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Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJoin us for Part 2 of The Wives Restoration Series featuring Heather Zeamer! A four-part series giving us a glimpse into the lives of 4 different wives and their side of their husband's restoration story.Heather Zeamer, the wife of Men of Iron's founder Bryan Zeamer, shares her faith journey, interwove with intentional mentorships. From the early struggles in her parents' marriage to the transformative mentorship of a neighbor, Heather witnessed firsthand the power of mentorship and coaching. Heather shares how Bryan's faith journey began during a wrestling trip to Hungary and how mentors like his dad and Bob shaped his life. Bryan’s holy discontent—his passion for helping men find their purpose—was the spark that led to the birth of Men of Iron. Men of Iron has transformed countless lives, restoring marriages and families, and mentoring generations of men.Heather reflects on the impact o

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateThis month we are so excited to kick off The Wives Restoration Series, a four-part series giving us a glimpse into the lives of 4 different wives and their side of their husband's restoration story. This week we sit down with Nyasha, as she shares her journey through dating, deaths in the family, and a thriving marriage with her husband Cesar.Nyasha grew up in the church and later attended Lancaster Bible College. Through her best friend, she met Cesar, and their story began. Despite coming from different ends of the country and different upbringings, their faith in God ultimately drew them together. Their relationship blossomed, with Caesar demonstrating spiritual leadership even while dating. But life wasn’t without challenges. Caesar faced deep loss, and together they endured a difficult season in their marriage. Through prayer and encouragement, Nyasha reminded him of his calling and God’s faithfuln

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateIn this episode of our Men and the Church series, we talk with Dave Towers from Community Fellowship Church (CFC) in Lancaster, PA. As the leader of men’s ministry at CFC, Dave shares his passion for investing in men, building leadership, and creating opportunities for connection and growth.We explore practical ways to engage men in the church by offering a space for men to have fellowship and deepen relationships. "We don't want to just preach at them, they get that enough, we want to give them a chance to talk and connect with other men." Dave emphasizes the importance of mentorship and how small group events can lead into mentorship opportunities for men."We don't want our men's ministry to grow because the church grows, we want it to be strong enough that it helps the church grow."Men often don't realize how much they need other men in their life. Building a strong

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateIn this episode of the Men and the Church series, we’re joined by Kevin Wishard from LCBC in Lancaster, PA. Kevin connected with Men of Iron through LCBC's search for impactful small group material and found A Man's Game Plan (https://www.menofiron.org/game-plan). LCBC's city campus has doubled its men's ministry through grassroots efforts, focusing on engaging and connecting with men. As they focus on equipping men, they want them to understand that they are the spiritual leaders of the home, but many men have a hard time seeing this. Helping men understand their responsibility as spiritual leaders positively impacts families and future generations."Some guys don't really believe they are the spiritual leader of their home."We dive into practical strategies for helping men grow spiritually, from setting SMART goals in faith, family, friends, fitness, and finances to buildi

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateIn this episode, Lead Pastor Mike Snedeker from Community Evangelical Church (CEC) in Sinking Spring, PA, shares insights on the importance of men’s ministry and the transformative role that Men of Iron has played in the church. For 13 years, CEC has partnered with Men of Iron to help men re-engage in church leadership and live out their biblical roles. Pastor Mike observes that modern culture often pulls men away from faith and into careers and hobbies, leading to a disengagement from church.Through mentorship programs like Strong27, CEC has seen men prioritize their faith, spend time in Scripture, and grow in leadership, ultimately transforming their families and communities. Mike highlights that intentional discipleship, modeled after Jesus' example of mentoring a few to influence many, is essential for church growth. He encourages men to consider who they can mentor and emphasizes that true change b

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateIn today's episode, we're kicking off a new series called The Church Needs Men Series, exploring the vital role of men in ministry. Paul Andrulonis, Associate Pastor at Sailors Union Grace Church in Maryland, joins us for Week 1. Growing up in a ministry family, Paul shares insights on why men are called to lead, serve, and live with purpose in the church. He emphasizes, “We must focus on people, not just the work,” and how essential it is for men to disciple and train others in their faith.Men have a unique calling to lead, care for families, and take steps of faith—even when it’s uncomfortable. Often, men are hesitant because they fear vulnerability and the costs of leadership, but Jesus emulated for us what servant leadership looks like. Paul discusses how culture increasingly downplays the importance of men, but the church must counter this by affirming men’s roles and encouraging them to step

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateIn this closing episode of The Restoration Series, Phil shares his powerful journey from a difficult family background toward healing and transformation through faith. Raised in a tough family marked by alcoholism, lies, and money laundering, Phil often felt out of place. His life took a pivotal turn when he met his future wife as a teenager, whose influence—and that of her family—led him to faith in Jesus."If I hadn't met my wife and the Lord, I think I would have committed suicide."After decades of shoving stuff under the rug, the early years of marriage and fatherhood for Phil started to bring messy things to the surface. Forcing Phil and his wife to work through past wounds. It was through this season that Phil started to understand the heart of God and what it truly means to have a Father. God used those experiences to show Phil what it looks like to lead his family. With the support of m

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateIn today's episode of "The Restoration Series," Steve interviews Chad, who opens up about his journey through feelings of failure as a husband, father, and provider. He was raised in a home where faith was at the center, thanks to his mom, but after leaving home would be faced with significant trials that put his faith to the test.After high school Chad left home, away from family and friends, where he deepened his relationship with God and gained a clearer understanding of himself. During an Easter break, he felt God prompting him to stay at school, which led to a job opportunity in Los Angeles that shaped his career. After marrying his wife, Amy, the couple moved to Atlanta to pursue freelance work, but they eventually returned to Pennsylvania in 2020, just as the pandemic hit. With job prospects dwindling, Chad experienced deep anger and frustration with God."As a father I felt so path

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateIn this episode of The Restoration Series, Colton returns to the podcast as we sit down with Roman, who shares his journey of restoration. Growing up in a Christian family, Roman seemed to have it all together on the outside—great family, successful in sports, popular, and doing well in school. It was during his junior year of high school that Roman started chasing after the wrong things. A relationship with a girlfriend resulted in a pregnancy and ultimately leading to a regretful decision. The pain of this decision led Roman to carry deep shame, depression, and guilt for years and caused him to harm himself.Thanks to a prayer warrior of a mom and a loving father, Roman’s journey of restoration and healing would begin. His mom discovered what had happened, and his parents met him with grace and love instead of anger—mirroring the grace of God. “I told my parents about everything that had happened, it was su

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateChad hosts this episode of "The Restoration Series," as we hear Zack's powerful story of transformation from a life of despair and selfishness to faith and restoration. Growing up in Arizona with a single mom who avoided religion, Zack left home at 18 to join the military. After two tours in Afghanistan, he returned home struggling with PTSD and wanting to end his life. "The one time was really bad, I was sitting in a tub with a gun to my head and couldn't pull the trigger." In a moment of desperation, Zack sought answers from any religion he could find before his wife gifted him his first Bible. Zack knew if something didn't change he wasn't going to be around much longer. Through a business meeting, Zack met Dan and their conversation quickly turned to God. It was this life-changing conversation with Dan that would put Zack on a new trajectory. Weeks later an encount

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateToday Colton is on the pod as we begin a new series, "The Restoration Series." This 5-part series gives us a glimpse into the lives of 5 different men and their stories of restoration. This week we sit down with Caesar as he shares his faith journey. Growing up in East Los Angeles Caesar attended church as a kid with his aunt and uncle. As Caesar got older he stopped going to church as his faith in God slowly started to fade. "I felt a sense of void and emptiness, no point or purpose in my life." But God kept pursuing Caesar. Through a conversation with his sister on the opposite side of the country, Caesar ended up in Pennsylvania. A change of course that would alter his life forever. Despite a strong desire to go back home and continue in his old ways, Caesar decided to stay. Through the prodding of his sister and small steps of faith, Caesar's life was restored. Often times God wi

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJustin and Tony are back on the pod as we continue Part 4, the final part of our conversation on sexual addiction. Justin talks about battling his addiction for years, the key to finding freedom was bringing other people into the journey. Relationships and accountability are key to finding freedom and healing. There is something powerful about relationships within the body of Christ. Men, you need accountability in your life. Be authentic and real with the Lord and others. When you confess your sins to one another there is forgiveness there. There is a path to freedom that God wants you to take, and it is so much better than the path you are on. But YOU have to be the one to pursue it and you have to pursue it with others alongside you. When we live intentionally on this path, we start to see things how God sees things. From the very beginning we have been promised something so good, a relationship with God.

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJustin and Tony are back on the pod as we continue Part 3 of our conversation on sexual addiction. Today we talk about making God a priority and how it will change everything! When you put God first you will start to see things differently. It is NOT going to be an immediate fix, but there is hope on the other side. Hebrews 11:6 says, He rewards those who diligently seek Him." Men, it takes intentionality. It takes making your relationship with the Father a priority. Be honest with Him about where you are at. Admitting your sin is the first step in the healing process. Put the proper guardrails in place, get accountability in your life. There is only one source for true peace and joy. There is freedom in sharing the truth, don't hide it anymore!You cannot overcome sexual addiction on your own. If you don't know where to get help, Let us be a resource for you, contact us today – menofiron.org/c

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJustin and Tony are back on the pod as we continue Part 2 of our conversation on sexual addiction. "I always felt like a fraud as a Christian struggling with sexual addiction." How often as men are we chasing after the temporary satisfaction in life and not the eternal? We expect God to give us what We want, not for us to chase after what God wants for us. Like any other relationship in our lives, our relationship with God takes time and intentionality. We must actively choose to invest time with God. When was the last time you spent time with the Lord? It doesn't happen passively. If you want to find freedom from sexual addiction, you can't do it on your own, and you can't do it without God.You cannot overcome sexual addiction on your own. If you don't know where to get help, Let us be a resource for you, contact us today – menofiron.org/contact-usYou can now watch the Men of I

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJustin and Tony are back on the pod as we continue the series on sexual addiction. When we are going through a season of addiction if feels impossible to focus on our relationship with God. No matter what you are going through, don't delay getting right with God. We know it is NOT easy trying to stop a sinful behavior on your own. We need others and we need God to overcome it. The closer we are with God the more He will be these natural desires into alignment. You are not going to be able to overcome it without God. Be open about your struggles, don't be afraid to share your story. Having another man walk alongside you and hold you accountable is crucial to recovery.You cannot overcome sexual addiction on your own. If you don't know where to get help, Let us be a resource for you, contact us today – menofiron.org/contact-usYou can now watch the Men of Iron Podcast on YouTube – www.youtube.com/

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate Justin and Tony are back on the pod for the final week of our series on Lust, Sexual Addiction and Pornography. Today we are talking about fighting lust, not porn. What exactly is lust? Lust is a strong, intense desire for something. Lust replaces God's design for intimacy and connection with sinful desires that are outside of His creation. When we get outside of those bounds, it leads to death and destruction. We take what God intended to be natural and we change it for our selfish gain. How are you honoring the image of God in other people? Remember, when you look at a woman lustfully, that is God's daughter. "I've mad a covenant with my eyes." Job 31:1 (NIV) Ultimately, our eyes connect to our brain, our thoughts connect to our heart and desires. Lust starts with what we see and think. It's not just a physical thing, lust is a bigger deal than just pornography. We have to ap

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJustin and Tony are back on the pod for Week 3 as we continue our series on Lust, Sexual Addiction and Pornography. Today we are talking about Pastors and Porn and how pornography greatly affects Christian leaders and the Church. Statistics say that 50-57% of pastors admit they struggle with pornography. So why are we not having conversations about sexual addiction in the church? One, it is a "taboo" topic and an uncomfortable and messy topic. Pastors and churches are afraid to admit it and talk about it that it is an issue. For pastors specifically, it is a struggle that IF they admit it could jeopardize everything. Another issue is some churches are afraid if they talk about the uncomfortable issues, people will stop showing up. To the pastors, church leaders and men listening to this, the Church is a place for the broken. We can't build towards what God has for us if we are pretending and f

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJustin and Tony are back on the pod for Week 2 as we continue our series on Lust, Sexual Addiction and Pornography. Today we are talking about How Porn is Ruining Your Marriage. Stats say nearly 40% of married men seek out illicit images on a regular basis. 56% of marriages that end in divorce at least one spouse was obsessed with porn. Pornography is part of the picture but not all of it when it comes to sexual addiction. A lot of men fail to admit that they have a sexual addiction. If you keep going back to whatever your thing is, that's an addiction. Jesus says in Matthew 5:27, when you look at a woman lustfully you have already committed adultery in your heart. Jesus raises the standard. It starts with a look and can easily lead to other things. What is that look going to cost you? Your addiction to porn leads to objectifying woman, including your wife. You are ultimately measuring your wife up agai

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJustin and Tony join the pod for the month of August as we dive into Overcoming Lust, Sexual Addiction and Pornography. It's a topic and struggle that the Church and men in general have a hard time talking about. This episode we are talking about How Sexual Addiction Rewires the Brain. God designed us for intimacy and connection. That design is broken when we replace healthy relationships and things with unhealthy relationships. Pornograpy creates a chemical dependency. It's proven that sexual addiction actually changes and rewires your brain. When we continue in the same addiction/pattern, the neurons form in that direction and create a real visible path in your brain. Our brains start to depend on the highs that are given from these addictions. If you are struggling with sexual addiction, you have to know the science behind it and understand how your brain operates. You have to rewire your brain,

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateRyan and Colton are back for Week 5, the final week of the Fatherhood Series. This week we dive into how to be the dad your family needs. In order to be the dad your family needs, you have to know what your family needs. You will not be able to know what your family needs if you aren't connected to God. The best thing you can do as a father is to pursue a relationship with God. We get it, being a dad is a lot of work. After a long day at the office it's easy to want to turn it off when you walk in the door. Remember this men – you are replaceable at work, you are NOT replaceable at home! Don't put things in the wrong order, prioritize the right relationships. Prioritize your family. Recognize the weight of that fact that God is asking you to be the spiritual leader of your family. Be a dad who is present and who spiritually leads. Whatever season of life you are in, whether you feel you'v