The FORGE Truth Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with former UFC fighter and Brazilian jiu jitsu instructor Rolles Gracie, Jr. for a wide ranging conversation about discipline, identity, and faith. Rolles shares his journey of growing up in the legendary Gracie jiu jitsu family, competing at the highest levels of combat sports, and ev...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones walk through the ideas behind Aaron Renn’s Life in the Negative World and why it matters for men today. They unpack the shift from a culture that once rewarded Christianity to one that now often resists it, and they explain how this change affects churches, families, and personal faith. The conversation...

Send us Fan Mail How do you intentionally guide a boy into manhood with clarity, purpose, and spiritual strength? In part two of this conversation, Dr. Pete Alwinson and Bishop Jayson Quiñones continue unpacking key ideas from Raising a Modern Day Knight and why the knighthood model gives fathers a practical framework for discipling their sons. They talk about the power of clear stages and transit...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to raise a boy into a godly man in a culture that rarely defines manhood with clarity? In this episode, Dr. Pete Alwinson and Bishop Jayson Quiñones begin a two part conversation around Robert Lewis’ book Raising a Modern Day Knight and why intentional fatherhood matters more than ever. Together, they unpack the father wound, the danger of the invisible dad, and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones continue their apologetics series by tackling two of the most common and emotionally charged questions Christians face today. Why would a good and loving God allow people to go to hell? And how can the Bible be true when Christians disagree on so many doctrines and interpretations? Rather than offering s...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the kids you raised in church no longer want anything to do with church as adults? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones tackle one of the most painful and common questions fathers face today. Why do so many adult children drift from faith, and what responsibility do dads still carry once their children are grown? This hone...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones talk with Zach about his recent trip to visit with pastors in India. They discuss the global persecution of the Church and what it means to follow Christ in a context where faith comes at real personal cost. This is a call to awareness, prayer, and bold faith in a world that increasingly resists the trut...

Send us Fan Mail In this Christmas season episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones walk through the birth narratives of Jesus found in Luke and Matthew, slowing down to explore what these familiar passages actually reveal when read carefully. From the prophecy and birth of John the Baptist to Mary’s song of praise, from the humility of the manger to the unexpected role...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones continue their apologetics series by tackling some of the most common objections people raise against Christianity. They address the charge that Christians are hypocrites, explore whether God truly cares about women, discuss why Christians are often perceived as pushy, and walk through how believers shou...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for something totally different on The FORGE Truth Podcast. Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones step into the ring for a full Bible Knowledge Showdown. Zach throws out categories, curveballs, speed rounds, and closest to the pin challenges while listeners play along at home. The guys tackle everything from the twelve disciples and the plagues of Egypt to the armor of God a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast , Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones tackle some of the most common and challenging questions skeptics raise about Christianity. From “Has the Bible been changed over time?” to “Why do bad things happen to good people?”, they discuss how believers can respond with truth, grace, and confidence. With honest conversation and pastoral insight,...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast , Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Brodie Croyle, former NFL quarterback and CEO of Big Oak Ranch, for a conversation about purpose, fatherhood, and faith. Brodie shares his remarkable journey from playing for the Kansas City Chiefs to leading a ministry that has transformed the lives of thousands of children. Hear...

Send us Fan Mail Halloween is one of the most debated holidays for Christians today. In this episode, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones unpack the origins of Halloween, its ancient spiritual roots, and the modern cultural expressions that surround it. Together with producer Zach, they explore how followers of Jesus can approach the season with discernment and faith. Should Christians avoid Hallowe...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to stand firm in a culture that’s drifting away from God? In this episode, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones dive deep into the story of Daniel—one of Scripture’s most courageous young men. Together they explore how Daniel developed his faith at a young age, the vital role of fathers and mentors in shaping the next generation, and why men today must model intenti...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of the Five Solas series, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones explore Soli Deo Gloria , to the glory of God alone. Together, they unpack what it means for every part of life, faith, and ministry to point back to God’s glory. From church history and the Reformation to modern temptations like celebrity culture and self-promotion, the hosts reflect on how easily w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones dive into Solus Christus , Christ alone, as part of the Five Solas series. Together they unpack why Christ is the only mediator between God and man, how this truth shapes our salvation, and what it means for Christian men in their daily lives. From history and theology to practical conversations about fa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, hosts Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Jeff Shills, Florida Director of Idols Aside Ministries, to talk about the life-changing impact of mentoring fatherless youth. Jeff shares his personal story of leaving behind a demanding career in the produce industry to follow God’s call into ministry, and how Idols Aside uses the o...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful FORGE message, Pete Alwinson reflects on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it reveals about our cultural moment. He challenges us to see Kirk’s death as martyrdom, an urgent call to live our Christian lives with deeper devotion, greater courage, and renewed earnestness. This episode reminds us that the cost of following Christ is real, but so is...

Send us Fan Mail What’s really “okay” for Christians? In this week’s FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones tackle some hot-button questions: Should Christians play the lottery? Should parents give teens the choice to attend church? Is it ever okay to listen to prosperity gospel preachers? And what about weddings outside of church, mentoring across genders, or church time limits? ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Pastor Joby Martin of The Church of Eleven22. Together they talk about the challenges facing men in today’s culture, what it means to “act like men” according to 1 Corinthians 16:13–14, and why the church needs to focus on developing strong men. Joby shares insights from his book Stand Firm...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean that God is holy? How does His otherness change the way we live as men of faith? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, we listen to a FORGE message from Bishop Jayson Quiñones as he takes us into Isaiah’s vision of God’s holiness, the boldness of the apostles in Acts, and the reality of the Trinity. This message will challenge you to see God as He truly is,...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to disciple men in today’s world? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson is joined by Rick Burgess, radio host and author of Men Don’t Run in the Rain . Together they dive into the lasting influence of fathers, the importance of intentional discipleship, and the lessons men pass on—whether they realize it or not. Rick shares powerful stories fr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast , hosts Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with former Ohio Governor John Kasich to discuss his new book Heaven Help Us: How Faith Communities Inspire Hope, Strengthen Neighborhoods, and Build the Future . Kasich shares powerful stories of ordinary people making extraordinary community impacts, from multi-faith centers to global h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, hosts Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones welcome Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, renowned author of Love and Respect and his latest release Speak Your Mind: Evaluating and Unleashing Your Communication Strengths . They explore what it means to communicate in a Godly way by first asking is it truth, is it kind, is it necessary, and is it clear! The...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones dive into the powerful doctrine of Sola Gratia , Grace Alone. Together they explore why salvation cannot be earned by good works, why grace is essential for spiritually dead people, and how God’s unmerited favor transforms lives. They also tackle common misunderstandings about grace, its tension with wor...