It's Time To Man Up!

It's Time To Man Up!

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  • From Cancer Survivor to Kingdom Warrior: Roger Gadd's Story of Faith, Resilience & Purpose

    What happens when life hits you with one challenge after another—and instead of running from God, you run toward Him? On this episode of The Man Up Show, Nikita Koloff sits down with longtime friend Roger Gadd for a powerful conversation about faith, family, perseverance, and purpose. Roger shares his incredible journey from a young man who knew very little about God to becoming a committed follower of Christ. He opens up about battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma at just 27 years old, enduring surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation—and the moment during that difficult season when he says he experienced the unmistakable presence and love of God. But Roger's story didn't end there. He later faced a mini-stroke, was diagnosed with polycythemia vera, and eventually underwent open-heart surgery to replace his aortic valve. Through every trial, Roger discovered a deeper truth: what the enemy intended for destruction could become an opportunity to draw closer to the Lord. Nikita and Roger also talk about marriage, fatherhood, grandfatherhood, coaching young athletes, business, and the danger of allowing your career to become your identity. Roger's message is simple but profound: your job is an assignment, but your identity is found in Christ. Whether you're walking through a health crisis, struggling to find your purpose, or simply looking for encouragement in your faith, Roger's testimony is a reminder that you don't have to face life's battles alone. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." — Philippians 4:13

    28 min
  • Overcoming Trauma, Changing Your Mindset & Finding Healing | Q&A with Erin Hitch

    In this powerful episode of Q&A with Koloff, Nikita sits down with Erin Hitch of Douglasville, Georgia, for an honest and inspiring conversation about marriage, faith, health, forgiveness, and overcoming the wounds of the past. Erin shares the noticeable transformation she witnessed in her husband, Matthew, after attending Man Camp—including how he became more intentional about prayer, making God-centered decisions, and leading his family. She also opens up about their family's health journey and the changes they've experienced along the way. But the heart of this episode comes when Erin asks a deeply personal question: How do you change your mindset when you've grown up surrounded by negativity and trauma? Nikita offers encouragement about choosing a positive perspective, intentionally renewing your mindset, and seeking genuine healing from past hurts rather than simply learning to live with them. Together, they discuss forgiveness, childhood wounds, faith, and the importance of allowing God to bring healing to the heart. If you've ever struggled with negative thinking, past trauma, fear, unforgiveness, or automatically expecting the worst, this episode will encourage you to take the next step toward healing.

    27 min
  • Q&A With Koloff

    In this episode of Q&A with Koloff, Nikita Koloff sits down with Brian Johnson from Crescent Automotive for an inspiring conversation about leading with Christian values in business. They also welcome Pastor Christian, a new addition to the Johnston, South Carolina community, who shares his incredible journey from Romania to the U.S. Tune in as they explore faith, mission, and what it means to live out your beliefs in both the marketplace and ministry.

    25 min
  • From Wrestling Fan to Brother in Christ

    What started with a childhood dream of professional wrestling and a chance encounter with wrestling legends in 1988 eventually became a lifelong friendship rooted in faith. In this episode, Nikita Koloff sits down with Pierre, a German-born wrestling fan who grew up in Georgia and once watched Nikita, Sting, and Lex Luger from the sidelines. Pierre shares the remarkable story of how those childhood memories eventually came full circle—and how he became not only friends with Nikita, but brothers in Christ. Pierre also opens up about his transformative experience at Nikita's Man Up Intensive and Man Camp, the impact it had on his life, and the friendships and faith that came from the experience. Nikita and Pierre revisit Lex Luger's incredible journey of transformation, their shared history in professional wrestling, and the power of God to change a person's life.

    28 min
  • David Kerley Episode #292

    In this heartfelt episode of Q&A with Koloff, Nikita Koloff welcomes author, stage performer, and Man Camp alumnus David Curley for a conversation about loss, faith, perseverance, and God's faithfulness through life's unexpected seasons. David shares the story behind his book, 50 Curley Q's to My Wonderful Life, inspired by the classic film It's a Wonderful Life. Through 50 personal memoir stories—some humorous, some painful, and some deeply reflective—David opens up about losing his son, his father, and his job, and how those experiences ultimately helped draw him back into a closer relationship with God. The conversation also explores David's journey to Man Camp, his experience performing a one-man stage production featuring more than 30 characters, and the lessons he has learned about embracing our imperfections and trusting God in the middle of them. David turns the tables and asks Nikita about one of his favorite wrestling memories: teaming with the legendary American Dream Dusty Rhodes. Nikita shares personal stories from their years together, including the origin of the "Russian Nightmare" name, traveling with Dusty, and a dream they once shared of owning land out West. Nikita also reflects on his own transition from professional wrestling to ministry, sharing how a life-changing encounter with Christ eventually led to Koloff for Christ Ministries, decades of ministry, and a passion for challenging and equipping men to become godly husbands, fathers, and leaders. This episode is a powerful reminder that even through loss, failure, disappointment, and unexpected detours, God never leaves us—and He can bring purpose and redemption to every chapter of our story.

    33 min

About It's Time To Man Up!

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Once the Russian Nightmare, now the devil's nightmare, Nikita Koloff and his guest share their stories of faith with a weekly challenge for men and women

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