GreatMan Podcast

This week on the GreatMan Podcast, we're reposting our most popular episode of all time. If you missed it last year, be sure to dig in as Stephen shares actionable strategies for tackling tough issues. Know a man who could benefit from this week's show? Share the link with him! Porn and masturbation program a man’s soul. They train the body and emotions in a negative direction. You don’t have to s...

Men are rapidly shaped by the things they see. Stories of noble friendships, comrades in battles, great sacrifices, brilliant artists… watching and reading these stories inspire and ennoble us. At the same time, being glued to the news cycle or watching trash entertainment also affects us. In this episode, Stephen urges men to become intentional about what they put before their eyes. Pull back, an...

When we deny ourselves, it forces to the surface the things that are lurking in our souls. Fasting and self-denial shove to the forefront those things that produce defeat in our lives. Try it, and observe for yourself. What does fasting produce in you? Feelings of anger? Self-pity? Insatiable appetite for food, sex, drink? In this episode, Stephen suggests how fasting can be an effective way of co...

We live in the #MeToo era, an age that’s largely characterized by the sweeping uncovering of sexual abuse – far more cases than most men were aware of. In the midst of this cultural revolution, in which women are speaking out and harmful industries are getting cleaned up, some men are taking offense. Stephen’s noticed a backlash from some men who seem to react as if the #MeToo movement is an assau...

“The tragedy of life is what dies inside of a man while he lives,” said Albert Schweitzer. There is a spirt in a man that’s meant to be strong and bold. It’s intended to guide, empower, and ennoble. How you live either strengthens or weakens the manly spirit within you. In this episode, Stephen challenges men with the question, “Are you dying? Or are you gaining strength?” See Privacy Policy at ht...

Porn tells men that they’re desired by every woman (and that the women, themselves, often aren’t even aware of their own desires). Well, that’s a lie. Sadly, believing this lie has caused an incredible number of men to behave in completely lewd, disgraceful, and immoral ways, as the recent news cycle has brought to light. Men, let these accusations be a sobering reminder: what you pour into your m...

Porn and masturbation program a man’s soul. They train the body and emotions in a negative direction. You don’t have to share a moral or religious conviction to recognize porn and masturbation’s destructive forces. But there is good news. Science shows us that new habits can be developed in as little as 21 days. In this episode, Stephen shares some strategies to help men overcome these hidden addi...

Whether you’re looking to fill your own Christmas list or shop for the men in your life, do not miss this list of Stephen’s top 11 books for men. Amazon links below… Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men by Stephen Mansfield Building Your Band of Brothers by Stephen Mansfield (Kindle, Paperback) Wild at Heart by John Eldredge Healing the Masculine Soul: God's Restoration of Men to Real Manhood by Gordon D...

One of the greatest powers a man has is the power of his words, particularly when those words are backed by character and judgement. The words that you speak and the way you embed words in the souls of others matters. Many of you will have opportunities to put this into practice as you spend time with family during Christmas and New Year’s. Stephen shares advice on how to speak into the lives of t...

One of the unique powers of manhood is the power of story: the power to ignite. Every man has the ability to learn and master stories. If your family doesn’t have moving, ennobling stories of its own, then you can learn and share the stories of others. What stories will you use to enrich those in your lives? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle,” said Philo of Alexandria. In this podcast, Stephen addresses a key truth: every man is fighting a great battle. But how do you recognize the battle? How do you fight it? And, most importantly, how do you WIN? In just twelve minutes, Stephen will walk you through the four steps of fighting your own battle. It all begins when you decide to...

There are four things that every man should set aside time for. Stephen describes in this podcast how he’s seen a negligence of these four things lead to the absolute devastation of a man’s family. Single guys, yes, this applies to you, too. Stephen’s focus in this episode extends beyond husbands and fathers, including all men. While these four action items may seem unusual or disparate, men have...

Every single person listening to this podcast has enough opportunity for bitterness to ruin their lives. One of the great battles a man fights is the battle to rescue his soul from this poisonous force. Bitterness drains masculinity from men, it causes them to fail, become weak, and retreat from becoming the best they could be. Negatively speaking, it’s one of the most powerful forces in the soul...

In Hollywood, sexual favors as a path to greater exposure is a standard feature, Stephen’s heard from many friends in the industry. The Harvey Weinstein scandal, of course, has brought even greater attention to this injustice. In this podcast, Stephen examines why any noble definition of manhood has to include a belief that a man’s role is to protect women. He also takes a closer look at how porno...

Stephen Paddock, the killer who murdered dozens from the 32nd floor of a hotel in Las Vegas, was well-off with seemingly no complaints in the world. And yet he carried out the worst mass shooting in American history – a tragedy that caught his own brother by complete surprise. Guys, if you are walking without a band of brothers, you are in danger. Loneliness is an absolute epidemic in our society....

Most men deal with anger. Men are not unique to experiencing anger, of course. Yet society doesn’t often give guys an opportunity to express their feelings. So, the hurt that masks anger, gets stuffed down and packed away, frequently showing up later in the form of depression or violent rage. Stephen’s seen how unmasking this hurt has set men free, making them better husbands, fathers, and friends...

Most men are preoccupied with the amount of time it takes to do some of the manly things they ought to be doing (like reading good books and building a band of brothers). “How do you find the time?” is one of the questions Stephen gets asked most as he speaks to men around the world. Guys, if you want to be a better husband... a better father... you’ve got to take take care of yourself first so th...

When it's all said and done, the story of Hurricane Harvey will be a story of men taking action. Men took responsibility. They didn't wait for permission. They didn't wait for Superman. They didn't wait for the officials to show up. Men took action. In this first episode of The GreatMan Podcast, Stephen celebrates the stories of men banding together to respond to the incomprehensible devastation w...