In this raw and deeply personal episode of Uncle Howie’s Podcast, Howard speaks directly to the hearts of young men learning how to suffer well, rise again, and stay faithful to their calling—no matter what life throws at them.

Drawing from childhood memories of being bullied, the heroic intervention of a boy named Timmy, his time as a bodyguard in the military, and the crushing grief of losing his best friend, Howard shares a message every man needs to hear: you will suffer—but it doesn’t have to define you.

Whether you’re rebuilding your life, navigating loss, facing persecution, or just trying to grow up in a world that doesn't teach young men how to endure, this episode is your invitation to rise again. Howard offers practical, faith-driven advice on:

• Why setbacks don’t disqualify you—they forge you

• How to set goals and declare them to mentors who will hold you accountable

• What it means to live a sacrificial, purposeful life as a man

• How to prepare for suffering—and overcome it

• Why “morning by morning, His mercies are new” is the fuel for daily resilience

You don’t need to be perfect to be a protector. You don’t have to win every fight to be a warrior. And you don’t have to carry your pain alone.

📌 If you’ve ever felt lost, discouraged, or like you’ve dropped the ball—this episode is for you.