My journey towards biblical manhood started over two years ago, and whether you've been with me since the beginning or you just joined in today, this week's interview is me and the story behind the podcast!

 Frustrated with your life. Charlie Lewis wants to help you choose the kingdom system. Continuing the story of Samson, we'll see how God used his messy choices for his glory. And Mikhail Baker wore something unusual to his Burger King shift, which is graduating him into the Hall of Heroes. Coming up on episode 1 26 of Manley with Andy,

Radio legend Rick Burgess (of The Rick and Bubba Show) joins Andy to talk about launching The Rick Burgess Show after 31 years on air, the legacy of his father, and what it means to pursue biblical manhood in a culture that often mislabels it. From red ant bites on the practice field to a stadium named in his honor, Rick shares powerful, funny, and deeply moving stories behind his new book “Men Don’t Run in the Rain.” They also explore what real strength looks like, how men can lead with humility and courage, and how honoring your father doesn’t always mean excusing the past. A timely Father’s Day episode packed with wisdom, grit, and grace.

 There is transformational power in the sacred, ancient radical rhythm of Sabbath rest. And Travis West will help you follow the Sabbath way. Taking a look at one of the most manly men in the Bible, we'll see how God can take what seems impossible and do the miraculous. And Andy Wang saw something driving home from work that changed his life and his community and it's bagging him into the Hall of Heroes.

 The world goes out of its way to make you believe you are not good enough. Christian artist Matthew West will help you discover your true identity. We'll take a look at the tough section of the Bible that highlights the danger of bargaining with God and Rodney Smith. Jr's Kind Act for an elderly neighbor has turned into a nationwide movement and it's helping him make the cut into the Hall of Heroes.

 Wanna become a stronger man for Jesus. Steve Spicer has a ministry and a book for you. A great example from the Bible that God is always ready to take us back is on the way. And Tim Freddy's love for his pets could save hundreds of thousands of people's lives every year, and it's injecting him into the Hall of Heroes.

 You can have a life of ultimate success despite personal setbacks. Stu Crum will share from his book, aim for the Uprights. We'll see how evil never pays off in the Bible. And Dr. Donald Unger did something for 50 years just to prove his mother wrong, and it's cracking him into the Hall of Heroes. 

Your spiritual thirst shapes your destiny - J.D. King shares how you can be Mighty Like Gideon.

We'll look at the danger of choosing easy over right in the bible.

And Livae Nanjikana's survival story - plus what he said he was thankful for afterwards - is sailing him into the hall of heroes!

Find J.D. King's Book, Mighty Like Gideon, here: https://www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/mighty-like-gideon/423081

Open your heart to God in ways you've never experienced with prayer and fasting. Dr. Ronnie Floyd will show you how God gave Gideon a platform, but the mistake he made is a good reminder for us too. And Alfredo Algo proved that age is just a number and it's hiking him into the Hall of Heroes. 

 What does Christian really mean? Norman Hubbard will help you unpack the word in some new ways. Taking a look at the Bible, we'll see where God can speak to us through dreams. Angus Barbiere shocked doctors, defied science, and etched his name into medical history, and it's weighing him into the Hall of Heroes.