Episodes
Description: You've trained them up the way they should go, but as you put the boxes in the back of the car to move your child to college, how will they know what to do when you drive away? Pete Hardesty gives some advice from his book, adulting 101. We'll look at David in the Bible in a time where he didn't fit in, but he followed God and found victory. And as kids go back to school, one barber isn't just helping with great haircuts, but also with enriching their minds. And so he makes the cut into the Hall of Heroes.
Just like YOU, Daniel Maritz understands the struggle of being ridiculously good-looking. He had everything the world had to offer; a worldwide modeling career, money, and women, but it still left him empty. He's going to share his journey to Jesus. We'll look at how David ignored the haters to become a man after God's own heart. And doing this is no easy feat, even for the youngest and the healthiest, so when Everett Calin did it at age 93, it's helping him into the Hall of Heroes.
It's the most ambitious crossover in the history of this podcast! Matthew West takes on the Tower of Truth and shares lots of stories of his career along the way. As David continues his rise to power, we're going to look at the importance of respecting authority. John Higgins had a 180-year-old damaged tree in his front yard, and instead of taking it down, he made it the spectacle of the neighborhood.
Covid stopped his dreams cold - but Raphael Ruggero got a phone call that changed everything - and he will share his story about how he became the lead actor in one of the most successful faith-based movies in 2022, Lifemark. Continuing our look at David - we will see how god was working in his story - while he was doing the work in front of him. A leader in the Oxford Movement and a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church in the 1800s, John Henry Newman, had an incredible definition of a gentleman - which makes him the first posthumous pick for the Hall of Heroes.
At 55, David Pruitt's business career was over, but he decided to take a leap of faith and do something that was on his heart for four years. He'll share the ups and downs of his journey and how family was a part of it every step of the way. We'll also start a deep dive into the life of David and how we can become a man after God's own heart, just like him. Not even lightning and heavy rain could stop Joey Chestnut from doing this for the 16th time in 17 years, dunking him into the Hall of Heroes! David Pruitt's website: David L Pruitt – Author of Relative Distance
You thought the talk was awkward with your kids - this topic might even be tougher to share - Matt Bell - will help prepare your kids for a lifetime of God-honoring money management. It's the family reunion of a lifetime - we'll take a look at the end of Joseph's story in the Bible. And what started with proving his friend wrong 6 years ago has now helped Richard Lee-Wright sprint into the Hall of Heroes.
He's one of the funniest comedians in the world, and Tim Hawkins will talk about how to be creative, funny, and how to handle when people (inevitably) get offended. What do you do when you have the chance at revenge against someone who has wronged you? We'll take a look at what Joseph did in the bible. And Lewis Smith is only 10-years-old, but what he did on vacation cannonballs him into the Hall of Heroes.
Chris Tiedeman doesn't just talk the talk, he walks it as well - and he will share how he adopted 4 boys out of the foster care system, and how you can too. Taking a look at a man in the bible - we'll see where all the trials that Joseph had gone through finally lead to triumph. And Dayton Nash is an endurance athlete - but the unique thing he and his friends did for 100 miles that took over 13 hours scoots them into the Hall of Heroes!
When his daughter was hit by a bus in a country halfway across the world, Tad Weiss dropped everything to try to save her life - he shares the heartbreaks and miracles that happened during her comeback story. Taking a look at a man in the bible - we continue to follow Joseph's story and how his big moment in front of the most powerful man in the world is a lesson for all of us. And you may have heard of she sheds - the reason that a group of guys started a men's shed, and the impact they have had since is the doorway for them to enter the Hall of Heroes.
This one is for the dads - and we are going back through all 22 previous episodes to find the best dad advice and stories that others have shared - so fill up your "world's best dad" mug, put on your robe and worn-out slippers, tilt back the dad recliner, and enjoy this special Father's Day episode of Manly with Andy.
Father's day is coming up and in honor of the big day - the entire month is dedicated to dads of all kinds - this week, I'm talking to someone who has been going through an infertility journey with his wife for years and how he clings to hope through it all. We will continue our look at Joseph's life as he waits patiently in jail for his opportunity - and how God placed him there for a reason. And 16-year-old Ethan Brown saw a problem at his school - what he did, and how he helped all his classmates is his hall pass into the Hall of Heroes.
God never meant for you to relate to Him with only part of yourself. He wants the whole you. Aaron williams has more from his book Whole. We're taking a look Joseph's story in the bible - and how his handling of a compromising situation is a great blueprint for all of us. After Joel Wegener he bought an ice cream truck - and the sweet reason why is driving him into the Hall of Heroes.
God works in us and through us to change the world around us. Men's ministry leader Kenny Luck, talks about that in his new book - Overflow: Setting the Holy Spirit Loose in the World You Live In. We'll take a look at a man in the bible with big dreams - along with the people that tried to crush them. And… He was brutally attacked at a mall - but when Mark Andrew met his assailant in court - what he told the judge is his sentence into the Hall of Heroes.
There's nothing more manly than playing professional hockey - and former Minnesota Wild player Erik Westrum talks about choosing faith when fame and fortune are involved - the importance of mental health - and how his new foundation focuses on that called "Let's Make the Shift." Taking a look at a man in the bible - we'll see how Jacob rebounds after failing to step up as a father and leader of his family - and how it's not too late for us to do the same. German collector Alexander Smoljanovic truly proves that one man's trash is another's treasure and so he is hauling into the Hall...
It's no secret that we live in an increasingly isolated world. Psychologist Todd Hall has been researching human relationships and found that It's our relationships―with God and others―that lead to authentic transformation. He will have more from his book, The Connected Life. Taking a look at men in the bible - why we can't go full "Liam Neeson from Taken" on people who have wronged us or someone we love. And Elvis Franscois survived 24 days lost at sea - how he did it is his passage into the Hall of Heroes.
In a culture where constant offense and polarization dominate so many interactions, former lead singer of Tenth Avenue North has a more productive way to disagree… and show God's love to others, In his book Grace in the Grey. Taking a look at two men in the bible with an incredible example of asking - and extending forgiveness in a broken relationship. On his day off, Vernon Jackson still goes to work, and the reason why is his appointment into the Hall of Heroes.
You hear about toxic masculinity all the time, so what does the opposite look like through the lens of the bible? Zachary Wagner has some thoughts from his book, Non-Toxic Masculinity. We'll look at a man in the bible that could have been the first member of WWE. And even though Steve Leuthold made millions throughout his life, the reason he ended up being broke at the end of it is what gets him into the Hall of Heroes
As Christians, we often feel the guilt and responsibility of meeting the needs of unhealthy people in our lives. It's ok to walk away from people who are toxic - because Jesus did it too - Gary Thomas has more from his book, When To Walk Away. Takin a look at a man in the bible - we'll see How God handled an unfair employment situation. And Bill Edgar’s job Is to help others in their time of mourning - the way he does it - gets him into the Hall of Heroes.
You’ve heard it before: if you want to change, you have to try harder. Keep pushing through blood, sweat, and tears. Emotions don’t matter. But what if that’s all a lie? Neal Samudre believe that joy is what’s missing from our ability to make lasting change in our lives. Looking at a man in the Bible that had a 20 year setback - and the lesson for those of us who have had setbacks as well And Alexander saw the hurting world around him - so he did something painful to himself for 40 days straight to make others smile - and that pain is his path into the Hall of Heroes.
With Easter just around the corner, there's much more to it than just a bunnies and baskets - and Daniel Darling has a deep dive into the characters of Easter. We will take a look at a man in the Bible that sacrificed long term success for short term satisfaction. And one man played a literal game of Hungry Hungry Hippos -- which is his entry into the Hall of Heroes.
The digital technologies we think we're using are in fact using us - and Author Jay Y Kim has ways for you to cultivate contentment, resilience and wisdom in the digital age. Looking at a man in the bible - we'll take one last look at Abraham, and one thing that was said at the end of his life which is something we can all strive for as well. And after a man in Ohio got in a fight with some friends over political positions, he realized the country needed a new method of agreeing to disagree - so he came up with a solution that is his meal ticket into the hall of heroes.
Do faith and Science Fiction match up? Professor and Author Jason Karph believes so - and he will share more about his latest Christian Sci-fi novel and how to find biblical truths in popular culture. Examining a man in the bible - we will look at a bold prayer and a step of faith that God honored. And Scott got something in the mail that wasn't for him - but what he did next is his ticket into the hall of heroes
When grief hits and those around you don’t know what to say, it’s easy to feel alone, to think no one understands, and to even question where God is. Steve Johnson has a book sharing stories of others going through loss and has encouragement for your journey - Looking at a man in the bible - we'll continue to examine Abraham's faith journey, including the toughest thing he had to do as a father. And Joe Salmon was ice fishing when he made the catch of his life - and the story behind it is reeling him in to the hall of heroes.
If you're trying to follow Jesus and be a "Good Christian," but you just feel that voice of shame that just tells you to try harder, J Kevin Butcher has written a book for you called Free: Rescued from Shame-Based Religion, Released into the Life-Giving Love of Jesus. We'll examine a story about Abraham – famous for his faith – has a giant misstep and broke what I believe is the biggest rule of biblical manhood. And like most guys, 6-year-old mason had a passion for food – what he did one night much to his parent's surprise makes him the youngest inductee into the hall of heroes.
One thing that's clear early on this journey we're on is that we need each other- and we need tools to be our best. Author, pastor and speaker Dan Seaborn, shares Parenting tips with the TikTok generation - In his new book - Winning at Home. Talking about a Man in the Bible - there's a mysterious person that shows up for one moment in the bible – but ultimately helped point people to Christ. And, where everyone saw waste, two men saw opportunity – and their creation is a staple at food trucks and in casseroles – and it's their ticket into the hall of heroes – on Episode 8 of Manly ...
He has competed on The Voice, is a two-time Billboard #1 Gospel artist, and the son of world-renowned Pastor Dr’s. Tony and Lois Evans, but even though it seemed like Anthony Evans Jr. had it all on the outside, he was struggling on the inside. And it led him to write a book with a licenced therapist called When Faith Meets Therapy – and he's got lots of great advice on finding hope and healing for you. Taking a look at a man in the bible – What God told Abram to do and what Abram did after is a great reminder about faith. And after Bill Perditzman couldn't get the city to help ...
Lonnie Berger went on a prayer walk in 1988 that changed his life - and the lives of thousands of men around the world - over the next 20 years God wrote the Every Man A Warrior bible study into his life - he will share more on that and being on the front lines of pursuing biblical manhood. Looking at a man in the bible - his name was an insult in the 80's but how his might ended up being his downfall is a good lesson for all of us. And Colton found an old piece of paper in his wallet - which led him and his friends on a cross country journey - which is their ticket into the Hall of...
Parenting is tough, especially when you're in a blended family. Dr. Connie Clark shares ways to connect with your children, how to adjust to new family dynamics, and how to foster healthy relationships, as she shares insight from her book, Understanding and Loving Your Bonus Child Something happened with Noah's sons that would be awkward for any son to experience - and I think we can learn something from the way they reacted to it And who says video games can't help you in real life - one athlete tried a move he learned in a video game - it's so crazy it may never happen again -and t...
Don't give up on that New Year's Resolution yet - Drew Dyck has some advice from his book Your Future Self Will Thank You. We'll look at Noah and how he followed God when every other person in the world was going the other direction. And a lot of people told Don that he would die long before he got to the 50-year mark of doing this every single day… but he proved all the haters wrong! And that's why he's entering the Hall of Heroes - coming up on the next episode of “Manly with Andy”.
In a world where everyone is trying to cancel everyone else - the root problem is everything is offensive and everyone is offended. Brant hansen has advice on how you can overcome that with some biblical truths and will talk about his book unoffendable. Although he lived for 365 years, there’s a man in the bible that only has one verse talking about his life – but there’s three words that say so much . And Anthony Talley wanted to let everyone know they can make a difference – 1 dollar at a time – is entering the Hall of Heroes.