Jordan Castille was a skinny kid who was good at gymnastics and a member of his high school’s cheerleading squad—something it wasn’t easy to be in Texas in the late ’90s. The bullying he experienced, combined with some flawed family relationships, drove him to fill the void with pornography. It was only in college that Jordan came to terms with the damage his addiction was causing and sought help from the Lord.

Now happily married with three children, Jordan is a certified Christian counselor who draws on his own experience to coach other men out of a whole host of unhealthy sexual behaviors – including pornography. This week, Redeemed director Nate Dewberry sits down with Jordan to unpack porn addiction – from the brokenness that spawns it to the communities that can help men get “sober”. They discuss dealing with the anger and betrayal a partner might feel when a porn fixation is revealed, as well as how to make peace with the parts of ourselves that once inspired shame.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/Jordan’s story

2:43 The roots of Jordan’s brokenness

6:35 When we try but fail to overcome sin and brokenness

15:15 The family issues that can push men toward negative sexual behavior

21:02 What does it mean to be “sober” from porn addiction?

26:07 Dealing with a spouse’s feelings of shock or betrayal

34:06 Making peace with the things we were bullied for

40:06 Closing thoughts for men who are growing hopeless

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Kevin Harris led a successful sales career for many years before giving up the business world for a life in ministry. Today he’s with Search Ministries in Atlanta, offering mentorship and spiritual guidance to men, particularly younger men still searching for their true identity in Christ amidst a world full of distractions and false idols. This week Kevin and Redeemed founder Paul Amos have a candid, casual conversation about building community, separating true friendships from superficial ones, and learning how to be vulnerable with other men. Their own longtime friendship is evident as they discuss relationship issues across generational divides with humor and empathy.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

2:17 Being in community, as a member and a leader

7:59 Getting through to a generation that’s been conditioned to posture and perform

15:00 What young men today are “running from”

20:33 Building deeper friendships by replacing ego with empathy

25:52 What we can teach our sons about healthy friendships

33:39 What does it mean to have true strength?

36:46 Closing thoughts on finding community

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His 30th birthday was just around the corner, and Nigel Darius was at a crossroads. He felt like he’d worked hard and done the right things in his twenties, but he didn’t have anything to show for it. He asked God for a new path and a new opportunity, but when God asked him, “Do you believe I can give them to you?” he realized the answer was “No.” Or perhaps more accurately, “Not yet.”

From the turmoil of that challenging year, Nigel built a new, stronger relationship with God, and learned lessons about faith, independence, creativity, and community that he shares with Nate Dewberry in this week’s episode of The Redeemed Man. Nigel offers insight into how men can express themselves honestly and broach challenging conversations without driving other people away; he also warns of the dangers of “hyperindependence,” stressing that no matter how independent we want to feel, we’ll always need the wisdom, support, and companionship of others. It’s an episode full of thought-provoking questions you’ll want to share with the important people in your life.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/Nigel’s year of spiritual struggle

6:49 Why we have to be willing to question our faith

11:48 No matter how independent we want to feel, we still need others

19:05 Embracing “the discomfort of vulnerability”

24:22 What Nigel is grateful for—and what he’s still waiting for

30:01 The challenges men face in embracing their creative sides

35:39 Expressing ourselves in a way that uplifts our neighbors

42:40 The need to understand the context—and the audience

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Let’s face it, obedience isn’t a fun topic for most of us. Between an American ethos that prizes individualism and innovation, a culture that pushes indulgence, and a natural human desire to be free from control, we don’t like to feel compelled to follow anyone else’s rules. So how do we break down that resistance and embrace obedience to God? And how can we build in ourselves a desire to heed God’s word, rather than just doing so out of grudging obligation?

In this week’s episode, Redeemed founder Paul Amos and director Nate Dewberry examine obedience from a variety of angles, including cultural attitudes toward obedience, “have to” versus “want to,” and the immense benefits of following God’s instructions, even when it’s a challenge. They also discuss the leadership qualities that make people motivated to obey, and how obeying God’s commandments on how to treat one another leads to a greater sense of community—and an infinitely more fulfilling existence.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Pre-show chit-chat

5:36 Intro/How culture shapes our views on obedience

11:48 Obeying out of desire vs. performing out of obligation

17:01 Obedience as a path to a stronger relationship with God

22:20 How caring about other people helps us be obedient for the right reasons

28:40 The leadership traits that inspire sincere and willing obedience

31:52 What helps us break down our resistance to obeying God

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Micah Davis has more experience with forgiveness than he probably ever wanted to have. The hurtful words spoken over him as a child that stuck with him throughout adolescence, the betrayals by both his father and his godfather, the family secrets that only came to light years later—all of them forced Micah to confront emotional pain at a relatively early age and weigh the cost of reconciliation.

Now a pastor and writer based in Indianapolis, Micah has determined that forgiveness, for all its complexity and messiness, is worth it—and he’s expounded on that topic in several books, as well as this week’s episode of The Redeemed Man. Micah and Nate Dewberry unpack the calculus of forgiveness and how admitting our pain is a necessary step in the process; they also discuss the lessons Scripture offers in healing from hurtful words, the challenges of leadership, and how fatherhood can upend the things we think we know about ourselves. Nearly every man, regardless of their age or background, will find something they can relate to in Micah’s life experience—and find wisdom in his insights.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/The negative words that stuck with Micah for many years

4:27 Hearing the Holy Spirit after a season of depression and disillusionment

9:41 How we can heal the wounds that hurtful words inflict

17:20 Micah looks back on the past 10 years since returning to the church

23:16 How Micah’s perspective has changed since becoming a dad

28:26 Thoughts on forgiveness, and why Micah wrote a book about it

36:10 We can’t forgive until we’re willing to honestly express our pain

43:11 Balancing leadership responsibilities with the need for human connection

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For 17 years Jason Romano had what many American men would consider a dream job: working at ESPN producing shows ranging from College Gameday to Monday Night Football broadcasts. So why did he leave it behind to make less money at a startup podcast? For Jason, it was simple: he realized he was drawing too much of his identity from work and not enough from Christ.

Now the host and producer of the “Sports Spectrum” podcast, Jason talks with Nate Dewberry this week about that life change, as well as what started him on a path to discipleship that, nearly two decades later, is ongoing. He offers important advice for men struggling to discuss their faith with family members, as well as people in danger of letting their spiritual path be dictated by strangers online. And yes, there’s some sports talk as well—including inspiring examples of discipleship from this year’s World Cup and Jason’s story of how he built a Christ-centered friendship with one of his childhood baseball idols.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Jason’s dream job at ESPN

5:38 Why he decided to take a new path

11:35 The family member who helped turn Jason to Christ

19:29 The challenges, and the urgency, of sharing our faith

24:52 Spiritual transformation needs to be an ongoing process

30:58 Don’t let yourself be discipled by strangers online

34:51 Good examples of discipleship from the soccer world

42:06 Jason’s favorite athlete and most vivid sporting memories

48:54 Sports Spectrum and Jason’s published books

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Where is the church headed, and who will lead it? As a pastor himself, founder of Next Generation Leader, and author of the thoroughly researched book Future Church, Terry Parkman has thought a lot about those questions. In searching for the answers, he’s discovered that what Gen Z wants from life, culture, and faith differs in some surprising ways from what previous generations wanted—and what many churches currently provide.

In this week’s episode of The Redeemed Man, Terry talks with Nate Dewberry about the future of the church and how church leaders can adapt to the changing needs of newer generations. They also cover a wide range of topics that will resonate with today’s men, from overcoming self-doubt to re-centering ourselves so that the ways we seek freedom and individuality don’t end up becoming a prison.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/What is missiology?

4:06 “What informs us forms us”

9:53 Terry’s thoughts on what’s ahead for the church and how to adapt

15:31 Generational changes in what people expect from the church and from culture

22:35 When the things that are supposed to make us better end up shackling us

27:39 Self-doubt and the spiritual disciplines for overcoming it

35:44 Toward a more meaningful prayer life

41:25 Closing thoughts: hopes and fears

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Prayer is the bedrock of discipleship; ideally, it’s a daily practice that brings us into a closer relationship with God. Yet it still feels daunting to so many of us. Are we praying often enough, and for long enough? Are we having a conversation with God, or just rattling off a list of wishes? Are we bringing our true selves to him, or just putting on a performance?

For this week’s episode, Redeemed founder Paul Amos and ministry director Nate Dewberry christen our new Atlanta podcast studio with an in-depth discussion on prayer, the misconceptions even devout Christ-followers have about it, and what we can do to feel more fulfilled and connected to God in our daily prayer lives. No step-by-step instructions here, because there’s no single “right” way to pray—but there are some thought-provoking suggestions and guidance for ensuring that what’s central to our prayers is not our wishes and desires, but God’s.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/The new podcast studio

2:05 The ways our prayer lives evolve from childhood to adulthood

6:06 Making contemplative prayer less daunting

12:07 Prayer as a communal activity

16:58 The importance of vulnerability and authenticity in our prayer lives

24:28 Are you praying for God to change the world, or change you?

30:24 How The Redeemed can help facilitate more fulfilling prayer experiences

36:40 The duality of our relationship with God

38:30 A closing prayer, with the Lord’s Prayer as our guide

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