As a pastor and a musician, Joshua Czufin’s voice has always been central to his identity. But after complications from throat surgery left him nearly voiceless, Joshua faced a crisis of purpose and identity. In this episode, Joshua talks with Redeemed director Nate Dewberry about how he navigated that dark season and how those lessons are shaping his ministry at Life.Church in Colorado Springs. Their conversation also touches on discovering your calling, getting involved in small groups and other spiritual communities, and yes, even a little fly-fishing.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/What does redemption mean to you?

3:34 Joshua’s spiritual journey

8:32 What to focus on when we’re searching for our calling

15:29 What Joshua learned from a major personal setback

25:28 How Joshua’s personal challenges tested his marriage

33:30 Empowering your children to take a role in family decisions

37:12 God rewards our perseverance

42:35 Getting reluctant guys to participate in a spiritual community

52:00 The joys and challenges of ministering at Life.Church

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Timber Cleghorn on Alone: How Extreme Isolation Led to Spiritual Renewal

Survivalist and international aid worker Timber Cleghorn spent three months alone in the Arctic while competing on the History Channel’s reality show Alone. He had to contend with below-freezing temperatures and near-constant darkness, but in that solitude, he was also able to reconnect with nature and with God. In this episode, Timber shares how isolation drew him closer to God, taught him the power of vulnerability, and revealed a deeper purpose beyond Alone's $1 million prize.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

2:44 Timber’s experience on a survivalist reality show

6:43 What Timber learned in the wilderness about God and himself

15:57 Creating solitude: Practices for blocking out distractions and making time for God

21:00 What suffering taught Timber about the character of God

26:20 The biggest challenges Timber faced on Alone

32:33 When we have to make peace with falling short

40:34 Prayer requests for Timber, his family, and their international aid work

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Josh Ellison, a fourth-generation faith leader, was born to be a pastor. As a student pastor at Church of the Highlands in Columbus, Georgia, he helped build a community passionate about God and deeply welcoming to struggling teens searching for meaning and hope. Now, as he prepares to take on a lead pastor role in his hometown of Naples, Florida, Josh reflects on what he’s learned, both as the son of an influential minister and as a pastor himself. In a conversation

with The Redeemed founder Paul Amos, he shares about the values and vision that will shape his leadership at his new church.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/Josh’s story of being called to ministry

5:47 Are other people putting pressure on us, or are we putting it on ourselves?

11:32 Josh’s philosophies for leading young people in the church

18:04 Helping kids take a “time out” from all the things that distract them from God

29:13 A new city and new opportunities for Josh and his family

35:29 Josh’s core values and goals as a pastor and leader

42:30 Being intentional about finding and participating in a community

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When we don’t have an identity or a plan, Ro Remedios says, we’re just “spitballing” life from one day to the next – drifting from vulnerable whims to reckless impulses. But when we find our identity in Christ, we discover our true purpose and the drive to chase after it. A pastor in Staten Island, New York, Ro sits down with Nate Dewberry this week to talk about discovering our true identity in Christ and what it takes to live it out. From daily prayer to intense physical activity, Ro shares what keeps him growing. And at the center of it all? A deep awareness of the forgiveness Jesus offered long before we knew to ask for it. 

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro / Thoughts on the importance of identity

4:00 Just serving the role of “warrior” isn’t enough

13:36 Remembering God’s forgiveness is essential to building a closer relationship with him

20:43 Ro’s thoughts on keeping our daily lives in balance

34:23 How physical workouts pay mental and spiritual benefits

42:32 Every man needs to learn how to fail

49:21 What we gain from focusing on our new identities rather than our old ones

53:09 Ro’s greatest joys as a husband and father

58:37 Closing thoughts: Love others the way God loves us

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Pastor IV Marsh doesn’t have a typical living situation—he and his wife, their adult children, spouses, and their grandchildren all live under one roof. And that’s just the beginning. In this week’s episode, IV sits down with Nate Dewberry to discuss his unconventional life and what he thinks about the evolving role of men in the home, the tension between being a father and a friend, and how churches can do a better job of embracing and engaging masculinity in the church.   

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

1:24 A different family living situation

10:41 How IV embraced the role of both a father and a friend to his kids

15:23 IV’s spiritual journey and the words that helped him see the light

22:50 What does redemption mean to you?

27:40 Prophet, priest, king, and warrior: What IV teaches men about marriage and fatherhood

41:44 What’s keeping men from stepping into their God-given identities?

47:47 What can churches do to engage with men better?

55:45 Closing thoughts

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A single dad of four in Columbus, Georgia, Michael Porter started listening to The Redeemed Man podcast two years ago and ended up becoming a leader of the ministry’s small online groups. In this week’s episode, Michael talks to Nate Dewberry about what he’s learned from other men along his way—the importance of community, the need for accountability, and the lies we believe that distance us from God.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

1:41 How Michael first connected with The Redeemed

6:23 Stepping into a new role as a small group leader

14:24 The unique limitations and blessings of online community

26:09 Surprises and revelations from building relationships with a diverse group of men

32:33 Each group at The Redeemed is unique

36:45 What does redemption mean to you?

42:53 Michael’s hopes for the future

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As the head football coach at Wheaton College, a private Christian institution in suburban Chicago, Jesse Scott is charged with doing more than drawing up a game plan for the next opponent. He’s passing on leadership skills that will help his players long after they’ve left the gridiron, and teach them to rely on their identity in Christ above all else. Jesse talks with Redeemed founder Paul Amos this week about how he runs his program, and the lessons he uses to encourage and motivate young men who are stepping into leadership roles for the first time.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

1:12 Jesse’s background and entry into football

4:54 Helping young men become not only better athletes but better disciples

13:07 Managing a large group and preparing individuals for leadership

20:11 Balancing the roles of coach, husband, and father

24:36 Jesse’s goals for himself and for the team

29:58 Wheaton football’s opportunities for overseas service

35:46 Fostering healthy debate while staying faithful to non-negotiable values

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Shane Pruitt, his wife, and five kids are all active people with a wide variety of interests and activities. That means Shane, the national Next Gen director for the North American Mission Board, has a lot of insight to share about keeping God at the forefront even when your family’s calendar is full. He and Redeemed director Nate Dewberry discuss priority setting, dealing with grief and loss, and being willing to tell God “I can’t” when the challenges, struggles, and temptations of life become too great to bear.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

0:46 About Shane and his family

4:57 Supporting your child’s talents and interests while keeping God the top priority

17:35 Saying “My family is my most important ministry”—and meaning it

28:20 Shane’s faith journey

34:24 Sometimes “I can’t” are the words God needs to hear from us

44:27 How men can deal with grief and loss in a way that leads to healing

56:00 Some closing thoughts that have been on Shane’s heart

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After starring as a wrestler and football player at Oklahoma and playing three seasons in the NFL, Leonce Crump Jr. heeded the Lord’s call to ministry. That calling led him to some unexpected places and difficult decisions, but it also brought him to pastor a diverse and growing church in north metro Atlanta. Leonce shares what he’s learned about heeding God’s calling, managing a vibrant multiethnic congregation, and always putting family first.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/From NFL player to pastor

4:18 Leonce’s faith journey

8:48 The call to ministry and specific places

21:21 Making the gospel relatable

28:08 The challenges and joys of leading a large, multiethnic church

34:43 What Leonce has learned about prioritizing marriage and family

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After leaving the military, it took Ryan Rogers almost two and a half years to accept God’s calling to enter ministry. Today he’s the pastor at the Newnan, Georgia, campus of Church of the Highlands, and he’s got plenty of insight to share about making tough decisions. Ryan and Nate Dewberry cover challenging transitions, seeking wise counsel, and finding fulfillment even when you’re not the one in charge.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

3:38 How Ryan embraced a calling to ministry

9:06 Finding—and keeping—healthy relationships and priorities

15:10 Ryan’s daily practices for getting to know God better

23:22 How Ryan’s family and faith have influenced each other

28:04 The inner desire to challenge yourself and “chase something”

32:34 Staying focused on marriage and relationships amidst the demands of life

44:00 Advice for men who want to grow but don’t know how

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