True North Podcast

What happens when the life you worked so hard to build falls apart? In Episode 105 of the True North Podcast, Wes Lane joins us to share the story of his walk with God, from a young man determined to become a successful trial lawyer to a season of failure, surrender, public leadership, loss, rest, and ultimately discovering a much bigger purpose for his life. Wes spent much of his twenties with li...

What could happen if the Church stopped competing and started operating together? In Episode 104 of the True North Podcast, we continue the conversation from Episode 103 as Joseph shares the second half of a personal journal entry that he believes came through time spent listening to Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The central invitation is simple: Arise. The conversation explores what that could mean...

What does it actually look like to hear God’s voice, walk intimately with Him, and live for His Kingdom instead of building your own empire? In Episode 103 of the True North Podcast, the guys unpack a word Joseph received after intentionally making margin to listen to God. What began as something personal became an invitation to the Church: rise up, awaken, make margin, and learn to faithfully fol...

What if the reactions, anger, isolation, shame, or patterns showing up in your life are pointing toward places Jesus wants to heal? In Episode 102 of the True North Podcast, Joseph Lashwood, Lee Cantrell, and James unpack the healing stream of Jesus’ ministry and recap what happened at The Frontier. They explore what inner healing can look like, why revisiting the past is not the same as living in...

What happens when everything you've built your identity on begins to fall apart? Hunter Hill shares the powerful story of reaching the lowest point of his life, facing the possible loss of his career, praying for the first time in more than a decade, and discovering that Jesus had been pursuing him all along. What followed was a series of God-ordained moments that led Hunter to True North, Bas...

100 episodes. What began as a simple audio podcast has become a platform reaching millions of people with stories of healing, freedom, and the Gospel. In this special 100th episode, James, Joseph, and Taylor reflect on the journey from episode one to today, sharing the behind-the-scenes stories, the impact of the podcast, and the vision God is continuing to unfold through True North. In this conve...

Can God use a fly fishing trip to transform a man's life? In this episode of the True North Podcast, Joseph sits down with Marshall and Jeremy, founders of Emerge Mission, to hear the incredible story behind a ministry that is helping men slow down, encounter God, and discover freedom in the outdoors. What started as one man's battle with anxiety became a calling to create life-changing ex...

What does spiritual warfare actually look like in the life of a believer? In this episode of the True North Podcast, James sits down with Joseph Lashbrook to unpack the teaching Joseph shared at our most recent Frontier gathering. This year at Frontier, we're walking through The Four Streams , a framework that explores the ways Jesus ministered to people through Spiritual Warfare, Healing, Dis...

Can a horse reveal what's really happening inside your heart? In this fascinating episode of the True North Podcast, we sit down with a horse trainer, coach, and ministry leader who has spent decades helping people discover emotional healing, spiritual growth, and deeper self-awareness through unexpected encounters with horses. From emotional intelligence and self-worth to supernatural stories...

What do you do when everyone says a retreat will change your life... and you leave feeling like nothing happened? In this episode of the True North Podcast, we hear the honest story of Chad Parks whose first Base Camp experience was filled with distractions, frustration, spiritual warfare, and a desire to leave early. Yet what seemed like a disappointing weekend became the beginning of a deeper jo...

What happens when a man finally realizes the chaos in his life didn’t start with addiction… but with wounds he never knew he carried? In this powerful episode of the True North Podcast, we sit down with Steven Robinson for one of the rawest conversations we’ve ever had about addiction, shame, identity, healing, and freedom. From meth addiction, prison, alcoholism, marijuana dependency, and broken...

Why do strong, capable men hold it together at work… then fall apart at home? In this powerful episode, Sean McGuire shares why so many men carry unresolved pain, react out of hidden wounds, and struggle to transition from pressure at work to peace at home. From childhood trauma to stress, anger, shame, and emotional triggers, this conversation gets to the root of what is really going on beneath t...

What happens when someone believes they’re too far gone to be saved? In this powerful episode of the True North Podcast, we walk through a raw and honest story of addiction, brokenness, and the slow journey toward freedom. From a troubled childhood and drug-induced psychosis to prison, desperation, and ultimately encountering God in a life-changing way, this story reveals what it really looks like...

Why do mentorship and discipleship matter so much in today’s world? In this episode of the True North Podcast, we explore the power of spiritual mentorship, discipleship, and investing in the next generation. Real transformation rarely happens in isolation. It happens in relationship, through guidance, accountability, and people who are willing to walk with you through every season of life. This c...

What happens when you lose everything? In this powerful episode, Darryl Johnson shares the full story behind his new book It’s Only a Game, a journey through championship highs, federal indictment, public disgrace, financial collapse, and ultimately, spiritual redemption. From winning national titles to being cleared in a historic NCAA and federal case… from rock bottom on his knees in Houston to...

What happens when your calling is not to be the one in the spotlight, but to support the leaders who carry the vision? In this episode of the True North Podcast, we sit down with a founder and nonprofit leader who shares the journey from serving behind the scenes to stepping fully into purpose. We talk about faith-driven business, supporting executives and ministry leaders, the lessons learned fro...

In this episode, we sit down with a longtime leader who has walked through seasons of striving, surrender, authority, and humility inside True North Ministries. From serving on the prayer team to years on the board, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like to hear God, submit to authority, and stay faithful when your role changes. We talk openly about ambition, offense...

In True North Podcast Ep 88, we explore what it looks like for men to move from quiet faith to courageous leadership by learning how to hear God, walk in truth, and lead from vulnerability instead of fear. This conversation dives into the often-unspoken realities of men’s emotional formation, spiritual resistance, and the internal barriers that keep many men passive, guarded, or disconnected. This...

True North Podcast Ep 87 explores the cost and beauty of obedience when God asks you to release something you deeply love. This episode dives into the tension between calling and comfort, the pain of stepping away from familiar identity, and the faith required to trust God’s timing and multiplication. We talk through the decision to step away from leadership, the fear of losing purpose, and the re...

True North Podcast Ep 86 shares a powerful story of transformation shaped by brotherhood, healing, and the long road from spiritual uncertainty to a life of purpose. This episode explores how childhood wounds, identity struggles, and seasons of hardship become invitations to step into deeper intimacy with God and discover who you were created to be. You will hear how attending Basecamp awakened a...

In this episode of True North Podcast Ep 85, we explore a powerful story of transformation, healing, and redemption. From childhood wounds and broken family systems to years of carrying self-reliance and hidden pain, this conversation reveals how God meets a man right where he is and begins rebuilding everything from the inside out. We talk through the long journey of learning to trust again, the...

In True North Podcast Ep 84, we sit down for an authentic, wide-ranging conversation about marriage, parenting, missions, and what it means to fail forward in faith. From dating your spouse again and learning to communicate, to taking your daughter on a life-changing mission trip to Africa, this episode explores how God uses ordinary obedience to create extraordinary impact. We dive into:Restoring...

In True North Podcast Ep 83, we sit down for a deeply personal conversation about obedience, fatherhood, and the ripple effect of one man’s transformation. From hearing God’s voice for the first time to leading as president of the True North Board, this episode captures how faith, community, and courage change everything. You’ll hear stories of grief, obedience, and legacy—how a single act of surr...

Too many men feel stuck between exhaustion and apathy—drifting through work, marriage, and fatherhood without clear direction. In True North Podcast Ep 82, we unpack how to break that cycle and move from passivity to purpose. Michael Hayes and Josh King join James McKenzie to discuss what keeps men stuck, how compartmentalization destroys authenticity, and why true leadership begins with slowing d...

In Episode 81 of the True North Podcast, we sit down with longtime board member and camp director Mike Decker to talk about the journey of walking with God, leading men with authenticity, and learning to slow down in a world that pushes us to hurry. Mike shares powerful lessons from more than a decade with True North—shifting from building himself to being fully present with family, guiding men at...