Heroic: Conversations On Surprising Manhood

Every few episodes we’ll take the opportunity to recap and dive deep into how to apply what we’ve learned. For all of these episodes I’ll be joined by Carter Crenshaw, Senior Pastor of West End Community Church in West Nashville to do so—You’ll quickly come to understand why he’s the perfect guest to help us do this. Episodes 17-19 revolved around the last stage of the heroic journey: When a man turns outward and offers his time, strength, and wisdom to serve everyone around him. We’ll be joined by Carter one last time and wrap up Heroic with Carter in the final episode of Heroic. Thank you for listening. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

One of the most profound ways manhood is expressed is through a father becoming a warrior-servant within his family. Joining me for this conversation is David Thomas, Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee. He is co-author of 6 books, including the best-selling Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys. He is a frequent guest on national television and radio. David has spent thousands of hours counseling children and their parents. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

The heroic journey, when embarked upon, can fundamentally change a marriage. It can transform a marriage from one that is just surviving to one that is flourishing. We’ll be mixing things up a bit as we discuss marriage in this episode of Heroic: We’ve invited two guests to join us. Brown Bannister and Ellie Holcomb. Brown is one of the most decorated recording artists and producers around with 25 Dove awards and 15 Grammys. His records have sold over 50 million copies. After 40 years of recording, he left the industry to become Director of the School of Music at Lipscomb University, teaching and coaching college students in the world of recording. Ellie is a talented musician herself, has her own growing musical career and also collaborates with her husband, Drew Holcomb. She’s also written a children’s book, Who Sang the First Song? All of Ellie’s work can be found at ellieholcomb.com Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

How can a man pursue the heroic way of Jesus in singleness? What would that mean? What could that look like? We’ll be joined by Richie Sessions again for this conversation. As a college pastor, Richie is constantly in the furroughs of engaging with single men on how to live their lives well. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #16) Every few episodes we’ll take the opportunity to recap and dive deep into how to apply what we’ve learned. For all of these episodes I’ll be joined by Carter Crenshaw, Senior Pastor of West End Community Church in West Nashville to do so—You’ll quickly come to understand why he’s the perfect guest to help us do this. In these episodes, we talked about the necessary movements toward God that happens to a man when he takes the heroic journey. We’ll be discussing ways we can encourage men to keep turning toward God and engage Him at the heart level. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #15) Prayer is our experience of God—and that experience profoundly shapes the entirety of the heroic journey, beginning to end. Trevin Wax will be joining us—he serves as Bible publisher for B&H Publishing and is a pastor, scholar, and author of several books, including This is Our Time. Trevin brings a whole host of experiences about prayer to the table in the conversation.   Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #14) Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly speaking to ourselves. Our self-speak can powerfully define us and even destroy us. I’m joined by Scott Sauls as we discuss strategies to triumph over the condemning monologues we experience. Scott is Senior Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church and author of several books, such as Jesus Outside the Lines, Befriend, and Irresistible Faith. As a public figure, Scott is painfully aware of the dissonance one can experience in attempting to hold up a public figure while experiencing condemning monologues. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #13) Breaking away from the world and entering into silence is a huge way we grow as men. Richie Sessions’ life has been radically transformed by silence, especially having served for a significant period in the busyness of Vanderbilt University’s campus. Richie is the Reformed University Fellowship Pastor at Vanderbilt University. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #12) Every few episodes we’ll take the opportunity to recap and dive deep into how to apply what we’ve learned. For all of these episodes I’ll be joined by Carter Crenshaw, Senior Pastor of West End Community Church in West Nashville to do so—You’ll quickly come to understand why he’s the perfect guest to help us do this. In episodes 9-11, we talked about the remarkable awakening that can happen to a man in this part of the heroic journey. We’ll be discussing ways we can encourage and inspire men as they awaken to their personal quest. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #11) Since joining LifeWay, Todd Adkins has spearheaded several leadership development resources LifeWay offers, including his 5 Leadership Questions podcast and serving as Director of LifeWay Leadership. He knows personally what awakening to our quest feels like: Both the good, and the hard, and has trained a multitude of people in awakening to their quests. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #10) As we move from a masculine perspective on our identity to a theological one, we’ll have Scotty Smith joining us. Scotty Smith is the former pastor of Christ Community Church and now an adjunct professor at Covenant Seminary. An author of numerous books, Scotty combines a deep understanding of theology with a humble heart. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #9) A robust masculinity that is strong and assertive; yet receptive and passionate. This is contrary to some dominant narratives in our culture, but is possible through Christ. We’ll be discussing how a man’s faith in Christ can define his masculinity with Wes Yoder. Wes is the founder of the Ambassador Agency and author of Bond of Brothers. He helps to lead a local chapter of the New Canaan Society as well. Wes’s work revolves around helping men embrace authentic masculinity. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #8) Every few episodes we’ll take the opportunity to recap and dive deep into how to apply what we’ve learned. For all of these episodes I’ll be joined by Carter Crenshaw, Senior Pastor of West End Community Church in West Nashville to do so—You’ll quickly come to understand why he’s the perfect guest to help us do this. In episodes 5-7, we talked about the type of death the surprising path to manhood will take us through. Carter and I will discuss how to care for and lead those entering into death. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #7) Fighting shame and the false self is one of the places a man has to go to as he walks the surprising path to manhood. Nate Larkin will join us for this conversation: Author of Samson and the Pirate Monks and founder of the Samson Society (samsonsociety.com). Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #6) As our hearts churn out idols, we have to constantly re-orient ourselves and learn the long, hard process of putting those idols to death. I’ll be joined by Michael Kelley  for this discussion. Michael serves as a director of groups ministry for LifeWay Christian Resources, and has written 3 books, his most recent being Growing Down. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #5) Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #4) Every few episodes we’ll take the opportunity to recap and dive deep into how to apply what we’ve learned. For all of these episodes I’ll be joined by Carter Crenshaw, Senior Pastor of West End Community Church in West Nashville to do so—You’ll quickly come to understand why he’s the perfect guest to help us do this. In episodes 1-3 we talked through how we develop our understanding of manhood: Through our boyhood heroes, our fathers, and our own self-constructed heroic stories. Now we’re going to talk about specific ways to encourage men to hear the call to the heroic and answer it in a hopeful way. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #3) We all have goals and ambitions, for better or for worse. I’ll be joined by Nashville-based entrepreneur and philanthropist Dave Landers to discuss the dark places our goals can drive us, as well as the bright ones. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #2) The topic for this episode deals with how our fathers serve as heroic guides. We’ll be talking with Barnabas Piper, author and son of a popular preacher John Piper. Learn more about Bill’s book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

(Episode #1) We all grow up searching for heroes that fit certain archetypes: Strong man, Wise man, Noble man. In our conversation on the path to true manhood, the perfect starting point is our boyhood heroes. Warren Norman, former Vanderbilt University wide receiver and current Young Life leader, will be our first guest to set the stage as we explore manhood through those to whom we look up. Learn more about Bill’s book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com