Iron Sharpens Iron

Send us a textJames Hall, Founder of Restoring Heroes Project, joins the podcast for EP. 32!We talk about the definition of biblical manhood and why men often choose the path of least resistance instead of facing the hard and difficult things in our way. "Being a leader is nothing to be afraid of. God has given us permission and empowered us to do so, if we lean on him."EP. 32 is brought to you by SUPPLYSupport the show

Send us a textJeremy Austin Moyer, Student Pastor at TrueNorth Church, joins the podcast for EP. 31! We talk about his philosophy and approach for leading today's youth and how God is changing lives through Element Students in North Augusta, South Carolina. "Jesus almost always met a very real physical, emotional, relational need first and that led way to the spiritual. What's the number one thing a student needs in this world today? Many of them don't need a physical healing, it's a relational thing. If we can give students a place to belong, where they know that they're loved, that they're cared about, that will lead to a conversation about Jesus."Support the show

Send us a textGiANT Worldwide Co-Founder Steve Cockram joins the podcast for EP. 30! We discuss the lost art of leadership, multiplying leaders and how the reward of multiplication is far greater than the cost."It's too costly to multiply, it requires a lot of sacrifice, a lot of use of your resources that you don't have. It's usually discouraging at times. But the prize is worth the price. The return on that investment is the greatest thing I've ever done in my leadership life."Support the show

Send us a textFounder of Dad Tired, Jerrad Lopes, joins the podcast for EP. 29! Jerrad talks about the beginnings of Dad Tired, and how they are equipping men to lead their families well. We discuss the reasons why men are checked out and how we as men need to be a part of something bigger than ourselves."Men long for adventure. We want to do something that's bigger than us. Most guys don't know where to find that. And because they're not finding it, they look for it in dangerous places."Support the show

Send us a textBrett Kolomyjec, Founder & CEO of Date Box joins the show for EP. 28! We talk about the story and vision behind Date Box, a monthly subscription service helping couples rediscover date night. Brett shares with us practical tips for being intentional with your spouse and carving out time for each other."However it is as a couple that you need to realign, do it. Be open and honest in that time you have together with whatever that is and don't be afraid to take that conversation where it needs to go."EP. 28 is brought to you by Mill 72 Bake Shop & Cafe.Support the show

Send us a textAaron Barnett joins the show for EP. 27 and you do not want to miss this! Aaron shares his story with such authenticity and transparency. From depression to pornography addiction, Aaron's story shouts from the mountain top about the goodness and grace of Jesus Christ. Aaron shares his heart for people and is passionate about seeing men fight for freedom in Jesus Christ."David says flee temptation, flee sexual temptation. As men we like to linger. When we linger, I believe it will cost us more later."EP. 27 is brought to you by the New York CrusadersSupport the show

Send us a textJeremie Kubicek, CEO and Co-Founder of GiANT Worldwide, joins the podcast for EP. 26! We discuss his new book, The 100X Leader. Jeremie is a self-described "liberator" who equips and grows liberating leaders around the world. A liberating leader supports and challenges the people he or she leads, fights for the highest possible good for those individuals and helps take them to the next level. "We can actually be someone that people want to follow, but you have to work on yourself. This whole idea of becoming a sherpa is you have to be healthy and acclimated to take other people up the mountain. It's an unbelievably fun journey, but most people never do it because it's really, really hard."EP. 26 is brought to you by Pete Design Company.Support the show

Send us a textAndy & Rachel Welk join the podcast for EP. 25 as we talk marriage! After committing their lives to God prior to getting married, Andy & Rachel made the declaration that, "God WILL be the center of our marriage."They admittedly don't have it all together, but that's what makes their story so impactful and so real. "Be too busy honoring God, be too busy following Jesus to fight."

Send us a textRyan Bomberger, Founder of the Radiance Foundation, joins the podcast for EP. 24! Ryan is an author, speaker, columnist and passionate factivist. Through Radiance, Ryan has worked with organizations around the world to illuminate the truth about human dignity. We discuss the lies culture tells us about abortion, how the "Big C" church needs to do more to speak out against it, and the epidemic of fatherlessness in black communities. This is a DO NOT miss!Support the show

Send us a textCatalyst President Tyler Reagin joins the podcast for EP. 23! We discuss how Catalyst has been equipping the next generation of leaders for 20 years and why Tyler believes strongly in the millennial generation and their impact as purpose-driven leaders. "Leadership is influence, how do you steward your influence? That is your leadership journey. So many people want the influence of the bigger platform, but they are not willing to take care of the 2 or 3 that are in front of them right now."Support the show

Send us a textMichael Ferrari from Yolk Ideas joins the podcast for EP. 22! Michael and his wife Susan are passionate about seeing people reach their full potential. Michael challenges us to pursue our passions. To pursue what you are deep down inside made to be. "We have it in within ourselves to achieve or accomplish whatever it is we set out to. A lot of times we use our baggage as an excuse as to why we shouldn't accomplish those things."Support the show

Send us a textVince Miller from RESOLUTE joins the podcast for EP. 21! Vince challenges men to say yes to the great adventure that God has for us. To be men of faith, we have to takes leaps of faith. DO NOT MISS a special announcement at the end of the show as we share about an exciting collaboration between Men of Iron and Resolute! EP. 21 is brought to you by Andrew L. Welk, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. "I really think that God has a great adventure for all men. But often we bow to the idols of money, safety and security. We bow to those idols and then forget that God is calling us out on a great adventure. We fail to remember that to be men of faith, we have to take leaps of faith. God calls us into that more frequently then we know, but we quiet it, silence it and we stifle it. If you want to live a great adventure, say yes to the small moments and the big one's won't be as scary."Support the show

Send us a text2018 was an incredible year for Men of Iron. Chaotic and messy but man did God show up! Check out the final podcast of the year as we celebrate all that God has done and as we look forward to 2019!Support the show

Send us a textOur newest hire Joel Keefer joins the podcast for EP. 19! We find out more about Joel, his passion for men's ministry and how he ended up at Men of Iron."Throughout the whole process my prayer was that my heart would align with Men of Iron's heart. And that the Lord would make it very, very clear. I was open to see how the Holy Spirit was going to move."Support the show

Send us a textEP. 18 Feat. Derek Dienner. Derek is an entrepreneur and filmmaker, a husband and father of two. Hear Derek's inspirational story of being diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at the age of 31 and how he overcame adversity with the help of his faith, family and friends."You can choose to live life with an optimistic lens. When things don't go according to plan, which will happen, learn to find the moments that you can hold on to, to get you through that. My faith in God, my faith in people, my family got me through this time."Support the show

Send us a textXXX Church Founder Craig Gross joins the podcast for EP. 17!! Man, what an interview! You do not want to miss this. Craig talks about the beginnings of FireProof Ministries and how XXX Church came to be. We discuss what it looks like to be a parent in today's culture with pornography at our fingertips and how you CAN find freedom from pornography addiction.Support the show

Send us a textOn EP. 16 Jason Lantz joins the podcast! Jason is the Vision Leader and pastor at RiverTree Church in Northeast Ohio. On EP. 16 Jason talks about multiplying Kingdom leaders and the vision behind RiverTree Church and the ONE Center in Canton, Ohio. We are thrilled to have Brian Ziegler and our Ohio headquarters in the ONE Center. “We want to see Kingdom leaders in business, in education, in government, in non profit, in neighborhoods and in families. The goal of the ONE Center is to multiply Kingdom leaders in all those spaces.”Support the show

Send us a textPastor Rodney L. Carter, Jr. joins the podcast as we talk about impacting the next generation and the impact of his father and grandfathers in helping him become the man he is today."I’m grateful for the mentors in my life who have listened to me and applied their wisdom to my situation.”Support the show

Send us a textAubrey McGowan joins the podcast as we discuss what it means to leave a legacy. Aubrey shares his own faith journey and how losing his dad at a young age has impacted the way he invests in his own kids. Aubrey is a pastor, author and along with his wife Jen is Founder of Family Field Guide. "It is the greatest calling of our lives to steward and lead our kid's hearts toward the Lord."Support the show

Send us a textBrian Ziegler, the newest full-time hire with Men of Iron, joins the Men of Iron Podcast! In EP. 13 Brian shares with us his powerful testimony. A devastating car accident left him paralyzed from the neck down and doctors told him he would never walk again. It altered the course of his life forever. Brian talks about how one man investing in his life ignited within him a passion for mentorship.Support the show