Finding Friends and Faith in Unlikely Places with Wayne Francis

The Hallmarks of True Friendship—and Leadership, with Matt Garner

Last week’s episode of The Redeemed Man introduced our audience to Matt Garner, The Redeemed’s new director of groups and leader development, by giving him the chance to tell his backstory—an outwardly successful but secretly hollow life that was turned around by rediscovering his faith with his wife and family. This week founder Paul Amos talks with Matt about his present—how he first got connected with The Redeemed, what his new role entails, and what he’s learned about real male friendship and leadership that he’s excited to be sharing with other men in need of direction. Segments/chapters 0:00 Intro/The importance of true community with other men 4:52 How Matt got involved with The Redeemed 8:19 How Matt’s concept of male friendship has changed 14:13 “When God really wants to use you, he’s gonna have to break you” 16:56 Matt’s current role with The Redeemed 21:11 What holds men back from taking on leadership roles 25:20 Closing thoughts: What’s YOUR next step? Find community, deepen your faith, join the brotherhood for free today at theredeemed.com/join [http://www.theredeemed.com/join]. Visit The Redeemed [https://theredeemed.com/]'s website for downloadable discussion question sets,  show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony. Join our Exclusive Newsletter [https://theredeemed.com/]: Signup today https://theredeemed.com/and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources! The Redeemed [https://theredeemed.com/] is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles. * Have a redemption story? Share your redemption story here. [https://theredeemed.com/my-redemption-story/] * Interested in being a guest on our podcast?   Email Nate@theredeemed.com Follow The Redeemed on Social Media:  * Podcast [https://theredeemedman.buzzsprout.com/share] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@theredeemed5219] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RedeemedMen/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/redeemedmen/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-redeemed/] * Twitter  [https://twitter.com/redeemed_men]

God Wastes Nothing, with Matt Garner

If all you did was look at Matt Garner’s résumé, you might think he had life all figured out—a decade in executive leadership at AT&T, a successful consulting firm, multiple entrepreneurial business ventures. Yet he says he was still living in “grayness” because the things that should’ve felt fulfilling didn’t, and he felt disconnected from those with whom he should’ve been closest. But thanks to his wife reintroducing him to faith and providing a living example of God’s grace, Matt and his family are living for the Lord and thriving—and Matt has recently joined The Redeemed as our new director of groups and leader development. Matt tells his story of redemption in part one of his conversation with ministry founder Paul Amos. Segments/chapters 0:00 Intro/Matt’s unfulfilling life before Jesus 5:05 How Matt’s wife reintroduced him to faith 10:25 The ways Matt’s life changed once he understood the concept of grace 13:19 Matt’s advice for men trying to take the first step toward restoration 16:12 How Matt’s return to faith affected his entire household 20:29 Confronting the fear of proclaiming God’s word Find community, deepen your faith, join the brotherhood for free today at theredeemed.com/join [http://www.theredeemed.com/join]. Visit The Redeemed [https://theredeemed.com/]'s website for downloadable discussion question sets,  show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony. Join our Exclusive Newsletter [https://theredeemed.com/]: Signup today https://theredeemed.com/and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources! The Redeemed [https://theredeemed.com/] is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles. * Have a redemption story? Share your redemption story here. [https://theredeemed.com/my-redemption-story/] * Interested in being a guest on our podcast?   Email Nate@theredeemed.com Follow The Redeemed on Social Media:  * Podcast [https://theredeemedman.buzzsprout.com/share] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@theredeemed5219] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RedeemedMen/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/redeemedmen/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-redeemed/] * Twitter  [https://twitter.com/redeemed_men]

Staying Grounded While a Music Career Takes Off with Cade Thompson

When people find out that Cade Thompson signed a Nashville record contract at the age of just 18, they sometimes assume he’s led a charmed life. But as many blessings as Cade has received over the course of his still-young music career, there have been setbacks and frustrations too. Fortunately, through prayer and the guidance of caring mentors, he’s been able to learn valuable lessons from those challenges about faith, love, and staying grounded. Cade shares some of those lessons with Nate Dewberry in this week’s episode, along with reflections on his upbringing in South Dakota, the inspiration behind a couple of his biggest hits, and what green room snacks he’s powerless to resist. Segments/chapters 0:00 Intro/Cade’s early love of music 1:26 Cade’s rapid rise in the music industry—and a big setback 5:26 The life rhythms and mentors that have kept Cade grounded 11:19 A newly married man looks back at singlehood 16:16 Cade talks about his latest single, “That’s What the Cross Is For” 21:06 Cade witnesses God working in the life of one of his young fans 23:42 Looking ahead and looking back 28:39 Cade’s work with a youth group at a local church 31:10 Closing thoughts (and favorite snacks) Find community, deepen your faith, join the brotherhood for free today at theredeemed.com/join [http://www.theredeemed.com/join]. Visit The Redeemed [https://theredeemed.com/]'s website for downloadable discussion question sets,  show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony. Join our Exclusive Newsletter [https://theredeemed.com/]: Signup today https://theredeemed.com/and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources! The Redeemed [https://theredeemed.com/] is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles. * Have a redemption story? Share your redemption story here. [https://theredeemed.com/my-redemption-story/] * Interested in being a guest on our podcast?   Email Nate@theredeemed.com Follow The Redeemed on Social Media:  * Podcast [https://theredeemedman.buzzsprout.com/share] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@theredeemed5219] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RedeemedMen/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/redeemedmen/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-redeemed/] * Twitter  [https://twitter.com/redeemed_men]

Be Willing to Be Broken with Mark Fuller

Mark Fuller has been forced to question his identity at two major junctures in his life—first when he was released from the Colorado Rockies in 1996, and again when he was fired as Auburn’s pitching coach and recruiting director in 2004. When he stopped putting his identity in baseball and started putting it in discipleship of the Lord, though, life became a lot more clear. Now a life coach and published author, Mark talks with Nate Dewberry this week about mature manhood, owning one’s mistakes, and why the ability to admit one’s brokenness is so vital to effective leadership and success in life. Segments/chapters 0:00 Intro/Mark’s baseball background 1:41 Mark’s struggle for identity after two big career setbacks 5:30 The importance, and the rewards, of being present as a father 8:19 Mark’s spiritual journey with his wife 16:16 Being a man means putting aside victimhood and owning your mistakes 18:38 Mark’s new book about fatherhood and his advice for divorced dads 26:20 Why “brokenness” is so important to being a successful man 28:17 Maintaining meaningful, honest, open male friendships 36:48 What Mark has learned from his international mission trips 41:06 The spiritual life of an empty-nester 46:03 Closing thoughts on manhood and purpose Find community, deepen your faith, join the brotherhood for free today at theredeemed.com/join [http://www.theredeemed.com/join]. Visit The Redeemed [https://theredeemed.com/]'s website for downloadable discussion question sets,  show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony. Join our Exclusive Newsletter [https://theredeemed.com/]: Signup today https://theredeemed.com/and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources! The Redeemed [https://theredeemed.com/] is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles. * Have a redemption story? Share your redemption story here. [https://theredeemed.com/my-redemption-story/] * Interested in being a guest on our podcast?   Email Nate@theredeemed.com Follow The Redeemed on Social Media:  * Podcast [https://theredeemedman.buzzsprout.com/share] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@theredeemed5219] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RedeemedMen/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/redeemedmen/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-redeemed/] * Twitter  [https://twitter.com/redeemed_men]

Finding Friends and Faith in Unlikely Places with Wayne Francis

Having grown up during hip-hop’s birth and early years in the Bronx, Wayne Francis is an unabashed fan of, and advocate for, all things New York. But the lessons he’s learned about faith and friendships will resonate with men in big cities and small towns alike, regardless of their race or background. Wayne shares some of those lessons with Nate Dewberry this week, including the different “depths” of male friendships and why it’s good to have a variety of all of them in your life; the blessings that come from hard work and an entrepreneurial spirit; and the importance of having relationships with non-believers—as well as a plan for getting those relationships started without pressure or pretense. Segments/chapters 0:00 Passing important values along to the next generation 4:13 The challenges and rewards of leading a diverse church congregation 8:42 Wayne’s thoughts and observations on male friendships 14:42 Engaging with those from a different faith, or no faith at all 20:20 Wayne’s upbringing as an immigrant in the Bronx 24:56 Grand Central Station and Wayne’s definition of redemption 27:32 A difficult season of life and how God guided Wayne through it Find community, deepen your faith, join the brotherhood for free today at theredeemed.com/join [http://www.theredeemed.com/join]. Visit The Redeemed [https://theredeemed.com/]'s website for downloadable discussion question sets,  show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony. Join our Exclusive Newsletter [https://theredeemed.com/]: Signup today https://theredeemed.com/and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources! The Redeemed [https://theredeemed.com/] is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles. * Have a redemption story? Share your redemption story here. [https://theredeemed.com/my-redemption-story/] * Interested in being a guest on our podcast?   Email Nate@theredeemed.com Follow The Redeemed on Social Media:  * Podcast [https://theredeemedman.buzzsprout.com/share] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@theredeemed5219] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RedeemedMen/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/redeemedmen/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-redeemed/] * Twitter  [https://twitter.com/redeemed_men]