In this episode, we break down what it truly means to love your wife the way Christ loves the church. We talk Ephesians 5, sacrificial love, realistic marriage expectations, conflict, growth, and becoming the kind of man who can lead, serve, and love with Christ-like purpose. Whether you’re single, dating, or married, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

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Caleb officially joins Paul and Joey as a full-time co-host, bringing new structure, energy, and clarity to the mission of Brotherhood Forged. In this episode, the guys dive deep into a theme every husband and father needs to master:

Rooted in 1 Peter 3:7, this conversation unpacks how men often rely on grit—fixing, pushing, forcing solutions—when what their marriages actually need is grace, compassion, understanding, and Christlike leadership.

00:20 Welcoming Caleb as a Co-Host

00:41 Community and Podcast Reflections

03:49 Improving Communication Skills

07:04 Grace vs. Grit in Relationships

15:50 Grace in Marriage

20:54 The Importance of Communication in Relationships

21:35 Understanding and Responding with Grace

22:37 Knowing Your Audience: The Key to Connection

23:51 Grit vs. Grace: An Analogy

24:33 Biblical Insights on Marriage

25:30 The Role of Grace in Relationships

30:46 Honoring Your Wife: A Deeper Dive into Scripture

38:59 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

39:58 Closing Prayer and Final Remarks

The guys explore:

This episode is honest, challenging, and packed with practical wisdom for husbands who want to lead their homes with integrity, tenderness, and strength.

1 Peter 3:7 (ESV)

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What if the distance in your marriage isn’t coming from big blowups… but from the little things that stopped being seen?

In this episode of the Brotherhood Forged Podcast, Paul, Joey, and Caleb unpack how unnoticed daily acts and a lack of expressed gratitude slowly create emotional drift, resentment, and isolation in marriage and family.

We walk through a powerful gratitude thought experiment:

From there, we dive into:

How unspoken appreciation quietly erodes closeness in marriage

Why familiarity and busyness condition us to overlook what our wives and families do every day

The danger of scorekeeping (“I do more than they do”) and how it poisons connection

How a growing relationship with Christ reshapes our wants from “me-focused” to “others-focused”

The power of recognizing your spouse’s bids for connection and responding instead of withdrawing

Practical ways to make gratitude a daily rhythm instead of a rare reaction

We also share:

A gratitude journal challenge you can do for your wife (inspired by The Compound Effect)

Simple daily and weekly habits to change the atmosphere of your home through thanksgiving

Why 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (“give thanks in all circumstances”) is not just a nice verse—but God’s will for your life

Whether you feel distant in your marriage, stuck in isolation, or just sensing that you’ve stopped noticing the small things, this episode will challenge you to let gratitude kill the distance and rebuild connection one “thank you” at a time.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) – “Give thanks in all circumstances…”

The life of Job as a picture of gratitude and faith in suffering

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This isn’t just another group chat or motivational feed.

Brotherhood Forged is a coaching-driven community for men who are ready to lead with strength, faith, and integrity in their homes, bodies, mindset, and legacy.

Inside the community you’ll get:

Weekly group coaching calls rooted in faith and personal growth

Daily challenges to sharpen discipline and identity

A brotherhood of men who actually show up for each other

Workouts, accountability tools, and tactical content you can put into action

A system to build the 2.0 version of you — with no fluff and no excuses

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

We don’t just talk about being better men.

We train for it — together.

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Isolation hits hard this time of year. The holidays bring joy for some, but for many men, it triggers loneliness, disconnection, stress, and the silent battle of keeping everything bottled up.

In Episode 77, Joey, Paul, and Caleb break down why isolation is so common among men, especially during the holiday season, and what it actually takes to break free from it. This is a real, raw, faith centered conversation on courage, identity, and brotherhood.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why men isolate even when surrounded by people

• The difference between physical, emotional, and spiritual isolation

• The fear of being judged and the pressure to “have it all together”

• How authenticity frees us from shame

• Why so many men retreat instead of reaching out

• How isolation slowly damages marriages, kids, friendships, and faith

• The enemy’s role in keeping men silent and alone

• How identity in Christ restores courage and confidence

• Why community, accountability, and brotherhood matter more than ever

We also share practical ways to step out of the shadows, reconnect with others, and let God use community to bring healing. Caleb closes with a prayer for anyone who feels alone, reminding us that God did not design us to walk through life by ourselves.

Scripture Highlight:

Ecclesiastes 4:9 to 10

“Two are better than one… woe to the one who falls and has no one to lift him up.”

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In this week’s episode of the Brotherhood Forged Podcast, Joey, Paul, and new co-host Caleb Clapp dive deep into a question every man wrestles with — “Where does my worth really come from?”

From cultural expectations and career pressure to faith, family, and identity, this unscripted conversation gets real about how men define value in today’s world. Caleb shares his journey of leaving the workforce to become a stay-at-home dad, and how God used that season to rebuild his faith, patience, and sense of purpose.

The guys talk openly about:

The trap of finding worth in money, work, or success

How faith and community can redefine your identity

Why vulnerability and accountability are critical for men

Practical ways to change your inner dialogue through God’s truth

Philippians 4:8 — how to focus your mind on what is true, pure, and praiseworthy

They also unpack what it really means to have a “3 AM brother” — the kind of man who shows up when life hits hard.

This episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and raw honesty about what it means to lead yourself, your family, and your faith with integrity.

💬 Key Verse: Philippians 4:8 (ESV)

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

🔥 About Brotherhood Forged:

Built for men who refuse to stay stuck.

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Inside the Brotherhood, you’ll find:

• Weekly live group coaching calls rooted in faith and growth

• Daily challenges to sharpen your discipline and identity

• Real accountability and connection with men who show up

• Tools to build the 2.0 version of you — no fluff, no excuses

We don’t just talk about being better men.

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Just because you can’t see the harvest yet doesn’t mean God isn’t working beneath the surface. In Episode 75, we unpack patience, discipline, journaling, fitness structure, and why quiet faithfulness matters when results feel slow—at home, at work, and in your walk with Jesus.

SCRIPTURE

Galatians 6:9 — “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

WHAT WE COVER

• “Roots before fruit”: staying faithful when progress is invisible

• Why we don’t wait for January (and the problem with resolutions)

• Simple routines: voice-note journaling → AI summary → Day One

• Fitness structure & accountability (Ladder App + small wins)

• Drifting vs. designing: entering the holidays with intention

• Masculinity redefined: vulnerability, repentance, and modeling emotions for your kids

• Humility at work: “I don’t know” beats pretending you do

• Community, accountability, and a closing prayer

RESOURCES & MENTIONS

Atomic Habits — James Clear

Day One (journaling app)

Ladder App (workout programming & structure)

EDUCAUSE trip reflections

Shoutout: Geoff (previous guest); dream guests like Tim Tebow; “Ben B.”

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro — “roots before fruit” mindset

3:12 Galatians 6:9 and faithfulness in the quiet seasons

6:15 Why we don’t do New Year’s resolutions

9:40 Journaling system (voice notes → AI → Day One)

12:45 Fitness structure: Ladder + small daily wins

16:40 Holidays are coming: intention > drift

20:20 Masculinity, emotions, and modeling for your kids

27:30 Community, accountability, and prayer

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• A brotherhood of men who actually show up

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In Episode 74 of Brotherhood Forged, hosts Joey and Paul sit down with Geoff Bratsberg—a husband, father, and member of the Brotherhood Forged community—whose journey from addiction and pride to purpose and faith will inspire every man who listens.

Geoff opens up about the painful seasons that refined him, the lessons he’s learned in marriage and fatherhood, and how God used community to rebuild his life from the inside out. His story is raw, redemptive, and full of practical wisdom for men who are ready to stop walking alone.

Inside this episode:

🔥 Breaking free from addiction and pride

🔥 What it means to truly “love your wife as Christ loves the church” (Ephesians 5:25)

🔥 How to lead your home with humility and strength

🔥 Building real brotherhood instead of white-knuckling life alone

🔥 Guiding your kids through emotion, faith, and truth

🔥 Seeing God’s grace even in your weakest moments

Key Scriptures:

Ephesians 5:25 — Love your wife as Christ loved the church

James 1:19 — Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger

Proverbs 14:29 — Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding

Brotherhood Forged is built for men who refuse to stay stuck.

It’s not a chat thread—it’s a coaching-driven community for men serious about leading with strength, faith, and integrity in their homes, bodies, mindset, and legacy.

Inside you’ll find:

• Weekly group coaching rooted in faith and growth

• Daily discipline & identity challenges

• A real brotherhood of men who actually show up

• Accountability, workouts, and tactical tools

• A system to forge your 2.0 self—no fluff, no excuses

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Together we forge our identity, lead our families, and reclaim our future.

In this unscripted conversation, Joey and Paul share where the Brotherhood Forged community is headed and why they’ve chosen authenticity over polish. They unpack the weekly call structure, discipleship focus, book track, daily challenges, transparent pricing with no upsells, and a future 10% give-back vision. If you’re a man ready for real growth in faith, leadership, and accountability—this one’s for you.

What we cover:

Why we ditched scripted episodes for real talk and connection

How early members reminded us: we’re here for you—not perfect production

The 3-call weekly rhythm (Mon/Fri check-ins, Wed discipleship) and how lean-ins work

Who’s in the room: men from many backgrounds and ages, all serious about growth

Transparent pricing: $49/mo (first 25) then $69/mo, no hidden tiers, no upsells

Book track: Disciplines of a Godly Man (R. Kent Hughes) + rotating books & monthly themes

Daily challenges to anchor identity and build discipline (Hebrews 6:19)

Why small and deep beats big and shallow—and how we’ll grow only when it’s right

Vision to give back 10% to member-nominated needs/ministries

Shoutouts to new brother David and dream guests we’d love to host

Scripture referenced:

Hebrews 6:19 — Our hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure

Proverbs 27:17 — Iron sharpens iron

1 Corinthians 16:13–14 — Be watchful, stand firm, act like men, be strong; do everything in love

Mentions:

Book: Disciplines of a Godly Man — R. Kent Hughes

Dream guests: Tim Tebow, John Rich, Granger Smith, Pastor Joby Martin, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell

00:00 — Cold open: why we’re going unscripted

02:10 — Authenticity over polish (member feedback)

06:30 — Weekly calls: lean-ins, not lectures

11:40 — Discipleship night & testimonies

15:30 — Pricing, no upsells, and why a fee matters

20:10 — Book track + monthly themes

23:20 — Daily challenges & Hebrews 6:19

26:00 — Iron sharpening iron (Proverbs 27:17)

27:30 — Act like men (1 Cor. 16:13–14)

29:10 — 10% give-back vision

30:15 — Prayer & close

🔥 Built for Men Who Refuse to Stay Stuck

Not another group chat. Coaching-driven, faith-anchored community for men ready to lead with strength, integrity, and purpose—at home, in their bodies, in their mindset, and in their legacy.

You’ll get:

Weekly group coaching calls rooted in faith & personal growth

Daily challenges to sharpen discipline and identity

A brotherhood of men who actually show up

Workouts, accountability tools, and tactical content

A system to build the 2.0 version of you — no fluff, no excuses

Join the community: https://brotherhoodforged.com

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Ever had someone just go off on you for no reason? The real strength isn’t in clapping back — it’s in staying grounded. 💪

In this episode, Richie and Paul break down what it means to walk in the superpower of not taking things personally. Drawing from The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, plus Colossians 3:3 and Proverbs 19:11, they talk about how true confidence and peace come from knowing your identity is secure in Christ — not in the opinions of others.

Learn how to pause before reacting, protect your peace, and lead with strength and grace when emotions run high.

📖 “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” – Proverbs 19:11

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This one cuts deep, brothers. In today’s episode of Brotherhood Forged, we tackle one of the most challenging calls in scripture:

👉 “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” (Ephesians 5:25)

That means love that is sacrificial, patient, and selfless—not driven by pride, ego, or selfish ambition. We unpack what this looks like in real marriage, where it’s easy to get distracted, stubborn, or stuck in old patterns.

Inside this episode:

Why pride is the #1 marriage killer

How to love sacrificially without becoming a “nice guy”

What spiritual leadership in the home actually means

Lessons from The Five Love Languages, Disciplines of a Godly Man, and the faith of John Wooden

Practical steps you can take today to love your wife more like Christ loves the church

🔥 Weekly Challenge: Find one small way to love your wife sacrificially today—whether that’s praying over her, doing something that serves her without expectation, or simply listening with humility.

This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a movement.

Brotherhood Forged: Built for Men Who Refuse to Stay Stuck.

We are a coaching-driven community for men who are ready to lead with strength, faith, and integrity — in their homes, bodies, mindset, and legacy.

Inside you’ll find:

✅ Weekly faith-driven coaching calls

✅ Daily challenges to sharpen your identity and discipline

✅ Workouts, accountability, and tactical tools you can use

✅ A brotherhood of men who actually show up for each other

We don’t just talk about being better men. We train for it. Together.

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