GreatMan Podcast

Who or what is currently shaping your view of manhood? What misconceptions do you see others, even yourself, believing about what makes up a man? Manhood cannot be achieved by checking items off a list; it must be lived out through a worldview. Join Stephen for a deep dive on sourcing and upholding a manly worldview.

A father’s voice can change the trajectory of a man’s life, for better or for worse. In the case of Teddy Roosevelt, the words of his father helped him overcome innate struggles that propelled him to greatness and ultimately the presidency. Let us all be reminded to speak life and encouragement to our children, lest we keep them from their destinies.

Continuing in the “Studies In Manhood” series, Stephen dives in to the rugged and transformative life of 26th President of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt. From suffering severe asthma, to losing loved ones, to nearly dying exploring the Amazon, Teddy’s pursuit of “the strenuous life” is a call to action for GreatMen.

Depression. Loneliness. Cowardice. These attributes aren’t usually associated with acclaimed world leaders. Yet, for Winston Churchill, overcoming great internal struggle was a real, life-long battle. Listen in to hear JT and Anthony apply Churchill’s principles to the lives of modern men.

Never give in.

“Studies In Manhood” is a new series from GreatMan examining the lives behind the legacies of GreatMen past and present. This week, dive into the internal battles of Winston Churchill, as he faced depression, rejection, and heartache on his journey to incredible leadership.

What does your self-talk look like? How was it shaped when you were a teenager? What kind of lies did you believe as you faced trials and failures throughout your growing years? JT and Anthony let it all fly while examining wisdom from some old friends like Mark Twain and Abraham Lincoln.

Continuing on the theme of speaking to our 15-year-old selves, Stephen steers the conversation toward the scripts of life that we create in our heads. What was spoken over you when you were a teenager? Were you gifted with encouragement, or torn down with negativity? We all have an insecure teenager on the inside of us. Let’s help him heal in the past so we can achieve in the present.

Today, JT and Anthony are joined by their good friend, Chris, to hear about the impact he’s making on a very unique “1% group” in society. Together, they explore what each of their teenage years held for them as they navigated the challenges of:

1. Self-acceptance

2. Resilience

3. Learning

4. Dreams and passion

5. Friendships

Though it may be painful, think back to when you were 15 years old. What sort of insecurities did you carry? What traumas shaped your worldview? What lies did you come to believe based upon the actions of others? This week, Stephen takes a hard look at his past to analyze what lessons he lacked at age 15.

What might your life’s priorities look like if you put time in its proper place? For JT and Anthony, through decades of successes and failures, the valuation of time has led to accessed peace, minimized regret, increased calculated risk, and a desire for authenticity. What might putting time in its proper place result in for you?

An ancient king once said, “Help us to number our days aright.” In this plea with God, he is asking for an awareness of our time on earth, that we may steward that time well. Men, let us use time as our ally to achieve great and noble things, and may we not forget that we never know how much of it we have left.

When it comes to being hurt by the church, maybe we don’t have the right expectations of our church leaders, or maybe we don’t have the right expectations of God. Listen in for an honest conversation between two men who have both served in and been hurt by the church many times over.

Get Stephen’s Book, “Healing Your Church Hurt:”https://stephenmansfield.tv/author/healing-your-church-hurt/