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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Aug. 31, 2026
When “My Truth” Collides With God’s Truth
The things you've believed about yourself may describe your past or your circumstances—but they don't get the final word on your identity. In this Valiant Monday, Mark looks at Gideon, Matthew, faithfulness, and what happens when the identity we've built for ourselves collides with what God says is true. What has God put in front of you that you're not stepping into because of something you've believed about yourself? https://youtube.com/@thevaliantforge?si=XyfDCS65Nd0EOfV_
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Aug. 28, 2026
The God Winks Behind a 10-Book Christian Fantasy Epic | Torrence Rotering
Torrence Rotering is the author of The Chronicles of Trinion, a ten-book Christian fantasy and science-fiction epic exploring faith, spiritual warfare, duty, legacy, eternity, artificial intelligence, and the battle between God and Satan. In this conversation, Torrence shares how an unfinished trilogy remained dormant for 15 years before growing into one vast, interconnected story. He also recounts the remarkable “God winks” surrounding the books—including repeated connections to John 3:16 that
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Aug. 26, 2026
Is God Opening a Door You’re Afraid to Walk Through? | Scott Fehrenbacher
Recognizing an open door is only the beginning. At some point, faith must become courage, and a man must decide whether he will step forward or allow fear to keep him standing still. Scott Fehrenbacher shares how following unexpected opportunities led him into Christian media, Crosswalk.com, and Worship Road Radio. He reflects on leading Crosswalk during the fear and uncertainty of 9/11, challenges the Church to resist what he calls “virtuous mediocrity,” and explains why innovation does not ha
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Aug. 24, 2026
God Hasn’t Forgotten You—Trust His Timing | Valiant Monday
Have you been waiting so long that you’ve started wondering whether God forgot about you? God isn’t late simply because He hasn’t revealed His timing. But waiting faithfully doesn’t mean sitting still—and not every delay means you’re supposed to keep waiting. In this Valiant Monday, Mark Osborne examines the difference between waiting, preparing, and moving. Sometimes we try to force open a door God hasn’t opened. Other times, God has already opened the door, but fear keeps us from walking thr
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Aug. 21, 2026
Your Trauma Is Not Your Identity | MistaYu
Trauma can shape how a man sees himself without revealing who he truly is. Yusef Marshall—known publicly as MistaYu—grew up navigating violence, drugs, gangs and instability in New York. Those experiences produced a hardened identity built for survival. After an armed robber held a revolver inches from his head, MistaYu prayed and asked God to show him that He was real. Nearly ten years later, that prayer was answered through an encounter that changed the direction of his life. MistaYu joins
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Aug. 19, 2026
He Hid His Addiction for 20 Years—Until One Question Changed Everything
For 20 years, Wesley Farnsworth hid a pornography addiction while continuing to attend church, serve, and appear to have everything together. Growing up as a pastor’s kid taught Wesley how to become what he calls a “master chameleon”—someone capable of blending into nearly any environment while keeping his real struggle hidden. He tried to change on his own, but secrecy and isolation continued giving the addiction power. Everything shifted at Celebrate Recovery when another man stopped and ask
