IMPACT Players

Let’s be honest, making friends as a man is awkward. Most of us want deep connections, but we just don’t know how to start. We end up isolated, "hacking away at life" on our own, and eventually, we just become dull. In this episode of the IMPACT Players Linking Shields Podcast, we are joined by Rich Gorecki, founder of God Buddies and author of Get Out of Your Man Cave. We dive deep into the silen...

Being a dad isn’t easy—especially when you have ten kids! In this episode of the Impact Players Linking Shields Podcast, host Warren Mainard sits down with Jason Weening—author, podcaster, and father of ten—for a mix of hilarious dad stories and powerful wisdom every man needs.   Jason shares what it really means to be a husband, why your family is your most important organization, and how to...

A lot of men today quietly admit they feel stuck. Stuck in routines that feel empty. Stuck in a marriage that feels like survival instead of love. Stuck spiritually with no passion or sense of calling. In this Men’s Ministry Roundtable, leaders from across the country share raw and honest wisdom about how men can move forward. We talk about breaking free from passivity, finding courage to face you...

Dating today can feel complicated, confusing, and overwhelming. Many men wrestle with questions like, How do I pursue dating in a way that honors God? How do I know if she’s the right one? In this Men's Ministry Round Table, leaders from across the country have an honest conversation about how men can approach dating with wisdom, intentionality, and purpose. From building character, to setting bou...

What does it take to be a future-focused father? In this episode of the IMPACT Players Linking Shields Podcast, Warren Mainard sits down with Anthony Vandagriff; husband, father of four, and founder of Fathering Our Future ; to talk about raising kids who will surpass us in faith, character, and impact. Anthony shares his powerful journey from ministry work to launching a fatherhood movement, and...

When a man goes through divorce, he often feels abandoned, ashamed, and alone. This Round Table conversation is a powerful reminder that he doesn’t have to be. Hear real talk about the emotional and spiritual impact of divorce and why men need strong community and discipleship more than ever. If you're leading men or walking through pain yourself, this episode will encourage and equip you.

Lance Cibik has lived through pain, loss, and setbacks that could’ve wrecked him—but instead, they shaped him. In this episode, Lance shares his real, raw story: how growing up with hardship and walking through personal trials helped him discover a deeper sense of purpose. His journey is full of honest insights and practical wisdom for anyone facing adversity and wondering what good can come from...

Spiritual fathering isn’t a church program—it’s a calling. In this episode, we talk about why so many young men are growing up without spiritual mentors—and what we can do about it. From building trust to simply being present, this conversation unpacks the heart behind spiritual fathering and why it matters more than ever. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up, being real, and helpin...

Join us in this powerful episode as we celebrate what God is doing through Ethan Hare and the launch of his new school in Tanzania! What started as inspiration at an IMPACT Breakfast in April 2024, during a talk from Larry Snyder, has grown into something truly transformational. Ethan, deeply moved by Larry’s message, took action—and now lives are being changed across the world. In this conversati...

Men have been told to "sit down and shut up" by the mainstream media for far too long. Caleb Collier, founder and host of the conservative political talk show Church and State is one man who refuses to be silent. A distinguished US Marine veteran with a background in telecommunications for the infantry, Caleb has honed skills that not only supported his fellow Marines during critical missions but...

Lantz Howard is a successful Executive Coach, Strategist and Marriage Therapist who works with elite men all over the country. In this podcast Warren and Lantz talk about his journey from feeling like an imposter living a divided life, to becoming a man who helps other men thrive in their relationship with their wives. Warren and Lantz talk about creating a culture of intimacy in marriage that ext...

Brian Kluth is a bestselling generosity author, minister, inspirational speaker and TV-Radio media guest. He is the author of several books including - 40 Day Journey to a More: Generous Life Bible Devotional Experience God as Your Provider: Finding Financial Stability in Unstable Times 30 Day Generosity Devotional: 7 Keys to Open-Handed Living Enjoy Brian's resources made available to everyone FR...

Dr. Sam Serio is an author, presenter, and speaker on the topic of sexual hurt. Dr Serio and Warren Mainard discuss the 7 types of sexual hurt that men and women experience and what to do when you or your spouse are experiencing sexual hurt that is negatively impacting your sexual intimacy in marriage. Raw, real, gritty and honest conversation on a topic few men ever talk about. Warren Mainard is...

Men's Ministry leaders from across the country share their best practices, insights and thoughts about casting vision for men.  The Men's Ministry Round Table meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30am PST / 11:30am EST. Visit impactplayers.org/coaching-calls to sign up today.

How do men engage in politics and with politicians in healthy and productive ways? Dr. Michael Sprague is the Louisiana State Chaplain with the Capitol Commission and offers incredible insight on how to think and talk about politics and politicians during a time when even the slightest misstep can incite an angry mob! Warren Mainard is the National Director of   IMPACT Players , an author, sp...

Why do men "bench" themselves and take themselves out of the game as husbands, fathers, and leaders? Kent Evans is the Executive Director of Manhood Journey and author of Don't Bench Yourself. In this podcast, Kent talks about the one thing keeping men weighed down with shame, why he can beat anyone in Galaga, and how men can max out on God's credit card. Warren Mainard is the National Director of...

Join Men's Ministry leaders, and leaders of men from across the country for a Round Table experience that packs a punch. Hear best practices, rugged wisdom, and Biblical truth that you can put into action with the men you serve today. The Men's Ministry Round Table meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30am PST / 11:30am EST. Visit impactplayers.org/coaching-calls to sign up today.

Scott Mawdesly is the founder of Dads on Tap, an organization which brings men together to talk about being better dads in breweries across the country. In this episode, we talk with Scott about the power of bringing men together to share life, opening up about our struggles, and the importance of men reading the Bible. Scott is the author of a brand new book series launching this December called...

Chris Bolinger stumbled into writing a best selling author of a Men's Devotional called Daily Strength For Men , which has sold over 400,000 copies. In this Linking Shields podcast Warren and Chris talk about what "strength" really means as a man and how to find it and share it with others. Warren Mainard is the National Director of   IMPACT Players , an author, speaker, and connector. He has...

No band has had as big of an influence on modern worship than the UK based band Delirious. Stuart Garrard (AKA- Stu G) served as “the Edge” to lead singer Martin Smith’s “Bono.” In this episode, Stu G tells the amazing story of courage and faith that led him from humble electrician to world renown electric guitarist. Deeply humble and reflective, Stu G shares how the counter-cultural teachings of...

Kevin Goodnight had a beautiful family and a successful career... but alcohol was like an anchor holding him back and holding him down. In an unexpected moment, Kevin got a calling from God to write a book and become a leader of dads. As Kevin discovered, he could not pursue his new mission until he was ready to leave alcohol behind. In this episode of the Linking Shields Podcast, Warren Mainard t...

“ Whoever wins the family, wins the culture in the end ."   This motto guides everything that Dr. Randy and Lesli Bixby do in their organization- The Family Restoration Project ( www.winthefamily.org ). When it comes to family, Randy and Lesli have experienced it all, seen it all, heard it all and lived to talk about it! National Director Warren Mainard explores the question of how men c...

Jonathan Lewis experienced the unfathomable of watching his father die as a teenager. The trauma left a hole in his soul that he spent years trying to fill with material success. With a Coors beer in one hand and a shovel in the other he gave his life completely to God, and his life has been restored in beautiful ways. Jonathan shares his story, and how he is providing a unique opportunity for men...

Dr. Chris Harper [aka Harp] is a husband, father, and the leader of BetterMan . He has been married to his wife for years, the father of four children, and a lover of books, basketball, and most of all King Jesus.  "Harp" joined Warren Mainard and Jon Beazley to talk about "The State of Manhood." Men are under pressure and under attack, but there is a resurgence happening with men, who are re...

About This Episode - As a young leader, engaged to be married, Mike's fiancé caught him hiding a shameful secret... an addiction to pornography. For the past 20 years, Mike Hatch has been learning and leading others to move from captivity in the darkness to being empowered by the light. Mike Hatch joins Warren Mainard and Jon Beazley to discuss the power and freedom that comes from confession, and...