True North Podcast

What does spiritual warfare actually look like in the life of a believer? In this episode of the True North Podcast, James sits down with Joseph Lashbrook to unpack the teaching Joseph shared at our most recent Frontier gathering. This year at Frontier, we're walking through The Four Streams , a framework that explores the ways Jesus ministered to people through Spiritual Warfare, Healing, Dis...

Can a horse reveal what's really happening inside your heart? In this fascinating episode of the True North Podcast, we sit down with a horse trainer, coach, and ministry leader who has spent decades helping people discover emotional healing, spiritual growth, and deeper self-awareness through unexpected encounters with horses. From emotional intelligence and self-worth to supernatural stories...

What do you do when everyone says a retreat will change your life... and you leave feeling like nothing happened? In this episode of the True North Podcast, we hear the honest story of Chad Parks whose first Base Camp experience was filled with distractions, frustration, spiritual warfare, and a desire to leave early. Yet what seemed like a disappointing weekend became the beginning of a deeper jo...

What happens when a man finally realizes the chaos in his life didn’t start with addiction… but with wounds he never knew he carried? In this powerful episode of the True North Podcast, we sit down with Steven Robinson for one of the rawest conversations we’ve ever had about addiction, shame, identity, healing, and freedom. From meth addiction, prison, alcoholism, marijuana dependency, and broken...

Why do strong, capable men hold it together at work… then fall apart at home? In this powerful episode, Sean McGuire shares why so many men carry unresolved pain, react out of hidden wounds, and struggle to transition from pressure at work to peace at home. From childhood trauma to stress, anger, shame, and emotional triggers, this conversation gets to the root of what is really going on beneath t...

What happens when someone believes they’re too far gone to be saved? In this powerful episode of the True North Podcast, we walk through a raw and honest story of addiction, brokenness, and the slow journey toward freedom. From a troubled childhood and drug-induced psychosis to prison, desperation, and ultimately encountering God in a life-changing way, this story reveals what it really looks like...

Why do mentorship and discipleship matter so much in today’s world? In this episode of the True North Podcast, we explore the power of spiritual mentorship, discipleship, and investing in the next generation. Real transformation rarely happens in isolation. It happens in relationship, through guidance, accountability, and people who are willing to walk with you through every season of life. This c...

What happens when you lose everything? In this powerful episode, Darryl Johnson shares the full story behind his new book It’s Only a Game, a journey through championship highs, federal indictment, public disgrace, financial collapse, and ultimately, spiritual redemption. From winning national titles to being cleared in a historic NCAA and federal case… from rock bottom on his knees in Houston to...

What happens when your calling is not to be the one in the spotlight, but to support the leaders who carry the vision? In this episode of the True North Podcast, we sit down with a founder and nonprofit leader who shares the journey from serving behind the scenes to stepping fully into purpose. We talk about faith-driven business, supporting executives and ministry leaders, the lessons learned fro...

In this episode, we sit down with a longtime leader who has walked through seasons of striving, surrender, authority, and humility inside True North Ministries. From serving on the prayer team to years on the board, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like to hear God, submit to authority, and stay faithful when your role changes. We talk openly about ambition, offense...

In True North Podcast Ep 88, we explore what it looks like for men to move from quiet faith to courageous leadership by learning how to hear God, walk in truth, and lead from vulnerability instead of fear. This conversation dives into the often-unspoken realities of men’s emotional formation, spiritual resistance, and the internal barriers that keep many men passive, guarded, or disconnected. This...

True North Podcast Ep 87 explores the cost and beauty of obedience when God asks you to release something you deeply love. This episode dives into the tension between calling and comfort, the pain of stepping away from familiar identity, and the faith required to trust God’s timing and multiplication. We talk through the decision to step away from leadership, the fear of losing purpose, and the re...

True North Podcast Ep 86 shares a powerful story of transformation shaped by brotherhood, healing, and the long road from spiritual uncertainty to a life of purpose. This episode explores how childhood wounds, identity struggles, and seasons of hardship become invitations to step into deeper intimacy with God and discover who you were created to be. You will hear how attending Basecamp awakened a...

In this episode of True North Podcast Ep 85, we explore a powerful story of transformation, healing, and redemption. From childhood wounds and broken family systems to years of carrying self-reliance and hidden pain, this conversation reveals how God meets a man right where he is and begins rebuilding everything from the inside out. We talk through the long journey of learning to trust again, the...

In True North Podcast Ep 84, we sit down for an authentic, wide-ranging conversation about marriage, parenting, missions, and what it means to fail forward in faith. From dating your spouse again and learning to communicate, to taking your daughter on a life-changing mission trip to Africa, this episode explores how God uses ordinary obedience to create extraordinary impact. We dive into:Restoring...

In True North Podcast Ep 83, we sit down for a deeply personal conversation about obedience, fatherhood, and the ripple effect of one man’s transformation. From hearing God’s voice for the first time to leading as president of the True North Board, this episode captures how faith, community, and courage change everything. You’ll hear stories of grief, obedience, and legacy—how a single act of surr...

Too many men feel stuck between exhaustion and apathy—drifting through work, marriage, and fatherhood without clear direction. In True North Podcast Ep 82, we unpack how to break that cycle and move from passivity to purpose. Michael Hayes and Josh King join James McKenzie to discuss what keeps men stuck, how compartmentalization destroys authenticity, and why true leadership begins with slowing d...

In Episode 81 of the True North Podcast, we sit down with longtime board member and camp director Mike Decker to talk about the journey of walking with God, leading men with authenticity, and learning to slow down in a world that pushes us to hurry. Mike shares powerful lessons from more than a decade with True North—shifting from building himself to being fully present with family, guiding men at...

What does it look like to live a life of adventure with God? In this episode of the True North Podcast, we sit down to explore why adventure is essential for every man’s walk with Jesus, how it restores joy, and what it means to take risks with purpose. From building cars to moving across the world for missions, the stories shared reveal how God meets us in unexpected places and calls us into deep...

In this episode of the True North Podcast, we sit down with Trevor Williams—a man whose story of transformation, obedience, and leadership has impacted countless lives. From chasing success and emptiness to encountering Jesus and stepping into a radical calling, Trevor’s journey reveals what it looks like when a man says “yes” to God. We dive into:How God met him in the middle of brokenness and pu...

In this episode of the True North Podcast, we sit down with our good friend Joseph Lashbrook to explore the power of intentional prayer, spiritual equipping, and the ongoing journey of getting your heart back. We unpack the vision and calling behind True North’s prayer team, the importance of moving at God’s pace, and how equipping is an act of love. Together, we discuss the dangers of stepping in...

What happens when everything falls apart—your business, your finances, your marriage—and you’re left wondering if God even sees you? In this powerful episode of the True North Podcast, we sit down with Tracy Markham, founder of Alpha Warrior Ministries, to talk about his incredible journey from isolation and failure to redemption and purpose. Tracy shares raw and real moments of brokenness, includ...

In this powerful episode of the True North Podcast, we sit down with counselor and leader Sean McGuire to explore what it truly means to become a king—not the kind the world glorifies, but the kind forged through fire, forged through faith, and committed to serving others. Sean opens up about the phases of masculine formation—cowboy, warrior, lover, king, and sage—and the lessons he’s learned in e...

This episode is a raw, honest journey from living a double life to discovering true freedom. We talk about the power of Basecamp, the importance of boundaries, breaking the cycle of pornography, and how spiritual leadership begins with humility and healing. We also explore what it means to hear from God, how family legacy and past wounds shape our path, and what it looks like to walk in freedom an...

In this special Father's Day episode of the True North Podcast, we gather around the table for an honest and powerful conversation about the weight and wonder of fatherhood. Whether you had a great dad, a distant one, or none at all, this episode will speak to you. We explore how being a father shapes our identity as men, how our own dads influenced our parenting, and what it looks like to lea...