Courageous Men
The Courageous Men podcast exists to challenge, encourage, and equip Christian men to follow God faithfully, love their families well, and build a legacy that lasts.
Each episode offers honest conversations, biblical insights, and practical wisdom to help you rise above the noise, reject passivity, and walk boldly in your God-given calling.
We talk about biblical leadership, marriage, fatherhood, living with purpose, stewardship, and legacy to help Christian business leaders, husbands, and dads live a life of eternal significance.
Because real manhood isn’t measured by money or status. It’s defined by faith, family, and the courage to live and lead with intention.
Episodes
89 episodes
What Trust Looks Like When the Path Isn’t Clear
What do you do when you don’t know the next step?In this episode, Whitney Sewell explores what it looks like to trust God when the path forward is unclear and the pressure to make the right decision feels heavy.He shares practical...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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6:53
How to Stand Strong in a Difficult Season of Transition
Transitions can shake your confidence and make you question your calling.In this episode, Whitney Sewell explores how to navigate seasons of change—whether it’s a new job, a leadership shift, or a new chapter at home—without losing your ...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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7:42
What It Really Means to Be a Man Today with Chris Larsen
When life hits hard, how does a man lead well?In this episode, Whitney Sewell sits down with Chris Larsen to talk about navigating grief, financial pressure, and leadership all at once.After losing his sister and facing fin...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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0:20
The Dangerous Blindness Most Men Never Notice
How often are we missing the people God has placed right in front of us?In this episode, Whitney Sewell unpacks a subtle but dangerous mindset - “Main Character Syndrome” - and how it can quietly blind men to their wiv...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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7:06
When Success Isn’t Enough: The Quiet Emptiness Behind Achievement
Why does achievement so often leave men feeling empty?In this episode, Whitney Sewell explores why success alone cannot satisfy the deeper hunger inside every man. Drawing from his conversation with Tommy Martin of the Tebow Gr...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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7:55
When Loving Your Child Means Letting Them Go with Aaron Hovivian
Some decisions cost more than comfort - but they can save lives.In this episode, Whitney Sewell sits down with Aaron Hovivian to talk about what real leadership looks like when everything is on the line.Aaron shares the sto...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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36:33
Overcoming the Regret of Too Many Missed Memories
Every man has moments he wishes he could redo.In this episode, Whitney Sewell shares a personal story about realizing how many memories he had missed—and the hope that came when he understood that God can still build something meaningful...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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8:19
What Your Reactions Reveal About Who You Really Are
How often do we overlook the very people God values most?In this episode, Whitney Sewell unpacks what Scripture teaches about favoritism and why men often value people based on status, influence, or convenience without even realizing it....
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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7:31
A Better Path to Money, Purpose, and Legacy with Dave Wolcott
What if real wealth has more to do with purpose, time, and relationships than money?In this episode, Whitney Sewell talks with former Marine Corps Captain and investor Dave Wolcott about his concept of holistic wealth—build...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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43:36
Quit Being a Wimp: The Hard Truth Every Man Needs to Hear
Many men know what they should do as husbands, fathers, and leaders—but still hesitate.In this episode, Whitney Sewell reflects on a powerful line from Tommy Martin: “Quit being a wimp.” Not as an insult, but as a wake-up...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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7:43
How to Stop Listening to the Wrong Stakeholders in Your Life
How much of your life is being shaped by what other people think?In this episode, Whitney Sewell explores why many strong men still struggle with people-pleasing and the fear of others’ opinions. Drawing from his conversation with Tom...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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8:17
Why Only 1 in 3 Leaders Finish Well with Peter Greer
Most leaders don’t collapse — they drift.In this episode, Whitney Sewell talks with Peter Greer, President and CEO of HOPE International, about what it really means to finish well.They discuss why only one in three l...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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37:54
When Your Spouse Isn’t Interested in Self-Improvement
What happens when you’re committed to growth - but your spouse isn’t interested in self-improvement?In this episode of the Courageous Men Podcast, Whitney Sewell speaks directly to the quiet tension many driven husbands experience. How d...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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8:33
The Secret to Feeling Present and Productive at Home
Ever feel like work is structured and productive… but home feels unpredictable?In this episode of the Courageous Men Podcast, Whitney Sewell shares a leadership shift inspired by Don Wenner that will change how you think about family lif...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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2:04
Protecting What God Gave You: Why Every Man Needs to Guard His Ideas, Marriage, and Mission with Kary Oberbrunner
What happens when a man finally stops hiding?In this episode of Courageous Men, Whitney Sewell talks with Kary Oberbrunner about identity, courage, and the responsibility men have to protect what God gives them - ideas, marriage, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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35:30
The Power of Friends Who Tell You the Truth
Every man has blind spots. One of the quietest dangers you’ll ever face is surrounding yourself with people who only tell you what you want to hear.In this episode of Courageous Men, Whitney Sewell explains why you need people i...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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7:23
Getting Neutral: How to Hear God Before Making a Big Decision
Most men were told fatherhood would “just come naturally.” But what if that’s exactly why so many dads feel overwhelmed and disconnected?In this episode of Courageous Men, Whitney Sewell sits down with Larry Hagner — foun...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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6:18
Legendary Fatherhood - Systems, Rhythms & Habits That Shape a Man’s Legacy
Most men were told fatherhood would “just come naturally.” But what if that advice is exactly why so many dads feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure?In this episode of Courageous Men, Whitney Sewell sits down with La...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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42:19
Faith at Work: Turning Your Workplace Into a Ministry Opportunity
Most of your employees will spend far more time at work than they ever will sitting in a church service.That means your workplace is one of the greatest opportunities you have to influence lives, encourage people, and live out your faith...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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6:54
The Freedom Formula: Why Structure Gives You the Life You Actually Want
Most men believe their stress would disappear if they just had more time. More hours. More flexibility.But real freedom doesn’t come from an open schedule. It comes from structure.In this episode, Whitney Sewell shares practical t...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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7:24
Courage in the Spotlight: Living Your Faith When Millions Are Watching - with Jason Illian
What happens when the spotlight hits… and your convictions are tested in front of millions?In this powerful episode, Whitney Sewell sits down with Jason Illian - former Bachelorette contestant, husband, father, investor, and ser...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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37:42
The Strength Trap Every Leader Faces
Your greatest threat as a leader may not be your weaknesses—it may be the strengths you rely on every day. In this episode, Whitney Sewell unpacks a powerful insight from Lloyd Reeb: strengths are meant for service, not status.Whitney br...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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7:01
How to Raise Confident Kids Who Know Their Calling
Your kids are carrying pressures they may never say out loud, especially when they grow up watching a driven, high-achieving dad. In this episode, Whitney Sewell unpacks why helping your children discover their God-given strengths is one of the...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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6:58
When Integrity Costs You Everything - with Caleb Guilliams
In this powerful episode, Whitney Sewell sits down with Caleb Guilliams for a raw and practical conversation on identity, stewardship, and intentional living—and what it really looks like to honor God with your time, money, and gifts.Cal...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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33:27
Does Your Wife Know Her Dreams Matter Too?
Great husbands don’t just chase their own calling — they champion their wife’s too.Every man has dreams he feels called to pursue. But one of the most overlooked leadership questions in marriage is this: Do you know your wife’...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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7:06