GreatMan Podcast

Churchill: Lessons in Resilience

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Depression. Loneliness. Cowardice. These attributes aren't usually associated with acclaimed world leaders. Yet, for Winston Churchill, overcoming gre...

Studies In Manhood: Churchill

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Studies In Manhood" is a new series from GreatMan examining the lives behind the legacies of GreatMen past and present. This week, dive into the inte...

The Build: What I Would Tell My 15-Year-Old Self, Part 2

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does your self-talk look like? How was it shaped when you were a teenager? What kind of lies did you believe as you faced trials and failures thr...

The Talk: What I Would Tell My 15-Year-Old Self, Part 2

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing on the theme of speaking to our 15-year-old selves, Stephen steers the conversation toward the scripts of life that we create in our heads....

The Build: What I Would Tell My 15-Year-Old Self, Part 1

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, JT and Anthony are joined by their good friend, Chris, to hear about the impact he's making on a very unique "1% group" in society. Together, t...

The Talk: What I Would Tell My 15-Year-Old Self, Part 1

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Though it may be painful, think back to when you were 15 years old. What sort of insecurities did you carry? What traumas shaped your worldview? What ...

The Build: Taking Time in Hand

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What might your life's priorities look like if you put time in its proper place? For JT and Anthony, through decades of successes and failures, the va...

The Talk: Taking Time in Hand

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An ancient king once said, "Help us to number our days aright." In this plea with God, he is asking for an awareness of our time on earth, that we may...

The Build: The Cancer of Church Hurt

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to being hurt by the church, maybe we don’t have the right expectations of our church leaders, or maybe we don’t have the right expe...

The Talk: The Cancer of Church Hurt

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of you have been wounded by the church. Many of you have given up on church. And perhaps many of you expect too much from your church. This week,...

The Build: About Women and Bitterness, Part 2

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Men, whether single or married, it's time to take an honest look at your sex life. Do you seek pleasure over purpose? Are you unable to employ the art...

The Talk: About Women and Bitterness, Part 2

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the primary ways in which men retreat from pain and attempt to heal their own souls is through sexual fantasy. Our bitterness toward the women ...

The Build: About Women and Bitterness, Part 1

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JT and Anthony are here to peel back the layers of your woman wounds. To properly do so, you have to look to the first and most impactful woman in you...

The Talk: About Women and Bitterness, Part 1

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Men, we are made to be in right and complementary relationships with women. But often, our hurts get in the way. Are there wounds you have received fr...

The Build: Let Death Do Its Work

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, JT and Anthony lay out a very practical, very crucial list of tasks that can help ensure the security and well-being of your loved ones in the ...

The Talk: Let Death Do Its Work

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The founding fathers would often sign letters to one another using the Latin phrase, "memento mori," which translates to, "Remember that you die." But...

The Build: Intensity Over Length in Exercise

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Excuses, excuses. What are yours for neglecting exercise? A busy schedule? Your age? Your ability? Today, JT and Anthony confront the internal voice o...

The Talk: Intensity Over Length in Exercise

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you, like many men, find yourself avoiding exercise due to lack of time? Well, what if your fitness goals could be achieved in as little as 10-15 m...

The Build: The Stockdale Paradox and You + A Transition

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this transitional episode of GreatMan, a familiar voice makes a return to dive into the subject of the Stockdale Paradox. Listen in for a round tab...

The Talk: The Stockdale Paradox and You

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale was a prisoner of war in Vietnam from 1965-1973. During that time, he was forced to confront the harshness of his to...

The Build: Fighting Dirty

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you think about being physically prepared for violence, protecting those around you, or managing a safety threat, what feelings follow? Confidenc...

The Talk: Fighting Dirty

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re living in perilous times. I hope you never have to or want to initiate a fight, but I want you to be the kind of person who can end it if some...

The Build: The Inspiration Challenge

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In order to be ready to deposit inspiration and encouragement in the lives of men around you, you must be intentional about gathering it. Today, Antho...

The Talk: The Inspiration Challenge

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Allow me to challenge you as someone challenged me: Determine to make a positive deposit consistently throughout this year in the lives of the people ...

The Build: Cancel the Crass

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What amount of cursing is acceptable? At what age were you exposed to crass language? Anthony and Jay address these questions, and many more, in today...

The Talk: Cancel the Crass

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Men, our language has gotten out of control. From movie scripts to backyard barbecues, foul language has become commonplace to the point of excess. In...

The Build: The Deformity of Hate

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Anthony, Jay, and Producer Jonas sit down for a round table-style discussion on the topic of hate. Amidst a relevant conversation ...

The Talk: The Deformity of Hate

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My observation as a historian is that many men are captured early and deformed by being told who they should hate. Often before a young man is mature ...

The Build: Have Done with Lesser Things

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Anthony and Jay get personal, revealing ways in which they have harbored resentment, shifted blame, and allowed lies and misconceptions to a...

The Talk: Have Done with Lesser Things

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to life’s difficulties, it’s not always the explosive events, but the slow leaks that can leave us empty. What seemingly small offen...

The Build: Dealing with Criticism and Gossip

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Anthony and Jay share accounts of how they have personally handled criticism and gossip in their homes and businesses. When responding to criti...

The Talk: Dealing with Criticism and Gossip

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Men, if you've not experienced it already, there will come a time in your life when you will be criticized, whether wrongly or necessarily. Stephen of...

The Build: Kill the Creep

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As Anthony and Jay unpack Stephen's charge to "kill the creep" in our lives, they examine where addiction stems from, how we are set up by society to ...

The Talk: Kill the Creep

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Life is full of pleasures that are designed to be enjoyed. But for men especially, it can be easy for these pleasures to creep into addictions. From a...

The Build: Principle vs Emotions

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have set principles that you live by? How aware are you of the emotions you feel? How do these two concepts live together in harmony in our liv...

The Talk: Principle vs Emotions

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emotions are an essential part of any man's life. They help us bring passion and investment to all that we do. Yet, when we allow those emotions to ov...

The Build: Slaying Imposter Syndrome

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For many men, the self-perception of imposter has become the default. We easily cling to negative traits we've identified or critical feedback that we...

The Talk: Slaying Imposter Syndrome

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What lies are you believing? What echoes from your past drag you down into complacency, even depression? The feeling of imposter syndrome is ever-pres...

The Build: The Vision Experiment

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Anthony brings in his good friend Jay to co-host this episode on the all-encompassing topic of vision. What does it look like to actually cast ...

The Talk: The Vision Experiment

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Success doesn't come without vision. What are you aiming at? What are you striving toward? Today, Stephen issues a challenge to cast vision, whether i...

The Build: Kicking Hikikomori + An Announcement

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, JT hosts a solo episode to dive into his personal experience with the phenomenon of hikikomori and make an important announcement.Read about Hi...

The Talk: Kicking Hikikomori

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to an article by John Mac Ghlionn, there is a growing trend stemming from a population of males in Japan that is leaving the culture of masc...

The Build: A Prayer Challenge

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, JT and Anthony get into the weeds of what a prayer life looks like. Whether you are a seasoned man of prayer, or someone who has often looked a...

The Talk: A Prayer Challenge

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Stephen issues a challenge to commit to short, consistent prayer for the next several weeks, designed to connect you to the maker of masculinit...

The Build: Men in a Bruising World

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When this world and the people in it don't meet your expectations, how are you to cope? JT and Anthony have 5 key principles to help you walk full of ...

The Talk: Men in a Bruising World

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How does a man keep his head above the water in a world full of hardship and unmet expectations? He must become the "happy warrior" to fight for what ...

Fighting Child Trafficking with Aaron Spradlin of Mission America Foundation

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Child trafficking is one of the greatest evils our society faces today. Fortunately, with movies like The Sound of Freedom in the spotlight, awareness...

The Build: Grieving Like Men

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The heavy, yet crucial topic of grieving is unpacked by JT and Anthony as they recount their own losses of friends, family, and even seasons of life. ...

The Talk: Grieving Like Men

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Different cultures have different ways of handling grief. Often, in the western world, it is expected to leave old sorrows behind and move on to what'...

The Build: Impacting Our Older Sons

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Impacting the life of your son doesn't have to be as daunting as it sounds. With intentional practices like keeping open communication, supporting his...

The Talk: Impacting Our Older Sons

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As it applies to you, take a moment to reflect on the relationship you have with your older son. What are the ways you can be there for him? What are ...

The Build: Show Up Whole

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly does it look like to show up whole? Today, Anthony and JT offer some personal examples of ways to listen with intent, change what needs c...

The Talk: Show Up Whole

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Men, it isn't essential that you have your entire life figured out at all times. However, it is essential that you have some basic things figured out ...

The Build: A Fortress of Principles

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, JT and Anthony break down their own experiences with having and upholding a fortress of principles. They get into everything from rules of gene...

The Talk: A Fortress of Principles

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A noble man is nothing without his principles. What are his non-negotiables? What does he build his life upon? How does he orient his behavior? Listen...

The Build: How To Train Boys

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Expanding on the concept of training boys and young men in the ways of noble manhood, JT and Anthony share 6 key areas in which you can instill growth...

The Talk: How To Train Boys

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's never too early or too late to teach noble manhood. There are countless ways to exemplify core masculine principles to young men in your life. Wh...

The Build: Toxic Masculinity and Ethnicity

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whatever your culture may be, it contains a form of toxic masculinity. JT and Anthony peel back the layers as to what this looks like in their lives, ...

The Talk: Toxic Masculinity and Ethnicity

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The term "toxic masculinity" has become a catch-all to encompass many traits and tendencies of modern men. Today, Stephen takes this phrase back to it...

Interview: Big George Foreman

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s exclusive bonus episode, JT and Anthony had the great honor to interview two-time world heavyweight champion, George Foreman. Together, t...

The Build: Your Manly Story

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, JT and Anthony dive into the art of compiling your manly story, using this general outline:Choose a specific event from your childhoodChoose th...

The Talk: Your Manly Story

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't know who you are, you don't know where you're going. This is Stephen's lesson today as he digs into the essential task of knowing your ma...

The Build: 3 Urgent Warnings for Men

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, JT and Anthony are giving their unique perspectives on the 3 urgent topics of marriage, health, and debt. Tune in as they dive deeper into ...

The Talk: 3 Urgent Warnings for Men

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Stephen has three distinct, yet critical topics for men to consider. Take a moment to step back and analyze your priorities and habits as he ou...

The Build: Hating Part of Yourself

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, join JT and Anthony as they pick up where Stephen left off in our discussion on backfiring bitterness. How exactly does it work? What impac...

The Talk: Hating Part of Yourself

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Stephen elaborates on an important point he made in a previous episode - the concept of backfiring bitterness. If you have anyone in your i...

Exciting Changes Coming to GreatMan

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some big changes are in store for GreatMan! We are proud to announce that our weekly podcast schedule is resuming again - but with some fresh new voic...

A GreatMan and Women

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As men striving toward nobility, we should be bothered by things like recent satanic Grammy performances. What's more, we should be outraged by the in...

Don’t Let The Old Man In

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maintaining health, vitality, and purpose as one grows old has a lot to do with eating right and staying active, but everything to do with adopting th...

Practicing Honor

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Honor is one of the most profound and intentional gifts you can give to someone in your life. What's more, in practicing honoring others, you may find...

Gambling: You Are Being Targeted

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is an addiction creeping into American society that has the power to destroy lives. Online gambling has grown at staggering rates, and men are b...

How To Face The Future

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As one year comes to a close and a new year begins, anxieties often settle in about what the future might hold. While unpredictable political, economi...

Owning The Holidays in 2022

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guys, you need to be fully engaged in the holiday season - for yourself, those you lead, and those around you. Join us as we Revisit the December 2018...

Why Are They in Your Life?

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being surrounded by men doesn't equate to having a band of brothers. To build the latter, there are some deeper questions involved - Why is this perso...

A Manly Apologetic

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have an apologetic for noble manhood? That word, "apologetic," comes from the Greek word "apologia," meaning "a formal defense of an opinion, p...

The Horror of Haunting Loneliness

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that if you are “haunted by loneliness,” as Stephen says, the toll on your physical health is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a d...

Who Are You Talking To?

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most men, if they’re talking at all, are talking to the wrong people. If the only people you are talking to are your rowdy friends or your wife or g...

Getting Aligned With Father

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the arts of great manhood is getting yourself straight about your father. For those of you who have wonderful relationships with your father, g...

Who Will Stand Vigil for You?

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A part of the British monarch’s funeral rites involves friends, knights, aides, and family members stepping up to the corners and sides of the coffi...

Manly Sacred Space

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Men need manly, sacred space: a space in the home or outside of it. As Stephen prepares for a move, he describes the manly sacred space he has enjoyed...

The Power in Conquering Lying

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lying is a cancer of the soul and a cancer on great manhood. According to a survey by the University of Notre Dame, the average American tells 11 lies...

From The Archive: God and Manhood

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Posit this with us: If there is a God and if He created you, then He created you as a man. Of course, we all sustain wounds and deformities that pierc...

From The Archive: Manly Rites of Passage

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joshua asks, what is the purpose of initiation and ritual among men? Learn why men are wired for rituals and seasons – and what you can do to build ...

From The Archive: Men And Alcohol

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Men are about twice as likely to become alcohol-dependent as women. They’re twice as likely to binge drink and twice as likely to be drunk drivers. ...

From The Archive: Get What You Need!

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things that distinguishes a mature man from an immature boy is his ability to get what he needs. Men, you’ve probably heard Stephen say t...

From The Archive: Men and Brain Science

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We used to believe the brain was a closed system. Now we’re finding that the brain is very malleable. We are not dealt a single hand of cards at bir...

A Must Listen: Men and Boredom

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Men are made for adventure. Yet so many guys are “over-domesticated.” You know how it goes: gradually, the pressures and duties of daily life begi...

From The Archive: What Is P.I.E.D.?

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Please note: This episode includes sexual content. Parents, consider listening alone first, then discussing with your sons. Pornography is at the roo...

The Power of Calm

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The great principles and truths that guide us to success and effective living are often quite simple. Stephen shares a basic concept that has changed ...

Get Checked!

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No matter your age or health, you need to make the habit of getting an annual medical exam a regular discipline in your life. Many of the diseases tha...

Alfred and Tristan in Our Souls

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In one of Stephen’s favorite films, Legends of the Fall, there are two brothers who embody different spirits of manhood. Alfred is refined. Tristan ...

Culture Building and Stories

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Build the culture around you through the stories you tell. Words are the fast-track in culture building. Weed out the dark and disillusioning, and fil...

Lessons from Uvalde

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode recorded for both the GreatMan Podcast and the Stephen Mansfield Podcast, Stephen reflects on the tragic shooting at Robb Elem...

The Fuel of Failure

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the Challenger and Columbia space shuttle disasters, NASA became very risk-averse in their corporate culture. As a result, they didn’t have an...

Digging Holes in Your Life

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Men need both a team and a purpose or they will go about digging holes in their lives. Going it alone, they will allow themselves to be destroyed by a...

Stuck in Rebellion?

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many a man has discovered the power of rebellion in his teenage years. It feels good. It makes you feel alive. A little bit of opposition and rebellio...

From The Archive: The Power of Responsible

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The strength and glory of a man are exhibited when he takes responsibility. It’s at the heart of noble manhood. Owning your responsibility is more t...

A Radiating Goal

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Men have an ability to set radiating goals. When you set a big radiating goal, your life naturally aligns in support of that goal. Stephen shares his ...

The Price of Significance

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel discouraged about where you are in life? Did you know that there is a benevolent conspiracy underway, leading you to a destined momen...

To Serve A Noble Cause

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The poet Thomas Babington Macaulay wrote in “Lays of Ancient Rome” – And how can man die better Than facing fearful odds, For the ashes of his ...