Unleashed

Brent Henderson

Each week on Unleashed, Brent Henderson takes you into the wild—through real-life adventures from Alaska to Africa—and brings those stories back to the front lines of where men actually live. This is a podcast for men who are tired of feeling stuck… tired of chasing approval… and ready to discover who they truly are in Christ. Brent unpacks the battles every man faces—purpose, identity, anger, lust, shame—and gives you practical, biblical tools to break free from unhealthy thoughts, emotions, and actions. This isn’t about behavior modification. It’s about transformation. Because when a man knows who he is… everything changes.

  1. Keep Checking The Stringer

    há 12 h

    Keep Checking The Stringer

    What if the greatest loss in your life didn't happen during the fight—but after the victory? In Episode 155 of Unleashed, Brent Henderson shares the unforgettable story of landing the biggest northern pike of his life on Big McKenzie Lake in northern Wisconsin... only to lose it hours later without even realizing it. That true story becomes a powerful illustration of how marriages, families, friendships, and even our relationship with God can slowly drift when we stop checking on what matters most. Along the way, Brent takes listeners from the icy waters of Alaska and giant halibut to a quiet Wisconsin lake, weaving together unforgettable outdoor adventures with timeless biblical truth. Through the life of Samson, he reminds us that our greatest strength has never come from our abilities—it comes from our relationship with God. If you've been so busy building a career, chasing success, growing a ministry, or simply surviving life's demands that you've neglected the relationships that matter most, this episode is for you. You'll discover why the biggest losses in life rarely happen all at once... and why it's time to keep checking the stringer. In this episode: • A true story of a 47-inch northern pike that got away • The hidden danger of spiritual drift • What Samson's life teaches every man about compromise • Why healthy marriages and families require intentional investment • How to protect what matters most before it's too late Whether you're a fisherman, hunter, outdoorsman, husband, father, or simply a man striving to follow Christ, this episode will challenge you to take a fresh look at the relationships God has entrusted to you. Sponsored by ATSKO Outdoor Products. Learn more about Silicone Water-Guard, Water-Guard Extreme, UV Block, and other products designed to protect the gear you depend on at A-T-S-K-O.com.

    18 min
  2. SIX DAYS ADRIFT

    há 6 dias

    SIX DAYS ADRIFT

    What happens when an overnight fishing trip in Alaska turns into a six-day survival story? In this episode of Unleashed, Brent Henderson shares the untold side of being stranded off the remote Aialik Peninsula in Kenai Fjords National Park after a mechanical failure left four men waiting days for rescue. Along the way, they crossed open water in a 15-foot Zodiac, nearly paid the price for getting too close to Holgate Glacier when a chunk of ice the size of Walmart calved into the ocean, and spent sleepless nights wondering if the anchor holding their boat would survive the storm. But this episode isn't just about surviving Alaska. It's about what happens inside a man when life goes sideways. Brent opens up about fear, future thinking, brotherhood, and the power of having men around the table who help build courage when the storm refuses to let up. Along the way, he explores why men are drawn to awe and adventure, why challenge awakens the soul, and how trials can reveal strength, character, and faith. Drawing from James chapter 1 and Ecclesiastes chapter 4, Brent reminds us that we were never meant to fight alone and that sometimes the greatest lessons are learned while we're waiting for rescue. Whether you're facing uncertainty in your marriage, family, finances, health, or faith, this episode will encourage you to stop wasting the wilderness and trust that God is using even the storms to prepare you for what's ahead. Plus, Brent shares information about his new book, The Big 5 Mankillers: Declawing the Lies of the Enemy, an eight-week study designed to help men break free from the lies that keep them stuck and rediscover God's purpose for their lives. We are the resistance.

    19 min
  3. When Your Path Leads to a Cliff

    8 de jun.

    When Your Path Leads to a Cliff

    What do you do when the path you're following suddenly ends at a cliff? In Episode 152 of the Unleashed Podcast, Brent Henderson shares two unforgettable lessons from the Colorado mountains—one involving a bear trail where God repeatedly redirected his steps, and another where a GPS route led him and his friend Roger toward the edge of a cliff as daylight faded around them. Both experiences revealed the same powerful truth: Just because a path seems right doesn't mean it's leading where you think. Fresh off speaking at his international church convention and teaching from his new book, The Big 5 Mankillers, Brent was struck by the number of people wrestling with the same question: How do I know if I'm on the right path? From women brought to tears during a session on purpose, to a man in his thirties who broke down because he didn't know what he was supposed to do with his life, one theme kept surfacing: Purpose. Direction. And the fear of getting it wrong. In this episode: • Two Colorado hunting stories with life-changing lessons • Insights from Brent's international church convention and The Big 5 Mankillers seminar • Why purpose is a human struggle, not just a men's issue • The danger of following a path that only seems right • What Proverbs 14:12 teaches about wisdom and direction • How to recognize your Father's voice and trust His leading • Why God usually gives us the next step instead of the whole map If you've ever felt stuck, confused, discouraged, or unsure of where life is headed, this episode will encourage you to trust God with the next step and follow the path that leads home. You'll also discover why so many people spend their lives focused on the things they could do and should do, while neglecting the things they must do in order to become the person God created them to be. Because real progress isn't made by doing everything—it's made by doing what matters most. Because sometimes the greatest danger isn't choosing the wrong destination. It's following the wrong trail. For speaking events, resources, coaching, and Brent's new book The Big 5 Mankillers: Declawing the Lies of the Enemy, visit Unleashed.Men. The book is also available through Warner Press, Amazon, Christianbook.com, and other major retailers.

    17 min
  4. Dead Men Running

    1 de jun.

    Dead Men Running

    In Episode 151 of the Unleashed Podcast, Brent Henderson launches into a brand-new chapter following the completion of The Big 5 Mankillers series with one of the most powerful and honest episodes yet: “Dead Men Running.” After watching the Netflix series Homeland, Brent was struck by how nearly every character in the show was trapped in lies, fear, hidden pain, compromise, and emotional survival. That observation opened the door to a much deeper conversation about the damage unresolved pain can do to the human heart — and how dishonesty slowly robs men of their peace, freedom, and identity. In this episode: Hidden pain and hidden behaviorWhy dishonesty destroys peaceEmotional burdens men carry silentlyGrace, truth, and spiritual freedomWhat brings dead men back to lifeBrent also shares two unforgettable bowhunting stories from Ohio involving giant whitetail bucks, brutal uphill drags through rough terrain with his friends Wade and Tabb, and a shocking encounter with a wounded buck that appeared dead — until it suddenly exploded back to life. Those stories become powerful metaphors for the burdens men carry, the wounds that knock us down, and the resurrection power of grace that awakens hopeless hearts again. The episode also includes: A troubling dream from a listenerBrent’s own unsettling dreamReflections on shame, truth, and surrenderA challenge for men to stop hiding and start healingIf you’ve ever felt weighed down by regret, shame, fear, hidden struggles, or emotional exhaustion, this episode will speak directly to your heart. Because grace doesn’t just forgive dead men walking… It turns them into dead men running. Subscribe, share this episode, and join the resistance. For speaking events, resources, and Brent’s new book The Big 5 Mankillers: Declawing the Lies of the Enemy, visit: You can order The Big 5 Mankillers now at: https://www.warnerpress.org/the-big-5-mankillers #UnleashedPodcast #DeadMenRunning #MensMinistry #ChristianMen #Brotherhood #Grace #Faith #SpiritualGrowth #Truth #IdentityInChrist

    28 min
  5. The Big 5 Mankillers (Part 6) FEAR

    18 de mai.

    The Big 5 Mankillers (Part 6) FEAR

    UNLEASHED PODCAST – EPISODE 149 The Big 5 Mankillers – Part 6: Fear Declawing the Lies of the Enemy Fear doesn’t just scare men… it controls them. In Episode 149 of the Unleashed Podcast, Brent Henderson wraps up the Big 5 Mankillers series by exposing one of the deepest roots behind anger, lust, shame, insecurity, emotional withdrawal, pride, and the desperate need for approval: fear. Using powerful personal stories, biblical truth, and real-life examples, Brent unpacks how fear silently shapes the lives of men—keeping them stuck, isolated, defensive, performance-driven, emotionally shut down, and spiritually passive. This episode dives deep into: Fear in marriage and intimacyFear of rejection and not feeling “enough”Fear-driven anger and emotional explosionsChildhood wounds that still affect adult menPerformance, pride, muscles, money, and identityFear of disappointing othersFear-based leadership and controlWhy men hide instead of healRenewing the mind through truthFinding identity in Christ instead of performanceBrent shares deeply personal stories about: Being bullied and humiliated throughout high schoolHow fear drove years of weightlifting, martial arts, and performanceHis quadruple bypass surgery and the fear that followedA terrifying hippo encounter in Africa that perfectly illustrates how fear operates beneath the surfaceMichael Jackson’s abusive relationship with his father and how fear controlled his life for yearsThe subtle danger of finding worth through admiration, success, or validation from othersThis episode also explores how fear affects marriages, communication, pornography struggles, emotional intimacy, and the pressure many men carry silently every single day. One of the most powerful moments in the episode centers around 1 Peter 4:1-2 from The Message translation: “Then you’ll be able to live out your days free to pursue what God wants instead of being tyrannized by what you want.” That word… tyrannized. That’s exactly what fear tries to do. But through renewing the mind and learning to identify the lies of the enemy, men can begin walking in freedom, courage, truth, and purpose. Fear can either stand for: Forget Everything And Run or… Face Everything And Roar. The Big 5 Mankillers officially releases this week through Warner Press, along with a FREE downloadable facilitator’s guide for men willing to lead a group. Because changed men really do change men. #UnleashedPodcast #Big5Mankillers #Fear #ChristianMen #MensMinistry #IdentityInChrist #SpiritualWarfare #RenewYourMind #Masculinity #Faith #Courage #MentalHealth #ChristianPodcast #BrentHenderson #MensBibleStudy #Purpose #FearAndFaith

    26 min
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Each week on Unleashed, Brent Henderson takes you into the wild—through real-life adventures from Alaska to Africa—and brings those stories back to the front lines of where men actually live. This is a podcast for men who are tired of feeling stuck… tired of chasing approval… and ready to discover who they truly are in Christ. Brent unpacks the battles every man faces—purpose, identity, anger, lust, shame—and gives you practical, biblical tools to break free from unhealthy thoughts, emotions, and actions. This isn’t about behavior modification. It’s about transformation. Because when a man knows who he is… everything changes.

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