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

The Process That Saved Me From Blowing Up My Life
April 13, 2026

The Process That Saved Me From Blowing Up My Life

Send us Fan Mail In this Valiant Monday episode, Mark breaks down what Paul actually meant when he wrote “renew your mind” in Romans 12:2 — and why most men misunderstand it. Renewal isn’t a quick refresh. It’s a renovation. A tearing down of old identities, old patterns, old environments, and old …
Why Men Struggle With Intimacy With God
April 9, 2026

Why Men Struggle With Intimacy With God

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation with Pastor Phil Tague, we dig into what it means to move from airbrushed Christianity to covenant faith. We talk about why so many men struggle with intimacy with God, how surrender unlocks spiritual strength, and why leading your family spiritually starts wit…
True Transformation Starts with This One Verse
April 6, 2026

True Transformation Starts with This One Verse

Send us Fan Mail This week I’m talking about something that’s been sitting heavy on my heart: the decisions we make as men, and how Romans 12:2 is the starting point for all of it. I’m not giving you a full masterclass on “the code” today — this episode is really the beginning of a journey I’m taki…
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…