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The Valiant Forge
A podcast for men who refuse to stay stuck.
The Valiant Forge is where Christian men come to be shaped — not by the patterns of this world, but by the renewing work of God.
Hosted by Mark Osborne — husband, father, grandfather, and servant‑leader — this podcast speaks to men who are tired of drifting and ready to live with clarity, conviction, and purpose. Every episode is a steady, honest conversation about faith, fatherhood, failure, and the formation God works in the fire.
No hype. No perfection. No pretending.
Just real stories, biblical truth, and the kind of wisdom that sharpens iron.
If you’re a man who wants to think differently, live differently, and lead differently — this is your forge.
Step in. Be renewed. Walk away transformed!
The Valiant Forge
Fire, Faith, and Forty Minutes Without a Pulse — Matt Carter’s Story
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Former Oklahoma City firefighter Matt Carter has lived through more chaos than most men will ever face — tornadoes, trauma, and even the Oklahoma City bombing. But nothing compares to the night his wife found him unresponsive, not breathing, and slipping into eternity.
For over forty minutes, Matt was in cardiac arrest. Paramedics were seconds away from calling time of death… until one of them said, “Let’s give one more round.”
What happened next reshaped Matt’s identity, his faith, and his mission.
In this episode, Matt shares:
• The night he died — and the miracle that brought him back
• How God used weakness to rebuild him into a leader of men
• The biblical blueprint for masculinity
• Why so many men stay passive and spiritually asleep
• The story behind the Act Like Men movement
• How brotherhood, mentorship, and humility form a godly man
If you’re a man who feels stuck, distracted, or drifting — this conversation will wake you up!
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Want to be a guest on The Valiant Forge Podcast? Send Mark Osborne a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17432638464878159623a121d
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