Episode 112: Unleashed Heart

What does it really mean to be unleashed?

It’s not just about breaking free from the Big 5 Mankillers—lack of purpose, lack of respect, anger, lust, and shame. You can conquer all those battles and still miss the one thing that matters most: surrendering your heart completely to God.

In this raw and personal episode, Brent shares his shocking heart diagnosis, the sobering news that multiple bypasses—not just stents—would be required, and the way this moment stripped him of pride, ego, and self-reliance. Despite being in peak physical condition, his heart carried a hidden weakness. It’s a reminder that being strong on the outside doesn’t always mean everything is right on the inside.

Through tears, prayer, and God’s Word, Brent discovered that you can’t fully live unleashed until you’ve surrendered everything—your health, your pride, your plans, and even your will—to the One who holds your future. The scar across his chest will become more than a mark of survival—it will be a testimony of God’s faithfulness, power, and purpose.

This message isn’t just about surgery. It’s about the kind of surrender that ignites a new flame of purpose in your life—one that burns brighter after the furnace of trial. If you’ve been carrying fear, control, or pride, this episode will challenge you to lay it all down and trust the God who walks on water, calms storms with a word, and calls you to live unleashed.

Title: Begin Again: Loving People Over Politics

Episode description: Families are breaking over politics—not abuse or neglect. Brent and Kevin unpack Romans 14:1, 14:4 and Matthew 18’s “begin again” way, offering a simple playbook to speak truth in love, set healthy boundaries, and rebuild connection without compromising conviction.

What you’ll get:

• How to keep people bigger than politics
• “Truth in love” vs. point-scoring
• A practical posture for hard conversations

Scripture: Rom 14:4 (MSG), Matt 18:15–22, Jas 1:19, Jn 13:35, Eph 4:15

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Why do so many men pull away and isolate when life gets hard? In this episode of the Unleashed Podcast, Brent and Kevin dig into the wounds that drive men to retreat into loneliness—and the cultural lies that make it look like strength.

From Rambo in the woods, to Batman in the Batcave, to Wolverine drifting alone, culture has fed us the image of the “lone wolf” as the ultimate strong man. But Scripture tells a different story: “Two are better than one… pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up” (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10).

We walk through each Warrior Phase and expose how past hurts whisper the question every man wrestles with: “Do I have what it takes?” Those lies push us toward isolation, but God’s truth calls us into brotherhood and family. The key is renewing our minds—learning to FIGHT back with God’s Word, uncover the lies that fuel loneliness, and replace them with His truth.

Don’t wait in isolation for six men to carry your casket—find six brothers who will carry you through life now.

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Walking at the Speed of Jesus isn’t about dragging your feet—it’s about moving in step with the One who knows exactly where you need to be and when you need to be there.

In this episode, Brent Henderson and Kevin Huff unpack what it looks like to match God’s pace instead of chasing your own. We share personal stories, including one of a dad sitting down with his teenage daughter—just listening, holding her hand, and wiping away her tears rather than judging or trying to fix her. She needed someone there to build trust and extend empathy so she could feel safe unpacking what had been making her sad and feel alone.

Sometimes walking with Jesus means learning to walk beside someone, to simply be there in their pain without having an agenda.

We’ll explore:

• How to recognize when you’re running ahead of God
• The peace that comes from aligning your pace with His
• Why presence is often more powerful than words
• Practical ways to slow down and hear His voice more clearly

If you’re tired of feeling rushed, burned out, or spiritually distracted, this conversation will help you pause, breathe, and let Jesus set the rhythm of your life.

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Walking at the Speed of Jesus isn’t about dragging your feet—it’s about moving in step with the One who knows exactly where you need to be and when you need to be there.

In this episode, Brent Henderson and Kevin Huff unpack what it looks like to match God’s pace instead of chasing your own. We share personal stories, including one of a dad sitting down with his teenage daughter—just listening, holding her hand, and wiping away her tears rather than judging or trying to fix her. She needed someone there to build trust and extend empathy so she could feel safe unpacking what had been making her sad and feel alone.

Sometimes walking with Jesus means learning to walk beside someone, to simply be there in their pain without having an agenda.

We’ll explore:

• How to recognize when you’re running ahead of God
• The peace that comes from aligning your pace with His
• Why presence is often more powerful than words
• Practical ways to slow down and hear His voice more clearly

If you’re tired of feeling rushed, burned out, or spiritually distracted, this conversation will help you pause, breathe, and let Jesus set the rhythm of your life.

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Episode 107 – When God Delays You for a Reason

After 107 episodes of hosting Unleashed solo, today’s episode marks a new season—one God orchestrated down to the minute. He told me to wait just ten more minutes before leaving Starbucks, and at exactly the ten-minute mark, Kevin Huff walked in. We’d only known each other in passing, but that divine appointment led to us co-writing the brand-new Unleashed book—and now, God is also bringing us together to cohost this podcast. Only God.

In this episode, Kevin and I share the incredible journey of writing together—the highs, the laughter, and the real spiritual battles along the way. The enemy tried to throw us off course with constant interruptions and nagging distractions, but God kept us moving forward.

This book is for everyone. The stories are real, raw, and vulnerable. They’re down-to-earth enough to connect with your everyday life, yet transformational enough to lead you closer to God’s purpose for you.

If you’ve ever wondered how God weaves relationships, stories, and even setbacks into something powerful—this conversation will encourage and inspire you.

📖 Key Verse: Proverbs 27:17 – "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

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Title: The Morning I Met Ozzy

Description: Some stories stick with you forever. One morning in Boston, I found myself sitting in a hotel lobby next to a man who turned out to be Ozzy Osbourne. What he said that morning surprised me—not because of who he was, but how he spoke.

In this episode, I reflect on that moment, the surprising power of words, and how they can move hearts—just like Jesus did when He walked the earth. From the healing of the woman with the issue of blood to the calling of Lazarus out of the tomb, the words of Christ bring life, courage, and freedom. You'll also hear the deeply personal story of how Jesus met my wife in her darkest hour, and how He spoke life to my father and mother in their final moments on earth.

This episode closes with the song No One Speaks Your Name Like Jesus, a song that has touched thousands because of one simple truth—Jesus still calls names, and when He speaks yours, everything changes.

Topics in this episode:

• My unexpected conversation with Ozzy Osbourne
• The power of kindness and the words we speak
• How Jesus still calls us by name today
• Reflections on The Chosen and how it's transforming hearts
• What happened when Jesus called my dad—and later my mom—home
• Ending with the song: No One Speaks Your Name Like Jesus

Scriptures referenced:

• Luke 8:43–48 (The woman who touched Jesus’ garment)
• John 11:43 (Lazarus, come out!)
• John 4:10–14 (Living water)
• Luke 6:43–45 (Message version)
• Galatians 6:4–10 (MSG – “Make a careful exploration...”)
• Matthew 10:8–10 (Freely you have received, freely give)

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Two things men are often drawn to—big bucks and beautiful women—can lead to either purpose or destruction depending on what trail we follow.

In this episode, Brent opens with a lighthearted hunting story about two boys following a deer trail... only to discover something far more alluring than a giant buck. What begins as innocent curiosity quickly becomes a hidden life of shame. Brent also shares a powerful real-life moment caught on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert—when a CEO’s secret affair was exposed to thousands in a single moment.

This episode explores the deeper truth behind lust: that it’s not the real problem—it’s a symptom of a deeper hunger for connection, identity, and purpose. Brent shares personal stories, biblical wisdom, and an honest call to stop hiding and start healing.

Along the way, he also gives an update on training for his upcoming Colorado elk hunt—fueled by @mtnops, a partner that not only powers his workouts but fuels his purpose in the field and in life.

If you've struggled with pornography, temptation, isolation, or unmet emotional needs, this conversation will speak directly to your heart.

👉 You are not what you’ve done—you are who God says you are.

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Podcast Title: Warriors Don’t Shoot the Wounded

Episode Description: This wasn’t on the calendar—but it was clearly on God’s.

In this soul-stirring episode, Brent shares four divine appointments that interrupted his week and ended up changing lives. From a T-Mobile store to a construction site, men began opening up, hungry for more than surface-level living.

They didn’t need a sermon. They needed someone to see them.

This episode reminds us that warriors don’t shoot the wounded—they bandage their wounds, lift them back on their feet, and walk with them back into the battle.

When you live with purpose, people notice. And when you shine your light, it might just be the lifeline someone else needs.

Don’t miss this one. You were born for more than normal.

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New books coming soon: Unleashed and The Big 5 Mankillers

Title: Choosing the Men Who Carry You

This episode is about Choosing Brotherhood Over the Spotlight. What do you do when the applause fades? When the spotlight dims, and your identity is no longer tied to being known? In this vulnerable episode, singer, speaker, and author Brent Henderson reflects on being about to turn 65—and what it means to walk away from the stage to fully embrace the legacy God is calling him to.

As Brent faces a choice between reuniting with his former tour partner Steven Curtis Chapman or keeping a hard-earned elk hunt with one of his closest friends, Roger, he explores what it means to choose legacy over platform, brotherhood over recognition, and mission over memory.

This episode also includes a story about returning to music, the power of vulnerability, and how to embrace your calling even when the world moves on. If you’ve ever wrestled with purpose, aging, or identity—this one’s for you.

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