Beste Valiant podcasts (2026)

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Re-Release: Madison Merkow — Pressure, Perspective, and Owning Your Youth Sports Journey 1:07:39

2d ago1:07:39

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As we take a short holiday pause from releasing new episodes, we wanted to re-share another conversation that continues to resonate deeply with parents and athletes. This episode features an open and thoughtful conversation with my oldest daughter, Madison, about her youth sports experience — including pressure, expectations, confidence, setbacks, …

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The Ordinary Places God Uses to Build Extraordinary Men 22:05

3d ago22:05

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Send us a text As I look back on this year, God reminded me of something powerful: The places that feel small, ordinary, or overlooked are often the very places He’s asking us to stand our ground. In this end‑of‑year episode, I share what God has entrusted to me, what He’s doing through the Valiant Forge community, and what’s coming in 2026. I also…

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Twisted Metal Season 2 Episodes 1-3 Review (No Spoilers) 4:32

15d ago4:32

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Just finished episodes 1-3 of season 2 of peacocks original series Twisted Metal starring Anthony Mackie. Hit the subscribe button if you enjoy the content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/valiant-world-media-podcast--3377481/support.Door Valiant World Media Group

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Re-Release: Sydney Merkow — Identity, Pressure, and Finding Your Way Through Youth Sports 1:06:37

10d ago1:06:37

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As we head into the holiday break and take a brief pause from releasing new episodes, we wanted to re-share one of the most meaningful conversations from the Be Valiant podcast. This episode features an honest and deeply personal conversation with my daughter, Sydney Merkow, about her youth sports journey — including identity, pressure, expectation…

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My Dad Ran From God, But This One Decision Changed Our Entire Family 45:04

10d ago45:04

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Send us a text This episode is personal. I’m sitting down with my dad to talk about the night he finally said yes to God, and how that single decision changed the direction of our family forever. This is not a polished testimony or a church-stage story. It’s raw and honest. We talk about running from God, addiction, prayer that doesn’t quit, and wh…

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BMF Season 4 Episode 7 Recap and Review: Are We Having Fun Yet!? 9:00

15d ago9:00

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Make sure to comment and subscribe. “BMF” season four continues the journey inspired by real life street legends and brothers, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, who created one of the most influential crime families in the country, Black Mafia Family. This season, as Meech and Terry fight to keep their American Dream al…

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Discouraged? Discontented? LISTEN to this! 43:45

16d ago43:45

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Send us a text In part 2 of this special Best Of episode, Mark brings together the most powerful answers to his signature question — inspired by 1 Samuel 22 — about what men would say to those who feel disheartened, disgruntled, and discouraged. These are words forged in fire, spoken by men who know the weight of struggle and the hope of redemption…

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Kirsten Jones: A Conversation on the Importance of the 3 F's and Empowering Athletes 1:05:31

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Host Todd Merkow talks with Kirsten Jones — former Division I volleyball player, Nike executive, performance coach, and author of Raising Empowered Athletes — about what it really takes to help kids thrive in sports and in life. Drawing on her experiences as both a parent and professional, Kirsten shares insights into confidence, mental health, mot…

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Discouraged Men Need to Hear This: Cave Of Adullam 32:25

23d ago32:25

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Send us a text in this special Best Of episode, Mark brings together the most powerful answers to his signature question — inspired by 1 Samuel 22 — about what men would say to those who feel disheartened, disgruntled, and discouraged. These are words forged in fire, spoken by men who know the weight of struggle and the hope of redemption. Whether …

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Coaching Beyond the Game: Leadership and Legacy with Charli Turner Thorne, former Arizona State University Women's Basketball Coach 1:09:07

24d ago1:09:07

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Host Todd Merkow sits down with former Arizona State University women's basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne — one of the winningest coaches in Pac-12 history — for a powerful conversation about leadership, culture, and the evolving landscape of youth and college sports. Charlie shares insights from decades of coaching elite athletes, discusses th…

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From Confession to Courage: TS Wright's Path to Bold Faith 56:54

1M ago56:54

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Send us a text in this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, TS Wright shares his journey of visions, discipleship, and bold faith. From receiving divine visions in 2003 to launching multiple podcasts and writing a discipleship curriculum, TS reveals how training in God’s Word prepares us to live courageously. We explore how to discern God’s voice,…

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Taking Back the Game: A Conversation with Author, Youth Sports Advocate, and Sports Parent, Linda Flanagan 1:10:52

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In this powerful conversation, Todd Merkow sits down with journalist, coach, and parent Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports — and Why It Matters. Together, they unpack what the modern youth sports ecosystem really looks like — from the billion-dollar pressures on families to the hidden toll it …

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Fantastic Four First Steps Review: Unpopular Opinion, Just My Thoughts(Spoilers) 14:42

1M ago14:42

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Marvel/Disney's Fantastic Four First Steps has been released and i have a few things to say. Do you agree of disagree do you have an answers let me know down in the comments. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/valiant-world-media-podcast--3377481/support.Door Valiant World Media Group

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High School Sports, Culture, and Community with Kevin McCabe the "Dean of Arizona High School Sports" 1:09:12

1M ago1:09:12

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Host, Todd Merkow sits down with Arizona sportscaster and longtime youth sports parent Kevin McCabe to reflect on how high school athletics have changed over the years. Kevin shares insights on the as a sports parent, the high school athlete system, and how shifts affect kids who want to play multiple sports. Together, they talk about the role of c…

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Superman Movie Review: From a Non Superman Fan 10:59

1M ago10:59

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I watched the new superman film from James Gunn, how did i feel about it as someone who isn't a superman fan? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/valiant-world-media-podcast--3377481/support.Door Valiant World Media Group

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Intentional Wealth, Eternal Values: Chad Hufford on Finance, Faith, and More 1:02:26

1M ago1:02:26

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Send us a text In this episode, Mark sits down with Chad for a raw and enriching conversation about how Christian men can steward their money, their time, and their mission with purpose. They explore what it means to build wealth that doesn’t compromise your soul, why discipline is a spiritual practice, and how true abundance starts with obedience.…

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College Sports, Change, and the Youth Connection with former College Commissioner Bob Dranoff 1:16:03

2M ago1:16:03

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Valiant Sports Society, founder and CEO, Todd Merkow talks with Bob Dranoff, longtime commissioner of the East Coast Conference (NCAA Division II), about the sweeping changes in college athletics and what they mean for families. From NIL and transfer rules to the viability of smaller colleges, Bob offers a commissioner's view on where college sport…

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Legacy Starts at Home: A Deep Dive Into Faith and Fatherhood 56:11

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Send us a text In this conversation, Mark sits down with Eric to explore what it really means to become a godly man, a present father, and a spiritual leader in the home. Eric shares his journey from a difficult childhood to discovering faith, developing responsibility, and building a legacy his children can stand on. This episode is a reminder tha…

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Faith in Focus: Filming the Stories That Shaped Scripture 46:09

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Send us a text 🎙 Episode Description (Podcast Platform Copy) What happens when faith meets film? In this episode, Craig Dehut — co-founder and CEO of Appian Media — shares how his team brings Scripture to life through stunning on-location documentaries in the lands of the Bible. He opens up about the faith required to fund a nonprofit media ministr…

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Travel Sports, Pressure, and Perspective with Steve Borelli, USA Today 1:04:30

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In this episode, Todd talks with USA Today columnist and author Steve Borelli about the rise of travel sports and their impact on families. Steve shares insights from his reporting and his own experience as a sports parent, diving into the costs, pressures, and cultural shifts shaping youth athletics today. Together, they explore how commercializat…

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From Wreckage to His Grace: How God Rewrote Victor’s Story 54:48

2M ago54:48

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Send us a text Two years ago, Victor Anderson was a man wrecked by the world. Then God stepped in. In this powerful episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, Victor shares his testimony of transformation — from living for himself to walking fully surrendered to God. He opens up about the power of grace, the battle to die to self daily, and how prayer a…

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Coaching, Culture, and Sports Parenting: A Conversation with Mike Strati 57:27

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In this episode, Todd reconnects with longtime friend and coach Mike Strati to talk about the realities of youth sports from both the sidelines and the bench. Mike shares his perspective as a dad, coach, and mentor on what kids really need to thrive in today's competitive environment. Together, Todd and Mike dive into culture, coaching styles, the …

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From the Sidelines to the Pitch: A Dad–Daughter Youth Soccer Journey Conversation with Sydney Merkow 1:06:37

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Todd and his daughter Sydney revisit her years in competitive soccer — from early youth leagues to the pressures of high school and club play. Sydney shares what it was like to balance joy with expectations, mental health, navigate challenging health issues, and grow as both a leader and a player. Together, father and daughter reflect on the lesson…

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He Lost His Military Identity… Until God Gave Him a New One 51:08

2M ago51:08

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Send us a text When former Army officer Nick Filoni hung up his uniform after 13 years of service, he thought he’d lost everything that defined him — courage, purpose, even identity. But what looked like the end of a mission became the beginning of a new one. In this powerful conversation, Nick opens up about: Losing his sense of purpose after leav…

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The Narrow Road and The Wide Deception Part 2 1:22:25

2M ago1:22:25

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Send us a text In this soul-stirring conversation, Tom Snow shares his 40-year wilderness journey through ministry, burnout, spiritual dryness, and eventual restoration. From cussing God out in a parking lot to cracking jokes on a crash cart during heart failure, Tom’s story is a raw and redemptive testimony of grace. We explore the difference betw…

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The Tumor, the Thunder, and the Voice of God: Tom Snow’s Awakening Part 1 57:06

2M ago57:06

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Send us a text Tom Snow’s testimony is a spiritual epic — a journey through guilt, grief, supernatural visions, and divine healing. After losing his mother to cancer, Tom believed his own scientific experiments had caused her death. When a tumor began growing inside him, he kept it secret, convinced he deserved to die. For months, he was haunted by…

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From the Stands to the Sand: A Dad–Daughter Sports Journey Conversation with Madison Merkow 1:07:39

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Host of Be Valiant, Todd Merkow, sits down with his oldest daughter, Madison Merkow, for an honest conversation about growing up in the world of competitive volleyball. From indoor gyms to the sand courts, Madison shares the highs and lows of her experience: the pressure of tryouts, the coaching experiences, the emotional challenges of injuries, an…

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Low Life to New Life: A Testimony of Surrender 57:12

3M ago57:12

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Send us a text What happens when a man with nothing left finds himself face-to-face with God? In this gripping and emotional interview, we sit down with Dustin—a former convict, loyal to the streets, and nearly lost to despair—who shares the moment everything changed. From Las Vegas to St. Louis to Oakland, Dustin’s story is a raw journey through a…

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Why Be Valiant? The Parent's Journey Through Youth Sports - Monologue by Todd Merkow (Host of Be Valiant and founder of Valiant Sports Society) 1:01:15

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In this launch episode, the founder and CEO of Valiant Sports Society, Todd Merkow introduces the Be Valiant podcast and shares his personal journey as a youth sports dad. From the highs of watching his daughters grow through sport to the struggles of navigating toxic cultures, financial pressures, and difficult coaching environments, Todd sets the…

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A Voice for the Word: Dan Parr’s Journey from Radio to Revelation 36:36

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Send us a text Dan Parr’s voice may sound like it was made for radio — because it was. But his true calling came when he turned that gift toward Scripture. In this powerful conversation, Dan shares how he went from cataloging songs at 14 to creating an easy-to-understand audio Bible that’s bringing people back to faith. We talk about divine nudges,…

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Burnout, Sabbath, and the Battle for Identity: A Raw Conversation with Alex Enfiedjian 47:51

3M ago47:51

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Send us a text In this deeply honest and spiritually charged conversation, Mark sits down with worship leader and founder of Worship Ministry Training, Alex Enfiedjian. Together, they unpack the hidden struggles of Christian men in ministry—from burnout and misplaced identity to the tension between obedience and emotional emptiness. Alex shares his…

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BMF Season 4 episode 6 Recap/ Review 8:46

3M ago8:46

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Episode 6 was a wild ride what did you think of it and make sure to hit the subscribe and check out new episodes of BMF every Friday night on stars “BMF” season four continues the journey inspired by real life street legends and brothers, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, who created one of the most influential crime fa…

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Redeemed on Purpose: From Road Rash to Revival with Robert Bass 44:03

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Send us a text What happens when success crumbles and pain becomes the catalyst for purpose? In this powerful conversation, Robert Bass—former athlete, mechanic, and personal trainer turned pastor and author—shares how surrender, spiritual discipline, and the fruit of the Holy Spirit reshaped his life. From motorcycle wrecks to ministry, Robert unp…

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Faith, Fitness, and the Fight for Godly Masculinity — with Mark Oxer 1:01:17

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Send us a text Can faith and fitness truly shape a man’s identity? In this powerful episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, host Mark Osborne sits down with Mark Oxer—author, national team coach, and seminary student—to explore how spiritual discipline and physical resilience intersect. From coaching elite athletes to navigating fatherhood and cultur…

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Sharpen the Man: Richard Walsh on Coaching, Calling, and the Forge of Leadership 58:21

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Send us a text In this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, Mark sits down with Richard Walsh, founder of Sharpen the Spear coaching, to unpack what it means to be forged into a man of purpose. From spiritual obedience to masculine identity, Richard shares hard-won insights from coaching men through the fires of transformation. This conversation d…

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Can’t Is Not in My Vocabulary: Dorsey’s Journey of Faith and Defiance 33:38

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Send us a text Dorsey Ross was born with a rare birth defect and told he wouldn’t survive—but God had other plans. In this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, Dorsey shares his journey through 68 surgeries, speech therapy, and a lifetime of defying expectations. His story is one of faith, grit, and purpose. We dive into what it means to lead as a…

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Own It: Radical Accountability and Faith with Robert Hunt 42:33

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with author and coach Robert Hunt to unpack what real accountability looks like—from broken church groups to personal transformation. They dive deep into the tension between self-improvement and dying to self, how identity in Christ reshapes our roles, and why vulnerability is the key to lasting c…

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Faith, Creativity, and the Gig Economy: Alan C. Paul on Living the Called Life 51:23

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Send us a text Alan C. Paul joins Mark Osborne for a powerful conversation on faith, creativity, and the realities of working in secular spaces as a Christian artist. Alan shares his journey from church ministry to launching God and Gigs, a platform that equips creatives to thrive without compromising their faith. They dive into topics like: • Why …

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Master Your Time, Talents & Treasures: Scott Maderer on Living Your Calling 57:45

4M ago57:45

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Send us a text In this episode, Mark Osborne sits down with Christian Stewardship coach Scott Maderer to unpack the puzzle of purpose. From mastering your time, talents, and treasures to living out your calling with clarity and courage, Scott shares practical wisdom rooted in faith. Whether you’re navigating a season of transition or seeking deeper…

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Spiritual Warfare and Sacred Starts A Jesus Centered Challenge 51:18

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Send us a text n this powerful episode, Jason Heinritz shares his journey from chasing worldly success to becoming a spiritual warrior for Christ. We dive into his personal awakenings, the birth of the Wake Up Jesus People movement, and the transformative 40 Forge Challenge. If you’ve ever felt stuck, distracted, or spiritually asleep—this conversa…

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This Verse Changed How I See Failure Proverbs 24:16 11:16

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Send us a text 📖 **Proverbs 24:16 reminds us that even the righteous fall—but they rise again.** In today’s devotional, Mark Osborne shares a raw, unscripted reflection on failure, grace, and resilience. Whether you’re struggling with setbacks or seeking deeper biblical wisdom, this episode will challenge and encourage you. 🙏 Join Mark as he unpack…

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The Power of Surrender: How Joey Found Strength in God 54:31

4M ago54:31

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Send us a text In this raw and powerful conversation, Mark sits down with Joey to hear his story of addiction, recovery, and redemption through Christ. Joey shares what it looked like to finally surrender, how brotherhood gave him strength, and why God’s grace is greater than any failure. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by shame or stuck in cycles…

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BMF Nicole/ Lawanda Interview Laila Pruitt Sydney Mitchell 8:07

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BMF stars Laila Pruitt and Sydney Mitchell talk season 4. Be sure to hit the like and subscribe we going for 2k and have some more great things planned. Check out BMF on Starz fridays at 9pm. check out our other BMF interiews Clifton Powell https://youtu.be/rbRVTz3IDlg Donnell Rawlings https://youtu.be/-Jdc-HBQx6M BMF Season 4 focuses on Meech and …

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Seeing Through Heaven’s Lens: James Early on Love and Renewal 51:27

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Send us a text James Early shares his journey from leading Bible studies in a federal prison to inspiring thousands worldwide through The Bible Speaks to You podcast. Discover the power of the “mindset of Jesus,” stories of transformation, and practical ways to live with compassion and purpose. Welcome listeners of the Valiant Forge Podcast ~ The B…

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Forged in Faith: Cole Grace on Trauma, Transformation, and Trusting God 43:22

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Send us a text In this raw and redemptive episode, Mark sits down with veteran Cole Grace to unpack the unseen battles men face long after the uniform comes off. From suicidal thoughts and addiction to spiritual surrender and personal discipline, Cole opens up about the painful path that ultimately led him back to faith. This is a conversation abou…

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Jurassic World Rebirth Review (Spoilers) 12:40

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Jurassic world rebirth from universal has hit theaters and it was something? What do you rank all the Jurassic films and what did you think of rebirth? Let me know down in the comments and be sure to hit the subscribe button we trying to get to 2k! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/valiant-world-media-podcast--337…

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Fourth Quarter Calling: Old Mike’s If You Ain’t Dead, You Ain’t Done’ Testimony 45:47

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Send us a text Description: At 80 years old, Pastor Mike Bayer — lovingly known as “Old Mike” — isn’t slowing down. He’s just getting started. In this episode of The Valiant Forge, Mike shares his raw, redemptive story: from meeting Jesus as a boy in a broken home, to serving in the Marine Corps, to launching a YouTube ministry in his eighth decade…

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BMF Season 04 Episode 5 Recap/Review 14:19

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BMF episode 5 brings us a whole new set of drama from Meech to even Nicole so many bombshells dropped on this one. Plus 2 Huge Announcements! Check out new episodes of BMF every Friday night at 9pm on Starz and make sure you check us out after for recaps reviews and exclusive interviews. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/…

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Fighting the Flesh, Following the Spirit: Real Talk for Christian Men 38:48

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Send us a text In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Mark sits down with author Brad Church to talk about the inner war every Christian man faces — the fight between flesh and Spirit. They explore Brad’s powerful testimony, the meaning behind his book The Stranger’s Conflict, and how men can move from shame to strength by focusing on relationshi…

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🎙 Hit With a Trial, Holding on to Hope: A Story of Marriage, Miracles, and Manhood 37:20

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Send us a text Jomel Williams’ story is not just one of survival — it’s a raw, faith-fueled testimony of what happens when a man clings to God in the darkest hour. In this episode of The Valiant Forge, Jomel opens up about his wife’s near-death experience during childbirth, the emotional weight of carrying his family through crisis, and how sufferi…

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