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!
Episodes
77 episodes
Strength Looks Nothing Like You Think | Dr. Matt Kutz
Dr. Matt Kutz brings a powerful and practical look at biblical masculinity, contextual intelligence, and what it means for Christian men to lead with clarity, wisdom, and strength. From the unforgettable “Vulcan Death Grip” story to the R4 Mode...
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Episode 77
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Stop Drifting: The Direction Every Man Needs
A man without direction drifts — and I’ve lived that.In this Holy Week solo episode, we look at the clarity Jesus carried into His final days and how that same clarity can anchor you today.We walk through four powerful truths from Holy ...
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Episode 76
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From Rock Bottom to Divine Purpose | Alex Sanfilippo
in this powerful conversation, Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, shares the raw and honest story of how God met him at rock bottom and rebuilt his identity from the ground up. From selling golf balls at age 10, to losing everything i...
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Episode 75
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The Modern Idol Nobody's Talking about
Jake Doberenz grew up in the church, armed with theology, certainty, and the confidence of a teenager who believed he had everything figured out. But college humbled him — and God rebuilt him.In this powerful conversation, Jake shares how p...
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Episode 72
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Rejected, Addicted, Near-Dead — Then Jesus Found Him | Dr. Stephen Phinney
Dr. Stephen Finney's truly inspirational story shows how one can overcome adversity through faith. His journey, marked by a profound spiritual awakening and overcoming addiction, is a testament to the power of Jesus Christ. He grew up in an...
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Episode 71
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Built to Break: How God Rebuilt Ryan Reichert’s Life
In this powerful conversation, Mark sits down with Ryan Reichert — retired Army lieutenant colonel, author, and founder of Our Protector LLC — to unpack a story of addiction, surrender, and supernatural transformation.Ryan spent decades gri...
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Episode 70
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The Question That Changes Men — Paul Granger on Calling, Fatherhood & God’s Goodness
In this powerful conversation, Mark sits down with Paul from Where Did You See God? to explore what it really means to be an ambassador of Christ — not in theory, but in the messy, unpredictable reality of everyday life.Paul shares how a si...
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Episode 69
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Half a Heart, Whole Faith: What God Taught One Father Through Suffering
This episode is a vulnerable and deeply encouraging conversation with pastor and author Dan Nichols, whose son Landon survived three open‑heart surgeries and now lives with half a heart. Dan shares how suffering reshaped his faith, how he wrest...
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Episode 68
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A Navy Chaplain’s Blueprint for Strong Men
Former Navy chaplain Greg Woodard joins Mark to share the blueprint strong men follow to stay whole — relationally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Greg draws from years of counseling men in high‑pressure environments and offers pract...
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Episode 67
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Fire, Faith, and Forty Minutes Without a Pulse — Matt Carter’s Story
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, an...
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Episode 66
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From Broken Home to Bulletproof Faith-Rory Paquette
Too many men feel like they’re barely holding it together — carrying pain, pressure, and responsibility while quietly falling apart inside. In this episode, Rory Paquette shares how God met him in the middle and helped him recover from trauma, ...
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Episode 65
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Taking Possession Through Obedience, Not Strength | Jake Giffin
Christian men struggling with faith, obedience, and spiritual drift need this conversation. Jake Giffen shares how taking possession through obedience, not strength, transformed his walk with God. Christian men often feel stuc...
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Episode 64
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48:25
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Why Believing God Isn’t Optional: A Conversation with David Libby
Christian apologetics, God’s existence, philosophy, and worldview collide in this powerful conversation with David Libby about why believing in God isn’t optional—and why reason, morality, and truth depend on Him.In this episode, David Libb...
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Episode 63
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When Success Isn’t Enough: Escaping Achievement Addiction with Dr. Jack
Father wounds, achievement addiction, Christian identity, and men’s transformation — Dr. Jack shares how success, pain, and faith shaped the mountain within every man.In this powerful episode, Dr. Jack reveals the hidden story behind a life...
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Episode 62
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51:45
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The Ordinary Places God Uses to Build Extraordinary Men
As I look back on this year, God reminded me of something powerful:The places that feel small, ordinary, or overlooked are often the very places He’s asking us to stand our ground. In this end‑of‑year episode, I share what God has entrusted...
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Episode 62
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My Dad Ran From God, But This One Decision Changed Our Entire Family
This episode is personal.I’m sitting down with my dad to talk about the night he finally said yes to God, and how that single decision changed the direction of our family forever.This is not a polished testimony or a church-stag...
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Episode 61
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45:04
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Discouraged? Discontented? LISTEN to this!
In part 2 of this special Best Of episode, Mark brings together the most powerful answers to his signature question — inspired by 1 Samuel 22 — about what men would say to those who feel disheartened, disgruntled, and discouraged. These are wor...
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Episode 60
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43:45
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Discouraged Men Need to Hear This: Cave Of Adullam
in this special Best Of episode, Mark brings together the most powerful answers to his signature question — inspired by 1 Samuel 22 — about what men would say to those who feel disheartened, disgruntled, and discouraged. These are word...
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Episode 59
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32:25
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From Confession to Courage: TS Wright's Path to Bold Faith
in this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, TS Wright shares his journey of visions, discipleship, and bold faith. From receiving divine visions in 2003 to launching multiple podcasts and writing a discipleship curriculum, TS reveals how trai...
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Episode 58
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56:54
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Intentional Wealth, Eternal Values: Chad Hufford on Finance, Faith, and More
In this episode, Mark sits down with Chad for a raw and enriching conversation about how Christian men can steward their money, their time, and their mission with purpose.They explore what it means to build wealth that doesn’t compromise...
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Episode 57
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Legacy Starts at Home: A Deep Dive Into Faith and Fatherhood
In this conversation, Mark sits down with Eric to explore what it really means to become a godly man, a present father, and a spiritual leader in the home. Eric shares his journey from a difficult childhood to discovering faith, developing resp...
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Episode 56
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Faith in Focus: Filming the Stories That Shaped Scripture
🎙 Episode Description (Podcast Platform Copy)What happens when faith meets film?In this episode, Craig Dehut — co-founder and CEO of Appian Media — shares how his team brings Scripture to life through stunning on-location d...
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Episode 55
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From Wreckage to His Grace: How God Rewrote Victor’s Story
Two years ago, Victor Anderson was a man wrecked by the world. Then God stepped in.In this powerful episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, Victor shares his testimony of transformation — from living for himself to walking fully s...
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Episode 54
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He Lost His Military Identity… Until God Gave Him a New One
When former Army officer Nick Filoni hung up his uniform after 13 years of service, he thought he’d lost everything that defined him — courage, purpose, even identity. But what looked like the end of a mission became the beginning of a n...
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Episode 53
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The Narrow Road and The Wide Deception Part 2
In this soul-stirring conversation, Tom Snow shares his 40-year wilderness journey through ministry, burnout, spiritual dryness, and eventual restoration. From cussing God out in a parking lot to cracking jokes on a crash cart during heart fail...
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Episode 52
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