Forged

What does it really take to become a strong Christian man? Pastors Zach Fontaine and Pastor Paul Daugherty of Victory Church in Tulsa tackle challenging questions about biblical manhood, marriage, leadership, healing, fatherhood, and trusting God through difficult seasons. From navigating conflict in marriage to finding your own faith and believing in God's promises when life doesn't make sense, t...

What do you do when you’ve planned, prepared, and worked with excellence, but still face problems completely outside your control? The story behind the new Springs Christian Academy and Springs Church Facility in Winnipeg, Canada is about far more than construction. It’s a story of faith under pressure, stewardship, unexpected setbacks, generational vision, and trusting God when the outcome is out...

ORGED: Men’s conference: A gathering of men committed to becoming stronger together. Get your tickets here: https://springschurch.com/menofsprings/ Are we truly just one generation away from the complete extinction of Christianity? History proves that a culture doesn't take centuries to abandon its faith, it can happen in the blink of an eye. In this episode of the Forged Podcast, Zach and André c...

We sit down with mental health coach Jason Tyler McLean to unpack one of the most intense survival stories we've ever heard. Jason opens up about his battle with addiction, the destruction of his ego, and the miraculous moment his gun jammed during a suicide attempt. He also breaks down his motorcycle crash that propelled him to dedicate his life to helping others. This episode gets straight into...

Are you being discipled by Jesus or the algorithm? Most of us check our phones hundreds of times a day without a second thought. But what if that endless scrolling is doing more than just wasting time? What if it's actually reshaping your theology, rewiring your brain, and subtly replacing your time with God? Zach and Andre hit the hard truth about social media addiction. We break down the psychol...

In this episode of the Forged Podcast, Zach Fontaine sits down with Shawn Black, founder of Sheepdog Brew Co., for a raw conversation about what it actually takes to be a man of faith in today's world. Proverbs tells us that iron sharpens iron, and this discussion proves exactly why strong Christian brotherhood is the ultimate catalyst for personal and professional growth. Shawn spent over a decad...

Does screaming on a street corner actually bring anyone to Jesus? In this episode of the Forged Podcast, we are reacting to two powerful clips that challenge how we handle faith, anger, and the unexpected trials of life. First, we break down the aggressive "turn or burn" tactics of modern street preachers. While they might be passionate, we dive into the scriptures to show why leading with fear an...

Fear, Grace & Suffering: 3 Truths Every Christian Needs  Forged with Zach Fontaine

Have you ever prayed, believed with all your heart, and still saw absolutely no change? It’s one of the hardest and most isolating places to be in your faith journey. In this episode, Zach and Andre tackle the tough questions: Can your life experiences actually deceive your faith? What do you do when your reality completely contradicts what God promised? We dive deep into why the brokenness of thi...

Are you experiencing the peace of God, or simply distracting yourself long enough to forget what hurts? In this episode, we talk about one of the most overlooked struggles in modern Christianity: using social media, television, gaming, achievement, work, money, and constant stimulation as substitutes for genuine spiritual peace. Entertainment is not automatically sinful. Relaxing is not wrong. But...

Can sin cancel grace? In this episode of the Forged Podcast, Andre and I sit down to talk about one of the biggest questions in Christianity: Can you lose your salvation? Many believers live with the fear that one mistake, season of doubt, or moment of weakness could undo everything Jesus accomplished. But if salvation is truly a gift, can it be taken away every time we fall short? We discuss the...

Andre and I talk about one of the biggest questions Christians wrestle with: Is Grace a license to sin?   God’s mercy is greater than our failures. But grace was never given so we could stay trapped in the same sin Jesus came to free us from. We talk about why so many people treat grace like permission, why sin still produces death, and why real grace should lead to freedom, repentance, and transf...

I sit down with my good friend Matt Hnatuk for a conversation that went a lot deeper than I expected. We talked about fatherhood, biblical manhood, raising sons and daughters, building a legacy, and the importance of having godly men around you. Matt shares how he intentionally created a moment for his sons as he stepped from boyhood into manhood, and it opened up a bigger conversation about what...

Just because a man looks strong from the outside doesn’t mean he is strong on the inside. 🤔 Are you building a facade for public approval, or are you doing the heavy lifting in private where no one is watching? In this episode of Forged, Zach sits down with Andre Fontaine and Matt Allan to break down the illusion of modern strength. They dive into why biblical giants like King David and Elijah ex...

Everybody wants more. More responsibility. More influence. More opportunities. More impact. But very few people stop and ask: Do I actually have the capacity to carry it? In this episode of Forged, I sit with Devon, Kids Director at Springs Church, to unpack the connection between ownership, leadership, faith, and personal growth. Why God can't steer a parked ship, the difference between problems...

Series Recap: Ambassadors | Forged with Zach Fontaine with Michala Stannard

Forged Special: The Ambassador's Appeal 3.5 Forged with Zach Fontaine

Saved But Still Struggling Forged with Zach Fontaine Guest Angela Brandt

Saved But Still Struggling Forged with Zach Fontaine Guests Michala Stannard and Andre Fontaine

The Internet Never Forgets Forged with Zach Fontaine and Guest Paul Davis

Forged With Zach Fontaine and Andre Fontaine

Would You Want You As a Leader?  Forged with Zach Fontaine & Chris Goede

Your Biggest Leadership Challenge with Jeremy Foster Forged with Zach Fontaine

What Your Tone Says About You! | Forged with Zach Fontaine

with Andre Fontaine