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Send us Fan Mail We say things like: "I'm my father's son." "That's how I was raised." "I'm just not that kind of guy." But what if some of the things we call generational curses aren't genetic at all? In this episode of The Valiant Forge, Mark explores generational curses, identity, limiting beliefs, and the learned behaviors that often shape the men we become. Sharing his father's powerful story of addiction, surrender, and transformation, Mark reflects on how one decision to follow Jesus c...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your faith is tested by the kind of loss most people hope they'll never face? Mark sits down with James Moffitt, host of Father's Refuge, to talk about grief, suffering, masculinity, fatherhood, and what it means to keep holding onto God after losing two children. James shares the devastating story of losing his daughter after a long cancer battle, losing his son years later, wrestling with anger toward God, and learning how grief reshaped his understanding ...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a man loses self-control? In this Valiant Monday episode, Mark Osborne breaks down Proverbs 25:28 and explores why self-control is more than discipline. It’s protection. Too many men are spiritually exposed: distracted, exhausted, isolated, angry, addicted, and disconnected from God. This episode is about rebuilding the walls. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and practical encouragement, we talk about: • Why self-control is a fruit of the ...

Send us Fan Mail Father wounds, rejection, identity, and the moment Jesus breaks through — this powerful conversation with Eric Stephens shows how God rebuilds a man from the inside out. Eric grew up carrying the weight of rejection, especially from his biological father. That wound shaped years of partying, addiction, depression, and even a suicide attempt. But in his darkest moment, God made Himself undeniably real — and everything changed. In this episode, Eric shares: • How father wounds ...

Send us Fan Mail Christian men are starving for purpose, brotherhood, and the presence of God. In this episode of The Valiant Forge, Mark Osborne explores what truly makes a man set apart and why God still chooses ordinary men to do extraordinary things. What makes certain men feel different? Why do some men carry a spiritual weight that cannot be manufactured? And what does it actually take to become one of the men God can trust? Through the stories of Gideon’s 300, David’s might...

Send us Fan Mail When God lifts the weight off a man’s shoulders, He often hands him a mission. In this episode, Steven “Wade” Cunningham shares the moment everything changed for him — a physical, undeniable sense of belonging — and how that encounter led him into decades of studying the relationship between Christians and Jews. This conversation goes far deeper than a testimony. Wade and I explore the Jewish roots of our faith, the history that fractured our spiritual family, and the misconc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark shares the story he avoided recording for over a year — the story of how Christ called him out of hiding, confronted his ego, and named him into a new identity. Through the lens of Gideon’s story, Mark reveals the fear, hesitation, and obedience that shaped the birth of The Valiant Forge. This episode is not about elevating a man — it’s about revealing the Man who changes everything. If you’ve been hiding, shrinking, or resisting God’s call on your life, t...

Send us Fan Mail Most Christian men don’t realize how deeply their physical life is shaping their spiritual life — or how much their lack of self‑worth is draining everything else. In this conversation, Men’s Strength Coach Sean McManus breaks down the connection between fitness, faith, identity, and personal growth that most men completely overlook. We talk about why so many husbands and fathers feel empty, why men struggle to love themselves, and how discipline, brotherhood, and spiritual f...

Send us Fan Mail Most men never draw the line in the sand. Joshua did — at the end of his life, scarred and weathered, standing before men who still had idols hidden in their tents. His words weren’t a slogan. They were a challenge: “Choose you this day whom you will serve.” In this episode, we talk about the one decision every man must make — and why so many of us avoid it. Joshua’s challenge echoes straight into Romans 12:2, where Paul shows us the process of becoming the man God des...

Send us Fan Mail A powerful conversation about the choices that shape a man’s life, spiritual transformation, Bible prophecy, and the moment that split Joshua “Branch” Isole’s life in two. Joshua “Branch” Isole is an author of 22 books, a theologian, and a man whose life took a radical turn after a decade‑long search for truth. His story is raw, honest, and deeply relatable — especially for men who know what it feels like to stand between who they’ve been and who God is calling them to become...

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Send us Fan Mail Marine veteran Mark Delfini shares raw recovery from rock bottom, marriage crisis, and faith‑driven leadership. Christian podcast on men’s mental health, marriage restoration, and entrepreneurship. Raw, conversation with Marine veteran and strategist Mark Dolfini. Mark tells the story of hitting rock bottom — sleeping at his office, a marriage on the brink, and the small, faithful steps that rebuilt his family and business. He breaks down practical spiritual disciplines, vision...

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 neurological wiring. Mark shares the process that saved him from blowing up his life — and how God rebuilt him from the inside out. You’ll learn: • What “renewing your mind” means in Greek (anakainō...

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 with simply going first. Phil shares his story of burnout, sabbatical, healing from church hurt, and how God rebuilt his identity from the inside out. We also explore David’s cave of Adullam and what i...

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 taking right alongside you. As I said in the episode, “Where you are in your life… are a result of the decisions and the choices you’ve made.” That hit me hard, and I think it’ll hit you too. I’m also s...

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, Reflect), Matt shows how understanding the context of a moment can transform the way we respond to our wives, children, coworkers, and the world around us. If you’ve ever felt confused, discouraged, or un...

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) • Community before the battle (Luke 22:14–20) • Honesty over hype (Hebrews 5:7–8) • Finishing the assignment (John 17:4) Direction isn’t about knowing the whole plan — it’s about knowing the next ste...

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 parking lot battling shame and fear — Alex opens up about the moment God’s presence changed everything. “I walked in and felt like Jesus was hugging me… saying no matter what you’ve done, I love you the...

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 idols in his life, and how God used mentors, Scripture, and unexpected experiences to reshape his faith. We talk about: • The difference between knowing God and walking with God • Why modern idols ...

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 hospital table, saw an angel in the sky, became a drug‑addicted stripper riding with the Hells Angels… and then Jesus Christ pursued him with relentless love. Doctor Stephen Phinney’s story is o...

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: deployments, injuries, prescription drug abuse, alcoholism, and the collapse of a 25‑year relationship. But everything changed when he finally surrendered to God. He shares how the Holy Spirit rebuilt his...

Send a text In this powerful conversation, Mark sits down with Paul from Where Did You See God? to explore what it really means to be an ambassador of Christ — not in theory, but in the messy, unpredictable reality of everyday life. Paul shares how a simple question — “Where did you see God today?” — convicted him during full‑time ministry and reshaped the way he approaches fatherhood, calling, and spiritual attentiveness. He opens up about the heartbreak of miscarriage and the moment he had ...

Send a text This episode is a vulnerable and deeply encouraging conversation with pastor and author Dan Nichols, whose son Landon survived three open‑heart surgeries and now lives with half a heart. Dan shares how suffering reshaped his faith, how he wrestled with God in the atrium of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and why trusting God’s heart matters when you can’t trace His hand. We explore what spiritual leadership looks like inside the home — prayer, Scripture, apologizing to yo...

Send a text Former Navy chaplain Greg Woodard joins Mark to share the blueprint strong men follow to stay whole — relationally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Greg draws from years of counseling men in high‑pressure environments and offers practical steps for building resilience, balance, and self‑awareness. This episode is a guide for men who want to grow into the leaders God designed them to be. Gregory Woodard | Transform Your Life Now Want to be a guest on The Valiant Forge Podca...