Episodes
Faith in Focus: Filming the Stories That Shaped Scripture
Send us a text 🎙 Episode Description (Podcast Platform Copy) What happens when faith meets film? In this episode, Craig Dehut — co-founder and CEO of Appian Media — shares how his team brings Scripture to life through stunning on-location documentaries in the lands of the Bible. He opens up about t…
From Wreckage to His Grace: How God Rewrote Victor’s Story
Send us a text Two years ago, Victor Anderson was a man wrecked by the world. Then God stepped in. In this powerful episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, Victor shares his testimony of transformation — from living for himself to walking fully surrendered to God. He opens up about the power of grace…
He Lost His Military Identity… Until God Gave Him a New One
Send us a text When former Army officer Nick Filoni hung up his uniform after 13 years of service, he thought he’d lost everything that defined him — courage, purpose, even identity. But what looked like the end of a mission became the beginning of a new one. In this powerful conversation, Nick ope…
The Narrow Road and The Wide Deception
Send us a text In this soul-stirring conversation, Tom Snow shares his 40-year wilderness journey through ministry, burnout, spiritual dryness, and eventual restoration. From cussing God out in a parking lot to cracking jokes on a crash cart during heart failure, Tom’s story is a raw and redemptive…
The Tumor, the Thunder, and the Voice of God: Tom Snow’s Awakening
Send us a text Tom Snow’s testimony is a spiritual epic — a journey through guilt, grief, supernatural visions, and divine healing. After losing his mother to cancer, Tom believed his own scientific experiments had caused her death. When a tumor began growing inside him, he kept it secret, convince…
Low Life to New Life: A Testimony of Surrender
Send us a text What happens when a man with nothing left finds himself face-to-face with God? In this gripping and emotional interview, we sit down with Dustin—a former convict, loyal to the streets, and nearly lost to despair—who shares the moment everything changed. From Las Vegas to St. Louis to…
A Voice for the Word: Dan Parr’s Journey from Radio to Revelation
Send us a text Dan Parr’s voice may sound like it was made for radio — because it was. But his true calling came when he turned that gift toward Scripture. In this powerful conversation, Dan shares how he went from cataloging songs at 14 to creating an easy-to-understand audio Bible that’s bringing…
Burnout, Sabbath, and the Battle for Identity: A Raw Conversation wit…
Send us a text In this deeply honest and spiritually charged conversation, Mark sits down with worship leader and founder of Worship Ministry Training, Alex Enfiedjian. Together, they unpack the hidden struggles of Christian men in ministry—from burnout and misplaced identity to the tension between…
Redeemed on Purpose: From Road Rash to Revival with Robert Bass
Send us a text What happens when success crumbles and pain becomes the catalyst for purpose? In this powerful conversation, Robert Bass—former athlete, mechanic, and personal trainer turned pastor and author—shares how surrender, spiritual discipline, and the fruit of the Holy Spirit reshaped his l…
Faith, Fitness, and the Fight for Godly Masculinity — with Mark Oxer
Send us a text Can faith and fitness truly shape a man’s identity? In this powerful episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, host Mark Osborne sits down with Mark Oxer—author, national team coach, and seminary student—to explore how spiritual discipline and physical resilience intersect. From coaching…
Sharpen the Man: Richard Walsh on Coaching, Calling, and the Forge of…
Send us a text In this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, Mark sits down with Richard Walsh, founder of Sharpen the Spear coaching, to unpack what it means to be forged into a man of purpose. From spiritual obedience to masculine identity, Richard shares hard-won insights from coaching men throu…
Can’t Is Not in My Vocabulary: Dorsey’s Journey of Faith and Defiance
Send us a text Dorsey Ross was born with a rare birth defect and told he wouldn’t survive—but God had other plans. In this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, Dorsey shares his journey through 68 surgeries, speech therapy, and a lifetime of defying expectations. His story is one of faith, grit, a…
Own It: Radical Accountability and Faith with Robert Hunt
Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with author and coach Robert Hunt to unpack what real accountability looks like—from broken church groups to personal transformation. They dive deep into the tension between self-improvement and dying to self, how identity in Christ reshapes our r…
Faith, Creativity, and the Gig Economy: Alan C. Paul on Living the Ca…
Send us a text Alan C. Paul joins Mark Osborne for a powerful conversation on faith, creativity, and the realities of working in secular spaces as a Christian artist. Alan shares his journey from church ministry to launching God and Gigs, a platform that equips creatives to thrive without compromis…
Master Your Time, Talents & Treasures: Scott Maderer on Living Your C…
Send us a text In this episode, Mark Osborne sits down with Christian Stewardship coach Scott Maderer to unpack the puzzle of purpose. From mastering your time, talents, and treasures to living out your calling with clarity and courage, Scott shares practical wisdom rooted in faith. Whether you’re …
Spiritual Warfare and Sacred Starts A Jesus Centered Challenge
Send us a text n this powerful episode, Jason Heinritz shares his journey from chasing worldly success to becoming a spiritual warrior for Christ. We dive into his personal awakenings, the birth of the Wake Up Jesus People movement, and the transformative 40 Forge Challenge. If you’ve ever felt stu…
This Verse Changed How I See Failure Proverbs 24:16
Send us a text 📖 **Proverbs 24:16 reminds us that even the righteous fall—but they rise again.** In today’s devotional, Mark Osborne shares a raw, unscripted reflection on failure, grace, and resilience. Whether you’re struggling with setbacks or seeking deeper biblical wisdom, this episode will ch…
The Power of Surrender: How Joey Found Strength in God
Send us a text In this raw and powerful conversation, Mark sits down with Joey to hear his story of addiction, recovery, and redemption through Christ. Joey shares what it looked like to finally surrender, how brotherhood gav...
Seeing Through Heaven’s Lens: James Early on Love and Renewal
James Early shares his journey from leading Bible studies in a federal prison to inspiring thousands worldwide through The Bible Speaks to You podcast. Discover the power of the “mindset of Jesus,” stories of transformation, ...
Forged in Faith: Cole Grace on Trauma, Transformation, and Trusting G…
In this raw and redemptive episode, Mark sits down with veteran Cole Grace to unpack the unseen battles men face long after the uniform comes off. From suicidal thoughts and addiction to spiritual surrender and personal disci...
Fourth Quarter Calling: Old Mike’s If You Ain’t Dead, You Ain’t Done’…
Description: At 80 years old, Pastor Mike Bayer — lovingly known as “Old Mike” — isn’t slowing down. He’s just getting started. In this episode of The Valiant Forge , Mike shares his raw, redemptive story: from meeting Jesus ...
Fighting the Flesh, Following the Spirit: Real Talk for Christian Men
In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Mark sits down with author Brad Church to talk about the inner war every Christian man faces — the fight between flesh and Spirit. They explore Brad’s powerful testimony, the meaning b...
🎙 Hit With a Trial, Holding on to Hope: A Story of Marriage, Miracles…
Jomel Williams’ story is not just one of survival — it’s a raw, faith-fueled testimony of what happens when a man clings to God in the darkest hour. In this episode of The Valiant Forge , Jomel opens up about his wife’s near-...
One Year, One Prayer, One Calling: How God Rewrote My Life
In this compelling interview, George Sisneros shares how a heart-check question from God—“Do you love Me more than the Denver Broncos?”—sparked a life-altering call to the mission field. 🎧 We explore themes of surrender, iden...