Leadership Formation For Christian Men

In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Brandon Jones, a dynamic entrepreneur in the health and wellness industry, owner of med spas, real estate ventures, and an online business. A devoted husband of 18 years and father to two teenagers, Brandon shares his journey from grueling corporate shift work to launching a CrossFit gym and building multiple successful businesses. He dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, debunking the “build it and they’ll come” myth and emphasizing the critical role of marketing and systems in achieving growth. With a passion for fitness and faith, Brandon offers practical insights on leading with vision, fostering a strong team culture, and balancing personal excellence with business success.

Brandon breaks down the essentials of business growth: creating clear systems and processes, delegating effectively, and mastering marketing to avoid “market or die.” He shares actionable advice on starting with simple standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations and free up time for high-impact tasks. Beyond business, Brandon discusses his non-negotiables; daily fitness, clean nutrition, family time, and faith; as the foundation for personal excellence. He offers simple nutrition tips, like cutting sugar and increasing protein, and recommends tools like the Bobby Approved app to make healthy choices easier. With a heartfelt call to escape the chaos of entrepreneurship, Brandon inspires listeners to take small, intentional steps toward a thriving business and a fulfilling life.

Key Takeaways:

Leadership and Culture: Strong leadership and a positive team culture are vital for business success; align your team with a clear vision to avoid disengagement.

Systems and Processes: Write clear, simple SOPs (at a 5th–6th grade level) for all tasks to ensure accountability and scalability, starting with your own daily responsibilities.

Market or Die: Consistent marketing is non-negotiable; even average businesses can outperform the best if they master marketing and visibility.

Small Wins: Identify 3–5 time-sucking tasks you dislike, create SOPs, and delegate them to focus on money-making activities and reduce chaos.

“Market or die. If you’re not constantly marketing your business, it’s just slowly dying.” - Brandon Jones

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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway sits down with Steve McNitt, a seasoned high school teacher, coach, therapist, and leadership consultant with over 30 years as a licensed clinical social worker and 40 years in youth ministry with Young Life. Steve shares his inspiring journey from a Catholic upbringing to a deeply personal faith sparked at age 15, emphasizing God’s unwavering faithfulness through life’s ups and downs, including church hurt and personal challenges. As a husband of 38 years, father of two, and author of a book on Romans 8, Steve offers practical wisdom on balancing faith, love, and purpose to live a life of influence.

Steve explores the importance of growing in both grace and knowledge, drawing from 2 Peter 3:18, and likens spiritual balance to a four-legged chair; physical, emotional, spiritual, and social. He shares actionable habits like daily devotionals, journaling, and reading the Gospels to foster exponential spiritual growth, while stressing the power of awareness and intentional time with God. Steve also discusses his book, which unpacks Romans 8’s promises of no condemnation and inseparable love, offering readers tools to reduce anxiety and deepen faith. With heartfelt stories from his work with at-risk youth and personal anecdotes, Steve encourages men to embrace their brokenness, serve with love, and lead by example, inspiring others through authentic influence rather than perfection.

Key Takeaways:

Balanced Faith: Grow in both grace and knowledge (2 Peter 3:18) to avoid legalism or complacency, ensuring a grounded spiritual life.

Daily Habits: Use devotionals like Jesus Calling or My Utmost for His Highest, journal, and read scripture daily to stay connected to God’s purpose.

Four-Legged Chair: Balance physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of life, prioritizing God’s kingdom first (Matthew 6:33).

Authentic Influence: Lead through love, compassion, and service, not just knowledge, as people are drawn to genuine care (John Maxwell: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care”).

Romans 8 Power: Embrace God’s promises of no condemnation and inseparable love to reduce anxiety and live confidently in faith.

“God’s been faithful the whole time, even when I haven’t been. If I’m going to have a relationship with Him, I have to show up.” - Steve McNitt

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In this episode of the Men of Influence Show, host Tim Holloway welcomes Pastor Michael Kelley, a seasoned pastor with over 40 years of experience, to dive deep into the transformative power of faith. From his roots in a Pentecostal Holiness background to leading a vibrant network of house churches in Ohio, Michael shares his journey of moving from legalism to a revelation of God’s grace and love. Together, Tim and Michael explore how faith, rooted in relationship with God as a loving Father, King, and friend, becomes the cornerstone for a healthy spiritual life. They discuss overcoming condemnation, embracing sonship, and the role of grace in empowering believers to live transformed lives.

Michael unpacks key elements of faith, emphasizing that knowing God personally; through His Word, the Holy Spirit, and prayer; unlocks a believer’s identity and destiny. With personal stories, including Tim’s own encounter with God during a life-altering crisis, this episode highlights how faith works through love, not legalistic formulas, to bring freedom and purpose. Michael also shares practical takeaways, like meditating on God’s Word and seeking the Holy Spirit’s revelation, to help listeners grow in their faith and impact their communities.

Key Takeaways

Faith is Relationship: True faith is about knowing God as a loving Father, not following rigid equations or legalistic rules.

Grace Transforms: Grace, received through faith, empowers believers to overcome sin and embrace their new identity as sons of God.

Sonship Over Sin: Shifting from a sin-focused mindset to righteousness-consciousness unlocks a believer’s true identity and purpose.

Meditate on the Word: Engaging with God’s Word and the Holy Spirit reveals Jesus, the living Word, and drives transformation.

Community Impact: A faith rooted in love and identity equips believers to influence their cities and beyond for Christ.

“Faith worketh by love. It’s not about equations; it’s about your relationship with a God who calls you His son.” - Pastor Michael Kelley

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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Joe Graham, a sales expert, podcast host, and dedicated husband and father. With over 20 years in sales, including eight years as a top closer for a Fortune 50 company, Joe shares his journey from struggling with a flip chart selling gutters to becoming a celebrated sales coach. As the host of The Joseph Graham Show, with over 200 episodes, Joe helps entrepreneurs and B2B professionals close deals by focusing on customer needs, not product pitches. He breaks down the essentials of sales success: listening more than speaking, making it about the customer’s pain or pleasure, and maintaining disciplined daily actions.

Joe dives into what sets elite salespeople apart; consistent effort regardless of mood, time-blocked schedules with “golden hours” for money-making activities, and distraction-free focus. He also emphasizes personal habits that fuel excellence, like morning walks, reading, and coaching to stay grounded and present. Offering practical advice, Joe critiques Tim’s sales process, affirming the power of aligning solutions with client goals and holding them accountable. With a heartfelt call to “build a life you love living,” Joe inspires listeners to see their current roles as stepping stones to greater freedom. This episode is a must for entrepreneurs seeking to elevate their sales game and live with no regrets.

Key Takeaways:

Sales Fundamentals: Listen more, focus on customer needs, and stay disciplined with daily outreach to win consistently.

Elite Habits: Show up fully present, time-block “golden hours” for calls, and avoid distractions during money-making tasks.

Customer-Centric Selling: People buy to solve pain or gain pleasure; align your pitch with their vision, not your product.

Personal Excellence: Morning rituals, coaching, and self-compassion ensure you show up at your best, even on tough days.

Life Vision: Use your current role as a tool to fund a life you love, staying resilient through challenges for long-term success.

“Build a life you love living. If you’re enjoying what you do, it’s not hard to wake up and move forward.” — Joe Graham

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In this inspiring episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Charles Marbes, co-owner of Better Body Life, to discuss the profound connection between physical health and personal influence. Charles shares his 24-year journey in the fitness industry, starting with his own 55-pound weight loss transformation at age 20. Now running an online community with his wife, Roxanne, Charles emphasizes freedom from emotional eating and restrictive dieting, focusing on sustainable health through simple, actionable habits. He introduces the "Four S’s" (Sips, Steps, Smoothie, Sweat) plus Sleep as foundational elements for body transformation, stressing that nutrition drives 70% of results, with movement and exercise making up the rest.

Charles and Tim dive into how physical fitness shapes influence, particularly for fathers, spouses, and leaders, emphasizing that actions speak louder than words. They explore the spiritual and emotional dimensions of health, addressing vices like overconsumption and the need for self-discipline rooted in faith. Charles offers practical advice for men to break free from sedentary habits and emotional eating by tracking data, dropping vices, and starting with something as simple as daily walking. This episode is a powerful call to men to lead by example, harness self-control, and build a life of purpose and vitality.

Key Takeaways:

“Your body is the vehicle God gave you for this life. Show, don’t just tell, what it means to live your best life.” — Charles Marbes

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In this episode of the Men of Influence Show, Tim Holloway sits down with survivalist, metalworker, and masculine mentor Brian Harris. The two dive into hard-hitting topics like mental health, masculine identity, dealing with grief, and the daily disciplines that build internal strength. Brian shares openly about the trauma of losing his grandfather to violence, his personal battle with depression, and how fitness, gratitude, and consistent habits became his anchor.

The conversation also turns toward the cultural erosion of masculinity, the need for preparedness, physically and emotionally, and how modern men can reclaim their power through purposeful action, community, and self-respect. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost your edge, or questioned what it means to lead in today’s world, this episode will encourage you to step up, gear up, and grow.

Key Takeaways:

“The movie doesn’t end when the hero is at his lowest. That’s where the comeback begins.” — Brian Harris

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In this episode of the Men of Influence Show, host Tim Holloway sits down with Atom Miller, a former executive chef turned tech entrepreneur, to unpack a decade of hardship, heartbreak, and hope. From the death of loved ones to the near loss of his son, Atom’s story is a gritty testimony of resilience, faith, and the quiet voice of God that pulled him from the edge of suicide into a life of purpose and passion.

Listeners will be challenged by Atom’s brutal honesty and encouraged by his redemption story; a story of a man who refused to stay numb and instead chose transformation through brotherhood, mentorship, and spiritual discipline. Whether you're in the storm or rebuilding your life after one, this conversation will remind you that your pain doesn’t disqualify you, it prepares you.

Key Takeaways:

"I was ready to end it all, until one phone call reminded me that somebody cared. Sometimes, that's all it takes to save a life.” – Atom Miller

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In this episode of the Men of Influence Podcast, host Tim Holloway sits down with Dr. Darren Mazepa: a second-generation chiropractor with 30 years of experience, a heart for people, and a story that blends punk rock roots with profound professional wisdom. Darren shares how he went from being a hardcore frontman with a Mohawk to becoming the “village guru” of his hometown, leading a thriving chiropractic practice built on authenticity, love, and alignment.

Together, Tim and Darren unpack what it means to build a values-based, people-first business culture, where your team is family and your clients are treated like gold. Darren reveals his journey of learning to prioritize balance over burnout, recounting the pivotal season where personal loss and chronic pain forced him to reevaluate everything. What followed was a decision to restructure his life and practice, hire aligned team members, and create space for family, rest, and personal health.

From lessons in leadership and financial freedom, to overcoming fear-based management and healing your relationship with money, this conversation is packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs, doctors, and any man on a mission to lead with integrity and live on purpose.

“Treat yourself like you would treat your best friend. Be kind to yourself. Nobody’s harder on me than me, and sometimes, we crash not because we’re weak, but because we refused to rest.” — Dr. Darren Mazepa

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In this episode of the Men of Influence Show, host Tim Holloway sits down with Brian Hall: a former pastor of 23 years who boldly stepped away from the pulpit to walk by faith into a new assignment: mentoring high-level entrepreneurs, CEOs, and influencers. Brian unpacks what it really means to lead with spiritual authority in everyday life, and how obedience, discipline, and humility are the secret weapons of true influence.

You’ll Learn:

"Discipline in your spirit will overflow into discipline in your business, your family, and your life."

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In this episode of the Men of Influence podcast, host Tim Holloway sits down with Joel Evan—a former police officer turned high-impact men’s coach—to discuss how a crisis became the catalyst for transformation in his marriage, fatherhood, and leadership.

After walking away from a 15-year law enforcement career for refusing the COVID vaccine, Joel found himself broke, broken, and on the brink of losing his marriage. But instead of giving up, he went all-in on the hardest mission of his life—becoming the man his family could trust and follow.

This isn’t a highlight reel; it’s the behind-the-scenes blueprint of how one man rebuilt his life from the inside out.

You’ll Learn:

Whether you’re drifting in your relationship or determined to lead your home with power and purpose, this episode will give you the mindset and methods to rise.

“Conflict is not the problem—it’s the portal to deeper connection if you lean in instead of shutting down.”

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