Leadership Formation For Christian Men

Construction is full of tough people… and that toughness is costing lives. In this raw conversation on masculinity, enoughness, mental health, addiction, and suicide prevention, Brandon Anderson (a construction safety leader and mental health advocate) explains why the construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates—and why the real danger isn’t just the jobsite. It’s the silence. The “suck it up” culture. The belief that men are disposable. The coping that turns into alcoholism, opioids, and overdoses. If you’ve ever felt like you had to carry everything alone, this episode will hit hard—in the best way. You’ll hear why most people don’t need perfect advice… they need someone to listen. You’ll learn a simple 60-second check-in that can save a life, what to say when someone opens up, and how to spot the quiet signs when a friend is not okay. This is for construction workers, blue-collar men, leaders, fathers, husbands, and anyone who wants to help someone struggling with depression, addiction, or suicidal thoughts. You are not alone. And your story isn’t over.

You’ll learn why “tough guy” masculinity can block men from asking for help and how that fuels mental health struggles in the trades. You’ll hear what to say when someone finally opens up, including how to avoid turning it into a comparison story and instead respond with presence and trust. You’ll learn the 60-second pause technique—how to ask “No, really… how are you?” and listen long enough for the truth to come out. You’ll also hear why hope matters, how “Hold On, Pain Ends” reframes suicidal pain, and how leaders, coworkers, and friends can create a culture of care without turning it into performative “touchy-feely” nonsense.

00:00 Intro
00:18 Meet Brandon Anderson + construction background
02:22 Why construction has a major mental health + suicide problem
07:13 The “suck it up” culture and why men don’t ask for help
10:12 Feeling disposable at work and in society
11:35 Most people just need someone to talk to
15:13 The real demographics affected (not just “kids”)
20:16 Opioids, injury, and the overdose pipeline
21:39 Personal loss + why conversations like this matter
24:09 Hope stands for Hold On, Pain Ends
33:14 What to say when someone opens up
34:01 The 60-second check-in that can save a life
36:52 The Hope Coin idea and reaching the unreachable
41:14 Trust your gut and reach out
44:05 Listening as leadership (and real ministry)
48:09 Practical takeaways to take action today
49:37 Where to connect with Brandon (LinkedIn/IG/Facebook)

#MensMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #ConstructionLife #AddictionRecovery #Masculinity

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If you’re a man battling addiction, pornography, alcohol, or a “secret habit” you can’t talk about—this conversation is for you. In this episode, addiction counselor and sober house director Benjamin Clark breaks down the real roots of addiction and men’s mental health: trauma, isolation, silence, shame, and generational patterns that get passed down like a curse. We talk about why addiction often starts as relief and comfort, how families unknowingly protect the addiction, and why “functional” addiction can be the most deceptive trap. If you’ve ever felt like your past defines you—felonies, prison time, childhood wounds, abandonment, grief, or the pain you never processed—this will hit home. You’ll hear practical recovery tools that actually work in real life: community, journaling, gratitude, self-care, replacing destructive rewards with healthy ones, and building a mindset that doesn’t collapse under guilt. The message is simple but powerful: don’t suffer in silence. No man is an island—and you don’t have to fight this alone.

You’ll learn how addiction grows through isolation, silence, and shame inside families, why unhealthy coping and conflict avoidance become generational habits, and how codependency keeps people stuck even when they “love” each other. You’ll also hear solution-based recovery strategies like journaling gratitude, rebuilding healthy pleasures, and creating community support that protects sobriety. Finally, we break down the biggest lie men believe in recovery—“my past defines me”—and how to replace that mindset daily.

00:00 Intro
00:23 Benjamin’s background in addiction work
03:27 What addiction really is (isolation, silence, shame)
05:22 Why people start using (relief + comfort)
07:00 Functional addiction vs. dysfunction
08:01 The 3 generational drivers (coping, conflict avoidance, codependency)
11:32 Emotional wounds behind addiction (abandonment, grief, abuse)
15:29 The biggest lie: your past defines you
17:31 Solutions: community, journaling, self-care
21:41 Avoiding “all-or-nothing” burnout
23:44 3 final takeaways for men
25:45 How to reach Benjamin

#MensMentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #HealingTrauma #Masculinity

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If you’re a Christian man trying to lead your family, protect your marriage, and stay faithful in a world that keeps pulling you off course—this episode is for you. Pastor Andre Anderson (aka “Barbecue Church”) breaks down why no one is coming to save you, why depending on a church paycheck can trap your calling, and why real masculinity isn’t toxic—it’s disciplined, protective, and surrendered to Christ.

You’ll hear straight talk on killing bad habits, resisting lust and temptation, handling marriage conflict without turning your wife into the enemy, and learning to fight the right battles—in the spirit, not in the flesh. Andre also shares the “225° Man” message: God forms men low and slow—like smoked meat—through heat, pressure, process, and rest. If you’ve been stuck in cycles, secret sin, burnout, or you feel spiritually numb, this conversation will light you up with practical, biblical mindset shifts and a call back to real brotherhood, prayer, and leadership.

Why “vocational ministry” isn’t the only real ministry

How to kill the patterns wrecking your marriage and leadership

The “225° Man” metaphor: process, discipline, and spiritual formation

Why men keep fighting the wrong battles (and how to shift spiritually)

How to create real men’s community (not surface-level events)

Guardrails for travel, temptation, and honoring your covenant

Why politics can’t be your savior—and what Kingdom focus looks like

00:00 Intro
00:23 Andre’s backstory: ministry, family, “7 jobs”
01:06 Barbecue Church + reaching men outside church walls
05:06 Corporate work + ministry opportunities in the field
08:18 Killing bad habits in marriage + attention & leadership
12:20 The 225° Man: God builds you low & slow
15:24 The struggle men face right now
18:26 Politics, presidents, and staying Kingdom-minded
25:05 Real brotherhood: locking arms, prayer, community
27:25 The #1 takeaway: KILL what doesn’t belong
34:02 Where to find Andre + closing

#ChristianMen #Masculinity #MarriageAdvice #MensMinistry #FaithAndDiscipline

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Most church men’s ministry doesn’t fail because men don’t care—it fails because it’s built in a way men don’t connect. If your men’s group feels like a mini-sermon, a weekly therapy circle, or a “men’s breakfast once a quarter,” you’re not alone. In this episode, Don Ross (founder of Manhood Tribes) breaks down why men “vote with their feet,” why most churches struggle to engage men, and what an action-based men’s group can look like that actually produces growth. You’ll hear a simple, practical framework for building real brotherhood, strengthening biblical masculinity, and creating a men’s tribe that challenges men to lead at home, in their faith, and in their everyday life. We talk about the crisis of masculinity, why the church often defines manhood too narrowly, and how to build a men’s ministry that’s rooted in purpose, activity, accountability, and freedom in Christ. If you’re a pastor, men’s ministry leader, or a man who’s tired of shallow groups, this is a step-by-step blueprint to build a men’s group that sticks.

Why most men’s groups don’t work (and what men actually want)

The 3 pillars of a strong men’s tribe: Manhood, Camaraderie, Freedom

The 5 Marks of Manhood: strength, courage, skill, honor, allegiance

How to run monthly manhood challenges that create real results

The leadership shift pastors need: empower men instead of controlling it

Why in-person brotherhood beats digital (and when virtual can still work)

How to start a tribe in your community in about 12 weeks

00:00 Intro
00:45 Meet Don Ross + Manhood Tribes
02:44 The real problem with men’s ministry today
05:00 Why men’s groups are built wrong (and men don’t show up)
07:00 “Men vote with their feet” (what that means)
11:26 The “pastors don’t trust men” issue
14:19 The Tribe model: 3 pillars
14:54 The 5 Marks of Manhood
15:35 Monthly manhood challenges (examples)
18:09 Build Your Own Tribe (12-week framework)
19:30 In-person vs virtual tribes
21:01 Don’s book: How to Be a Man
25:37 Final takeaway + free quiz

#MensMinistry #ChristianMen #BiblicalManhood #Masculinity #ChurchLeadership

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Most men are stuck in the same loop: you set goals, you fall off, you feel frustrated, and eventually you stop trying. In this episode of the Men of Influence Show, Tim Holloway sits down with success strategist Alan Goff to talk about goal setting vs goal achieving—and the real system most men never learn. If you’ve ever set New Year’s resolutions and quit, struggled to stay consistent, or hit a goal once but couldn’t replicate it, this conversation will change how you think. Alan breaks down why most people fail (and why the environment you’re in reinforces it), how purpose creates vision, and why goals should come LAST—not first. You’ll also hear the three biggest reasons men don’t achieve goals: not knowing what you want, not being honest about why you want it, and setting timelines so long you can’t stay focused. If you’re a Christian man, entrepreneur, or leader who wants more discipline, more money, more influence, and a faith-aligned life mission—this is your blueprint to stop settling and start winning.

Why most goal setting is designed to fail (and how to fix it)

The Purpose → Vision → Goals order that creates real momentum

The 3 biggest reasons men don’t achieve goals (want / why / focus)

How to stop sabotaging yourself with fake “noble” motivation

Why long timelines (5–10 years) destroy focus—and what to do instead

How faith, identity, and clarity reinforce consistency and results

A practical mindset shift from wandering to meaningful specificity

00:00 Intro
00:13 Goal setting vs goal achieving
04:39 Alan’s turning point (Bob Proctor)
07:16 The 3% stat and why most goals fail
14:09 Purpose → Vision → Goals (the correct order)
19:56 The 3 reasons men don’t achieve goals
26:18 Stop setting goals too far out
31:04 Kingdom entrepreneurship: wealth + influence
33:28 What real faith looks like in daily life
39:15 Final message: your value, worth, and capacity
41:13 How to contact Alan

Connect with Alan: alangoff.com (and social links on the site)

#GoalSetting #PersonalDevelopment #MensGrowth #ChristianEntrepreneur #SuccessMindset

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If you’re a Christian entrepreneur trying to grow your faith-based business without burning out, this episode is for you. Many founders scale to 6 figures, get “busy,” and then quietly drift—more stress, less peace, and way less time with God. In this conversation, Steven Pemberton shares how he and his wife built two 7-figure eCommerce businesses, what happened when Amazon shut them down, and how a pivot (and prayer) opened a better path.

We talk about the real reason most founders stall: ego—the need to control everything, be the bottleneck, and “do it all.” You’ll hear practical ways to build a Christ-centered mindset in business, protect your morning routine with God, and create systems that let you delegate, scale, and lead with vision. If you want Kingdom business growth—profit with purpose, clarity, and spiritual alignment—press play and take notes. 

Why ego blocks growth at every level (0→100K→1M→10M) 

The danger of getting “busy” and how it pulls you off-center spiritually 

A simple Christian morning routine for peace, focus, and leadership 

Delegation frameworks: stop being the bottleneck and build real systems 

Vision vs goals: how to seek God’s direction for your next step 

Skill stacking that actually helps you scale (sales, persuasion, execution) 

Practical journaling to quiet your mind and execute faster tomorrow 

00:00 Intro • Christ-centered business mindset 
00:25 Steven’s background + 7-figure ecom story 
03:34 The Amazon business (and why $1M revenue can mislead) 
04:31 Amazon shuts them down → the pivot that changed everything 
05:51 Prayer closet > quick fixes (how guidance actually comes) 
07:07 The biggest issue founders face: ego 
10:33 “Do you really want $1M?” Vision, why, and alignment 
12:32 Why people lose center as business grows 
13:44 Morning routine: Bible, prayer, walking with God 
15:14 Journaling to clear your mind and lead better 
15:49 Stop doing everything: delegation + systems 
20:42 Action steps: get vision, build skills, take obedient reps 
22:47 Where to connect with Steven 
23:19 Outro 

#ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithBasedBusiness #KingdomBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth

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If you’ve tried to stop lying (or stop hiding) and it never sticks, you’re not broken—you’re stuck in a process nobody taught you. In this episode, you’ll learn the biblical path out of the lie so you can walk in the light with courage, not shame. 

Why “just stop lying” isn’t transformation—it’s pressure and behavior modification 

The 3 stages of the path out of the lie: reveal the why → build safety → practice truth

How lying becomes a system (image management, approval addiction, fear of rejection) 

Why truth-telling is a muscle (a discipline you train) 

A simple weekly action plan: name your ground zero, find one trusted brother, do 7 days of truth reps 

The deeper stakes: lies don’t just distort facts—they distort identity 

00:00 Intro + the “one-step solution” problem 
01:15 Why “stop lying” isn’t enough (and what’s missing) 
03:04 The 3-stage framework: Path Out of the Lie 
04:07 The lie as a facade (not just false words) 
04:22 Liar Liar + the cost of truth 
05:35 What kids teach us about deception + self-protection 
06:30 Stage 1: Reveal the why 
06:44 Stage 2: Build safety 
06:52 Stage 3: Practice truth 
07:10 The real stakes: freedom, identity, legacy 
08:52 Action 1: Name your ground zero 
09:13 Action 2: Create a safe mirror (one trusted brother) 
09:55 Action 3: 7 days of truth reps (pause + clean truth) 
10:34 The goal: never needing to hide 
11:20 Closing charge + prayer

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Many Christian men say they believe in God… but still grab for control, run to old habits, or freeze in fear when life gets hard. In this episode, you’ll learn how to help the men you lead move from head-only belief to actually trusting God in every area of life. Perfect for pastors, small group leaders, and anyone discipling men.

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2. What You’ll Learn / Highlights

The real difference between mental agreement and a living trust in God

How to use the “law of named mistrust” to reveal where men don’t yet trust God

A practical “trust audit” across money, marriage, work, sexuality, emotions, and more

How to expose head-only faith without shaming the men you lead

Ways to create a safe, shame-free environment where men can be brutally honest

How to spot misplaced trust in career, image, substances, and performance

Simple, concrete next steps that help men move from control and fear into real dependence on God

3. Chapters (Timestamps)

00:00 Intro: When “I Believe in God” Isn’t Real Trust
01:56 Trust Is a Journey, Not a One-Time Decision
03:16 The Crypto Story and Misplaced Trust
05:24 How Misplaced Trust Fuels Sin and Struggle
07:04 The Law of Named Mistrust Explained
08:35 Step 1: See Trust as a Journey, Not an Event
09:45 Step 2: Expose the Myth of Head-Only Faith
10:50 Step 3: Create a Safe Space for Honesty
12:02 Step 4: Help Men See Their Misplaced Trust and False Gods
13:19 Step 5: Call Men to Concrete Acts of Trust
14:37 Reflection Questions for You and the Men You Lead
15:41 Final Charge: Become a Safe Guide for Men’s Trust in God

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In this episode of Men of Influence, Tim Holloway interviews Mike Claudio; entrepreneur, business coach, speaker, and founder of WinRate Consulting and Zero Doubt Marketing. Mike shares how he transitioned from the corporate grind to building multiple seven- and eight-figure businesses rooted in clarity, structure, and discipline. He explains the real difference between owning a business and simply owning a job, and outlines the three pillars of a healthy business: mission, people, and process. With contagious intensity, Mike reveals that leadership and influence aren’t just about titles; they're about personal integrity and how consistently you show up, whether in business, marriage, or fatherhood.

Mike also shares his daily habits for success, including cold plunges, affirmations, and a “Champion’s Legacy Statement” that centers him every morning. He emphasizes that exponential growth doesn’t come from marketing tricks, but from delivering real results, being referable, and building a tribe of raving fans. His coaching mindset flows into every area of life, including relationships; and his top takeaway for men is simple but profound: Take your wife on a date. Because success isn’t just what you build; it’s who you build it with. This episode will challenge you to raise your standard, clarify your mission, and lead with purpose, both at home and in your business.

Key Takeaways:

Mission + People + Process = Scale: A business can’t grow without clarity, delegation, and repeatable systems.

Personal Integrity Is Influence: People follow consistency, not charisma.

Results Matter Most: Growth isn’t sustainable unless you’re worth referring.

Self-Coaching Wins the Day: Morning routines and “I am” statements rewire belief and behavior.

Marriage Is Mission-Critical: A supported man becomes an unstoppable man.

“Whether you like it or not, I’m going to coach you. And if you don’t want that, you exit stage left.” - Mike Claudio

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Facebook

Podcasting group

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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway sits down with Dr. Ryan Knight, a seasoned chiropractor, leadership coach, and founder of 360 Success. With over 30 years of experience, four thriving clinics, and a 32-year marriage, Dr. Knight doesn’t just talk success; he lives it. But his story isn’t without valleys. From personal bankruptcy and broken pride to leading a team of 10 doctors and helping men find true integration in life, Dr. Knight shares the real behind the reel; the moments of failure, faith, grit, and growth that forged the man he is today. This episode will challenge your view of success, reignite your belief in redemption, and remind you why resistance is part of the calling.

What You'll Learn:

Why success in business means nothing if your marriage, health, or soul are bankrupt

How to build a life of 360° integration; faith, family, fitness, and finances

Why your personal growth plan must match your business plan

How to spot the difference between ego-driven hustle and purpose-driven leadership

A powerful reframe on failure: “You’re not stuck; you’re just being drawn back to launch further.”

What to do when your faith feels like it’s failing and God seems silent

Why quitting isn’t the answer; and how to lead yourself back out of the pit

“Don’t wait for balance; fight for alignment in your faith, your family, your fitness, and your finances.”

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