Men of Valor Ministries

Welcome back to Men of Valor Ministries, where we call men to live with courage, authenticity, and unwavering devotion to Christ. In Season 4, Episode 41, we tackle our next topic every man needs to hear: “UNSHAKEN - Conviction Over Compromise" . This is such a needed conversation to remind us that Godly men who are battle ready need to take action to be prepared to be Unshaken by knowing wha...

Welcome back to Men of Valor Ministries, where we call men to live with courage, authenticity, and unwavering devotion to Christ. In Season 4, Episode 40, we tackle our next topic every man needs to hear: “UNSHAKEN - Leading At Home" . This is such a needed conversation to remind us that Godly men who are battle ready need to take action to be prepared to be Unshaken by leading at home. Today...

Welcome back to Men of Valor Ministries, where we call men to live with courage, authenticity, and unwavering devotion to Christ. In Season 4, Episode 39, we tackle a topic every man needs to hear: “Built, Not Born”   This is such a needed conversation to remind us that Godly men who are battle read are built over time, they are not born that way. Today we are honored to be joined by a man who has...

Welcome back to Men of Valor Ministries, where we call men to live with courage, authenticity, and unwavering devotion to Christ. In Season 4, Episode 38, we tackle a battle every man faces in one form or another: “Lust, Addiction, and the Fight For Purity.” This is not a fight for perfect men—it’s a fight for men who are determined to be battle ready. Today we are honored to be joined by two men...

Welcome back to Men of Valor Ministries, Season 4, Episode 37. Today we're honored to be joined by Adrian Ferrari, a devoted husband, loving father, and a passionate leader in the mission of equipping men to walk faithfully with Christ. Adrian serves as the Vice President of Operations and host of the Men After God podcast and ministry, where he has dedicated himself to helping Christian men...

Last month we looked at No More Masks and how we should stop pretending and hiding and lying as men.  This month we move into putting this into action as we begin a new series on being Battle Ready.  One of our executives here with Men of Valor, Travis Watson, talks to us today about the idea of Killing Sin and that there can be no room for tolerance or excuses when it comes to sin's motives...

Welcome to Men of Valor Ministries.  Today’s conversation is one every man needs to hear. Our guest, Rob Dufresne, is a loving husband, father, and grandfather, an Arizona native, and a passionate disciple-maker who has dedicated his life to serving and leading people towards freedom in Christ. Rob is bold, authentic, and completely unashamed—not only of his commitment to Jesus, but also of the si...

Casey Welch is the kind of man who refuses to let shame define his story. A proud Texas native, loving husband, and devoted father of two, Casey is passionate about leading men toward authentic faith, freedom, and purpose. As a disciple-maker and leader of men, he carries a boldness rooted in conviction and a determination to live fully in the grace and truth of God.  In a culture that often encou...

This month we are going to encourage you to rip off the mask.  This episode addresses the "Who Are We When No One Is Watching?"  We look at why men tend to behave differently when no one is watching - in other words, who is the REAL ME? Our host Eric Stewart is a loving husband, devoted father, a pastor, and the founder of the Men of Valor Ministries.  Eric gives us a front row seat into...

In this month's new theme, our core idea for this episode is: Men are exhausted from performing. This month we are going to encourage you to rip off the mask.  This episode addresses the  “The Lie of ‘I’m Fine’” — why men hide and what it’s costing them.   Our guest is Floyd Ogle - a loving husband, devoted father, and passionate leader whose life reflects a deep commitment to Christ and to t...

Season 4, Episode 31 of Men of Valor introduces a familiar face to MOV who embodies compassion for others - Scott Smith. Scott and his wife Dawn Smith, host the Forever Marriage podcast which provides Biblically-based, practical advice for Christian marriages. Based at Lakewood Baptist Church in Gainesville, GA, the show focuses on strengthening families, fostering a "marriage on mission,&quo...

Men of Valor Podcast – Season 4, Episode 30 Episode Narrative: “From Control to Surrender” This week Gordon has a great conversation with his guest T.C. Bhakta. T.C. grew up surrounded by devotion—but without clarity. Between cultures, expectations, and identity, he learned early to rely on one thing: himself. So he built a life on control.  Freedom meant doing whatever he wanted.  And he did—full...

In this solo episode of the Men of Valor Podcast, host Michael Bodine delivers a deeply personal and powerful message on spiritual drifting and what it means to return to faith. Drawing from his own life experiences, Michael explores how many men gradually grow distant from God—not through a single decision, but through subtle distractions, pain, pride, and unchecked sin. He opens up about his own...

Season 4, Episode 28 of Men of Valor introduces a man who embodies both grit and grace—Jay Osman. A Colorado native with a steady hand on the golf course and an even steadier commitment at home, Jay is a devoted husband and loving father who lives out his faith with authenticity. As a strong supporter of MOV, he’s not just about words—he’s about walking it out.  Jay knows what it means to endure,...

Season 4, Episode 27 of the Men of Valor Podcast brings a raw and powerful conversation you won’t want to miss. Hosted by Travis Watson, this week’s episode, “From Addiction to Freedom,” dives deep into the redemption story of Chris Eichman from South Carolina—a man who refuses to hide behind shame and instead chooses truth, courage, and freedom.  With bold honesty, Chris opens up about his battle...

Season 4, Episode 26 of the Men of Valor Podcast confronts the reality most men try to avoid—the true cost of standing firm. Host Eric Stewart is joined by Josh Dove from Georgia, a man who has been tested, refined, and proven through both hardship and conviction. In this episode, “The Cost of Conviction,” Josh shares what it means to live unashamed as a follower of Jesus - even when the cost seem...

Season 4, Episode 25 of Men of Valor Podcast   brings a bold and necessary conversation as host Gordon West sits down with Rob Roy from Arizona—a man marked by courage, conviction, and a life of service. In a culture that constantly pressures men to either compromise truth or weaponize it, this episode tackles what it really means to live “Unashamed Without Being Unkind.”  Rob speaks from the tren...

In Season 4, Episode 24, host Michael Bodine sits down with Floyd Ogle for a bold and honest conversation as this month’s theme of cultural pressure continues. This episode tackles the question: How do men live out truth, love, and courage in a culture that increasingly pushes back against biblical conviction?  Floyd brings the voice of a seasoned leader—serving as an executive for MOV, holding a...

In Season 4, Episode 23, host Floyd Ogle sits down with Frank Turner from California for a bold conversation on this month’s theme: cultural pressure. In a world that constantly pushes men to compromise, stay quiet, or simply go along with the crowd, this episode tackles the question of spiritual resistance—how to stand firm in truth without letting your heart grow hard or bitter.  Frank brings th...

Season 4, Episode 22 brings a grounded, practical, and deeply needed conversation as Eric Stewart sits down with fellow MOV Executive Travis Watson to tackle the theme of sexual integrity with this week’s topic: “Setting Practical Boundaries.” Travis doesn’t speak as a theorist—he speaks as a man who has lived through sexual brokenness, addiction, and the long road of rebuilding strength and freed...

In Episode 21 of Season 4, Gordon West sits down with Dennis Thorson from Wyoming for a conversation that goes beyond behavior modification and straight to the battlefield of the mind. This month’s theme is sexual integrity and temptation, and this week we’re talking about what it really means to be “Faithful in thought, not just action.”  Dennis is a man of valor — steady, dedicated, and unashame...

Season 4, Episode 20 is a raw, unfiltered talk where host Michael Bodine steps behind the mic alone to tackle one of the most relentless battles men face today: “Lust vs. Love – rewiring desire in a hyper‑sexualized world.” Michael doesn’t posture or preach from a distance—he’s a man who has fought for purity in the trenches, who knows what it costs to guard your eyes, your heart, and your marriag...

Season 4, Episode 19 brings a powerful and unexpected twist as host Floyd Ogle sits down with a surprise guest—his wife, Stephanie Ogle, a woman whose courage, compassion, and worship‑driven heart have shaped countless lives in her community.  Together they step straight into one of the most hidden battles men face: “Porn, shame, and silence – why secrecy keeps men stuck.” Stephanie’s voice adds a...

Season 4, Episode 18 goes straight at a tension every godly man feels but rarely names. Host Travis Watson sits down with Eric Stewart—a pastor, a leader of men, a husband, a father, and a son who has spent his life serving without surrendering his strength. Together they unpack this week’s theme, “Serving Without Becoming Soft or Silent,” confronting the lie that following Jesus means shrinking b...

Season 4, Episode 17 cuts straight to the heart of what real leadership looks like when the excuses are stripped away. Host Michael Bodine sits down with Randal Ballew—former Men of Valor executive board member, now a youth pastor in Arkansas, a devoted husband, and a loving father raising two sons with conviction. Together they dive into this week’s challenge, “Take Responsibility; Refuse Making...