The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast

This week, the guys gear up for Halloween and address the question: “What do we do with the ‘messy middle’ gray areas of life?”

Inside this week’s episode:

Join Trent, Josh, and Bryan as they talk about Halloween. 

They get into the mood by talking about their experiences growing up and how their families approach Halloween now. They talk about the importance of neighborhood connection, the lessons learned from their past, and how they think about whether or not to participate in it today. From ideas about cultural engagement (Receive, Redeem, or Reject) to encouraging men to slow down and ask: “What would God want for me in this area?” 

The guys help sharpen one another through the pursuit of God’s truth in the midst of discerning what’s best for them and their family. 

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! 

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ together and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: [email protected]

Original music composed and performed by Josh Vajda, © 2026. All rights reserved.

Are you ambitious about the right things? Trent and Josh continue their discussion of this third decision in Brant Hansen's The Men We Need. Sometimes we need a reminder to define winning and losing God's way, embracing contentment and gratitude in every season. When we're ambitious about the right things, we can take godly pride in "lowly" work, doing everything for God's glory and not finding our identity in our titles and tasks.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! 

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ together and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: [email protected]

Original music composed and performed by Josh Vajda, © 2026. All rights reserved.

Josh and Trent continue their series on the book The Men We Need. In this episode, they begin to tackle decision three: “Be Ambitious About the Right Things.”

At the Men at Magnify, we're all about living our mission, and Hansen gives us some handles for talking about our priorities and directions in life. A life centered on Christ rejects selfish ambition and is devoted first to God, then to others.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! 

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ together and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: [email protected]

Original music composed and performed by Josh Vajda, © 2026. All rights reserved.

Josh and Trent get into the application of the second of six decisions in the book: The Men We Need. 

Decision two is: “Protect the Vulnerable.” 

The key question is this: are those around me safer or more threatened by my presence, even if they don’t know it?

The guys get into different aspects of protection and what it might look like for a guy to take steps toward protecting those around them physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. 

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! 

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ together and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: [email protected]

Original music composed and performed by Josh Vajda, © 2026. All rights reserved.

The Men at Magnify are guys who are in the world, but not of it - and that affects the way they think about what they listen to, watch, or enjoy as entertainment.

Inside this week’s episode:

Join Trent, Josh, and Bryan as they talk about discernment with media. Together, the guys bat around ideas like filters, triaging of the good and bad, and when to turn the device off. They talk about the early days of a gut feeling some may have: ‘I probably shouldn’t be watching this…’ .  They attempt to put to words how they have grown in their nuance of processing what they and their families consume in media. Through it, the team recognizes God’s desire for our hearts, and the media's opportunity to capture attention and cultivate fruit - for good and bad. Their goal is this: help men think biblically about what goes into their minds and hearts and how to lead their families to do the same.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! 

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ together and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: [email protected]

Original music composed and performed by Josh Vajda, © 2026. All rights reserved.

Josh and Trent discuss the second of six decisions in the book: The Men We Need. Decision two is: “Protect the Vulnerable.” They get into the story of Mouse Utopia, men’s needs for purpose, and how God has specially wired men with the ability and call to protect those in their midst. They talk about why “pleasuremaxxing” is a terrible way to pursue life and that our greatest purpose is often found in the sacrificial love for others. The main encouragement in the episode is this:  PROTECT THE VULNERABLE IN YOUR LIFE.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! 

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ together and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: [email protected]

Original music composed and performed by Josh Vajda, © 2026. All rights reserved.

The Men at Magnify have ramped up this Fall and are digging into community and into Christ. In all of it, we want the Bible to be part of everything we do.

Inside this week’s episode:

Join Trent, Josh, and Bryan as they talk about why Bible reading matters to the lives of men. They cover everything from the history of Scripture, its benefits, and potential hurdles to understanding. Through it all the guys lift high the value of Scripture in life to show how God longs for us to know and love him more.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! 

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ together and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: [email protected]

Original music composed and performed by Josh Vajda, © 2026. All rights reserved.

Josh and Trent discuss the first of six decisions in the book: The Men We Need. Decision one is: “Forsake the Fake, Relish the Real.” The guys cover topics ranging from Christmas trees and LVT flooring, to “Supernormal Stimuli” and video games. They hit on key questions like: Why is the “fake life” so appealing and also so deadly? 

Through it all, they seek to unravel the lie that so many men fall for: “You can determine your own life on your terms, so long as it doesn’t hurt anyone.” 

They end with encouragement to men: FORSAKE THE FAKE & RELISH THE REAL!

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! 

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ together and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: [email protected]

Original music composed and performed by Josh Vajda, © 2026. All rights reserved.

It’s FOOTBALL SEASON and the Men at Magnify are geared up for it!

Inside this week’s episode:

Special guest Bryan Davis joins Trent to toss the pigskin and remember back to the glory days of growing up playing football. The guys reminisce on how they became a fan and what their fandom looks like today.

Then, we pause to think: How can a Christ-follower think about the enjoyment of football? 

Through it all, the guys look to the Word and Spirit of God as they process some of the great opportunities and potential pitfalls of the hobbies we love most, including sports.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! 

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ together and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: [email protected]

Original music composed and performed by Josh Vajda, © 2026. All rights reserved.

Josh and Trent get to the meat of the study in The Men We Need. They look back at the foundations of humanity to assess what “the Keeper of the Garden” means, what developments have happened, and engage with how author Brant Hansen uses it in the book. 

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! 

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ together and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: [email protected]

Original music composed and performed by Josh Vajda, © 2026. All rights reserved.