Intentional Guy

The Battle No One Sees: Fighting Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety with FaithWe've created a world where "How are you?" has become the question nobody actually wants answered. But what happens when even the strongest among us hit a breaking point? In this episode, we dive into the hidden battles of loneliness, depression, and anxiety—struggles that even people of deep faith experience. Through t...

Welcome back to Intentional Guy. It's been over a year since I've been here, and today I need to explain why I disappeared. Twenty years ago, FBI agents showed up at my door and exposed the secret life I'd been living as a youth pastor. What followed was a brutal 15-year journey to find restoration—battling suicidal thoughts, psychiatric hospitals, and shame that nearly destroyed me. Last year, I...

"The Invite That Changed Everything: Will's Journey from Addiction to Faith"Description: In this powerful episode of "Intentional Guy", host Michael Chestnut interviews Will Robbins, whose life took a dramatic turn thanks to a persistent friend's invitation to church. Will shares how his boss, Robert Kimball, repeatedly invited him to Momentum Church, planting a seed that would eventually lead to...

Join host Michael Chestnut and guests JP Roberts and Matthew Stout as they dive deep into their experiences with prison ministry. Discover how they're bringing hope, freedom, and the message of Christ to those behind bars. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of their work, the importance of fatherhood programs in prison, and how showing up can make a profound difference in inmates' lives. This...

With Michael and Amber Chestnut

In this powerful episode of the Intentional Guy Podcast, host Michael Chestnut interviews Kim about her journey through addiction and recovery. Kim bravely shares her story of struggling with an eating disorder in college, followed by prescription drug abuse and alcoholism as an adult. She describes hitting rock bottom, finding faith, and ultimately discovering freedom through Celebrate Recovery....

Join Michael and Amber Chestnut as they kick off their powerful new "Freedom" series on the Intentional Guy podcast. In this candid and emotional episode, the couple bares their souls, sharing their incredible journey from isolation and despair to renewed faith and purpose. Highlights include: The Chestnuts' raw account of overcoming church hurt and personal struggles How a near-death experience b...

In this powerful clip from the Intentional Guy podcast, guest Michael Acker delivers an inspiring message that will uplift and motivate you. Sharing his personal story of going through a divorce, Michael reminds us that no matter how miserable our current circumstances, we have the power to change. "Where you are is not where you have to stay," he says. Michael encourages taking small daily steps...

In this powerful episode, Michael Chestnut interviews Randy Brown, the founder of Rebound Forward and author of the book "Rebound Forward: Rebound from Life's Most Devastating Losses and Stay in the Game." Randy shares his incredible life story, which includes overcoming the tragic loss of two of his daughters, battling pornography addiction, ending his successful coaching career, and serving time...

Does productivity elude you? Learn Mark "Mr. Productivity" Strucheski's step-by-step morning routine that will energize your day. We cover goal-setting, prioritizing happiness, balancing work and family, and starting small when developing new habits. Implement just one productivity hack from this chat and transform your intentional living!

Do you ever feel like an imposter who doesn't belong? Guest Alain Dumonceaux shares his journey from struggling with imposter syndrome to empowering men to live intentionally. Learn how transforming limiting beliefs and taking responsibility can help you become the man you aspire to be. Alain asks men to look at 6 pillars of life - financial, emotional, physical, spiritual, professional, & rel...

Missionary Shawn Paul shares his incredible story of discovering God's purpose for his life through intentional living. Learn how Sean overcame struggles with sin and worry to walk in freedom and joy. Don't miss his practical tips for hearing God's voice, delighting in the Lord, and staying anchored in faith during life's storms. A must-listen episode! #intentional #purpose #faith #freedom #missio...

What if listening to God's subtle nudges could transform your life? Guest Brian Case shares how a willingness to follow those small promptings took him from being a defeated, bullied child to a passionate pastor inspiring others in their faith. Though facing immense hardships like years of bullying and multiple life-threatening open heart surgeries, Brian made a choice to draw closer to God in pra...

He was trapped in the darkness of addiction for years until a powerful act of forgiveness set him free. Doug Sweeney shares his incredible story of redemption.

He questioned if God existed, so he joined the Marines and asked God to kill him in battle. Instead, Aaron Guyette found new life when he finally surrendered trying to control his path to belief. In this episode of Intentional Guy, Aaron shares his profound journey seeking purpose from the Marine Corps to starting a discipleship ministry. Google Play App for Discipled In Christ: https://play.googl...

Ebon Sharp had it all - a beautiful wife, great kids, successful career. Yet he risked losing it all when his past caught up with him. Refusing to surrender his marriage without a fight, Ebon bore his soul, owned his failures, and resolved to do whatever it took to regain his wife's trust. Listen as this reformed bad boy transparently shares his gut-wrenching journey of earning forgiveness and red...

"Hearing God's Voice - Transform Your Prayer Life" Are you longing to have a deeper prayer connection with God? Learn practical ways to recognize God's voice and presence in your daily life from expert Dr. David Chotka. In this faith-filled episode, host Michael Chestnut interviews Dr. Chotka, author of several books on prayer including "Hey God, Are You There? It's Me, God." They discuss how God...

Michael Chestnut talks with Nico Lagan about intentional living for men, gaining discipline, and taking accountability in life. They discuss facing pain in order to grow and change, overcoming excuses through discipline and courage, leading your family by example, rebuilding your life after hitting rock bottom, finding your purpose and living intentionally instead of merely existing. https://nicol...

In this episode of The Intentional Guy podcast, host Michael Chestnut interviews Joshua Shay about the impact of pornography and how it can negatively affect young people. They discuss disturbing statistics around pornography addiction, including how common and accessible it has become in the internet age. Joshua shares his personal story of struggling with a 24-year pornography addiction that der...

Are you a Christian man looking to live a more purposeful life? In this practical and inspirational talk, Michael Chestnut shares five key areas where you can set priorities to live a fulfilling life of impact as a follower of Jesus Christ. Gain wisdom on spiritual growth, family, career, health, and community service. If you want to lead with intention and honor God with daily decisions, this vid...

Intentional Guy host Michael Chestnut interviews Kyle Duford, President and CEO of The Brand Leader, about living an intentional life as a Christian businessman. Kyle shares his story of struggling to find his identity and purpose, going through a divorce and getting fired, before rediscovering his faith and starting his branding agency. He offers advice on integrating your values in all areas of...

We all face struggles that can overwhelm us. Join host Michael Chestnut as he shares openly about battling chronic pain and depression. Learn simple but powerful tips on surrounding yourself with support, finding strength through scripture, the power of intentional living, and more to help you thrive despite the hardships you face. This transparent conversation will encourage and equip you to stan...

Episode 76 Be more than A Picture - Michael shares openly about his past struggles, describing a "wicked past" including things like isolation, poor choices, feeling far from God. He mentions being an ordained minister yet feeling hypocritical and disconnected from God. He shares about being molested as a child by a missionary staying at his house, and how this trauma impacted him negatively for y...

On this episode of The Intentional Guy podcast, host Michael Chestnut interviews author Paul Zollman about his book "The Role of Love" which offers a fresh take on the popular "5 Love Languages." Zollman shares his journey from an abusive and angry upbringing to breaking that generational cycle by taking responsibility for his emotions and relationships. This led him to develop an innovative way t...

Unravel is for any man on any journey. Unravel was started by a group of Christian men who want more from themselves and each other. They wanted to create a space to explore how to be a better man, where they could grow as Christians, friends, workers, husbands, and fathers. The process flows from the Bible and draws from a number of Christian and secular teachers, scholars, and leaders. That said...