The Valor Cast – A Podcast for Men from New Hope Church

In this season finale of Got Your Back, Scott and Pastor Roberto sit down with Dean Uno (retired law enforcement) and Wade Smith (Marine Corps veteran) for a deeply honest conversation about faith, courage, trauma, spiritual warfare, and the brotherhood forged on the frontlines. Both guests share moments where darkness was real, danger was present, and God showed up — often long before they recognized it.

This episode closes the 10-week journey by bringing the themes of the book to life: isolation vs. community, intentional brotherhood, spiritual battle, practical faith, and the power of authentic relationships.

Retired Tampa law-enforcement officer with decades of frontline experience. Dean brings a perspective shaped by danger, trauma, evil, and God's protection, as well as countless stories of lives saved.

Marine Corps veteran and former atheist who experienced a powerful conversion. Wade speaks with clarity and honesty about spiritual warfare, practical faith, and the power of community.

• Got Your Back by Gary Yagel (featured study series)

• New Hope's Forge Discipleship Journey

• Ministry to Men events & brotherhood groups

• Join the Men's Breakfast — November 15 for food, fellowship, and brotherhood.

• Look for upcoming sessions of Forge and other men's discipleship opportunities.

• Subscribe to the Valor Cast for updates on Season 2.

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Faith and spreadsheets. Calling and cashflow. Discipleship and deadlines. A lot of men live in the tension between building something meaningful and staying grounded in Christ — and the world doesn't make it easy.

In this episode, long-time leaders and entrepreneurs Jeff Sheffer and Paul Brooks sit down with Roberto and Scott to talk about owning a business, leading with integrity, and guarding your soul in a culture obsessed with winning at all costs.

They get real about:

• Career pivots with spiritual purpose
• Pressure-filled seasons and identity traps
• The temptation to tie worth to success
• The gift of brotherhood and accountability
• Choosing obedience over image
• Band groups versus just "attending church"

This isn't business theory — it's decades of walking with Jesus in the real world, where faith shows up in calendars, payroll, boardrooms, and late-night prayers.

If you're a man trying to lead well, steward your influence, and stay faithful in the grind, this one's for you.

Real discipleship isn't solo hustle. It's brotherhood, accountability, obedience, and calling lived out in the real world.

Identify one man you can:

• Invite into brotherhood, or
• Ask for spiritual investment

Disciples aren't mass-produced — they're handcrafted through relationships.

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New episodes every Monday.

What does real generosity look like — beyond writing a check or filling a calendar slot? In this powerful episode of the Valor Cast, longtime friends and spiritual brothers Cecil Cadwallader and Bobbit Jenkins get real about the cost, the reward, and the heart behind living generously. From raising daughters and leading teams to redefining "giving" as a lifestyle of presence and vulnerability, these men unpack how biblical generosity transforms relationships, churches, and your walk with Christ.

Pull up a chair for some Kingdom truth, practical wisdom, and a few moments that might just hit you in the soul.

• Generosity as Discipleship: Time, presence, vulnerability — not just dollars.
• Spiritual Brotherhood: Why smaller, intentional relationships matter more than ever.
• Corporate vs. Kingdom Leadership: How servant leadership redefines success.
• Barriers to Generosity: Fear, ownership illusions, and the myth of "mine."
• The Cost of Disobedience: What are we risking when we hold back?

• "Do you trust God with your soul… but not your time?"
• "Nothing replaces the power of presence."
• "God's not measuring the pile — He's measuring the heart."
• "Being generous means giving of yourself... not just your stuff."

• 2 Timothy 2:1–2 — Entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
• Matthew 28:19–20 — Go and make disciples... teaching them to obey.
• Malachi 3:10 — Test me in this... and see if I will not throw open the floodgates.

Take one concrete step this week:

• Identify a person to invest in — or ask someone to invest in you.
• Give something costly: your time, your attention, your presence.

What challenged you from today's episode? Share your thoughts and tag us:

#ValorCast #MensMinistry #BiblicalManhood #LiveGenerously #FaithAndIdentity #DiscipleshipJourney #BrotherhoodInChrist #GotYourBack #KingdomLeadership

Navigating Faith & Identity Between Cultures

What happens when your culture and your faith pull you in different directions? In this episode, guests Jonathan Medrano and Omar Negrón open up about the challenges—and unexpected blessings—of growing up between cultures. From language tensions to generational church gaps, they share how God has shaped their identity and discipleship journey through it all.

Topics include:

• What it means to "live in the hyphen"
• Blending Salvadorian or Puerto Rican culture with American life
• How language impacts belonging and spiritual growth
• Church hurt, stagnation, and the beauty of spiritual renewal
• The power of community, vulnerability, and brotherhood

Whether you're bilingual, bicultural, or just navigating what it means to belong in today's church, this episode will speak to your heart.

Main Scriptures: Matthew 28:19–20 2 Timothy 2:1–2

Challenge of the Week: Who is one man you can pour into—or ask to pour into you?

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What happens to your faith when you leave the comfort of home—and find yourself spiritually alone?

In this episode, FSU students Ethan Roberts and Sam Harrison join Roberto and Scott to talk about the real challenges of following Jesus on a secular college campus. From struggling to find a faith community, to wrestling with cultural distractions, to resisting spiritual isolation—they share what it's really like to live for Christ where faith isn't the norm.

You'll hear stories from mission trips, campus ministry, and life as preacher's kids learning to own their faith for themselves. They talk openly about doubts, disconnection, and the high price of spiritual drift—but also the power of friendship, presence, and choosing purpose over comfort.

This one's for every man trying to walk faithfully in a place that pulls you away from God.

Featuring: Ethan Roberts & Sam Harrison Theme: Campus Calling – Growing Faith Where It's Tested Most Scriptures: Proverbs 27:6, Proverbs 27:17

"Faithful are the wounds of a friend… and deadly is the silence of isolation."

The Valor Cast is a weekly podcast from New Hope Church's Men of Valor ministry—created for men who want to grow stronger in their faith, lead with integrity, and build lasting brotherhood.

Hosted by Pastor Roberto and Scott Allred, each episode features real conversations with men from all walks of life—dads, pastors, business leaders, students—sharing stories of struggle, growth, purpose, and calling.

We talk about what it really means to be a man of faith in today's world. From family and work to identity, leadership, and legacy, this show is here to help you become the kind of man God has called you to be.

New episodes drop every Monday.

🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🌐 Learn more at findnewhope.com/men

Is your job just a way to earn a living—or could it be something more?

In this episode of The Valor Cast, recent grads Matt Allred and Matt Yeo join hosts Pastor Roberto and Scott Allred to talk candidly about faith, calling, and the tension between chasing a paycheck vs. living with purpose.

From stories of college missteps to job hunts, mission trips, and workplace witness, the guys explore what it looks like to honor God not just with what you do—but how and why you do it. You'll hear about the temptations of salary-driven decisions, the importance of spiritual community post-college, and why mentorship and accountability matter more than ever in a young man's faith walk.

Featuring: Matt Allred & Matt Yeo Theme: From Paycheck to Purpose. Finding Work That Honors God Scriptures Referenced: Genesis 2:18, Hebrews 10:24–25

"The job path becomes secondary when you trust God to provide. That's when work becomes worship."

The Valor Cast is a weekly podcast from New Hope Church's Men of Valor ministry, created for men who want to grow stronger in their faith, lead with integrity, and build lasting brotherhood.

Hosted by Pastor Roberto and Scott Allred, each episode features real conversations with men from all walks of life—dads, pastors, business leaders, students—sharing stories of struggle, growth, purpose, and calling.

New episodes drop every Monday. 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🌐 Learn more at findnewhope.com/men

In this week's Valor Cast, Pastor Roberto sits down with educators Will New and Jay Cornish to explore how Jesus taught by example — building friendships, sharing mission, and shaping disciples through real relationship. Together they dig into the highs and lows of Jesus' ministry, the difference between preaching and teaching, and why small groups and creativity matter for Christian education today.

The Valor Cast – Where Fight Meets Faith… and Fruit.

The Valor Cast is a weekly podcast from New Hope Church's Men of Valor ministry—created for men who want to grow stronger in their faith, lead with integrity, and build lasting brotherhood.

Hosted by Pastor Roberto and Scott Allred, each episode features real conversations with men from all walks of life—dads, pastors, business leaders, students—sharing stories of struggle, growth, purpose, and calling.

We talk about what it really means to be a man of faith in today's world. From family and work to identity, leadership, and legacy, this show is here to help you become the kind of man God has called you to be.

New episodes drop every Monday.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more at findnewhope.com/men

With Skip Wilson and Paul Lancaster

In Episode 3 of The Valor Cast, we tackle a lie that far too many men believe: that retirement means irrelevance. But what if your greatest spiritual impact comes after your career ends? Paul and Skip open up about brotherhood, legacy, and the kind of friendships that don't fade with age.

Rooted in the story of Jonathan and David from 1 Samuel, this episode explores covenant loyalty, spiritual mentorship, and the powerful ripple effect of older men who stay in the game — not just for themselves, but for the next generation.

Whether you're nearing retirement or walking alongside someone who is, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to retire from work — but not from purpose.

You've probably said it.

"I'm fine."

And you probably weren't.

In this raw and relevant episode of The Valor Cast, the team confronts one of the most staggering stats in Christian men's ministry: 19 out of 20 Christian men don't have a best friend. What's worse, most don't even know what they're missing.

Joined by veteran disciple-maker Rick Rodriguez, Scott Allred and Roberto Chaple explore how modern masculinity—especially in Western culture—trains men to mask pain, avoid vulnerability, and pursue performance over connection.

Rick brings powerful insight from both scripture and personal experience, including his military background, decades in aviation, and journey into ministry. He shares how spiritual discipline, emotional honesty, and brotherhood are not just "nice-to-haves"—they're essential for survival in the Christian life.

"The greatest lie we tell is, 'I'm fine.' And that's really not true." – Rick Rodriguez

This episode corresponds with Week 2 of the Got Your Back Bible study: "Why 19 out of 20 Christian Men Have No Best Friend." It pairs perfectly with your small group discussions on Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 and Proverbs 18:24.

You'll hear about:

• The myth of the Marlboro Man and how it cripples Christian men
• What real vulnerability looks like—and why Jesus modeled it
• Why confession to others is biblical, not just therapeutic
• How to start building spiritual friendships that last

"Jesus Himself said, 'I feel like dying today.' If He invited others into His pain, why wouldn't we?" – Roberto Chaple

This isn't just a podcast. It's an invitation. To stop pretending. To stop walking alone. To stop carrying shame in silence.

It's time to know that God designed you for brotherhood, to grow in your spiritual walk through real relationships, and to go multiply by walking with other men in truth.

🛠️ Take the action step: Grab coffee with another man this week. Start the conversation. Break the silence. Begin the work of brotherhood.

About The Valor Cast: This is a weekly podcast from New Hope Church's Men of Valor ministry, designed to build bold disciples—one story at a time. If you're tired of passive belief and want to lead your family, community, and life with courage and conviction, this is your place.

🎧 New episodes drop every Monday during our Got Your Back series. 👥 Join the Monday night Bible study in Social Hall A at 6:30 PM. 🌐 Learn more at findnewhope.com/men

Every man is in a battle—whether he realizes it or not. In this powerful kickoff to The Valor Cast, Pastor Roberto and Scott Allred sit down with Rick Rhodes and Dan Hamilton—two dads, husbands, and godly leaders who wear many hats in life. From balancing work and fatherhood to leading with spiritual strength, these men share their stories of parenting, failure, growth, and grace.

We dig into the spiritual war that threatens the modern family, how to protect and lead from a place of faith, and the cost of isolation. It's real talk about fatherhood, marriage, masculinity, and legacy—fueled by Scripture, experience, and brotherhood.

🔹 Learn how to lead your family spiritually without losing yourself. 🔹 Hear how vulnerability, prayer, and community sharpen men for the battle. 🔹 Discover why being present is one of your greatest spiritual weapons.

About The Valor Cast: This is a weekly podcast from New Hope Church's Men of Valor ministry, designed to build bold disciples—one story at a time. If you're tired of passive belief and want to lead your family, community, and life with courage and conviction, this is your place.

🎧 New episodes drop every Monday during our Got Your Back series. 👥 Join the Monday night Bible study in Social Hall A at 6:30 PM. 🌐 Learn more at findnewhope.com/men