Nick Caine is a modern-day abolitionist. He is the co-founder, with his wife Chris Caine, of the global anti-trafficking organization A21. With tremendous efficiency A21 is attacking the scourge of human slavery – an evil more prevalent today than at any time in human history. Through education, prevention, restoration and relocation they have saved the lives of thousands of victims. This is a brilliant conversation with a man who is changing the world through love and compassion.

Nick’s wife Chris Caine has preached the gospel in front of millions of people around the world through their Equip and Empower ministry and acts as the Lead Advocate for A21. Nick manages the large-scale operations as the CEO and directs field operations in regions from Ukraine to Thailand and Greece to Cambodia. A21 is one of the largest organizations in the world dedicated solely to abolish slavery.

Nick takes us through the gut-wrenching stories and the success stories – but also helps us discover how to handle the day-to-day pressure of high stress work. How to keep your edge amid chaotic environments.

Someone you know needs to hear this story … please share it and subscribe. BraveMen is sponsored by the brothers and partners of the Christian Men’s Network worldwide. Now in over 100 nations CMN is relentless in the pursuit of training good fathers, building strong men and raising up a Godly next generation. For tools and resources to mentor men go to https://CMN.men

(00:01) Faithly Stories Podcast With Rev. Johnson
(10:06) Faith and Purpose in Various Spaces
(20:58) Leadership Reflection

Demario Davis is one of the leading players in the National Football League. He’s a fierce and focused perennial All-pro linebacker for the New Orleans Saints. Now in his 14th year of playing football at the highest level, Demario is the quintessential professional – hard working and hard hitting.

Demario is also hitting fatherlessness and urban issues in our culture with the same ferocity. He is the founder of Devoted Dreamers Foundation that inspires young men to live the life God intended for them. Davis grew up in one of the poorest regions of Mississippi, but he had a dream … play in the NFL. With tenacious hard work that dream came to pass. Today as a father and community leader Demario has a passion for young men to meet Jesus and to fulfill their destiny. This is a fascinating conversation with a remarkable man.

Someone you know needs to hear this story … please share it and subscribe. BraveMen is sponsored by the brothers and partners of the Christian Men’s Network worldwide. Now in over 100 nations CMN is relentless in the pursuit of training good fathers, building strong men and raising up a Godly next generation. For tools and resources to mentor men go to https://CMN.men

(00:02) From Troubled Past to NFL
(06:40) Surrender and Transformation in the NFL
(18:31) Faith, Family, and Resilience
(25:36) Mentoring Youth for Future Success
(34:46) Inspirational Journey to Success
(41:17) Devoted Dreamers
(50:31) Podcast Production and Inspiration

Lt. Col. Oliver North (ret.) is a combat decorated U.S. Marine, #1 best-selling author, business owner, holder of three U.S. patents and well-known statesman. For seventeen years he was a syndicated columnist and host of “War Stories” on FOX.

The only friend of Brave Men podcast that was targeted for assassination by Abu Nidal, Col. North is a man of courage and hope. He’s coordinated hostage rescues, headed up counter-terrorism teams, been wounded in war and leads men’s Bible studies in his hometown. He is a stalwart man.

With all his accomplishments he says his greatest achievement is being “the God-fearing husband of one, father of four, and grandfather of eighteen.” Our powerful conversation was originally aired in 2020. We air it again now during the Fourth of July celebrations – because this is what a hero looks like.

BraveMen podcast is a production of the Christian Men’s Network, based in Dallas, Texas. For resources to mentor your family or work in a men’s group – go to https://CMN.men

(00:00) Honoring a Brave Marine Veteran
(06:07) Empowering Men for Spiritual Growth
(09:40) Navigating Life's Seasons
(24:54) Serving and Honoring American Heroes
(37:14) Transformative Encounter With Faith
(51:46) Manhood, Leadership, and Faith
(59:39) Inspiring Men to Live Biblically
(01:06:46) Discovering Resources at CMNMen

Invest some time in an inspiring conversation with CMN President Paul Cole. Start cranking the fundamentals of becoming a champion. It’s doing the basics and doing them well over and over that creates a successful season … and a successful life in Christ.

Building a life that overcomes adversity doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of determination and purpose and discipline. Using Maximized Manhood, the global best-selling book written by Paul’s father Dr. Ed Cole, as a guide we dive in to the basics of manhood. Read by over thirty million men in fifty languages MaxMan is the Biblically based fundamental roadmap to a resilient life.

When a seed is put in the ground you don’t expect it to become dirt … and a man that is mentored in Christ, when he is put into culture, doesn’t become the culture. That’s why we’re passionate about discipling men.

BraveMen is a production of the Christian Men’s Network. CMN is active in over 100 nations in the fight against fatherlessness and apathy - building strong men, strong families and strong churches. CMN resources help pastors and leaders disciple men. Access those resources at CMN.men

(00:04) Back to Basics
(12:24) The Pursuit of God's Presence
(17:43) Path to Maturity and Maximized Manhood
(22:50) Internal Battles and Heart Issues

The power of brotherhood, forgiveness and restoration with my good friend Javon Ruff on this episode of the Brave Men podcast. Together, we unpack the timeless parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15 and explore how shallow relationships can derail our purpose. This is as real as it gets – authentic and gritty. Javon is a man that speaks in a way we can all understand, answering the hard question - how does a man get back to God when he’s gone off the rails?

As one of America’s leading voices for manhood, Javon mentors men across a large network of churches. This episode shines a light on the power of godly community, accountability, and brotherhood. At the heart of our conversation is the liberating work of God’s forgiveness. We examine how bitterness can distort identity—and how grace and healing can restore it. Through candid stories and biblical truth, we call men to release the weight of the past, speak life over one another, and embrace the freedom found in God’s grace. This is a true Jesus story … redemption, restoration and renewal.

BraveMen is a production of the Christian Men’s Network—a global movement committed to defeating fatherlessness, ending child abuse, and raising up strong men of God. For tools to disciple your family, launch a men’s movement, or become the man God created you to be, visit CMN.men.

(00:04) Men's Ministry and Fatherhood Discussion
(10:12) Impact of Male Mentors on Life
(23:49) Unleashing Forgiveness and Healing
(37:45) The Power of Words and Forgiveness
(44:50) Building Men Through Mentorship and Forgiveness

What does Noble manhood look like? Will it change things – or just add to the issues? Stephen Mansfield is a best-selling author and influential statesman. His counsel is sought by key leaders across the nations which has taken him from the halls of Washington to the shores of Tripoli. Stephen has answers. They’re not easy – it involves men accepting responsibility.
Stephen has written numerous best-sellers from Lincoln’s Battle With God to Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men. But success came from deep valleys of pain and perseverance. He’s open about what it takes to access great faith from deep hurts.
Mansfield has been in the warzones of the world – so he doesn’t mess around or speak lightly. It’s direct as dirt, but with a passionate desire to see men level up their lives in Christ. In a very open and free convo we discuss the cultural pressures young men face today—including the effects of toxic masculinity and cancel culture—and the urgent need for strong father figures and mentors.
It’s a fascinating time together as we journey from the streets of the American male to the mountains of the Kurdish men. BraveMen is a production of the Christian Men’s Network—a global movement committed to defeating fatherlessness, ending child abuse, and raising up strong men of God. For tools to disciple your family, launch a men’s movement, or become the man God created you to be, visit https://CMN.men

(00:04) Crisis of Manhood and Masculinity
(08:23) Redefining Masculinity for Young Men
(18:29) The Importance of Purpose and Adventure
(26:14) The Importance of Male Friendship
(33:04) The Kurdish Story
(45:56) Navigating the Trump Administration and Education
(52:22) Building a Culture of Noble Manhood

Today a motivating, encouraging conversation with you and host Paul Cole. A powerful word on our identity, purpose and value. The foundational story is from the renaming of Benjamin, Jacob’s son, and later the father of the twelfth tribe of Israel. That’s found near the end of the book of Genesis. When Jacob changed Benjamin’s name – everything in Benjamin’s life changed. It was the affirmation of his father that built the life of a great man – from the day of his birth forward.

In the tapestry of Scripture, names carry deep significance—revealing character, destiny, or God’s purpose. Few stories illustrate this with greater depth than the birth of Jacob’s youngest son, Benjamin. His mother, Rachel, was close to death when he was born. So, she named him Ben-oni or “son of my sorrow.” Later Jacob insisted on changing his name to Benjamin, or “son of my strength.” Rachel had named her son ‘Grief’ at the end of her life … but Jacob, the father, changed his name to ‘Strength’. This is what God does in our lives. Our name, identity, purpose and value are changed in following Jesus Christ.

In Christ we go from grief to strength, from dark to light, from death to life, from slavery to freedom. Jacob changed his son’s destiny by changing his name. This is a powerful time in the word with Paul, “That’s Not My Name!” BraveMen podcast is a production of the Christian Men’s Network, based in Dallas, Texas. For resources to mentor your family or work in a men’s group – go to https://CMN.men

(00:05) Identity and Devotion in Christian Faith
(13:52) Father's Journey From Grief to Strength
(22:36) Embracing Your Identity in Christ