GreatMan Podcast
Episodes
The Coming Renaissance
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What comes after a season of plague? Renaissance. Join Stephen as he speaks to both of his podcast audiences in a single episode, pondering the thrill...
Answering Our Critics
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Good men believe in science and facts. They know their situational reality. They protect women and children. They lead and love well. A recent op-ed i...
Death and GreatManhood
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ponder today’s episode at a quiet moment. As the coronavirus reaches the apex of the curve, soon we will be surrounded by death. Stephen encourages ...
Narrating Noble Manhood
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“I’m finding that the women in my life resent or fear the things that I’m doing to get the masculine nurturing I need in my life.” In an age o...
A C-19 Battle Plan
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As I record this podcast, we’re in the middle of the coronavirus crisis. I’m thinking about you, pondering what your life must be like, and I want...
GreatMan In This Crisis
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This crisis will probably get worse before it gets better. However, it too will pass. In the meantime, the people in your life are going to need you. ...
Relief vs Restoration
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Relief is short-term. It’s the glass of wine at the end of the day, the massage, the TV show. Relief is the short-term lifting of weariness or pain....
The Coronavirus and Men
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s have a heart-to-heart about this coronavirus season. Guys, these are times in which we can really shape lives. As men, we have the ability to ...
Saying I Love You
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If the thought of saying, “I love you,” to another man makes you cringe, this episode is for you. You’re not alone. The simple act of expressing...
A Manly Code of Honor
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Where does your code of conduct come from? For Stephen, his code is built on faith and the people he admires, both today and from the past. What about...
Masculinity at West Point
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen loves West Point and has had the honor of lecturing there. But a program recently held at the United States Military Academy disturbs him. Lea...
The 1 Second Principle
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you set some big goals for 2020? How are they going? In this episode, Stephen shares a technique he’s developed for self-improvement in virtuall...
Battle Plans
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part of restoring noble manhood is that you stand guard over everything in your field. Your role as a man is to help everything within your reach rise...
Championing Women
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you advocate for men, does that mean you’re against women? Of course not! The GreatMan movement champions women. It celebrates them and wants to ...
You’re Going to Live Long!
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You are likely to be surprised at how long you’re going to live. Many men living today may find themselves living into their 90s or even beyond 100....
Our Latin American Brothers
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The GreatMan movement is going to Latin America in 2020! Don’t miss this episode, in which Stephen follows up on his recent trip to Peru with some e...
From The Archive: On Cowardice
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cowardice can make us weak, unreliable, and even dangerous. You know it when you see it, and you know it when you feel it. In this episode, you’ll l...
From The Archive: Manly Decision-Making
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you’ve seen another guy make a stupid decision? If so, the error may not have been in the actual decision so much as the process he took t...
Owning The Holidays in 2019
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Men sometimes have a way of pulling back during the holidays. The gifts, cooking, and decorating may feel like domestic tasks in which women usually t...
From The Archive: Fix Yourself First
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of guys are working hard to serve their wives, kids, jobs, causes, etc. But it’s been a long time since they’ve read a book, been in the wil...
From The Archive: Christmas Books for Men
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re looking to fill your own Christmas list or shop for the men in your life, do not miss this list of Stephen’s top 11 books for men. ...
Five Truths for Young Men
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen was recently asked, “What are the five essential things a young man under 20 should know?” As we head into the holiday season, with the ge...
The Story of the First Thanksgiving
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard the story of the Pilgrim Thanksgiving, the one that has inspired the American holiday? Men, this story (originally aired on the Stephen...
Five Essentials
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The GreatMan Podcast is typically “big picture.” Not today! Episode 110 is crucial for every man to hear. Stephen gets granular, talking through s...
Big Calm
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Think of the supercharged world we live in: hyper, nervous, and loud. One of the great gifts a righteous man gives to his friends, family, and world i...
Stupid About Alcohol
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why, in today’s men’s movement, is the attitude around alcohol akin to passing a bottle back-and-forth behind the high school gym? Guys, what’s ...
Essential Closure
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Men tend to think in terms of “moving on.” (Get past it, keep some distance, shut it down.) In some sense, “moving on” can be good. The mature...
Fixing Offense
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready? This message is going to be unbelievably timely for some of you. In this episode, Stephen hits hard, challenging YOU to do a very tough...
Men and Brain Science
08 Oct 2019
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...
Men and Sex Trafficking
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Approximately 48 million people are trafficked worldwide. The vast majority are women. Many of them are children. Stephen shares information that he r...
What Men Are Doing
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The GreatMan Podcast is not just about learning new things. It’s also about doing. Activating. Building and creating. In this episode Stephen shares...
Music and Manhood
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode introduces our new GreatMan Podcast theme song, as well as the men behind the music. Stephen interviews JT McCraw, Shayne Hill (Sawy...
A Secret Life of Good
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You should have a secret life… a secret life of good. If you have read Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men you will remember the Latin word integras, f...
Fatherless Shooters
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 100! Thanks for listening, and thanks for impacting the world with us. In this episode Stephen reflects on the disturbing correlati...
Answering the Summer Challenge
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this summer, on July 16, Stephen issued A Summer Challenge here on the GreatMan Podcast: “Go to the people in your life, and ask them to tel...
Your Manly “Oikos”
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many guys have recently asked, “How can I extend my influence? How can I help others?” Stephen answers this question by explaining the Greek word ...
Manly Rites of Passage
13 Aug 2019
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 ...
The Happy Warrior
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pain and hardship is a part of life. In fact, these things may even be the price of an exceptional life. There’s no avoiding them. Happy Warriors kn...
Answering Critics
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In almost every kind of debate you need to engage in verbal martial arts. That is to say, use the opponent’s force against him by conceding everythi...
From The Archive: Men and Boredom
23 Jul 2019
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...
A Summer Challenge
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s peak summertime, and Stephen wants to present you with a summer challenge. Go to the people in your life (spouse, kids, mentors, siblings), and...
Building Noble Language
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What if you built a culture in which language ennobled, excited, and thrilled people? In this episode, Stephen shares the language he uses with his fr...
God and Manhood
02 Jul 2019
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: A Word to Churches
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Churches are often the only organizations that budget to impact men on a regular basis. But most churches miss the mark. In this episode, Stephen spea...
Finding Your Control Room
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There’s one thing that all successful people share. One thing that guides their lives. It’s this: they make sure that they have a place and time t...
On Hardship
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad asks, “If comfort’s your biggest enemy, what are you doing to make yourself uncomfortable?” Find out why men need hardship, what the Ancien...
Summer Reading 2019
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We become what we behold. So, what are you putting in front of your eyes? Stephen shares four summer book recommendations for men, including two novel...
From The Archive: Toxic Masculinity
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As much as he’s sorry to see the word “toxic” put in front of the word “masculinity,” Stephen suggests that this word’s ancient Greek root...
What Is P.I.E.D.?
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Please note: This episode includes sexual content. Parents, consider listening alone first, then discussing with your sons. Pornography is at the root...
Answering Your Questions
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen takes a rapid-fire round to answer your questions on everything from divorce to grooming to sexual addiction and more. Like this episode? Chec...
Build Something!
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ninety percent of the churches in America do not have any kind of men’s program or ministry. Even if you’re non-religious or of a different religi...
Be the Vision Keeper
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In aptitude tests, men pale in comparison to women in all categories except for two: abstract thought and aggression (or “vision/drive”). Men, you...
The Force of Self
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There’s something that divides those who are engaging, big-hearted, and generous… and those who are seemingly incapable of drawing out the best in...
Project Words
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Men are powerful when they speak. Their words are carriers of truth, comfort, and destiny. Forget the awesomeness of words, and you risk doing severe ...
P.I.E.D.
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Please note: This episode includes sexual content. Parents, consider listening alone first, then discussing with your sons. (Specific content warnings...
Four Challenges
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen wants to help you get ahead of the curve. Before summer gets here… before you’re busy with vacation, plans, kids’ activities… set your...
From The Archive: Intentional Manhood
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In order to be a great man – a righteous man – you have to be intentional. It will. Not. Happen. Naturally. Most men have been deposited into the...
Making It Right
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We have many listeners who have come to the idea of pursuing noble manhood fairly recently. If you’ve been building a vision for noble manhood and w...
The Habits of a Man
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Does great manhood ever feel like a big “project” to you? Does it feel like some massive undertaking like going to law school or building a house?...
On Men and Divorce
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a difficult topic. Even if you’re very happily married (or not married at all), listen to this episode so that you’ll have resources and p...
You Become What You Behold
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“You become what you behold,” is a great truth of life. You get around a group of guys who cuss all the time… you’ll start doing the same. You...
Own Yourself First
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Men are often told they should be good or noble primarily in the context of their roles as husbands and fathers. While, yes, your wife and children de...
About Strong Women
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A recent survey asked men whether they liked strong women. On the whole, men said they admire strong women… from a distance. Guys, it’s important ...
Memento Mori
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Memento Mori” has served men as a motivation throughout the centuries. Latin for “remember death,” this phrase has prompted ancients and mode...
Coaching Men
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to having a band of brothers, many men can benefit from one-on-one coaching. We all have certain deformities of the soul. We all sustain w...
On the Gillette Commercial
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you seen the Gillette commercial, “The Best Men Can Be?” (Find the link below.) The ad takes aim at “Toxic Masculinity” by drawing attent...
“Coaching Men” With Special Guest JT McCraw
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
JT McCraw is one of Nashville’s premiere builders. He’s also a builder of men. In this episode, he describes the process and hard work that’s a ...
From The Archive: The Manly Spirit in You
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“The tragedy of life is what dies inside of a man while he lives,” said Albert Schweitzer. There is a spirt in a man that’s meant to be strong a...
Champions of the Cause
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin a new year, pause. Look around you. What can you do to make an impact in the lives of men at work, school, your place of worship, or sport...
Men and Tears
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps you watched the events of President George H.W. Bush’s funeral. It was beautiful, inspiring, and patriotic. One of the most reported moments...
“Restoring Fatherhood” With Special Guest Rabbi Daniel Lapin
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rabbi Daniel Lapin, known widely as America’s Rabbi, is a noted rabbinic scholar, best-selling author, and TV host. Today he’s challenging men to ...
Owning The Holidays
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Men sometimes have a way of pulling back during the holidays. The gifts, cooking, and decorating may feel like domestic tasks in which women usually t...
Beyond Shame and Guilt
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a football team whose coaching philosophy centered on one issue: “Don’t get penalties!” The players would be so focused on avoiding pena...
Manly Story
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Story is a powerful vehicle. When we learn through a story our brains use less energy to absorb information. We are even more likely to recall that in...
The Art of Honoring
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing how to extend honor is one of the great arts of manhood. Smack talk and cutting up with the guys is great, but those can’t be your only gear...
“Purpose” With Special Guest Michael Fletcher
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Fletcher is a man’s man. He has run over 27 marathons and impacts thousands of men through Manna Church, located in Fayetteville, NC, on the...
Men and the Crises of Our Times
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A shooting at a synagogue, a series of pipe bombs… the violence continues to infiltrate our daily lives. If you’re a young man, in particular, it’...
On St. Crispin’s Day
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mark your calendar! October 25 is St. Crispin’s Day, made famous by King Henry V’s rousing speech given in 1415 at the Battle of Agincourt. While ...
From The Archive: The Lore of Manhood
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
About 30 young men were on a discussion board looking for information that they just couldn’t find anywhere else… no fathers or brothers to talk t...
A GreatMan Generation
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does the Kavanaugh confirmation process tell us about great and noble manhood in our generation? Stephen posits that our lasting challenge is not...
Killer Pride
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are many types of pride, but the kind of pride most endemic to men is the kind that results from not receiving affirmation earlier in life. You ...
Our Kavanaugh Moment
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about Kavanaugh. Not about whether or not the allegations are true or whether or not he should sit on the Supreme Court. Instead, let’s...
The Power of Responsible
18 Sep 2018
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...
Women Framing Manhood
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk often on this podcast about a man’s role in fostering a culture of noble manhood. But women also play a critical role in this area. In today...
Manly Decision-Making
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you’ve seen another guy make a stupid decision? If so, the error may not have been in the actual decision so much as the process he took to ge...
A Story and The Blessing
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year, Stephen spoke at an event in California. Before thousands of men of all ages, he issued a challenge: men, bless your sons. One youn...
On Cowardice
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cowardice can make us weak, unreliable, and even dangerous. You know it when you see it, and you know it when you feel it. In this episode, you’ll l...
Fix Yourself First
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of guys are working hard to serve their wives, kids, jobs, causes, etc. But it’s been a long time since they’ve read a book, been in the wil...
On Chocolate Cake
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen loves chocolate cake, he has strong opinions about chocolate cake, and today he’s going to tell you about them! You see, chocolate cake is u...
Rescuing the Boys
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you saw the dramatic rescue of the boys trapped in a cave in Thailand. In a similar way, we need a rescue of boys today. Boys are in free fall...
A Word to Churches
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Churches are often the only organizations that budget to impact men on a regular basis. But most churches miss the mark. This week, Stephen speaks dir...
Uncrushing the Soul
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a certain list of people that every man needs to make: an enemies list. This isn’t bitter or vindictive. It’s actually an experience tha...
The McCains
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Throw out whatever you may think about John McCain politically. Today we’re discussing one remarkable talent McCain developed as a boy – and how i...
A Culture of “Let’s Fix It”
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every man creates a culture by the way he lives. That culture can be positive or negative, constructive or destructive. If you’re listening to this ...
What’s With the Cussing?
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most men using foul language think it makes them cool and accepted. Why? What do you think that the habit of cussing is compensating for in your soul?...
What Porn Taught Us
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a connection between pornography and the sexual abuse brought to light by the #MeToo movement. Most porn depicts women as willing for anythi...
When The Demons Come
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Suicide rates among middle-aged and older men are skyrocketing. According to a recent report from Esquire on suicide in the U.K., “…if you are a m...
Modular Mentoring
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most guys have a hope that some man is going to come along and take them under his wing and teach them all the things they need to know about life. Th...
Get What You Need!
29 May 2018
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...
The Disease of Self-Pity
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all sustain wounds in this life. But what are the messages we allow those wounds to inscribe upon our souls? Do you view an experience in your life...