Impactus podcast

Lots of Canadians have access to a Bible. Far fewer actually open it. And even fewer experience what God wants to do through it. In this compelling conversation, Father Matthew Francis, an Orthodox priest in Chilliwack, B.C., and a Regional Director with the Canadian Bible Society, shares with Dean why so many men struggle to engage with Scripture—and why it's never too late to start again. Dean a...

Why are so many people suddenly talking about UFOs, UAPs, aliens, and the supernatural? And how should Christian men respond? In this fascinating conversation, Jordan is joined by pastor and former private investigator Nathan Zieber, who has spent more than a decade ministering to people wrestling with unexplained phenomena in our world. Together, they explore why the current wave of interest in U...

Let's honestly try to answer a very hard question: What price are you actually willing to pay to follow Jesus? While we in the West generally don't need to grapple with that question to the fullest, we have brothers and sisters all over the world for whom that question is a life-or-death daily reality. In this powerful episode of the Impactus podcast, Chris sits down with Chris Chase of Open Doors...

The future is coming for all of us. It can be scary to think about—but does it need to be? In this thought-provoking conversation, Dean talks with Dr. Joel Murphy of Acadia Divinity College, who invites us into the world of "futuring"—a disciplined, hope-filled way of discerning where culture is headed and how Christian men can respond with wisdom and intentionality. Rather than simply reacting to...

It turns out one of the toughest things about being a man is not one of the most obvious things: How hard it can be to make and keep a friend. When we were boys, friendship often came easier—between school, church, sports, etc., there were just other guys around, and if you were to try and define "how" your best boyhood friendships developed, it would likely be challenging. They just kind of "happ...

Luke Detraz lost his father at an early age, first through divorce and then through his dad's premature death. The loss sent Luke on a journey of pain, loneliness, self-destruction, and wondering where God was in all of it. For years, he carried questions about his identity, his masculinity, and whether he would ever have what it took to make it in this world. God met him powerfully in his brokenn...

In a world of burnout, divided attention, digital overwhelm, and spiritual disconnection, many men have lost sight of the greater story they were meant to inhabit. To help us solve this problem, Heath Hardesty, pastor of Valley Community Church in California, has written All Things Together, a winsome and timely invitation to rediscover that divine story through a reimagined vision of apprenticesh...

Justin Roethlingshoefer, faithful husband and believer, was a self-proclaimed "fat kid" with eating disorders and significant health issues when God got a hold of him The Lord healed, redeemed, and transformed Justin on multiple levels, and he is now on the cutting edge of health from a biblical and Christ-centered perspective, focusing on reclaiming fitness in both our bodies and our souls. In th...

How easy is it for you to admit, "I'm wrong?" What about acknowledging you made a mistake? Or can you make a list of some of your biggest faults? Some of us may handle these questions better than others, but most men struggle with them, to be sure. In this episode of the Impactus podcast, Chris chats with Nathan Clarkson, an actor, director, and author who has written a new book called I'm the Wor...

Why is it so hard for men to ask for help? Or admit they don't know something? Or be open enough to be vulnerable? Whether through our upbringing, our theological beliefs, or our personal views on masculinity, we all bring preconceived ideas to the table of what a man "should" be. But as challenging as they might be, what if those avenues of humility, vulnerability, and other people were the exact...

Every Christian man knows pornography isn't good for us—but do we really understand why? And even more importantly, do we know how to actually break free? Sathiya Sam, a friend of Impactus, is celebrating 10 years of freedom from pornography by the grace of God—and he has dedicated his life to helping other men experience that same lasting freedom. In this honest, vulnerable, and timely conversati...

Being a dad may be the only significant role in a man's life where he doesn't make a plan. Whether it's our marriage, finances, career trajectory, physical health, church engagement, or any other important aspect of our lives, men typically assess the situation, decide where they want to go, and then create a plan to get there. In parenting, however, someone at the hospital just hands you a new ba...

In this special New Year's conversation, Dean, Jordan, and Chris sit down together to reflect on the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 as we kick off a new year together! The men discuss the powerful significance of New Year's traditions, resolutions, and personal growth. They grapple with the challenges of striving to be better men, explore why so many try New Year's resolutions that fail, di...

It's Christmastime again—and somehow life feels louder, faster, and crazier than ever. The shopping lists. The pressure. The hurry. The sense that this season we're supposed to savor just keeps flying by. Every December, we celebrate the most important birth in the history of Creation…yet so often we blink, and suddenly it's January. In this episode of the Impactus podcast, Dean sits down with pas...

For years, a mass exodus of believers has been leaving the Church, particularly amongst young people. Although there are hopeful signs that this trend is shifting, it remains a significant challenge for the North American Church, as a generation grapples with important questions about faith, church, and culture. In this podcast, Chris sits down with pastor and author Nicholas McDonald to discuss a...

With all the challenges facing marriages in our current cultural moment, what can a man do to help his marriage thrive? In this episode of the Impactus Podcast, pastor and author Todd Petkau shares insights from The Relationship Rocket Formula, a new book he wrote with his wife. Blending humor, honesty, and hard-won wisdom, The Relationship Rocket Formula uses the metaphor of a rocket hurling thro...

What can men do when life feels heavy? When old issues repeat themselves, when stubborn sin clings, or when the darker side of our inner world is showing up in our outer living? In this episode, Jordan sits down with our friend Jerrad Lopes, author, speaker, and founder of DadTired.com, a non-profit ministry focused on equipping men to lead their families well. Jordan and Jerrad explore the crucia...

In the fall of 2025, we are celebrating 30 years of  Impactus! In 1990, two men in a car on a Colorado highway had a conversation about how to help men lead biblical, fulfilled lives. This conversation soon turned into men's conferences throughout America, with millions of men being challenged to live with a Christ-centered view of manhood under the brand  Promise Keepers . A group of Canadian men...

Many dads love seeing their kids playing sports, and many men like to volunteer with a team, but it can also be challenging. While sports can be a healthy activity that helps kids thrive, it is also an environment that can challenge our Christian values and doesn't bring out the best in us as dads. Our own issues can easily rise to the surface, and we don't always give our kids our best. Former co...

A recent article in Relevant magazine explored the idea that God seems to be doing something new among young men in our midst. So what is He up to? Where is He doing it? And what should pastors and men's ministry leaders know about how to lean in to what He's doing? In this episode of our newly formatted Impactus podcast, Dean, Jordan, and Chris sit down for a fascinating conversation about this p...

On today's episode, Dean and Jordan share some exciting news. The Impactus Podcast is entering a new season, one that we believe will make an even greater impact on men's lives. Dean Brenton is joined by Jordan Harnum and Dr. Chris Walker as they come together to create a podcast that is practical, theologically grounded, and deeply relevant to the real questions men are asking today. We're also m...

Did you know nearly 1 in 3 Canadians are short of money each month? Or that if you're experiencing financial stress, you're twice as likely to report poor health; four times more likely to suffer from sleep issues, headaches, and other ailments, including heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, and anxiety; and you'll be more prone to relationship strain? If any of that resonates with you,...

No engaged or married couple enters their relationship intending to fail, but many start marriage without a strategy or understanding of what it takes for a marriage to succeed. Without that plan, marriages can struggle for years, with men never quite sure what to do to break out of the rut. George and Tondra Gregory have been married for 30 years through many ups and downs. They draw on their own...

More information is being created and shared today than ever before, leading to a vast, ever-expanding ocean of information and data. We are bombarded and shaped by voices from social media influencers, YouTubers, and podcast hosts. And yes, you're listening to a podcast today, so you can add Impactus into the mix of voices! But how can we be wise and discerning enough to audit and edit the voices...

Here at Impactus, we have just finished the run of our in-person conferences for this year, where we had the incredible opportunity to minister to over 2600 men across Canada! If you didn't make it to one of our events this conference season, we're delighted to have one of our keynote speakers, who spoke in Winnipeg on being "Rooted in Truth," join us for this podcast. The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling...