Take Heart Podcast

You can believe everything and still experience very little of it. This episode is about the gap between theological truth and lived reality — and what it actually takes to close it. Not more information. Formation. Relationship. Time. Why Revelation Is Not Enough.

You can use spiritual language to hide from yourself. Most people never realize they're doing it. This episode names it, traces it through literature and Scripture, and points toward what genuine transformation actually requires. Spiritual Bypassing: The Holiest Way to Avoid Yourself.

The manosphere found boys who were already bleeding and handed them a costume for the pain. This episode is for the fathers, coaches, pastors and mentors watching it happen, and wondering what to do. Not arguing with the algorithm. Becoming the room. What the Manosphere Gets Right — And Where It Fails

Grit is not the mark of a mature man. In this episode, Jason reads raw — a personal piece written in 2012 at the height of grief, the voice of Jesus cursing death, and the Celtic threshold where rage becomes benediction. Featuring Rilke, John O'Donohue, Dr. James Wilder, and Jesus Comforts . This one goes somewhere real. Forged in Tenderness: What Grit Can't Do.

**Beyond Belief: Second-Half-of-Life Work for Christian Men**The church often teaches: Believe, then behave, then belong. Jesus practiced: Belong, behave, then believe. We've got it backwards, and it's keeping Christian men stuck in first-half religion: brilliant in theology, bankrupt in emotional capacity. This is the episode for men who feel the gap between what they believe and who they...

Future leaders won't be the smartest or strongest - they'll be the most emotionally attuned. Men who can regulate their nervous systems, feel deeply without being controlled, and restore peace in every room they enter. This is your roadmap. The 5 R's that take a man from emotionally illiterate to emotionally masterful. In this episode:Why most men are masters of concealment (and what i...

"I don't want to be the most grateful guy in the room. That's toxic positivity BS." A man in my group said this last week. And honestly? I got it. We've all met THAT Christian with rose-colored glasses who pretends pain doesn't exist. But there's a massive difference between toxic positivity and real gratitude. One denies reality. The other helps you see the cabin whe...

FACE THE DARKNESS, FIND THE GOLD | Shadow Work for Men | Episode 22 "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." — Joseph Campbell Your shadow isn’t your enemy. It’s the unintegrated self — the parts you’ve hidden, the emotions you were taught are unacceptable, the shame you carry in silence. In this episode, we explore what shadow work really is, why it matters, and how fac...

🔥 READY FOR DEEP WORK? THE OPEN HEART JOURNEYIf this episode resonated, if you're tired of doing this work alone, the Open Heart Journey is a 12-week coaching intensive starting January 2026.Most men come to me exhausted - from holding it together, from pretending they're fine, from doing this alone. The Open Heart Journey is where you stop performing and start transforming, in community...

HOW MEN HEAL | The Five Gates of Grief | Episode 20⏱️ 40 MINUTES | Because some stories can't be rushed. You're not broken. You're becoming. Most men are walking around with unprocessed grief, father-wounds, and relational trauma they've never been given permission to feel, let alone heal. We've been taught to push through, to be strong, to move on. But you can't heal what...

Rage-scrolling social media. Picking fights about politics. Working too much to avoid thinking. If this sounds familiar, you're not experiencing character flaws - you're experiencing grief responses to collective trauma. In this special episode, I share the story of how medical malpractice nearly killed my wife and how I learned that Christ uses our deepest scars to create the most beautif...

Most men think emotions are something that happen TO them, like weather you just endure. But emotional strength isn't a personality trait you're born with, it's a skill you develop through training. In this episode, you'll discover:Why emotional regulation works like strength training for your inner worldThe difference between being hijacked by emotion vs. informed by itThe FORGE m...

Episode 17 | The Man in the Mirror Most men live their entire lives as strangers to themselves. Teachers, mechanics, executives, contractors, fathers, men who've mastered their craft but never learned to be present to their own hearts. In this episode, discover why self-awareness is the foundation of every other strength you'll develop, the unspoken cost of emotional avoidance, and how even spirit...

The strongest steel is forged in fire. The strongest men are forged in truth. Welcome to The Heartsmith Podcast - where men come to forge courage, train for emotional mastery, and live from both a clear mind and wild heart. In this foundational episode, discover why emotional strength is a skill you train, what it means to be a "Heartsmith," and why this work isn't selfish - it's the most generous...

Join us for the iBliss Meditation, where we'll dive into the power of gratitude to connect deeply with our inner selves. This soothing session helps you pause, breathe, and savor the present moment. Discover how focusing on gratitude can open your heart, bringing you peace and joy. Find a comfortable spot, close your eyes, and breathe deeply. Let gratitude expand within you, connecting you wit...

This year I turned 51. I know less, feel less certain…but I’m more sure of the Presence that holds it all. I created this 10-minute guided meditation as a gift—for anyone standing in the space between what’s fallen away… and what’s yet to come. It’s called “What the Fire Leaves Behind.”A reflection on the building, the burning, and the balm. Listen now to this free audio guided meditation... Let i...

iBelong: Guided Meditation for Inner Peace and BelongingJoin us in this serene guided meditation where we explore the profound sense of belonging and connection within ourselves. Inspired by the show "Alone," we'll delve into creating an inner sanctuary, reflecting on our deepest desires for attachment and authenticity. In this practice, you'll be gently guided to envision your heart as a sacred g...

Did you know there is a vast world inside of you? A world filled with calm, comfort, stillness, serenity and shalom, yet perhaps one reason you have not found lasting serenity is that you haven’t met its guide. Her name is stillness. Meditation is a favorite practice of mine to Take Heart where I find renewed strength, significance, and stability. My coaching program MANCAVE helps men find the cav...

Join in as Jason guides us through an episode of Lectio Divina: A Spiritual Reading of Matthew 4:1-11 (ESV) where we Take Heart in the humanity, humility, and victory of Christ. Enjoy the melodious music played by Chad Waller. Stay connected to Take Heart:Subscribe to the Podcast:Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-twomblyApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-heart-p...

Join Jason in this episode for men as an invitation towards exploring the value of inner heart work. Unless men are shown how to move through their darkness, then their darkness will move through them. One of my greatest teachers has been darkness yielding the richest of treasures. She’s often misunderstood, marginalized or maligned. What has the darkness taught you? Check out lk10.com to learn mo...

Join in as Jason guides us through an episode of Lectio Divina: A Spiritual Reading of Psalm 27 where we Take Heart in the light, beauty, and goodness of God. Stay connected to Take Heart: Subscribe to the Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-twombly Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@takeheartpodcast/podcasts #lectiodivina #takeheart #scripture #bible #christianity #...

In order to listen with your heart, you need to listen to your heart. Explore this episode where Jason lights the C.O.A.L. of connection that illuminates the inner landscape to cultivate relational awareness inwardly. Check out lk10.com to learn more about how you can join the relational revolution.

Join in as Jason guides us through an episode of Lectio Divina: A Spiritual Reading of John 16:32,33 where Jesus, the Master of hearts tells us, “Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you wil...

Listen to your heart. What does that phrase bring up for you? Listen to your heart. Have you been listening to her, to him? Listen to your heart. Is this an easy practice for you or a challenging one? What if everything you want is buried under everything you don’t want? Listen to Jason share how to "Check-in" with our hearts in a safe and relational way. Listen to your heart. Check out lk10.com t...

The Problem: Misdirected Attention* The episode begins with a reflection on the value of attention by recounting a personal experience of having something stolen in Ukraine due to misdirected attention.* Misdirection isn't just about looking away; it's also being fervently focused on the wrong things, neglecting what truly matters—relationships and self-connection.* Lack of skills in self-regulati...