John Casey: Self-Compassion

Harry Swanson: From Unlovable to Beloved

In this episode, Andy Spell sits down with Harry Swanson to share his journey from woundedness to healing. After years of carrying the childhood belief that he was unlovable, Harry found himself at a crossroads that led him to The Crucible Project. Through his story, Harry explores how our deepest wounds can shape our relationships, our identity, and our walk with God—and how healing begins when we allow God to meet us in those places. This is a powerful conversation about hope, transformation, and discovering what it means to be deeply loved. Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: * Radical honesty and grace * Spiritual growth * Discipleship * Mentorship * Personal development * Life transformation * Christian men's ministry * Christian women's ministry * Faith-based retreat Discover our other resources: Our Main Website [https://thecrucibleproject.org/] Our Blog [https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/] Online Life Coaching [https://thecrucibleproject.org/coaching/] Christian Men's Retreats [https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/] Christian Women's Retreats [https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/] All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.

Bob Locascio: The Hidden Need for Affirmation in Leadership

What if the greatest challenge to your leadership isn't a lack of skill, experience, or vision—but an unmet need for affirmation? In this episode, Tim Rush sits down with longtime Crucible Project leader Bob Locascio to explore how woundedness and the desire for approval can quietly shape the way we lead. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, Bob shares his personal journey of recognizing unhealthy patterns, learning to receive feedback, and discovering what it means to lead from joy rather than fear. Together, they discuss the importance of inner work, servant leadership, and why safe leaders never stop growing. Whether you lead in your family, workplace, church, or community, this conversation offers wisdom and encouragement for becoming a more authentic and life-giving leader. Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: * Radical honesty and grace * Spiritual growth * Discipleship * Mentorship * Personal development * Life transformation * Christian men's ministry * Christian women's ministry * Faith-based retreat Discover our other resources: Our Main Website [https://thecrucibleproject.org/] Our Blog [https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/] Online Life Coaching [https://thecrucibleproject.org/coaching/] Christian Men's Retreats [https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/] Christian Women's Retreats [https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/] All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.

The Trust Crisis: Why Men Struggle to Trust God, Others, and Themselves

In a culture where trust is increasingly fragile, Roy Wooten and Byron Myers explore how distrust impacts our relationships, leadership, faith, and sense of self. Discover practical steps for healing trust wounds and learn why biblical manhood is rooted in courageous trust rather than fear and control. Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: * Radical honesty and grace * Spiritual growth * Discipleship * Mentorship * Personal development * Life transformation * Christian men's ministry * Christian women's ministry * Faith-based retreat Discover our other resources: Our Main Website [https://thecrucibleproject.org/] Our Blog [https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/] Online Life Coaching [https://thecrucibleproject.org/coaching/] Christian Men's Retreats [https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/] Christian Women's Retreats [https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/] All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.

Kenny Johnston on Self-Loathing, Shame, and Healing

On this episode of The Crucible Project Podcast, host and pastor Andy Spell interviews Kenny Johnston about the painful effects of self-loathing and shame. Kenny shares how those struggles led him to feel worthless and invisible, and the conversation explores the emotional and spiritual impact of those beliefs. This episode offers a candid look at shame, identity, and the hope of healing. It is a meaningful conversation for anyone who has wrestled with self-judgment, feeling unloved, or believing they do not matter. Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: * Radical honesty and grace * Spiritual growth * Discipleship * Mentorship * Personal development * Life transformation * Christian men's ministry * Christian women's ministry * Faith-based retreat Discover our other resources: Our Main Website [https://thecrucibleproject.org/] Our Blog [https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/] Online Life Coaching [https://thecrucibleproject.org/coaching/] Christian Men's Retreats [https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/] Christian Women's Retreats [https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/] All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.

Jonathan Moynihan: Do the Work, Live Differently

Podcaster Armando Batista is joined by Jonathan Moynihan, Pastor of Mosaic Christian Church in Maryland. Jonathan shares his journey that resulted in him doing the work and living differently. For more information checkout TheCrucibleProject.org [https://www.thecrucibleproject.org/] As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power? Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity. Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: * Radical honesty and grace * Spiritual growth * Discipleship * Mentorship * Personal development * Life transformation * Christian men's ministry * Christian women's ministry * Faith-based retreat Discover our other resources: Our Main Website [https://thecrucibleproject.org/] Our Blog [https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/] Online Life Coaching [https://thecrucibleproject.org/coaching/] Christian Men's Retreats [https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/] Christian Women's Retreats [https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/] All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.