The Noble Man

Events of having rites of passage for boys entering manhood used to be a common sense part of societies for thousands of years. It unfortunately has been sorely missing from Western culture and we have witnessed the impact it has had. ​Coach Dan Smith started Voyage Rites in 2024 to spark a movement of rites of passage, equipping fathers and mentors with faith-based tools to guide boys into biblic...

Just because the summer church attendance can be sporadic does not mean men’s ministry needs to take a break! Josh Dickens is the Minister of Next Steps at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. Mike and Josh continue to evaluate the book, Pastoring Men and the importance of getting the lead pastor on board with supporting the men’s ministry in the church.   Mentioned in this podcast: Olive B...

Mike and Reverend Sellman talk about what it looks like to plant a church by investing in men. Mentioned in this podcast:   My Redeemer Lives Baptist Church   SBCVirginia   Noble Warriors YouTube channel   Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate

Although holding a "Big Men's Event" can be important for any men's ministry, that should only be the beginning! There are so many activities and strategies for discipleship throughout the year. Josh Dickens is the Minister of Next Steps at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. Mike and Josh discuss the foundations of the men's ministry at Olive and how the team at Olive can reach every man...

Growing up without a good fatherly influence, Kyle Reno witnessed how Jesus changed the life of his high school coach. This eventually led to Kyle being discipled, not just by his coach, but by his "spiritual father." Today, Kyle is senior pastor for Crossgates Church in Brandon, Mississippi.   Mentioned in this podcast: 2025 Noble Warriors Men’s Conference – Yorktown April 5, 2025   BetterMan   C...

Does your tattoo have a story? Al Dayhoff has a unique approach to listening and ministering to people.   Mentioned in this podcast:   Evangelize Today Ministries   Tattoos Telling the Secrets of the Soul   Noble Warriors YouTube channel   Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate

As a husband, father, and mentor, Steve Fitzhugh guides men towards achieving success and finding God's plan for their lives. Steve's stories of his experiences in the National Football League serve as a powerful tool to motivate and inspire others.   Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Men’s Conference March 15, 2025   PowerMoves https://SteveFitzhugh.com   Noble Warriors YouTube channel  ...

Dave Wilson and his wife Ann are hosts of FamilyLife Today, FamilyLife’s nationally-syndicated radio program. Dave has been a pastor, author, Hall of Fame college quarterback, and nationally-touring speaker. He wears a lot of hats, but it’s his singular passion for enriching lives through spreading the Word and wisdom of God.   Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Men’s Conference March 15, 2...

Nate Larkin is the founder of the Samson Society which works in the community of Christian men to help them recover from their addictions. Nate is also a published author of several books including a book entitled: Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood.   Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Men’s Conference February 22, 2025   The Samson Society   Samson and the P...

Ken Bevel is a former American Marine Corps officer, pastor and actor who co-starred in the 2008 film Fireproof and the 2011 film Courageous. He serves as the Connections & Local Missions Pastor at Sherwood Baptist Church.   Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Men’s Conference February 22, 2025   Sherwood Baptist Church   Kendrick Brothers Productions   Noble Warriors YouTube channel   N...

Chris Harper is also known as a Chief Story Teller! He and Mike talk about what multi-generational discipleship means in a "pre-Christian culture." Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Leader's Conference January 14, 2025 https://noblewarriors.org/event/leaders/ BetterMan The Toxic War on Masculinity book   The Toxic War on Masculinity podcasts: https://noblewarriors.podbean.com/e/the-toxic-w...

After retirement Mike Rakes felt the Holy Spirit leading him to be more involved in leadership in the Parkway Baptist Church Men's Ministry. God has produced much fruit through Mike's obedience! This is the fifth podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA. Mentioned in this podcast: Parkway Baptist Church Pouring Into Others (feat. Calum Jacobs) |...

Calum Jacobs gives his testimony of how his life was changed forever because of Jesus. The men of Parkway started pouring their lives into Calum, leading him to realize how a life with Christ can heal the brokenness in Calum’s life! This is the first podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA.   Mentioned in this podcast:   Parkway Baptist Church  ...

Rachel Jacobs describes how her whole household has changed after her husband became a disciple of Jesus. This is the second podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA.   Mentioned in this podcast:   Parkway Baptist Church   Better Man   Noble Warriors YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@noblewarriorsva   Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded...

God will often stir the hearts of men when they hear they are not alone in their struggles! Nolan Morris shares his testimony and how being authentic and transparent helps men find a place in ministry. This is the third podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA.   Mentioned in this podcast:   Pouring Into Others (feat. Calum Jacobs) | Episode 134...

There needs to be some intentional "planting" before you can have an "organic" ministry. Derek Futrell is the lead pastor of Parkway Baptist Church, where the men's ministry has been growing at a bountiful rate! This is the fourth podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA.   Mentioned in this podcast:   Seasons of a Leader’s Life: Learning, Leadin...

Roland Warren provides a unique vision for the future of the pro-life movement in his latest book: The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must be Pro Abundant Life. In this book he explains why just being pro-life is not enough to end abortion.   Mentioned in this podcast:   Roland Warren   Order his latest book: The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must be Pro Abundant Life   Roland Warren books   Ca...

"Wisdom is an element of time." What would you say to your younger self? Each stage in life offers up its own challenges. Mike and Jason talk about mentoring at each stage in life, plus Jason's role at SupportWorks Housing.   Mentioned in this podcast:   SupportWorks Housing   Take Them to Jesus feat. Don Coleman – Part 1   Take Them to Jesus feat. Don Coleman – Part 2   Noble Warriors YouTube cha...

Your children will either spend eternity with Jesus or apart from him. In today’s hostile environment, you need a strategy for raising your children in the Lord. Mike talks to Chap Bettis about his ministry and some of his resources for your parenting journey.   Mentioned in this podcast:   The Disciple-Making Parent ministry Get the book!   Noble Warriors YouTube channel   Noble Warriors is a 100...

For far too long small rural churches are thought of “pass through churches” for pastors. We are now suffering from the lack of discipleship that comes from that mindset. Rural churches are in a desperate need for pastors! Mike talks with Jeff Clark about new strategies those struggling rural churches.   Mentioned in this podcast:   International Mission Board   Wheaton College Rural Matters Insti...

The National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM) doesn’t minister to men – instead it exists to help and encourage more than 200 organizations and independent ministers to work together and do what no one ministry can do alone.   Mentioned in this podcast:   National Coalition of Ministries to Men   2024 National Conference on Ministry to Men   Noble Warriors YouTube channel   Noble Warriors is...

God gives us “tools” to use in our role as a father, but we don’t always know how to use our tools effectively. In this podcast, Mike speaks with Dr. Rafael (Rafy) Gutiérrez about the Abiding Fathers / Padre de Corazón Ministry and Rafy’s book, The Dad’s Tool Box.   Mentioned in this podcast: The Dad’s Tool Box   Herramientas de Papa   Abiding Fathers   Padre de Corazón   Contact: rafy@abidingfath...

Rob Pochek started BAM (Build a Man) Breakfasts at his church to help men grow together, with an emphasis on fathers bringing their sons to the breakfast!   Mentioned in this podcast:   The Christian Man by Patrick Morley   Rob’s BAM Breakfast schedule example   First Baptist Church - Park Street , Charlottesville, VA   Noble Warriors YouTube channel   Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministr...

God is blessing Noble Warriors! Sometimes little changes need to be made to keep an effective ministry growing. Mike talks to the new Director of Operations, Tim Brown, about how God has led him to join the Noble Warriors team.   Books mentioned in this podcast:   Point Man By Steve Farrar   Rocket Fuel By Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters   Boy Mom By Ruth Wippman   How God Makes Men by Patrick Mo...

Role play is a heart language! Getting your kids to act out the Bible is not only fun, but it is a great way to be immersed in memorable Bible study. Mike Young talks with Ben Myers about the fantastic ministry tool, ActorsBible. Click here to discover what ActorsBible is all about   Click here to get a special discount through Noble Warriors!   Noble Warriors YouTube channel   Noble Warriors is a...