Brave Men Podcast with Paul Louis Cole

This is the craziest story anyone has ever heard. How the great, great grandson of slaves became a follower of Christ – inherited the massive soup kettle his ancestors prayed under – then met the great, great grandson of the plantation owners of his family. An inspirational and courageous word on racial harmony, the power of faith and how friendships are strengthened and maintained. Will Ford and...

Jon Tyson is a global thought leader who courageously speaks into the lives of thousands of leaders across America and the world. In this enlightening conversation with Paul and his son Pastor Brandon Cole, Jon dives deep into the swirling convergence of faith and culture. A remarkable and vulnerable look at our world and its complexities. Jon is a noted author and the pastor of Church of the City...

Lt. Col. Allen West (ret.) is a hero in battle and a courageous leader in politics and faith. He is a former Congressman and is now the elected Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Col. West speaks with strength and clarity into the moral morass of our culture today.  How does a man navigate this world with faith and wisdom? How do we work our jobs, live our lives and yet maintain a powerful...

A powerful word and devotional on the core issues of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on America. This will bring perspective, hope and courage to your life and walk. This is one to share with others. Paul Louis Cole is the President of the Christian Men’s Network and hosts various media outreaches including the BraveMen podcast. CMN is a global discipleship movement that helps leaders disciple men...

Lt. Col. Oliver North (ret) is a combat decorated U.S. Marine, #1 best-selling author, founder of a small business and holder of three U.S. patents. For seventeen years he was a syndicated columnist and host of “War Stories” on FOX News Channel. The only friend of Brave Men that’s been targeted for assassination by Abu Nidal, Col. North is a man of courage and hope. He’s coordinated hostage rescue...

Sean Smith came out of the streets of Oakland a bitter, rage filled young man after his dad was shot and killed by a police officer. In the midst of his darkest hours he found wholeness in his life by finding faith in Jesus Christ. His transformation shocked the city and then his testimony and preaching shook cities. The powerful life and dramatic story of Sean Smith will inspire, entertain and en...

Nick Stumbo is the Executive Director of Pure Desire, a ministry dedicated to being a safe place for hope and healing from the effects of sexual brokenness. Through small group resources for men, women, and teens, on-site or online counseling, training events, and ministry partnerships, Pure Desire is bringing the strength of sexual integrity men across the nation. Not only is Nick the Exec Dir bu...

A raging porn addiction almost destroyed James and Teri’s marriage. It did end his career and growing popularity as a pastor. From the heights of a burgeoning global ministry to the depths of shame and degradation James Craft is a powerful living testimony to the grace of God, the love of a praying wife … and the professional help of a mentor. In the middle of a global ministry James’s porn habit...

Blaine Bartel’s story sounds like a fictional movie. It is the most amazing and provocative story of a man’s rise to fame as a star in the evangelical world and, then tragically, a deadly, crashing descent into the secret sexual underworld of America and total ruin of his life, his family and his future. Then … somehow, it started coming back. Many said, “Impossible.” But, here’s the real story. I...

Louis Zamperini was an honored American World War ll hero. His story of faith, forgiveness and surviving the tortures of a Japanese prison became the basis for the bestselling book and movie, “Unbroken”. Luke Zamperini is his son and heads up the Louis Zamperini Foundation which takes the amazing story of his dad to schools and young people across the nation. Louis Zamperini was a 1936 Berlin Olym...

Samuel Rodriguez Jr. is the pastor of New Season LA in Downey California. He is a pastor, movie producer, author and human rights activist. He is the president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference which connects over 40,000 Hispanic churches and organizations. Dr. Rodriguez is one of America’s most significant Christian leaders, speaking often on national news programs, in nume...

Dr. Jim Garlow is the Founder and CEO of Well Versed, Inc. He is an author, communicator, commentator, historian, cultural observer and has served most of his adult life as a pastor. Garlow has written 19 books, most recently Well Versed: Biblical Answers to Today’s Tough Issues and This Precarious Moment: Six Urgent Steps That Will Save You, Your Family And Our Country. For over two decades Jim p...

David Barton is the Founder of WallBuilders, a national pro- family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage. A national news organization has described him as “America’s historian,” and Time Magazine called him “a hero to millions – including some powerful politicians.” In fact, Newsmax named him as one...

Chris Broussard helps shape the narrative of the world we live in. He is a sports analyst and commentator for Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports Radio. He is best known for his coverage of the NBA and his nationally syndicated program “The Odd Couple” with Rob Parker. Previously, he worked for The New York Times, ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com, Chris is a man with great wisdom that has come by years of e...

Demario Davis is one of the leading players in the National Football League. He’s a ferocious hitting All-pro linebacker for the New Orleans Saints. Demario is also hitting fatherlessness and urban issues in our culture with the same ferocity. He is the founder of Devoted Dreamers Foundation that inspires young men to live the life God intended for them. Davis grew up in one of the poorest regions...

Matt Hammitt is a singer, songwriter and author. While lead singer for the highly successful band Santus Real, Matt wrote a song about how men need to lead their family. It was called "Lead Me" and became a huge hit. The problem was, he wasn't living it in his marriage. After years of struggling through singing the song in concerts but not living it at home he came to a massive crossroads. That st...

Paul interviews Season Two co-host Brian Boyd on the ups and downs of business and life. A few years ago, at the same time that Brian was selling a thriving business in New York and transitioning into his next project, his wife Fran is diagnosed with cancer. It was a shock. Now in his late 40's Brian has to navigate being a care-giver, building a new business, and pivoting his mindset to a new way...

Rob Carman is a leadership specialist. He travels the globe teaching servant-leadership to groups and denominations. After building a massive church in Albuquerque, New Mexico he stumbled into a deep well of depression. In the midst of achieving his dreams he had worked so hard for – he ended up in the hospital with clinical depression. This is the fascinating story of a journey from nothing to su...

John Eldredge is internationally known from his classic book, Wild at Heart. With millions of readers around the world, John has become a leading voice for those who are wondering about Jesus and for those desiring to follow Jesus Christ with a passion. He and his family are fully engaged in the Ransomed Heart Ministry and create content for men and for women. They hold retreats on a regular basis...

Jim Ramos is the director and founder of Men in the Arena. He is a noted speaker and podcaster and has become a leading voice in the men’s movement with a strong emphasis on the mentoring of men. He is the author of nine books including the ever popular Field Guide – A Bathroom Book for Men. Jim speaks into the darkness of a man’s heart – and how to become clean and live in freedom from shame and...

Stephen Mansfield is a NY Times best-selling author, a renowned speaker and an executive coach to leaders in business and politics. His best selling book, “Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men” is a modern classic. But, all of this came out of the crucible of horrendous personal devastation. Stephen gets vulnerable and real in a strong conversation about manhood, faith and identity. You can see Stephen’s...

The corona crisis and stay in place orders have exposed a tragic and sinister underside to the hearts of men. For millions of women and children around the world, the stay-in-place declarations have become a stay-in-hell declaration. Domestic violence has surged across America and around the world. Paul strongly explores the answers in this special edition of Brave Men. Men are in need of a spirit...

Chad Hennings is a three-time Super-Bowl champion and on BraveMen today he helps us navigate the game of manhood. Chad is an All-American football player, Outland Trophy winner, Air Force Academy graduate and the author of It Takes Commitment, Rules of Engagement, and Forces of Character. Chad is also a businessman and dad whose philanthropic community efforts have put him at the forefront of help...

Ron Kardashian had to overcome difficult health issues as a young man and in doing that became one of the leading fitness coaches and speakers on health in the world. He’s a celebrated author and life coach who helps people build a new self-image as an overcomer and champion. He’s not close to the other Kardashians but they’re from the same old country family. Ron heads up an organization that fig...

John Tesh has a tattoo on his left arm. Today – we find out what it says. John was one of the most successful television personalities in the nation when he walked away to follow his love of music. Now he’s considered one of the premier composers and music artists in the world. In fact, John wrote the theme to many of the sports themes we’ve all heard including the theme for the NBA on NBC, “Round...