GreatMan Podcast

In 2015, Stephen recorded a podcast about why men engage in affairs. It was widely discussed and helped a great many men avoid the trap of an extramarital affair. Now, for the first time ever, we're airing that episode on The GreatMan Podcast. Guys, even if you can't imagine yourself ever becoming involved in this kind of behavior, you need to listen to this episode. Together, we'll examine the ma...

Travis Reinking is morally responsible for killing four and wounding four others at a Waffle House in the early hours of Sunday morning. However, he was enabled – almost directly – by a father who gives every evidence of being ill-informed, unengaged, and… to some extent… uncaring. Men, we are suffering from an absence of fathering. It’s a lost art, and it requires your investment. But we can corr...

In order to be a great man – a righteous man – you have to be intentional. It will. Not. Happen. Naturally. Most men have been deposited into their adult years directly from whatever culture they were created in: sports, military, physical labor, etc. Many never move beyond these phases. They never gain a righteous vision of what it means to be a man. They don’t enlist the help of others to fulfil...

We are teaching a false view of manhood if we tell our sons (and ourselves) that real men don’t cry. Real men do cry. They feel strong emotion and turn to their friends in times of need for both practical and emotional support. Stephen’s advice for every man: Feel your emotions, but don’t give vent without checking them. A mature man feels everything and checks his desires before acting on them. S...

Stephen crams in as many answers as he can to your questions! Here are just a few: What technique most helps you stay in shape while traveling? What did you abuse the most before you came to understand what it means to be a great man? What’s the greatest criticism you have of modern men? What’s the biggest change you ever made when it came to being a man? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

The statistical outcomes regarding unmarried men and women living together are troubling. Why? For one, this type of arrangement is a “half step.” When you start making half steps in one area of your life, it’s hard to be wholehearted and to make confident decisions in other areas of your life. When you get another person involved in these half steps, things can get especially complicated. What st...

How would you explain manhood to a world that only knows the idiot version? The abusive version? The terrorist version? Unfortunately, this is the only type of man that many people recognize. Of course, if you listen to this podcast, you know that real masculinity is defined by strength and power in the service of others. A true man develops his strength so that he can use it to better serve his w...

Men are made for adventure. Yet so many guys are “over-domesticated.” You know how it goes: gradually, the pressures and duties of daily life begin to take over. We spend our time taking care of our homes, families, cars, and careers, while we neglect attending to our inner zeal and passion. Men, you need to have regular activities in your life that force excitement and adventure upon you. Every m...

Nikolas Cruz’s concerning behavior was noticed by foster parents, neighbors, and officials. Many of the alarms concerning the Parkland shooter came from women, in particular. Where were the men in his community? Think of the radically different outcome that could have come about had a good and noble man stepped into Nikolas Cruz’s life. How could a band of brothers have produced different results?...

Whether you’re a Christian or not, Billy Graham displays traits of manhood worthy of admiration and modeling. In his 99 years, Graham displayed seven traits in particular: 1. He stayed close to the wild. He loved hunting, animals, and nature. 2. He kept it clean sexually – keeping travel plans secret, not meeting alone with women, and staying accountable with his team. 3. He admitted his mistakes....

About 30 young men were on a discussion board looking for information that they just couldn’t find anywhere else... no fathers or brothers to talk to. Sadly, they were all completely wrong about the topic. Men, if we want to restore noble manhood, we have to foster a culture where conversations can happen. Older men, develop a culture around you in which you’re willing to share the lore of manhood...

“A people without a heritage are easily persuaded,” said Karl Marx. Men usually face one of two problems today: they either have no sense of heritage, or they only know of a negative heritage. Part of the art of being a man is discovering the good and noble heritage that runs through you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Marxism assumes that there is a pie only so big and that we are all in competition for a piece of the pie. In other words, if you become a multimillionaire, then you are taking something from others. Stephen believes that the pie is ever-expanding. If you find success in business, then you are enlarging the pie and creating more opportunity for others. This is important to remember at a time when...

This week on the GreatMan Podcast, we're reposting our most popular episode of all time. If you missed it last year, be sure to dig in as Stephen shares actionable strategies for tackling tough issues. Know a man who could benefit from this week's show? Share the link with him! Porn and masturbation program a man’s soul. They train the body and emotions in a negative direction. You don’t have to s...

Men are rapidly shaped by the things they see. Stories of noble friendships, comrades in battles, great sacrifices, brilliant artists… watching and reading these stories inspire and ennoble us. At the same time, being glued to the news cycle or watching trash entertainment also affects us. In this episode, Stephen urges men to become intentional about what they put before their eyes. Pull back, an...

When we deny ourselves, it forces to the surface the things that are lurking in our souls. Fasting and self-denial shove to the forefront those things that produce defeat in our lives. Try it, and observe for yourself. What does fasting produce in you? Feelings of anger? Self-pity? Insatiable appetite for food, sex, drink? In this episode, Stephen suggests how fasting can be an effective way of co...

We live in the #MeToo era, an age that’s largely characterized by the sweeping uncovering of sexual abuse – far more cases than most men were aware of. In the midst of this cultural revolution, in which women are speaking out and harmful industries are getting cleaned up, some men are taking offense. Stephen’s noticed a backlash from some men who seem to react as if the #MeToo movement is an assau...

“The tragedy of life is what dies inside of a man while he lives,” said Albert Schweitzer. There is a spirt in a man that’s meant to be strong and bold. It’s intended to guide, empower, and ennoble. How you live either strengthens or weakens the manly spirit within you. In this episode, Stephen challenges men with the question, “Are you dying? Or are you gaining strength?” See Privacy Policy at ht...

Porn tells men that they’re desired by every woman (and that the women, themselves, often aren’t even aware of their own desires). Well, that’s a lie. Sadly, believing this lie has caused an incredible number of men to behave in completely lewd, disgraceful, and immoral ways, as the recent news cycle has brought to light. Men, let these accusations be a sobering reminder: what you pour into your m...

Porn and masturbation program a man’s soul. They train the body and emotions in a negative direction. You don’t have to share a moral or religious conviction to recognize porn and masturbation’s destructive forces. But there is good news. Science shows us that new habits can be developed in as little as 21 days. In this episode, Stephen shares some strategies to help men overcome these hidden addi...

Whether you’re looking to fill your own Christmas list or shop for the men in your life, do not miss this list of Stephen’s top 11 books for men. Amazon links below… Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men by Stephen Mansfield Building Your Band of Brothers by Stephen Mansfield (Kindle, Paperback) Wild at Heart by John Eldredge Healing the Masculine Soul: God's Restoration of Men to Real Manhood by Gordon D...

One of the greatest powers a man has is the power of his words, particularly when those words are backed by character and judgement. The words that you speak and the way you embed words in the souls of others matters. Many of you will have opportunities to put this into practice as you spend time with family during Christmas and New Year’s. Stephen shares advice on how to speak into the lives of t...

One of the unique powers of manhood is the power of story: the power to ignite. Every man has the ability to learn and master stories. If your family doesn’t have moving, ennobling stories of its own, then you can learn and share the stories of others. What stories will you use to enrich those in your lives? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle,” said Philo of Alexandria. In this podcast, Stephen addresses a key truth: every man is fighting a great battle. But how do you recognize the battle? How do you fight it? And, most importantly, how do you WIN? In just twelve minutes, Stephen will walk you through the four steps of fighting your own battle. It all begins when you decide to...

There are four things that every man should set aside time for. Stephen describes in this podcast how he’s seen a negligence of these four things lead to the absolute devastation of a man’s family. Single guys, yes, this applies to you, too. Stephen’s focus in this episode extends beyond husbands and fathers, including all men. While these four action items may seem unusual or disparate, men have...