E3 Underground

We recently saw a video on social media where a variety of men were asked the question, "mom, wife, or daughter?" Men were then to choose which of the three was a higher priority and state why. The answers varied- some chose mom because she gave birth to them, cared for them, helped and supported growing up. Others chose wife, stating she is his life partner. Still others picked daughter...

Welcome back for Part two of our trail life interview with Mark Hancock. If you missed the last episode, make sure you check that out and then come back to hear the last part of our interview. In our interview today, Mark shares questions that boys always ask and why having answers to these questions is important for parents and programs. Mark discusses the importance of having men in leadership a...

Welcome to the 1st episode of 2025! We are excited to bring you an interview today with special guest Mark Hancock. Mark is the CEO of Trail Life USA and has joined us to share about this amazing program across the United States. Mark shares many of the challenges that men and boys face and how society fails to provide the opportunities we need to grow and develop into the Biblical men we were cre...

What are some of the struggles of the church today? What impact does inclusion have on churches? What does persecution look like in America and are Christians ready for it? Join us this week for part two Joel's guest, Kevin Lewis, answers these questions (and many more). Kevin Lewis is a husband, father, attorney, with his own law office and non-profit in California. Want more information abo...

What are some of the struggles of the church today? What impact does inclusion have on churches? What does persecution look like in America and are Christians ready for it? Join us this week as Joel's guest, Kevin Lewis, answers these questions (and many more). Kevin Lewis is a husband, father, attorney, with his own law office and non-profit in California. Want more information about the fre...

In part 2 of "Understanding and Improving Our Conversations on Abortion", Joel and guest Seth Drayer, Vice President of "Created Equal" discuss arguments for abortion and how Christians can have better conversations about abortion. Joel and Seth discuss whether men can and should have a "say" in legalization of abortion, whether abortion is loving and prevents sufferi...

This is a conversation you don't want to miss! We have a special release of a two part series that needed to get out ASAP! This week, Joel meets with Seth Drayer, Vise President of "Created Equal". In their conversation, Joel and Seth discuss the topic of abortion, including common misconceptions, and definitions and terms commonly used to confuse the topic. Joel and Seth lay a foun...

How does our worldview impact how we vote? This week on E3Underground, join us for our first episode of season two! Joel is joined by Ben Quine from Christians Engaged in a conversation on voting, politics, and how Biblical Worldview plays an important part in how we vote. Ben and Joel talk through the responsibility of voting, one-issue voting, and the troubling statistics of how few people vote-...

Join us for our last episode of the season! This week, Joel meets with Quinton Britt, a retired Marine who discusses the importance of knowing our identity and where to place our identity. Quentin shares about his current role in hospital ministry, his role as a father, and his job in the Corps- how each of these was shaped and informed by his identity, not the other way around. If you've enj...

This week we have special guest, Cultural Apologist and Professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Paul Gould. Paul shares how he entered the field of apologetics and the work he has contributed to the field. Join Joel and Paul as they discuss how, as creations, we are  to also be creative. They dive into a conversation on the importance of and lost appreciation/ wonder for the world around us....

In this week's 10 minute SitRep, join takes a look at the difference between what Christians are saved "from" and what Christians are saved "for".  Joel looks at two common topics Christians often mention when discussing salvation and analyzes how they line up to the Biblical message. 

This week, Join Joel and guest Glen Baker as they talk about what it looks like when learning to lead. Glen shares his experience as a laid back man, learning to listen to God's calling in his Life and learning to lead. He shares some incredible stories of being married to a  strong, independent, knowledgeable woman who lead many as an officer in the military and how they learned to lean into...

This week, Joel is joined by friend Ben McMahon. Ben shares 12 years of experience working in a juvenile detention facility, the struggles the young men experience, and how he tries to model his faith in his interactions. Joel and Ben talk about how the confusing times of teenage years is compounded by lies from society about what it means to be men, and the importance of the nuclear family. 

Join Joel in this week's strep, where he "airs-it-out" that men have a reputation for not changing dirty diapers. Joel challenges men this week to think about what deeper topics or situations men find themselves in that they would rather avoid, ignore, and let someone else handle- then to take the step to change their mentality.  Thank you for listening to the E3Underground! Would y...

Has it hit you? It's a Presidential election year! Listen to this week's strep where Joel talks about the upcoming election year and the mentality Christian men need to have going forward this year.  Buckle up, men. It's going to be a  year and heavy political season. Thank you for listening to the E3Underground! Would you take a moment to like, share, and follow us on social media?...

Before you listen to this podcast, you'll want to make sure you already listened to Part 1 from last week. We heard a powerful testimony from author and speaker, Amy Sun. Amy is the Director of Women’s Mentorship and Childhood Development Specialist with Legacy Family Ministry with an incredible story of God's work in her life and the life of her children. In Part two, Amy and Joel dive...

This week's podcast brings an incredibly testimony from author and speaker, Amy Sun. Amy is the Director of Women’s Mentorship and Childhood Development Specialist with Legacy Family Ministry with an incredible story of God's work in her life and the life of her children. While on the missionary field, Amy met and married her former husband. Here, she shares her experience of pain and su...

In the military, they teach you to be a "hard target" to know how to make yourself someone that the enemy won't attack. You're vigilant. You're prepared. For the next 6 minutes, Joel talks about the importance of this mentality to the Christian. Men- we must be hard targets for the sake of our walks with Christ, for our families, for our community. 

Join Joel &  Trevor Schalow, pastor of families. Trevor shares some of his experiences as a junior high pastor, a high school pastor, & now a  pastor of family ministries. Trevor shares some of the most common issues young men & women are dealing with, how we can walk through those challenges with them, and how we can pour into the next generation of believers.

By now, most people have already quit their New Year's resolutions, which is why resolutions are usually a waste of time.  That doesn't mean that you shouldn't try to better yourself. You should find a more effective method. Men cannot be static. We must constantly be getting better. On this week's SitRep, Joel talks about the need for men to identify their weaknesses & the...

Are you confident about your ability to talk to others about your faith? If the answer is no, don't feel bad; most Christians aren't.  Join Joel & Greg Koukl from Stand to Reason as they discuss Greg's new book, Street Smarts. Greg presents an easy strategy for how to talk to others about your faith without fear of looking foolish. Greg has been in ministry for over 30 years, he...

Joel and special guest Todd "the Family Man" discuss what it means to be a dad and what that looks like day to day. Todd brings encouragement and reality to being a dad and what it means to be a "good dad". Join Joel and Todd as they talk through some of the struggles and discouragement men face, and be encouraged with simple steps you can take. Learn more about Todd and his re...

In this week's SitRep, Joel talks about the need for men to prioritize reason over emotion, & how the failure to do so is detrimental to society. 

This week Joel talks with Lee Patterson, a financial advisor, about the responsibility men have to plan for the financial security of their family, how to be Godly stewards of our money, & how to get started on your financial plan.

This week is the beginning of "the SitRep." In this new series, Joel will address a specific issue & quickly walk through it & how we can respond. For the first episode, Joel responds to the ongoing war between Hamas & Israel, & how it represents the importance of worldview.