Wake up, Gear Up, Come Alive! Known Legacy

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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. 3d ago

    How to know what God wants you to do next - Episode 288

    This week the guys talk about how to take tangible steps towards where you believe Gd is leading you.  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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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!

  5. Sep 3

    Who Told You Who You Are? ft. Bill Spencer (Narrow Gate) Episode 283

    Most men are living off a definition of themselves that someone else handed them — and they've never stopped to ask where it came from. In this episode, Bill and Travis sit down with Bill Spencer, founder of Narrow Gate Ministries, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about identity, grace, and what happens when a man finally stops trying to earn what's already his. Bill Spencer shares his story — from a childhood shaped by poverty and instability, to years chasing legalism in a high-control religious group, to getting "tricked" into a church service that cracked him wide open. What follows is one of the most honest conversations we've had about the difference between working for God's approval and resting in what Christ has already done. You'll walk away from this one asking a different question about your own life: Who told you who you are — and is it actually true? In this episode: * Why so many churches quietly turn grace into a performance system * The strange (and hilarious) illustration that reframes how you see other people * What Genesis 3 reveals about the first lie ever told to a man * Why rules were never meant to be the point of your faith * How to stop striving to live for Christ — and start letting Christ live through you Connect with Bill Spencer & Narrow Gate:https://narrowgate.org/ Connect with Known Legacy: info@knownlegacy.org Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube ️ Join our Thursday morning men's group, "The Adrenaline Shot" — 6:45 AM https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Download the free Wake Up Guide & 7-Day Reset - https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Grab the book "More Than You" — free 10-session study guide available www.morethanyoubook.com Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ 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) - Known Legacy Podcast(00:02:05) - Question of the Day(00:06:02) - A Moment That Changed My Life(00:06:55) - Bill Spencer on The Narrow Gate(00:10:14) - Nergate on The Coloring Pencil Drawing(00:11:06) - Share Your Story(00:12:13) - Carlton Brooks came from a Midwest, poverty stricken family(00:16:33) - Rebuilding the Church of Christ(00:18:29) - What I Learned From Being Tricked Into Going To Church(00:21:54) - Desecration at the Divine Conspiracy(00:24:36) - Why Works Are So intoxicating in the Church(00:25:44) - Jesus' Words for Little Children(00:29:02) - 11 Things You Have to Do to Win the Love of God(00:31:10) - He's Christ in Me(00:32:15) - Adam Thinking He Is Sarah(00:35:01) - What if the Ten Commandments Are Just a List of Rules?(00:37:00) - Call to Action for Young Manhood(00:40:01) - Known Legacy Podcast

  6. Aug 27

    Are you asking yourself the questions that matter? Episode 282

    This week, the guys welcome back Dr. John Trent for Part 2 of their conversation, diving deeper into his book and the practical importance of taking an honest look at our own hearts, motives, and choices. Let’s be honest—most of us would rather avoid the hard questions. But there is incredible value in slowing down and examining who we are, why we do what we do, and how our choices are impacting the people closest to us. When we’re willing to look inward, God can use what He reveals to help us become better husbands, fathers, leaders, and men who make a lasting impact. The goal isn't just to become better for today. It's to build a Christ-centered legacy that impacts those around us for generations to come. Check out Johns Book and all of his resources here: https://www.strongfamilies.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 Chapters (00:00:00) - Known Legacy Ministries(00:01:21) - What Is Your Go-To Summer Movie? Cadd(00:02:52) - Senators Talk About Cadd(00:04:01) - Dr. John Trent(00:04:23) - Will Smith On The Best Summer Movie(00:05:35) - Bill Bryson on His Books(00:09:54) - Blessing Your Neighbors(00:10:35) - John On The Lion, The Otter and Beaver(00:13:42) - Bookmark(00:16:30) - Bookmark(00:17:04) - Living from Broken to Blessed(00:21:21) - Fast 5: John's Blessings(00:23:53) - Bookmark(00:25:30) - What's Excite You About In Life?(00:26:01) - Cane's Chicken(00:27:16) - Doug Barum on Dying to Christ At 86

  7. Aug 20

    The importance of the little things - Episode 281

    What if you feel like you don’t know enough about the Bible to really make a difference? In this episode, the guys welcome back Dr. John Trent to talk about the incredible impact one person can have on the lives of others—even when they may feel like they don’t have much to offer. John shares the powerful story of one man who made a difference in his life and the lives of his friends. It’s a reminder that God doesn’t need us to know everything. He simply asks us to trust Him with what we do know and be willing to use it. You may never know how much your small acts of faith, encouragement, or obedience can impact someone else. Don’t underestimate the little things. God can use them for something much bigger than you realize. Check out Johns Book and all of his resources here: https://www.strongfamilies.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 Chapters (00:00:00) - Known Legacy: Best of Series(00:02:00) - Question of the Day(00:02:13) - Summertime Highlights(00:03:19) - Jimmy Kimmel on His Summer Sabbatical(00:05:36) - John Trent(00:06:04) - John Oliver on Driving a Dog From Seattle to Phoenix(00:07:50) - John Graham on His Journey to the Lord(00:12:15) - Billy Graham(00:14:56) - John 3:8-(00:19:07) - Determining the Right Father for You(00:21:43) - Dads and the Life of Walking(00:25:12) - How to Love Each Other(00:30:09) - John Smith on The Known Legacy Podcast

  8. Aug 13

    Make the Rest of 2026 Count | What God Is Teaching Us - Episode 280

    After a short hiatus and our Best of Series, the guys are back with a brand-new episode of the Known Legacy Podcast! This summer has given us plenty of time to slow down, listen, and dig deeper into what God is teaching us through His Word. In this episode, we dive into some powerful lessons from Acts and the story of Elijah in 1 Kings, exploring what God's Word has to say about faith, obedience, courage, and what it looks like to follow Him when life doesn't go the way we expected. As we head into the second half of 2026, the question is simple: What are you going to do with the time God has given you? If you want to make the rest of 2026 count and grow into the man God has created you to be, this episode is for you. 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) - Known Legacy Podcast(00:01:16) - An Adrenaline Shot Every Thursday Morning(00:02:26) - Summer 2017: Trusting in the Waiting(00:05:40) - Seeking God's Will Through a Sabbatical(00:08:34) - Fall Coming: How to Love Your Daughter(00:12:08) - God Delights in Us(00:17:09) - Call to Action for the Fall(00:19:54) - Another Great Semester With Known Legacy

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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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