The FORGE Truth Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to raise a son into a godly man in a culture pulling him in every direction? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson sits down with Creston and Hunter Leifried for an honest father and son conversation about parenting, manhood, discipline, technology, family rhythms, and spiritual formation. Creston shares the intentional choices he made as a fa...

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like for a young man to take ownership of his faith in a world full of distraction, temptation, pressure, and uncertainty? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson sits down with Creston Leifried and his son Hunter Leifried for a powerful father and son conversation about faith, manhood, identity, discipline, technology, Christian school, college...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete and Zach continue their conversation on the state of young men in America and the shifting landscape of manhood in 2026. They discuss why men need more than information, inspiration, or online content. Men need brotherhood, models, purpose, discipline, and a deeper identity rooted in Christ. Pete and Zach explore the rise of faith a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, the guys look at a new report from Man in the Mirror and the Institute of Men and Religion about the state of young men in America. While recent conversations have focused on the struggles facing men today, this episode explores a more hopeful possibility: that young men may be reaching a hinge point. They discuss why many men have felt...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete and Zach look at a new report from Man in the Mirror and the Institute of Men and Religion about the state of young men in America. While recent conversations have focused on the struggles facing men today, this episode explores a more hopeful possibility: that young men may be reaching a hinge point. Pete and Zach discuss why many...

Send us Fan Mail Men are facing a physical health crisis, and it is not just a medical issue. It is a spiritual, relational, and missional issue too. In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, we talk about why physical health matters for men who want to stay engaged in their families, churches, communities, and calling. This conversation looks at rising concerns like obesity, diabetes, hypertens...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones talk about the mental health, loneliness, social media pressure, and spiritual challenges facing Gen Z men today. They discuss why so many young men feel isolated, why asking for help can feel like weakness, and how performative masculinity often keeps men from being honest about what is really going on...

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like for men to stop going it alone and start living with real brotherhood, trust, and spiritual purpose? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones talk about the importance of building a fire team: a small group of trusted brothers who help each other stay on mission, fight sin, pray faithfully, persevere through hard seasons,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones take on the growing issue of gambling, sports betting, and prediction markets through a biblical lens. As online betting becomes more accessible and more aggressively aimed at men, they discuss why gambling can be so appealing, why it can become destructive so quickly, and why Christian men must treat it...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Rees Nicholes to talk about the power of mentoring, the necessity of humility, and the kind of relationships that help men grow in Christ. Rees shares his story of growing up in the church, walking away from faith, serving in the Australian Army, battling PTSD, depression, and addiction, an...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to build a business with courage, wisdom, and a biblical view of stewardship? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with entrepreneur Richard Milam to talk about risk, resilience, mentorship, selling, leadership, and the long road from early struggle to lasting success. Richard shares lessons from his journey throu...

Send us Fan Mail In this second conversation with Greg Love, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones explore why mentoring matters and why men were never meant to follow Christ alone. Greg shares how bold faith grows through availability, daily time in the Word, honest humility, and a willingness to pursue both mentors and the men who need encouragement. The conversation also touches on spiritual growth...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a strong, capable, church raised man realizes he still wants more of God? In this powerful and honest conversation, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Orlando firefighter and alligator hunter Greg Love to talk about pride, surrender, spiritual renewal, and the life changing power of mentorship. Greg shares the defining moment in 2021 when everything...

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to run a business that truly reflects the Gospel. In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, we listen to a powerful message from business leader Pete Ochs about faith driven leadership and the purpose of business. Ochs shares the story of a major lawsuit that forced him to confront the divide between his faith and his work and how that moment reshaped ever...

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like for a father to intentionally shape the identity of his sons? In this powerful conversation, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Peter Hamilton, Marine veteran, real estate professional, husband, father of three sons, and grandfather, to explore biblical fatherhood and the lifelong calling of a dad. Peter shares how his Jamaican immigrant parents...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with former UFC fighter and Brazilian jiu jitsu instructor Rolles Gracie, Jr. for a wide ranging conversation about discipline, identity, and faith. Rolles shares his journey of growing up in the legendary Gracie jiu jitsu family, competing at the highest levels of combat sports, and ev...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones walk through the ideas behind Aaron Renn’s Life in the Negative World and why it matters for men today. They unpack the shift from a culture that once rewarded Christianity to one that now often resists it, and they explain how this change affects churches, families, and personal faith. The conversation...

Send us Fan Mail How do you intentionally guide a boy into manhood with clarity, purpose, and spiritual strength? In part two of this conversation, Dr. Pete Alwinson and Bishop Jayson Quiñones continue unpacking key ideas from Raising a Modern Day Knight and why the knighthood model gives fathers a practical framework for discipling their sons. They talk about the power of clear stages and transit...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to raise a boy into a godly man in a culture that rarely defines manhood with clarity? In this episode, Dr. Pete Alwinson and Bishop Jayson Quiñones begin a two part conversation around Robert Lewis’ book Raising a Modern Day Knight and why intentional fatherhood matters more than ever. Together, they unpack the father wound, the danger of the invisible dad, and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones continue their apologetics series by tackling two of the most common and emotionally charged questions Christians face today. Why would a good and loving God allow people to go to hell? And how can the Bible be true when Christians disagree on so many doctrines and interpretations? Rather than offering s...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the kids you raised in church no longer want anything to do with church as adults? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones tackle one of the most painful and common questions fathers face today. Why do so many adult children drift from faith, and what responsibility do dads still carry once their children are grown? This hone...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones talk with Zach about his recent trip to visit with pastors in India. They discuss the global persecution of the Church and what it means to follow Christ in a context where faith comes at real personal cost. This is a call to awareness, prayer, and bold faith in a world that increasingly resists the trut...

Send us Fan Mail In this Christmas season episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones walk through the birth narratives of Jesus found in Luke and Matthew, slowing down to explore what these familiar passages actually reveal when read carefully. From the prophecy and birth of John the Baptist to Mary’s song of praise, from the humility of the manger to the unexpected role...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones continue their apologetics series by tackling some of the most common objections people raise against Christianity. They address the charge that Christians are hypocrites, explore whether God truly cares about women, discuss why Christians are often perceived as pushy, and walk through how believers shou...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for something totally different on The FORGE Truth Podcast. Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones step into the ring for a full Bible Knowledge Showdown. Zach throws out categories, curveballs, speed rounds, and closest to the pin challenges while listeners play along at home. The guys tackle everything from the twelve disciples and the plagues of Egypt to the armor of God a...