A podcast for men who refuse to stay stuck. The Valiant Forge is where Christian men come to be shaped — not by the patterns of this world, but by the renewing work of God.Hosted by Mark Osborne — husband, father, grandfather, and servant‑leader — this podcast speaks to men who are tired of drifting and ready to live with clarity, conviction, and purpose. Every episode is a steady, honest conversation about faith, fatherhood, failure, and the formation God works in the fire.No hype. No perfection. No pretending.Just real stories, biblical truth, and the kind of wisdom that sharpens iron.If y...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 10:07
We're constantly told to love ourselves, choose ourselves, and put ourselves first. But Jesus said to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Him. So does following…
Sep 25, 2026 · 40:56
What happens when a Baptist pastor leaves the pulpit for the FBI? Eric Robinson shares the strain that led to that decision, the surprising ways his pastoral experience helped…
Sep 23, 2026 · 49:58
Mick Wienholt survived an avalanche that caused severe head injuries and required emergency brain surgery. He called his survival a miracle, but says he gave God only…
Sep 21, 2026 · 13:57
“Become the man God has called you to be.” It’s a phrase we hear at men’s conferences, in church, and on Christian podcasts—but what does it actually mean? In this Valiant…
Sep 18, 2026 · 45:48
Fear, lust, anger, and pride can disguise themselves as ambition, strength, and success. Dr. Dave Jones explains how Christian men can identify these toxic motivators, build…
Sep 16, 2026 · 41:56
For years, Alex Horton described himself as a chameleon. He adapted to whoever was around him because he didn’t know who he really was. His earliest understanding of Christianity…
Sep 14, 2026 · 7:54
What does surrender actually look like? And what does biblical masculinity mean? Those are two questions I get asked regularly, and I’m beginning to think they may have the same…
Sep 11, 2026 · 48:55
When Dustin Kleinschmidt could no longer see a path forward as a lead pastor, God gave him one clear instruction: “You serve and trust Me to provide.” After more than 25 years in…
Sep 9, 2026 · 46:08
Why are so many men confused about who they're supposed to be? David Savage joins Mark Osborne to talk about biblical manhood, pride, isolation, renewing the mind, mentorship,…
Sep 7, 2026 · 47:26
What can 250 personal testimonies teach us about the character of God—and what happens when obedience requires us to surrender something good? This week, Valiant Monday looks a…
Sep 4, 2026 · 52:38
At 23, Weston Brandon lost his wife while their premature son was still in the NICU. Weston shares how he wrestled with anger toward God, recognized his emotional distance from…
Sep 2, 2026 · 54:19
How do you know when someone claiming to speak for God is actually speaking for God? Jason Johnson joins me for a conversation about biblical discernment, false teaching,…
Aug 31, 2026 · 9:01
The things you've believed about yourself may describe your past or your circumstances—but they don't get the final word on your identity. In this Valiant Monday, Mark looks at…
Aug 28, 2026 · 57:00
Terrence Rotering is the author of The Chronicles of Trinian , a ten-book Christian fantasy and science-fiction epic exploring faith, spiritual warfare, duty, legacy, eternity,…
Aug 26, 2026 · 41:27
Recognizing an open door is only the beginning. At some point, faith must become courage, and a man must decide whether he will step forward or allow fear to keep him standing…
Aug 24, 2026 · 12:14
Have you been waiting so long that you’ve started wondering whether God forgot about you? God isn’t late simply because He hasn’t revealed His timing. But waiting faithfully…
Aug 21, 2026 · 39:33
Trauma can shape how a man sees himself without revealing who he truly is. Yusef Marshall—known publicly as MistaYu—grew up navigating violence, drugs, gangs and instability in…
Aug 19, 2026 · 44:38
For 20 years, Wesley Farnsworth hid a pornography addiction while continuing to attend church, serve, and appear to have everything together. Growing up as a pastor’s kid taught…
Aug 17, 2026 · 21:05
You believe God forgives—but why do you keep returning to the same sin? In this Valiant Monday, Mark Osborne explores the cycle of temptation, guilt, repentance, and relapse.…
Aug 13, 2026 · 52:17
Moral injury is more than guilt over doing something wrong. It is the deep spiritual and emotional wound that can leave someone believing they are unlovable, irredeemable, and…
Aug 10, 2026 · 15:29
Why do grown men still throw tantrums, slam doors, withdraw, or make everyone around them feel their anger? Growing older happens automatically. Emotional maturity doesn’t. In…
Aug 6, 2026 · 51:43
Many Christian men struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, and emotional pain—but remain silent because they believe asking for help is a sign of weakness. Dr. Oluwole…
Aug 3, 2026 · 13:48
Sometimes we call ourselves stuck because it sounds better than admitting we’re avoiding the work. In this Valiant Monday, Mark honestly examines his struggle with fitness and…
Jul 30, 2026 · 1:13:34
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a man loses everything... and discovers that the answer wasn't trying harder, but finally surrendering? In this episode of The Valiant Forge ,…
Jul 28, 2026 · 12:09
Send us Fan Mail What if the most dangerous season of your life didn't look like failure—but success? In this deeply personal episode, Mark Osborne imagines sitting across from…
Jul 23, 2026 · 41:54
Send us Fan Mail How do you live out your faith at work without becoming "that guy" in the office? In this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast , Mark Osborne sits down with Tom…
Jul 20, 2026 · 9:16
Send us Fan Mail Most people think Jonah ran because he was afraid. He wasn't. Jonah knew exactly what God wanted him to do—he simply didn't want to do it. In this episode of The…
Jul 16, 2026 · 48:14
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a man reaches the end of himself and cries out, "Jesus, if You're real..." David Ebel knows. Born with 21 birth defects, bullied throughout…
Jul 13, 2026 · 9:23
Send us Fan Mail Everyone remembers David defeating Goliath. But what if his greatest battle came years later... after the victories... after he became king? In this episode of…
Jul 9, 2026 · 56:37
Send us Fan Mail Most Christians have prayed the Lord's Prayer hundreds of times. But have you ever stopped to consider what you're actually praying when you say, "Your Kingdom…
Jul 6, 2026 · 15:05
Send us Fan Mail Most men don't wake up one morning intending to sabotage their lives. It happens one compromise at a time. In this episode of The Valiant Forge , we examine the…
Jul 2, 2026 · 1:05:20
Send us Fan Mail What if you've been praying the Lord's Prayer your entire life... but never stopped to consider what Jesus actually meant? In this episode of The Valiant Forge ,…
Jun 29, 2026 · 14:15
Send us Fan Mail Why do so many Christian men struggle with feeling like they're not enough? In this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast , we're continuing the Broken Men,…
Jun 25, 2026 · 49:22
Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to build a life that lasts? In this episode, Mark Osborne welcomes author Maury Wood to discuss his new book, Built to Last . Their…
Jun 22, 2026 · 12:03
Send us Fan Mail Christian men, biblical masculinity, discipleship, spiritual growth, Christian leadership, faith, brotherhood, accountability, and iron sharpens iron. Am I…
Jun 18, 2026 · 15:27
Send us Fan Mail What comes to mind when you think about God as Father? For some, it's love, protection, and guidance. For others, it's a much more complicated question. In this…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:07:02
Send us Fan Mail What happens when the path you're pursuing isn't the path God intended for you? In this episode of The Valiant Forge, Mark sits down with author, photographer,…
Jun 11, 2026 · 48:20
Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to become a man? In this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, I welcome back Dr. Stephen Phinney to discuss his book, Why So Many Men Still…
Jun 8, 2026 · 16:10
Send us Fan Mail Most self-help advice tells us to trust ourselves, follow our hearts, believe in our instincts, and create our own truth. The Bible teaches something very…
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:00:20
Send us Fan Mail Mark Wood spent decades running from God. Raised in church and surrounded by faith, he eventually built a successful career, pursued his own path, and left much…
Jun 1, 2026 · 9:34
Send us Fan Mail I wanted a testimony without scars. I wish I could tell you I made it through forty plus years of following God without betrayal, without hiding, without major…
May 28, 2026 · 1:11:04
Send us Fan Mail What does real freedom actually look like? Reginald Hicks spent 30 years behind prison walls after a life-altering decision changed the course of his life. But…
May 26, 2026 · 18:42
Send us Fan Mail We say things like: "I'm my father's son." "That's how I was raised." "I'm just not that kind of guy." But what if some of the things we call generational curses…
May 21, 2026 · 58:25
Send us Fan Mail What happens when your faith is tested by the kind of loss most people hope they'll never face? Mark sits down with James Moffitt , host of Father's Refuge , to…
May 18, 2026 · 16:49
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a man loses self-control? In this Valiant Monday episode, Mark Osborne breaks down Proverbs 25:28 and explores why self-control is more than…
May 14, 2026 · 46:44
Send us Fan Mail Father wounds, rejection, identity, and the moment Jesus breaks through — this powerful conversation with Eric Stephens shows how God rebuilds a man from the…
May 12, 2026 · 16:44
Send us Fan Mail Christian men are starving for purpose, brotherhood, and the presence of God. In this episode of The Valiant Forge, Mark Osborne explores what truly makes a man…
May 7, 2026 · 52:55
Send us Fan Mail When God lifts the weight off a man’s shoulders, He often hands him a mission. In this episode, Steven “Wade” Cunningham shares the moment everything changed for…
May 4, 2026 · 14:27
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark shares the story he avoided recording for over a year — the story of how Christ called him out of hiding, confronted his ego, and named him…
Apr 30, 2026 · 47:04
Send us Fan Mail Most Christian men don’t realize how deeply their physical life is shaping their spiritual life — or how much their lack of self‑worth is draining everything…
Apr 27, 2026 · 18:13
Send us Fan Mail Most men never draw the line in the sand. Joshua did — at the end of his life, scarred and weathered, standing before men who still had idols hidden in their…
Apr 23, 2026 · 1:03:51
Send us Fan Mail A powerful conversation about the choices that shape a man’s life, spiritual transformation, Bible prophecy, and the moment that split Joshua “Branch” Isole’s…
Apr 20, 2026 · 18:35
Send us Fan Mail Most men don’t realize how easy it is to drift spiritually, mentally, and emotionally — until something breaks. In my case, it was subtle depression, a mild…
Apr 16, 2026 · 54:19
Send us Fan Mail Marine veteran Mark Delfini shares raw recovery from rock bottom, marriage crisis, and faith‑driven leadership. Christian podcast on men’s mental health,…
Apr 13, 2026 · 16:40
Send us Fan Mail In this Valiant Monday episode, Mark breaks down what Paul actually meant when he wrote “renew your mind” in Romans 12:2 — and why most men misunderstand it.…
Apr 9, 2026 · 47:05
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation with Pastor Phil Tague, we dig into what it means to move from airbrushed Christianity to covenant faith. We talk about why so many men…
Apr 6, 2026 · 17:21
Send us Fan Mail This week I’m talking about something that’s been sitting heavy on my heart: the decisions we make as men, and how Romans 12:2 is the starting point for all of…
Apr 2, 2026 · 1:06:42
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Matt Kutz brings a powerful and practical look at biblical masculinity, contextual intelligence, and what it means for Christian men to lead with clarity,…
Mar 30, 2026 · 10:45
Send us Fan Mail A man without direction drifts — and I’ve lived that. In this Holy Week solo episode, we look at the clarity Jesus carried into His final days and how that same…
Mar 26, 2026 · 40:34
Send us Fan Mail in this powerful conversation, Alex Sanfilippo , founder of PodMatch, shares the raw and honest story of how God met him at rock bottom and rebuilt his identity…
Mar 19, 2026 · 49:13
Send us Fan Mail Jake Doberenz grew up in the church, armed with theology, certainty, and the confidence of a teenager who believed he had everything figured out. But college…
Mar 11, 2026 · 1:02:15
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Stephen Finney's truly inspirational story shows how one can overcome adversity through faith. His journey, marked by a profound spiritual awakening and…
Mar 5, 2026 · 59:05
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful conversation, Mark sits down with Ryan Reichert — retired Army lieutenant colonel, author, and founder of Our Protector LLC — to unpack a story…
Feb 26, 2026 · 35:55
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Feb 19, 2026 · 38:16
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Feb 11, 2026 · 45:36
Send us Fan Mail Former Navy chaplain Greg Woodard joins Mark to share the blueprint strong men follow to stay whole — relationally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.…
Feb 5, 2026 · 51:26
Send us Fan Mail 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.…
Jan 28, 2026 · 42:13
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Jan 22, 2026 · 48:26
Send us Fan Mail Christian men struggling with faith, obedience, and spiritual drift need this conversation. Jake Giffen shares how taking possession through obedience, not…
Jan 14, 2026 · 47:03
Send us Fan Mail Christian apologetics, God’s existence, philosophy, and worldview collide in this powerful conversation with David Libby about why believing in God isn’t…
Jan 7, 2026 · 51:45
Send us Fan Mail Father wounds, achievement addiction, Christian identity, and men’s transformation — Dr. Jack shares how success, pain, and faith shaped the mountain within…
Dec 31, 2025 · 22:06
Send us Fan Mail As I look back on this year, God reminded me of something powerful: The places that feel small, ordinary, or overlooked are often the very places He’s asking us…
Dec 24, 2025 · 45:05
Send us Fan Mail This episode is personal. I’m sitting down with my dad to talk about the night he finally said yes to God, and how that single decision changed the direction of…
Dec 18, 2025 · 43:46
Send us Fan Mail In part 2 of this special Best Of episode, Mark brings together the most powerful answers to his signature question — inspired by 1 Samuel 22 — about what men…
Dec 11, 2025 · 32:26
Send us Fan Mail in this special Best Of episode, Mark brings together the most powerful answers to his signature question — inspired by 1 Samuel 22 — about what men would say to…
Dec 4, 2025 · 56:54
Send us Fan Mail in this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, TS Wright shares his journey of visions, discipleship, and bold faith. From receiving divine visions in 2003 to…
Nov 26, 2025 · 1:02:27
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark sits down with Chad for a raw and enriching conversation about how Christian men can steward their money, their time, and their mission…
Nov 19, 2025 · 56:12
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Mark sits down with Eric to explore what it really means to become a godly man, a present father, and a spiritual leader in the home. Eric…
Nov 12, 2025 · 46:10
Send us Fan Mail 🎙 Episode Description (Podcast Platform Copy) What happens when faith meets film? In this episode, Craig Dehut — co-founder and CEO of Appian Media — shares how…
Nov 5, 2025 · 54:49
Send us Fan Mail Two years ago, Victor Anderson was a man wrecked by the world. Then God stepped in. In this powerful episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast , Victor shares his…
Oct 29, 2025 · 51:09
Send us Fan Mail When former Army officer Nick Filoni hung up his uniform after 13 years of service, he thought he’d lost everything that defined him — courage, purpose, even…
Oct 24, 2025 · 1:22:25
Send us Fan Mail In this soul-stirring conversation, Tom Snow shares his 40-year wilderness journey through ministry, burnout, spiritual dryness, and eventual restoration. From…
Oct 22, 2025 · 57:06
Send us Fan Mail Tom Snow’s testimony is a spiritual epic — a journey through guilt, grief, supernatural visions, and divine healing. After losing his mother to cancer, Tom…
Oct 17, 2025 · 57:13
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a man with nothing left finds himself face-to-face with God? In this gripping and emotional interview, we sit down with Dustin—a former…
Oct 13, 2025 · 36:37
Send us Fan Mail Dan Parr’s voice may sound like it was made for radio — because it was. But his true calling came when he turned that gift toward Scripture. In this powerful…
Oct 8, 2025 · 47:52
Send us Fan Mail In this deeply honest and spiritually charged conversation, Mark sits down with worship leader and founder of Worship Ministry Training, Alex Enfiedjian.…
Oct 3, 2025 · 44:04
Send us Fan Mail What happens when success crumbles and pain becomes the catalyst for purpose? In this powerful conversation, Robert Bass—former athlete, mechanic, and personal…
Oct 1, 2025 · 1:01:17
Send us Fan Mail Can faith and fitness truly shape a man’s identity? In this powerful episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, host Mark Osborne sits down with Mark Oxer—author,…
Sep 26, 2025 · 58:21
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, Mark sits down with Richard Walsh, founder of Sharpen the Spear coaching, to unpack what it means to be forged into…
Sep 24, 2025 · 33:39
Send us Fan Mail Dorsey Ross was born with a rare birth defect and told he wouldn’t survive—but God had other plans. In this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, Dorsey shares…
Sep 19, 2025 · 42:34
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, I sit down with author and coach Robert Hunt to unpack what real accountability looks like—from broken church groups to personal…
Sep 12, 2025 · 51:24
Send us Fan Mail Alan C. Paul joins Mark Osborne for a powerful conversation on faith, creativity, and the realities of working in secular spaces as a Christian artist. Alan…
Sep 5, 2025 · 57:46
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark Osborne sits down with Christian Stewardship coach Scott Maderer to unpack the puzzle of purpose. From mastering your time, talents, and…
Aug 26, 2025 · 51:19
Send us Fan Mail n this powerful episode, Jason Heinritz shares his journey from chasing worldly success to becoming a spiritual warrior for Christ. We dive into his personal…
Aug 24, 2025 · 11:17
Send us Fan Mail 📖 **Proverbs 24:16 reminds us that even the righteous fall—but they rise again.** In today’s devotional, Mark Osborne shares a raw, unscripted reflection on…
Aug 22, 2025 · 54:31
Send us Fan Mail In this raw and powerful conversation, Mark sits down with Joey to hear his story of addiction, recovery, and redemption through Christ. Joey shares what it…
Aug 15, 2025 · 51:28
Send us Fan Mail James Early shares his journey from leading Bible studies in a federal prison to inspiring thousands worldwide through The Bible Speaks to You podcast. Discover…
Aug 8, 2025 · 43:22
Send us Fan Mail In this raw and redemptive episode, Mark sits down with veteran Cole Grace to unpack the unseen battles men face long after the uniform comes off. From suicidal…
Jul 29, 2025 · 45:48
Send us Fan Mail Description: At 80 years old, Pastor Mike Bayer — lovingly known as “Old Mike” — isn’t slowing down. He’s just getting started. In this episode of The Valiant…
Jul 24, 2025 · 38:49
Send us Fan Mail In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Mark sits down with author Brad Church to talk about the inner war every Christian man faces — the fight between flesh…
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