In Episode 74 of Brotherhood Forged, hosts Joey and Paul sit down with Geoff Bratsberg—a husband, father, and member of the Brotherhood Forged community—whose journey from addiction and pride to purpose and faith will inspire every man who listens.

Geoff opens up about the painful seasons that refined him, the lessons he’s learned in marriage and fatherhood, and how God used community to rebuild his life from the inside out. His story is raw, redemptive, and full of practical wisdom for men who are ready to stop walking alone.

Inside this episode:

🔥 Breaking free from addiction and pride

🔥 What it means to truly “love your wife as Christ loves the church” (Ephesians 5:25)

🔥 How to lead your home with humility and strength

🔥 Building real brotherhood instead of white-knuckling life alone

🔥 Guiding your kids through emotion, faith, and truth

🔥 Seeing God’s grace even in your weakest moments

Key Scriptures:

• Ephesians 5:25 — Love your wife as Christ loved the church

• James 1:19 — Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger

• Proverbs 14:29 — Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding

Brotherhood Forged is built for men who refuse to stay stuck.

It’s not a chat thread—it’s a coaching-driven community for men serious about leading with strength, faith, and integrity in their homes, bodies, mindset, and legacy.

Inside you’ll find:

• Weekly group coaching rooted in faith and growth

• Daily discipline & identity challenges

• A real brotherhood of men who actually show up

• Accountability, workouts, and tactical tools

• A system to forge your 2.0 self—no fluff, no excuses

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Together we forge our identity, lead our families, and reclaim our future.

Ever had someone just go off on you for no reason? The real strength isn’t in clapping back — it’s in staying grounded. 💪

In this episode, Richie and Paul break down what it means to walk in the superpower of not taking things personally. Drawing from The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, plus Colossians 3:3 and Proverbs 19:11, they talk about how true confidence and peace come from knowing your identity is secure in Christ — not in the opinions of others.

Learn how to pause before reacting, protect your peace, and lead with strength and grace when emotions run high.

📖 “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” – Proverbs 19:11

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Show up like it matters, because it does.

This one cuts deep, brothers. In today’s episode of Brotherhood Forged, we tackle one of the most challenging calls in scripture:

👉 “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” (Ephesians 5:25)

That means love that is sacrificial, patient, and selfless—not driven by pride, ego, or selfish ambition. We unpack what this looks like in real marriage, where it’s easy to get distracted, stubborn, or stuck in old patterns.

Inside this episode:

• Why pride is the #1 marriage killer

• How to love sacrificially without becoming a “nice guy”

• What spiritual leadership in the home actually means

• Lessons from The Five Love Languages, Disciplines of a Godly Man, and the faith of John Wooden

• Practical steps you can take today to love your wife more like Christ loves the church

🔥 Weekly Challenge: Find one small way to love your wife sacrificially today—whether that’s praying over her, doing something that serves her without expectation, or simply listening with humility.

This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a movement.

Brotherhood Forged: Built for Men Who Refuse to Stay Stuck.

We are a coaching-driven community for men who are ready to lead with strength, faith, and integrity — in their homes, bodies, mindset, and legacy.

Inside you’ll find:

✅ Weekly faith-driven coaching calls

✅ Daily challenges to sharpen your identity and discipline

✅ Workouts, accountability, and tactical tools you can use

✅ A brotherhood of men who actually show up for each other

We don’t just talk about being better men. We train for it. Together.

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Forge your identity.

Lead your family.

Reclaim your future.

Most men don’t fail because they lack ability. They fail because they stop believing results will come. In this episode, Paul and Joey break down why belief fuels discipline, how to avoid the “all-or-nothing” trap in fitness and life, and why showing up—especially when it’s hard—is the difference maker.

Scripture: Mark 9:23 — “Everything is possible for one who believes.”

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The lottery example that proves belief drives effort

• Why 5:00 AM wasn’t sustainable (and why pivoting matters)

• How to break the cycle of starting strong and falling off

• Fitness, marriage, and faith analogies that change perspective

• The challenge: Do you believe enough to show up today?

Resources & Mentions:

• Eat It! by Jordan Syatt & Mike Vacanti (on sustainable nutrition + mindset)

• Rob Dial’s take on Kobe Bryant & Steph Curry’s discipline

• Brotherhood Forged coaching-driven men’s community

🔥 Brotherhood Forged: Built for Men Who Refuse to Stay Stuck

This isn’t just another group chat. It’s a brotherhood of men training to lead with strength, faith, and integrity in their homes, bodies, and legacy.

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Motivation fades. Commitment endures. ⚔️

In this Daily Forged episode, Paul and Joey tackle one of the biggest traps men fall into: waiting until we “feel like it.” The truth? Feelings are fickle. If you wait on motivation, you’ll stall out. But when you take action first — whether it’s working out, praying, or leading your family — motivation follows.

📜 Scripture Reference:

• James 1:22 – “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”

🔥 Today’s Challenge:

Pick one thing you’ve been putting off. Don’t wait to feel motivated — just start. Watch how the fire builds after you move.

🔥 Brotherhood Forged: Built for Men Who Refuse to Stay Stuck

This isn’t hype. This is coaching-driven growth for men ready to lead with strength, faith, and integrity.

Inside you’ll find:

✅ Weekly group coaching calls

✅ Daily challenges to sharpen discipline

✅ Accountability and tools that actually work

✅ Tactical resources for your mind, body, and spirit

✅ A brotherhood that shows up for each other

👉 Step in today → brotherhoodforged.com

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Stay Forged. Be Blessed. ⚔️

Ep. 68 | Guarding Your Inputs: Why What You Consume Shapes Who You Become

“Garbage in, garbage out. Wisdom in, wisdom out.” What you allow into your life will eventually shape what comes out of you.

In this Daily Forged episode, Paul and Joey unpack:

• Why discipline is not just about what you do, but what you consume

• How negativity, comparison, and noise drain your spirit

• Why Scripture, prayer, and godly influences change the way you show up

• The importance of intentionally guarding your heart (Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 119:11)

🔥 Challenge: Swap one input today. Replace 15 minutes of scrolling with something that feeds your soul.

Brotherhood Forged is built for one reason: men aren’t meant to do life alone.

This is a coaching-driven community for men who refuse to stay stuck. Inside, you’ll find:

✅ Weekly group coaching calls

✅ Daily challenges to sharpen discipline

✅ Accountability tools & workouts

✅ A brotherhood of men who actually show up for each other

👉 Join today at brotherhoodforged.com

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The world feels divided, and as Christians, it’s easy to get caught in the noise. In this episode, Joey and Paul unpack how to hold firm to biblical truth while living with compassion. From Romans 12:18 to John 15:13, they explore conviction vs. cultural “love,” and challenge us to choose peace over outrage.

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Feeling drained? This week Paul and Joey keep it raw and honest — no script, just real talk about what to do when the next rep feels impossible. We dig into discipline over feelings, non-negotiables, why you show up even when you don’t want to, and how the small, hard days compound into the man you become.

What you’ll hear in this episode

0:00 Intro — no script, just reality

1:30 Why one hard day won’t break you

3:10 Discipline > feelings — do the hard work anyway

6:00 Practical steps: non-negotiables and standards

8:10 Kobe’s “contract with himself” example

10:00 Faith, identity, and finishing the race

11:30 Final encouragement — “Finish the race even if you have blisters”

12:00 Outro & blessing

Scripture & themes

Recommended verses for this episode: Galatians 6:9; Hebrews 12:1-2; Philippians 4:13 — reflection on perseverance, endurance, and strength through faith.

Resources & links

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About Brotherhood Forged

🔥 Brotherhood Forged: Built for Men Who Refuse to Stay Stuck

This isn’t just another group chat or motivational feed. Brotherhood Forged is a coaching-driven community for men who are ready to lead with strength, faith, and integrity — in their homes, their bodies, their mindset, and their legacy.

You’ll get:

• Weekly group coaching calls rooted in faith and personal growth

• Daily challenges to sharpen discipline and identity

• A brotherhood of men who actually show up for each other

• Workouts, accountability tools, and tactical content you can use

• A system to build the 2.0 version of you — with no fluff and no excuses

Whether you feel stuck, burned out, or ready for the next level — you don’t have to figure it out alone. Join at brotherhoodforged.com.

Hosts

Paul & Joey — honest conversations for men who do the work.