GreatMan Podcast

A man who knows who he is doesn’t have to keep adding things onto his life to prove himself. Are you burdening yourself with unneeded weight? In this episode, JT draws connections between hollowed out cinderblock and Godly men who know how to use their time and energy effectively. Being a GreatMan will always require something from you, so don't confuse responsibility with unnecessary weight. CONN...

When a man neglects himself long enough, he will stop being useful to others. Thus, a man must find small ways in his daily routines to re-center himself. This week, JT and Anthony challenge you to be appropriately inward-focused, exploring the threshold between "I need this for me" and "I can do without." In all you do, may you do it for the sake of others. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https:/...

In this life, you’re either entering into a storm, are currently in a storm, or are coming out of a storm. The question is: are you building your life accordingly to withstand the storms? In this episode, JT challenges you to consider what you've built your life upon and outlines the process of repair when damage happens. Everybody wants to build a life on something unmovable. What are you buildin...

Many men go about their daily lives without realizing the weight of their past upon their every move. Inversely, some men were blessed with life-changing positive experiences that set them on a trajectory of success. In both circumstances, the past has power. Our past can be a valuable teacher, but it does not have to become our master. Today, JT and Anthony inspect the foundations laid by our pre...

Most men are surrounded by people who know their name but not their soul — and the difference between being known by many and being known deeply is everything. Stop waiting to be invited into real relationship and instead pursue the rare kind of friendship where performance isn't required, truth is welcomed, and someone cares more about your character than your comfort. Iron sharpens iron — but yo...

Most men aren't brought down by what they face — they're brought down by what they refuse to. What you leave in the dark doesn't stay harmless; it just allows it to grow and gain power over you. In this episode, we draw the line between peacekeepers and peacemakers, expose the excuses pride uses to keep us quiet, and ask the question every man needs to sit with: were you exposed, or did you choose...

Regardless of whether you're married, have children, or live alone, every man must ask himself: at the end of the workday, are the people around me getting the best of me, of what's left over? For many men, the workday turns into a sprint, leaving them spent and out of energy for anything past 5 o'clock. Men with families, children, or friends counting on them know that sometimes, the workday is j...

Relationships thrive on the right tension: not pushing or pulling too hard, but holding just enough to let them grow organically. In this episode, JT is here with another one of his famous analogies to apply his recent experience of first-time fly fishing to our relational efforts. Sink your lines and let's get to work. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.in...

In this solo episode, host Anthony gets personal about growing up without a father and how that void shaped his understanding of masculinity, marriage, and fatherhood — drawing his examples from streetlight conversations and TV screens instead of a dad at home. He walks through the hard lessons learned along the way: the wounds that make men reactive, the dangers of being overly literal with your...

Three men in their 30s died within weeks of each other, sparking a question Anthony and JT couldn't shake: who was supposed to teach them better? In this episode, they get into the collapse of mentorship, what happens when boys grow up without fathers to show them where the lines are, and why so many young men are chasing things that are costing them everything. The basics aren't being passed down...

In a culture obsessed with optimizing appearances, what actually makes up an attractive man? In this episode, JT and Anthony dig into the looksmaxxing trend and what it reveals about a deeper hunger — not for better cheekbones, but for belonging and purpose. Because outward appearances can never reveal the true depth of a man. We must remember that the real work isn't sculpting your face or puttin...

Most men have a reason they can't take a break — not enough time, not enough money, or they'll get to it eventually — but every excuse is really just a way of saying work matters more than the people they're working to support. The truth is that most men spend their best years working to build a life for those around them, but in the process, miss out on the very life they're building. Stop sacrif...

When life gets chaotic, most fathers default to either martyrdom or victimhood — grinding themselves into the ground or surrendering to their circumstances — and both paths lead to burnout, bitterness, and broken relationships. This episode with JT and special guest, Chris Tyrrell, unpacks why shrewd margin management isn't a luxury but a prerequisite for showing up well for the people who need yo...

Fatherhood is a refining and revealing role. Whether you are a father or have yet to become one, the motives behind your decisions as you walk through family life will eventually surface for everyone to see. Today, JT brings Chris Tyrrell, an old podcasting buddy, back to the mic to share his experience going from the pinnacle of a live music career to a stay-at-home dad of four girls. The shared...

In this roundtable episode with JT McCraw, Anthony Flemons, and Stephen Mansfield, the guys talk about upcoming pivots in the podcast, the roles each of them will play, and the what to expect from GreatMan in 2026 and beyond. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Poli...

Holding a moderate, nuanced view of women is harder than the extremes — it's easier to antagonize or idolize than to see clearly. Women are susceptible to corruption, violence, betrayal, and anger—just like men are. When we stop expecting perfection from our complementary counterparts, we begin to see them for who they are: image-bearers of God. To do this, we must listen without defensiveness, le...

For most of ancient history, women were cast as treacherous and weakness-inducing — a view the Judeo-Christian tradition directly subverted by elevating women to authority, granting them enhanced rights, and honoring them as vessels of divine purpose. Though women have never held more cultural standing than they do today, the attitude toward them by unhealthy men still reeks of ancient prejudice;...

Is your situation really "complicated," or are you just morally compromised? Do you have a value system you live by, or do you prefer to float in the "complications?" Are you unwilling to let others call you on your decisions? How much information do you actually need to make a moral decision? All of these questions, and more, in this episode of the GreatMan Podcast with Anthony Flemons and JT McC...

"It's complicated." It sounds thoughtful. It sounds nuanced. But it's really just a dodge. Men often avoid making moral decisions by employing what they think is an explanation, but is really a deflection. Most moral issues aren't actually that complex; we just don't want to pay the price that a clear answer would demand. In this episode, Stephen challenges you to uncomplicate your moral vision an...

What happens to a man when he stops believing tomorrow can be better than today? Men over 55 make up 28% of suicide deaths despite being only 12% of the population — and at the core of that crisis is a loss of FutureVision. In this episode, JT and Anthony explore what it means to have a "why" big enough to sustain you, the role of faith and load-bearing friendships in keeping that vision alive, an...

Every man has felt it — that slow, creeping emptiness that sets in when you've lost sight of where you're headed. For some men, this can be a death sentence. Conversely, when you have a clear picture of where you're going, your whole life starts moving toward it. It's time to stop drifting and start believing in the power of tomorrow. Don't let your potential die out. Stoke it with FutureVision. C...

What are you willing to die for? Because the answer to that question shapes how you live every single day. This week, Anthony and JT look at Thomas — history's favorite doubter — and find something most men miss: a man who had counted the cost and was ready to pay it. Complete with a phone-a-theologian segment to settle a scriptural disagreement, this very candid conversation leaves nothing off th...

You may be familiar with the age-old story from the Bible of “doubting Thomas,” but do you know about Thomas’ stunning response to Jesus about the death of his friend Lazarus? As we examine the life and character of Thomas, we see a man who was radically committed to his friends and his cause. Just as all of the apostles had to decide so many years ago, we must ask ourselves today: Who am I willin...

Preserving our stories passes on not only our memories, but our greatest victories and our boldest warnings. These moments—ordinary and extraordinary—carry the weight of identity, connection, and belonging simply by being remembered and shared. In this episode, Anthony and Producer Jonas talk about the importance of sharing our stories, not always for the sake of teaching, but for the sake of the...

Story is how we absorb meaning—not just entertainment, but something that reaches deep into the soul and shapes who we become. Using concepts from his book, "Men on Fire," Stephen explores why heritage matters, how the stories of those who came before us fuel greatness in future generations, and why now is the time to write yours down. With tools like print-on-demand publishing more accessible tha...