True Man Podcast

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt explores what the relationship between Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in Yellowstone reveals about masculinity, loyalty, love, fatherhood, and the deep human desire to be truly known. Through powerful scenes, biblical truth, and practical application, you'll discover why real strength isn't found in building thicker wa...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt explores what the relationship between Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in Yellowstone reveals about masculinity, loyalty, love, fatherhood, and the deep human desire to be truly known. Through powerful scenes, biblical truth, and practical application, you'll discover why real strength isn't found in building thicker wa...

Send us Fan Mail  As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, the greatest question isn't what kind of nation we've inherited—it's what kind of men we're becoming. In this special Independence Day episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt challenges Christian men to return to God, lead their families with conviction, and become the generation that preserves liberty by firs...

Send us Fan Mail  As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, the greatest question isn't what kind of nation we've inherited—it's what kind of men we're becoming. In this special Independence Day episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt challenges Christian men to return to God, lead their families with conviction, and become the generation that preserves liberty by firs...

Send us Fan Mail Every father wants to protect his family, but what happens when the greatest threats aren't outside the home, they're flowing through the culture every single day? In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike is talking about what it means to raise a godly family when the world is pulling your marriage, your children, and your faith in the opposite direction. #truemanpo...

Send us Fan Mail  Every father wants to protect his family, but what happens when the greatest threats aren't outside the home, they're flowing through the culture every single day? In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike is talking about what it means to raise a godly family when the world is pulling your marriage, your children, and your faith in the opposite direction. #truemanp...

Send us Fan Mail  Father’s Day is more than a celebration, it’s an invitation to take an honest look at the man your family experiences every day. In this special Father’s Day episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike challenges fathers to close the gap between the father they intended to become and the father they are becoming, while embracing the grace, purpose, and calling God has placed on their l...

Send us Fan Mail  Father’s Day is more than a celebration, it’s an invitation to take an honest look at the man your family experiences every day. In this special Father’s Day episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike challenges fathers to close the gap between the father they intended to become and the father they are becoming, while embracing the grace, purpose, and calling God has placed on their l...

Send us Fan Mail What if the definition of manhood you've been chasing isn't leading where you thought it would? In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt explores five ways a godly man thinks, leads, and lives differently than the world teaches, and why those differences may be the key to building a life of purpose, strength, and lasting impact.    Contact Mike Van Pelt:  m...

Send us Fan Mail  What does it take to become a godly father when nobody ever showed you how? In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt explores how men can break generational cycles, build a new blueprint for fatherhood, and give their children the presence, truth, safety, and direction every child needs to thrive. #truemanpodcast  Contact Mike Van Pelt:  mike@truemanlifecoaching.com...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of the True Man Podcast, I’m stripping away the counterfeit versions of masculinity the culture and even the church have sold men for years, and getting back to what biblical masculinity actually looks like. This isn’t about being soft or domineering; it’s about becoming a man whose strength is surrendered to purpose, anchored in God, and strong enough to lead, pr...

Send us Fan Mail  This week on the True Man Podcast, I’m talking about the foundation nobody sees, and why the life you build externally will always reflect the condition of the man you’ve built internally. If you want a stronger future, stronger relationships, stronger faith, and stronger leadership, it starts with what you’re building beneath the surface every single day. #truemanpodcast    Cont...

Send us Fan Mail  People love the excitement of what’s new—a new house, a new car, a new opportunity, but external change can easily distract us from the deeper internal work that transforms a man. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I unpack the difference between superficial newness and true renewal, and why conditioning your mind, body, and spirit is the key to becoming the strongest versi...

Send us Fan Mail After moving to Arkansas and stepping into a new season of life, I’ve realized something powerful, success rarely finds the man who stands still waiting for certainty. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I talk about why action creates opportunity, how movement builds momentum, and how faith, family, and taking initiative can completely reshape your future.  Contact Mike Van...

Send us Fan Mail  After 30 years, I return to a place tied to my past, not to relive it, but to redeem it, and discover how God uses even our worst seasons to shape who we’re meant to become. This episode of the True Man Podcast is a raw, powerful call for men to stop carrying the weight of old decisions and step boldly into the new life God has already prepared. #truemanpodcast  Contact Mike Van...

Send us Fan Mail  After decades, a man returns to a place tied to his past, not to relive it, but to step into it as a different man shaped by growth, truth, and God’s hand. This episode of the True Man Podcast is a powerful call to stop running from your story and start walking forward in the freedom of who you’ve become. #truemanpodcast  Contact Mike Van Pelt:  mike@truemanlifecoaching.com  http...

Send us Fan Mail  The reason you’re still stuck isn’t your past, it’s the story you’ve been telling yourself about it. This episode of the True Man Podcast challenges you to confront that lie, reframe your truth, and step into the man you were actually created to become. #truemanpodcast  Contact Mike Van Pelt:  mike@truemanlifecoaching.com  https://www.truemanlifecoaching.com     Order Mik’s New B...

Send us Fan Mail  Most men aren’t stuck because of their past, they’re stuck because of what they’re still carrying from it. This True Man Podcast challenges you to face the weight you’ve buried, so you can finally stop carrying what was never meant to go with you into your future. #truemanpodcast    Contact Mike Van Pelt:  mike@truemanlifecoaching.com  https://www.truemanlifecoaching.com     Orde...

Send us Fan Mail When life feels uncertain and control slips through your hands, this Easter message calls you back to what matters most, trusting God in the middle of the unknown. In this powerful episode, you’ll be challenged to stop carrying it all alone and start leaning into the kind of faith that’s built in the waiting, not just the breakthrough. #truemanpodcast Contact Mike Van Pelt:  mike@...

Send us Fan Mail In a culture that confuses love with comfort, many fathers are avoiding the very thing that builds strength, discipline. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I break down how biblical discipline, clear standards, and consistent leadership shape children into men and women of character, resilience, and faith. #truemanpodcast     Contact Mike Van Pelt:  mike@truemanlifecoaching....

Send us Fan Mail In a culture where truth feels negotiable and responsibility is often avoided, how do we raise children with integrity, courage, and faith? In this episode, we explore how fathers can intentionally shape character at home—through example, everyday conversations, and steady leadership that anchors children in truth.  Contact Mike Van Pelt:  mike@truemanlifecoaching.com  https://www...

Send us Fan Mail  Real conversation is disappearing in our culture, and with it the ability to listen, think, and seek wisdom. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I explore how fathers can reclaim the lost art of conversation by asking better questions, modeling thoughtful dialogue, and teaching their families how to think, one dinner table conversation at a time.  Contact Mike Van Pelt:  mik...

Send us Fan Mail  If we want to rebuild culture, it doesn’t start in Washington D.C., it starts at our dinner tables. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I challenge fathers to lead their homes with presence, intentional conversation, and lived-out faith, rebuilding the family one meal, one prayer, and one steady decision at a time from our kitchen tables.  #truemanpodcast  Contact Mike Van P...

Send us Fan Mail  In a culture where division is loud and common sense feels rare, how does a man stand firm in his convictions without becoming part of the chaos? In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I explore returning to God, Family, and Country, addressing crime, borders, affordability, and the loss of decency, while challenging men to lead with courage, composure, and Biblical wisdom.  Co...

Send us Fan Mail After seeking God for wisdom, every man eventually faces the moment when a decision must be made without guarantees. In this True Man Podcast, I talk about courageous obedience, how a True Man moves forward in faith when clarity is incomplete and trusts God to meet him in motion. #truemanpodcast   Contact Mike Van Pelt: mike@truemanlifecoaching.com https://www.truemanlifecoaching....