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in this special Best Of episode, Mark brings together the most powerful answers to his signature question — inspired by 1 Samuel 22 — about what men would say to those who feel disheartened, disgruntled, and discouraged. These are words forged in fire, spoken by men who know the weight of struggle and the hope of redemption.

Whether you're in the cave or climbing out of it, this episode is a reminder: you're not alone, and you’re not beyond restoration.

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00:00 – Intro: Why the Cave of Adullam question matters

04:08 – Mario Loja

06:23 – Mike McCartney

11:40 – John George

13:30 – Mark Teague

15:37 – David Libby

17:00 – Jim Tracy

20:22 – Johnny Garcia

20:53 – Brad Zockol

23:33 – Matt Nations

32:35 – Jake Thurston

25:56 – Johnny T

27:26 - George Sisneros

29:58 – Jomel Williams

31:44 – Brad Church

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in this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, TS Wright shares his journey of visions, discipleship, and bold faith. From receiving divine visions in 2003 to launching multiple podcasts and writing a discipleship curriculum, TS reveals how training in God’s Word prepares us to live courageously. We explore how to discern God’s voice, test the spirits, and embrace truth as the foundation of discipleship. If you’ve ever wondered how to move from vision to bold action, this conversation will inspire you to pursue, promote, and persevere with Christ.

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In this episode, Mark sits down with Chad for a raw and enriching conversation about how Christian men can steward their money, their time, and their mission with purpose.

They explore what it means to build wealth that doesn’t compromise your soul, why discipline is a spiritual practice, and how true abundance starts with obedience. Chad opens up about his journey, his approach to faith-led financial planning, and the deeper “why” behind the numbers.

Whether you're managing your family budget or leading a business, this conversation challenges you to rethink success through the lens of eternity.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Life in Alaska and the rhythms of intentional living
• The spiritual side of financial stewardship
• Navigating work, family, and mission with clarity
• How to lead with legacy in mind

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In this conversation, Mark sits down with Eric to explore what it really means to become a godly man, a present father, and a spiritual leader in the home. Eric shares his journey from a difficult childhood to discovering faith, developing responsibility, and building a legacy his children can stand on. This episode is a reminder that real discipleship begins at home and that every man can grow into the role God is calling him to.

Key Takeaways

• Why fatherhood starts with spiritual leadership in the home
 • How God uses hard seasons to shape a man’s character
 • The role of discipleship, mentorship, and community in a man’s growth
 • What it looks like to raise children with intention and faith
 • How to break generational patterns and build a new legacy
 • Why men need responsibility, hard things, and brotherhood to mature
 • The importance of drawing near to God instead of waiting for change to happen
 • Encouragement for men feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsure where to begin

Guest Bio

Eric is a husband, father, and servant leader with a heart for discipleship and children’s ministry. His journey includes overcoming a difficult upbringing, discovering faith as a teenager, and stepping into the call of raising his own children with purpose and conviction. Eric brings a grounded, honest perspective that resonates with men who want to grow, lead, and live out their faith in practical ways.

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If this episode encouraged you, share it with another man who needs a reminder that legacy starts within the four walls of his home. And if you haven’t yet, be sure to subscribe so you never miss a new conversation.

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What happens when faith meets film?

In this episode, Craig Dehut — co-founder and CEO of Appian Media — shares how his team brings Scripture to life through stunning on-location documentaries in the lands of the Bible. He opens up about the faith required to fund a nonprofit media ministry, the powerful moments that shaped his understanding of God’s Word, and how visual storytelling can reignite our love for Scripture.

 If you’ve ever wondered how creativity and conviction can work hand in hand, this conversation will inspire you to keep your faith in focus and trust the One who provides. 

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Two years ago, Victor Anderson was a man wrecked by the world. Then God stepped in.

In this powerful episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, Victor shares his testimony of transformation — from living for himself to walking fully surrendered to God. He opens up about the power of grace, the battle to die to self daily, and how prayer and brotherhood have helped him grow stronger in faith.

Through vulnerability and truth, Victor reminds us that no man is too far gone. God’s grace can take what’s broken and rebuild it into something bold, faithful, and new.

In this episode:

• Finding hope through surrender
• Learning to die to self and grow in faith
• Overcoming spiritual warfare and distraction
• Living out purpose through grace
• If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late for you, this conversation will show you that grace still rewrites stories.

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When former Army officer Nick Filoni hung up his uniform after 13 years of service, he thought he’d lost everything that defined him — courage, purpose, even identity. But what looked like the end of a mission became the beginning of a new one.

In this powerful conversation, Nick opens up about:

• Losing his sense of purpose after leaving the military
• The prayer that changed everything and brought his family to faith
• How men can rebuild identity around Christ instead of career
• The difference between isolation and solitude
• Practical steps to live out your God-given purpose

This episode is a call to every man who’s ever asked, “Who am I without the title?”
You’re not lost — you’re being redefined.

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In this soul-stirring conversation, Tom Snow shares his 40-year wilderness journey through ministry, burnout, spiritual dryness, and eventual restoration. From cussing God out in a parking lot to cracking jokes on a crash cart during heart failure, Tom’s story is a raw and redemptive testimony of grace. We explore the difference between religious performance and true intimacy, the dangers of false spirituality, and the call to become God’s mighty men—not by power, but by His Spirit.
Tom also introduces his books The Daily Stand and Set the Captives Free, and previews upcoming works including Breaking the Curse of the Generation and Set the Captives Free. If you’ve ever felt stuck in religion, hungry for authenticity, or called to spiritual warfare, this episode will meet you right where you are.

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Tom Snow’s testimony is a spiritual epic — a journey through guilt, grief, supernatural visions, and divine healing. After losing his mother to cancer, Tom believed his own scientific experiments had caused her death. When a tumor began growing inside him, he kept it secret, convinced he deserved to die.
For months, he was haunted by visions of puff clouds drifting overhead, each showing life continuing without him. Then, in a moment of divine intervention, God spoke audibly — thunderous, loving, unmistakable.
What followed was a desperate search for salvation, a brother’s radical conversion during an LSD trip, and a season of spiritual warfare, addiction, and transformation. Tom wrestled with healing, pride, and the power of God — until one night, riding his motorcycle, the Lord revealed the completed work of the cross. Within 24 hours, the tumor that had grown to the size of a football was gone.
But the deeper healing came later — when God asked Tom to forgive his father, and then himself. What followed was a restoration of relationship, a revelation of generational curses, and a poetic reconciliation that only God could orchestrate.In this episode, Tom also confronts fake religiosity, performance-based faith, and the myth of earning God’s love. He shares how true transformation comes not from striving, but from yielding — and how forgiveness is not a feeling, but a Spirit-led choice.

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What happens when a man with nothing left finds himself face-to-face with God? In this gripping and emotional interview, we sit down with Dustin—a former convict, loyal to the streets, and nearly lost to despair—who shares the moment everything changed. From Las Vegas to St. Louis to Oakland, Dustin’s story is a raw journey through addiction, loyalty, brokenness, and the unmistakable call of God.
He opens up about the night he nearly ended his life, the unexpected text that interrupted his plan, and the prayer room where he finally hit his knees—not in defeat, but in surrender. This is the moment “Low Life” was born.
If you’ve ever felt too far gone, too broken, or too stuck in your past, this episode will remind you: God meets us in the lowest places.

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