Men of Iron Podcast

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Welcome to the Men of Iron Podcast. We help men grow in every area of life: Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness and Finances. Each week, you'll hear honest conversations, biblical teaching, real stories and useful tools designed to challenge men to grow, lead well and take action. The podcast focuses on:✅ Biblical Leadership & Discipleship✅ Faith-Based Mentorship Stories✅ Spiritual Growth & Accountability✅ Marriage, Family & Fatherhood✅ Leadership, Purpose & Work✅ Fitness, Finances & Personal Growth✅ Encouragement for Every Man Whether you're a husband, father, business leader, pastor, or young man seeking purpose, this podcast is built to sharpen you and help you grow in the areas that matter most. Men of Iron also works with men, men's leaders, churches and businesses through groups, retreats, resources and local leadership. 📌 Learn more at www.menofiron.org Follow the Men of Iron Podcast and join the movement.

  1. 1d ago

    Why "Grind Culture" Is Destroying Christian Men | Ft. Rob Stoppard

    Send us Fan Mail Are you building your career and providing for your family through sheer grit, only to end up exhausted, isolated, and spiritually empty on Monday morning? In this episode, entrepreneur, executive coach, and author Rob Stoppard (The Heart-Centered Way and Walking in Divine Wisdom) breaks down why Christian men cannot survive on hustle forever, how a life-threatening battle with cancer exposed the gap between head knowledge and truly knowing God, and how to turn your workplace into a Kingdom Outpost. Checkout Rob Stoppard and all that he's up to 👇 Book (The Heart-Centered Way): [https://www.goheartcentered.com/resources] Book (Walking in Divine Wisdom): [https://www.goheartcentered.com/resources] Heart-Centered Entrepreneurship: [https://www.goheartcentered.com] Destiny Unlimited International: [http://www.destinyui.com] Men of Iron President Ryan Zook sits down with Rob Stoppard to tackle the destructive split between Sunday morning worship and Monday morning work. Rob shares his 30-year journey from grinding in the construction industry and quitting church out of frustration to experiencing a radical encounter with the Holy Spirit during a 1996 cancer battle that healed his body and awakened his heart. They unpack why so many men believe in God intellectually without actually trusting Him as a Father—especially when an emotionally distant earthly dad warped their view of who God is. They also dive deep into "The Six-Day Church," explaining why business owners and marketplace leaders often reach more people than full-time pastors, and how pairing practical business systems (like EOS) with a "spiritual operating system" transforms company culture, employee retention, and profitability. Most importantly, Rob lays out an actionable playbook for everyday men: stop posing and striving to prove your worth, learn to work from rest rather than hustling for rest, take captive the enemy's mental suggestions, step out in risk so God can prove His provision, and invite one or two trusted brothers into your life so you never fight alone. If you are a man tired of checking religious boxes while carrying the crushing weight of leadership on your own shoulders, start here. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP WITH MEN OF IRON Score your Core5 Assessment [https://menofiron.org/connect-with-men-of-iron/] 🧗 BASECAMP - Daily devotionals built for men who want to grow: [https://menofiron.org/basecamp-free/] 🏔 RIDGELINE - go through it with other men. Small-group resources: [https://menofiron.org/resources/small-groups/] 👥 SUMMIT - be mentored, or mentor another man. Mentorship resources: [https://menofiron.org/resources/mentorship/] CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro & The Heart-Centered Way 0:54 From Construction Hustle to a Life-Threatening Cancer Diagnosis 3:43 Quitting Church, Radical Healing & Meeting the Holy Spirit in 1996 6:28 Head Knowledge vs. Heart Awakening: Knowing God Is Real 9:27 Trading Hustle Culture for Peace That Passes Understanding 12:30 How an Emotionally Distant Dad Warps Your View of Father God 15:02 Why Working From Rest Takes More Grit Than Grinding Alone 17:52 The 4 Pillars: Identity, Transformation, Alignment & Impact 21:18 Stewarding the Core5 With God Instead of For God 22:27 Is a Relationship with God "Feminine"? (Meeting the Warrior & Creator) 24:50 Taking Thoughts Captive, Risk-Taking & The Language of Heaven 31:25 Turning Your Business into a "Kingdom Outpost" 35:05 Why Marketplace Leaders Reach More People Than Pastors 36:56 "The Six-Day Church": Ending the Sunday-to-Monday Disconnect 40:55 Pairing Business Systems (EOS) with a Spiritual Operating System 44:31 The Men Who Invested in Rob Stoppard & Why You Can't Walk Alone New episodes release every Monday morning at 7am ET, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! #ChristianMen #Faith #Discipleship #MenOfIron #RobStoppard #ChristianEntrepreneur #BiblicalManhood #MarketplaceMinistry #ChristianLeadership Support the show Ready for More? Click the links to join our mission to change a culture, one man at a time. 🌟 Kick off with free resources at Basecamp 🤝 Join a small group at Ridgeline ⛰️ Get a mentor at the Summit 🧢 Rep the mission with our gear at Men of Iron Shop 💸 Invest in our mission HERE. 🎙️ Watch this Episode on YouTube. #MenOfIron #Core5 #IronSharpensIron #MensMentorship #LifeCoaching

    Why "Grind Culture" Is Destroying Christian Men | Ft. Rob Stoppard

  2. Oct 26

    Why Perfectionism Is Killing Your Calling | Ft. Chris Gibson

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when a man trains his soul with the same intensity he uses to train his body? In this episode, content creator and fitness enthusiast Chris Gibson (@gibsonmovement86) joins the podcast to break down the myth of discipline versus motivation, why perfectionism will drive you mental, and how real brotherhood pulls men out of isolation. Checkout Chris Gibson and all that he's up to 👇 Instagram (@gibsonmovement86): [https://www.instagram.com/gibsonmovement86] TikTok (@gibsonmovement860): [https://www.tiktok.com/@gibsonmovement860] Digital Iron Rep Cayden Lasher sits down with Chris Gibson to tackle the intersection of fitness, creativity, and authentic spiritual growth. Chris shares the story behind "Gibson Movement 86"—rooted in being adopted at eight months old and discovering the truth at age six—and opens up about working the night shift, surviving the four-hour editing loop, and filming a raw short film on depression using audio from Thunderbolts. They also unpack 1 Timothy 4:8, examining why physical muscles eventually turn to dust while godliness holds eternal value, and why too many men use a shredded physique as a "peacock" facade to hide spiritual emptiness. Through the story of his lifelong brother Gene—who stepped up after Chris was ejected through a windshield in a car wreck and modeled how a man of God protects and honors women in the gym—Chris lays out an actionable playbook for everyday men: put motivation and discipline on an equal playing field, choose progress over perfection, find brothers who will call out your blind spots, and stop treating God like an Uber driver or a genie in a bottle. If you are a man grinding in the gym or your career while feeling isolated or spiritually stagnant underneath, start here. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP WITH MEN OF IRON Score your Core5 Assessment [https://menofiron.org/connect-with-men-of-iron/] 🧗 BASECAMP - Daily devotionals built for men who want to grow: [https://menofiron.org/basecamp-free/] 🏔 RIDGELINE - go through it with other men. Small-group resources: [https://menofiron.org/resources/small-groups/] 👥 SUMMIT - be mentored, or mentor another man. Mentorship resources: [https://menofiron.org/resources/mentorship/] CHAPTERS: 0:00 Discipline vs. Motivation: What People Get Wrong 1:24 The Night Shift Grind, Leg Day & Honest Struggles with God 5:28 The Story Behind "Gibson Movement 86" & Being Adopted 8:01 Why Content Is Like Play-Doh (And Surviving the Editing Loop) 11:01 Progress Over Perfection: The Airplane in 'Gladiator' 13:39 Dealing with Online Critics, Trolls & Self-Doubt 15:38 Filming the 'Thunderbolts' Depression Skit & Public Shyness 18:47 What Happens When You Train Your Soul Like Your Body 21:43 1 Timothy 4:8: Why Muscles Turn to Dust Without Christ 26:02 Shredded Outside, Empty Inside: Dropping the Peacock Facade 28:08 "I'll Be Your Brother": Surviving a Car Wreck & True Brotherhood 30:23 How a Real Man Honors and Protects Women in the Gym 33:30 Breaking the Heart of God: Treating Jesus Like a Genie in a Bottle    New episodes release every Monday morning at 7am ET, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! #christianmen  #Faith #Discipleship #MenOfIron #ChrisGibson #ChristianFitness #ContentCreation #progressoverperfection  #BiblicalManhood Support the show Ready for More? Click the links to join our mission to change a culture, one man at a time. 🌟 Kick off with free resources at Basecamp 🤝 Join a small group at Ridgeline ⛰️ Get a mentor at the Summit 🧢 Rep the mission with our gear at Men of Iron Shop 💸 Invest in our mission HERE. 🎙️ Watch this Episode on YouTube. #MenOfIron #Core5 #IronSharpensIron #MensMentorship #LifeCoaching

    Why Perfectionism Is Killing Your Calling | Ft. Chris Gibson

  3. Oct 19

    Jesus NEVER Called Men to Be Comfortable | Ft. "Goose" Founder of Men's Alliance

    Send us Fan Mail Why do military squadrons and motorcycle clubs have zero trouble recruiting men, while the modern church constantly complains that men are "hard to reach"? In this episode, David "Goose" Mills (retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, author of Answer With Truth, and founder of Men's Alliance) breaks down why comfort is killing Christian brotherhood, why men are wired for a high bar, and how a 30-minute outdoor workout around a fire is pulling thousands of men out of isolation. Checkout David "Goose" Mills and all that he's up to 👇 Men's Alliance (Find or Start a Tribe): https://www.mensalliancetribe.com Carry the Fire Training: https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/training/leadershipBook Answer With Truth Book: https://www.westbowpress.com/bookstore/bookdetails/854917-answer-with-truth Men of Iron president Ryan Zook sits down with Goose to tackle the "spectator trap" inside modern Christianity. Goose shares his personal testimony of walking away from church at 18, serving 20 years in the Air Force, nearly losing his marriage in 2014, and finally tearing down the fence around the "last 5%" of his life to make Jesus his Lord. They also dive into why the word "relationship" isn't actually in the Bible, why Jesus gave men an action-oriented command ("Follow Me") rather than a comfortable invitation, and how to practice "kitchen table apologetics" so you can defend your faith and shepherd your kids through the hardest cultural questions. If you are a man tired of sitting on the sidelines in a climate-controlled pew and ready to step into real, rugged brotherhood, start here.    TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP WITH MEN OF IRON Score your Core5 Assessment [https://menofiron.org/core5-assessment/] 🧗 BASECAMP - Daily devotionals built for men who want to grow:[https://menofiron.org/basecamp-free/] 🏔 RIDGELINE - go through it with other men.Small-group resources:[https://menofiron.org/resources/small-group-resources/] 👥 SUMMIT - be mentored, or mentor another man.Mentorship resources:[https://menofiron.org/resources/mentorship-resources/] CHAPTERS:  0:00 Why Churches Struggle to Reach Men (And How to Fix It)  4:23 "My Past Failures Do Not Define Me"  7:30 Knowing About Jesus vs. Making Jesus Lord  12:41 Tearing Down the Fence Around the Last 5% of Your Life  20:05 The "Spectator Trap": Why Comfort Kills Brotherhood  25:00 Why Worse Weather Brings More Men to the Fire  29:16 Jesus' Playbook: "Follow Me" vs. Modern Church Culture  34:55 Kitchen Table Apologetics & Carrying the Fire  40:02 Why Gen Z & Young Men Are Starving for Truth  43:48 The Ripple Effect: From a Wi-Fi Guy to a Tribe in Budapest    New episodes release every Monday morning at 7am ET, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! #christianmen #MensMinistry #BiblicalMasculinity #Discipleship #MensAlliance #MenOfIron Support the show Ready for More? Click the links to join our mission to change a culture, one man at a time. 🌟 Kick off with free resources at Basecamp 🤝 Join a small group at Ridgeline ⛰️ Get a mentor at the Summit 🧢 Rep the mission with our gear at Men of Iron Shop 💸 Invest in our mission HERE. 🎙️ Watch this Episode on YouTube. #MenOfIron #Core5 #IronSharpensIron #MensMentorship #LifeCoaching

    Jesus NEVER Called Men to Be Comfortable | Ft. "Goose" Founder of Men's Alliance

  4. Oct 12

    What to Do When God Goes Silent | Ft. Bil Cornelius

    Send us Fan Mail How do you know if you’re actually hearing God’s voice—or just convincing yourself that your own desires are His will? In this episode, Pastor Bil Cornelius (founding pastor of Church Unlimited and author of Pray Big, Listen Bigger) breaks down what bold, expectant prayer looks like, why God always corrects before He directs, and how men can break out of spiritual paralysis to lead with clarity.    Checkout Bil Cornelius and all that he's up to 👇Book: Pray Big, Listen Bigger [https://bilcornelius.com] Website: [https://bilcornelius.com] Church Unlimited: [https://churchunlimited.com] Digital Iron Rep Cayden Lasher sits down with Pastor Bil Cornelius to tackle the core struggles Christian men face with prayer, guidance, and spiritual direction. Bil unpacks his journey from leadership exhaustion to praying 100 hours straight, sharing how God transformed an overwhelming season into a global movement that has planted over 100 churches worldwide.   They dive deep into the "Cave Dwellers" season of King David, showing why God often isolates a man in weakness before trusting him with authority, and why God can easily steer a moving car but refuses to steer a parked one. Most importantly, Bil lays out an actionable playbook for the everyday man: kill distractions by ditching your smartphone, read Scripture systematically, bring your impressions before trusted mentors and your wife, and stop treating "waiting on God" as a passive spectator sport.    If you feel stuck, uncertain of your calling, or frustrated that heaven feels quiet, start here.    TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP WITH MEN OF IRON Score your Core5 Assessment [https://menofiron.org/connect-with-men-of-iron/] 🧗 BASECAMP - Daily devotionals built for men who want to grow:[https://menofiron.org/basecamp-free/] 🏔 RIDGELINE - go through it with other men.Small-group resources:[https://menofiron.org/resources/small-groups/] 👥 SUMMIT - be mentored, or mentor another man.Mentorship resources:[https://menofiron.org/resources/mentorship/] CHAPTERS: 0:00 How to Know If God Is Speaking (or Just Your Own Head) 2:42 The "Burrito Test" and Discerning God's Voice 4:53 God Corrects Before He Directs 6:50 Paul's Imprisonment & Why God Gives a Grand "No" 8:19 The Disney World Turning Point: Committing to 100 Hours of Prayer 12:35 The Global Vision: Planting Over 100 Churches Worldwide 15:31 Practical Focus: Leaving Your Phone Behind & Entering God's Presence 18:51 Testing What You Hear: Mentors, Marriage, and the Local Church 21:12 The Power Steering Principle: God Can't Steer a Parked Car 25:28 Cave Dwellers: David at Adullam and Turning Brokenness into Leadership 31:44 Stop Waiting on God: Why the Wait Is an Active Assignment 34:41 The Daniel Standard: Winning the Battles Nobody Sees 37:21 Advice for Every Decade of a Man's Life (Teens, 20s, 40s, 60s) 39:46 Mentorship That Works: Learning How Great Leaders Think 42:54 Where to Find 'Pray Big, Listen Bigger'    New episodes release every Monday morning at 7am ET, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! #ChristianMen #Prayer #HearingGod #BilCornelius #MenOfIron #Discipleship #Faith #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualLeadership Support the show Ready for More? Click the links to join our mission to change a culture, one man at a time. 🌟 Kick off with free resources at Basecamp 🤝 Join a small group at Ridgeline ⛰️ Get a mentor at the Summit 🧢 Rep the mission with our gear at Men of Iron Shop 💸 Invest in our mission HERE. 🎙️ Watch this Episode on YouTube. #MenOfIron #Core5 #IronSharpensIron #MensMentorship #LifeCoaching

    What to Do When God Goes Silent | Ft. Bil Cornelius

  5. Oct 5

    Doug Wilson on Trump, Politics, and Why the State Thinks It's God

    Send us Fan Mail Can a nation truly remain neutral, or is every culture destined to serve a god? In this episode, Pastor Doug Wilson (pastor of Christ Church and contributor to Five Views on Christian Nationalism) breaks down the fierce debate around Christian nationalism, why secularism is failing, and why real reformation begins at your dinner table rather than Capitol Hill.  Checkout Doug Wilson and all that he's up to 👇 Book: https://canonpress.com/products/five-views-on-christian-nationalism/ Canon Press: https://canonpress.com Blog & Mablog: https://dougwils.com Christ Church: https://christkirk.com Men of Iron president Ryan Zook sits down with Doug Wilson to tackle the hardest questions surrounding faith, culture, and power in America. Doug unpacks his vision to "Make America Christian Again", the crucial distinction between the separation of church and state versus the separation of God and state, and what the Founding Fathers actually believed. They also dive into the reality of modern elections, breaking down why voting is a practical mechanism rather than a civil sacrament (and how to navigate the "two pirate ships" dilemma). Most importantly, Doug lays out an actionable playbook for everyday men: get your kids out of government schools, marry young, chop wood, take your family to worship every Lord's Day, and realize that culture is downstream from worship. If you are a man trying to navigate cultural chaos and wondering where your responsibility actually begins, start here. TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP WITH MEN OF IRON Score your Core5 Assessment https://menofiron.org/connect-with-men-of-iron/ 🧗 BASECAMP - Daily devotionals built for men who want to grow: https://menofiron.org/basecamp-free/ 🏔 RIDGELINE - go through it with other men. Small-group resources: https://menofiron.org/resources/small-group/ 👥 SUMMIT - be mentored, or mentor another man. Mentorship resources: https://menofiron.org/resources/mentorship/ CHAPTERS:  0:00 What Christian Nationalism Actually Means  7:26 How America Abandoned Its Christian Roots  16:02 Deists or Believers? What the Founders Actually Built  26:49 Separation of Church and State vs. God and State  37:30 The Biblical Mandate to Disciple the Nations  47:45 Politics, Donald Trump, and the "Two Pirate Ships"  57:24 Stacking Wood for the Next Great Awakening  1:02:35 Stop Waiting to Marry: Direct Advice to Young Men  1:07:52 The Man Who Invested in Doug Wilson  New episodes release every Monday morning at 7am ET, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! #ChristianMen #Faith #Discipleship #ChristianNationalism #DougWilson #MenOfIron Support the show Ready for More? Click the links to join our mission to change a culture, one man at a time. 🌟 Kick off with free resources at Basecamp 🤝 Join a small group at Ridgeline ⛰️ Get a mentor at the Summit 🧢 Rep the mission with our gear at Men of Iron Shop 💸 Invest in our mission HERE. 🎙️ Watch this Episode on YouTube. #MenOfIron #Core5 #IronSharpensIron #MensMentorship #LifeCoaching

    Doug Wilson on Trump, Politics, and Why the State Thinks It's God

  6. Sep 28

    Grudges Are Silently Poisoning You | The Jonah Series EP #4

    Send us Fan Mail Why do so many men cling to justified offenses until their marriages and relationships lie in ruins? In this final episode of our Jonah series, Men of Iron president Ryan Zook, Digital Iron Rep Cayden Lasher, and Lancaster Iron Rep Lloyd Herr unpack Jonah chapter 4 to confront the danger of nursing bitterness, why holding a "hurt flag" destroys families, and how unaddressed resentment turns men into isolated cynics.  What happens when a man refuses to release what happened to him? Ryan shares insights from a marriage retreat on why holding onto offenses is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Cayden breaks down how men mentally ruminate on past wounds like cud, while the team examines Jonah sitting furious outside Nineveh, caring more about a temporary shade plant than 120,000 human souls. Together, they challenge every man to consider how his story will end: trapped in bitterness on an isolated hill, or walking in grace that outlives him.  If you're the man who is quietly destroying your marriage or your legacy by refusing to let go of old hurts, start here.   TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP WITH MEN OF IRON Score your Core5 Assessment: https://menofiron.org/connect-with-men-of-iron/ 🧗 BASECAMP — Daily devotionals built for men who want to grow: https://menofiron.org/basecamp-free/ 🏔 RIDGELINE — Go through it with other men. Small-group resources: https://menofiron.org/resources/small-group-resources/ 👥 SUMMIT — Be mentored, or mentor another man. Mentorship resources: https://menofiron.org/resources/mentorship-resources/ 📖 NEED A BIBLE? Email our team at info@menofiron.org and we'll help you!   CHAPTERS: 0:00 Why do we hate seeing grace given to others? 0:23 Intro: Wrapping up the study of Jonah 1:31 Looking past the fish to understand God's heart 2:21 Why Jonah was angry over Nineveh's repentance 4:57 Marriage and bitterness: Drop the "hurt flag" 6:07 Drinking poison: The practical reality of unforgiveness 8:35 Do you have the right to be angry? 10:21 The rumination trap: Stop chewing on old offenses 12:10 Sitting in your booth: The foolishness of pride 15:00 The withered plant: Caring for comfort over souls 18:03 Embracing God through lessons and trials 21:25 How will your story end: Jonah’s legacy vs. yours 24:03 Full Scripture Reading: Jonah Chapter 4   New episodes release every Monday morning at 7am ET, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! #ChristianMen #Marriage #Forgiveness #OvercomingBitterness #Legacy Support the show Ready for More? Click the links to join our mission to change a culture, one man at a time. 🌟 Kick off with free resources at Basecamp 🤝 Join a small group at Ridgeline ⛰️ Get a mentor at the Summit 🧢 Rep the mission with our gear at Men of Iron Shop 💸 Invest in our mission HERE. 🎙️ Watch this Episode on YouTube. #MenOfIron #Core5 #IronSharpensIron #MensMentorship #LifeCoaching

    Grudges Are Silently Poisoning You | The Jonah Series EP #4

  7. Sep 21

    Stop Chasing the Wrong Win | The Jonah Series EP #3

    Send us Fan Mail What are you actually building with the authority God trusted to you? In this episode, Men of Iron president Ryan Zook, Digital Iron Rep Cayden Lasher, and Lancaster Iron Rep Lloyd Herr walk through Jonah chapter 3 to tackle why your life isn't about the corporate ladder, why real authority requires owning your mistakes, and how to lead both your business and your household with Kingdom purpose. Challenging the modern pursuit of status, income, and comfort. Lloyd unpacks a candid moment of losing his temper with his boys at bedtime, explaining why walking back in to say "Daddy messed up" builds more trust than pretending to be infallible. They break down the King of Nineveh stepping off his throne into sackcloth and ashes to model true leadership, why transactional apologies fail in marriage, and why Christian business owners have a mandate to actively disciple their teams in the marketplace.  If you're the man who has been winning at work while letting your leadership slide at home, start here.  TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP WITH MEN OF IRON Score your Core5 Assessment: https://menofiron.org/connect-with-men-of-iron/ 🧗 BASECAMP — Daily devotionals built for men who want to grow: https://menofiron.org/basecamp-free/ 🏔 RIDGELINE — Go through it with other men. Small-group resources: https://menofiron.org/resources/small-group-resources/ 👥 SUMMIT — Be mentored, or mentor another man. Mentorship resources: https://menofiron.org/resources/mentorship-resources/ 📖 NEED A BIBLE? Email our team at info@menofiron.org and we will help get you one!   CHAPTERS: 0:00 Your life is not about climbing the ladder 0:25 Intro: Core 5 and the foundation of faith 1:10 Dismantling the "Angry Old Testament God" myth 3:00 Grace at the end of every chapter 4:30 Jonah’s message in Nineveh 5:05 The King steps off the throne: Posture of true leadership 6:15 Beyond cheap repentance: Turning from sin toward God 8:30 Why men cannot coast in spiritual leadership 9:50 Real authority: Why admitting failure to your kids matters 11:45 Marketplace discipleship: Your business is your pulpit 18:29 Stewarding influence for Kingdom impact 20:00 Full Scripture Reading: Jonah Chapter 3   New episodes release every Monday morning at 7am ET, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! #ChristianMen #Leadership #ChristianBusiness #Fatherhood #Repentance Support the show Ready for More? Click the links to join our mission to change a culture, one man at a time. 🌟 Kick off with free resources at Basecamp 🤝 Join a small group at Ridgeline ⛰️ Get a mentor at the Summit 🧢 Rep the mission with our gear at Men of Iron Shop 💸 Invest in our mission HERE. 🎙️ Watch this Episode on YouTube. #MenOfIron #Core5 #IronSharpensIron #MensMentorship #LifeCoaching

    Stop Chasing the Wrong Win | The Jonah Series EP #3

  8. Sep 15

    Why Most Men Never Change After Crisis | The Jonah Series EP #2

    Send us Fan Mail Why do so many men hit rock bottom, survive the crisis, and still go right back to their old habits? In this episode, Men of Iron president Ryan Zook, Digital Iron Rep Cayden Lasher, and Lancaster Iron Rep Lloyd Herr break down Jonah chapter 2 to expose why pain alone doesn't produce humility, how men confuse self-absorbed prayer with actual surrender, and what it takes to break the cycle of isolation.  Ryan sits down with Cayden and Lloyd to confront the reality of male rock-bottoms. Lloyd shares the personal story of his father struggling with depression and withdrawing to his man cave when life collapsed, opening up a raw discussion on why men go numb during storms. Together, they analyze Jonah’s prayer from the belly of the fish—revealing a man who defended his spiritual resume and threw shade at others while drowning in the consequences of his own rebellion. They contrast Jonah 2 with Daniel 9 to show what genuine, contrite repentance looks like and how to step out of the repeating loop of sin and guilt.  If you're the man who has hit the bottom and realized your survival tactics haven't changed your heart, start here TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP WITH MEN OF IRON Score your Core5 Assessment: https://menofiron.org/connect-with-men-of-iron/ 🧗 BASECAMP — Daily devotionals built for men who want to grow: https://menofiron.org/basecamp-free/ 🏔 RIDGELINE — Go through it with other men. Small-group resources: https://menofiron.org/resources/small-group-resources/ 👥 SUMMIT — Be mentored, or mentor another man. Mentorship resources: https://menofiron.org/resources/mentorship-resources/ 📖 NEED A BIBLE? Email our team at info@menofiron.org and we will help!   CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro: Faith and Walking Through Jonah 1:45 The fish is a distraction: Focusing on God's character 3:50 The curtain trap: You can’t hide secret sin from God 6:20 Why Jonah ran: Running away from national enemies 9:15 The front-row Christian who is a tyrant at home 13:10 When the world displays more integrity than believers 16:40 Do you actually fear God or are you just religious? 19:15 Sleeping in the storm: Jonah’s avoidance vs. Jesus’ authority 21:30 Challenging the myth of the "Angry Old Testament God" 23:45 Full Scripture Reading: Jonah Chapter 1   New episodes release every Monday morning at 7am ET, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! #ChristianMen #Surrender #MensMentalHealth #Brotherhood #Accountability Support the show Ready for More? Click the links to join our mission to change a culture, one man at a time. 🌟 Kick off with free resources at Basecamp 🤝 Join a small group at Ridgeline ⛰️ Get a mentor at the Summit 🧢 Rep the mission with our gear at Men of Iron Shop 💸 Invest in our mission HERE. 🎙️ Watch this Episode on YouTube. #MenOfIron #Core5 #IronSharpensIron #MensMentorship #LifeCoaching

    Why Most Men Never Change After Crisis | The Jonah Series EP #2
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Welcome to the Men of Iron Podcast. We help men grow in every area of life: Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness and Finances. Each week, you'll hear honest conversations, biblical teaching, real stories and useful tools designed to challenge men to grow, lead well and take action. The podcast focuses on:✅ Biblical Leadership & Discipleship✅ Faith-Based Mentorship Stories✅ Spiritual Growth & Accountability✅ Marriage, Family & Fatherhood✅ Leadership, Purpose & Work✅ Fitness, Finances & Personal Growth✅ Encouragement for Every Man Whether you're a husband, father, business leader, pastor, or young man seeking purpose, this podcast is built to sharpen you and help you grow in the areas that matter most. Men of Iron also works with men, men's leaders, churches and businesses through groups, retreats, resources and local leadership. 📌 Learn more at www.menofiron.org Follow the Men of Iron Podcast and join the movement.

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  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
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