The Valiant Forge

Mark Osborne
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A Podcast for Men Being Shaped by Struggle and Strengthened by ScriptureAbout the Show:The Valiant Forge is where Christian men come to get real. Hosted by Mark Osborne — a husband, father, grandfather, and servant-leader — this podcast is a space for men who want to leave a legacy that lasts. Each episode is a raw, unfiltered conversation around faith, fatherhood, failure, and forgiveness. No perfection here — just honest stories, hard-earned wisdom, and the kind of truth that sharpens iron. Whether you’re leading a young family or guiding the next generation as a grandfather, this is your

  1. The Question That Changes Men — Paul Granger on Calling, Fatherhood & God’s Goodness

    4D AGO

    The Question That Changes Men — Paul Granger on Calling, Fatherhood & God’s Goodness

    Send a text In this powerful conversation, Mark sits down with Paul from Where Did You See God? to explore what it really means to be an ambassador of Christ — not in theory, but in the messy, unpredictable reality of everyday life. Paul shares how a simple question — “Where did you see God today?” — convicted him during full‑time ministry and reshaped the way he approaches fatherhood, calling, and spiritual attentiveness. He opens up about the heartbreak of miscarriage and the moment he had to choose whether God was still good even when the evidence said otherwise. His story is raw, honest, and deeply encouraging for any man who has ever felt unqualified or unsure of his purpose. In this episode we talk about: • Seeing God in the ordinary • Fatherhood as a window into God’s heart • Feeling unqualified for ministry • Why God’s goals differ from ours • Trusting God’s goodness in suffering • Living as an ambassador of Christ in daily life • The Holy Spirit’s role in empowering ordinary men If you’ve ever wondered whether God can use you — this conversation will sharpen you and remind you that He does His best work through those who feel least prepared. Connect with Paul: WDYSG? - Where did you see God? Want to be a guest on The Valiant Forge Podcast? Send Mark Osborne a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17432638464878159623a121d 00:00 Cold Open: Men Feeling Disqualified 00:24 Valiant Forge Podcast Intro 01:05 Opening Prayer 02:20 Welcome Paul & Podmatch Connection 03:05 How “Where Did You See God?” Began 06:10 Learning to Look for God Daily 08:05 Fatherhood, Frustration, and God’s Patience 11:10 God’s Provision: The Bible Verse Moments 14:20 Seeing God as a Good Father 16:50 What It Means to Be an Ambassador of Christ 21:10 Why Feeling Unqualified Might Mean You’re Ready 24:30 God Is Good… Even When Life Isn’t 25:40 Miscarriage, Prayer, and Choosing Trust 30:10 God’s Goals vs. Our Goals 32:40 The Holy Spirit Empowers Ordinary Men 34:40 Closing Thoughts & Final Encouragement Support the show

    36 min
  2. Half a Heart, Whole Faith: What God Taught One Father Through Suffering

    FEB 19

    Half a Heart, Whole Faith: What God Taught One Father Through Suffering

    Send a text This episode is a vulnerable and deeply encouraging conversation with pastor and author Dan Nichols, whose son Landon survived three open‑heart surgeries and now lives with half a heart. Dan shares how suffering reshaped his faith, how he wrestled with God in the atrium of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and why trusting God’s heart matters when you can’t trace His hand. We explore what spiritual leadership looks like inside the home — prayer, Scripture, apologizing to your kids, creating a culture of laughter, and building relational connection. Dan also explains the heart behind Making Scripture Simple, his verse‑by‑verse paraphrase series designed to help upper‑elementary readers engage the Bible with clarity and confidence. If you’re a Christian man navigating fear, doubt, fatherhood, or the weight of spiritual responsibility, this conversation will strengthen your faith and remind you that God forges men in the fire, not outside of it. Dan & Joy Nichols – Catalyze. Connect. Communicate. Want to be a guest on The Valiant Forge Podcast? Send Mark Osborne a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17432638464878159623a121d Support the show

    38 min
  3. A Navy Chaplain’s Blueprint for Strong Men

    FEB 11

    A Navy Chaplain’s Blueprint for Strong Men

    Send a text Former Navy chaplain Greg Woodard joins Mark to share the blueprint strong men follow to stay whole — relationally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Greg draws from years of counseling men in high‑pressure environments and offers practical steps for building resilience, balance, and self‑awareness. This episode is a guide for men who want to grow into the leaders God designed them to be. Gregory Woodard | Transform Your Life Now Want to be a guest on The Valiant Forge Podcast? Send Mark Osborne a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17432638464878159623a121d Support the show

    46 min
  4. Fire, Faith, and Forty Minutes Without a Pulse — Matt Carter’s Story

    FEB 5

    Fire, Faith, and Forty Minutes Without a Pulse — Matt Carter’s Story

    Send a text Former Oklahoma City firefighter Matt Carter has lived through more chaos than most men will ever face — tornadoes, trauma, and even the Oklahoma City bombing. But nothing compares to the night his wife found him unresponsive, not breathing, and slipping into eternity. For over forty minutes, Matt was in cardiac arrest. Paramedics were seconds away from calling time of death… until one of them said, “Let’s give one more round.” What happened next reshaped Matt’s identity, his faith, and his mission. In this episode, Matt shares: •  The night he died — and the miracle that brought him back •  How God used weakness to rebuild him into a leader of men •  The biblical blueprint for masculinity •  Why so many men stay passive and spiritually asleep •  The story behind the Act Like Men movement •  How brotherhood, mentorship, and humility form a godly man If you’re a man who feels stuck, distracted, or drifting — this conversation will wake you up! https://www.skool.com/myskool-9880/about?ref=dba79a72821840dbaeb138d93e26a3be Want to be a guest on The Valiant Forge Podcast? Send Mark Osborne a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17432638464878159623a121d Support the show

    51 min
  5. From Broken Home to Bulletproof Faith-Rory Paquette

    JAN 28

    From Broken Home to Bulletproof Faith-Rory Paquette

    Send a text Too many men feel like they’re barely holding it together — carrying pain, pressure, and responsibility while quietly falling apart inside. In this episode, Rory Paquette shares how God met him in the middle and helped him recover from trauma, loss, and even a near‑death moment that left him with only a 20% chance to live. Rory grew up in a broken home, raised his siblings as a teenager, built a successful real‑estate company, and then lost everything in 2008. That collapse led him to the darkest moment of his life — and it was there that God stepped in and began rebuilding him from the inside out. Today, Rory is the host of Power of Man and Wake Up Lions, and he coaches men one‑on‑one to help them lead their families, confront their pain, and live with purpose rooted in faith. In this conversation, we talk about adversity, testimony, spiritual warfare, leadership, and what it means to live “bulletproof” in God’s armor. If you’re a man who feels stuck, tired, or unsure of your purpose — this episode will speak directly to you. THE Podcaster Nation https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-man-podcast/id1591806172 Rory Paquette - YouTube https://www.facebook.com/share/174cXQtv6k/?mibextid=wwXIfr Want to be a guest on The Valiant Forge Podcast? Send Mark Osborne a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17432638464878159623a121d Support the show

    42 min
  6. Taking Possession Through Obedience, Not Strength | Jake Giffin

    JAN 22

    Taking Possession Through Obedience, Not Strength | Jake Giffin

    Send a text  Christian men struggling with faith, obedience, and spiritual drift need this conversation. Jake Giffen shares how taking possession through obedience, not strength, transformed his walk with God.  Christian men often feel stuck, tired, or spiritually numb, believing they need more strength before they can move forward. In this raw and honest episode of The Valiant Forge, Jake Giffin shares how obedience, not confidence or emotional readiness, became the turning point in his faith. Mark and Jake unpack what it truly means to take possession of your faith through Scripture, surrender, and responsibility. This conversation speaks directly to men wrestling with passivity, self-reliance, and the quiet drift away from God. If you are tired of wandering, waiting, or trying to muscle your way through life, this episode will challenge you to step forward in obedience and trust God with the outcome. This episode is for Christian men seeking biblical masculinity, spiritual leadership, and a deeper walk with Christ rooted in obedience, not performance.  Subscribe for weekly conversations on faith, brotherhood, leadership, and biblical masculinity. Share this episode with a man who needs encouragement today. JakeGiffin.com | Personal Coaching Want to be a guest on The Valiant Forge Podcast? Send Mark Osborne a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17432638464878159623a121d Support the show

    48 min
  7. Why Believing God Isn’t Optional: A Conversation with David Libby

    JAN 14

    Why Believing God Isn’t Optional: A Conversation with David Libby

    Send a text Christian apologetics, God’s existence, philosophy, and worldview collide in this powerful conversation with David Libby about why believing in God isn’t optional—and why reason, morality, and truth depend on Him. In this episode, David Libby returns to The Valiant Forge Podcast to unpack the bold claim at the heart of his new book: believing in God isn’t just a preference — it’s the only worldview that actually makes sense of reality. We explore philosophy, apologetics, ethics, epistemology, and the heart behind faith. David breaks down why reason itself depends on God, how morality collapses without a transcendent lawgiver, and how everyday Christians can talk with atheists without needing a philosophy degree. Whether you’re wired for deep thinking or more of a heart‑first believer, this conversation will sharpen your mind and strengthen your faith. Want to be a guest on The Valiant Forge Podcast? Send Mark Osborne a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17432638464878159623a121d Apologize Without Apologizing: A Philosophical Defense of the Biblical Worldview: Libby, David: 9798896941651: Amazon.com: Books Support the show

    47 min
  8. When Success Isn’t Enough: Escaping Achievement Addiction with Dr. Jack

    JAN 7

    When Success Isn’t Enough: Escaping Achievement Addiction with Dr. Jack

    Send a text Father wounds, achievement addiction, Christian identity, and men’s transformation — Dr. Jack shares how success, pain, and faith shaped the mountain within every man. In this powerful episode, Dr. Jack reveals the hidden story behind a life that looked wildly successful on the outside — global travel, elite athletes, business success — yet was driven for decades by a deep father wound and an addiction to achievement. He opens up about hitting rock bottom alone in a hospital room, the mentors who shaped him, the sentence that changed his life, and the long journey from intellectual belief to a living faith. We explore adoption, climbing Kilimanjaro with his son, healing the father wound, and the spiritual mountains men avoid because they’re terrified of what they’ll find at the top. If you’ve ever felt unseen, not enough, or exhausted from performing, this conversation will speak directly to your soul. Jack Groppel: Leadership Coaching & Personal Development Mountains Within: A Life of Achievement, a Quest for Meaning, and the Mountain that Changed Everything - Kindle edition by Groppel, Jack. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. Jack Groppel - YouTube The Valiant Forge - YouTube Want to be a guest on The Valiant Forge Podcast? Send Mark Osborne a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17432638464878159623a121d Support the show

    52 min
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A Podcast for Men Being Shaped by Struggle and Strengthened by ScriptureAbout the Show:The Valiant Forge is where Christian men come to get real. Hosted by Mark Osborne — a husband, father, grandfather, and servant-leader — this podcast is a space for men who want to leave a legacy that lasts. Each episode is a raw, unfiltered conversation around faith, fatherhood, failure, and forgiveness. No perfection here — just honest stories, hard-earned wisdom, and the kind of truth that sharpens iron. Whether you’re leading a young family or guiding the next generation as a grandfather, this is your

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  • Creator
    Mark Osborne
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
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    © 2026 The Valiant Forge
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