Forge Podcast: Conversations for the Journey

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Abiding and Humility at Men’s Retreat – A Conversation with Steve (Audio) Apr 14, 2026

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What happens when you step away from the noise—phones, schedules, pressure—and you finally sit still long enough to hear from God?

Joe and Steve record from a freezing men’s retreat morning, reflecting on a weekend shaped by quiet, Scripture-soaked teaching, and a felt invitation to stop striving and start abiding. They talk honestly about how hard “ten minutes with the Lord” can be, and why that simple rhythm might be the hinge point for spiritual clarity and peace.

We talk about what it looks like to bring the mountain back home: practicing proximity to the Holy Spirit, trading pride for humility, and learning to see the people God puts right in front of us. They also reflect on the power of shared stories—men receiving Jesus, brothers praying, and the ripple effect that carries into Monday morning.

God meets open hands. If you’ve been running on fumes, striving to hold it together, or craving a reset—this is an invitation to get low, listen closely, and let Jesus do what only He can do.

Abiding and Humility at Men’s Retreat – A Conversation with Steve (Video) Apr 14, 2026

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What happens when you step away from the noise—phones, schedules, pressure—and you finally sit still long enough to hear from God?

God meets open hands. If you’ve been running on fumes, striving to hold it together, or craving a reset—this is an invitation to get low, listen closely, and let Jesus do what only He can do.

Vulnerability, Discipleship, and Marriage Revival – A Conversation with Steve Part 3 (Audio) Apr 07, 2026

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What if the breakthrough in your life starts with telling the truth?

In this episode, Joe and Steve pull back the curtain on what’s really happening inside Forge and the marriage ministry at Scottsdale Bible Church. From tear-filled moments at tables to couples flooding classrooms for help, the heartbeat is clear: vulnerability unlocks freedom.

We talk about leading from weakness, the power of confession, and why discipleship must be relational—not programmatic. Steve shares how pursuing men, rather than waiting on them, accelerates spiritual growth and multiplies leaders. The conversation then turns to marriage revival—how transparency from the pulpit created space for couples to admit they’re struggling and seek Christ-centered restoration.

Revival isn’t hype—it’s humility. If pride breaks, knees bend. And when knees bend, God moves.

Vulnerability, Discipleship, and Marriage Revival – A Conversation with Steve Part 3 (Video) Apr 07, 2026

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What if the breakthrough in your life starts with telling the truth?

Revival isn’t hype—it’s humility. If pride breaks, knees bend. And when knees bend, God moves.

Theology in Real Time and the Rise of the Watchmen – A Conversation with Steve Part 2 (Video) Mar 31, 2026

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What happens when experience meets theology in real time?

In this episode, Joe and Steve unpack the tension and gift of stepping into pastoral ministry while still learning in seminary. Steve shares how studying theology at Dallas Theological Seminary is shaping him—not in abstraction, but in the middle of shepherding 450 men every Tuesday night.

We talk about deconstruction in culture, the responsibility of theological depth, and the challenge of preserving vulnerability as Forge continues to grow. As tables expand and new men walk in weekly, leadership must multiply without losing intimacy.

Out of that tension comes vision: raising up table leaders, developing apprentices, and launching a “Watchman” layer to protect the mission and steward revival. Growth is a gift—but only if it’s guarded with humility, prayer, and structure.

Theology in Real Time and the Rise of the Watchmen – A Conversation with Steve Part 2 (Audio) Mar 31, 2026

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What happens when experience meets theology in real time?

Identity, Obedience, and Setting Captives Free – A Conversation with Steve Part 1 (Audio) Mar 24, 2026

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In this episode, Joe and Steve unpack the heart of spiritual freedom: understanding who you are in Christ and learning how to fight with truth. They talk about shame, pride, passivity, and the subtle ways the enemy steals identity from believers who should be walking in authority.

We talk about obedience as a lifestyle, not an event. Steve shares the story of leaving a successful career to step into full-time ministry, the fear that came with it, and the night he sensed God clearly calling him back to Scottsdale for a greater purpose. The conversation moves from theology to practice—bold prayer, spiritual gifts, fighting from victory, and what it looks like to actually “set captives free.”

Freedom isn’t a weekend experience. It’s a Spirit-led sanctification process. If you’ve been living anonymously, passively, or quietly bound, this conversation is an invitation to step into your authority in Christ.

Identity, Obedience, and Setting Captives Free – A Conversation with Steve Part 1 (Video) Mar 24, 2026

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Suffering, Seeds, and the Long Game – A Conversation with Ben Part 2 (Audio) Mar 17, 2026

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What if the breakthrough you’re praying for requires patience—and maybe even suffering?

In Part 2 of this conversation, Joe and Ben dive into the power of planting seeds and playing the long game in faith. Ben reflects on how a simple, unintentional comment about Bible study became a seed in his own life—and how that awareness now shapes the way he talks about Christ with others.

We talk about patience, God’s timing, and the difference between forcing faith and faithfully loving people. Ben also shares the transformational experience of training for and completing the New York City Marathon—using physical suffering as a way to test perseverance, deepen trust in God, and prove to himself that he no longer quits when things get hard.

Faith isn’t just belief—it’s endurance. If you’ve been tempted to give up, remember: growth takes time, seeds take patience, and sometimes the fire is what shapes you most.

Suffering, Seeds, and the Long Game – A Conversation with Ben Part 2 (Video) Mar 17, 2026

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What if the breakthrough you’re praying for requires patience—and maybe even suffering?

Faith isn’t just belief—it’s endurance. If you’ve been tempted to give up, remember: growth takes time, seeds take patience, and sometimes the fire is what shapes you most.

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