The Noble Man

Not all in the church are "preachers," but elders who lead in some aspects of pastoral teaching provide the Pastor with more availability to shepherd the whole congregation. Early in his role as a pastor, Carl Peyton was a "bi-vocational pastor." He needed help leading his congregation! In this podcast, Carl shares his experience of finding men who are called to lead in a non-traditional role.   M...

How do churches welcome every guy, from every background in every situation? Marriage, never married, divorced... many churches have not adapted their young adult and/or singles ministries to meet the evolving statistics of marital status.   Mentioned in this podcast:   Table for One Ministries   Lifeway Research articles: The Preaching Style That Reaches Young Adults   How Do You Deal With Cohabi...

While sharing his personal testimony, Bill Fulkerson reminds us of the importance of being on mission wherever we are in our career. Mentioned in this podcast: First Baptist Church • Park Street BetterMan Noble Warriors YouTube channel Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry!  Click here to donate

This podcast comes from a Crawford's timely and powerful message that he preached at an Iron Sharpens Iron conference in 2007.   Mentioned in this podcast:   * Courage rests upon a clear assignment from God. * Courage rests upon the assurance of God's presence. * Courage rests upon focused determination. * Courage is resourced and driven by the word of God.   Crawford Loritts   Noble Warriors YouT...

So many young men have been changed by great coaching. The impact from great coaches goes even deeper when their influence is Christ-centered. Steve Chromy shares how God led him to have a heart for reaching men with the love of Jesus.   Mentioned in this podcast:   Mount Hermon Baptist Church - Danville, VA   The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman   Noble Warriors YouTube channel   No...

After talking about Josh's role as a new father, Mike and Josh discuss David Murrow's book, Why Men Hate Going to Church. Christianity is the only world religion with a chronic shortage of men. David Murrow identifies the barriers to male participation and explains why it’s so hard to motivate men who are already in the church.   Mentioned in this podcast: Olive Baptist Church - Pensacola, FL   3...

What is it like to grow up in the Noble Warriors family? In this podcast Tim, Ben, Zach and Hannah reflect on the past 20 years and how their parents, and the ministry, have influenced their upbringing.   You’re Invited to the Noble Warriors 20th Anniversary!   Watch on the Noble Warriors YouTube channel   Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate

Join Mike and Stacy in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Noble Warriors! In this podcast, they answer many questions that describe the history of Noble Warriors, the impact it has made on discipling men as well as how it became a ministry that the whole family participated in.   Mentioned in this podcast:   You’re Invited to the Noble Warriors 20th Anniversary!   In the Beginning - Noble Warrior...

Events of having rites of passage for boys entering manhood used to be a common sense part of societies for thousands of years. It unfortunately has been sorely missing from Western culture and we have witnessed the impact it has had. ​Coach Dan Smith started Voyage Rites in 2024 to spark a movement of rites of passage, equipping fathers and mentors with faith-based tools to guide boys into biblic...

Just because the summer church attendance can be sporadic does not mean men’s ministry needs to take a break! Josh Dickens is the Minister of Next Steps at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. Mike and Josh continue to evaluate the book, Pastoring Men and the importance of getting the lead pastor on board with supporting the men’s ministry in the church.   Mentioned in this podcast: Olive B...

Mike and Reverend Sellman talk about what it looks like to plant a church by investing in men. Mentioned in this podcast:   My Redeemer Lives Baptist Church   SBCVirginia   Noble Warriors YouTube channel   Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate

Although holding a "Big Men's Event" can be important for any men's ministry, that should only be the beginning! There are so many activities and strategies for discipleship throughout the year. Josh Dickens is the Minister of Next Steps at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. Mike and Josh discuss the foundations of the men's ministry at Olive and how the team at Olive can reach every man...

Growing up without a good fatherly influence, Kyle Reno witnessed how Jesus changed the life of his high school coach. This eventually led to Kyle being discipled, not just by his coach, but by his "spiritual father." Today, Kyle is senior pastor for Crossgates Church in Brandon, Mississippi.   Mentioned in this podcast: 2025 Noble Warriors Men’s Conference – Yorktown April 5, 2025   BetterMan   C...

Does your tattoo have a story? Al Dayhoff has a unique approach to listening and ministering to people.   Mentioned in this podcast:   Evangelize Today Ministries   Tattoos Telling the Secrets of the Soul   Noble Warriors YouTube channel   Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate

As a husband, father, and mentor, Steve Fitzhugh guides men towards achieving success and finding God's plan for their lives. Steve's stories of his experiences in the National Football League serve as a powerful tool to motivate and inspire others.   Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Men’s Conference March 15, 2025   PowerMoves https://SteveFitzhugh.com   Noble Warriors YouTube channel  ...

Dave Wilson and his wife Ann are hosts of FamilyLife Today, FamilyLife’s nationally-syndicated radio program. Dave has been a pastor, author, Hall of Fame college quarterback, and nationally-touring speaker. He wears a lot of hats, but it’s his singular passion for enriching lives through spreading the Word and wisdom of God.   Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Men’s Conference March 15, 2...

Nate Larkin is the founder of the Samson Society which works in the community of Christian men to help them recover from their addictions. Nate is also a published author of several books including a book entitled: Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood.   Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Men’s Conference February 22, 2025   The Samson Society   Samson and the P...

Ken Bevel is a former American Marine Corps officer, pastor and actor who co-starred in the 2008 film Fireproof and the 2011 film Courageous. He serves as the Connections & Local Missions Pastor at Sherwood Baptist Church.   Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Men’s Conference February 22, 2025   Sherwood Baptist Church   Kendrick Brothers Productions   Noble Warriors YouTube channel   N...

Chris Harper is also known as a Chief Story Teller! He and Mike talk about what multi-generational discipleship means in a "pre-Christian culture." Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Leader's Conference January 14, 2025 https://noblewarriors.org/event/leaders/ BetterMan The Toxic War on Masculinity book   The Toxic War on Masculinity podcasts: https://noblewarriors.podbean.com/e/the-toxic-w...

After retirement Mike Rakes felt the Holy Spirit leading him to be more involved in leadership in the Parkway Baptist Church Men's Ministry. God has produced much fruit through Mike's obedience! This is the fifth podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA. Mentioned in this podcast: Parkway Baptist Church Pouring Into Others (feat. Calum Jacobs) |...

Calum Jacobs gives his testimony of how his life was changed forever because of Jesus. The men of Parkway started pouring their lives into Calum, leading him to realize how a life with Christ can heal the brokenness in Calum’s life! This is the first podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA.   Mentioned in this podcast:   Parkway Baptist Church  ...

Rachel Jacobs describes how her whole household has changed after her husband became a disciple of Jesus. This is the second podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA.   Mentioned in this podcast:   Parkway Baptist Church   Better Man   Noble Warriors YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@noblewarriorsva   Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded...

God will often stir the hearts of men when they hear they are not alone in their struggles! Nolan Morris shares his testimony and how being authentic and transparent helps men find a place in ministry. This is the third podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA.   Mentioned in this podcast:   Pouring Into Others (feat. Calum Jacobs) | Episode 134...

There needs to be some intentional "planting" before you can have an "organic" ministry. Derek Futrell is the lead pastor of Parkway Baptist Church, where the men's ministry has been growing at a bountiful rate! This is the fourth podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA.   Mentioned in this podcast:   Seasons of a Leader’s Life: Learning, Leadin...

Roland Warren provides a unique vision for the future of the pro-life movement in his latest book: The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must be Pro Abundant Life. In this book he explains why just being pro-life is not enough to end abortion.   Mentioned in this podcast:   Roland Warren   Order his latest book: The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must be Pro Abundant Life   Roland Warren books   Ca...