Brave Men Podcast with Paul Louis Cole

Steve Weatherford, Super Bowl champion and one of the fittest men in the world. His body was shaped by intense workouts, his character shaped by intense problems. Steve is a 10 year veteran of the NFL and a fifteen year veteran of marriage. Today on BraveMen we talk to a champion, philanthropist, wellness coach, father and Christian brother. Steve uses his influence to help people come to know greatness is in them because greatness made them. In addition to winning a Super Bowl with the Giants, he has worked as a broadcaster, wellness coach and successful business owner. He shares with us today how he uses these avenues to bring men to Christ. In this powerful, life-shaping conversation, we are challenged to become better men, better dads, and better husbands. To learn more about Steve Weatherford, please visit weatherford5.com or text Steve at 949-763-5934 for daily inspiration and motivation. It is a great blessing to have Steve as an ally with Christian Men’s Network and the BraveMen podcast.

Lt. General (R) William Gerald “Jerry” Boykin went after Pablo Escobar, served in the 101st Airborne in Vietnam, was part of launching U.S. Army Delta Force, fought in battles around the world – but the most difficult assignment he’s attempted is bringing back Biblical masculinity into America and the nations. Today on BraveMen we talk to a legend, a Christian statesman and a concerned father. He’s written a new book called Man to Man, laying out God's master plan for men and a man’s crucial role in culture. Restoring manhood as servant-leaders is key to saving the family and building a better world. General Boykin believes if men take up biblical mandates ordained by their Creator—no matter their color, nationality, station, upbringing, or education—a new vision can be cast and executed that will restore a civil and prosperous America and positive leadership in every nation. In a far reaching conversation we deal with a man’s purpose, what is masculinity and what God intended for a man’s mission in life. General Boykin is now executive vice-president of the Family Research Council in Washington D.C.

Nick Caine is a modern-day abolitionist. He is the co-founder, with his wife Chris Caine, of the global anti-trafficking organization A21. With tremendous efficiency A21 is attacking the scourge of human slavery – an evil more prevalent today than at any time in human history. Through education, prevention, restoration and relocation they have saved the lives of thousands of victims. Nick’s wife Chris Caine has preached the gospel in front of millions of people around the world through their Eguip and Empower ministry and acts as the Lead Advocate for A21. Nick manages the large scale operations as the CEO and directs field operations in regions from Ukraine to Thailand and Greece to Cambodia. A21 is one of the largest organizations in the world dedicated solely to abolish slavery. Nick takes us through the gut-wrenching stories and the success stories – but also helps us discover how to handle the day to day pressure of high stress work. How to keep your edge in the midst of chaotic environments. Today on BraveMen you’ll meet a man who is helping to change the world.

Mike Goodwin is a refreshingly funny comedian, speaker, and leader with a master’s in education and a 12-year career in the military. While comedy and military don’t seem to go together Mike has used his gift of humor to become one of the leading comedians in the nation. Humor was his way of dealing with the dysfunction of his childhood and the difficulties of his life. His signature bowtie is a nod to his expectation-defying brand of comedy – and that he’s a clean comedian makes him stand out. Mike speaks up for Christ in church and Christian organizational settings around the world. He’s appeared on Lifetime, BET, Dry Bar Comedy, Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), Daystar, USA, the Word Network and Circle TV and been featured on SiriusXM and nationally syndicated radio shows. Today on BraveMen we’ll discover the strength and healing of laughter and joy.

A powerful day with a remarkable man on Brave Men. Michael Murphy is one of leading coaches in the world for building a healthy team, a healthy church and a healthy life. As the founder and director of Leaderscape he speaks into the lives of thousands of leaders around the world every week. Michael has been a pastor, businessman, coach and author. He lived a wild life until God arrested him at a church service in Sydney, Australia. He became a key part of building one of the fastest growing churches in the world – then became a pastor of Shirelive Church in south Sydney with great success. Michael’s experience and wisdom becomes immediately apparent in our conversation – and his inspiring vigorous love of life in Christ is contagious. This will help you in every area of your life, business and walk with God. Michael also sits on the Ministry Board of the Christian Men’s Network. Today on BraveMen – walking with a leader.

Chris Singleton’s mom was killed by a crazed racist in downtown Charleston in 2015. His mother, Sharonda Coleman Singleton was leading a prayer meeting at the Mother Emmanuel AME church when the gunman killed nine people. It devastated Chris’s life – then what happened next shocked the nation and the world. Chris was in college baseball at the time and rushed to Charleston as he heard the word. With national and global news crews covering the scene – Chris inspired the world with a statement of faith and forgiveness. He said, “Love is stronger than hate” and on thousands news outlets said, “I forgive the man who killed my mom”. Now after a career in professional baseball Chris is an inspirational speaker who has traveled the country passionately speaking to hundreds of thousands of students. Chris has also spread his message through various media outlets and has been featured on ESPN’s E:60, Sports Illustrated magazine, CNN, and USA Today. Today on Brave Men Chris will inspire and motivate us with his personal experiences of adversity and his belief that God can guide you through any storm you will ever pass.

Joseph Warren grew up on Welfare and government cheese. He started his first 7-figure business at age 19 and wasted away his 20's trying to find happiness through money, success and pleasure. Now he’s a leading Christian podcaster, speaker and counselor. What happened? We’ll find out today on BraveMen. His program Broken Catholic is the #1 Podcast on iTunes for Protestants and Catholics. He’s also the founder and Men’s coach at BlowupRocks.com the coaching system that takes men from anger and stress to peace and purpose. We’ll get into all that and his proven Biblical method for taking men from stress to success. Joseph is married with two children and also hosts Your First 100K a leading podcast on entrepreneurship. Paul and Joseph get into his story and how we can all apply the breakthrough principles in our own lives as men of God.

John Kelly is a global Christian strategist. He trains hundreds of pastors and ministry leaders through the movement he convenes, The International Coalition of Apostolic Leaders. As a thought leader in the body of Christ his writings, speaking and ideas help guide the expansion of Christianity around the world. In this series of three conversations John recounts his early days in ministry, talks about the issues of the modern church and presents solutions both corporate and personal for all of us as followers of Christ. John was in professional football, was a martial arts instructor, prison chaplain, pastor, mentor to denominational leaders and all that while maintaining a strong family life and decades long healthy marriage. Dr. Kelly is a man who has moved through the halls of great power and walked the streets of great poverty ... and today is a clear voice of hope, encouragement and vision for every man and leader.

John Kelly is a global Christian strategist. He trains hundreds of pastors and ministry leaders through the movement he convenes, The International Coalition of Apostolic Leaders. As a thought leader in the body of Christ his writings, speaking and ideas help guide the expansion of Christianity around the world. In this series of three conversations John recounts his early days in ministry, talks about the issues of the modern church and presents solutions both corporate and personal for all of us as followers of Christ. John was in professional football, was a martial arts instructor, prison chaplain, pastor, mentor to denominational leaders and all that while maintaining a strong family life and decades long healthy marriage. Dr. Kelly is a man who has moved through the halls of great power and walked the streets of great poverty ... and today is a clear voice of hope, encouragement and vision for every man and leader.

John Kelly is a global Christian strategist. He trains hundreds of pastors and ministry leaders through the movement he convenes, The International Coalition of Apostolic Leaders. As a thought leader in the body of Christ his writings, speaking and ideas help guide the expansion of Christianity around the world. In this series of three conversations John recounts his early days in ministry, talks about the issues of the modern church and presents solutions both corporate and personal for all of us as followers of Christ. John was in professional football, was a martial arts instructor, prison chaplain, pastor, mentor to denominational leaders and all that while maintaining a strong family life and decades long healthy marriage. Dr. Kelly is a man who has moved through the halls of great power and walked the streets of great poverty ... and today is a clear voice of hope, encouragement and vision for every man and leader.