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Send us Fan Mail What does your family learn about Jesus by watching you? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, host Pete Alwinson and producer Zach Swee welcome Scott Basham, a FORGE team leader, longtime Bible teacher, and author of Defining Christianity. Drawing on 45 years of marriage and decades of teaching Scripture, Scott shares practical ways to become a man whose faith shapes his everyday relationships. Together, they explore how to pursue holiness without giving up when you fail, stop comparing yourself to other men, and put the love described in 1 Corinthians 13 into practice. Scott offers a simple question for navigating marital conflict, an approach to helping children become problem solvers, and a memorable way to remember God’s faithfulness when He seems silent. They also discuss receiving correction, addressing weaknesses through Scripture, and turning good intentions into action through a daily appointment with God and dependence on the Holy Spirit. If you want to grow as a husband, father, and follower of Jesus, this conversation will give you specific places to start. Learn more about FORGE at https://forgetruth.com. Send your questions or comments to [email protected].

Send us Fan Mail Is college still the best path to a successful career? And how can dads help their kids prepare for a working world shaped by artificial intelligence? Former Navy SEAL Anthony Rivera returns to The FORGE Truth Podcast to join host Pete Alwinson and producer Zach for a conversation about skilled trades, career choices, and the God given value of work. Anthony shares how he is helping his own teenagers explore opportunities in electrical work, welding, HVAC, and other trades. They discuss mentorship, business ownership, when college makes sense, and why working with your hands deserves respect. The conversation also goes deeper than a paycheck. What makes work satisfying? How do we escape the endless pursuit of more? And how can our work provide for our families, serve others, and leave something meaningful behind? Whether you are guiding a teenager or reconsidering your own career, this episode challenges you to think intentionally about work, purpose, and the future. Explore the FORGE movement at https://forgetruth.com. Join the conversation by emailing [email protected].

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to pursue excellence in sales without compromising your faith? On this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson sits down with his son, Jon Alwinson, author of Relentless Sales, to talk about faith, work, identity, and the principles behind Jon’s sales training course, The Hunt. Jon explains why success in sales requires more than personality and motivation. It requires structure, strategy, discipline, and a genuine desire to serve the customer. He shares practical ideas for organizing a territory, identifying the best opportunities, creating an attack list, simplifying the sales conversation, and focusing on what actually matters to the person sitting across from you. Pete and Jon also explore the difference between authentic service and manipulation, why Christians should work from their identity in Christ rather than for their identity, and how faith changes the way a man approaches his career. Whether you work in sales, business, ministry, or another field entirely, the principles in this conversation apply to anyone who wants to work with purpose, integrity, and excellence. Ultimately, the challenge is bigger than selling. God has called men to work, lead, provide, serve, and represent Christ wherever He has placed them. Whatever your field, get on the hunt for the glory of God and the good of others.

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to follow God when His calling takes you far outside your comfort zone? Pete Alwinson sits down with Wade, a missionary who has spent 16 years serving in rural Zambia through evangelism, discipleship, church ministry, literacy, and training men in practical skills. Wade shares what life is really like in the African bush, from living off grid and hauling water to building a home on a mountain and raising a family in the middle of the mission field. The conversation also turns to manhood. Wade explains how the challenges facing men in Zambia can look very different from those facing men in America, and why masculine strength should not be suppressed but directed toward godly leadership, faithfulness, service, and obedience. At the heart of this episode is a powerful challenge about comfort. Wade shares how hardship, uncertainty, sickness, and risk have repeatedly driven him closer to God. His message to men is simple: do not allow your desire for comfort to keep you from obeying what God is calling you to do. You do not have to move to Africa to enter the mission field. Your opportunity to serve God begins wherever He has placed you right now. Join Pete and Wade for a conversation about missions, biblical manhood, courage, obedience, and the adventure of following God wherever He leads.

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to worship God, and why does worship matter so much for men? Pete and Zach sit down with Jeffrey Hoy, Director of Worship Arts at Willow Creek Church, for a conversation about worship that goes far beyond music. Jeffrey explains worship as a wholehearted response to who God is and what He has revealed, and challenges men to see themselves as worship leaders in their homes whether they realize it or not.  They discuss why worship should point people to Jesus rather than draw attention to the person on stage, why musical preferences should never determine whether God receives our worship, and how fathers communicate what they truly value through the way they participate in church. Jeffrey also shares practical wisdom about preparing your family for Sunday worship and choosing songs that are rooted in Scripture and centered on Christ.  The conversation also tackles a question many Christian men wrestle with: Why do so many men hesitate to sing? Jeffrey reminds men that singing is not something to be embarrassed about. Scripture presents worship as something strong, passionate, communal, and deeply formative for our families. If you are a husband, father, church leader, or simply a man who wants to grow in your relationship with God, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about what happens when you walk into church each week. Your family is watching what you worship. The question is what are you showing them?

Send us Fan Mail What does the Bible really say about singleness, marriage, and the need for community? Pete Alwinson welcomes pastor and author Doug Hankins for a thoughtful conversation about the changing reality of singleness in America and how Christians and churches can respond with biblical conviction, grace, and wisdom. Drawing from his book, Still Single, Still Called: A Guide for Christian Singles and Those Who Love Them, Doug explains why being single is not the same as being alone and why healthy community is essential for every believer. Pete and Doug explore the calling and strategic opportunities of singleness, the danger of treating marriage as the only answer to loneliness, and the role churches can play in helping people feel known, loved, and connected. They also offer practical guidance for Christian men who want to date with courage and purpose, including the four Ts of community and the five Cs to consider in a relationship. Whether you are single, married, dating, or leading a church, this episode offers a clear and encouraging vision for discipleship, relationships, and life together in Christ. Learn more about FORGE at forgetruth.com.

Send us Fan Mail Big changes are ahead for Jayson Quiñones. In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson talk candidly about the next chapter in Jayson’s life and ministry. Jayson is stepping back from the podcast for a season as he prepares to finish his Master of Divinity and lead his church through a major restart built around a church of house churches model. Jayson explains why a difficult season in ministry forced him to reconsider how church should work, how prayer and trusted mentors helped clarify his direction, and why he believes returning to a more decentralized model of church life can create deeper community, stronger pastoral leadership, and more intentional discipleship. Pete and Jayson also discuss the value of serious theological education, the importance of pastors being both shepherds and students of Scripture, the realities of leading a local church, and why Christians should be praying for their pastors. At the heart of the conversation is a simple challenge for every man: Kingdom men are called to make disciples.

Send us Fan Mail What does real humility look like in the life of a Christian man, especially when he has experienced success, influence, leadership, or recognition? Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones continue their conversation with Dr. David Uth, Senior Pastor of First Orlando, about servant leadership, letting go of the past, and continuing to pursue what God has for you in every season of life. David shares practical ways he has learned to practice humility, including entering a room without needing to be the most important person, listening to the stories of others, celebrating other people's victories, and learning to lead without needing recognition. The conversation also explores the temptation for Christian leaders to build their own brands rather than point people toward Jesus. The discussion then turns to Paul's words in Philippians 3 and the Greek word dioko, the call to press on. Whether your past is filled with failures or accomplishments, you cannot live there. God still has work for you to do. David shares how surviving a serious health crisis changed his perspective and why he deliberately rides his bicycle past the place where he once collapsed as a reminder of God's grace. For men who wonder whether their best years are behind them, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: you are not out of the fight. Your position may change, your abilities may change, and your season may change, but God is still at work. Press on. Live your legacy today.

Send us Fan Mail What makes a church a place where people truly want to belong? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Pastor David Uth of First Orlando to talk about the lessons he has learned through nearly 50 years of pastoral ministry. David shares how First Orlando became a church that increasingly reflects the diversity of its city, why love matters more than programs or personalities, and how humility shapes healthy Christian leadership. The conversation also turns toward men and the church. David explains why men need challenge, purpose, brotherhood, respect, and meaningful relationships with other men. He shares practical wisdom for creating environments where men can grow without feeling embarrassed, exposed, or pressured. David also speaks candidly about pride, celebrity culture in the church, shared leadership, dying to self, and the lesson that transformed his ministry early in his pastoral career: before you can truly lead people, they need to know that you love them. This conversation is filled with practical wisdom for pastors, ministry leaders, husbands, fathers, and any man who wants to lead with greater humility, courage, and love.

Send us Fan Mail Anger is one of the most common struggles in the lives of men, but anger itself is not always sinful. The real question is what controls your anger and how you express it. In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones discuss the difference between righteous anger and sinful reactions. They explore how anger can grow from hurt, disappointment, frustration, fear, family patterns, and the desire to control other people. They also explain how anger can look different depending on a man’s temperament, appearing through yelling, violence, bitterness, withdrawal, passive aggression, or manipulation. The conversation challenges men to recognize that uncontrolled anger is not strength. It is often a sign of weakness, immaturity, and unresolved pain. Strong men are not men who never feel anger. They are men whose strength and emotions are under the control of the Holy Spirit. Pete and Jayson also discuss what it means to be angry without sinning, how unresolved anger can give ground to the enemy, and why Christian men need honesty, repentance, emotional maturity, and trusted brothers who can help them process what is happening inside. Anger does not have to define you. By the grace of God, you can face what is driving you, grow in maturity, and become a man whose strength is marked by patience, wisdom, courage, and self control.

Send us Fan Mail Depression can leave a man feeling stuck, isolated, and convinced that nothing will change. In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete and Zach have an honest Christian conversation about depression, its many possible causes, and why mental health struggles do not change a man’s identity as a deeply beloved, redeemed son of God. They explore biological, medical, habitual, relational, circumstantial, mental, and spiritual contributors to depression. They also discuss the two things every hurting man needs to remember: hope and help. From professional care and healthy daily habits to trusted brothers, prayer, Scripture, and the Psalms, Pete and Zach offer practical places to begin. The conversation then turns to negativity and cynicism. How do our words shape our minds? How can gratitude interrupt destructive thought patterns? What does Philippians 4 teach us to dwell on? This episode challenges men to face what is happening inside, seek support, and allow the truth of the gospel to renew their minds.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Zach and Pete begin a conversation inspired by Craig Groeschel’s book Heal Your Hurting Mind. They examine common myths about Christianity and mental health, including the belief that Christians should never struggle, that faith alone should immediately fix every emotional problem, or that God does not care about our mental wellbeing. The conversation then turns to anxiety. Zach and Pete discuss why anxiety can sometimes serve as an important signal, how constant news and social media can overwhelm our minds, and why so many men feel pressure to hide what they are experiencing. They also explore practical and biblical responses to anxiety, including prayer, honest relationships, professional counseling, physical activity, and bringing our fears before God. Philippians 4 reminds us that anxiety does not have to control us and that the peace of God can guard our hearts and minds in Christ. Men do not have to face their struggles alone. God cares about the whole person, including the mind, body, emotions, and soul. Learn more about FORGE and join the movement at forgetruth.com.

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to raise a son into a godly man in a culture pulling him in every direction? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson sits down with Creston and Hunter Leifried for an honest father and son conversation about parenting, manhood, discipline, technology, family rhythms, and spiritual formation. Creston shares the intentional choices he made as a father, including creating milestone moments, limiting phone and social media use, having hard conversations early, and constantly pointing his son toward Jesus and the Five Marks of Manhood. Hunter shares what that felt like from the son’s perspective, including the parts that were hard in the moment and the reasons he is grateful now. Together, they give fathers a real example of what it looks like to lead with conviction, explain the why behind family standards, and stay deeply involved in the lives of their children. This conversation is for dads, grandfathers, mentors, and any man who wants to help raise the next generation with courage, humility, discipline, and faith.

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like for a young man to take ownership of his faith in a world full of distraction, temptation, pressure, and uncertainty? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson sits down with Creston Leifried and his son Hunter Leifried for a powerful father and son conversation about faith, manhood, identity, discipline, technology, Christian school, college, trades, and the next generation. Hunter shares honestly about growing up in a Christian home, wrestling with insecurity, searching for purpose, and recently making his faith truly his own. He talks about the impact of reading Scripture, being baptized by his dad, finding his identity in Christ, and learning to live with boldness as a young Christian man. Pete, Creston, and Hunter also discuss why parents cannot outsource discipleship, why Christian school is not a silver bullet, how young men are being shaped by social media and technology, and why authenticity and boldness matter when reaching the next generation. This conversation is a challenge to fathers, sons, and men of every age to take faith seriously, live with purpose, and build the next generation of men as God defines greatness.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete and Zach continue their conversation on the state of young men in America and the shifting landscape of manhood in 2026. They discuss why men need more than information, inspiration, or online content. Men need brotherhood, models, purpose, discipline, and a deeper identity rooted in Christ. Pete and Zach explore the rise of faith and fitness movements, the return of spiritual conversation in popular culture, the need for church community to become a true tribe, and the coming challenge of AI as it reshapes work, identity, and meaning. This conversation also gets practical for churches and men’s ministries. If men are starving for models of biblical masculinity, then the answer is not simply more content. The answer is building lives through relationships, mentorship, truth, worship, and a gospel strong enough to carry the weight of real life. Men matter. Identity matters. Brotherhood matters. And the church must disciple men for the world they are actually living in.