Real Christian Manhood: The Power of Intentional Fatherhood

Real Christian Manhood: The Power of Intentional Fatherhood

This Father's Day, Roy Wooten is joined by Dr. Mike Ayers—author, educator, pastor, and founder of FatherFriend.net—to explore the power of intentional fatherhood. Drawing from his own story and years of experience, Dr.Mike shares practical wisdom on being present, leading with purpose, and loving your children well through every stage of life. 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.

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.