The Valiant Forge Podcast

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

Strength Looks Nothing Like You Think | Dr. Matt Kutz
April 2, 2026

Strength Looks Nothing Like You Think | Dr. Matt Kutz

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Matt Kutz brings a powerful and practical look at biblical masculinity, contextual intelligence, and what it means for Christian men to lead with clarity, wisdom, and strength. From the unforgettable “Vulcan Death Grip” story to the R4 Model (Recognize, Reorder, Respond, Reflec…
Stop Drifting: The Direction Every Man Needs
March 30, 2026

Stop Drifting: The Direction Every Man Needs

Send us Fan Mail A man without direction drifts — and I’ve lived that. In this Holy Week solo episode, we look at the clarity Jesus carried into His final days and how that same clarity can anchor you today. We walk through four powerful truths from Holy Week: • Purpose over pressure (John 12:27) •…
From Rock Bottom to Divine Purpose | Alex Sanfilippo
March 26, 2026

From Rock Bottom to Divine Purpose | Alex Sanfilippo

Send us Fan Mail in this powerful conversation, Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, shares the raw and honest story of how God met him at rock bottom and rebuilt his identity from the ground up. From selling golf balls at age 10, to losing everything in the 2008 crash, to sitting in a church park…
The Modern Idol Nobody's Talking about
March 19, 2026

The Modern Idol Nobody's Talking about

Send us Fan Mail Jake Doberenz grew up in the church, armed with theology, certainty, and the confidence of a teenager who believed he had everything figured out. But college humbled him — and God rebuilt him. In this powerful conversation, Jake shares how pride, control, and intellectualism became…
Rejected, Addicted, Near-Dead — Then Jesus Found Him | Dr. Stephen Phinney
March 11, 2026

Rejected, Addicted, Near-Dead — Then Jesus Found Him | Dr. Stephen Phinney

Send a text Dr. Stephen Finney's truly inspirational story shows how one can overcome adversity through faith. His journey, marked by a profound spiritual awakening and overcoming addiction, is a testament to the power of Jesus Christ. He grew up in an oxygen tent, lived as an outcast, died on a ho…
Built to Break: How God Rebuilt Ryan Reichert’s Life
March 5, 2026

Built to Break: How God Rebuilt Ryan Reichert’s Life

Send a text In this powerful conversation, Mark sits down with Ryan Reichert — retired Army lieutenant colonel, author, and founder of Our Protector LLC — to unpack a story of addiction, surrender, and supernatural transformation. Ryan spent decades grinding through life on his own strength: deploy…