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
188: From Burnout to Alpha: Rebuilding the Modern Man with Ali Gilbert
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Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode of the Fire Forged Leader, host Steve Baumgartner is joined by elite men’s health coach Ali Gilbert, often dubbed "The Queen of Men's Health." Together, they unpack the silent struggles high-achieving men face: burnout, low energy, strained relationships, and hormone imbalances. This conversation is a must-listen for leaders ready to optimize their life beyond the boardroom—starting with their health.
From testosterone truths to how modern training should evolve for men over 40, Ali brings brutal honesty, science-backed insight, and a compassionate wake-up call to men living at 50% when they could be at 100%. 💪🔥
What You’ll Learn:
- Why optimizing your health is the missing key for high-level performers
- The real reason behind low energy, irritability, and disconnection at home
- The truth about testosterone therapy (TRT), myths vs. facts
- Why you should train less, not more — and how it leads to better results
- How to approach bloodwork (and why your PCP may not cut it)
- The ROI of investing in your health as a man, leader, and father
- Why outsourcing your health isn’t weakness—it’s elite
⏱️ Chapter Markers:
00:00 | 🔥 The Silent Burnout of High-Level Men
00:45 | 🎧 Welcome to the Fire Forge
01:18 | âť“ "Would You Hire the Man in the Mirror?"
02:50 | 🥊 Steve’s Wake-Up Call on Health & Testosterone
03:45 | 👑 Becoming the "Queen of Men’s Health"
05:20 | 🏌️ From Golf Bros to Hormone Pros
07:30 | đź’” Healing Men by Healing the Father Wound
09:15 | 🧠Men’s Mental Load and Opening Up to Coaching
10:30 | 🔄 Breaking Burnout Cycles through Structured Coaching
12:15 | 🧬 From Training to Hormone Optimization
14:50 | 🍚 How Nutrition + Physiology Connect
17:15 | 🧪 Reading the Signs: Bloodwork & Testosterone
20:00 | 🔋 What Happens When Your T Levels Are Right
22:00 | đźš« Busting TRT Myths from the 90s
24:25 | 🧠First Steps: Labs, Stress Audit & Structure
26:43 | đź’¸ Why Cash-Based Labs > Insurance Loops
29:00 | đź©ş GPs vs. Hormone Experts
31:26 | 🎯 How Hormones Must Be Managed, Not Just Prescribed
33:44 | 🏋️‍♂️ Training Smarter, Not Harder After 40
36:05 | 🧠Vision & Identity Beyond Muscle
40:48 | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How It Transforms Relationships at Home
43:06 | đź’ˇ It's Not Just About Diets & Workouts
45:28 | 💰 "I Can’t Spend That On Me" - The Resistance
47:50 | 🔚 Final Message: Don’t Be Afraid to Outsource Your Health
49:52 | 🧨 Final Forge Wisdom – Action Over Words
đź”— Links & Resources Mentioned:
- 🔥 Ali Gilbert’s Website & Coaching: https://www.aligilbert.com
- 🧬 Silverback Summit 2025 (Men’s Health Event): https://silverbacksummit.com
“You’ve optimized your company… but not your body. Would you hire the man in your mirror?”
“You’re not weak for needing help. You’re elite for building your team.”
“TRT isn’t about sex and muscles—it’s about reclaiming your mental edge.”
đź”— Ready to Unlock Your Purpose and Restore the Order?
🔥 Apply to join the SACRED Code:
đź“© 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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