July 24, 2025

Forged Brotherhood: Michael's Story

47 minutes

A single dad of four in Columbus, Georgia, Michael Porter started listening to The Redeemed Man podcast two years ago and ended up becoming a leader of the ministry’s small online groups. In this week’s episode, Michael talks to Nate Dewberry about what he’s learned from other men along his way—the importance of community, the need for accountability, and the lies we believe that distance us from God.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

1:41 How Michael first connected with The Redeemed

6:23 Stepping into a new role as a small group leader

14:24 The unique limitations and blessings of online community

26:09 Surprises and revelations from building relationships with a diverse group of men

32:33 Each group at The Redeemed is unique

36:45 What does redemption mean to you?

42:53 Michael’s hopes for the future

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