The Valiant Forge

Send us Fan Mail in this special Best Of episode, Mark brings together the most powerful answers to his signature question — inspired by 1 Samuel 22 — about what men would say to those who feel disheartened, disgruntled, and discouraged. These are words forged in fire, spoken by men who know the weight of struggle and the hope of redemption. Whether you're in the cave or climbing out of it, t...

Send us Fan Mail in this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, TS Wright shares his journey of visions, discipleship, and bold faith. From receiving divine visions in 2003 to launching multiple podcasts and writing a discipleship curriculum, TS reveals how training in God’s Word prepares us to live courageously. We explore how to discern God’s voice, test the spirits, and embrace truth as the foun...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark sits down with Chad for a raw and enriching conversation about how Christian men can steward their money, their time, and their mission with purpose. They explore what it means to build wealth that doesn’t compromise your soul, why discipline is a spiritual practice, and how true abundance starts with obedience. Chad opens up about his journey, his approach t...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Mark sits down with Eric to explore what it really means to become a godly man, a present father, and a spiritual leader in the home. Eric shares his journey from a difficult childhood to discovering faith, developing responsibility, and building a legacy his children can stand on. This episode is a reminder that real discipleship begins at home and that ever...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙 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 the faith required to fund a nonprofit media ministry, the powerful moments that shaped his understa...

Send us Fan Mail 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, the battle to die to self daily, and how prayer and brotherhood have helped him grow stronger in...

Send us Fan Mail 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 opens up about: Losing his sense of purpose after leaving the military The prayer that changed everyth...

Send us Fan Mail 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 testimony of grace. We explore the difference between religious performance and true intimacy, the...

Send us Fan Mail 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, convinced he deserved to die. For months, he was haunted by visions of puff clouds drifting overhead, each...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Oakland, Dustin’s story is a raw journey through addiction, loyalty, brokenness, and the unmistaka...

Send us Fan Mail 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 people back to faith. We talk about divine nudges, overcoming fear, and how God uses ordinary men...

Send us Fan Mail 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 obedience and emotional emptiness. Alex shares his personal journey of leading worship while spiri...

Send us Fan Mail 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 life. From motorcycle wrecks to ministry, Robert unpacks how men can find purpose through relationsh...

Send us Fan Mail 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 elite athletes to navigating fatherhood and cultural confusion, Mark shares raw stories of transfo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 through the fires of transformation. This conversation dives deep into the tension between action and su...

Send us Fan Mail 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, and purpose. We dive into what it means to lead as a man of God, even when the world says you’re not...

Send us Fan Mail 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 roles, and why vulnerability is the key to lasting change. Whether you're leading a team, a fam...

Send us Fan Mail 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 compromising their faith. They dive into topics like: • Why the sacred/secular divide is a myth • How creati...

Send us Fan Mail 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 navigating a season of transition or seeking deeper meaning in your daily life, this conversation w...

Send us Fan Mail 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 stuck, distracted, or spiritually asleep—this conversation will light a fire in your soul. WAKE UP JES...

Send us Fan Mail 📖 **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 challenge and encourage you. 🙏 Join Mark as he unpacks this powerful verse and prays for insight, w...

Send us Fan Mail  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 gave him strength, and why God’s grace is greater than any failure. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by shame or stuck in cycles you can’t break, this episode will remind you...

Send us Fan Mail  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, and practical ways to live with compassion and purpose.  Welcome listeners of the Valiant Forge Podcast ~ The Bible Speaks to You Worship Ministry Training |...

Send us Fan Mail 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 discipline, Cole opens up about the painful path that ultimately led him back to faith. This is a conversation about masculinity, mental health, and the power of b...

Send us Fan Mail 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 as a boy in a broken home, to serving in the Marine Corps, to launching a YouTube ministry in his eighth decade of life. This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s a...