Men Moving Mountains Podcast

Men Moving Mountains

The Men Moving Mountains Podcast is a raw and unfiltered space where men’s mental health takes center stage. Every episode dives into the real struggles men face, anxiety, depression, isolation, anger, fatherhood pressure, and emotional burnout, and offers honest conversations, practical tools, and personal stories of growth. Rooted in six powerful pillars, faith, family, fun, fitness, finance, and friends, this podcast is for men who are ready to do the inner work, break the silence, and build stronger minds, bodies, and relationships. We talk openly about therapy, trauma, self-discipline, brotherhood, and what it means to show up as a man in a world that often tells you to stay quiet. Whether you’re fighting silent battles or simply want to grow mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, this is your space. Because men’s mental health matters, and the climb begins here.

  1. Oct 20

    Tomorrow Is a Lie: Why You Procrastinate and How to Take Back Control

    How long have you been putting off something that would probably take you 20 minutes to finish? That phone call. That first workout. That business idea. That conversation you've been avoiding for months. You keep telling yourself you'll get to it tomorrow. But tomorrow comes, and nothing changes.   In this episode of the Men Moving Mountains Podcast, Christopher Stone gets into the uncomfortable truth about why good men with real potential stay stuck. It's not always a lack of time, talent, or opportunity. Sometimes it's the noise we've allowed into our lives, the fear we keep negotiating with, and the excuses we've gotten comfortable making. Chris breaks down six powerful ideas: Wired for the Poison: Why our minds naturally focus on danger instead of opportunity. Clean Out the Garage: How mental clutter leaves no room for discipline. The Delay Tax: The emotional price we pay for putting things off. Tomorrow Is a Lie: Why waiting for the perfect time keeps us standing still. You Can't Be Both: Why becoming a better man means letting go of old habits. Train, Compete, Dominate: The difference between showing up and taking ownership of your life. You'll also walk away with a practical 7-day challenge to clear distractions, confront what you've been avoiding, and start building the man you've been talking about becoming. You don't have to change your entire life today. But you do have to start. Tomorrow isn't a plan. It's permission to keep doing nothing today. Join the Brotherhood You weren't meant to climb the mountain alone. Uplift University is the official brotherhood of Men Moving Mountains, built for men who want genuine connection, accountability, purpose, and the opportunity to grow alongside other men. Together, we're building stronger men through Faith, Family, Fitness, Finance, Friendships, and Fun. Join us: https://menmovingmountains.org/communities/groups/men-moving-mountains-members/private-group Support the Mission Men Moving Mountains is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to improving men's mental health, strengthening families, and creating a community where men can grow without facing life's challenges alone. Your donation helps us reach more men, develop meaningful resources and programs, and grow our brotherhood. Donate: https://menmovingmountains.org/donate Follow the Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74TbLLjEa0IbXeFmeBaouY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-moving-mountains-podcast/id1884014510 Learn more: https://menmovingmountains.org The mountain isn't going to move itself.

  2. Sep 3

    Why Men Shrink Themselves to Fit In | Stop Living for Everyone Else

    At some point, a lot of men learn that life gets easier when they make themselves a little smaller. Speak a little softer. Keep the ambition to yourself. Don't say what you really think. Don't take the risk. Don't be too loud, too driven, too creative, or too different. Eventually, you get so good at becoming the version of yourself everyone else is comfortable with that you forget you're performing. In this episode of the Men Moving Mountains Podcast, Christopher Stone asks a difficult question: How much of the man you are today is actually you, and how much of him was created to fit the expectations of everyone around you? Using Batman and Superman as an unexpected analogy, Chris breaks down why Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent may actually be the disguises, and what that teaches us about the masks men wear every day. Sometimes the bold, ambitious, unapologetic version of yourself isn't a character you're trying to become. It may be the part of you you've spent years suppressing. The conversation also explores Todd Herman's Alter Ego Effect and how intentionally stepping into a more courageous, focused, capable version of yourself can help you access qualities that were already there. This isn't about pretending to be someone you're not. It's about giving yourself permission to stop hiding who you are. If you've been playing small to keep the peace, hiding your ambition because it makes others uncomfortable, or living according to someone else's definition of who you're supposed to be, this episode is for you. You don't need permission from the room to become the man you know you're capable of becoming. 🏔️ JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD You weren't meant to figure all of this out alone. Uplift University is the official brotherhood of Men Moving Mountains, built for men who want real community, accountability, personal growth, and other men in their corner who are committed to becoming better alongside them. We grow together across the six foundations of Men Moving Mountains: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finance, Friendships, and Fun. If you're ready to stop going through life alone and start becoming the best version of yourself alongside men who expect more from themselves and each other: 👉 Join Uplift University: https://open.spotify.com/show/74TbLLjEa0IbXeFmeBaouY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-moving-mountains-podcast/id1884014510 🌎 MEN MOVING MOUNTAINS Learn more about our mission, programs, resources, and brotherhood: https://menmovingmountains.org If this episode made you think of a man who's been shrinking himself to fit into a life that was never really his, send it to him. And remember: Stop editing yourself for the room. The room should be adjusting to you.

  3. Aug 18

    The Attention Economy Is Costing You Your Life

    Most men don't lose their dreams in one dramatic failure. They lose them one notification at a time. Every text. Every email. Every scroll. Every distraction. On their own, they don't seem like much. But over time, they quietly steal your focus, your purpose, your relationships, and your ability to become the man God created you to be. In this episode, Christopher Stone exposes the real battle most men are fighting today—not a lack of talent, discipline, or opportunity, but an attention problem. He explains why your attention is your most valuable asset, how distraction is shaping your future one decision at a time, and the practical steps you can take to reclaim your focus before another year slips away. You'll learn: • Why distraction—not ability—is holding most men back • How your phone is competing for your future • Why focused men build stronger marriages, businesses, families, and legacies • Biblical principles for guarding your attention and living with purpose • A simple 7-day challenge to help you take back control of your life If you've been feeling busy but not productive... constantly overwhelmed... or like you're drifting further from the man you want to become... This conversation is for you. 🤝 Join the Brotherhood You were never meant to climb the mountain alone. Uplift University is the official brotherhood of Men Moving Mountains—a community for men who are serious about becoming stronger husbands, fathers, leaders, and followers of Christ through accountability, personal growth, and intentional living. If you're looking for real community, growth, accountability, and a group of men committed to becoming the best versions of themselves... Join Uplift University today. 👉 https://menmovingmountains.org/communities/groups/men-moving-mountains-members/private-group ❤️ Support the Mission Men Moving Mountains is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping men overcome the invisible battles that keep them from becoming the men they were created to be. Every donation helps us expand Uplift University, create free educational content, host men's events, and reach more men who desperately need purpose, hope, and brotherhood. 👉 https://menmovingmountains.org/donate

  4. Aug 4

    What Are You Tolerating? The Hidden Reason Your Life Isn't Changing

    What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn't your habits... It's what you've quietly accepted. In this episode, Christopher Stone explores why identity isn't just shaped by what you repeatedly do—but by what you're willing to tolerate. From careers and relationships to addiction, self-respect, and personal standards, you'll learn why lasting transformation begins the moment you stop accepting the version of life you've settled for. If you feel stuck, this conversation will challenge you to draw a line in the sand and start becoming the man you were created to be. Join the Brotherhood 🌎 Website https://menmovingmountains.org 📚 Join Uplift University Build a stronger foundation through courses on identity, purpose, leadership, marriage, fatherhood, brotherhood, mental health, fitness, and connect with a brotherhood of men all chasing the same thing. We have monthly barbecues, workout days in the park, live calls, brotherhood circles, and more. https://menmovingmountains.org/communities/groups/men-moving-mountains-members/private-group 🤝 Support the Mission Men Moving Mountains is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping men overcome the invisible battles that keep them from becoming the husbands, fathers, leaders, and brothers they were created to be. Every donation helps us create courses, resources, events, and a community where no man has to climb the mountain alone. https://menmovingmountains.org/donate

  5. Jul 21

    You're More Than Your Title: Rebuilding a Man's Identity

    One day, it happens to more men than anyone wants to admit. You wake up and realize you know your schedule... your responsibilities... your career... your obligations... But you don't know who you are anymore. You're no longer building a life. You're simply managing one. In this episode, Christopher Stone explores one of the greatest threats facing modern men—not failure, divorce, or financial hardship—but the slow loss of identity. Why do so many successful men still feel empty? Why do retirement, career changes, children leaving home, or even personal success leave some men feeling completely lost? And how do you rebuild your life when the roles you've identified with begin to disappear? Christopher introduces the REINVENT Framework, an eight-step roadmap class on our university designed to help men rediscover purpose, strengthen their faith, and build an identity that cannot be taken away by changing circumstances. If you've ever felt stuck... disconnected... or like you've become someone you never intended to be... this conversation is for you. Join the Brotherhood 🌎 Website https://menmovingmountains.org 📚 Join Uplift University Build a stronger foundation through courses on identity, purpose, leadership, marriage, fatherhood, brotherhood, mental health, fitness, and more. https://menmovingmountains.org/communities/groups/men-moving-mountains-members/private-group 🤝 Support the Mission Men Moving Mountains is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping men overcome the invisible battles that keep them from becoming the husbands, fathers, leaders, and brothers they were created to be. Every donation helps us create courses, resources, events, and a community where no man has to climb the mountain alone. https://menmovingmountains.org/donate

  6. Jul 2

    The Brotherhood We Needed Didn't Exist... So We Built It

    Why did Men Moving Mountains begin? This episode is different. Instead of interviewing a guest, Chris sits down with his business partner, Austin Sandoz, for the first time to tell the story behind Men Moving Mountains, the struggles that inspired it, and why they believe millions of men are quietly fighting battles they were never taught how to face. This isn't just the launch of a podcast. It's the beginning of a movement. Together they discuss growing up without the guidance they needed, building businesses, struggling with identity, losing brotherhood after college, carrying the weight of family, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and why today's men are more isolated than ever before. They also introduce the vision behind Uplift University, a new online platform designed to help men rebuild every area of their lives through practical frameworks, accountability, and community. Inside this conversation you'll learn: • Why Men Moving Mountains was created • The hidden loneliness affecting men today • Why success doesn't eliminate depression • The six pillars every man should build his life around • How isolation quietly destroys purpose • Why brotherhood changes everything • The difference between motivation and transformation • What Uplift University is becoming • Why most men don't need rescued—they need rebuilt • How to begin becoming the man your family actually needs Whether you're a father... A husband... A business owner... Recently divorced... Trying to rebuild after addiction... Or simply wondering what your next chapter looks like... This episode was created for you. Chapters 00:00 – Meet the Man Behind Men Moving Mountains 01:00 – Why We Started This Movement 03:30 – Austin's Story: Trauma, Loneliness & Finding Brotherhood 08:40 – Chris' Story & How We Met 11:20 – Why Men Need More Than Motivation 14:05 – The Mental Health Crisis Facing Men Today 19:30 – The Six Pillars Every Man Needs 19:45 – Faith: Finding Purpose Beyond Success 21:15 – Family: Leadership Starts at Home 26:10 – Fitness: Why Discipline Changes Everything 26:55 – Finance: The Silent Pressure Men Carry 29:15 – Brotherhood: Why Men Heal Together 30:45 – Fun: The Forgotten Pillar of Men's Health 36:20 – Inside Uplift University 40:15 – The Future of Men Moving Mountains Join the Brotherhood 🌐 Website: https://menmovingmountains.org 🎓 Join Uplift University Courses • Brotherhood • Live Discussions • Accountability • Community • Resources 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter Get exclusive articles, practical PDFs, challenges, and updates delivered every month. 📱 Follow Men Moving Mountains on all platforms for weekly videos, podcasts, and practical tools designed to help men rebuild mentally, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and financially. If this episode helped you... Like the video. Subscribe to the channel. Share it with another man. Because the man who seems the strongest is often carrying the heaviest weight alone. Don't just survive. Uplift. Endure. Conquer.

  7. May 12

    An Interview with Former Police Officer Jeremy Schwentker on Addiction, Faith, and Recovery

    Most men battling addiction don’t look addicted. They look functional. They go to work. They provide. They smile in public. But behind closed doors, many are quietly drowning in alcohol, pornography, gambling, drugs, isolation, anger, and escapism. In this episode of Men Moving Mountains, Christopher Stone sits down for an interview with Jeremy Schwentker, a former police officer turned faith-based addiction counselor, to unpack the hidden addiction crisis affecting men today. Jeremy opens up about his own journey through alcoholism, trauma, brokenness, identity loss, and recovery after reaching what he describes as “the bottom of a bottle and the end of a barrel.” Together, they discuss: • Why men suppress emotions instead of talking • The identity crisis behind addiction • Alcohol, pornography, and escapism in modern culture • Trauma, shame, and isolation • Why successful men still feel empty • The pressure men carry silently • Why addiction thrives in secrecy • Brotherhood, healing, and rebuilding purpose • Faith, masculinity, and transformation Jeremy also shares how faith, accountability, structure, and brotherhood helped completely rebuild his life and led him into helping other men through recovery and counseling. If you’re a man struggling silently, or know someone who is, this episode could be the conversation that changes everything. This is more than a podcast. This is a movement. Follow Jeremy Schwentker / Unshaken Recovery: Instagram: @unshakenrecovery TikTok: Jeremy Schwentker Visit: MenMovingMountains.org #MensMentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #JeremySchwentker #MensPodcast #Brotherhood #Faith #MentalHealth #SelfImprovement #ChristianMen #MenMovingMountains

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The Men Moving Mountains Podcast is a raw and unfiltered space where men’s mental health takes center stage. Every episode dives into the real struggles men face, anxiety, depression, isolation, anger, fatherhood pressure, and emotional burnout, and offers honest conversations, practical tools, and personal stories of growth. Rooted in six powerful pillars, faith, family, fun, fitness, finance, and friends, this podcast is for men who are ready to do the inner work, break the silence, and build stronger minds, bodies, and relationships. We talk openly about therapy, trauma, self-discipline, brotherhood, and what it means to show up as a man in a world that often tells you to stay quiet. Whether you’re fighting silent battles or simply want to grow mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, this is your space. Because men’s mental health matters, and the climb begins here.