The Valor Cast – A Podcast for Men from New Hope Church

DAY 15 – TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up." Podcast Devotional Isolation is one of the enemy's favorite strategies against men. Many men convince themselves they're fine alone—handling pres...

DAY 14 – REST IN THE LORD Scripture: Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Podcast Devotional Rest is one of the most misunderstood disciplines for men. Many men equate rest with weakness. But Jesus invites the weary—not the lazy—to come and rest. Rest is not quitting; it's recalibrating. Men often collapse into distraction instead of rest: Endle...

DAY 13 – FIGHT WITH FAITHFULNESS Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 "Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses." Podcast Devotional Every man is fighting something. Some fights are visible—career pressure, family responsibility, financial stress. Others are hidden—temptation, insecurity, add...

DAY 12 – DO NOT GROW WEARY Scripture: Galatians 6:9 "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Podcast Devotional Every man hits a wall. It's that moment when effort doesn't seem to produce results. When prayers feel unanswered. When discipline feels exhausting. When doing the right thing feels unnoticed. Paul speaks directly to tha...

DAY 11 – GUARD YOUR HEART Scripture: Proverbs 4:23 "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Podcast Devotional Scripture doesn't say "guard your schedule" or "guard your reputation." It says guard your heart, because everything flows from it. Your decisions, reactions, words, and habits all start internally. When the heart is compromised, the rest follows. That's wh...

DAY 10 – RUN TO WIN Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24 "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize." Podcast Devotional Paul challenges men to stop running casually. Many men treat faith like a hobby instead of a calling. They show up when convenient, train inconsistently, and wonder why growth feels shallow. But athletes don't...

DAY 9 – SELF-CONTROL WINS BATTLES Scripture: Proverbs 25:28 "Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control." Podcast Devotional A city without walls is defenseless. Scripture says that's what a man without self-control looks like. Modern culture tells men to indulge: Indulge your anger Indulge your lust Indulge your appetite Indulge your ego But every unchecked indu...

DAY 8 – TRAIN YOURSELF FOR GODLINESS Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7–8 "Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." Podcast Devotional No man accidentally becomes godly. Paul uses the word train intentionally....

DAY 7 – RUN WITH ENDURANCE Scripture: Hebrews 12:1–2 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and...

DAY 6 – STRONG IN THE LORD Scripture: Ephesians 6:10 "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power." Podcast Devotional Paul's command is surprisingly specific: "Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might." He doesn't say, "Be strong in yourself." That's important—because most men have been trained to rely on their own strength. From a young age, men are taught: Handle it. Fi...

DAY 5 – IRON SHARPENS IRON Scripture: Proverbs 27:17 "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Podcast Devotional No blade sharpens itself. Isolation dulls men. Brotherhood sharpens them. Many men have friends—but few have brothers who challenge their character, call out sin, and speak truth in love. God designed men to grow together, not alone. Sharpening is uncomfortable. It creat...

The Valor Cast – Where Fight Meets Faith… and Fruit. The Valor Cast is a weekly podcast from New Hope Church's Men of Valor ministry—created for men who want to grow stronger in their faith, lead with integrity, and build lasting brotherhood. Hosted by Pastor Roberto and Scott Allred, each episode features real conversations with men from all walks of life—dads, pastors, business leaders, students...

DAY 3 – GOD, MY STRENGTH Scripture: Psalm 18:2 "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Podcast Devotional Modern culture praises self-made men. "Handle it yourself." "Man up." "Don't show weakness." But Scripture tells a different story. David—warrior, king, giant-killer—calls God his stren...

DAY 2 – BE COURAGEOUS Podcast Devotional Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." God never tells Joshua to be courageous because courage comes naturally. He tells him to be courageous because fear is real. And men today face fear constantly—fear of failing, fear of not providin...

DAY 1 – STAND FIRM 1 Corinthians 16:13 "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong." Podcast Devotional Every man is standing on something, whether he realizes it or not. For many men today, that foundation is their job, their reputation, their strength, or their ability to provide. The problem is this: everything the world offers can shift overnight. Jobs change. Health f...

In this season finale of Got Your Back , Scott and Pastor Roberto sit down with Dean Uno (retired law enforcement) and Wade Smith (Marine Corps veteran) for a deeply honest conversation about faith, courage, trauma, spiritual warfare, and the brotherhood forged on the frontlines. Both guests share moments where darkness was real, danger was present, and God showed up — often long before they recog...

Faith and spreadsheets. Calling and cashflow. Discipleship and deadlines. A lot of men live in the tension between  building something meaningful  and  staying grounded in Christ  — and the world doesn't make it easy. In this episode, long-time leaders and entrepreneurs  Jeff Sheffer  and  Paul Brooks  sit down with Roberto and Scott to talk about owning a business, leading with integrity, and gua...

Episode Summary What does  real  generosity look like — beyond writing a check or filling a calendar slot? In this powerful episode of the Valor Cast, longtime friends and spiritual brothers Cecil Cadwallader and Bobbit Jenkins get real about the cost, the reward, and the heart behind living generously. From raising daughters and leading teams to redefining "giving" as a lifestyle of presence and...

Navigating Faith & Identity Between Cultures What happens when your culture and your faith pull you in different directions? In this episode, guests  Jonathan Medrano  and  Omar Negrón  open up about the challenges—and unexpected blessings—of growing up between cultures. From language tensions to generational church gaps, they share how God has shaped their identity and discipleship journey throug...

What happens to your faith when you leave the comfort of home—and find yourself spiritually alone? In this episode, FSU students  Ethan Roberts  and  Sam Harrison  join Roberto and Scott to talk about the real challenges of following Jesus on a secular college campus. From struggling to find a faith community, to wrestling with cultural distractions, to resisting spiritual isolation—they share wha...

Is your job just a way to earn a living—or could it be something more? In this episode of  The Valor Cast , recent grads Matt Allred and Matt Yeo join hosts Pastor Roberto and Scott Allred to talk candidly about faith, calling, and the tension between  chasing a paycheck vs. living with purpose . From stories of college missteps to job hunts, mission trips, and workplace witness, the guys explore...

In this week's Valor Cast, Pastor Roberto sits down with educators Will New and Jay Cornish to explore how Jesus taught by example — building friendships, sharing mission, and shaping disciples through real relationship. Together they dig into the highs and lows of Jesus' ministry, the difference between preaching and teaching, and why small groups and creativity matter for Christian education tod...

With Skip Wilson and Paul Lancaster In Episode 3 of The Valor Cast , we tackle a lie that far too many men believe: that retirement means irrelevance. But what if your greatest spiritual impact comes  after  your career ends? Paul and Skip open up about brotherhood, legacy, and the kind of friendships that don't fade with age. Rooted in the story of Jonathan and David from 1 Samuel, this episode e...

You've probably said it. "I'm fine." And you probably weren't. In this raw and relevant episode of  The Valor Cast , the team confronts one of the most staggering stats in Christian men's ministry:  19 out of 20 Christian men don't have a best friend.  What's worse, most don't even know what they're missing. Joined by veteran disciple-maker  Rick Rodriguez , Scott Allred and Roberto Chaple explore...

Every man is in a battle—whether he realizes it or not. In this powerful kickoff to The Valor Cast , Pastor Roberto and Scott Allred sit down with Rick Rhodes and Dan Hamilton—two dads, husbands, and godly leaders who wear many hats in life. From balancing work and fatherhood to leading with spiritual strength, these men share their stories of parenting, failure, growth, and grace. We dig into the...