True North Podcast

True North Ministries

We are a group of men that create environments where men can hear from God. Our vision is to help men WALK with God, ENGAGE in the larger story, and LIVE FREE. We mainly do this by hosting retreats using John Eldredge's teachings. Basecamp. is our entry level retreat that is based off the book 'Wild at Heart". This podcast will be all about modeling ways in which you can experience God and become a better husband, father, son and neighbor. Visit our website at www.truenorth.live to see our full list of events and resources.

  1. 4d ago

    The Church Was Never Meant to Compete | True North Podcast Ep. 104

    What could happen if the Church stopped competing and started operating together? In Episode 104 of the True North Podcast, we continue the conversation from Episode 103 as Joseph shares the second half of a personal journal entry that he believes came through time spent listening to Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The central invitation is simple: Arise. The conversation explores what that could mean for the Church, our communities, our families, and our individual lives. Joseph, James, and Taylor discuss the unity they are seeing across Oklahoma City, the growing hunger for authentic faith, and what it could look like for churches, businesses, ministries, and individuals to stop operating from competition and begin collaborating for the Kingdom. They also talk about the role True North hopes to play in that movement. Not as the answer, but as a place where people can encounter God, ask questions, find community, and be connected with others who can help them take their next step. In this episode: • Why unity within the Church matters• Competition vs. collaboration in the Kingdom• What God may be doing across Oklahoma City• The growing intersection of faith and the marketplace• Why the next generation is hungry for something real• Creating margin to hear from God• Why True North prioritizes encounter over formulas• Removing distractions, even good ones• Spiritual warfare and taking responsibility for the places God has given us• The role of humility in breaking down division• Why we need each other to accomplish the mission• What it actually means to “arise”• How to respond when you feel God stirring something in you There is no one formula for awakening. For one person, it may mean creating margin. For another, it may mean letting something go. For someone else, it may begin with prayer, community, or simply saying yes to Jesus. True North does not have all the answers. Our desire is to help point people toward the One who does. If something in this conversation stirs you, ask God what it means for your story and what He is inviting you into next. Learn more, connect with us, or join us at an upcoming event: TrueNorth.live #TrueNorth #ChristianPodcast #ChristianMen #MensMinistry #ChurchUnity #KingdomOfGod #HearingGod #Discipleship #HolySpirit #SpiritualGrowth

    The Church Was Never Meant to Compete | True North Podcast Ep. 104
  2. Sep 8

    Rise Up: It’s Time to Stop Living in Fear | True North Podcast Ep. 103

    What does it actually look like to hear God’s voice, walk intimately with Him, and live for His Kingdom instead of building your own empire? In Episode 103 of the True North Podcast, the guys unpack a word Joseph received after intentionally making margin to listen to God. What began as something personal became an invitation to the Church: rise up, awaken, make margin, and learn to faithfully follow the voice of God. Joseph shares how his own journey of hearing God began in 2019—and why it was messy, frustrating, and uncertain at first. Over six years, what once felt difficult became something he describes as necessary to his daily life. The conversation moves into the difference between Kingdom and empire. Our culture gives us obvious measurements for success: income, houses, cars, businesses, influence, and status. But what does God measure? Where is your heart? Where does your attention go? What comes out of you when life doesn’t go according to plan? They also unpack what it means to “rise up” when fear, anxiety, scarcity, busyness, self-reliance, and everyday problems try to take over. In this episode: • How Joseph learned to hear God’s voice• Why intimacy with God takes time• What to do when quiet time feels frustrating or unproductive• Why you don’t need to wait for another spiritual high• Learning to recognize God’s voice among all the other voices• Kingdom vs. empire• How fear and anxiety reveal where we’re placing our trust• What “rising up” actually looks like in everyday life• Moving from scarcity toward trust in God’s provision• Why the mundane moments may be where spiritual maturity actually happens• Choosing faith before you feel mature enough• The invitation for the Church to awaken and move You don’t have to wait for the next camp, conference, worship night, or mountaintop experience to encounter God. The invitation is available today. Make margin. Learn His voice. Follow where He leads. Learn more about True North:TrueNorth.live #TrueNorth #ChristianPodcast #ChristianMen #MensMinistry #KingdomOfGod #HearingGod #Faith #Discipleship #SpiritualGrowth #HolySpirit

    Rise Up: It’s Time to Stop Living in Fear | True North Podcast Ep. 103
  3. Aug 25

    Jesus Wants to Heal the Places You’ve Buried | True North Podcast Ep. 102

    What if the reactions, anger, isolation, shame, or patterns showing up in your life are pointing toward places Jesus wants to heal? In Episode 102 of the True North Podcast, Joseph Lashwood, Lee Cantrell, and James unpack the healing stream of Jesus’ ministry and recap what happened at The Frontier. They explore what inner healing can look like, why revisiting the past is not the same as living in it, and how Jesus can bring restoration to wounds that were never fully tended. Through deeply personal stories, they discuss childhood wounds, isolation, pornography, shame, father wounds, false agreements, hearing the voice of God, and learning to invite Jesus into the places we would rather hide. This conversation also explores how men can walk alongside one another in healing through curiosity, grace-filled acceptance, compassion, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. You’ll hear about: • Why following Jesus doesn’t mean every part of your heart is already healed• How past wounds can influence present reactions• The false agreements we make in moments of pain• Why inner healing isn’t about living in the past• How to invite Jesus into painful memories• The importance of hearing God’s voice• How shame and isolation keep wounds hidden• Curiosity, compassion, and grace when entering another man’s story• Why healing cannot be rushed or forced• How Jesus restores identity, belonging, love, and freedom You don’t have to keep dragging every wound from your story behind you. Jesus is inviting you into restoration, freedom, and deeper intimacy with Him. If this conversation stirred something in your heart and you want someone to walk with you, reach out to True North. Learn more about True North:True North #TrueNorth #ChristianPodcast #MensMinistry #InnerHealing #ChristianMen #Discipleship #Jesus #Healing #IdentityInChrist #SpiritualGrowth

    Jesus Wants to Heal the Places You’ve Buried | True North Podcast Ep. 102
  4. Jul 28

    100 Episodes Later... Here's What God Has Done | True North Podcast Ep. 100

    100 episodes.What began as a simple audio podcast has become a platform reaching millions of people with stories of healing, freedom, and the Gospel.In this special 100th episode, James, Joseph, and Taylor reflect on the journey from episode one to today, sharing the behind-the-scenes stories, the impact of the podcast, and the vision God is continuing to unfold through True North.In this conversation you'll hear:• How the True North Podcast grew from 700 to over 20,000 followers• The stories behind millions of video views and lives changed• Why the mission has never been about numbers• The power of authentic testimony and storytelling• Why True North refuses to chase hype over transformation• What God has been doing through Base Camp, Frontier, Anchor, and discipleship• Joseph's new role as Discipleship Director• The vision for the future of True North Ministries• Why slowing down may be the most countercultural thing a Christian can doWhether you've been listening since episode one or this is your first episode, thank you for being part of the journey.Our prayer is that every episode points people toward deeper intimacy with Jesus, authentic community, healing, restoration, and the adventure of following God.If this podcast has encouraged you, consider subscribing, sharing it with someone who needs it, or supporting the mission of True North.Learn more about True North:True NorthThank you for 100 incredible episodes. Here's to whatever God has planned next.#TrueNorth #ChristianPodcast #MensMinistry #WildAtHeart #Discipleship #Faith #Jesus #ChristianLeadership #StoryMatters #Podcast

    100 Episodes Later... Here's What God Has Done | True North Podcast Ep. 100
  5. Jul 14

    Why Every Man Needs to Disconnect | True North Podcast Ep 99

    Can God use a fly fishing trip to transform a man's life?In this episode of the True North Podcast, Joseph sits down with Marshall and Jeremy, founders of Emerge Mission, to hear the incredible story behind a ministry that is helping men slow down, encounter God, and discover freedom in the outdoors.What started as one man's battle with anxiety became a calling to create life-changing experiences where men disconnect from the noise, spend intentional time with the Father, and build authentic community through fly fishing.This conversation explores:• Marshall's battle with crippling anxiety and fear• How surrender became the beginning of healing• Why God often builds us through suffering• The surprising connection between fly fishing and spiritual formation• The power of slowing down and listening for God's voice• Community, vulnerability, and authentic brotherhood• Why every man needs intentional time away from distraction• The mission behind Emerge and how they're changing lives one trip at a timeWhether you've never held a fishing rod or you've spent your life on the water, this episode isn't really about fly fishing.It's about surrender.It's about identity.It's about discovering that sometimes God meets us most powerfully when we step away from the noise and into His creation.Learn more about Emerge Mission or apply for a trip:https://emergeflyfishing.comLearn more about True North:Truenorth.liveIf this conversation encouraged you, subscribe to the channel, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review. Every share helps more men discover hope, healing, and purpose.#TrueNorth #EmergeMission #FlyFishing #ChristianMen #Anxiety #Healing #SpiritualGrowth #Brotherhood #Faith #Purpose

    Why Every Man Needs to Disconnect | True North Podcast Ep 99
  6. Jun 30

    The Four Streams: Spiritual Warfare Explained | Joseph Lashbrook | True North Podcast Ep 98

    What does spiritual warfare actually look like in the life of a believer? In this episode of the True North Podcast, James sits down with Joseph Lashbrook to unpack the teaching Joseph shared at our most recent Frontier gathering. This year at Frontier, we're walking through The Four Streams, a framework that explores the ways Jesus ministered to people through Spiritual Warfare, Healing, Discipleship, and Counseling. Each month, we spend an evening diving deeper into one of these streams and learning how to partner with God in bringing restoration to ourselves and others. This month's Frontier focused on Spiritual Warfare, and this conversation expands on that teaching by exploring topics like: What spiritual warfare really isWhy identity in Christ mattersThe role of faith and wisdomHow intimacy with God prepares us for spiritual battlesWhy every situation requires discernment instead of formulasHow the Four Streams work together in bringing healing and restorationWhether you attended Frontier or are hearing these teachings for the first time, our hope is that this conversation encourages you to pursue a deeper relationship with God and equips you to walk confidently with Him. Join us at FrontierFrontier happens on the second Thursday of every month at the True North offices in Oklahoma City. Each gathering is designed to equip men to live with greater freedom, purpose, and intimacy with God. Learn more about True North:True North If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more men discover the True North Podcast.

    The Four Streams: Spiritual Warfare Explained | Joseph Lashbrook | True North Podcast Ep 98
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We are a group of men that create environments where men can hear from God. Our vision is to help men WALK with God, ENGAGE in the larger story, and LIVE FREE. We mainly do this by hosting retreats using John Eldredge's teachings. Basecamp. is our entry level retreat that is based off the book 'Wild at Heart". This podcast will be all about modeling ways in which you can experience God and become a better husband, father, son and neighbor. Visit our website at www.truenorth.live to see our full list of events and resources.

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