Sacred Gentlemen

Steve Baumgartner
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Host: Steve Baumgartner Founder of the SACRED Code & Leader of the Sacred Gentleman MovementThere is a rising movement of men who refuse to remain silent, passive, or spiritually disconnected. A generation of husbands and fathers is waking up to the truth that the world needs strong men again. Men of conviction. Men of faith. Men who lead with courage, presence, and purpose.The Sacred Gentleman Podcast is the voice of that movement.Many men look successful from the outside, yet privately feel empty on the inside. They feel disconnected from God, unsure how to lead their homes, distant from their wives, and overwhelmed by the pressure to hold everything together. Culture encourages men to shrink, to soften, and to lose themselves. God calls them to rise.This podcast exists to guide men into that rise. Host Steve Baumgartner leads men through the SACRED Code, a spiritual and masculine formation path designed to rebuild the man from the inside out.·       Sanctify the Man ·       Align with the Call ·       Craft the Vision ·       Rebuild the Temple ·       Engage in Brotherhood ·       Deploy the Legacy The Sacred Gentleman Movement began with Fire Forged Leader; a message focused on discipline and ownership. That message awakened many men. But God began to refine the mission. What started as physical discipline became spiritual awakening. What started as leadership coaching became masculine discipleship. Fire Forged Leader grew into something deeper, more sacred, and more aligned with God’s design for men. It became the Sacred Gentleman Movement.This movement is not about hype or motivation. It is about transformation. It is about restoring biblical masculinity, rebuilding the home, strengthening marriages, reclaiming fatherhood, anchoring identity in Christ, and forging men into leaders who carry generational impact.Each episode blends Scripture, practical frameworks, one-on-one coaching tone, personal stories, and tactical steps that equip men to lead with spiritual clarity and masculine steadiness.Topics include: ·       Biblical masculinity and spiritual leadership ·       Marriage, intimacy, and emotional presence ·       Fatherhood and generational impact ·       Breaking limiting beliefs through biblical mindset work ·       Fitness, discipline, and honoring the body as a temple ·       Spiritual warfare explained in practical, grounded terms ·       Purpose, calling, and mission-driven direction ·       Brotherhood, accountability, and masculine refinement ·       Legacy as a husband, father, leader, and man of God Who this movement is for:Men who feel the pressure of life but know they were made for more. Men who want to lead with strength, presence, and wisdom. Men who want to build a home that thrives, a marriage that deepens, a family that follows their leadership, and a legacy that stands long after they are gone.This is a movement for husbands, fathers, Christian leaders, entrepreneurs, and every man who senses that God is calling him higher.If you are ready to live by a sacred standard, to walk with God, to lead boldly, and to become the man your family and your generation needs, this podcast is your entry point into the Sacred Gentleman Movement.Welcome to The Sacred Gentleman Podcast.Welcome to the movement.Welcome to the Masculine Reformation.

  1. 11H AGO

    The UNFORGIVABLE Sin: Mercy, Despair, and the Way Home

    Send us a text 🎙️ Episode Show Notes The Unforgivable Sin: Mercy, Despair, and the Way Home There is a passage in the Gospel of Mark that has terrified Christians for generations: the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Many men quietly fear they’ve crossed a line they can’t come back from. In this episode, Steve Baumgartner walks through Mark 3 in context and explains why Jesus’ warning was never meant to trap repentant men—but to confront hardened hearts. Drawing from Scripture, church-wide consensus, and deeply personal stories, this conversation exposes the difference between conviction and despair, repentance and self-punishment, and shame that hides versus mercy that heals. This episode is for the man who wants to come home—but isn’t sure he’s allowed to. ________________________________________ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – The verse that haunted me 01:00 – The question men are afraid to ask 02:00 – What this episode will actually give you 03:00 – A moment on the mat with my son The apology that changed everything. 04:00 – Context matters: why Jesus said this Mark 3 isn’t random 05:00 – Accusing God’s work of being evil What the religious leaders were actually doing. 06:00 – Signs of the Kingdom, not party tricks Why Jesus’ miracles mattered. 07:00 – Who this warning is not for The trembling, repentant man is not the target. 08:00 – A quick test: hardened vs. repentant hearts How to know which posture you’re standing in. 09:00 – What “blasphemy” really means here Not profanity—something far more serious. 10:00 – The sin that can’t be forgiven And why it’s not what most people think. 12:00 – When shame feels safer than mercy Why men hide instead of coming home. 14:00 – My past: despair became a prison Two families, two seasons, and a confession. 16:00 – Sorrow vs. despair Why despair keeps men stuck. 17:00 – How despair shows up in everyday life Working, providing, praying 19:00 – Shame leaks into the whole household Why despair is never private. 20:00 – God begins healing through relationship Reconnecting with my oldest son. 22:00 – The jiu-jitsu mat moment Pride, grief, and the slow rebuilding of trust. 27:00 – “Dad, stop apologizing” When repentance stops being self-punishment. 29:00 – When reconciliation doesn’t come easily A different story with my daughter. 31:00 – Guilt, lies, and spiritual warfare Why love doesn’t mean surrendering truth. 36:00 – A breakthrough with my coach Why endless penance isn’t leadership. 38:00 – Parenting roles over time Boss → Coach → Consultant. 43:00 – The unforgivable sin revisited What it is—and what it absolutely isn’t. 45:00 – False humility exposed “My sin is bigger than the cross.” 47:00 – A practical path forward (5 steps) Honesty, confession, repair, release, and living differently. 49:00 – Why confession must be brought into the light Sin grows in secrecy; healing doesn’t. 52:00 – Repair, release, and responsibility Owning your part without carrying what isn’t yours. 54: Support the show 🔗 Ready to Unlock Your Purpose and Restore the Order? 🔥 Apply to join the SACRED Code: 📩 DM "FORGE" to @realstevebaumgartner on Instagram or @SteveBaumgartner1975 on Facebook You’ll be invited to a quick clarity call with Steve or a member of his team to see if The SACRED Code is the right fit for your mission. --------- 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: @realSteveBaumgartner Facebook: @SteveBaumgartner1975 LinkedIn: Steve Baumgartner YouTube: @SacredGentlemen

    56 min

  2. JAN 26

    God Made Man - That Was His Answer!

    Send us a text In this episode, Steve Baumgartner confronts one of the most subtle lies Christian men have inherited: the belief that “God will take care of it” means we don’t have to act. Drawing from the Desert Fathers, St. Anthony the Great, and the story of Pharaoh in Exodus, this episode calls men out of passivity and back into obedience. Prayer matters—but prayer without movement becomes avoidance. Mercy does not replace effort. Grace requires response. This is a call to presence, protection, leadership, courage, repentance, and embodied worship—and a reminder that God did not design men to disappear, but to stand, build, and guard what is sacred. ________________________________________ Timestamps 00:00 – The counterfeit virtue of passivity 01:45 – God made man for action, not performance 03:15 – Prayer is not a substitute for obedience 04:30 – The subtle lie discipling modern Christian men 05:45 – The cost of passivity to homes, families, and the Church 06:00 – The Desert Fathers and why their clarity matters 08:45 – Formation vs. sentimentality 11:00 – Modern life as “Egypt in 4K” 13:00 – “Give me a word”: wisdom meant to move you 14:30 – St. Anthony the Great: mercy does not replace effort 16:45 – Cooperation with grace, not works-righteousness 18:30 – Mercy lifts you so you can walk 19:30 – A hotel room, a conscience, and sacred disruption 22:30 – Where are the men? 24:30 – Turning the other cheek rightly understood 28:00 – When clarity threatens comfort 29:00 – Meekness as strength under control 31:30 – Three categories men confuse 34:30 – Nehemiah, Paul, and standing firm 36:30 – What love actually requires 37:00 – Pharaoh and half-repentance 40:30 – Treating God as an instrument 43:30 – Recovering the fear of the Lord 45:00 – Fear of the Lord: the newborn analogy 48:30 – Masculinity clarified 49:30 – The responsibilities God designed men to carry 55:30 – Redeemed masculinity vs. shadow masculinity 59:45 – Five arenas for immediate action 01:03:00 – The fears that keep men frozen 01:05:15 – Kneel. Name it. Move. 01:07:30 – What obedience looks like in real life 01:09:30 – Order in moments of chaos 01:11:00 – Conviction must become structure 01:12:30 – Three anchors to carry forward 01:14:00 – Final charge: act like a son, not a spectator Support the show 🔗 Ready to Unlock Your Purpose and Restore the Order? 🔥 Apply to join the SACRED Code: 📩 DM "FORGE" to @realstevebaumgartner on Instagram or @SteveBaumgartner1975 on Facebook You’ll be invited to a quick clarity call with Steve or a member of his team to see if The SACRED Code is the right fit for your mission. --------- 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: @realSteveBaumgartner Facebook: @SteveBaumgartner1975 LinkedIn: Steve Baumgartner YouTube: @SacredGentlemen

    1h 16m

  3. JAN 19

    What is Christian Love?

    Send us a text Episode Summary Christian men are often taught that love means being agreeable, quiet, and non-confrontational. Strength gets labeled as dangerous. Clarity gets confused with cruelty. And over time, men don’t rebel against truth — they slowly stand down from it. In this episode, we confront how love has been reshaped by comfort and culture rather than Scripture. We define love simply and biblically: wanting the absolute best for another person, even when it costs comfort, approval, or ease. From marriage and fatherhood to work and community, this conversation explores how love changes based on responsibility — and why flattening love into “niceness” leaves everyone weaker. This is a call back to presence, order, and disciplined strength. Episode Outline & Timestamps 00:00 – Cold Open Men haven’t become passive because they’re weak — they’ve been trained to stand down. 00:36 – Show Introduction Welcome to The Sacred Gentlemen Podcast and the call back into God’s design for men. 01:00 – The Lie Christian Men Believe About Love How love became synonymous with agreement, softness, and silence — and why that belief feels “spiritual” but isn’t biblical. 02:00 – When Correction Started Being Called Cruelty A real interaction reveals how Scripture gets bent in the name of being “nice.” 03:30 – Redefining Love Clearly and Simply Love is not comfort, tone, or approval. Love is wanting the absolute best for another person. 05:15 – Why Jesus Was Loving, Not Nice Clarity, truth, and correction as acts of love — not aggression. 06:45 – Why Men Struggle to Define Love How churches, psychology, and culture overcomplicate what Scripture makes clear. 08:00 – Love in Marriage: Covenant Responsibility Marriage isn’t about keeping the peace — it’s about holiness and shared direction toward heaven. 11:00 – Love in Fatherhood: Formation and Transition Why love looks authoritative with children and consultative with adults — and how many men get this backward. 14:00 – Love in Work and Leadership: Stewardship Clarity, accountability, and development matter more than likability. 16:30 – Love in the World: Truthful Engagement Why introducing people to Christ and confronting sin are acts of love. 17:45 – The Quiet Surrender of Men Men didn’t lose their position — they gave it up for comfort. 19:00 – Why Men Fall Without Rebelling Truth is acknowledged, but life is never reorganized around it. 20:30 – Rebuilding the Temple: Mind, Body, Soul A practical framework for restoring order, discipline, and obedience. 22:45 – Final Call Responsibility always returns. The question is whether you’ll be ready when it does. Key Themes Love is defined by direction toward the good, not comfortStrength and gentleness are not oppositesSilence is often self-protection, not loveResponsibility reveals itself through action, not agreementPresence determines Support the show 🔗 Ready to Unlock Your Purpose and Restore the Order? 🔥 Apply to join the SACRED Code: 📩 DM "FORGE" to @realstevebaumgartner on Instagram or @SteveBaumgartner1975 on Facebook You’ll be invited to a quick clarity call with Steve or a member of his team to see if The SACRED Code is the right fit for your mission. --------- 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: @realSteveBaumgartner Facebook: @SteveBaumgartner1975 LinkedIn: Steve Baumgartner YouTube: @SacredGentlemen

    24 min
  4. Why Young Men Leave Church | How to Shepard Them

    JAN 12

    Why Young Men Leave Church | How to Shepard Them

    Send us a text Young men aren’t leaving the church because faith asks too much. They’re leaving because too often it costs nothing. In this episode of the Sacred Gentlemen Podcast, we explore what actually happens when a young man walks back into a faith community — and why so many quietly disappear again. He isn’t looking for arguments, programs, or inspiration. He’s watching the men already there. Young men don’t attach first. They assess. They measure belief by posture before words. By discipline before doctrine. By whether faith is embodied or merely performed. Drawing from Scripture, research, and lived observation, this conversation challenges older men to recognize a responsibility we don’t get to opt out of: every man in the room becomes a reference point — whether he wants to or not. This episode covers: Why presence matters more than programsWhy authority must be embodied before it’s claimedWhy formation happens through proximity, not adviceWhy the return of young men will not sustain itself without visible, ordered livesWhy faith that costs nothing is never strong enough to organize a lifeThis is not a call to perfection. It’s a call to responsibility. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – A young man standing still in the pew 02:00 – Why young men decide by observation, not theology 03:25 – The question every young man is really asking 05:00 – Responsibility begins before anyone asks for help 06:14 – “Is this real, or is it a performance?” 08:52 – Why men are returning to church (and why many still leave) 11:30 – Attendance does not equal attachment 12:58 – Why young men reject unearned authority 15:48 – Formation requires proximity, not advice 18:00 – The cost of male hesitation and absence 19:02 – What the data actually shows about retention 21:00 – Fathers, faith, and generational inheritance 23:43 – Why programs don’t retain men — men do 26:00 – Why expectation signals seriousness 29:00 – Moses and Joshua: how men are actually formed 33:11 – What obedience looks like right now 36:00 – Presence is leadership. Legacy is built now.       Support the show 🔗 Ready to Unlock Your Purpose and Restore the Order? 🔥 Apply to join the SACRED Code: 📩 DM "FORGE" to @realstevebaumgartner on Instagram or @SteveBaumgartner1975 on Facebook You’ll be invited to a quick clarity call with Steve or a member of his team to see if The SACRED Code is the right fit for your mission. --------- 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: @realSteveBaumgartner Facebook: @SteveBaumgartner1975 LinkedIn: Steve Baumgartner YouTube: @SacredGentlemen

    36 min

  5. JAN 5

    Men Searching for Order: Why Faith Is Pulling Men Back

    Send us a text Men aren’t searching for comfort — they’re searching for order. In this episode of The Sacred Gentleman Podcast, Steve Baumgartner explores why more men are returning to faith—not for emotion, tradition, or cultural pressure, but for structure, truth, and moral clarity. This conversation begins with a deeply personal phone call from a young man wrestling with faith, identity, and responsibility. From there, Steve unpacks what the data is showing, what the Church is getting wrong, and why men are rejecting watered-down Christianity in favor of faith that demands something of them. This episode confronts: Why men don’t thrive in confusion or spiritual fogWhy structure strengthens men instead of limiting themWhat’s driving men back to faith across generationsThe difference between self-created identity and God-given orderHow faith impacts marriage, fatherhood, mental health, and leadershipWhy biblical masculinity isn’t about perfection, but repentance and missionMen don’t grow under comfort.  They grow under clarity. If you’re done drifting and ready to live with order, truth, and purpose: 👉 Subscribe to the channel for weekly conversations on faith, masculinity, and leadership👉 Share this episode with a man who needs clarity👉 Watch to the end and ask yourself: What kind of order is shaping my life?Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 A Call from the Past  01:23 A Deep Conversation  01:42 The Struggle with Faith  02:38 A History of Conflict  03:35 Reconnecting and Reflecting  10:00 The Sacred Gentleman Podcast Introduction  10:19 Men Returning to Faith  12:33 The Role of Structure and Order  15:10 Examples of Modern Church Issues  19:36 The Importance of Faith in Men’s Lives  26:51 Biblical Masculinity and Order  29:47 Conclusion: The Path to Order   Support the show 🔗 Ready to Unlock Your Purpose and Restore the Order? 🔥 Apply to join the SACRED Code: 📩 DM "FORGE" to @realstevebaumgartner on Instagram or @SteveBaumgartner1975 on Facebook You’ll be invited to a quick clarity call with Steve or a member of his team to see if The SACRED Code is the right fit for your mission. --------- 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: @realSteveBaumgartner Facebook: @SteveBaumgartner1975 LinkedIn: Steve Baumgartner YouTube: @SacredGentlemen

    30 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    Why Motivation Keeps Failing You — You Need a System That Holds [Part 4 of 4: Why Resolutions Fail]

    Send us a text 📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION  If you’ve ever made a promise to yourself in January only to drift by February, this episode explains why — and what actually holds. This is Part 4, the final episode in a four-part series on why men fail their resolutions. In this episode, we move beyond motivation, discipline, and isolation to reveal the missing piece most men never receive: a God-aligned system that forms a man from the inside out. This episode is for husbands, fathers, and leaders who want more than surface-level self-improvement. It’s for men who want to live with purpose, aligned with God, leading their homes well, and building a legacy that lasts. ⏱️ CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 — Why Motivation Keeps Failing Men The quiet pattern behind broken resolutions and burnout. 03:30 — Why This Is the Final Piece of the Series How identity, discipline, and brotherhood fit together. 05:10 — The Big Domino The single belief that determines whether everything holds or collapses. 07:20 — The Enemy: Borrowed Systems Why hustle culture and military-style discipline eventually break men. 09:50 — False Belief #1: Discipline Is Enough Why discipline without direction leads to burnout and resentment. 12:45 — When Discipline Stopped Working (Personal Story) The morning when effort was no longer enough. 15:20 — False Belief #2: Purpose Comes After Fixing Yourself Why waiting for clarity keeps men stuck. 18:10 — Abraham: Walk Before Clarity How God reveals purpose through obedience, not certainty. 21:45 — False Belief #3: The Right Program Will Motivate Me Why motivation fades and systems form. 24:30 — When Order Replaced Searching The moment formation replaced consumption. 27:30 — What a Real System Actually Does Why integration is the key to freedom. 29:40 — The SACRED Code Explained A masculine operating system for faith, leadership, and legacy. 36:50 — Practical SACRED Activation Actionable steps to sanctify your mind, align with God, and rebuild your life. 47:40 — Way of the King An 8-week masculine operating system kickstart. 50:30 — Invitation: Sacred Code, Self-Paced, Brotherhood Clear next steps without pressure. 53:30 — Commissioning and Final Send Walking forward with order, purpose, and conviction. 🧭 ABOUT THE SACRED GENTLEMAN The Sacred Gentleman exists to form men of presence, clarity, strength, and legacy. Each episode helps men integrate faith, identity, discipline, marriage, fatherhood, and leadership into one ordered way of life aligned with God’s design. 🔔 NEXT STEPS If this episode resonated: Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodesShare this with one man who needs structureExplore the SACRED Code for guided formationFor a limited time, begin with Way of the KingJoin the Sacred Brotherhood opening soonYour presence is your leadership. Your life is forming some Support the show 🔗 Ready to Unlock Your Purpose and Restore the Order? 🔥 Apply to join the SACRED Code: 📩 DM "FORGE" to @realstevebaumgartner on Instagram or @SteveBaumgartner1975 on Facebook You’ll be invited to a quick clarity call with Steve or a member of his team to see if The SACRED Code is the right fit for your mission. --------- 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: @realSteveBaumgartner Facebook: @SteveBaumgartner1975 LinkedIn: Steve Baumgartner YouTube: @SacredGentlemen

    32 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    Why Strong Men Drift | The Lone Wolf Trap [Part 3 of 4 - Why Resolutions Fail]

    Send us a text You’re disciplined. You’re capable. You’re respected. So why does something still feel off? In this episode of The Sacred Gentleman Podcast, Steve Baumgartner exposes the truth most high-performing men never hear: 👉 Strength without structure leaks. This is Part 3 of our 4-part New Year formation series on why men fail their resolutions — not because they lack willpower, but because they try to do life alone. If you’re a man in your 40s who: Is successful on paper but internally disconnected Feels spiritually numb or directionless Has tried discipline, fitness, and mindset work but still feels a quiet drift Believes “I should be able to handle this myself” This episode will confront you — calmly, honestly, and powerfully. You’ll learn: Why lone wolves burn out quietly How discipline can delay drift but never correct it The hidden cost of isolation in marriage, leadership, and faith Why most men’s groups fail — and what real brotherhood actually requires The one move that breaks isolation today This is not motivation. This is formation. ⏱️ CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 – Why strong men don’t collapse… they drift 01:48 – What “strength without structure” really means 03:42 – The lie of solo discipline 06:10 – When brotherhood worked (and why it stopped) 08:55 – Confidence without structure becomes isolation 12:20 – The quiet signs of drift most men ignore 15:05 – False belief #1: “I don’t need anyone” 17:40 – False belief #2: “Men’s groups don’t work” 20:15 – What real brotherhood actually is 22:45 – The question every man must answer 25:30 – The one action that breaks isolation today 27:45 – Why Sacred Brotherhood exists 29:20 – Preparing for Part 4: The System That Holds It All Together 🧠 KEY IDEAS FROM THIS EPISODE Discipline without direction becomes self-destruction Isolation feels strong until it makes you weak Brotherhood is not therapy — it’s structure, expectation, and direction Drift doesn’t ruin your life — it thins it Every man eventually chooses structure… or pays for drift later 🧭 NEXT STEPS FOR THE SACRED GENTLEMAN 📌 Take the action from this episode today Reach out to one man and ask for real accountability — not encouragement, not advice, but correction. 📌 Subscribe & turn on notifications Part 4 closes the series with the system that finally works. 📌 Explore the Sacred Code A 12-week formation experience for men ready to align identity, discipline, brotherhood, and legacy. 📌 Sacred Brotherhood (Launching January) Structured brotherhood for men who refuse to drift. 🎙️ ABOUT THE HOST Steve Baumgartner is the founder of the Sacred Gentleman movement and creator of the SACRED Code — a formation system for men seeking clarity, strength, and generational legacy rooted in faith. Steve works with married men, fathers, and leaders who are successful on the outside but disconnected on the inside — helping them rebuild their inner world so their outer leadership holds. Support the show 🔗 Ready to Unlock Your Purpose and Restore the Order? 🔥 Apply to join the SACRED Code: 📩 DM "FORGE" to @realstevebaumgartner on Instagram or @SteveBaumgartner1975 on Facebook You’ll be invited to a quick clarity call with Steve or a member of his team to see if The SACRED Code is the right fit for your mission. --------- 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: @realSteveBaumgartner Facebook: @SteveBaumgartner1975 LinkedIn: Steve Baumgartner YouTube: @SacredGentlemen

    14 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Why Discipline Isn't Enough.... [Part 2 of 4 - Why Resolutions Fail]

    Send us a text Discipline wasn’t enough… and if you’re honest, you already know that. If you’re a disciplined man — successful at work, consistent in the gym, reliable for everyone else — but still feel off inside, this episode will finally explain why. This is Part 2 of a 4-part New Year series on Why Men Fail Their Resolutions. And here’s the truth most leadership, fitness, and motivation content never tells you: 👉 Discipline doesn’t fail you. 👉 It finishes its job. You didn’t quit. You didn’t lose motivation. You didn’t suddenly become lazy. You reached the ceiling of the method. In this episode, Steve Baumgartner breaks down why so many high-performing men hit a wall - even after doing everything “right.” Through a raw personal story and biblical masculine principles, this conversation exposes the false belief that “if I just work harder, everything else will fall into place.” This episode is for the man who: Works hard but feels disconnected at home Has tried discipline, fitness, productivity, and mindset systems Feels spiritually numb or internally restless Is tired of repeating the same New Year cycle Wants purpose, clarity, and alignment — not another 30-day sprint You’ll discover: Why discipline alone cannot give your life direction The difference between self-improvement and calling How misaligned discipline quietly drains meaning from your marriage and leadership Why many disciplined men still feel empty How to realign discipline with God-given purpose and responsibility This episode introduces a new category for men who are done with hustle culture and ready for formation - becoming the man God designed you to be in your home, your work, and your legacy. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Discipline Wasn’t Enough 01:05 Welcome to The Sacred Gentleman 01:45 The Big Domino: Why Discipline Stops Working 04:20 The Morning Discipline Failed (4AM Basement Story) 07:30 You Did Everything Right… So Why Are You Stuck? 09:15 False Belief #1: “Something Must Be Wrong With Me” 11:45 False Belief #2: “Just Work Harder” 15:05 You Can Be Disciplined and Still Not Make an Impact 16:40 Discipline vs Calling (The Real Shift) 19:10 The Alignment Exercise (Do This Slowly) 28:30 Formation, Not Force (A New Way Forward) 31:10 Paths for Men Ready to Go Deeper 33:00 Final Commissioning 🔥 SERIES CONTEXT This is Part 2 of a 4-part series leading into the New Year: 1️⃣ Identity — Why You Keep Repeating the Cycle 2️⃣ Discipline — Why Discipline Eventually Stops Working 3️⃣ Brotherhood — Why Lone Wolves Burn Out 4️⃣ Legacy — The System That Actually Works Long-Term 🧭 WANT TO GO DEEPER? If this episode resonated, there are three ways men typically move forward: Personal Coaching — for clarity, alignment, and personal guidance The Sacred Code Self Paced Curriculum — a complete formation system The Sacred Brotherhood (launching January) — structure, accountability, and brotherhood 🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST The Sacred Gentleman Podcast exists to form men of pres Support the show 🔗 Ready to Unlock Your Purpose and Restore the Order? 🔥 Apply to join the SACRED Code: 📩 DM "FORGE" to @realstevebaumgartner on Instagram or @SteveBaumgartner1975 on Facebook You’ll be invited to a quick clarity call with Steve or a member of his team to see if The SACRED Code is the right fit for your mission. --------- 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: @realSteveBaumgartner Facebook: @SteveBaumgartner1975 LinkedIn: Steve Baumgartner YouTube: @SacredGentlemen

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Host: Steve Baumgartner Founder of the SACRED Code & Leader of the Sacred Gentleman MovementThere is a rising movement of men who refuse to remain silent, passive, or spiritually disconnected. A generation of husbands and fathers is waking up to the truth that the world needs strong men again. Men of conviction. Men of faith. Men who lead with courage, presence, and purpose.The Sacred Gentleman Podcast is the voice of that movement.Many men look successful from the outside, yet privately feel empty on the inside. They feel disconnected from God, unsure how to lead their homes, distant from their wives, and overwhelmed by the pressure to hold everything together. Culture encourages men to shrink, to soften, and to lose themselves. God calls them to rise.This podcast exists to guide men into that rise. Host Steve Baumgartner leads men through the SACRED Code, a spiritual and masculine formation path designed to rebuild the man from the inside out.·       Sanctify the Man ·       Align with the Call ·       Craft the Vision ·       Rebuild the Temple ·       Engage in Brotherhood ·       Deploy the Legacy The Sacred Gentleman Movement began with Fire Forged Leader; a message focused on discipline and ownership. That message awakened many men. But God began to refine the mission. What started as physical discipline became spiritual awakening. What started as leadership coaching became masculine discipleship. Fire Forged Leader grew into something deeper, more sacred, and more aligned with God’s design for men. It became the Sacred Gentleman Movement.This movement is not about hype or motivation. It is about transformation. It is about restoring biblical masculinity, rebuilding the home, strengthening marriages, reclaiming fatherhood, anchoring identity in Christ, and forging men into leaders who carry generational impact.Each episode blends Scripture, practical frameworks, one-on-one coaching tone, personal stories, and tactical steps that equip men to lead with spiritual clarity and masculine steadiness.Topics include: ·       Biblical masculinity and spiritual leadership ·       Marriage, intimacy, and emotional presence ·       Fatherhood and generational impact ·       Breaking limiting beliefs through biblical mindset work ·       Fitness, discipline, and honoring the body as a temple ·       Spiritual warfare explained in practical, grounded terms ·       Purpose, calling, and mission-driven direction ·       Brotherhood, accountability, and masculine refinement ·       Legacy as a husband, father, leader, and man of God Who this movement is for:Men who feel the pressure of life but know they were made for more. Men who want to lead with strength, presence, and wisdom. Men who want to build a home that thrives, a marriage that deepens, a family that follows their leadership, and a legacy that stands long after they are gone.This is a movement for husbands, fathers, Christian leaders, entrepreneurs, and every man who senses that God is calling him higher.If you are ready to live by a sacred standard, to walk with God, to lead boldly, and to become the man your family and your generation needs, this podcast is your entry point into the Sacred Gentleman Movement.Welcome to The Sacred Gentleman Podcast.Welcome to the movement.Welcome to the Masculine Reformation.

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  • Creator
    Steve Baumgartner
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    212
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sacred Gentlemen
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