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Known Legacy Podcast | Christian Men’s Podcast on Faith, Family & Leadership The Known Legacy Podcast is a top Christian men’s podcast designed to help men grow in faith, leadership, marriage, and fatherhood. Hosted by the team behind Known Legacy Ministries including Podcast hosts Bill Yuhasz and Travis Hartjen, this podcast equips men to live with purpose, integrity, and biblical truth in a world that challenges their role. Each episode features authentic conversations on topics like Christian discipleship, marriage, parenting, mental health, men’s ministry, and spiritual growth. Whether you’re a husband, father, pastor, or leader, you'll find practical wisdom, encouragement, and real-life stories to help you build a lasting legacy. Topics We Cover: ✔ Biblical Manhood & Christian Leadership ✔ Marriage & Parenting from a Christian Perspective ✔ Faith-Based Conversations on Culture & Identity ✔ Overcoming Struggles & Growing Spiritually ✔ Encouragement for Pastors, Husbands & Fathers ️ New episodes drop biweekly! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Join the conversation and start building your legacy today!

  1. 5d ago

    What Would It Take for You to Finally Change? - Episode 291

    Randy Simpkins was a successful businessman. He ran several companies, provided well for his family, and showed up at church every Sunday. But he’ll tell you straight: he wasn’t a good husband, he wasn’t a good father, and God wasn’t his priority. Work was. Then on March 31, 2000, while packing for a family vacation he planned to spend working in the condo, he stepped inside to answer “a couple of emails.” When he came back out, his 2-year-old son Joe was gone. Eight hours, hundreds of searchers, helicopters, swamps, coyotes… and one desperate prayer face-down in the pine straw: “God, please don’t take my son. Give me another chance.” God answered. And Randy kept his promise. That story became the Lionsgate film The Way Home (2010), with Dean Cain playing Randy. Years later, God used an overheard conversation at a Walk to Emmaus retreat to lead Randy to donate a kidney to a stranger — a match doctors called a miracle. Now he’s launching the End the Wait movement and a new feature film to inspire 100,000 living kidney donors. In this episode you’ll hear: How a man can look faithful at church and still be far from God The moment that flipped Randy’s priorities overnight What it took to rebuild trust with his wife Why “if I had 200 kidneys, I’d do it 199 more times” His challenge from 1 John 3:17–18: love through action, not just words Whatever God is stirring in you — don’t stick your head in the sand. Say, “God, use me,” and take the next step. End the Wait: https://endthewait.net Book: End the Wait: How One Yes Changed Everything by Randy Simpkins The Way Home (2010) — streaming now | End the Wait film expected early 2027 Help us out! take our quick survey on discipleship: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdffCuRSTz_d-MDvCM-JT1i81aZX-YFgS21iEYLOgAeoNaDSg/viewform?usp=header Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and ministry updates(00:01:53) - Apple cider donuts and question of the day(00:03:32) - What do you miss about your hometown(00:05:32) - Introducing guest Randy Simpkins(00:08:23) - Randy's background and early life(00:10:04) - The day Randy's son went missing(00:11:29) - The search intensifies(00:15:39) - Finding Joe(00:17:48) - Making of The Way Home movie(00:19:31) - Aftermath and marriage healing(00:21:49) - Call into ministry and Walk to Emmaus(00:24:16) - Discovering the kidney disease crisis(00:26:28) - Becoming a kidney donor(00:29:24) - Birth of the End the Wait vision(00:32:09) - Making the new movie and building chapters(00:36:05) - Call to action and reflections(00:38:40) - Seeing God differently after tragedy(00:40:47) - Closing thoughts and encouragement(00:42:27) - Fast five questions with Randy(00:44:17) - Closing remarks and sign off

  2. Oct 22

    Are you playing it safe with your faith? Episode 290

    Most men know what it’s like to stand at a fork in the road. One path is comfortable. The other requires faith. Maybe it’s a conversation with your wife, reconnecting with your kids, asking forgiveness, or stepping into something God has been putting on your heart for years. Brad Fogarty is back on the Known Legacy Podcast. He’s a TV producer, an adoptive dad, and a man who has spent nearly 30 years following God’s lead from one assignment to the next. Bill and Travis talk with Brad about the difference between being comfortable and being persuaded (2 Timothy 1:12). They also cover why “movers get mercy and sitters get silence,” and why it’s never too late to start trusting God fully, even at 54. Brad explains why God’s will isn’t summed up in your job title (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18), why success is really about how many people would miss you, and how one question flipped his loneliness: “Who have I left lonely?” He also speaks directly to men hiding addiction or secret sin. You are never alone. If you’ve been waiting on God to tell you something, this episode will help you turn your blinker on and take the next step. Help us out! take our quick survey on discipleship: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdffCuRSTz_d-MDvCM-JT1i81aZX-YFgS21iEYLOgAeoNaDSg/viewform?usp=header Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome and Ministry Updates(00:02:24) - Favorite Pets Question of the Day(00:05:57) - Introducing Brad Fogarty(00:08:06) - Brad's New Sitcom Project(00:10:31) - Taking Leaps of Faith: Brad's Story(00:15:34) - Faith at Any Age(00:18:04) - Practical Steps for Stepping Out in Faith(00:23:04) - Peter's Boldness and Moving Toward God(00:26:07) - Finding Purpose in Everyday Work(00:30:28) - Carrying God's Presence Everywhere(00:33:18) - Walking with God and Call to Action(00:36:02) - Reframing Loneliness Through Scripture(00:38:17) - Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

  3. Oct 15

    When your grown kids make choices you disagree with - Episode 289

    Your adult son walked away from church. Your daughter moved in with her boyfriend. Your kid stopped answering your texts. And you’re lying awake asking, “What did I do wrong?” This week, Jim Burns, president of HomeWord and author of Doing Life with Your Adult Children and When Your Adult Child Strays, joins Bill and Travis for an honest, practical conversation about loving your kids when they make choices you disagree with. Jim explains why good parents still have kids who make poor choices, the mistakes well-meaning parents make that push their kids further away, what the father of the prodigal son teaches us about tough love, and why you can’t walk through this season without a circle of support around you. Travis also shares the breakthrough that rebuilt his relationship with his own daughter. If you’re a dad carrying the weight of a wandering kid, this one’s for you. Don’t lose hope. Stay in their story. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Check out Jim’s book: Doing life with your adult children-  https://homeword.com/product/doing-life-with-your-adult-children-book/ Help us out! take our quick survey on discipleship: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdffCuRSTz_d-MDvCM-JT1i81aZX-YFgS21iEYLOgAeoNaDSg/viewform?usp=header Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com ️Subscribe to the Known Legacy Podcast for weekly updates! Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome and Ministry Announcements(00:02:29) - Podcast Listening Speed Banter(00:02:53) - Question of the Day: Writing a Book(00:05:21) - Introducing Jim Burns and His Writing(00:07:30) - Favorite Novels and Book Recommendations(00:10:03) - Jim Burns Introduces Homeward Ministries(00:10:45) - Staying in Your Kid's Story(00:13:57) - The Prodigal Son and Tough Love(00:16:41) - Building a Circle of Support(00:19:43) - Men, Vulnerability, and Friendship Stories(00:21:07) - Finding Mentors and Investing Time(00:23:57) - Reframing Your Mindset on Wayward Kids(00:28:22) - Being Gracious with Yourself as a Parent(00:30:37) - Politics, Estrangement, and Family Division(00:33:44) - Fun, Play, and Healthy Family Traits(00:34:52) - Listening as the Language of Love(00:36:04) - Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

  4. Oct 8

    How to Find a Brotherhood When You Don't Have One - Episode 288

    What do you do when someone asks who you'd bring on the trip of a lifetime — and you realize you don't have a guy? Bill and Travis tackle the growing epidemic of male isolation with something rare: an actual step-by-step plan. Drawing from Known Legacy's own survey of 125 men — where 119 said they want deeper male relationships — they walk through exactly how to start: pray for 4-5 guys, find a simple way to connect (even just a group text), invite them to coffee with no agenda, and eventually get them around a "campfire" to talk about faith. The best part? You don't need to be a Bible scholar to do it. You just need to be willing to go first. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Help us out! take our quick survey on discipleship: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdffCuRSTz_d-MDvCM-JT1i81aZX-YFgS21iEYLOgAeoNaDSg/viewform?usp=header Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com ️ Check out the full podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the Known Legacy Podcast! Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and banter(00:00:58) - Ministry announcements and resources(00:02:45) - Question of the day: dream sports venue(00:05:00) - Kyle's Wembley story and who to bring(00:07:12) - Male isolation and the need for connection(00:09:55) - Praying for and connecting with brothers(00:11:23) - Building a brotherhood through simple texting(00:14:13) - Inviting men in without needing all the answers(00:16:17) - Being the Morpheus, not the Yoda(00:17:17) - Finding what men are passionate about(00:18:14) - Keeping it simple and closing thoughts

  5. Oct 1

    How to know what God wants you to do next - Episode 287

    Ever wrestled with the question, "How do I know what God wants me to do?" Bill and Travis dig into why most of us are secretly waiting on a burning-bush moment — and why that's the wrong way to think about God's will. They unpack the difference between seeing life as fixed railroad tracks versus a playground with boundaries, why God cares more about who you're becoming than what you're doing, and how the simple act of praying "God, I want the next step to be in You" changes everything. If you're stuck, frozen, or afraid of making the wrong career or life decision — this episode is for you. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Help us out! take our quick survey on discipleship: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdffCuRSTz_d-MDvCM-JT1i81aZX-YFgS21iEYLOgAeoNaDSg/viewform?usp=header Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com ️ Check out the full podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the Known Legacy Podcast! Chapters (00:00:00) - Weather Chat and Intro(00:01:04) - Ministry Updates and Events(00:02:37) - Question of the Day: New Hobbies(00:06:56) - How Do You Know What God Wants You to Do?(00:09:45) - Freedom vs. Railroad Tracks Theology(00:10:27) - Walking with God: The Idea of Halak(00:12:09) - Playground vs. Railroad Track Mindset(00:14:37) - Prayer and Taking the Next Step in Faith(00:16:05) - Occupation vs. Identity in Christ(00:17:41) - Overcoming Fear After College and Trusting God(00:19:32) - Takeaway: Action Steps and Closing Remarks

  6. Sep 24

    Stop Waiting for the Friend You Want — Be Him - Episode 286

    Pastor Rory Lawrence of the Dangerous Man Podcast joins Bill and Travis to talk about the epidemic of male isolation — and why it's almost always by choice, not circumstance. Rory shares his own journey from isolation to faith through one relentless mentor who "just did life" with him, and unpacks why men bond over doing something together (fixing a fence, building a fire, fishing) far more than sitting across a table talking about feelings. In a study Known Legacy conducted with over 100 men, fewer than 2 in 5 said they have someone in their corner. This episode is a direct challenge: if you don't have a brother, be one. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Check out the Dangerous Man Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ub2JKq8XGPTKoW1UvwGsK?si=a4350bd4a7534364 Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com ️ Check out the full podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the Known Legacy Podcast! Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and podcast welcome(00:01:13) - Announcements: ministry resources and links(00:03:16) - Question of the day: nacho making methods(00:06:53) - Introducing guest Rory Lawrence(00:08:35) - Rory's background and church planting journey(00:11:06) - Rory's conversion story and mentor Mark(00:16:40) - True discipleship vs church programs(00:18:34) - Isolation as the biggest roadblock for men(00:22:02) - Practical steps: doing life together(00:25:22) - Male connection through activity, not talk(00:26:55) - Jesus's model of discipleship through presence(00:27:52) - Success stories: reaching 'unreachable' men(00:30:54) - Vision for the future of men's ministry(00:31:54) - Authenticity, vulnerability, and being the friend(00:34:33) - Call to action: build brotherhood(00:37:04) - Armor bearers and celebrating each other's wins(00:38:34) - Final thoughts and cost of brotherhood(00:39:15) - Fast five segment with Rory(00:42:55) - Closing remarks and call to action

  7. Sep 17

    How to Share Your Faith Story With Someone Who Needs It - Episode 285

    What happens to faith when a nation gets comfortable? Bill and Travis sit down with Mark Oxer, author of This Is the Way, who moved his family to the Netherlands and discovered a hard truth: comfort doesn't strengthen faith — it drifts it. In this episode, Mark unpacks the difference between builders, maintainers, and squanderers, why every generation is one decision away from losing what the last one fought for, and why a father's faith is the single biggest predictor of whether his kids stay in the church. This one will challenge you to stop coasting and start building — in your home, your community, and wherever God has planted you. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Check out Mark and his ministry here:  https://www.markoxer.com Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com ️ Check out the full podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the Known Legacy Podcast! Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro & Ministry Updates(00:02:54) - Question of the Day: Favorite Donuts(00:08:09) - Introducing Guest Mark Oxner(00:09:51) - Mark's Background & Move to the Netherlands(00:12:28) - Culture Shock: Dutch Church Life(00:15:31) - History of Faith in the Netherlands(00:17:57) - Being Present vs Being There: Advice to Churches(00:20:58) - Builders, Maintainers, and Squanderers(00:23:26) - Normandy Beaches & Legacy of Sacrifice(00:25:28) - Passing the Baton: Sharing Your Story(00:30:03) - Purpose of the Book: Calling Men to Christ(00:31:32) - Fatherhood's Impact on Family Faith(00:32:59) - Final Thoughts: Build in Babylon(00:34:57) - Fast Five with Mark(00:40:34) - Closing Remarks & Resources

  8. Sep 10

    What if everything you're failing at is exactly where God wants you? Episode 284

    Bill Spencer didn't set out to build a discipleship ministry. It started with a homeless man with cerebral palsy, a suicidal 19-year-old, and a heroin addict who all ended up living in his house. Sixteen years later, Narrow Gate has walked 650+ men through the question every guy is really asking: who am I, and why am I here? In part two of this conversation, Bill unpacks the real cost of a culture built on facades, why psychological safety is nearly extinct in the American workplace, and a reframe on the prodigal son that will change how you think about your own wandering kids. This one will wreck you in the best way.  Connect with Bill Spencer & Narrow Gate: https://narrowgate.org/ Connect with Known Legacy: info@knownlegacy.org Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide ️Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/ If this episode challenged you, share it with a man who needs to hear it. And if you don't have someone walking alongside you in this journey — an Armorbearer — this is your sign to go find one. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Chapters (00:00:00) - Bill Spencer(00:03:09) - Question of the Day(00:03:41) - Bill 1.0 on Helping Men Connect With the Lord(00:07:04) - Bill Spencer on the Workplace(00:10:34) - What Would I Do About Vulnerability(00:10:48) - What Is The Narrow Gate?(00:11:40) - What a Stupid Thing We Did For the Homeless(00:15:57) - How I Met a 19-Year-Old Heroin Addict(00:20:24) - Narrowgate: The Search for Real Love(00:23:56) - Adam and His Dad(00:27:27) - Prodigal Son: Should I Go Back?(00:31:10) - Want to become a Narrow Gate Lodge Director?(00:33:46) - Reveal: The Identity booklet(00:36:39) - Bill on The Call to Action(00:39:14) - Chasing Legacy: Free(00:39:36) - Pray for the Prodigal Pastor!

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Known Legacy Podcast | Christian Men’s Podcast on Faith, Family & Leadership The Known Legacy Podcast is a top Christian men’s podcast designed to help men grow in faith, leadership, marriage, and fatherhood. Hosted by the team behind Known Legacy Ministries including Podcast hosts Bill Yuhasz and Travis Hartjen, this podcast equips men to live with purpose, integrity, and biblical truth in a world that challenges their role. Each episode features authentic conversations on topics like Christian discipleship, marriage, parenting, mental health, men’s ministry, and spiritual growth. Whether you’re a husband, father, pastor, or leader, you'll find practical wisdom, encouragement, and real-life stories to help you build a lasting legacy. Topics We Cover: ✔ Biblical Manhood & Christian Leadership ✔ Marriage & Parenting from a Christian Perspective ✔ Faith-Based Conversations on Culture & Identity ✔ Overcoming Struggles & Growing Spiritually ✔ Encouragement for Pastors, Husbands & Fathers ️ New episodes drop biweekly! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Join the conversation and start building your legacy today!

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