GreatMan Podcast

Fatherhood is a refining and revealing role. Whether you are a father or have yet to become one, the motives behind your decisions as you walk through family life will eventually surface for everyone to see. Today, JT brings Chris Tyrrell, an old podcasting buddy, back to the mic to share his experience going from the pinnacle of a live music career to a stay-at-home dad of four girls. The shared...

In this roundtable episode with JT McCraw, Anthony Flemons, and Stephen Mansfield, the guys talk about upcoming pivots in the podcast, the roles each of them will play, and the what to expect from GreatMan in 2026 and beyond. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Poli...

Holding a moderate, nuanced view of women is harder than the extremes — it's easier to antagonize or idolize than to see clearly. Women are susceptible to corruption, violence, betrayal, and anger—just like men are. When we stop expecting perfection from our complementary counterparts, we begin to see them for who they are: image-bearers of God. To do this, we must listen without defensiveness, le...

For most of ancient history, women were cast as treacherous and weakness-inducing — a view the Judeo-Christian tradition directly subverted by elevating women to authority, granting them enhanced rights, and honoring them as vessels of divine purpose. Though women have never held more cultural standing than they do today, the attitude toward them by unhealthy men still reeks of ancient prejudice;...

Is your situation really "complicated," or are you just morally compromised? Do you have a value system you live by, or do you prefer to float in the "complications?" Are you unwilling to let others call you on your decisions? How much information do you actually need to make a moral decision? All of these questions, and more, in this episode of the GreatMan Podcast with Anthony Flemons and JT McC...

"It's complicated." It sounds thoughtful. It sounds nuanced. But it's really just a dodge. Men often avoid making moral decisions by employing what they think is an explanation, but is really a deflection. Most moral issues aren't actually that complex; we just don't want to pay the price that a clear answer would demand. In this episode, Stephen challenges you to uncomplicate your moral vision an...

What happens to a man when he stops believing tomorrow can be better than today? Men over 55 make up 28% of suicide deaths despite being only 12% of the population — and at the core of that crisis is a loss of FutureVision. In this episode, JT and Anthony explore what it means to have a "why" big enough to sustain you, the role of faith and load-bearing friendships in keeping that vision alive, an...

Every man has felt it — that slow, creeping emptiness that sets in when you've lost sight of where you're headed. For some men, this can be a death sentence. Conversely, when you have a clear picture of where you're going, your whole life starts moving toward it. It's time to stop drifting and start believing in the power of tomorrow. Don't let your potential die out. Stoke it with FutureVision. C...

What are you willing to die for? Because the answer to that question shapes how you live every single day. This week, Anthony and JT look at Thomas — history's favorite doubter — and find something most men miss: a man who had counted the cost and was ready to pay it. Complete with a phone-a-theologian segment to settle a scriptural disagreement, this very candid conversation leaves nothing off th...

You may be familiar with the age-old story from the Bible of “doubting Thomas,” but do you know about Thomas’ stunning response to Jesus about the death of his friend Lazarus? As we examine the life and character of Thomas, we see a man who was radically committed to his friends and his cause. Just as all of the apostles had to decide so many years ago, we must ask ourselves today: Who am I willin...

Preserving our stories passes on not only our memories, but our greatest victories and our boldest warnings. These moments—ordinary and extraordinary—carry the weight of identity, connection, and belonging simply by being remembered and shared. In this episode, Anthony and Producer Jonas talk about the importance of sharing our stories, not always for the sake of teaching, but for the sake of the...

Story is how we absorb meaning—not just entertainment, but something that reaches deep into the soul and shapes who we become. Using concepts from his book, "Men on Fire," Stephen explores why heritage matters, how the stories of those who came before us fuel greatness in future generations, and why now is the time to write yours down. With tools like print-on-demand publishing more accessible tha...

In this episode, JT and Anthony take the conversation of courage from the situational to the relational. Courage is practiced in seemingly small ways, through daily acts like telling the truth, owning your mistakes, and setting boundaries. When you consistently choose discipline over comfort and show up even when you don’t feel like it, you’re preparing yourself for the moments that truly matter—b...

Courage isn’t something you scramble to find in a crisis—it’s a decision made long before the moment arrives, forged by preparing your soul for what may be asked of you. Drawing on powerful stories of history’s bravest, including a gripping account from Stephen Mansfield’s book, " The Faith of the American Soldier ," Stephen explores how courage means standing between danger and the innocent, faci...

Dr. Lee Warren’s life experience includes multiple traumatic events, from serving in the Iraq War (conducting over 200 brain surgeries over 125 days) and returning home with PTSD, to an unwanted divorce and the horrific death of his teenage son, Mitch. By 2013, his faith and future felt fragile as hopelessness shadowed his daily routine. Then Dr. Warren shifted his mindset from patient to surgeon...

Men are uniquely wired for systemizing, problem-solving, focus, and action. What's more, the brain is constantly reshaped by what you repeatedly do, meaning habits like mindless entertainment, doom-scrolling, and porn can quietly rewire it in destructive ways. The good news: your brain remains moldable for life, and the instrument inside your skull can always be sharpened by the choices you make e...

Do you have a "third place?" A place separate from home, separate from work, where you can know other men and be known? Third places promote real conversations, repeated interaction, and sustained relationships. More than just somewhere you can go to see a familiar face and make small talk, a third place is an intentional environment that calls you higher while providing essential community. Join...

Across the country, employers, business owners, and leaders are seeing value in bringing men together for a transformational time of leadership development. As little as a 30-minute lunchtime discussion has the power to transform homes, businesses, and lives of men at staggering rates. Now the question becomes: What communities are you a part of where you could start a group dedicated to bringing...

Currently focused on reaching veterans who suffer from trauma, suicidal ideations, addiction, and post-traumatic stress, Greg is called to minister to those who serve us. A church pastor from Southern California, Greg left to concentrate on the unique moral, spiritual, and leadership development needs of those in America’s armed forces and has served for over 25 years. To those at the tip of the c...

You can’t become all God is calling you to be while walking in fear—whether it’s fear of rejection, success, commitment, or being fully known. In this episode, JT and Anthony expose that what you protect out of fear will ultimately control you ("The little foxes spoil the vines” —Song of Solomon 2:15). With practical steps to name your fear, confront it through intentional exposure, rewrite the na...

Most fears are formed through life experiences—but they are not you; they are attachments, enemies working like hidden time bombs against your destiny. Learn how to identify your core fears, separate from them, declare war on them, and attack them through prayer, wise counsel, and slow, controlled exposure—because GreatMen don’t make peace with fear; they confront it. LEARN MORE: Website:  ht...

You were chosen for this moment in time. Will you rise to meet and understand it, or shrink back to let it overtake you? In this episode, JT and Anthony call men to understand their moment, lead courageously, and become the antidote to chaos, not contributors to it. They help frame freedom as responsibility, strength without abuse, and leadership that first cares for the soul and then guides other...

If there's one truth we can count on, it's that there has never been a time like this. Throughout history, men were challenged to rise to the occasion. Be it through enduring hardship, leading their families, elevating morale, or pioneering adventure, men have changed the course of history by meeting the demands of their times. We are living in an age of great transformation and restructuring, and...

It takes risk to pursue real connection, and many guys are shying away from it. Showing up as a grounded, communicative man with boundaries, direction, and something to offer beyond your needs is crucial in today's dating environment. JT and Anthony unpack why relationships don’t give you purpose but reveal it, why rejection isn’t failure, and why listening to understand (not to fix) is the mark o...

Many men have lost the art of romance. Young and old men alike don't know how to win over or date a woman. With a declining birthrate in the U.S. and majority of nations worldwide, there is more at stake than just ending up a bachelor. Men, it's time to rekindle the spark in your soul that seeks a fulfilling romantic relationship. In prioritizing romance, you also just might help the next generati...