Sacred Gentlemen
Host: Steve Baumgartner
Founder of the SACRED Code & Leader of the Sacred Gentleman Movement
There is a rising movement of men who refuse to remain silent, passive, or spiritually disconnected. A generation of husbands and fathers is waking up to the truth that the world needs strong men again. Men of conviction. Men of faith. Men who lead with courage, presence, and purpose.
The Sacred Gentleman Podcast is the voice of that movement.
Many men look successful from the outside, yet privately feel empty on the inside. They feel disconnected from God, unsure how to lead their homes, distant from their wives, and overwhelmed by the pressure to hold everything together. Culture encourages men to shrink, to soften, and to lose themselves. God calls them to rise.
This podcast exists to guide men into that rise. Host Steve Baumgartner leads men through the SACRED Code, a spiritual and masculine formation path designed to rebuild the man from the inside out.
· Sanctify the Man
· Align with the Call
· Craft the Vision
· Rebuild the Temple
· Engage in Brotherhood
· Deploy the Legacy
The Sacred Gentleman Movement began with Fire Forged Leader; a message focused on discipline and ownership. That message awakened many men. But God began to refine the mission. What started as physical discipline became spiritual awakening. What started as leadership coaching became masculine discipleship. Fire Forged Leader grew into something deeper, more sacred, and more aligned with God’s design for men. It became the Sacred Gentleman Movement.
This movement is not about hype or motivation. It is about transformation. It is about restoring biblical masculinity, rebuilding the home, strengthening marriages, reclaiming fatherhood, anchoring identity in Christ, and forging men into leaders who carry generational impact.
Each episode blends Scripture, practical frameworks, one-on-one coaching tone, personal stories, and tactical steps that equip men to lead with spiritual clarity and masculine steadiness.
Topics include:
· Biblical masculinity and spiritual leadership
· Marriage, intimacy, and emotional presence
· Fatherhood and generational impact
· Breaking limiting beliefs through biblical mindset work
· Fitness, discipline, and honoring the body as a temple
· Spiritual warfare explained in practical, grounded terms
· Purpose, calling, and mission-driven direction
· Brotherhood, accountability, and masculine refinement
· Legacy as a husband, father, leader, and man of God
Who this movement is for:
Men who feel the pressure of life but know they were made for more. Men who want to lead with strength, presence, and wisdom. Men who want to build a home that thrives, a marriage that deepens, a family that follows their leadership, and a legacy that stands long after they are gone.
This is a movement for husbands, fathers, Christian leaders, entrepreneurs, and every man who senses that God is calling him higher.
If you are ready to live by a sacred standard, to walk with God, to lead boldly, and to become the man your family and your generation needs, this podcast is your entry point into the Sacred Gentleman Movement.
Welcome to The Sacred Gentleman Podcast.
Welcome to the movement.
Welcome to the Masculine Reformation.
Sacred Gentlemen
186: Larry Hagner: The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood! (Free Gift in show notes)
💥 Episode Summary:
“You get your marriage right, and everything else gets easier.”
In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Steve sits down with Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge Podcast, to unpack how marriage is the first domino—and when it’s strong, it creates momentum in fatherhood, business, and your own sense of purpose.
Larry shares his real, raw story of failure, shame, and ultimately, redemption as a husband and father. You’ll hear how a single moment with his 4-year-old son changed everything… and how God used his rock bottom to launch one of the most impactful fatherhood movements in the world.
If you’re a high-performing man who feels disconnected at home or stuck in the daily grind, this is your episode.
🧠 What You'll Learn:
✅ Why your marriage is the foundation of your leadership
✅ The 3 things every child needs from their dad: Seen, Heard, and Safe
✅ How to be your kid’s “3 a.m. call”
✅ Why “more and better” communication isn’t enough
✅ What it really means to lead your wife—and how that fuels her respect
✅ The hidden reason you feel like you’re stuck in The Drift
✅ Why most men wait until crisis—and how to take action now
🔖 Chapter Markers:
00:00 – Introduction
00:38 – The First Domino: Why Marriage Impacts Everything
01:12 – Meet Larry Hagner: 10 Years of The Dad Edge Podcast
03:30 – Rock Bottom: Becoming the Monster You Swore to Protect From
05:52 – The Shame, the Shift, and the Spark
08:10 – Why Men Struggle: “I Should Just Know How to Lead”
10:39 – Authenticity Opens Doors
13:02 – Tough Love: “If You Fight for Your Limiting Beliefs, You Get to Keep Them”
15:16 – Victim Mentality: The Twin Brothers Parable
17:34 – Survival Mode & Emotional Withdrawal
19:54 – The 3 Things Every Child Needs from Dad
22:14 – Generative Questions That Open Your Kids' Hearts
24:35 – Creating a Safe Space for Hard Truths
26:55 – If You’re Feeling Disconnected: Start Here
29:11 – Pre-Gaming the Hard Talks with Shared Activity
31:32 – Why Marriage Comes First
33:44 – Understanding Her Needs vs. Yours
35:50 – What is The Drift?
38:16 – Don’t Wait for Crisis
40:36 – Podcasts Aren’t Enough: You Need Reps
42:44 – Bonus: How to Get Larry’s Courses for Free
43:20 – Final Words: The 3 Men Every Man Needs
📘 Guest: Larry Hagner
🎤 Host of: The Dad Edge Podcast
📖 Author of: The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood (Out Sept. 16)
🌐 Website: www.thedadedge.com
🎁 Preorder Bonus: TheDadEdge.com/LegendaryBook
🔗 Ready to Unlock Your Purpose and Restore the Order?
🔥 Apply to join the SACRED Code:
📩 DM "FORGE" to @realstevebaumgartner on Instagram or @SteveBaumgartner1975 on Facebook
You’ll be invited to a quick clarity call with Steve or a member of his team to see if The SACRED Code is the right fit for your mission.
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Facebook: @SteveBaumgartner1975
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