on faith and brotherhood are heard by thousands every week. He is the author of “Unapologetic” a critical tool for the advancement of the Gospel as it equips readers with practical answers to the tough issues of faith in culture. He and his wife Rita have five children and work together lifting up Jesus and helping thousands of people across the most significant city in the world.

Abraham was depressed, he feared that all was lost, that he wouldn’t fulfill his destiny because he didn’t yet have a son. He had a promise from God - but couldn’t see how it would happen. Abraham would later be called the ‘Father of Faith’, but at this moment he was the victim of fear. Then God told him, “Look up, see the stars, your descendants will be more numerous than all of them. Take heart. I will fulfill my promise to you!” (paraphrase) In this powerful podcast Brandon Cole walks us through the often difficult journey of believing and trusting and keeping faith. When we can’t see a way out, when it all looks bleak - how do we fight for our destiny? How do we live a triumphant life in the face of great adversity? This is a transformative podcast that you will want to star, and share. Brandon Cole is a brilliant communicator and the lead pastor of C3 Fort Worth. A diverse and active church in the Historic Southside of Fort Worth, Texas. He is also the son of Brave Men host Paul Cole and the grandson of Dr. Ed Cole.

Guilt can be a burden, but shame can be devastating. Guilt can mess with your mind, but shame will mess with your soul. What’s the difference? How do we defeat shame? What’s the answer and what’s the process? Paul Cole takes us into a personal discovery of life after shame. Diving into the story of Peter in John 21 we find the answer. It’s simple, but it’s a complex situation. Peter has followed Jesus with all of his heart, but he’s made the ultimate mistake – he denied Christ. At the most critical time in the life of Jesus, Peter turned his back. Now we find Peter dealing with gut-wrenching shame and coming face to face with Jesus in the most unusual way. It’s a tremendous story – and it will bring tremendous freedom. This is one to share with friends.

Neil Kennedy is an author, speaker, and founder of FivestarMan ministries. He's authored numerous books including: FivestarMan: The Five Passions of Authentic Manhood, God's Currency: The Entrepreneurial Drive, Speaking the Father's Blessing. Today on Brave Men Neil takes us on the journey of authentic manhood. What are the five key ingredients to a fulfilled life. How do we navigate a life that is adventurous, significant and generous to others. How do we build a life that is resilient and powered by faith? Neil is a mature leader with the answers we all need to hear. Brave Men is a production of the Christian Men’s Network (CMN.men). For more information on CMN or our guests please write us at Paul@CMN.men You can follow Paul on social media @paullouiscole.

August 2021 thousands of American and American allies are left behind in Afghanistan. Dozens of brave private citizens jump in to rescue those left behind. But, they couldn’t get them all out. Right now - some brave men and women are still in the battle. The Taliban gathered assassination teams and by going through thousands of personnel files that were left fully intact - they are hunting and killing our allies. Torturing children to find out where Dad is hiding … This is an emergency podcast … our contact “Dan” is still working on the ground to get almost 1,000 more allies and families to safety. This is his story. This is the story of brave men and women who wouldn’t give up on our friends. You can help them financially by entering the Tesla Plaid raffle at: FreedomRaffle.org Or here’s the organization direct at: speroworldwide.org Please pass this on. Never quit on a friend.

John Crossman is a bridge builder. As a nationally noted real estate professional he has developed a solid reputation as a highly ethical and entirely professional dealmaker. But what sets John apart is the major endowments he has made into Historic Black Colleges and Universities. Building bridges for young men and women to find their destiny. Like his father before him John and his family have led the way in creating paths for successful careers for young professionals coming out of HBCU. They have endowed the first ever real estate scholarships at FAMU, Bethune-Cookman University and Jackson State University. These are all significant steps that help to address systemic cultural issues by promoting the real estate industry to thousands of students across the Southeast and the nation. John is motivated to find solutions for tough problems and bring a righteous stance into the marketplace. Brave Men is a production of the Christian Men’s Network (CMN.men). For more information on CMN or our guests please go to CMN.Men. Follow Paul at @paullouiscole .

Clinical psychologist Dr. Cameron Staley in his widely viewed TEDx Talk, said “... it’s time to change the narrative around the sexual addiction story”. Today in a wide ranging conversation with Paul Cole, Cameron shares details from his extensive research and counseling experience regarding helpful ways to talk about sexuality. Today on Brave Men we discuss practical ways to overcome sexual temptation, what triggers most unwanted porn viewership and the new powerful tools of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). Cameron Staley is an engaging speaker with remarkable truths about our God designed masculinity. BraveMen is a production of the Christian Men’s Network. A ministry to men active in over 100 nations. For more information please go to CMN.Men. Follow Paul Cole at @paullouiscole . To find out more about Dr. Cameron Staley please go to lifeafterpornography.com and cameronstaleyphd.wordpress.com/

Rawd B Jones is an entrepreneur, positivity coach, key influencer and irrepressible encourager. Rawd directs an outreach that helps pastors rescue their hearts and dreams – Replenish. For decades Rawd has spoken into the lives of hurting people helping them find hope in Jesus Christ. Today on BraveMen we find out what it takes to rescue our soul – our dreams and deepest desires. What does ‘soul-care’ mean? How do we make this journey in which we overcome the desperate times with the dependable faith of our Lord? This is a podcast you must pass on to someone you know needs it ... and listen to it more than once. Rawd is a graduate of Vanguard University with a B.A. in Bible and an M.A. in Biblical Literature from AGTS Seminary. Rawd has been in ministry since 1985 serving in a wide range of churches and ministries. Rawd’s wife Jeanne is a business executive and they have two children: Sophia and Sage.

Pastor Anthony Fleming talking about Jesus and being proactive with what you can control and not being reactive with what you can’t control. Anthony Fleming is a man of tenacity and action. He pastors a vibrant church called Church Alive in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. To get in touch with us here at Christian Men’s Network, send emails to office@christianmensnetwork.com

Will Ford talking about Jesus, prayer, a soup kettle pot, and Critical Grace Theory. Will Ford is the founder of 818 the sign, he is known for his ability to help people restore and find direction through tough times. Will served as the Director of the Marketplace Leadership Major at Christ for The Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. He also is the co-founder of Dream Stream Company. To get in touch with us here at Christian Men’s Network, send emails to office@christianmensnetwork.com