The Lifeline Podcast

Too many men chase after marriage, success, peace, but forget that desire doesn’t equal readiness. It’s like wanting a luxury car but lacking the credit to qualify. Your capacity to maintain what you desire depends on the patterns you've built—stability, discipline, emotional intelligence. Real readiness isn’t about material things or even fleeting feelings—it’s about self-awareness, hard conversations, and owning your past mistakes. 

Have you done the work to heal, to learn, to grow? Or are you just hoping things will work out without the necessary foundation?  Sometimes, the signs you’re not ready are in your patterns: failed relationships, avoidance of responsibility, or a lack of accountability. But growth begins when you can honestly audit yourself and implement discipline.  Think about it—who around you can call you out and you’ll listen? That’s a sign of real qualification. Remember, true growth is a long game—are you playing it?  Worth thinking about.
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"When life falls apart, who are you really?"

Drop a 🔥 if you've ever felt like your identity was lost in life's chaos.  Have you ever had a moment where everything you'd built your identity on crumbled?

For many men, roles like husband, provider, or leader feel like who they are—until life hits hard, and those labels don’t stick.  I used to believe my worth was tied to how well I could fix things, but real growth came when I realized I had to rebuild from within.

It’s not about fixing the outside—it's about understanding and healing the parts of us that get shattered when life doesn’t go as planned.

Worth thinking about— your true identity isn’t what you do, but who you become in those moments of crisis.  What’s one thing you’ve had to confront about yourself to move forward?

Our guest, storyteller, filmmaker, songwriter, mentor, and teacher DeShaun Davis — a man who has walked through divorce, depression, faith deconstruction, and then restoration, helps us tackle some of these questions.

Let’s keep this conversation going—drop your thoughts below. #SelfDiscovery #TrueIdentity #MenInGrowth #FaithAndHealing #innerwork 

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Loss is something every man will experience,  but not every man knows how to process it.  This episode explores how men experience, process, suppress, and carry grief as well as how loss reshapes identity, responsibility, and perspective.

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Are you ready to elevate your leadership game? 

In our latest episode of Lifeline, we dive deep into what it truly means to lead with impact. 🌍 D'Angelo A. Smith shares his journey from barbering to board chairman, proving that leadership is not just a title, but a responsibility! 

What’s one leadership quality you think is essential? Let’s discuss!  Tune in on Buzzsprout → https://thelifeline.buzzsprout.com, Spotify🔊, and     www.youtube.com/@elifelinepodcasttv.
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The Lifeline Podcast TV with Lindsberg Pettway and Trebor Powell have an honest conversation about how they were not really prepared for #manhhood with special guest Steven W Coleman.  

Tune in on Buzzsprout → https://thelifeline.buzzsprout.com, Spotify🔊, and www.youtube.com/@thelifelinepodcastTV 
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This discussion with special guest Fredrick Douglas Bussey focuses on imposter syndrome, purpose, self-doubt, and the internal ceilings that keep capable people financially and professionally stuck.

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The discussion will focus on the disconnect between faith language and lived reality — particularly stress, pressure, and honesty — as we begin 2026.You can also listen on Buzzsprout → https://thelifeline.buzzsprout.com or Spotify🔊
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In this episode, Bo and BJE discuss the new year, goals, and current events.
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In this episode of the The Lifeline Podcast, the two Joshuas (Joshua Proby and Joshua Roberson) share how they did not allow their traumatic past to become an excuse for leading less than productive lives.
 
These two powerhouses who have defied the odds to become world changers, are active in the community and active in ministry.  Joshua Proby, based out of Charlotte, NC, is a minister, author, speaker, business owner, and founder of Peace 4 Poverty, a nonprofit organization devoted to posturing young people for business ownership and best business practices.

Joshua Roberson of Detroit, Michigan, holds a B.S. in Finance.  Mr. Roberson is Deputy Director for the City of Detroit Department of Neighborhoods.  He is also a Servant Leader in Policy, Finance & Community Development.  He has a tremendous passion for building communities, shaping equitable policies, and empowering others through financial education.  He also serves as the Young Adult Pastor at Abundant Life Christian Center in Redford, Michigan.

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In our newest episode, the brothers of The Lifeline Podcast welcome minister, author, speaker, business owner, and founder of Peace 4 Poverty Josh Proby to talk about how he overcame childhood trauma, setbacks, and tragedy to live a life of purpose and impact.   He shares his mission and methodology for helping others develop a strategy from moving beyond a less than desirable past to living a life that is fulfilling and meaningful.

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