The FORGE Truth Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to pursue excellence in sales without compromising your faith? On this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson sits down with his son, Jon Alwinson, author of Relentless Sales, to talk about faith, work, identity, and the principles behind Jon’s sales training course, The Hunt. Jon explains why success in sales requires more than personality and mo...

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to follow God when His calling takes you far outside your comfort zone? Pete Alwinson sits down with Wade, a missionary who has spent 16 years serving in rural Zambia through evangelism, discipleship, church ministry, literacy, and training men in practical skills. Wade shares what life is really like in the African bush, from living off grid and hauling wat...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to worship God, and why does worship matter so much for men? Pete and Zach sit down with Jeffrey Hoy, Director of Worship Arts at Willow Creek Church, for a conversation about worship that goes far beyond music. Jeffrey explains worship as a wholehearted response to who God is and what He has revealed, and challenges men to see themselves as worship leader...

Send us Fan Mail What does the Bible really say about singleness, marriage, and the need for community? Pete Alwinson welcomes pastor and author Doug Hankins for a thoughtful conversation about the changing reality of singleness in America and how Christians and churches can respond with biblical conviction, grace, and wisdom. Drawing from his book, Still Single, Still Called: A Guide for Christia...

Send us Fan Mail Big changes are ahead for Jayson Quiñones. In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson talk candidly about the next chapter in Jayson’s life and ministry. Jayson is stepping back from the podcast for a season as he prepares to finish his Master of Divinity and lead his church through a major restart built around a church of house churches model. Jayson exp...

Send us Fan Mail What does real humility look like in the life of a Christian man, especially when he has experienced success, influence, leadership, or recognition? Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones continue their conversation with Dr. David Uth, Senior Pastor of First Orlando, about servant leadership, letting go of the past, and continuing to pursue what God has for you in every season of life....

Send us Fan Mail What makes a church a place where people truly want to belong? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Pastor David Uth of First Orlando to talk about the lessons he has learned through nearly 50 years of pastoral ministry. David shares how First Orlando became a church that increasingly reflects the diversity of its city, why lo...

Send us Fan Mail Anger is one of the most common struggles in the lives of men, but anger itself is not always sinful. The real question is what controls your anger and how you express it. In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones discuss the difference between righteous anger and sinful reactions. They explore how anger can grow from hurt, disappointment, frust...

Send us Fan Mail Depression can leave a man feeling stuck, isolated, and convinced that nothing will change. In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete and Zach have an honest Christian conversation about depression, its many possible causes, and why mental health struggles do not change a man’s identity as a deeply beloved, redeemed son of God. They explore biological, medical, habitual, re...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Zach and Pete begin a conversation inspired by Craig Groeschel’s book Heal Your Hurting Mind. They examine common myths about Christianity and mental health, including the belief that Christians should never struggle, that faith alone should immediately fix every emotional problem, or that God does not care about our mental wellbeing. Th...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to raise a son into a godly man in a culture pulling him in every direction? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson sits down with Creston and Hunter Leifried for an honest father and son conversation about parenting, manhood, discipline, technology, family rhythms, and spiritual formation. Creston shares the intentional choices he made as a fa...

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like for a young man to take ownership of his faith in a world full of distraction, temptation, pressure, and uncertainty? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson sits down with Creston Leifried and his son Hunter Leifried for a powerful father and son conversation about faith, manhood, identity, discipline, technology, Christian school, college...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete and Zach continue their conversation on the state of young men in America and the shifting landscape of manhood in 2026. They discuss why men need more than information, inspiration, or online content. Men need brotherhood, models, purpose, discipline, and a deeper identity rooted in Christ. Pete and Zach explore the rise of faith a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, the guys look at a new report from Man in the Mirror and the Institute of Men and Religion about the state of young men in America. While recent conversations have focused on the struggles facing men today, this episode explores a more hopeful possibility: that young men may be reaching a hinge point. They discuss why many men have felt...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete and Zach look at a new report from Man in the Mirror and the Institute of Men and Religion about the state of young men in America. While recent conversations have focused on the struggles facing men today, this episode explores a more hopeful possibility: that young men may be reaching a hinge point. Pete and Zach discuss why many...

Send us Fan Mail Men are facing a physical health crisis, and it is not just a medical issue. It is a spiritual, relational, and missional issue too. In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, we talk about why physical health matters for men who want to stay engaged in their families, churches, communities, and calling. This conversation looks at rising concerns like obesity, diabetes, hypertens...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones talk about the mental health, loneliness, social media pressure, and spiritual challenges facing Gen Z men today. They discuss why so many young men feel isolated, why asking for help can feel like weakness, and how performative masculinity often keeps men from being honest about what is really going on...

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like for men to stop going it alone and start living with real brotherhood, trust, and spiritual purpose? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones talk about the importance of building a fire team: a small group of trusted brothers who help each other stay on mission, fight sin, pray faithfully, persevere through hard seasons,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones take on the growing issue of gambling, sports betting, and prediction markets through a biblical lens. As online betting becomes more accessible and more aggressively aimed at men, they discuss why gambling can be so appealing, why it can become destructive so quickly, and why Christian men must treat it...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Rees Nicholes to talk about the power of mentoring, the necessity of humility, and the kind of relationships that help men grow in Christ. Rees shares his story of growing up in the church, walking away from faith, serving in the Australian Army, battling PTSD, depression, and addiction, an...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to build a business with courage, wisdom, and a biblical view of stewardship? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with entrepreneur Richard Milam to talk about risk, resilience, mentorship, selling, leadership, and the long road from early struggle to lasting success. Richard shares lessons from his journey throu...

Send us Fan Mail In this second conversation with Greg Love, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones explore why mentoring matters and why men were never meant to follow Christ alone. Greg shares how bold faith grows through availability, daily time in the Word, honest humility, and a willingness to pursue both mentors and the men who need encouragement. The conversation also touches on spiritual growth...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a strong, capable, church raised man realizes he still wants more of God? In this powerful and honest conversation, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Orlando firefighter and alligator hunter Greg Love to talk about pride, surrender, spiritual renewal, and the life changing power of mentorship. Greg shares the defining moment in 2021 when everything...

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to run a business that truly reflects the Gospel. In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, we listen to a powerful message from business leader Pete Ochs about faith driven leadership and the purpose of business. Ochs shares the story of a major lawsuit that forced him to confront the divide between his faith and his work and how that moment reshaped ever...

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like for a father to intentionally shape the identity of his sons? In this powerful conversation, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Peter Hamilton, Marine veteran, real estate professional, husband, father of three sons, and grandfather, to explore biblical fatherhood and the lifelong calling of a dad. Peter shares how his Jamaican immigrant parents...