Manhood Tribes

Don Ross
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Become the man God created you to be. Manhood Tribes is all about becoming an extraordinary man by building a life-changing group of men around you. Join host Don Ross as we discuss how to tackle the major challenges in men's lives and be the best man you can be.

  1. 6d ago

    Men Are Starving for This (And Churches Don't Get It)

    Most men's ministry isn't failing because men don’t care. They’re failing because they’re missing what men actually need. After a series of conversations with leaders, coaches, and men in the trenches, a clear pattern emerged: men aren’t showing up for more content. They’re starving for something deeper. Connection. Challenge. Brotherhood. In this episode, we break down the biggest lessons from this series, and what needs to change if we actually want to reach men in our churches and communities. Because the truth is men are hungry right now. And it’s time to stop waiting and start leading. In this episode, we cover:  - Why men need connection more than content  - How churches are missing the mark (and how to fix it)  - The role of challenge in helping men grow  - Why men’s ministry is simpler than we make it  - Why now is the time for men to step up and lead ------------------------------ 📝 Take the Quiz: How Manly Are You? https://bit.ly/3Pfx7SA Find out how manly you really are and see where you stand compared to other men 📖 Get the Book: How To Be a Man https://amzn.to/4cm2epl Discover the 5 Marks of Manhood and start leading with strength and purpose ---------------------------- #ManhoodTribes #MensMinistry #ChristianMen #Leadership #Brotherhood Episode 083: Men Are Starving for This (And Churches Don't Get It) Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Men need connection, not more content 03:30 Why the church isn’t reaching men well 05:00 The power of challenge in men’s growth 06:30 Keep it simple: what actually works 07:00 Men are hungry right now 08:30 Stop waiting—start leading 11:00 What’s next: preparing men for uncertain times 14:00 Are we ready for what’s coming? 💪 Want to know how you measure up as a man? Take our free quiz, called How Manly Are You? and learn how you can get better at being a man. Download for free at manhoodtribes.com/manly. 💪

  2. Jul 14

    Most Men Fall Apart Because They're Alone | Larry Hagner

    Most Christian men don’t fall apart because they’re weak. They fall apart because they’re alone. In this conversation with Larry Hagner (founder of The Dad Edge), we unpack a hard truth: when life hits—marriage issues, faith struggles, stress, disconnection—most men don’t have the brotherhood they need to handle it. Larry shares how his own life was headed toward divorce and dysfunction, and what changed everything wasn’t more effort. It was getting around other men who challenged him and showed him a better way. But beneath that story is a deeper issue most men ignore: isolation. This episode exposes why that’s so dangerous—and what it actually takes to change it. In this episode, we cover:  - Why men wait until crisis hits before asking for help  - How isolation leads to breakdown in marriage and family  - The hidden loneliness—even among successful men and leaders  - Why most men lack the skills to lead (and where that gap comes from)  - What real brotherhood looks like—and how it changes everything ------------------------------ 📝 Take the Quiz: How Manly Are You? https://bit.ly/3Pfx7SA Find out how manly you really are and see where you stand compared to other men 📖 Get the Book: How To Be a Man https://amzn.to/4cm2epl Discover the 5 Marks of Manhood and start leading with strength and purpose ------------------------------ #ManhoodTribes #MensMinistry #Brotherhood #ChristianMen #Isolation Episode 082: Most Men Fall Apart Because They're Alone | Larry Hagner Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Larry’s story: from dysfunction to growth 06:00 The marriage path he thought he was destined for 10:00 Why most men don’t know how to lead 14:00 The skill gap: what men were never taught 18:00 Why men struggle without other men 22:00 The danger of waiting until crisis hits 27:00 Overwhelm, busyness, and modern family life 32:00 Why brotherhood changes everything 36:00 Generational impact: changing your family’s future 40:00 Final encouragement + challenge 💪 Want to know how you measure up as a man? Take our free quiz, called How Manly Are You? and learn how you can get better at being a man. Download for free at manhoodtribes.com/manly. 💪

  3. Jul 7

    Men Fall Apart Slowly—Not Because They're Broken, But Because They're Alone

    Most men don’t fall apart overnight. They fall apart slowly… quietly… alone. In this conversation with Matt Davis (founder of Ministry Transitions), we unpack a hard truth: many Christian men hit crisis—not because they’re uniquely broken—but because they have no real brotherhood around them when life starts to crack. Matt shares his story of public failure, losing everything, and rebuilding his life from the ground up. But beneath the story is a deeper issue most men ignore: isolation. No one to be honest with. No one to carry the weight with. No one to step in before things go off the rails. This episode exposes why that’s so dangerous—and what it actually takes to change it. In this episode, we cover:  - Why men often don’t see their own downfall coming  - How isolation quietly leads to failure (in marriage, faith, and life)  - Why having people around you isn’t the same as being known  - The hidden loneliness of pastors and leaders  - What real brotherhood looks like—and why you need it before crisis hits ----------------------------- 📝 Take the Quiz: How Manly Are You? https://bit.ly/3Pfx7SA Find out how manly you really are and see where you stand compared to other men 📖 Get the Book: How To Be a Man https://amzn.to/4cm2epl Discover the 5 Marks of Manhood and start leading with strength and purpose ----------------------------- #ManhoodTribes #MensMinistry #Brotherhood #ChristianMen #Isolation Episode 081: Men Fall Apart Slowly—Not Because They're Broken, But Because They're Alone Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Matt’s story: when everything falls apart 05:00 Life after “day zero” 10:00 The real problem: isolation, not just failure 15:00 Why men expect too much from their wife (and too little from brotherhood) 20:00 Emotional disconnection and why men stay silent 24:00 The hidden loneliness of pastors 28:00 Why vulnerability feels unsafe for leaders 32:00 Choosing discomfort: the path to real connection 36:00 How to support a man in crisis 40:00 Final encouragement + challenge 💪 Want to know how you measure up as a man? Take our free quiz, called How Manly Are You? and learn how you can get better at being a man. Download for free at manhoodtribes.com/manly. 💪

  4. Jun 30

    Most Men's Ministries Struggle Because of This

    Most men’s ministries struggle—and deep down, a lot of Christian men already know it. Low engagement. Little transformation. Frustrated leaders and disengaged men. So what’s actually going wrong? In this conversation with Kent Evans (Founder of Manhood Journey), we dig into the real reasons men’s ministry often fails—and it’s not what most people think. This episode is part of our series exploring men’s ministry, discipleship, and what it really takes to build strong, faithful men. Kent shares insights from years of working with fathers and men, and explains why the biggest issue isn’t programming—it’s something much deeper. We also talk about the pressure pastors feel, the responsibility men often avoid, and why everything ultimately comes back to your relationship with God’s Word. In this episode, we cover:  - Why pastors often avoid or struggle with men’s ministry  - The hidden pressure that keeps men from stepping up as leaders  - Why blaming your church is the wrong starting point  - The real root issue behind most men’s struggles (and how to fix it)  - Why knowing Scripture changes everything for a man ---------------------------- 📝 Take the Quiz: How Manly Are You? https://bit.ly/3Pfx7SA Find out how manly you really are and see where you stand compared to other men 📖 Get the Book: How To Be a Man https://amzn.to/4cm2epl Discover the 5 Marks of Manhood and start leading with strength and purpose ---------------------------- #ManhoodTribes #MensMinistry #ChristianMen #Leadership #Discipleship Episode 080: Most Men's Ministries Struggle Because of This Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Kent’s story and the start of Manhood Journey 06:00 Why men’s ministry resources are lacking 10:30 Why pastors struggle to lead men 15:30 Stop blaming your pastor (hard truth for men) 20:00 What real leadership in men’s ministry looks like 25:00 Why your first ministry is your home 30:00 Cultural shifts affecting men and families 33:30 The real problem: men don’t know Scripture 40:00 How to start engaging with God’s Word 43:00 Where to connect with Kent + final encouragement 💪 Want to know how you measure up as a man? Take our free quiz, called How Manly Are You? and learn how you can get better at being a man. Download for free at manhoodtribes.com/manly. 💪

  5. Jun 23

    The Isolation Epidemic Destroying Modern Men

    In this conversation with Ryan Zook (President of Men of Iron), we dive deep into what actually works when it comes to forming men—and why most church models fall short. This episode is part of our series exploring men’s ministry, discipleship, and what it truly takes to form strong, faithful men. Ryan shares lessons from two decades of mentoring men and explains why one-on-one discipleship—not programs—is the key to real transformation. We also unpack why men today are more spiritually hungry than ever… yet more disconnected than ever. In this episode, we cover:  - Why one-on-one mentorship is more effective than traditional men’s groups  - The real reason churches struggle to disciple men  - Why spiritual hunger is increasing even as church attendance declines  - The epidemic of isolation among men—and how to solve it  - How to start mentoring (even if you don’t feel qualified) ----------------------------- 📝 Take the Quiz: How Manly Are You? https://bit.ly/3Pfx7SA Find out how manly you really are and see where you stand compared to other men 📖 Get the Book: How To Be a Man https://amzn.to/4cm2epl Discover the 5 Marks of Manhood and start leading with strength and purpose ----------------------------- #ManhoodTribes #MensMinistry #Mentorship #ChristianMen #Discipleship Episode 079: The Isolation Epidemic Destroying Modern Men Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:00 What Men of Iron does and why it matters 05:00 Why churches struggle with men’s discipleship 10:30 Why mentorship works better than programs 17:00 The shift in men today: hunger vs. church disengagement 20:30 The rise of isolation among men 26:00 How to start something (even without church approval) 33:30 Why you’re more qualified to mentor than you think 38:30 How to get connected with Men of Iron 41:30 Final encouragement + challenge 💪 Want to know how you measure up as a man? Take our free quiz, called How Manly Are You? and learn how you can get better at being a man. Download for free at manhoodtribes.com/manly. 💪

  6. Jun 16

    Why Churches Are Bad at Reaching Men

    In this conversation with Chris Grainger (founder of The Lion Within Us), we continue our deep dive into men’s ministry and the broader men’s leadership space—exploring what it really takes to know how to disciple men and help them grow in their faith.  Most churches say they want to reach men—but very few are actually doing it well. Chris shares his story of coming to faith without discipleship, the hard lessons that followed, and how that led him to build a thriving brotherhood of men across the world. We unpack the real struggles men are facing today—and why so many churches are missing them. In this episode, we cover:  - The biggest struggles men are facing right now (pornography, marriage, and purpose)  - Why most churches unintentionally fail to reach men  - What men actually need instead of another Bible study  - Why men grow best through challenge and brotherhood  - How to step up and lead—even if you don’t feel qualified ----------------------------- 📝 Take the Quiz: How Manly Are You? https://bit.ly/3Pfx7SA Find out how manly you really are and see where you stand compared to other men 📖 Get the Book: How To Be a Man https://amzn.to/4cm2epl Discover the 5 Marks of Manhood and start leading with strength and purpose ----------------------------- #ManhoodTribes #MensMinistry #Leadership #ChristianMen #Discipleship Episode 078: Why Churches Are Bad at Reaching Men Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:00 What The Lion Within Us is and how it started 05:00 Why men struggle to engage with scripture 09:00 The biggest challenges men are facing today 13:30 Why most churches miss men 18:30 What men actually need to grow 23:00 Building real brotherhood and community 27:00 Stories of transformation in men 31:00 Speaking truth and memorizing scripture 35:00 Encouragement for men who feel stuck 38:00 How to get connected with The Lion Within Us 40:00 Final thoughts and encouragement 💪 Want to know how you measure up as a man? Take our free quiz, called How Manly Are You? and learn how you can get better at being a man. Download for free at manhoodtribes.com/manly. 💪

  7. Jun 9

    Men Don't Need Programs—They Need This Instead

    Most churches want to reach men—but very few actually know how. In this conversation with Chris Harper (Chief Storyteller at Better Man), we're taking a deep dive into mens ministry and the broader men's leadership space, exploring how you can cultivate christian manhood and grow in your faith. This series will help you understand what it truly means to be a christian man. Chris shares insights from equipping over 7,500 churches and 1 million men, unpacking the real crisis underneath modern masculinity: not passivity—but ignorance, lack of guidance, and the absence of spiritual fathers. In this episode, we cover:  - Why men have left the church—and why the church has also left men  - The shift from “passivity” to “ignorance” in today’s men  - The importance of clarity and community in forming men  - What churches get wrong about men’s ministry  - Why the senior pastor’s presence changes everything ------------------------------ 📝 Take the Quiz: How Manly Are You? https://bit.ly/3Pfx7SA Find out how manly you really are and see where you stand compared to other men 📖 Get the Book: How To Be a Man https://amzn.to/4cm2epl Discover the 5 Marks of Manhood and start leading with strength and purpose ------------------------------ #ManhoodTribes #MensMinistry #Leadership #ChristianMen #Discipleship Episode 077: Chris Harper (Better Man) Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Calling the church back to men 06:00 From passivity to ignorance 11:00 Why men are “active but directionless” 15:30 Men and the need for guidance 20:30 Why modern men want what actually works 28:00 Why men don’t stay engaged 32:30 Why most church programs miss men 38:00 Final thoughts on rebuilding men in the church 40:00 Comment prompt Welcome to the Manhood Tribe Show! I'm Don, your host, and I'm excited to guide you through our upcoming series of episodes. We're taking a deep dive into mens ministry and the broader men's leadership space, exploring how you can cultivate christian manhood and grow in your faith. This series will help you understand what it truly means to be a christian man. 💪 Want to know how you measure up as a man? Take our free quiz, called How Manly Are You? and learn how you can get better at being a man. Download for free at manhoodtribes.com/manly. 💪

  8. Jun 2

    Why Men Don’t Like Men’s Ministry (And What To Do About It)

    The recent statistic that less than 10% of churches in America have an active mens ministry is quite surprising. As someone with experience in church leadership, I understand the challenges of running an effective mens ministry, yet it makes me question why this number is so low. This situation raises important questions about how we foster masculinity and faith within our communities. If you’ve ever felt like men’s ministry was awkward, boring, or just not worth your time, this will help you understand why—and what needs to change. We walk through the real reasons men disengage and how to build something they actually want to be part of: - Why most men’s ministries fail to attract and retain men - The difference between how men and women connect - Why social-based groups don’t work well for men - The role of challenge, action, and growth in male engagement - What men are actually looking for in a brotherhood - How to create a men’s ministry that men show up for ------------------------------------ 📝 Take the Quiz: How Manly Are You? https://bit.ly/3Pfx7SA Find out how manly you really are and see where you stand compared to other men 📖 Get the Book: How To Be a Man https://amzn.to/4cm2epl Discover the 5 Marks of Manhood and start leading with strength and purpose ------------------------------------ #ManhoodTribes #MensMinistry #ChristianMen #MensGrowth #Masculinity ------------------------------------ Episode 076: Why Men Don’t Like Men’s Ministry (And What To Do About It) Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Why men’s ministry is so rare 02:30 Why most men’s groups feel awkward 04:00 The real problem: built for women, not men 06:30 The difference in how men and women connect 09:00 Why men need action, not just discussion 12:00 Challenge vs information: how men grow 14:00 Emotion vs trust in group environments 16:00 Why men “vote with their feet” 18:00 Why events don’t lead to long-term engagement 19:30 What actually works for men’s ministry 21:00 How to build something better 💪 Want to know how you measure up as a man? Take our free quiz, called How Manly Are You? and learn how you can get better at being a man. Download for free at manhoodtribes.com/manly. 💪

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Become the man God created you to be. Manhood Tribes is all about becoming an extraordinary man by building a life-changing group of men around you. Join host Don Ross as we discuss how to tackle the major challenges in men's lives and be the best man you can be.

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    Don Ross
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    2024 - 2026
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