GreatMan Podcast

The Build: Make the Story Live

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Preserving our stories passes on not only our memories, but our greatest victories and our boldest warnings. These moments—ordinary and extraordinar...

The Talk: Make the Story Live

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Story is how we absorb meaning—not just entertainment, but something that reaches deep into the soul and shapes who we become. Using concepts from h...

The Build: The Bravest Thing I Ever Saw

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, JT and Anthony take the conversation of courage from the situational to the relational.Courage is practiced in seemingly small ways, ...

The Talk: The Bravest Thing I Ever Saw

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Courage isn’t something you scramble to find in a crisis—it’s a decision made long before the moment arrives, forged by preparing your soul for ...

The Build: The Awesome Male Brain ft. Dr. Lee Warren

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Lee Warren’s life experience includes multiple traumatic events, from serving in the Iraq War (conducting over 200 brain surgeries over 125 days...

The Talk: The Awesome Male Brain

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Men are uniquely wired for systemizing, problem-solving, focus, and action. What's more, the brain is constantly reshaped by what you repeatedly do, m...

The Build: Men Need You!

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a "third place?"A place separate from home, separate from work, where you can know other men and be known?Third places promote real conver...

The Talk: Men Need You!

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Across the country, employers, business owners, and leaders are seeing value in bringing men together for a transformational time of leadership develo...

Power, Pattern, Purpose ft. Dr. Greg Wark

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Currently focused on reaching veterans who suffer from trauma, suicidal ideations, addiction, and post-traumatic stress, Greg is called to minister to...

The Build: Facing Fear

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You can’t become all God is calling you to be while walking in fear—whether it’s fear of rejection, success, commitment, or being fully known. I...

The Build: Men for Our Times

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You were chosen for this moment in time.Will you rise to meet and understand it, or shrink back to let it overtake you?In this episode, JT and Anthony...

The Talk: Facing Fear

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most fears are formed through life experiences—but they are not you; they are attachments, enemies working like hidden time bombs against your desti...

The Talk: Men for Our Times

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If there's one truth we can count on, it's that there has never been a time like this.Throughout history, men were challenged to rise to the occasion....

The Build: Reign Romance!

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It takes risk to pursue real connection, and many guys are shying away from it. Showing up as a grounded, communicative man with boundaries, direction...

The Talk: Reign Romance!

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many men have lost the art of romance. Young and old men alike don't know how to win over or date a woman. With a declining birthrate in the U.S. and ...

The Build: Where You Are is Who You Are

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership is not a position; it is a mindset. What you believe about yourself determines the impact you can have in the places you go. Do you stifle ...

The Talk: Where You Are is Who You Are

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you present in the lives around you, and are you truly showing up for those who look to you for leadership? In this episode, Stephen challenges yo...

[Best Of] The Build: The Tragedy of Male Health ft. Scott Jansen

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With 2026 right around the corner, we're running back one of our favorite episodes to help kickstart your health resolutions. May this year be your gr...

The Build: The Generous Man Prospers

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Generosity isn’t a financial category or a religious obligation—it’s a heart posture that shapes who we become. Today, Anthony and JT argue why ...

The Talk: The Generous Man Prospers

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Across faiths, across time, across societies, the notion of generosity is valued and upheld. Even secular societies recognize that somehow, giving oft...

The Build: The Storyteller

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stories stick, shape futures, and outlive you—and that’s why the world needs you to tell yours. Today, JT and Anthony uncover the power of vulnera...

The Talk: The Storyteller

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Irish tradition upholds the role of the "seanachie:" the keeper of the stories. It is their job to keep their culture alive through the power of story...

The Build: Books and Men

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reading is the fastest way to gain hard-won wisdom, deepen your focus, and sharpen your decision-making. If you’re only reading headlines, you’re ...

The Talk: Books and Men

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Good literature holds the power to change lives. This holiday season, invite the men in your life into the lore of noble manhood with one of Stephen's...

The Build: Trouble's A-Comin'

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, JT flies solo to unearth and challenge what truly anchors you when life's storms threaten to pull you under. Pluralism, chaos, and change are c...

The Talk: Trouble's A-Comin'

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If Benjamin Franklin told us to expect life's grim guarantees (death and taxes), what do we do with all of the troubles in between? In this episode, S...

The Build: Your Todger

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you thought the conversation couldn't get any more vulnerable, JT and Anthony are here to test your discomfort. From slang terms and persona...

The Talk: Your Todger

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode swings "below the belt" as Stephen tackles some of the most common—and most awkward—questions men ask about their bodies. From siz...

The Build: The Tragedy of Male Health ft. Scott Jansen

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With almost every online resource at our disposal, it is clear that men's health is not an information problem. But how do we sort through all of the ...

The Talk: The Tragedy of Male Health

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Men can be stubborn when it comes to their health, and ironically, it ends up being to their own demise. We want men to be strong, vibrant, and health...

The Build: Men and Cracker Barrel

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, JT and Producer Jonas dive into the idea of personal branding—not for a business, but for your life. Just like a company (e.g. Cracker Barrel...

Charlie Kirk: A GreatMan Response

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When times of crisis arise, it is our responsibility as men not to fan the flames, nor extinguish them, but to contain them. We must learn the art of ...

Remembering Charlie Kirk

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The GreatMan Podcast, Stephen reflects on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk following his tragic assassination. As men, w...

The Talk: Men and Cracker Barrel

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cracker Barrel's disastrous rebranding headlines came about because of one core issue: they forgot who they were. And just like this multi-billion-dol...

The Build: Curse of the Unengaged

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In all that a man does, he has a choice.Today, JT and Anthony dive into the core battle every man faces: responsibility versus passivity. From Adam in...

The Talk: Curse of the Unengaged

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unengaged men have become a plague in our generation, drifting through life instead of leading it. These men are often fearful, not understanding thei...

The Build: Be Intolerant!

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Men are dying slowly instead of living fully. The irony of this truth is that in this time in history, there more ways than ever to stay active, but m...

The Talk: Be Intolerant!

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you learned to tolerate weaknesses and vices? Have you come to a place of complacency or hopelessness in the area of physical health? Men, it is ...

The Build: The BIG Question

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You are not an accident. In fact, you were designed intentionally for this time in history. Yet so often, you can get so caught up in WHAT you do that...

The Talk: The BIG Question

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Men are made to think about destiny—but most rarely stop to define it. In this episode, Stephen challenges you to look beyond your daily duties and ...

The Build: Watching Adolescence, Part 2

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our current technological age, the world will teach your kids if you don't. That's why as fathers, mentors, and coaches, we must stay one step ahea...

The Build: Watching Adolescence, Part 1

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fatherhood in the digital age demands more than presence—it demands vision. Continuing on the conversation about the recent Netflix series, "Adolesc...

The Talk: Watching Adolescence

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new Netflix series, simply titled "Adolescence," has sparked a cultural conversation around the nature of boyhood and masculinity. In this episode, ...

The Build: The Men in Your Mind

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The men in your mind are shaping your future, whether you realize it or not. In this episode, Anthony and JT challenge you to inspect the internal voi...

The Talk: The Men in Your Mind

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who keeps you accountable to your principles? In this episode, Stephen recounts a memorable moment from a call with his band of brothers that left him...

The Build: Smack Talk and Greatness

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How much laughter lives within your close male relationships? Continuing on Stephen's topic of smack talk, Anthony and JT lay out how they personally ...

The Talk: Smack Talk and Greatness

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Men insult. Women compliment. Neither one of them mean it too much."This lighthearted phrase carries an underlying truth which Stephen focuses on tod...

The Build: A Father's Day Plan

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special edition episode, JT and Anthony are joined by former NFL Super Bowl champion, pastor, author, and leader of men, Tim Johnson. Tim shar...

The Talk: A Father's Day Plan

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Father’s Day, take time to confront your father story—honor the good, forgive the bad, and get FatherRight. You can’t step fully into noble...

The Build: Getting FatherRight

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your father wound addressed... or dormant? Listen in as JT coaches Anthony through his father wounds in realtime, focusing on his all-too-common st...

The Talk: Getting FatherRight

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's true about your father story doesn't have to be true about YOU. Whether your father was a hero, a ghost, or something in between, you must get ...

The Build: Transferring Skills

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aside from everyday practical skills that young men need to be taught, there are 5 all-encompassing skills that guide the life of a man: emotional int...

The Talk: Transferring Skills

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A recent Wall Street Journal article highlights a troubling reality: many adults lack basic life skills—from reading a thermometer to planning a tri...

The Build: The Hero Factor

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The breaking of barriers isn't limited to the sports field or the workplace. If anything, it is most crucial within the generations of a family line. ...

The Talk: The Hero Factor

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1954, Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile—and sparked a wave of breakthroughs in athletics worldwide. When one man rises, it empowers others ...

The Build: Killing the F-Bomb

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, JT and Anthony explore how a man’s words reveal his maturity, self-awareness, and discipline—or the lack thereof. True strength i...

The Talk: Killing the F-Bomb

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you speak, do you use your words for impact or self-gratification? Though strong language may at times be excusable, a leader knows how to expres...

The Build: Universe 25 and You

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When a man loses his sense of purpose, he will settle for the lesser things in life. Whereas noble men are designed to protect, provide, and lead, apa...

The Talk: Universe 25 and You

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does a 1968 science experiment on a mouse population have to do with gluttonous men in today's technological world? Stephen brings some alarming ...

The Build: War Chest of Masculinity

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Giving is about more than just showing kindness; it's about effecting the next generation. JT and Anthony are here to remind us about the simple truth...

A Beachside Chat: Take Time for Vacation

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every man has obligations and responsibilities, but every man needs a break to rest and be reminded of his purpose. In an impromptu beachside podcast ...

GreatMan Spotlight: Michael Blanton

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Blanton is an award-winning artistic producer and manager for artists like Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, DeGarmo & Key, and countless other...

The Talk: War Chest of Masculinity

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's becoming increasingly difficult to fund men’s events and movements, because for many, the needs of men in western society are an afterthought. ...

The Build: The Michelangelo Effect

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No man is perfect. We all need to be sculpted, and we all need to help sculpt other men. But how do we enter into sculpting relationships? How do we f...

The Talk: The Michelangelo Effect

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who is sculpting you? Who are you sculpting? Famed Renaissance artist, Michelangelo, was known for saying, "I saw what was embedded in the stone, and ...

The Build: Stay Vital!

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Men, the art of staying vital is all-encompassing. Through seeking adventure, pivoting purpose, and finding or becoming a mentor, every man needs awar...

The Talk: Stay Vital!

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most men report that their 70s and 80s were the best years of their lives. What are you doing now to prepare yourself for those decades ahead? To maxi...

Anthony's Story: Part 2

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a special 2-part series, GreatMan Podcast co-host, Anthony Flemons, shares his unique and redemptive life story. In part 2, Anthony picks up with h...

Anthony's Story: Part 1

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a special 2-part series, GreatMan Podcast co-host, Anthony Flemons, shares his unique and redemptive life story. In part 1, Anthony recounts memori...

The Build: Seven Changes for 2025

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you want to build in 2025? Who do you want to build in 2025? How are you going to build in 2025? These questions, along with the seven changes...

The Talk: Seven Changes for 2025

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gentlemen, a new year has begun. Rather than upending your life and pursuing massive change, Stephen is here to lay out 7 seemingly small, yet highly ...

The Build: Achieve Victories

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gentlemen, a new year begins tomorrow. Rather than make a resolution, we encourage you to set a vision for victory in 3 specific areas of your life. N...

The Talk: Achieve Victories

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Men are designed to achieve. From business and physical fitness to prioritizing family and serving others, it is our role to cast vision and chase aft...

The Build: Slaying Insecurity

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your insecurity is holding you back from greatness. Don't let it rule your relationships. However insecurity rears its head in your life, there are th...

The Talk: Slaying Insecurity

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"I might not measure up. I might not be accepted. I might not be enough. I might not belong."Have these thoughts plagued you before? Insecurity is oft...

The Build: The Danger of Fame Culture

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we strive for popularity and acceptance, we can easily lose touch with who we really are. Today, JT and Anthony dive into the perils of chasing n...

Holiday Hazards: Family, Friends, & Politics

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The current American political cycle has caused unprecedented division among friends and family. Heading into this holiday season, many family gatheri...

The Talk: The Danger of Fame Culture

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You become what you behold. Both the chase of fame and the idolization of the famous can deform a man severely. Men, whatever your public visibility, ...

The Build: Manly Maxims 3 & 4

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manly maxims 3 & 4 outline how we are to direct our lives toward honoring other men and our creator. Living out these two ideals can feel like an ...

The Talk: Manly Maxims 3 & 4

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The next manly maxims in "Mansfield's Book of Manly Men" outline two core truths of manhood: manly men build manly men, and manly men live to the glor...

The Build: Manly Maxims 1 & 2

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing on the subject of the Manly Maxims from "Mansfield's Book of Manly Men," JT and Anthony hit hard on the realities of manly responsibilities...

The Talk: Manly Maxims 1 & 2

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Mansfield's popular book, "Mansfield's Book of Manly Men," outlines 4 "Manly Maxims" that men are to live out nobly and with purpose. In this ...

The Talk: Men Answering Crisis

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The southeast has witnessed unimaginable destruction in the wake of multiple hurricanes. And there is no shortage of men stepping up to the plate to m...

The Build: The Monster of Shame

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shame is a heavy weight to carry. How are you allowing it to weigh you down? In this episode, JT and Anthony discuss their own shame breakthroughs, an...

An Update + Ryan Michler Episode

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rather than pivoting away from our recent episode with Ryan Michler, we want to give men a chance to listen, share, and completely take in what was sa...

Who Are You Changing For? with Ryan Michler

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Michler, host and founder of the Order of Man Podcast, joins JT and Anthony today for a special episode about the topic of addiction and healing....

The Talk: The Monster of Shame

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the difference between being ashamed and living in shame? This week, Stephen illustrates the distinction between a very important mechanis...

The Build: A Healing Vision of Manhood

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What kind of man do you want to be? Do the words courage, integrity, and authenticity mean something to you, or are they only buzzwords? Are you follo...

The Talk: A Healing Vision of Manhood

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does high blood pressure have to do with your perception of noble manhood? Stephen illustrates through a personal experience how your unhealthy b...

The Build: An Ashley Madison Rant

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Even after its scandalous data leak, Ashley Madison boasts over 70 million site users in 2024, calculated at 1 man for every 0.7 women. What is causin...

The Talk: An Ashley Madison Rant

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A recent Netflix documentary has brought the scandal of affair-seeking website, Ashley Madison, back into the cultural spotlight. What was it about th...

The Build: Manhood and Wives

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Noble manhood should be pursued and lived out while single, married, or divorced. You can actively strive to be the kind of husband that a wife desire...

The Talk: Manhood And Wives

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There exists a misconception about the way a man treats his wife. When a man makes his wife's happiness his life's goal, he neglects countless noble a...

The Roundtable: Responsibility in Crisis

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special edition episode, JT, Anthony, and Stephen gather at the roundtable to discuss recent political events and their application to manhood...

Louisianan Lessons in Leadership with Phil Nicaud

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JT and Anthony are joined in studio by a leader from Louisiana, a Cajun with a cause, a believer from the bayou: Phil Nicaud. Phil is the founder and ...

The Build: A Manly Worldview

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a "man's man?" Hint: It's not the exterior. Rather than riding motorcycles, growing long beards, or getting tattoos, JT and Anthony want to...

Honor and Age

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following the recent U.S. presidential debate, the judgment and humor directed at President Joe Biden is targeting his old age. Respecting and helping...

The Talk: A Manly Worldview

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who or what is currently shaping your view of manhood? What misconceptions do you see others, even yourself, believing about what makes up a man? Manh...

The Roosevelt Legacy: Guiding Teddy to Greatness

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A father's voice can change the trajectory of a man's life, for better or for worse. In the case of Teddy Roosevelt, the words of his father helped hi...

Studies In Manhood: Teddy Roosevelt

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing in the "Studies In Manhood" series, Stephen dives in to the rugged and transformative life of 26th President of the United States, Teddy Ro...