The good life isn’t about what you achieve—it’s about who you trust. In the final episode of the God and the Good Life series, Michael Warren reveals why true fulfillment is only found through faith. Drawing from Scripture, research, and wisdom from men of faith, he shows how success without God leaves us empty, but faith anchors us in purpose, peace, and lasting joy.

Learn why happiness fades but joy endures, how faith transforms suffering into strength, and why the real good life is found not in getting more—but in belonging more deeply to God and others.

This is a call to stop chasing what can’t satisfy and start walking in the fullness of life that only Christ can give.

Every man is being shaped by something—his choices, influences, and priorities. But the real question isn’t if you’re being formed… it’s who is forming you. In Part 2 of the God and the Good Life series, Michael Warren unpacks the three kinds of men walking the earth: the self-made man, the culture-made man, and the God-made man.

Through stories like Howard Hughes’ rise and fall, wisdom from Proverbs and Micah, and practical challenges for spiritual growth, this episode calls men to reject pride and pressure—and embrace the purpose they were created for.

Discover what it means to become a God-made man—rooted, steady, and fruitful in a world that keeps redefining manhood.

What if the “good life” you’ve been chasing isn’t actually good at all? In this episode of The Mantle, Michael Warren kicks off a three-part series called “God and the Good Life.” He unpacks why culture’s version of success—money, comfort, and status—always leaves us empty, and how Scripture redefines the good life around purpose, people, and peace. Drawing from Ecclesiastes, Mark 8, and John 10, Michael challenges men to trade cultural illusions for the abundant life only found in Christ.

Discover why fulfillment doesn’t come from climbing higher, owning more, or being admired—but from walking closely with the One who made you.

Failure isn’t the end of your story—grace is. In this episode of The Mantle, Michael Warren explores what happens after the fall, when shame feels suffocating and you wonder if you’re too far gone. From Augustine’s transformation to Peter’s restoration to the hope of Louis Zamperini, discover how God turns brokenness into blessing. Shame says hide, but grace says rise. In Christ, you are not condemned—you are free to walk, free to fight, and free to pick up your mantle.

Purity isn’t preserved by debating with temptation—it’s preserved by fleeing from it. In this episode of The Mantle, Michael Warren unpacks Joseph’s example in Genesis 39 and shows why sexual sin carries a unique weight. From neuroscience research on pornography to practical guardrails like accountability and Scripture, discover why purity requires urgency, strategy, and dependence on God’s Spirit. Purity isn’t about deprivation—it’s preparation to see and enjoy God more clearly.

Hidden sin is like mold—it thrives in the dark but crumbles when exposed to the light. In this episode of The Mantle, Michael Warren unpacks why secrecy is the soil where sin grows and why confession is the doorway to both forgiveness and healing. From David’s misery in silence to Chuck Colson’s transformation after Watergate, discover how honesty before God and with others breaks sin’s grip. Freedom doesn’t come by pretending—it begins when you drag sin into the light.

Work isn’t a punishment—it’s a purpose. Family isn’t a distraction—it’s your legacy. In this episode of The Mantle, Michael Warren unpacks the final two callings of biblical manhood: excelling at God’s work and bettering God’s world through the next generation. From George Washington Carver’s worshipful work to the picture of children as arrows in Psalm 127, discover how your hands and your household can reflect the heart of God and leave a legacy that outlasts you.

A real man doesn’t drift with culture—he anchors himself in God’s Word and loves with sacrificial strength. In this episode of The Mantle, Michael Warren unpacks the first two callings of biblical manhood: courageously following God’s Word and loving and protecting God’s woman. Through the lessons of Adam, the Alamo, and examples like Billy Graham, discover how clarity and covering can transform your life, your marriage, and your home.

Every man lives by some definition of manhood—whether written down or not. But culture’s shifting answers leave men restless and unanchored. In this episode of The Mantle, Michael Warren draws from Scripture, history, and the Oregon Trail to reveal God’s unchanging design for manhood. Discover the four life-giving responsibilities in Genesis 2 that bring clarity, strength, and blessing: follow God’s Word, love and protect God’s woman, excel at God’s work, and better God’s world.

Every man carries wounds from his father. The question isn’t if—it’s what will you do with them? In this episode of The Mantle, Michael Warren shares the story of Louis Zamperini and unpacks how forgiveness and faith can turn bitterness into blessing. Learn how to face your dad wounds, release the debt, and begin a new legacy in Christ.