
Brave Men Podcast with Paul Louis Cole
Brave Men exists to inspire men to live a better life. Through conversations andteachings meant to bring about wisdom and courage for the journey, Brave Menhopes to help men build a life filled with purpose and destiny. Your host for thepodcast is Paul Louis Cole, President of Christian Men’s Network - withrepresentation in over 100 nations around the world - and the founder of the GlobalFatherhood Initiative. Paul Cole has a deep passion to defeat fatherlessness, endchild abuse, and raise up strong men who love God, love people, and make animpact in their community. This is our mission. This... is Brave Men.
Visit https://cmn.men for more information.
Latest episodes

Jul 26, 2022 • 44min
BraveMen S4E135: JESUS and Life with Venshard Dobbins
Pastor Venshard Dobbins talking about Jesus being the center of his life and how we can live a faithful life. Venshard Dobbins is a wordsmith, he knows how to simplify the word in ways that brings practical application and understanding to the listener to better their lives. Venshard is an Associate Pastor at the Potter’s House of Dallas in Dallas, Texas. To get in touch with us here at Christian Men’s Network, send emails to office@christianmensnetwork.com

Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 3min
BraveMen S4E134: JESUS and Fatherhood with Pierre du Plessis
Pastor Pierre du Plessis brings us into a clear vision of how Jesus lived - he only did what he saw the Father do. Then he shares how we as fathers must raise up the next generation.
Pierre du Plessis is a creator he knows how to articulate the word in a way that paints pictures for us – imprinting the listener with an indelible memory. Pierre pastors Father’s House in Rochester, New York. To get in touch with us here at Christian Men’s Network, send emails to office@christianmensnetwork.com

Jul 19, 2022 • 54min
BraveMen S4E133: JESUS, the Unexpected One with Javon Ruff
Pastor Javon Ruff talking about Jesus showing up in unexpected places and in unexpected ways.
Javon is a master communicator; he knows how to connect with his audience leaving them inspired desiring to apply the practical steps he shares. Javon Ruff is Campus Pastor of Free Chapel in Spartanburg, South Carolina. To get in touch with us here at Christian Men’s Network, send emails to office@christianmensnetwork.com

Jul 14, 2022 • 49min
BraveMen S4E132: JESUS in Reality with Brandon Cole
Pastor Brandon Cole about Easter season - and the season leading up to Easter. The authentic Jesus in reality and truth.
Brandon Cole is considered a brilliant navigator of the gospel and master storyteller of the truths of God’s kingdom. Brandon pastors C3 Church in Fort Worth, Texas. To get in touch with us here at Christian Men’s Network, send emails to office@christianmensnetwork.com

Jul 12, 2022 • 48min
BraveMen S4E131: JESUS, the Revelation with Robert Barriger
Dr. Robert Barriger the book of “Revelation”. A brilliant dive into one of the most often misunderstood books in the Bible. This will raise up your desire to know more – it’s all about Jesus.
Robert Barriger pastors Camino de Vida in Lima, Peru. He is a man of grit and tenacity – reaching people across Latin America for Christ. To get in touch with us here at Christian Men’s Network, send emails to office@christianmensnetwork.com

Jul 7, 2022 • 40min
BraveMen S4E130: JESUS with Mark Chironna
Jesus and his mission ... a brilliant conversation with noted author, semiotician, pastor Bishop Mark Chironna. Mark is a man of the word, known for his ability to bring a new perspective to every conversation – and this one will expand your world. Mark pastors Church on the Living Edge in Orlando, Florida. To get in touch with us here at Christian Men’s Network, send emails to office@christianmensnetwork.com

Jul 5, 2022 • 34min
BraveMen S4E129: Sam Rohrer - Truth in Politics & Pulpit
Sam Rohrer is the founder of American Pastors Network and Stand in the Gap radio.
Sam has a mission to see authentic biblical truth reestablished in American life, in
politics and in the pulpits. Sam served as a state representative in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania for eighteen years. During his time in office his focus was to apply biblical
principles in all areas of legislation.
Today on BraveMen we will learn the importance of boldly preaching Biblical truth and
what happens if we don’t? When we choose to stand for truth, we see our whole lives
changed. Our prayer is that our friends will be inspired to bold faith – and to action!
For all your tools to mentor and disciple men go to CMN.men. Follow Paul Cole at
@paullouiscole ... To learn more about Sam Rohrer please visit
americanpastornetwork.net or visit standinthegapmedia.org

Jun 28, 2022 • 42min
BraveMen S4E128: Jeff Zaugg - Take the Risk, Get It Done!
Jeff Zaugg is a great friend and founder of the mega-podcast Dad Awesome! He was
inspired to build a large podcast and ministry by his dad who took major risks
throughout his life - demonstrating what it is to be an Awesome Dad. Today on
BraveMen with Paul and Jeff you will learn how to overcome being risk averse and why
it is worth taking the risk now!
Jeff says, “If we don’t take a risk and try something, we won’t have much to write down
on our poster board.” And won’t be much to remember you for. Don’t be that man! Be
the guy that got out and did something. Jeff is a dad, husband, author, bicyclist and
minster. He is an ally to Christian Men’s Network and our Brave Men Podcast. He
previously shared with us on Season 3, how fatherhood is a God thing. Check that one
out also!
For all your tools to mentor and disciple men go to CMN.men . Follow Paul Cole at
@paullouiscole. To stay in touch with Jeff follow him @jeffzaugg @dadawesome or
checkout the website dadawesome.org. The world is a better place because of
committed men like Jeff Zaugg.

Jun 21, 2022 • 1h 34min
BraveMen S4E127: Michael Phillips: Wrong Lane, Right Turn
Today on BraveMen the unforgettable true story of one man’s escape from the school-to-prison pipeline, how he reinvented himself as a pastor and education reform advocate, and what his journey can teach us about turning the collateral damage in the lives of our youth into hope.
“A heart-wrenching and triumphant story that will change lives.”—Bishop T. D. Jakes
Today on Brave Men you’ll meet our friend Michael Phillips. His powerful story
encourages all of us that have journeyed down the wrong path to know that isn’t the end of the story! His story is also the basis of the best-selling book “Wrong Lanes Have Right Turns.”
Michael Phillips is a pastor, author, and businessman. He is the founder of Life Prep and currently serves as the chief engagement and fulfillment officer for the T.D. Jakes Foundation. Follow Michael Phillips @mikephillipsofficial. And for all your discipleship tools find us at CMN.men – the producer of the BraveMen podcast.

Jun 14, 2022 • 53min
Brave Men S4E126: Mike Rosas - Sports, Chaos and Unity
Mike Rosas is Chaplain for the NBA Houston Rockets; he also is a national speaker and life coach. His goal is to help people max out their purpose. He hopes by helping people find and max out their God-given purpose it will cause a little bit of chaos in the kingdom of darkness.
Mike is a pastor who has been on the forefront of rescuing orphans in Latin America. Last year his ministry provided over two hundred thousand fifteen meals for poor children in South America. He also has a non-profit Love Bought International to care for orphans in Columbia. Their first major facility houses over forty orphan girls in Soacha, Columbia.
Mike lives by the statement, “Love paid a price that made us all valuable, but equal so we deserve a chance.” He believes that “the secret of unity is that two is not just the addition of one, but the multiplication of possibilities.” Get ready to be encouraged and gain insight into how you can see change in your family, team, organization, and life. To stay updated with Mike Rosas, please follow him @mikerosas.us or visit his website at mikerosas.org .
BraveMen is a production of the Christian Men’s Network. A global ministry helping churches disciple men. For mentoring tools and more info: CMN.men