Iron Sharpens Iron

EP. 41 feat. Clint Watkins is here‼️ Clint shares their heart-breaking journey of losing their son Eli. "We just started limping along this line between life and loss, joy and sorrow. We love our son, we love Eli. There was just so much pain and devastation knowing we were going to lose him. We knew that his birth and death were likely to happen simultaneously. EP. 41 is brought to you by Friends of Angels.

EP. 40 is here‼️ Regi Campbell, Founder of Radical Mentoring, joins the podcast. We are honored to have Regi on the podcast, as he shares his wisdom and insight in how radically mentors men. Regi has personally invested in 144 men through a small group setting. The success of these groups led Regi to found Radical Mentoring. “The only love that's real is the love that's demonstrated. That means you are opening up your heart, you are telling them your ugly stuff. You are opening up your network to them. Everything I have is available to you because I love you. I want for you this flourishing relationship with Jesus, with your wife, with your kids and with your church.” EP. 40 is brought to you by YOU! Go to menofiron.org/sponsor to find out how to sponsor the next episode of the Men of Iron Podcast!

Tim Bohlke, Founder of Harbor Ministries, joins the podcast for EP. 39! We talk about the challenge of leadership, and how leaders often find themselves on a painfully difficult journey. Giving up out of frustration, doubt, loneliness, or simply exhaustion. Tim founded Harbor to give these men a change of pace, 20 strategic leaders at a time. To help men and leaders discover how to live with a rhythm that will allow them to leave a legacy and finish well. To search for your "thin places" moments where heaven and earth collide. "God loves risk takers, he's invited men and women throughout history, to take a step into the unknown." EP. 39 is brought to you by Utility Keystone Trailer Sales.

EP. 38 is here‼️ Benjamin Watson of the New England Patriots joins the podcast‼️ We talk about how his parents instilled in him a heart for serving at a young age, how YOU can make a difference in the world, and why the world needs more Godly men. **To find out more about Benjamin and Kirsten's foundation, The One More Foundation, go to thewatsonseven.com** "You can make a difference, start with one person. Ask God as you are reading scripture, what are the desires that he puts on your heart. When you see current events and read the news, what tugs at your heart? What are some things you can get involved with? What's your skill set and sphere of influence? Use that to serve the kingdom." EP. 38 is brought to you by Brothers of Merit. Inspiring men to seek brotherhood through Christ. Check out the podcast at brothersofmerit.com!

We had the honor of interviewing our co-worker Dave Towers for EP. 37! Dave has served on staff with Men of Iron as State Director in Pennsylvania for over 4 years. He has played an integral role in establishing new church partnerships, recruiting directors to lead Strong27™, and ultimately helping more men across the country get involved in 1-to-1 and micro group mentorships. *ANNOUNCEMENT: At the end of June Dave will be stepping down from his position with Men of Iron to pursue a new business endeavor in the real estate world. On EP. 37 we talk about what it looks like to leave well and finish strong when God calls you into a new season. We are grateful for Dave's openness to share his story. Thank you Dave for your heart for Christ, for your leadership, passion and sense of humor. Your deep desire to see everyone know Jesus is inspiring! EP. 37 is brought to you by Family Field Guide.

Brothers of Merit Co-Founders Taylor Dooley and Brandon Collier join the podcast for EP. 36! We talk about brotherhood and why it is so vital for men to do life together. As men we think we have to do it all on our own, and when we ultimately are NOT able to we see it as a weakness. Brothers of Merit believes that brotherhood, through Christ, allows men to become the best version of themselves and it helps find the encouragement, accountability, and challenge that every man needs. "No man wants to sit there and say hey I'm bad at this. Men don't want to share and display their vulnerabilities and weaknesses. But we need to do the complete opposite. You are stronger when you can talk about your weaknesses. That's why we need to surround ourselves with Godly men." EP. 36 is brought to you by Black Bear Leather.

Founder & CEO of Reach1, Markus McFolling joins the podcast for EP. 35! Markus shares his powerful testimony about overcoming adversity. From a career ending football injury to a subsequent 3-year battle with opioid abuse. Markus now uses his platform, at Reach1, to impact youth across the nation. "We make sure we are real in front of kids. I tell kids the hard parts of my life, even some of my current struggles. Because it helps them relate to you. When you get up in front of 100 kids and put it all out there. And tell them, here I am and I understand where you're at. I see it has much more of an impact." EP. 35 is brought to you by the ONE Center for Leadership. Go to onecentercanton.com for more info.

Missionary Ben Daubenspeck joins the podcast for EP. 34! Ben shares his story of how God rescued him from a life of abusing and dealing drugs to now serving as a missionary in Cusco, Peru with his wife Jayda. Ben talks about stepping outside of your comfort zone and following Jesus' Great Commission to "go and make disciples." Whether that's in your backyard or 3,000 miles away in Cusco, Peru. You can collow Ben and Jayda's journey at Transform Cusco. "Creating that space for converation that people can have the spiritual experience with Jesus just through you being where you're at and who you are. It's that's powerful. You don't need to go to another country to be a missionary, you can go to the grocery store and be a missionary." EP. 34 was brought to you by PennStro Leasing, LLC.

Pastor Ted Winsley, Philadelphia Eagles Team Chaplain and Pastor of The Family Church - New Jersey, joins the podcast for EP. 33! Pastor Ted discusses what it takes to get men off the sidelines and to start living out their true purpose as Godly leaders, husbands and fathers. We also talk about his role as Eagles Chaplain since 2001 and how faith has been an integral part of that team for decades. "When men see men winning in life. When men see other men operating in their gifts and not doing something they feel like they have to do, I think that's the greatest form of evangelism."

James Hall, Founder of Restoring Heroes Project, joins the podcast for EP. 32! We talk about the definition of biblical manhood and why men often choose the path of least resistance instead of facing the hard and difficult things in our way. "Being a leader is nothing to be afraid of. God has given us permission and empowered us to do so, if we lean on him." EP. 32 is brought to you by SUPPLY

Jeremy Austin Moyer, Student Pastor at TrueNorth Church, joins the podcast for EP. 31! We talk about his philosophy and approach for leading today's youth and how God is changing lives through Element Students in North Augusta, South Carolina. "Jesus almost always met a very real physical, emotional, relational need first and that led way to the spiritual. What's the number one thing a student needs in this world today? Many of them don't need a physical healing, it's a relational thing. If we can give students a place to belong, where they know that they're loved, that they're cared about, that will lead to a conversation about Jesus."

GiANT Worldwide Co-Founder Steve Cockram joins the podcast for EP. 30! We discuss the lost art of leadership, multiplying leaders and how the reward of multiplication is far greater than the cost. "It's too costly to multiply, it requires a lot of sacrifice, a lot of use of your resources that you don't have. It's usually discouraging at times. But the prize is worth the price. The return on that investment is the greatest thing I've ever done in my leadership life."

Founder of Dad Tired, Jerrad Lopes, joins the podcast for EP. 29! Jerrad talks about the beginnings of Dad Tired, and how they are equipping men to lead their families well. We discuss the reasons why men are checked out and how we as men need to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. "Men long for adventure. We want to do something that's bigger than us. Most guys don't know where to find that. And because they're not finding it, they look for it in dangerous places."

Brett Kolomyjec, Founder & CEO of Date Box joins the show for EP. 28! We talk about the story and vision behind Date Box, a monthly subscription service helping couples rediscover date night. Brett shares with us practical tips for being intentional with your spouse and carving out time for each other. "However it is as a couple that you need to realign, do it. Be open and honest in that time you have together with whatever that is and don't be afraid to take that conversation where it needs to go." EP. 28 is brought to you by Mill 72 Bake Shop & Cafe.

Aaron Barnett joins the show for EP. 27 and you do not want to miss this! Aaron shares his story with such authenticity and transparency. From depression to pornography addiction, Aaron's story shouts from the mountain top about the goodness and grace of Jesus Christ. Aaron shares his heart for people and is passionate about seeing men fight for freedom in Jesus Christ. "David says flee temptation, flee sexual temptation. As men we like to linger. When we linger, I believe it will cost us more later." EP. 27 is brought to you by the New York Crusaders

Jeremie Kubicek, CEO and Co-Founder of GiANT Worldwide, joins the podcast for EP. 26! We discuss his new book, The 100X Leader. Jeremie is a self-described "liberator" who equips and grows liberating leaders around the world. A liberating leader supports and challenges the people he or she leads, fights for the highest possible good for those individuals and helps take them to the next level. "We can actually be someone that people want to follow, but you have to work on yourself. This whole idea of becoming a sherpa is you have to be healthy and acclimated to take other people up the mountain. It's an unbelievably fun journey, but most people never do it because it's really, really hard." EP. 26 is brought to you by Pete Design Company.

Andy & Rachel Welk join the podcast for EP. 25 as we talk marriage! After committing their lives to God prior to getting married, Andy & Rachel made the declaration that, "God WILL be the center of our marriage." They admittedly don't have it all together, but that's what makes their story so impactful and so real. "Be too busy honoring God, be too busy following Jesus to fight."

Ryan Bomberger, Founder of the Radiance Foundation, joins the podcast for EP. 24! Ryan is an author, speaker, columnist and passionate factivist. Through Radiance, Ryan has worked with organizations around the world to illuminate the truth about human dignity. We discuss the lies culture tells us about abortion, how the "Big C" church needs to do more to speak out against it, and the epidemic of fatherlessness in black communities. This is a DO NOT miss!

Catalyst President Tyler Reagin joins the podcast for EP. 23! We discuss how Catalyst has been equipping the next generation of leaders for 20 years and why Tyler believes strongly in the millennial generation and their impact as purpose-driven leaders. "Leadership is influence, how do you steward your influence? That is your leadership journey. So many people want the influence of the bigger platform, but they are not willing to take care of the 2 or 3 that are in front of them right now."

Michael Ferrari from Yolk Ideas joins the podcast for EP. 22! Michael and his wife Susan are passionate about seeing people reach their full potential. Michael challenges us to pursue our passions. To pursue what you are deep down inside made to be. "We have it in within ourselves to achieve or accomplish whatever it is we set out to. A lot of times we use our baggage as an excuse as to why we shouldn't accomplish those things."