GreatMan Podcast

This week, Stephen elaborates on an important point he made in a previous episode - the concept of backfiring bitterness. If you have anyone in your inner circle whom you resent, you are also resenting part of yourself. How exactly does this work? Listen in to find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some big changes are in store for GreatMan! We are proud to announce that our weekly podcast schedule is resuming again - but with some fresh new voices to add to it! Listen in as Stephen unveils the news with JT and Anthony, the co-hosts of our fellow podcast, Renovating Masculinity. You'll be hearing more from them soon! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

As men striving toward nobility, we should be bothered by things like recent satanic Grammy performances. What's more, we should be outraged by the injustice being done toward women when they are portrayed as servants and objects in our culture. We are told to ignore it in art, yet are called to action in the public square. Men, it is up to us to call out the hypocrisy and lift women up. See Priva...

Maintaining health, vitality, and purpose as one grows old has a lot to do with eating right and staying active, but everything to do with adopting the right mindset. It's tempting to believe that with old age comes a lack of responsibility. In fact, many men are throwing in the towel in their fifties, leaving the rest of their lives to become purposeless and unhealthy. As you advance in years, yo...

Honor is one of the most profound and intentional gifts you can give to someone in your life. What's more, in practicing honoring others, you may find it come right back to you. Listen in for some ways to initiate this righteous practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is an addiction creeping into American society that has the power to destroy lives. Online gambling has grown at staggering rates, and men are being pulled into its grasp. Studies show that gambling activates the same pleasure centers in the brain as sex. Do not let it take control of your life. Read the full article with current statistics here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

As one year comes to a close and a new year begins, anxieties often settle in about what the future might hold. While unpredictable political, economic, and social events rage on, be intentional to initiate practices in the lives of your family and community to ground yourselves. Take heart in these stories of those who persevered through uncertainty, and carry them with you into the new year.   S...

Guys, you need to be fully engaged in the holiday season - for yourself, those you lead, and those around you. Join us as we Revisit the December 2018 Episode of the GreatMan Podcast ("Owning The Holidays") for some quick encouragement and a challenge. May you be changed by the giving, loving, and celebrating of Christmas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Being surrounded by men doesn't equate to having a band of brothers. To build the latter, there are some deeper questions involved - Why is this person in my life in the first place? Can I depend on them for anything past our normal activities? Would they really be there for me when things go wrong? Join Stephen on this week's new podcast episode as he asks the tough questions that can lead to pro...

Do you have an apologetic for noble manhood? That word, "apologetic," comes from the Greek word "apologia," meaning "a formal defense of an opinion, position or action." If someone were to ask you what great manhood looks like, would you be prepared with a response? Would you be able to articulate your convictions? In this episode, Stephen lays a framework which we can use to explain our belief in...

Did you know that if you are “haunted by loneliness,” as Stephen says, the toll on your physical health is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day? According to a Harvard study, 61 percent of the young in the US self-report as being lonely. A haunting sense of loneliness is also correlated with high blood pressure, higher instances of cancer, and dementia. Gentlemen, if you haven’t had a convers...

Most men, if they’re talking at all, are talking to the wrong people. If the only people you are talking to are your rowdy friends or your wife or girlfriend, then you are not going to be healing, arising, and stirred to be a better man. Stephen shares a recent experience he had in a restaurant where he observed a young man talking his date’s ear off for an hour-and-a-half. She was doing everythin...

One of the arts of great manhood is getting yourself straight about your father. For those of you who have wonderful relationships with your father, great. Dive deep. Drink it in. You won’t have him forever. For those of you who have mediocre relationships, dig in. Go further. You will be surprised at the riches to be found. If you had a horrible or absent father figure, Stephen challenges you to...

A part of the British monarch’s funeral rites involves friends, knights, aides, and family members stepping up to the corners and sides of the coffin to stand vigil. This tradition comes from an ancient practice of warriors honoring their deceased commanders or kings by surrounding them with protection. Ponder your life through this question: who will stand vigil for you? Are you living a life of...

Men need manly, sacred space: a space in the home or outside of it. As Stephen prepares for a move, he describes the manly sacred space he has enjoyed for the past 17 years in Nashville. Men from every station in life have walked in and exclaimed, “Man, I wish I had something like this!” It’s nothing fancy. Just some paint and furniture. But it provides a place apart. A quiet retreat. For some men...

Lying is a cancer of the soul and a cancer on great manhood. According to a survey by the University of Notre Dame, the average American tells 11 lies per week. Nearly three out of four of those lies are told to friends and family members. If a man is secure in himself, he doesn’t need to lie to enhance himself. Get centered so you can live a life of integrity. Speak the truth as you know it. Be t...

Posit this with us: If there is a God and if He created you, then He created you as a man. Of course, we all sustain wounds and deformities that pierce the soul and heart, keeping us from becoming the men we are meant to be. But, again, if there is a God and if He made you, then He desires for you to fulfill your destiny of becoming a great man. In this episode, Stephen offers encouragement and tr...

Joshua asks, what is the purpose of initiation and ritual among men? Learn why men are wired for rituals and seasons – and what you can do to build and foster ritual in the lives of your sons and the men around you. From childhood to adolescence to marriage to fatherhood, rites of passage have the power to profoundly shape and guide noble lives. Harness their power and make them a part of your too...

Men are about twice as likely to become alcohol-dependent as women. They’re twice as likely to binge drink and twice as likely to be drunk drivers. This is not a campaign against drinking. But it is a campaign for being thoughtful about your stance on alcohol and in control of your consumption. This is an essential episode for all men. Listen now… Photo by Adam Wilson on Unsplash for the National...

One of the things that distinguishes a mature man from an immature boy is his ability to get what he needs. Men, you’ve probably heard Stephen say this before: you need a certain amount of rowdiness and adventure in your lives. A reasonable pursuit of these things will make you a better man – for yourself and for those you lead. So, take stock of what you need. Figure out how to get it. And go aft...

We used to believe the brain was a closed system. Now we’re finding that the brain is very malleable. We are not dealt a single hand of cards at birth. In fact, the human brain is constantly changing and evolving. In this episode, Stephen discusses the number one way in which the brain is shaped and influenced. If you want to be a better man, it’s essential that you master the very specific area o...

Men are made for adventure. Yet so many guys are “over-domesticated.” You know how it goes: gradually, the pressures and duties of daily life begin to take over. We spend our time taking care of our homes, families, cars, and careers, while we neglect attending to our inner zeal and passion. Men, you need to have regular activities in your life that force excitement and adventure upon you. Every m...

Please note: This episode includes sexual content. Parents, consider listening alone first, then discussing with your sons. Pornography is at the root of many issues in our world, from domestic abuse to sex trafficking. In this hard-hitting episode, Stephen drills down on one specific problem: porn-induced erectile dysfunction. Younger men are now experiencing ED as a result of regular use of porn...

The great principles and truths that guide us to success and effective living are often quite simple. Stephen shares a basic concept that has changed his life: maintaining a sense of calm. One of the gifts that men can give to the world and themselves is calmness. A good man is centered. He is connected to God. He does not get rattled by everything that happens. He believes in destiny, and he step...

No matter your age or health, you need to make the habit of getting an annual medical exam a regular discipline in your life. Many of the diseases that can kill or seriously debilitate you are not things that you can detect yourself. Yeah, it might be uncomfortable. No, you’re not going to like it. But routine annual exams are a crucial part of being a great man. You owe it to yourself and your fa...