The New Adam Podcast w/ Man in the Mirror

Ep. 29 | A Conversation with Brett Clemmer and Pat Morley

In this eye-opening episode, Man in the Mirror founder, Pat Morley sits down with Brett to unpack startling new research on the state of young men in America in 2026. As the cultural landscape shifts, the data reveals a generation of "Builders" (men aged 20–45) facing a silent crisis of isolation, screen addiction, and a fundamental questioning of what it even means to be a man. Brett shares highlights from the latest State of Young Men report, revealing statistics that Pat describes as "staggering" and "heartbreaking." They move beyond the numbers to discuss how the church can pivot from "come and be discipled" to "go and make disciples."

Ep. 28 | Stop Preaching TED Talks: Real Sermons, Life Updates | with Jake Corn

In this episode, Ryan Reeves and Jake Corn sit down to diagnose why so much modern preaching leaves men entirely unfed. We break down the crucial difference between "Topical" sermons (cherry-picking verses to fit a pre-determined theme) and "Exegetical" sermons (letting the ancient text dictate the message, even when it's uncomfortable). Beyond the pulpit, Ryan and Jake catch up on the current "terrain" of real life—navigating the heavy transitions of the spring season and how to build actual, grounded habits for Easter that go beyond wearing a pastel shirt on Sunday morning.

Ep. 27 | The War for Men: Luke Detraz on Identity, Father Wounds, and Rebuilding the Internal Map

In this episode, Ryan Reeves sits down with Luke Detraz, founder of Field & Faith, to discuss the tectonic shifts facing men in 2026. Luke shares his personal journey from navigating identity wounds to the mission behind his new book, The War for Men. We dive deep into why so many men today feel "functionally invisible" in their own social circles. Luke argues that rebuilding a man starts from the inside out—addressing the "Generational Ghosts"  and the father wounds that often dictate our modern tensions. Whether you are navigating a career transition, family loss, or the weight of isolation, this conversation provides a tactical map for finding your footing again.   #ManInTheMirror #TheWarForMen #LukeDetraz #FieldAndFaith #Masculinity #Fatherhood #Identity #Faith #Brotherhood #PersonalGrowth #Legacy

Ep. 26 | How a 40 Year Old Looks Back at 20

What would you say to your 20-year-old self if you could sit across the table from him today? In this episode, Ryan and Jake dive into the "weird" and transformative decade of the 40s—an age where the body starts to remind you it’s not invincible, but the soul starts to find its footing. From the physical realization that you can no longer assemble furniture on the floor without a week of neck pain, to the spiritual shift from ambition to legacy, this conversation explores what it means to truly mature as a man of faith.

Ep. 25 | Honeymoon to Hospice

What does it look like to "stress test" your character before saying "I do"? In this deeply personal episode, Ryan and Brett explore the reality of marriage in your 40s, where "potential" is replaced by honesty, and compatibility is proven in the aisles of a tile store. Ryan opens up about his recent wedding and the "relieved" feeling of finding a partner who levels his life, but the celebration is met with a sudden, somber turn: the passing of his father just weeks later. From the complexities of dating as a "thrift store find" to a moving tribute to the "stay-putness" of the Boomer generation, this conversation is a raw look at the structures of love, the weight of grief, and the quiet virtues of the men who came before us.