The FORGE Truth Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What makes a civilization thrive—and what role do men play in building and sustaining it? In this powerful conversation, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Dr. Anthony Esolen, Distinguished Professor of Humanities and acclaimed author of No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men . With insight drawn from decades of studying literature, culture, the...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is a little bit different than normal! Instead of Pete, Jayson, and Zach around the table, we're presenting you with a special message from the first-time FORGE speaker Zane Henning, Area Director of Seminole County Fellowship of Christian Athletes, where challenges us to move beyond endless philosophizing and start building the barn—actively living out o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Eddie Rivera, Executive Director at Action Church, military veteran, real estate entrepreneur, and chaplain to both the police and fire departments in Central Florida. Eddie shares his powerful testimony—from a troubled past and a thriving real estate career to losing it all and finding dee...

Send us Fan Mail Is the resurrection of Jesus Christ a matter of blind faith, or is it grounded in solid evidence? In this powerful episode of the FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones dive deep into the historical, logical, and spiritual truths behind the resurrection. They explore why it's not just a central claim of Christianity, but the claim that makes or breaks the fait...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to become a man? In this powerful episode of the FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones tackle the journey from boyhood to manhood—why it matters, how our culture is failing at it, and what God’s Word calls us to do about it. They explore biblical rites of passage, cultural traditions around the world, and share personal stories of mentorsh...

Send us Fan Mail Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Scott McCurdy to talk about something most men won’t admit: functional alcoholism. Scott shares how he lived a "successful" life—leading a business, walking with Christ, bringing people to Jesus—while hiding a destructive addiction behind closed doors. He talks honestly about how it impacted his marriage, his children, and...

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones are joined by special guest Scott McCurdy to explore the transformative power of mentoring. From his unique perspective as a man who has embraced a "rewired" life post-retirement, Scott shares how he's built meaningful relationships with dozens of men, fostering spiritual growth...

Send us Fan Mail Suffering is a reality for everyone, including Christian men. In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast , Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones dive into the biblical perspective on suffering, exploring Colossians 1:24-29 and the Apostle Paul’s powerful response to hardship. They discuss why suffering is inevitable, how Christian men can suffer well, and the role of suffering in spir...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast , hosts Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones welcome guest Jason Nuwayhid, a future PhD candidate in Old Testament studies at the University of Edinburgh. You can follow him and learn how you can partner with him at https://jason-nuwayhid.github.io/support/ Together, they dive deep into the importance of the Old Testament for Christians toda...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast , hosts Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones dive into the power of a man's story. Why do we act the way we do? How does our past shape our present, and how can we move forward with clarity and purpose? Drawing from personal experiences, biblical insights, and real talk about masculinity, they explore how understanding our own stories i...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones welcome Patrick Morley, renowned author of Man in the Mirror and From Broken Boy to Mended Man . Together, they dive deep into the wounds many men carry from childhood—whether from absent fathers, broken family dynamics, or personal struggles. Morley shares his own powerful story of overcoming past wound...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Forge Truth Podcast, where we’re building great men as God defines greatness! In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to serve in the church and how stepping into ministry can transform your life as a man of faith. Our special guest, Brad Merrell, has been an integral part of Forge for over a decade and serves on the board. Brad shares his personal journey...

Send us Fan Mail What are the essential beliefs every Christian must hold? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast , Dr. Pete Alwinson, Bishop Jayson Quiñones, and producer Zach tackle one of the most foundational questions of faith: What is essential for salvation, and what is essential for living as a mature believer? They explore topics like: • The difference between being saved and being a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Forge Truth Podcast , we dive into the topic of New Year's resolutions and goal setting —but with a fresh perspective. Hosts Dr. Pete Alwinson and Jason Quiñones discuss how to set meaningful, God-honoring goals that actually stick. From body, soul, and spirit resolutions to the power of life audits , the conversation explores practical ways men can gro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Forge Truth Podcast, we dive into the unique characteristics, challenges, and blessings of the different generations of men—from Baby Boomers to Generation Alpha. We discuss how generational dynamics shape fatherhood, discipleship, and faith. Learn how men of all ages can better connect, lead, and mentor across the generational divide while staying rooted in...

Send us Fan Mail We continue our conversation about the election, this time on the flip side, after Donald Trump clinched the win. Anthony Rivera joined us to share his thoughts about what Christians are to do now that the political conservatives will be back in office.

Send us Fan Mail Anthony Rivera joined us on the Podcast to talk about an experience he had with a neighbor and to talk about self-defense in general.

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is how to up your game with studying the Bible by using commentaries!

Send us Fan Mail We are one week from the election and today on the podcast we discuss how a Christian goes about making the decision on who to vote for.

Send us Fan Mail Dave Wiley joins us in the FORGE Truth Studios to talk about how God worked in his life to help deal with his addiction to alcohol.

Send us Fan Mail This week, we are joined by fitness expert Steve McKinney. We dive deep into topics that matter most to men, discussing fitness philosophies, the importance of strength training, diet, walking, and mental health. Steve shares his "3 Ws" approach to fitness—weight training, walking, and watching your diet—while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyl...

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Send us Fan Mail We were very happy to have as our guests on the show Alex and Stephen Kendrick, the creators behind such films as Facing the Giants, Fireproof, War Room, and many other incredible Christian films. They joined us to discuss their new film, The FORGE! This film is out in theaters starting August 23rd and we definitely recommend it! You can find out more information about the film he...

Send us Fan Mail We are joined today by Rod, a former Black Hawk pilot, to tell us about his experiences, both in the military and afterwards. This episode is filled with incredible stories from a man who found himself multiple times in absolutely wild circumstances. You won't want to miss this one!

Send us Fan Mail This week we're joined by Mark Nelson, who tells us the story of his life, from early church hurt, to living a life in the gay lifestyle, to an amazing transformation as he begins to follow Christ. You won't want to miss this powerful story.