The Alpha Edge Podcast

Kevin English
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The Alpha Edge Podcast is for men over 50 who refuse to fade.Each episode delivers the tools, tactics, and fire you need to build lasting strength - physically, mentally, emotionally, morally, and spiritually - so you can reclaim your power and lead with unapologetic masculinity.

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    Ep. 85 Sunday Message - Shine Bright: Don’t Let Darkness Win by Default

    Send us Fan Mail Brother, your faith wasn’t meant to stay in your back pocket. You can provide for your family, show up at church, and keep your nose clean - and still hide the light the people around you desperately need. In this Sunday Message, Kevin English gets personal about spending nearly twenty years treating his salvation like a get-out-of-hell-free card: tucked away, rarely discussed, and producing very little fruit. Then a statement from his pastor hit home: “The only thing darkness needs to prevail is for the light to refuse to shine.” Drawing from Matthew 5:14–16, Kevin challenges men to stop waiting until they feel qualified, stop hiding behind busyness, and start living their faith where it counts. That starts at your dinner table. In your workplace. With the buddy who’s struggling and the neighbor you keep meaning to check on. You don’t need a seminary degree to take the next faithful step. You need a willingness to follow Jesus - even when your voice shakes. In this episode: ·       The cost of staying quiet: How keeping your faith to yourself can become an excuse for staying comfortable. ·       The “lamp shopper” problem: Why waiting until you know more or feel ready keeps your light covered. ·       Name your bowl: Recognizing the excuses that hide your faith—busyness, insecurity, and fear of being “that guy.” ·       Integrity starts at home: What your wife and kids see when you’re tired and frustrated matters. ·       Boldness with gentleness: How to speak honestly about Jesus with courage and respect. ·       Brotherhood that builds courage: Why every man needs other men asking, “Where did you shine this week, and where did you hide?” Your five-step training plan Just like building strength, living your faith takes consistent reps. Kevin lays out five practical ways to begin: 1.     Pray daily for one person who needs light. 2.     Show up with integrity at work and at home. 3.     Serve someone quietly, even when it costs you something. 4.     Say one honest sentence about your faith out loud. 5.     Link arms with other men for prayer and accountability. Start with the empty bar. Be faithful. Add weight as you grow. Your challenge this week Read Matthew 5:14–16 every day. Choose one of the five practices and put it into action. At the end of the week, reflect on where you shined, where you hid, and what you learned. Then share that with another man. The goal is to help people see Jesus through the way you live, love, serve, and speak. Scriptures explored: John 1:5; Matthew 5:14–16; Ephesians 5:8; John 8:12; Colossians 4:3; 1 Peter 2:12; Matthew 6:1; 1 Peter 3:15; Proverbs 27:17; Hebrews 10:24–25; Philippians 2:15–16; Romans 12:11. Know a brother who needs this challenge? Send him this episode—and commit to taking one step together. Take the bowl off, brother. Shine bright. 📣 Ready to Go Deeper? If this episode fired you up and you're ready to apply these principles with a tribe of like-minded men, come join us inside The Alpha Edge - where we train strength, resilience, leadership, and unapologetic masculinity for men over 50. https://go.alphaedgearmy.com/alpha-edge

  2. 4d ago ·  Video

    Ep. 84 - Flock Cameras, Cold Beer & Your Man Card: Where Do You Draw the Line?

    Send us Fan Mail You don’t want somebody tracking your every move. But if your family were in danger, would you want police using every tool available to find them? That question gets uncomfortable fast. This week, Kevin English and Coach Russell Medeiros tackle Flock cameras, privacy, and the tension between protecting our freedom and protecting the people we love. Kevin brings a healthy dose of suspicion. Russell brings his experience as a former detective - and a question that gives Kevin something to think about. But first, we’ve got some important man business to settle: Does drinking non-alcoholic beer put your man card at risk? And who decided a guy needs to explain himself for ordering water? Kevin shares the unexpected conversation that challenged his relationship with alcohol - and why his decision to quit had more to do with feeling comfortable in his own skin than anything happening in the gym. We also talk about raising kids who actually want to talk to you, the expensive privilege of being a horse dad, and how social media can convince you everybody else has six-pack abs, a yacht, and a life that makes yours look like a clerical error. It’s a Friday conversation with plenty of laughs and a few questions worth taking into your weekend. In this episode: Be the dad they come to. Russell talks about earning his teenage son’s trust—and learning when to offer advice instead of a lecture.Enter their world. Kevin shares how horses, soccer, and punk shows helped him build lasting relationships with his kids.The Man Card ruling on non-alcoholic beer. Social pressure, $16 mocktails, and the freedom to say, “I just don’t want a drink.”The question behind Kevin’s sobriety. Why did he feel like he needed alcohol to fit in—and could he learn to show up without it?Flock cameras and the privacy debate. We discuss surveillance, the potential for misuse, and why the view can change when you’re trying to solve a violent crime.Your feed is messing with your perspective. Comparison, outrage, and how an endless scroll can distort your picture of everyday life.Brotherhood takes intention. Why Kevin is making a point of staying connected to a handful of men he can be honest with.Your challenge this week Start a real conversation. Say hello to somebody on your walk. Reach out to a friend you’ve been meaning to call. Make plans with the guys who help you become a better man. Kevin and Russell close with their own commitments to sharpen their relational edge. Take a minute to choose yours. Where has your edge gotten dull? Take the free Alpha Edge Scorecard, a five-minute assessment of your physical, mental, relational, purpose, and character edges. You’ll also get the 7-Day Sharpen Your Edge Challenge to help you put what you learn into action. Take the scorecard: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/alpha-edge-scorecard Know a man who would enjoy this conversation? Send him this episode. One good man telling another good man, “Hey, you need to hear this.” Keep showing up. Keep doing hard things. Keep sharpening your edge. 📣 Ready to Go Deeper? If this episode fired you up and you're ready to apply these principles with a tribe of like-minded men, come join us inside The Alpha Edge - where we train strength, resilience, leadership, and unapologetic masculinity for men over 50. https://go.alphaedgearmy.com/alpha-edge

  3. Oct 23 ·  Video

    Ep. 83 - Man Cards, Manicures & Why Men Open Up at the Barbershop

    Send us Fan Mail Can a man get a pedicure and keep his man card? Why do we trust a headline before we check the facts? And when did the barbershop become the place guys actually open up? This week on The Alpha Edge Podcast, Kevin English and Coach Russell Medeiros cover everything from fishing boats and ridiculous feats of strength to fatherhood, fear-driven headlines, and the conversations men need to have. Kevin’s back on the water with a new boat. Russell takes his teenage boys aboard a Coast Guard cutter - and discovers that three months in Alaska is a tough recruiting pitch when you’ve just shown them an office with free snacks. Then things get interesting. There’s a Turkish get-up that makes most of our gym accomplishments look considerably less impressive. Russell makes a confession about manicures. And the guys debate whether putting on a sharp suit qualifies as a performance enhancement. But between the laughs, the conversation gets real - Where do men go when they need someone to listen? Russell shares how his barbershop became a place to talk during a difficult separation - and why a haircut, a hot towel, and a roomful of guys meant more than he expected. In this episode: ·       Boats, brotherhood, and showing up: Fishing buddies, early mornings, and making time for the things you love. ·       Fatherhood with teenagers: Creating opportunities to connect without forcing every moment. ·       Strength beyond the bench press: Why the Turkish get-up gets Kevin’s vote for strength, balance, stability, and coordination. ·       The great grooming debate: Manicures, massages, sharp suits, and the limits of the one-bar-of-soap lifestyle. ·       Headlines versus reality: Checking the facts before letting the internet tell you how worried to be. ·       Keeping your options open: Side hustles, useful skills, and a brief detour into disturbingly realistic robots. ·       More than a haircut: Barbershops, honest conversations, and the value of having a place to let your guard down. ·       This week’s edge: Russell recommits to his sleep routine. Kevin gets honest about his slipping step count. Your challenge this week Pick one habit you’ve let slide - and put it back on the calendar. Get to bed. Take the walk. Call a buddy. Make time with your kids. You don’t need a complete life overhaul to sharpen your edge. You need one deliberate action—and the willingness to follow through. Where could your edge use some work? Download the free Alpha Edge Scorecard, a five-minute assessment covering your physical, mental, relational, purpose, and character edges. You’ll also get the 7-Day Sharpen Your Edge Challenge to help you turn awareness into action. 👉 Download your free Alpha Edge Scorecard now: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/alpha-edge-scorecard   Videos mentioned Kevin’s Turkish Get-Up Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA1MIZSUnBY World Record Turkish Get-Up Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Lc1-S8Grhow   Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the show and send this episode to a buddy. Especially the one who claims he doesn’t need sleep—or refuses to admit he enjoyed that pedicure. Keep showing up. Keep doing hard things. Keep sharpening your edge. 📣 Ready to Go Deeper? If this episode fired you up and you're ready to apply these principles with a tribe of like-minded men, come join us inside The Alpha Edge - where we train strength, resilience, leadership, and unapologetic masculinity for men over 50. https://go.alphaedgearmy.com/alpha-edge

  4. Oct 18 ·  Video

    Ep. 82 Sunday Message - Are You Burying What God Gave You?

    Send us Fan Mail Your calendar is full. You work hard. People depend on you. But here’s a question worth sitting with: What are you doing with what God has given you - and whose purposes are you serving? In this Sunday Message, Kevin explores Jesus’ parable of the bags of gold in Matthew 25:14–30. Three servants receive different amounts. Two put their master’s resources to work. One buries what he’s been entrusted with. That story invites an honest examination of our own lives: our abilities, resources, relationships, experience, and the responsibilities we keep putting off. Inspired by a message from Phillip Michael Anthony, Kevin challenges men to recognize where busyness, comparison, and fear may be keeping them from faithful action. He also explores the quiet ways we can serve God through ordinary work, marriage, fatherhood, friendship, and generosity. In this episode: ·      A complete walkthrough of the parable—no Bible knowledge required. ·      What “talents” means in the story and how stewardship applies to your life. ·      How a packed schedule can conceal neglected responsibilities. ·      Why comparing your gifts with another man’s can keep you standing still. ·      How to take a faithful step while you still feel afraid. ·      A challenging question: Do the people closest to you experience your best? ·      What growing patience, integrity, generosity, and love can look like. ·      Why your experience still has value in the second half of life.   Your seven-day challenge: Write down one thing God has entrusted to you, one way you’ve neglected or misdirected it, one person you can serve, and one specific action you’ll take this week. Then ask a trusted Christian brother to follow up. You may already have a name - and an overdue conversation - in mind. Scripture: Matthew 25:14–30 Message inspiration: Phillip Michael Anthony’s teaching on the parable of the talents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0z5upisin4   If this message brings another man to mind, share it with him. It could start a conversation you both need. 📣 Ready to Go Deeper? If this episode fired you up and you're ready to apply these principles with a tribe of like-minded men, come join us inside The Alpha Edge - where we train strength, resilience, leadership, and unapologetic masculinity for men over 50. https://go.alphaedgearmy.com/alpha-edge

  5. Oct 16 ·  Video

    Ep. 81 A Stranger in My Kitchen at 3 AM: Are You Ready to Protect Your Family?

    Send us Fan Mail A stranger in your kitchen at 3 a.m. A gym machine that nearly folds you in half. And a pickleball meme that hits a little too close to home. Just another week on The Alpha Edge Podcast. Kevin English and Coach Russell Medeiros are back with a conversation that moves from gym-floor humility to a serious question: If something happened at home tonight, would your family know what to do? Kevin shares the bizarre true story of waking up to find a stranger standing in his kitchen - wearing a towel and eating his salad. The situation ended without violence, but it raises some uncomfortable questions about preparation, judgment, and the responsibility of protecting the people you love. Drawing on his experience as a police officer, Russell shares his perspective on family emergency plans, staying composed under pressure, and why owning a firearm and being prepared for a crisis are two different things. Along the way, the guys debate what qualifies as a truck, defend their pickleball credentials, and talk honestly about balancing strength training, athleticism, and recovery after 50. Russell also delivers an old-man tattoo rant that probably won’t earn him a sponsorship from your local ink shop. In this episode: Humbled by a squat machine: Kevin’s introduction to the pendulum squat turns into a battle for dignity.Getting a grip: The rope handles Kevin has been using for carries, pull-ups, and jiu-jitsu preparation.Man card: approved or revoked? Cybertrucks and Honda Ridgelines enter the courtroom.Pickleball vs. the 225-pound bench press: A meme sparks a discussion about ego, strength, and training for the life you actually want.The recovery reality: Jiu-jitsu, lifting, and pickleball all sound great—until your body asks to see the schedule.Home protection beyond equipment: Family communication, escape plans, cameras, and an honest assessment of your readiness.Decisions you can’t take back: The human consequences of misreading a dangerous situation.  Your challenge this week Have the conversation you’ve been putting off. Does your family have an emergency plan? Does everyone know how to get out and get help? Then take a look at your screen time. Kevin and Russell are challenging each other to bring theirs down this week. Join them—and put some of those minutes toward something worth doing. Where could your edge use some sharpening? Grab the free Alpha Edge Scorecard, a five-minute assessment covering your physical, mental, relational, purpose, and character edges. You’ll also get the 7-Day Sharpen Your Edge Challenge to help you turn awareness into action. Download your free scorecard here: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/alpha-edge-scorecard Check out Monkee Grip here: https://www.monkeegrip.com/ If this conversation made you laugh, think, or realize you’ve got a little work to do, share it with another man who could use it. Follow the show so you don’t miss the next episode. Keep showing up. Keep doing hard things. Keep sharpening your edge. 📣 Ready to Go Deeper? If this episode fired you up and you're ready to apply these principles with a tribe of like-minded men, come join us inside The Alpha Edge - where we train strength, resilience, leadership, and unapologetic masculinity for men over 50. https://go.alphaedgearmy.com/alpha-edge

  6. Oct 11 ·  Video

    Ep. 80 Sunday Message: Who’s Governing Your Strength - Your Ego or God?

    Send us Fan Mail Does being a meek man mean being spineless, passive, or easy to push around? Host Kevin English used to struggle with Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” He wanted to be strong, courageous, and dependable. Meekness didn’t sound like something to aspire to. In this return of the Sunday episodes of The Alpha Edge Podcast, Kevin explores biblical meekness - and what it asks of men when their pride gets bruised, their judgment gets questioned, or a difficult conversation needs to happen. From Psalm 37 to the example of Jesus, this episode explores strength surrendered to God, governed by the Spirit, and used for the good of others. Because being strong includes taking responsibility for how you use that strength. In this episode: Why Matthew 5:5 makes more sense when you read it alongside Psalm 37.How “be strong” and “let all that you do be done in love” belong together.What Jesus teaches us about courage, gentleness, and restraint.How meekness gets tested in marriage, public disagreements, and necessary confrontations.Three qualities to cultivate: courage to act, humility to submit, and discipline to restrain yourself.Five practical ways to grow in meekness, including “Pause. Pray. Proceed.”How to take responsibility and repair the damage when you get it wrong.A question to carry into your week: When you’re angry, challenged, or criticized, who’s directing your next move—your ego, your fear, or the God you say you follow? Your challenge this week: Read Psalm 37. Identify one area where your strength needs to be surrendered to God. Then choose one practice from this episode and apply it to a specific situation. Maybe you need to listen without immediately defending yourself. Maybe you need to slow down before responding. Or maybe you need the courage to have a conversation you’ve been avoiding. Choose one area. Bring it to God. Take the next faithful step. Share this conversation: If this episode brings a friend to mind, share it with him. And follow The Alpha Edge Podcast for more conversations about becoming stronger men - physically, mentally, emotionally, morally, and spiritually. 📣 Ready to Go Deeper? If this episode fired you up and you're ready to apply these principles with a tribe of like-minded men, come join us inside The Alpha Edge - where we train strength, resilience, leadership, and unapologetic masculinity for men over 50. https://go.alphaedgearmy.com/alpha-edge

  7. Oct 9 ·  Video

    Ep. 79 Pheromone Soap, Killer Robots & the Algorithm Stealing Your Life

    Send us Fan Mail The Alpha Edge Podcast is back - and Kevin has $160 worth of pheromone soap to explain  Join Kevin English and returning co-host Coach Russell Medeiros for a conversation that starts with basketball controversy, takes a detour through questionable footwear and killer robots, and lands on a question worth asking yourself: Are you choosing how to spend your time - or is your phone choosing for you? Kevin confesses to falling for an ad promising soap that would drive his wife wild. Spoiler - the subscription worked better than the pheromones. Russell weighs in on when Crocs deserve a man-card review, and an AI-generated Fight Club trailer gets Kevin’s hopes up before reality intervenes. Then the guys get honest about something both are working on - mindless scrolling, the content they consume, and how quickly “just a couple of minutes” turns into another chunk of life they won’t get back. If you’ve ever picked up your phone between tasks and resurfaced 20 minutes later wondering what happened, this conversation is for you. In this episode: The WNBA eligibility controversy that kicks off the conversation.Kevin’s expensive experiment with pheromone soap - and an accidental subscription.Crocs, Birkenstocks, and the unofficial rules of the man card.A fake Fight Club trailer, a Terminator robot video, and figuring out what’s real online.Linda Hamilton’s Terminator 2 physique and the difference between movie-ready aesthetics and sustainable fitness.How social media feeds comparison, distraction, and content you never intended to consume.Why learning to be bored again might be a worthwhile challenge.  Your challenge this week Check last week’s screen-time report. Then aim to bring that number down this week. Pay attention to what sends you reaching for your phone—and whether what you’re watching supports the man you want to become.   Get your free Alpha Edge Scorecard Where has your edge gotten a little dull? Take an honest look at your Physical, Mental, Relational, Purpose, and Character Edge with our free five-minute assessment. You’ll also get the 7-Day Sharpen Your Edge Challenge to help you turn awareness into action. 👉 Download your free scorecard and challenge: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/alpha-edge-scorecard   Mentioned in this episode Frankie LaPenna’s Terminator robot video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rg2sB6ELtkFake Fight Club II movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpBaztcJDyk  Enjoyed hanging out with us? Follow the show and send this episode to another man who could use a laugh—and a nudge to put his phone down. The second half of your life is about becoming the man you’re still capable of becoming.   Keep showing up. Keep doing hard things. Keep sharpening your edge. 📣 Ready to Go Deeper? If this episode fired you up and you're ready to apply these principles with a tribe of like-minded men, come join us inside The Alpha Edge - where we train strength, resilience, leadership, and unapologetic masculinity for men over 50. https://go.alphaedgearmy.com/alpha-edge

  8. Jun 7

    Ep. 79 Sunday Message: An Unbeliever's Guide to Christianity

    Send us Fan Mail What if Christianity is true? Not helpful. Not inspiring. Not comforting. True. In this special Sunday episode of The Alpha Edge Podcast, Coach Kevin speaks directly to skeptics, doubters, agnostics, atheists, and men who have never seriously examined the claims of Christianity for themselves. This is not a debate. It's not a political discussion. And it's not about religion. It's about truth. Together, we'll explore the most important questions a man can ask: Does God exist? Is the Bible trustworthy? Who was Jesus really? What does Christianity actually teach about salvation? What's the difference between religion and a relationship with God? Why does Jesus demand a response from every man? And what does it mean to make Jesus both Savior and Lord? Whether you've spent your entire life in church or you've spent years rejecting Christianity, this episode challenges you to honestly investigate the claims of Christ for yourself. Because at the end of the day, the most important question you'll ever answer isn't political, financial, or even physical. It's spiritual. Who do YOU say Jesus is? Key Takeaways Truth does not require our approval. Christianity isn't man's attempt to reach God. Christianity is God's rescue mission to reach man. Jesus didn't come to make bad men good. He came to make dead men alive. Every man must eventually answer the same question Jesus asked 2,000 years ago: "Who do you say that I am?" The strongest thing a man can ever do is surrender his life to Jesus Christ. Scriptures Mentioned Isaiah 55:8-9Matthew 16:13-17John 3:16Romans 3:23Ephesians 2:8-9Romans 10:132 Corinthians 5:17  If this episode raised questions for you, start by reading the Gospel of John with an open mind and an honest heart. Ask yourself one question: "Is this true?" And don't be afraid to bring your doubts, questions, and concerns directly to God in prayer. Download the Alpha Edge Battle Planner https://app.box.com/s/4pwqjc1dab7cpgmgk7ytj75zw3tpg9cw   If this episode impacted you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and help us reach more men with messages that strengthen them physically, mentally, emotionally, morally, and spiritually. Until next time... Stay strong. Stay grounded. Stay faithful. 📣 Ready to Go Deeper? If this episode fired you up and you're ready to apply these principles with a tribe of like-minded men, come join us inside The Alpha Edge - where we train strength, resilience, leadership, and unapologetic masculinity for men over 50. https://go.alphaedgearmy.com/alpha-edge

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The Alpha Edge Podcast is for men over 50 who refuse to fade.Each episode delivers the tools, tactics, and fire you need to build lasting strength - physically, mentally, emotionally, morally, and spiritually - so you can reclaim your power and lead with unapologetic masculinity.

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  • Creator
    Kevin English
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
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