Building Men - A Ministry Podcast of Iron Sharpens Iron

Lee Mitchell of The Needle's Eye in Richmond, VA joins Brian, Rex and Thomas as they marvel at the massive transfer of wealth and wisdom taking place from one generation to another. 

Brian, Rex and Thomas discuss the mandate to serve others in the Name of Jesus as well as building trust in our own local church as the precursor to ministry leadership. 

Rex, Thomas and Brian share their stories and provoke one another not to retire but to refire. Rex leads the dialogue about courageously finishing strong and serving to the end. 

As we launch into a new church year this month, men's ministry remains relatively invisible. It is without question the least visible ministry that addresses the largest number of people. Brian, Rex and Thomas discuss how to navigate this challenge and what every man can do this fall to minister to men in his local church. 

Many men find themselves trapped in a cycle of simply surviving from one day to the next. In this episode, we identify the common roadblocks that keep you stuck and share practical tools to help you break free and move forward.

Pastor Matt Pousser joins Rex, Thomas and Brian as they share how men are doing in and around the local church? How is 2026 different and what is trending? Matt helps to lead The Point in Virginia. 

Only 1 in 9 Christian men has a late-night lifeline. We're here to help you change the odds. Tune in to learn how to forge a loyal, faith-driven circle of men who stand by you through thick and thin.

Pastor John Baldwin joins us as we dialogue on how Almighty God has 'built men for battle'.  The battle is for every man and not just the leader but we must equip men to engage and win the battle.

Paul Petit of Dallas Theological Seminary joins Brian, Rex and Thomas and they share about Paul’s new book about developing a Christ centered masculinity.

Matt Orrico and Josh Wiedenroth join Brian, Rex and Thomas as they dialgue on what it looks like to build men uo, not tear them down. Everyone wins when we build godly men. 

Brian, Rex and Thomas do a deep dive into I Corinthians 16:13 today. It reads, "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong" The guys process what this looks like for men in 2026.

Brian, Rex and Thomas do a deep dive into this short psalm and discover what God requires for a man to 'never be shaken'.

Rex, Thomas and Brian share how grandfathers must be 'intentional' if the life they live is to become the legacy they desire.  

David Stine, author of ' The Way of the Ox ', joins Brian, Rex and Thomas as they process together what it takes for a man to thrive and not just survive the storms of life.

It started with Adam in Genesis 3: and Brian, Rex and Thomas dialogue on how rejecting passivity remains a man's primary challenge

Rex, Thomas and Brian share Scripture and stories about grandfathering and the ongoing challenge to be careful to be intentional.

Thomas leads the conversation with Rex and Thomas on being a father of adult children and stewarding or voice and influence in this season of fathering.

Every day we are in a battle. Satan works overtime to try to take us out. You can win your battles.

Someone said - "My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived and let me watch him." Men the cape is optional but being a hero to your child is not. Today we take a simple look at the word FATHER.

Brian, Rex and Thomas discuss men's stress, temper, living unattached, frustration, and failures - with a deep dive into failure. Reminder that failure is not final! 

Men - Temptation always overpromises and under delivers today we will look at temptation and a few tools on dealing with it.

Thomas, Brian and Rex share their own stories and what they are learning about the growing frustration that Christian men seem to be experiencing in 2026.  

Rex, Brian and Thomas share their own experiences of brotherhood vs isolation and the importance of having the conviction and courage to invite a man to grab a cup of coffee.

Terrence Chatmon is an experienced CEO, both in the marketplace and at home with is wife and children He joins joins Brian, Rex and Thomas to dialogue about the responsibilities of men in both places. 

Fathers launch their children because this is the 'design of God'. See Psalm 127. But do we truly let them go? Rex, Thomas and Brian dialogue about what this looks like in 2026