GreatMan Podcast

Are you ready? This message is going to be unbelievably timely for some of you. In this episode, Stephen hits hard, challenging YOU to do a very tough thing. Fix the hurt and offense you’ve taken from other men throughout your life. It ain’t easy, but reconciliation is worth the effort. And, no, this isn’t about becoming best buddies with every guy you’ve ever had conflict with in the past. This i...

We used to believe the brain was a closed system. Now we’re finding that the brain is very malleable. We are not dealt a single hand of cards at birth. In fact, the human brain is constantly changing and evolving. In this episode, Stephen discusses the number one way in which the brain is shaped and influenced. If you want to be a better man, it’s essential that you master the very specific area o...

Approximately 48 million people are trafficked worldwide. The vast majority are women. Many of them are children. Stephen shares information that he recently learned while traveling in Romania, where approximately 60 percent of all European trafficking occurs. Men, this is a vile monster that threatens us all. Recognize the evil, know what to look for, and actively work to confront this issue by f...

The GreatMan Podcast is not just about learning new things. It’s also about doing. Activating. Building and creating. In this episode Stephen shares three different ways of impacting men. Some of this you – yes, YOU – can replicate. Tune in, get inspired, but most importantly… take action! Mentioned in this episode: Men’s Alliance (www.mensalliancetribe.com) Ryan Michler with Order of Man (www.ord...

Today’s episode introduces our new GreatMan Podcast theme song, as well as the men behind the music. Stephen interviews JT McCraw, Shayne Hill (Sawyer Brown guitarist and Nashville producer), and drummer Chris Tyrrell (husband to Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum). The guys discuss how the music came about, as well as their own journeys in manhood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

You should have a secret life… a secret life of good. If you have read Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men you will remember the Latin word integras, from which we get our English word “integrity.” A soldier with integras would clink his armor with his sword. The commander would hear that nothing was loose; everything was correctly positioned. The soldier had integras. Integrity is wholeness, solidness,...

Welcome to episode 100! Thanks for listening, and thanks for impacting the world with us. In this episode Stephen reflects on the disturbing correlation between mass shooters and fatherlessness. The US likes to talk about the danger of Muslim terrorists. And while extremism is real, Stephen argues that the biggest danger threatening our peace and safety is the young, white, untethered, unfathered,...

Earlier this summer, on July 16, Stephen issued A Summer Challenge here on the GreatMan Podcast: “Go to the people in your life, and ask them to tell you what you can do to be a better man.” Today, Stephen shares some of the feedback he’s personally received through taking on this challenge. Plus, get the inside scoop on some exciting things on the GreatMan horizon: a recent trip to Peru, Spanish...

Many guys have recently asked, “How can I extend my influence? How can I help others?” Stephen answers this question by explaining the Greek word “oikos," which means “household” (or “extended family”). The word “economics” comes from “oikos” (economics = law of the household). In this episode you’ll learn how to identify, impact, and extend your manly oikos. You can do it. You should do it. Tune...

Joshua asks, what is the purpose of initiation and ritual among men? Learn why men are wired for rituals and seasons – and what you can do to build and foster ritual in the lives of your sons and the men around you. From childhood to adolescence to marriage to fatherhood, rites of passage have the power to profoundly shape and guide noble lives. Harness their power and make them a part of your too...

Pain and hardship is a part of life. In fact, these things may even be the price of an exceptional life. There’s no avoiding them. Happy Warriors know that there is glory and victory on the other side. They’re made better by the struggle. Every swing of the sword and push of the shield invigorates these men. They love to overcome adversity and raise a glass with their band of brothers to celebrate...

In almost every kind of debate you need to engage in verbal martial arts. That is to say, use the opponent’s force against him by conceding everything you can truthfully concede. In this episode, Stephen addresses a question he heard from many men at a recent conference: “How do you answer the critics of manhood?” Tune in to learn how you can simultaneously engage with critics, condemn the indefen...

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...

It’s peak summertime, and Stephen wants to present you with a summer challenge. Go to the people in your life (spouse, kids, mentors, siblings), and ask them to tell you what you can do to be a better man. Tell them you know that they love you. This isn’t about getting compliments. You’re looking for key insights that are going to shape you and your ability to have an impact on your world. Stephen...

What if you built a culture in which language ennobled, excited, and thrilled people? In this episode, Stephen shares the language he uses with his friends, wife, and children. Learn how ennobling language impacts relationships, destinies, and cultures. Then, start weaving these words and phrases into your own conversations. Your son’s basketball team is comprised of “heroes,” the young law studen...

Posit this with us: If there is a God and if He created you, then He created you as a man. Of course, we all sustain wounds and deformities that pierce the soul and heart, keeping us from becoming the men we are meant to be. But, again, if there is a God and if He made you, then He desires for you to fulfill your destiny of becoming a great man. In this episode, Stephen offers encouragement and tr...

Churches are often the only organizations that budget to impact men on a regular basis. But most churches miss the mark. In this episode, Stephen speaks directly to men’s ministries. (Though, as always, all are welcome here in the GreatMan Podcast.) Listen in to discover how a men’s ministry should function, who’s doing it well in the U.S., and why you can’t afford to miss out on bringing in the m...

There’s one thing that all successful people share. One thing that guides their lives. It’s this: they make sure that they have a place and time that functions as the control room of their lives. People who achieve are people who live the “examined life.” (The Ancients, after all, taught us that the unexamined life is not worth living.) Achievers set lofty goals and accomplish them because they ta...

Chad asks, “If comfort’s your biggest enemy, what are you doing to make yourself uncomfortable?” Find out why men need hardship, what the Ancient Greeks had to say about “soft” living, and why Stephen always has firm performance goals set before him… even while spending many months of the year on the road. Finally, Stephen challenges men to develop hardship and opposition in their own lives. Push...

We become what we behold. So, what are you putting in front of your eyes? Stephen shares four summer book recommendations for men, including two novels and two non-fiction books. Strengthen your vision of great manhood, tackle hard-hitting themes of honor and courage, and find your spirit ennobled through these works… Rise of the Servant Kings: What the Bible Says About Being a Man by Ken Harrison...

As much as he’s sorry to see the word “toxic” put in front of the word “masculinity,” Stephen suggests that this word’s ancient Greek roots might provide us with a helpful framework for understanding the damage a man can do. The Greek word “toxikon" refers very specifically to the poison on the tip of an arrow. When a man is “toxic,” he sends out poisonous arrows into his own soul and the souls of...

Please note: This episode includes sexual content. Parents, consider listening alone first, then discussing with your sons. Pornography is at the root of many issues in our world, from domestic abuse to sex trafficking. In this hard-hitting episode, Stephen drills down on one specific problem: porn-induced erectile dysfunction. Younger men are now experiencing ED as a result of regular use of porn...

Stephen takes a rapid-fire round to answer your questions on everything from divorce to grooming to sexual addiction and more. Like this episode? Check out 2018’s “Answers to Men’s Questions.” Have a question for Stephen? Email info@GreatMan. TV, and we’ll try to include an answer in the next Q&A episode. Links for new GreatMan content can be found here... Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men (Audiobook)...

Ninety percent of the churches in America do not have any kind of men’s program or ministry. Even if you’re non-religious or of a different religion, you should find this disturbing. Why? Because in the US, at least, churches are the primary organization investing in the development of men. Listen to this episode to learn more about this crisis and what it means for our culture. Stick around to th...

In aptitude tests, men pale in comparison to women in all categories except for two: abstract thought and aggression (or “vision/drive”). Men, your role is to be the vision keeper. Part of being a good husband, father, and leader is being able to develop and encourage a noble vision for all that is within your field. What if a son, for example, not only had a father, but had a father who held visi...