Are Young Men Returning to the Church?

Are Young Men Returning to the Church?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1971929/fan_mail/new] In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete and Zach look at a new report from Man in the Mirror and the Institute of Men and Religion about the state of young men in America. While recent conversations have focused on the struggles facing men today, this episode explores a more hopeful possibility: that young men may be reaching a hinge point. Pete and Zach discuss why many men have felt disconnected from the church, why some churches have failed to speak to men in practical and meaningful ways, and why a renewed hunger for the sacred, for virtue, for brotherhood, and for spiritual formation may be emerging. The conversation also explores the limits of endless content, the influence of the manosphere, the need for gospel centered clarity, and why men need more than information. They need relationships, older mentors, spiritual direction, and a vision for manhood rooted in Christ. This episode is a call for churches and men to recognize the moment we are in and respond with courage, truth, and hope. You can download a copy of the 2026 report here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1v2qq32du931g5tpja783/The-State-of-Young-Men-in-America-2026.pdf?rlkey=qp9e8vk1odmhhxkr3jf5pvpg7&dl=0

Men and Physical Health

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1971929/fan_mail/new] Men are facing a physical health crisis, and it is not just a medical issue. It is a spiritual, relational, and missional issue too. In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, we talk about why physical health matters for men who want to stay engaged in their families, churches, communities, and calling. This conversation looks at rising concerns like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, poor sleep, sedentary habits, and unhealthy relationships with food. But the heart of the episode is not shame. It is stewardship. Men are body and soul, and what happens in the body affects energy, discipline, service, spiritual growth, and long term faithfulness. The challenge is simple: get in shape, stay in shape, never get out of shape. Not because physical training is ultimate, but because men are needed in the fight. Your body is a gift from God, and taking care of it is one way to stay ready for the life, leadership, and mission He has placed before you.

Why Young Men Need Real Brotherhood

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1971929/fan_mail/new] In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones talk about the mental health, loneliness, social media pressure, and spiritual challenges facing Gen Z men today. They discuss why so many young men feel isolated, why asking for help can feel like weakness, and how performative masculinity often keeps men from being honest about what is really going on inside. This conversation is also a call to older men in the church. Pete and Jayson challenge mature Christian men to remember what it was like to be young, to stop coasting through the second half of life, and to intentionally invest in the next generation. For younger men, the message is clear: you are not alone, you are needed, and the men of the church are here for you. FORGE exists to build great men as God defines greatness. If you are a young man who feels disconnected, or an older man wondering how to make a difference, this episode is an important reminder that it takes a man to build a man.

Why Every Man Needs a Fire Team

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1971929/fan_mail/new] What does it look like for men to stop going it alone and start living with real brotherhood, trust, and spiritual purpose? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones talk about the importance of building a fire team: a small group of trusted brothers who help each other stay on mission, fight sin, pray faithfully, persevere through hard seasons, and grow into the men God calls them to be. They explore why isolation is so dangerous for men, what qualities matter most in the brothers you bring close, how grace creates honesty, and why biblical manhood was never meant to be lived in rugged individualism. This is a practical and deeply needed conversation for any man who wants to be known, strengthened, and sharpened by other godly men.

Should Christian Men Gamble?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1971929/fan_mail/new] In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones take on the growing issue of gambling, sports betting, and prediction markets through a biblical lens. As online betting becomes more accessible and more aggressively aimed at men, they discuss why gambling can be so appealing, why it can become destructive so quickly, and why Christian men must treat it seriously. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and pastoral wisdom, Pete and Jayson explore the deeper heart issues behind gambling, including covetousness, the love of money, lack of stewardship, and the desire for quick gain. They also talk about addiction, conscience, the influence of modern culture, and the importance of accountability, confession, and wise boundaries. This is a direct and practical conversation for men who want to live with wisdom, resist being mastered by anything, and pursue biblical manhood in a world full of traps. If you have ever wondered whether gambling is just harmless fun or something more dangerous, this episode will challenge you to think carefully and live faithfully.