The Crucible Project Podcast

By The Crucible Project

The Crucible Project is a 501c3 nonprofit ministry that offers Christian retreats for men and women. Our mission is to ignite Christ-like change through experiences of radical honesty and grace.

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The podcast currently has 154 episodes available.

The Crucible Project Podcast episodes:

July 14, 2025Michael Byrd: Healing the Father Wound and Leading Men Toward Emotional Freedom
Host Joy Dunning speaks with Michael Byrd about his transformative journey through men's work, vulnerability, and healing. Michael shares how his adoption shaped his identity and how The Crucible Project empowered him to confront personal wounds, strengthen relationships, and create a powerful program - Crucible on the Inside for incarcerated men. They also discuss the Crucible Urban community that is "Distinctly Crucible, Uniquely Urban."
Michael's story invites listeners to consider the deep impact of safe spaces, emotional honesty, and spiritual growth in the context of urban communities and personal restoration.
Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace

Spiritual growth

Discipleship

Mentorship

Personal development

Life transformation

Christian men's ministry

Christian women's ministry

Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.
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37min
July 07, 2025Real Manhood Series: Through the Lens of Jesus
In this Real Christian Manhood series, Roy Wooten and Byron Myers unpack what real manhood looks like by examining the true character of Jesus. Far from the passive image often portrayed, Jesus modeled boldness, emotional strength, boundaries, and compassion—traits essential for men today. Listeners will be challenged to lead with authenticity, live on mission, and grow into men who are both strong and safe, through the example of Christ and the work of Crucible.
Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace

Spiritual growth

Discipleship

Mentorship

Personal development

Life transformation

Christian men's ministry

Christian women's ministry

Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.
...more
22min
June 30, 2025Leadership Series: Brian Smith on Reluctant Leadership and the Power of Inner Work
In this Leadership Series episode, Brian Smith shares his journey as a reluctant leader, revealing how failure, emotional intelligence, and personal growth shaped his leadership. He emphasizes the importance of modeling behavior, doing the inner work, and embracing discomfort to become the leader others need.
Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace

Spiritual growth

Discipleship

Mentorship

Personal development

Life transformation

Christian men's ministry

Christian women's ministry

Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.
...more
24min
June 23, 2025Real Christian Manhood Series: Copycat Leadership
In this Real Christian Manhood series episode, Roy Wooten and Byron Myers explore the difference between authentic leadership and imitation. They challenge listeners to reject mimicry, embrace their unique identity, and lead from a place of integrity, clarity, and mission. The conversation is a call to lead with purpose—not performance.
Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace

Spiritual growth

Discipleship

Mentorship

Personal development

Life transformation

Christian men's ministry

Christian women's ministry

Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.
...more
20min
June 16, 2025Michael Bartlett: Authenticity in the Church
Michael Bartlett, Lead Pastor of Collective Church, sits down with host Joy Dunning to explore how vulnerability and authenticity are reshaping church leadership. Michael opens up about his journey from a non-religious upbringing to pastoral ministry, his transformative experience at Crucible, and the role of emotional honesty, anger, and community in spiritual growth. Together, they unpack how healing, faith, and action intersect to redefine self-worth and success in ministry.
Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace

Spiritual growth

Discipleship

Mentorship

Personal development

Life transformation

Christian men's ministry

Christian women's ministry

Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.
...more
38min
June 09, 2025Mark Beebe: Leadership, Redemption, and Business
Martin Brooker interviews Mark Beebe, COO of Enterprise Stewardship, about the powerful integration of faith and work. Mark shares his journey of discovering business as a God-given gift, the transformative power of grace and redemption—especially in prison reform—and how listening to God’s voice can shape leadership, purpose, and impact in the marketplace.
Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace

Spiritual growth

Discipleship

Mentorship

Personal development

Life transformation

Christian men's ministry

Christian women's ministry

Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.
...more
27min
June 02, 2025The Lasso Way: What Ted Lasso Teaches Us About Curiosity and Connection
Dive into the world of Apple TV's hit show Ted Lasso and explore themes of curiosity, judgment, and vulnerability in real-life relationships. Jess Donovan and Joy Dunning unpack how emotional honesty, safe community, and confronting uncomfortable truths are key to authentic connection and personal growth. With compassionate boldness, they explore what it means to be fully seen, fully known, and deeply transformed.
Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace

Spiritual growth

Discipleship

Mentorship

Personal development

Life transformation

Christian men's ministry

Christian women's ministry

Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.
...more
29min
May 26, 2025John Casey: Self-Compassion
Podcaster Tim White is joined by longtime Pastor and Crucible Leader John Casey from Colorado Springs, CO. John shares his personal journey into self-compassion and life changing grace.

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As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?
Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

Our Main Website
Our Blog
Online Life Coaching
Christian Men's Retreats
Christian Women's Retreats

All content © 2026 The Crucible Project Podcast.
Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace

Spiritual growth

Discipleship

Mentorship

Personal development

Life transformation

Christian men's ministry

Christian women's ministry

Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.
...more
41min
May 19, 2025Rudy Gezik: Resistance to Renewal
Host Jay Mountjoy sits down with Rudy Gezik to explore his powerful journey through the Crucible experience. Rudy opens up about overcoming fears, confronting perfectionism, and embracing community, accountability, and spiritual growth. His story offers an inspiring testament to the power of transformation and the importance of trusting the process.
Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace

Spiritual growth

Discipleship

Mentorship

Personal development

Life transformation

Christian men's ministry

Christian women's ministry

Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.
...more
25min
May 12, 2025The Dunnings: Marriage, Parenting, and the Power of Growing Together
In this episode, Joy and Mark Dunning open up about how The Crucible Project has shaped their marriage, parenting, and individual growth. From Mark’s first retreat in 2012 to years of slow but meaningful transformation, they reflect on how accountability, community, and a shared commitment to growth have helped them navigate family dynamics and build healthier relationships.
Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace

Spiritual growth

Discipleship

Mentorship

Personal development

Life transformation

Christian men's ministry

Christian women's ministry

Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.
...more
24min

FAQs about The Crucible Project Podcast:

How many episodes does The Crucible Project Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 154 episodes available.

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