The Valiant Forge Podcast
The Valiant Forge is a podcast for Christian men who want to leave a legacy that lasts. Hosted by Mark Osborne — a husband, father, and grandfather — each episode is a call to rise, not just for ourselves, but for the generations coming after us. Through raw conversations about faith, fatherhood, failure, and forgiveness, Mark invites men to step into their role as spiritual leaders and legacy builders. Whether you’re in the trenches of parenting or walking as a grandfather and guide, this show is a forge — where scars become wisdom, and men are strengthened for God’s Kingdom.
Recent Episodes
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Oct. 16, 2026
When Life Falls Apart, How Do You Keep Your Faith? with Michael Wright
How do you keep trusting God when life gives you reasons to question everything? Michael Wright joins Mark Osborne for an honest conversation about grief, addiction, spiritual growth, and becoming a better husband and father. Michael shares the loss of his daughter to a heroin overdose, a house fire shortly after his ordination, and a near-fatal accident he believes he should never have survived. He also opens up about twenty years of alcoholism and the moment he finally admitted, “I need to b
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Oct. 14, 2026
Behind the Spotlight: Finding Faith and Purpose | Albert Bramante
How do you stay grounded in faith while pursuing a demanding career? Talent agent and author Dr. Albert Bramante joins Mark Osborne for a conversation about faith, the struggles behind public success, and finding purpose through serving others. Albert shares his experiences of childhood illness, isolation, depression, and surviving suicide attempts, along with the unexpected path that brought him into the entertainment industry. Together, they discuss prayer, shame, forgiveness, gratitude, com
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Oct. 9, 2026
“I Thought I Was God” — Living With Bipolar Disorder & Finding Faith
At one point, Chris LaFreniere lost touch with reality and believed he was God. Today, he’s a husband, a father, a Christian, and the author of Bipolar Is Who I Am. Chris joins Mark Osborne on The Valiant Forge to share his experience of bipolar I disorder, substance abuse, hospitalization, and the long process of rebuilding his life. An arrest led to community service. Community service led to a church invitation. That invitation opened a door he hadn’t expected. Together, they discuss the wa
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Oct. 7, 2026
The Occult Didn’t Disappear. It Got Better Marketing. — Tom Snow
Has modern spirituality given old ideas a new identity? Author Tom Snow returns to The Valiant Forge to discuss manifestation, spiritual deception, the prosperity gospel, and the difference between trusting God and trying to control outcomes. Mark shares personal experiences with insecurity, the desire for approval, and a psychic reading. Tom offers his interpretations of psychic knowledge, spirit guides, mentalists, and other spiritual phenomena, and discusses Set the Captives Free Too: Evil’s
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Oct. 2, 2026
You Know Jesus Loves You. But Do You Believe It? | Tony Stoltzfus
Can you know Jesus loves you and still feel you have to prove your worth? Coach and author Tony Stoltzfus shares how devastating loss changed his relationship with God, then guides Mark through a personal coaching conversation about ministry, significance, and bringing the desires of the heart to Jesus. You can know Jesus loves you and still feel like you have to prove you're worth something. In this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, Mark Osborne sits down with Christian leadership coach a
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Sept. 30, 2026
What Does the Bible Say About Sleep? | Dr. Benjamin Long
Do you treat sleep as wasted time—or as part of preparing yourself to serve the people God has placed in your life? Mark Osborne sits down with Dr. Benjamin Long, a physician with dual board certification in sleep medicine and pediatrics, to explore what the Bible says about sleep, rest, and responsibility. Their conversation covers waking during the night, sleep deprivation, the snooze button, overthinking, doomscrolling, and the pressure to keep producing. Ben shares his own experience with
