Gaining Ground

Gaining Ground
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Gaining Ground is a podcast for men who are tired of drifting and ready to move forward. Hosted by father-and-son duo Drew and Landon Sherman, Gaining Ground calls men to take responsibility for their faith, their family, and their future. Each episode tackles real issues men face—leadership, discipline, identity, marriage, fatherhood, work, and spiritual growth—with biblical wisdom, honest conversation, and practical next steps. This isn’t a podcast about quick fixes or surface-level motivation. It’s about steady progress. Learning to lead yourself well. Building integrity when no one’s watching. Becoming the kind of man others can count on. If you feel stuck, stretched thin, or unsure how to grow without burning out—this podcast is for you. No hype. No fluff. Just truth, clarity, and a challenge to take the next step forward. New episodes release every other Monday. Take ground. Build what lasts.

  1. 1D AGO

    I went to PRISON…& got uncomfortable with GRACE! | ft. Jake Bodine, God Behind Bars

    Most people think prison is where freedom ends. But for MILLIONS of incarcerated men and women, prison became the place where they finally encountered the grace of God. In this episode of Gaining Ground, Landon and Drew sit down with Jake Bodine, Founder & CEO of God Behind Bars, to talk about prison ministry, grace, shame, redemption, and what it really means to follow Jesus. We talk about how going behind bars has stretched our theology and forced us to ask a hard question: how far does grace REALLY go? Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or you’re just starting to figure out faith, this conversation will challenge the way you think about grace, freedom, and the kind of life God is calling you to live. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 – What Prison Taught Me About Grace 1:11 – Welcome to Gaining Ground 3:17 – How God Behind Bars Started 8:46 – How Prison Ministry Reaches Inmates 10:31 – Why Inmates Should Not Be Forgotten 13:36 – What Jesus Says About Prison Ministry 15:59 – Physical Prison vs. Spiritual Freedom 19:08 – Can God Really Forgive Anyone? 24:55 – How To Break Free From Shame 32:50 – Religion vs. A Real Relationship With Jesus 34:53 – What Are You Holding Back From God? 40:57 – How To Live Out Matthew 25 43:47 – Don’t Waste Your Life 46:25 – How To Lead Your Family Toward Jesus 🚀 START HERE! Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING: Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/. MORE FROM GOD BEHIND BARS - God Behind Bars | Web (https://www.godbehindbars.com/) - God Behind Bars | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@godbehindbars) - God Behind Bars | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/godbehindbars/) - God Behind Bars | TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@godbehindbars) - God Behind Bars | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GodBehindBars) - Jake Bodine | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jake_bodine/) 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE: - Gaining Ground | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen) - Gaining Ground | Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7)  - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792) 📱 STAY CONNECTED: - Gaining Ground | Instagram (https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen)  - Landon Sherman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/landonjsherman)  - Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch) - Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church) MUSIC CREDITS: Another Time | Friendlierbear MB01D7NI9QKWLPJ What It Is (Instrumental) | Friendlierbear MB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug MB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

    49 min

  2. MAY 11

    Don't WASTE Your Life Chasing Success (It's NOT Worth It!)

    Success today does not guarantee fulfillment tomorrow. A lot of men are exhausted, constantly connected, and quietly running on empty. We live in an age of hustle culture, nonstop productivity, and always being available, but the truth is many men are burning out while chasing a version of success that still leaves them restless. In this episode of Gaining Ground, we talk honestly about burnout, pressure, rhythm, and the pace of modern life. We unpack why so many men feel emotionally exhausted, spiritually drained, and constantly behind, even while accomplishing more than ever before. This conversation explores how technology, work culture, and misplaced priorities can slowly pull men away from what matters most. We also discuss the biblical idea of Sabbath and rest, why stopping is an act of trust, and how healthy rhythms help men lead their families, protect their minds, and build lives that actually last. From Jesus’ example of rest to practical frameworks like “rest weekly, depart monthly, abandon annually,” let’s get some practical wisdom for men who want to overcome burnout without checking out on responsibility. If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, distracted, or emotionally stretched thin, this conversation will help you rethink success, reset your priorities, and build a healthier rhythm for the long haul. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 – Do You Trust God Enough To Rest? 1:49 – How Men Define Success and Legacy 6:55 – Why Your Pace Shapes Your Purpose 8:50 – Why So Many Men Are Burned Out 14:52 – Why You Are Not a Robot 16:21 – Advice on Burnout From a Dying Man 19:16 – What the Bible Says About Rest and Sabbath 24:50 – How To Deal With Busy Seasons 30:02 – Men & Purpose: Are You Aiming at the Right Target? 36:58 – 3 Rhythms to Overcome Burnout 🚀 START HERE! Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING: Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/. MORE RESOURCES: - Ben Sasse | NYT Interview (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Vwh9fSk1Xn8?si=VGALA1GD6ivLpAPj)  👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE: - Gaining Ground | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen) - Gaining Ground | Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7)  - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792) 📱 STAY CONNECTED: - Gaining Ground | Instagram (https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen)  - Landon Sherman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/landonjsherman)  - Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch) - Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church) MUSIC CREDITS: Another Time | Friendlierbear MB01D7NI9QKWLPJ What It Is (Instrumental) | Friendlierbear MB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug MB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

    46 min

  3. APR 27

    Dallas Cowboys Kicker Brandon Aubrey on Faith, Family, and the Pressure of the NFL

    Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey has one of the most unique stories in the NFL. From professional soccer to software engineering to becoming a three-time Pro Bowler for America’s Team, his path to football didn’t look like most players. Fresh off a new contract extension with the Cowboys and right in the middle of the 2026 NFL Draft season, Brandon joins Gaining Ground to talk about faith, family, football, pressure, preparation, and what it takes to stay grounded in the middle of an NFL career. This conversation goes beyond the field. Brandon opens up about missing his first NFL kick, learning to handle pressure, bouncing back after failure, and why being a husband and dad matters more than anything he accomplishes between the lines. If you’re a Cowboys fan, an NFL fan, or a man trying to lead well under pressure, this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 – Introducing Dallas Cowboys Kicker Brandon Aubrey 2:07 – Brandon Aubrey’s Welcome to the NFL Moment 5:05 – Brandon Aubrey’s Unlikely Journey To The NFL 7:28 – How To Steward Talent and Pursue Progress 9:32 – How Brandon Aubrey Handles Pressure as an NFL Kicker 15:20 – Why Pressure At Work Is Perceived 18:19 – NFL Kicker: How to Bounce Back After a Miss 21:38 – What The NFL Has Taught Brandon Aubrey About Family 24:28 – NFL Player: Why Being a Husband and Dad Comes First 32:42 – Keeping Family First During an NFL Season 33:50 – How Fatherhood Changed Brandon Aubrey 36:32 – Brandon Aubrey’s Faith Journey 40:55 – Advice for Young Athletes Chasing a Dream 41:37 – How To Turn Pressure Into Opportunity 45:10 – A Message for Dallas Cowboys Fans 🚀 START HERE! Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING: Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE: - Gaining Ground | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen) - Gaining Ground | Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7)  - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792) MORE FROM BRANDON: - Brandon Aubrey | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/baubs10)  📱 STAY CONNECTED: - Gaining Ground | Instagram (https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen)  - Landon Sherman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/landonjsherman)  - Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch) - Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church) MUSIC CREDITS: The World Is Yours (Instrumental) | skateshop MB01QIQMRDPRQJC What It Is (Instrumental) | Friendlierbear MB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug MB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

    46 min

  4. APR 13

    What The Bible Says About Business | Mukwenda Kandole, Faithustle

    What does the Bible say about business? How should Christian entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals think about faith, work, stewardship, integrity, and success in the marketplace? In this episode of Gaining Ground, Ps. Landon and Drew sit down with Mukwenda Kandole, founder of the Faithustle movement, for a practical conversation about building a business God’s way. This episode explores what it means to follow Jesus in the marketplace without separating faith from work, and why the real issue is often not your industry, but the posture of your heart. We cover stewardship, generosity, integrity, humility, Spirit-led leadership, and the challenge of building something meaningful without adopting the world’s definition of success. We also talk about the temptation to compartmentalize life, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and why growing people may be one of the most overlooked keys to lasting impact in business. If you’ve ever wondered how to honor God at work, lead with conviction, or build something without losing your soul in the process, this episode is for you. Let’s get to work. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 – Faith and Business Belong Together 1:14 – Introducing Mukwenda & Faithustle 4:18 – Why Christian Entrepreneurs Needed Something Different 6:11 – The Danger of Following the Wrong Business Voices 7:33 – What Real Biblical Success Actually Looks Like 12:13 – You Don’t Need a “Christian” Brand to Honor God at Work 13:49 – The 5 Pillars of a Faith-Driven Business 17:20 – Why the Marketplace Is Central to God’s Mission 22:40 – Stewardship Changes How You See Your Career 25:01 – What the Fear of the Lord Has to Do With Leadership 35:28 – God Cares More About Faithfulness Than Metrics 39:34 – The Secret to Growing Any Organization: Grow Your People 42:27 – How to Start Building Your Business God’s Way 🚀 START HERE! Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING: Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/. ABOUT FAITHUSTLE: Faithustle is a weekly podcast and community that encourages believers in their hustle of business and career to have wholistic biblical view of success. Together they will discover what it looks like to make an impact for the Kingdom and live a life that reflects Christ in our work. Faithustle brings guests that not only have succeeded in their businesses or professions, but represent Christ and have healthy families and relationships. If you are starting out in your career and want direction on how to represent Jesus in the marketplace, check it out! https://www.thefaithustle.com/ JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORK: A global community of Christian entrepreneurs building business God’s way. https://skool.com/faithustlenetwork) FAITHUSTLE EVENT IN DFW | APRIL 17TH: A meetup for Christian entrepreneurs & creatives to connect, worship, and build Kingdom businesses together. (https://tinyurl.com/5ykhkn6d) MORE FROM MUKWENDA: Faithustle | YouTube (https://tinyurl.com/mrxzadfp) Faithustle | Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/4xze4hpr) Faithustle | Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/3wchfyzy) Faithustle | Instagram (https://instagram.com/thefaithustle) Mukwenda Kandole | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mukwendakandole) 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE: Gaining Ground | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen) Gaining Ground | Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7) Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792) 📱 STAY CONNECTED: Gaining Ground | Instagram (https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen) Landon Sherman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/landonjsherman) Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch) Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church) MUSIC CREDITS: Dream Light - Generdyn (MB01CHUVBAFVJ7R)Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug (MB01ZSS1RUVB0IK)

    53 min

  5. MAR 30

    Veteran Missionary: Why Americans Miss The Supernatural with Dr. Greg Pruett

    Is the supernatural still happening today? Why do so many American Christians struggle to experience spiritual warfare, answered prayer, and the power of God the way believers do in the Bible? Veteran missionary and President of Pioneer Bible Translators Dr. Greg Pruett shares real stories from unreached villages, Muslim regions, and Bible-less people groups where prayer, healing, and deliverance were part of everyday ministry. This conversation explores why Western culture often filters out the supernatural—and how ordinary believers can recover a biblical expectation of how God still moves today. If you’ve ever wondered whether miracles still happen, how spiritual warfare actually works, or what it really means to pray “in Jesus’ name,” this conversation gives a clear and grounded framework for understanding the supernatural life of faith. Dr. Pruett also explains how Scripture shapes confident prayer, why most Christians treat prayer as a last resort, and how simple daily habits can make faith stronger and more resilient in real life. This is not about extreme experiences—it’s about returning to normal Christianity. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 – A Missionary Prayer Story You Won’t Forget 0:36 – Introducing Greg Pruett of Pioneer Bible Translators 3:24 – From Engineering Dreams to Bible Translation 6:14 – Why So Many People Still Have No Bible 8:14 – What Mission Work Taught Greg About Islam 10:41 – Why Spiritual Warfare Is More Real Than We Think 18:15 – The Prayer Story That Changed Everything 22:23 – Healing, Deliverance, and the Power of Jesus’ Name 27:26 – Why the Supernatural Feels Distant in the West 29:46 – What It Really Means to Pray “In Jesus’ Name” 35:25 – When You Finally Come to the End of Yourself 40:55 – How to Build a Real Daily Prayer Habit 50:44 – How Men Can Fight Back Spiritually 🚀 START HERE! Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING: Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/. ABOUT GREG: Greg Pruett has been President of Pioneer Bible Translators since January 2007. Prior to that he and his wife Rebecca lived in West Africa for 12 years, working with a team of local people to translate the entire Bible into the Yalunka language. Greg holds Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary and a degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University. His book Extreme Prayer: The Impossible Prayers God Promises to Answer (Tyndale, 2014) reveals the ways in which he has made prayer the primary strategy of Pioneer Bible. His second book, Extraordinary Hearing: Preparing Your Soul to Hear from God (Tyndale Momentum, 2023) gives practical, Biblical insights on how to pray and how to hear from God. He and Rebecca have three adult children, two of whom serve overseas. MORE FROM GREG: - Greg Pruett | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/greg-pruett-b193a712) - Pioneer Bible Translators | Web (https://pioneerbible.org/feature-stories/they-chose-jesus/) - Pioneer Bible Translators | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pioneerbible/) - Pioneer Bible Translators | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerbible/)  - Pioneer Bible Translators | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@PioneerBible) - Extreme Prayer by Greg Pruett (https://tinyurl.com/z664y6n8) - Extraordinary Hearing: Preparing Your Soul To Hear From God by Greg Pruett (https://tinyurl.com/4kjez42z) 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE: -  Gaining Ground | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen) -  Gaining Ground | Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7)  -  Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792) 📱 STAY CONNECTED: -  Gaining Ground | Instagram (https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen)  -  Landon Sherman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/landonjsherman)  -  Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch) -  Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church) MUSIC CREDITS: Fireborne | Charlie Ryan MB01BPAMRG7DYS5 What It Is (Instrumental) | Friendlierbear MB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug MB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

    1 hr

  6. MAR 16

    How to Build a No-Quit Marriage

    Marriage isn’t sustained by feelings alone. Feelings fluctuate. Seasons change. Pressure comes from every direction. What determines the strength of a marriage over time is not emotion, but commitment. In this episode, we dive into an honest conversation about what actually builds a lasting marriage. We talk about how differences between spouses can create tension, why marriage tends to magnify both strengths and flaws, and the importance of choosing covenant love rather than treating marriage like a contract. The sad reality is that many couples enter marriage with an exit strategy already in mind, which makes it easier to walk away when seasons become difficult. But there’s another way, biblical covenant. It’s commitment rooted in sacrifice, humility, and daily decisions to love even when feelings fluctuate. We also explore other difficult relationship and marriage topics like conflict, divorce, rebuilding trust, seeking counseling, and how couples can begin restoring a marriage that has grown distant. When men commit to personal responsibility, honest communication, prayer, and choosing to fight for your marriage rather than quietly drifting apart, marriages get better. If you want to build a marriage that lasts through every season, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 – People Walk Away From Marriage Based on Feelings 1:24 – Introducing the Marriage Conversation 2:36 – Do Opposites Really Attract? 7:38 – Why Marriage Magnifies Everything 9:34 – You Are Not Your Spouse’s Holy Spirit 11:10 – The Biblical Role of a Helper in Marriage 14:28 – Covenant Marriage vs Contract Marriage 17:55 – What Happens When You Don’t Feel In Love In Marriage 23:45 – Is Divorce An Option In Your Marriage? 30:15 – When a Marriage Runs Out of Love 38:27 – Why Marriage Is Not 50/50 43:26 – What Husbands and Wives Need From Each Other 🚀 START HERE! Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING: Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE: -  Gaining Ground | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen) -  Gaining Ground | Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7)  -  Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792) 📱 STAY CONNECTED: -  Gaining Ground | Instagram (https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen)  -  Landon Sherman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/landonjsherman)  -  Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch) -  Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church) MUSIC CREDITS: Fracture ft. Idyll | Roary MB014WOOMNSUD1Y What It Is (Instrumental) | Friendlierbear MB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug MB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

    48 min

  7. MAR 2

    46 Years Of Marriage Advice In 53 Minutes

    Marriage rarely collapses in a single dramatic moment. It drifts, even in Christian marriages. Small compromises, busy schedules, raising kids, unspoken expectations, and over time connection fades without anyone meaning for it to. What once felt like strong marriage begins to feel routine. Healthy marriages are built through intentional pursuit, shared values, and disciplined leadership inside the home. Culture offers plenty of opinions, but not all of them produce lasting strength. Responsibility, humility, and consistent effort shape the direction of a marriage relationship far more than emotion ever will. Ps. Landon is joined by his wife MacKenzie, as well as his parents Ps. Drew & Michelle Sherman to reflect on what actually sustains a marriage across every seasons — early years, young kids, stress, disappointment, growth, and change. The focus isn’t on quick fixes. It’s on the habits and mindset that either protect a marriage or quietly weaken it over time. Lean in & build a new marriage one brick at a time. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Marriage Panel Introduction 3:43 - Marriage Strengths & Frustrations 10:24 - How To Know If You’re Ready for Marriage 15:21 - Stop Taking Marriage Advice From Culture 18:41 - How to Pursue Your Wife Over Time 22:16 - Why Date Nights Still Matter In Marriage 24:55 - Why Marriages Can Slowly Drift Apart 29:09 - Praying Together With Your Spouse 33:34 - Biblical Submission Explained 37:22 - Should Women Only Submit? 41:44 - Fighting Complacency in Marriage 43:46 - Building Mutual Admiration In Marriage 44:17 - How To Reignite Your Marriage 46:04 - Creating a Marriage Mission Statement 47:14 - Becoming Unoffendable In Marriage 48:37 - The Marriage Comparison Trap 50:46 - Strengthening a Christian Marriage 🚀 START HERE! Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING: Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE: - Gaining Ground | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen) - Gaining Ground | Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7)  - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792) 📱 STAY CONNECTED: - Gaining Ground | Instagram (https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen)  - Landon Sherman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/landonjsherman)  - Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch) - Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church) MUSIC CREDITS: What It Is (Instrumental) | Friendlierbear MB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug MB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

    53 min

  8. FEB 16

    Feeling Ashamed? Here’s What To Do | ft. Cody Bobay

    Shame thrives in silence. A lot of men don’t walk away from God when they fail. They hide from Him. And that hiding slowly shapes identity. What started as a mistake turns into a cloak. What began as sin becomes shame. And shame, if left unchecked, will quietly hollow a man out from the inside. In this episode, Cody Bobay shares how intimacy with Christ became the turning point in his battle with shame. Not perfection. Not pretending. Not performing. Intimacy. The difference between running to the Father when you fall and hiding from Him in the dark is the difference between freedom and bondage. There is a massive gap between a bad habit and a spiritual agreement with hell. When shame becomes identity, men stop fighting. They isolate. They drift. They numb out. And over time, the slow drip of compromise destroys marriages, families, and legacy. This conversation confronts the reality of spiritual warfare, pornography, hidden struggles, and silent guilt – but it also offers hope. Shame is not your identity. God is not surprised by your struggle. Freedom is possible, but it requires honesty, brotherhood, grit, and a willingness to engage in war instead of pretending it doesn’t exist. You don’t win alone. Warriors don’t isolate. Growth happens 1% at a time — and sometimes, in a single supernatural moment when chains break for good. If you’re feeling ashamed, here’s what to do: stop hiding. Run to the Father. Get around other men. Stay in the Word. And fight like your soul matters — because it does. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 – How Christian Men Overcome Shame 00:39 – Cody Bobay’s Testimony: From Partying to Christ 03:17 – Radical Conversion in the Military 05:04 – Why Christian Men Avoid Talking About Lust 06:44 – The War for Masculinity and Sexual Purity 08:54 – Is Masculinity Being Attacked Today? 10:12 – Shame: Satan’s Weapon Against Men 12:16 – Why Christian Men Suffer in Silence 13:11 – The 1% Better Mindset for Spiritual Growth 20:12 – Run to God or Hide? Breaking the Shame Cycle 22:20 – Pornography & Spiritual Warfare 25:43 – Purity Is Possible for Christian Men 30:51 – Breaking Shame from Your Past 34:43 – Why Christian Men Need Brotherhood 39:22 – Daily Habits to Fight Lust and Sin 45:02 – You Can Win the War Against Shame 🚀 START HERE! Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING: Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/. 🔥 MORE FROM CODY: - Cody Bobay | YouTube (https://www.instagram.com/codybobay/) - Cody Bobay | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/codybobay/) - Cody Bobay | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/codybobay) - Cody Bobay | Web (https://codybobay.com/) - SoulCon Challenge by Cody Bobay (https://tinyurl.com/3wsw3mjm) - The Dragon Hunt: 21 Days To Freedom From Porn by Cody Bobay (https://tinyurl.com/47x8a326) 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE: - Gaining Ground | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen) - Gaining Ground | Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7)  - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792) 📱 STAY CONNECTED: - Gaining Ground | Instagram (https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen)  - Landon Sherman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/landonjsherman)  - Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch) - Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church) MUSIC CREDITS: What It Is (Instrumental) | Friendlierbear MB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug MB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

    47 min
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Gaining Ground is a podcast for men who are tired of drifting and ready to move forward. Hosted by father-and-son duo Drew and Landon Sherman, Gaining Ground calls men to take responsibility for their faith, their family, and their future. Each episode tackles real issues men face—leadership, discipline, identity, marriage, fatherhood, work, and spiritual growth—with biblical wisdom, honest conversation, and practical next steps. This isn’t a podcast about quick fixes or surface-level motivation. It’s about steady progress. Learning to lead yourself well. Building integrity when no one’s watching. Becoming the kind of man others can count on. If you feel stuck, stretched thin, or unsure how to grow without burning out—this podcast is for you. No hype. No fluff. Just truth, clarity, and a challenge to take the next step forward. New episodes release every other Monday. Take ground. Build what lasts.

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