Man to Men

George Washington wasn't born a legend. Before he led a revolution, he was a young man who faced failure, fear, and hard choices that shaped the leader he would become. Writer Diederik Hoogstraten takes us behind the making of Young Washington and shares why stories of courage, faith, brotherhood, and perseverance still matter for men today. SUPPORT Man to Men by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

What does it look like to follow Jesus while navigating same-sex attraction? Tom Zuniga shares his personal story, explains the vision behind Your Other Family, and discusses how brotherhood, honesty, and Christian community help men pursue faithfulness in the midst of complex questions about sexuality and identity. ––– SUPPORT Man to Men by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://...

What does sexual wholeness look like after 55? As men enter the later seasons of life, the conversation around sexuality often gets quieter. Physical changes, shifting expectations, unresolved regrets, and questions about identity can leave many men feeling uncertain about how to navigate intimacy, marriage, and masculinity. Yet Scripture offers a better vision. ––– SUPPORT Man to Men by visiting...

Middle age often brings pressure, stress, changing bodies, shifting marriages, and deeper questions about meaning, desire, and intimacy. In this episode, Dr. Greg Wilson joins Jared to talk honestly about what happens beneath the surface for men in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. ––– SUPPORT Man to Men by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://byx.org/give/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

A lot of men quietly believe marriage will finally fix lust, porn struggles, or sexual frustration. In this episode, Dr. Greg Wilson and Jared explain why that simply isn’t true—and what real sexual wholeness actually looks like instead. ––– SUPPORT Man to Men by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://byx.org/give/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become an INDIVIDUAL PARTNER...

Let’s be real—this is one of the biggest battles college guys face, but almost nobody talks about it honestly. In this episode, Jared sits down with Dr. Greg Wilson to kick off a new series on sexual wholeness—what it is, why it matters, and how to actually pursue it in college. They break down the tension between sex as a good gift from God and the ways it can get twisted into something destructi...

Jared talks with Michael Weeks, a senior at The University of Tennessee about faith, leadership, and finishing college well. Michael reflects on growing up in the church, navigating “cultural Christianity,” and how his time in BYX shaped his walk with Christ. ⁠ Follow UT BYX ⁠ SUPPORT Man to Men by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://byx.org/give/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become an INDIVIDUAL PARTNE...

Jared sits down with Parker Thune to talk about faith, pressure, and purpose in a high-profile sports media career. Parker shares how growing up as a pastor’s kid shaped his worldview, how he stays grounded in his faith while covering Oklahoma Sooners football, and the challenge of balancing a demanding schedule with spiritual rhythms and marriage. SUPPORT Man to Men by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jared talks with Hayden Chilcote about finding faith in college, growing as a leader, and finishing strong. Hayden shares how discovering Jesus at University of Oklahoma shaped his life, the impact of Christian community, and why younger men should lean into discipleship opportunities. Follow OU BYX SUPPORT Man to Men by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://byx.org/give/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become...

Jared talks with Trevor Bragdon about reframing fundraising from awkward asking to meaningful partnership. They explore how generosity, stewardship, and relationships shape effective fundraising, and why leadership—not just strategy—drives success. The conversation also highlights how giving forms discipleship, builds trust, and creates lasting impact across generations. SUPPORT Man to Men by visi...

Jared talks with author and Marty Solomon about The Gospel of Being Human , exploring how a deeper understanding of Scripture and theology shapes identity, relationships, and spiritual growth. They discuss moving beyond shame-based faith, embracing our identity as beloved by God, and how curiosity and better questions can lead to a more honest, resilient faith. Order the Book: ⁠⁠ The Gospel of Bei...

Jared talks with author and speaker Matt Mikalatos about the real story of St. Patrick and the powerful prayer life that shaped his ministry. They explore how Patrick’s faith was forged through hardship, how prayer sustained his mission to Ireland, and what modern Christians can learn from his courage, humility, and spiritual awareness. Buy the Book: ⁠ Praying with Saint Patrick by Matt Mikalatos...

Jared talks with Lifeway leader and author G. Dwayne McCrary about his book Marked by Prayer and the five traits that shape a praying man. Duane shares how building a daily prayer community, embracing helplessness, and grounding prayer in Scripture have transformed his leadership, marriage, and faith. Buy the Book: Marked by Prayer by G. Dwayne McCrary SUPPORT Man to Men by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Texas Tech senior Evan Miller shares how God transformed his lukewarm faith into real conviction through Christian community, church involvement, and BYX leadership. He reflects on spiritual hunger on campus, the lessons learned through servant leadership, and his hope to carry that same passion for Christ into medical school and future ministry wherever God sends him. Follow TTU BYX: ⁠https://www...

Jared sits down with Pastor J. Josh Smith to talk about his book The Man for the Day and what it looks like to pursue daily faithfulness over restless ambition. Drawing from decades of pastoral ministry, Josh challenges men to prioritize soul health, personal holiness, and quiet consistency—trusting God with the distance while focusing on the right direction today. Follow J. Josh Smith: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ X | B...

Georgia Southern grad student Connor Wilson shares how Christian community on campus has grown during his college years and how BYX helped anchor his faith and leadership. Follow GSU BYX: https://www.instagram.com/gsubyx/?hl=en SUPPORT Man to Men by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://byx.org/give/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become an INDIVIDUAL PARTNER Follow Man to Men & Beta Upsilon Chi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this Best Men episode, we sat down with acclaimed comic book artist Jason Fabok—known for his work on Batman , Justice League , and Batman: Three Jokers —to talk about faith, creativity, and what it looks like to pursue excellence with integrity. Jason shares his journey into the comic book world, how prayer and discipline shape his creative process, and why he believes great stories often echo...

Baylor senior Jackson Balsavias shares his journey of faith, leadership in BYX, and the real spiritual hunger he’s seeing on campus. He reflects on God’s work in his life, the challenges of performative Christianity, and his call to serve as an Air Force officer while living boldly for Christ. Follow Baylor BYX: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/uabyx/?hl=en⁠ SUPPORT Man to Men by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jared interviews 2521 Entertainment co-founders John Walter and David Hunt about their faith-driven mission to tell high-quality, culture-shaping stories—highlighting the animated David film’s impact on families, their commitment to honoring Scripture while crafting compelling cinema, and what they’ve learned about courageous leadership, perseverance, and creative risk. They also preview what’s ne...

Jared talks with Adam Young, author of Make Sense of Your Story and host of The Place We Find Ourselves , about why engaging your past with kindness—not judgment—is essential to spiritual growth. Adam explains how our stories live in our bodies and brains, and how healing, courage, and deeper masculinity emerge when men face their wounds with compassion rather than avoidance. Get Adam's Book:...

Nick Eicher and Caleb Bailey of World News Group join Man to Men to discuss journalism shaped by biblical truth, exploring what it means to report the news with clarity, humility, and hope. Together they reflect on discernment in a noisy media age, the difference between being informed and being discipled by the news, and how Christian men can stay wise, prayerful, and grounded while engaging the...

Author Matt Mikalatos joins Man to Men to reclaim the real story of St. Nicholas —a third-century bishop shaped by persecution, generosity, and a deep concern for the vulnerable—and to show how his life still points us to Jesus and the “Christmas spirit” as a year-round way of living. They also trace how Nicholas’s story evolved into modern Santa traditions, and end with practical encouragement an...

Comedian, author, and former youth pastor Adam Christing joins Jared to share how every man is a “humor being” and how clean, intentional laughter can be a form of God’s grace that builds trust and connection. He walks through his five humor tactics and shows men how to use joy, curiosity, and vulnerability to serve others and lead well everywhere, every day. Get Adam's Book: Amazon Follow Ada...

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CEO Ben Seals shares how BYX shaped his faith and how God redirected him from seminary dreams into business leadership. He unpacks “holy toil”—doing excellent work for God, surrendering results, giving away credit, and owning failures. He urges men to stay faithful in the mundane, cultivate their corner of creation instead of chasing others’, and anchor themselves in Scripture, community, and dail...