Forge Podcast: Conversations for the Journey

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Desperate for Brotherhood – A Conversation with Edward Part 1 (Audio) Feb 17, 2026

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What happens when you realize you can’t do it alone anymore?

In this episode, Edward shares what it felt like to move to Arizona with no roots, no community, and no clear direction — only a deep hunger for real brotherhood. After years of ministry leadership, recovery work, and spiritual highs and lows, he found himself in a season of dependence unlike any before.

We talk about what it means to walk into a room of men and risk being known. We explore the tension between pride and vulnerability, and the courage it takes to keep showing up when connection doesn’t come easy. Edward opens up about desperation, obedience, and how God often builds community one faithful step at a time.

If you’ve ever felt alone in a crowded room or unsure where you belong, this conversation will remind you: keep showing up. God may be building something deeper than you can see.

Desperate for Brotherhood – A Conversation with Edward Part 1 (Video) Feb 17, 2026

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What happens when you realize you can’t do it alone anymore?

If you’ve ever felt alone in a crowded room or unsure where you belong, this conversation will remind you: keep showing up. God may be building something deeper than you can see.

Held When Everything Breaks – A Conversation with Brandon Part 2 (Audio) Feb 11, 2026

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What keeps you breathing when the weight feels unbearable and hope seems out of reach?

In this powerful continuation, Brandon opens up about walking through one of the darkest seasons of his life—marked by separation, spiritual exhaustion, and real battles with suicidal thoughts. With humility and clarity, he shares how God met him in the depths, using Scripture, worship, and faithful brothers to remind him of truth when lies felt overwhelming.

This conversation doesn’t rush past the pain. Instead, it honors the process of sanctification—the slow, sacred work God does in us through suffering, surrender, and community. Brandon’s testimony points to a God who stays present, even when we feel distant, and a brotherhood that refuses to let men fight alone.

If you or someone you love has ever wrestled with despair, this episode is a reminder that darkness does not get the final word—and that God often shows His goodness through the faithfulness of others.

Held When Everything Breaks – A Conversation with Brandon Part 2 (Video) Feb 11, 2026

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What keeps you breathing when the weight feels unbearable and hope seems out of reach?

When Conviction Becomes a Gift – A Conversation with Brandon Part 1 (Audio) Feb 10, 2026

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What happens when honesty finally replaces performance—and conviction becomes an act of love rather than judgment?

In this episode of the Forge Podcast, Brandon shares how stepping into Forge during the early years of marriage became the turning point he didn’t know he needed. What began as a reluctant yes turned into a life-giving brotherhood marked by truth, accountability, and a deeper understanding of what it means to place hope fully in Christ.

Brandon reflects on the power of being known, the courage it takes to receive correction, and how God uses other men to lovingly call us higher. Through stories of humility, marriage tension, and spiritual awakening, this conversation reminds us that real growth often starts when we stop hiding—and start surrendering.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, isolated, or unsure how faith is meant to shape everyday life, this episode invites you to consider the freedom found in walking honestly with God and with others.

When Conviction Becomes a Gift – A Conversation with Brandon Part 1 (Video) Feb 10, 2026

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What happens when honesty finally replaces performance—and conviction becomes an act of love rather than judgment?

If you’ve ever felt stuck, isolated, or unsure how faith is meant to shape everyday life, this episode invites you to consider the freedom found in walking honestly with God and with others.

Clearing the Tent – A Conversation with Mark (Audio) Feb 03, 2026

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What if spiritual growth isn’t about adding more—but about letting go?

In this episode of The Forge Podcast, Mark shares a powerful and deeply personal story about obedience, freedom, and the surprising way God invites us to clear out what weighs us down. From his early days at Forge to a storm-soaked prayer walk that turned into a defining breakthrough moment, Mark reflects on how God used Scripture, community, and surrender to reshape his faith.

As the conversation unfolds, Mark walks us through a lesson rooted in the story of Jericho and the hidden sin of Achan—revealing how even small things we hold onto can quietly rob us of focus, effectiveness, and intimacy with God. Rather than striving to add more spiritual disciplines or achievements, Mark challenges us to ask a harder question: What needs to be removed from the tent of our lives?

This episode is an invitation to slow down, examine what’s been encumbering you, and rediscover the freedom that comes from wholehearted obedience. Whether you’re early in your faith journey or have been walking with the Lord for years, Mark’s story will encourage you to run the race lighter—and more fully alive.

Clearing the Tent – A Conversation with Mark (Video) Feb 03, 2026

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What if spiritual growth isn’t about adding more—but about letting go?

From Profanity to Prayer – A Conversation with Chubbs Part 2 (Audio) Jan 28, 2026

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What if the words we speak are telling the truth about what’s really happening in our hearts?

In Part 2 of Chubbs’ story, the conversation turns to language, laughter, and the subtle ways faith shows up—or doesn’t—in everyday life. Chubbs reflects on how profanity became second nature, how it masked deeper pain, and how God used conviction—not condemnation—to invite real change. As his heart softened, his words followed.

This episode dives into the connection between surrender and speech, the importance of guarding what we consume, and how prayer replaces old habits one moment at a time. It’s honest, funny, and deeply challenging—reminding us that transformation isn’t about behavior modification, but heart renewal.

If you’ve ever justified what comes out of your mouth—or felt nudged that God might be calling you higher—this conversation will meet you right where you are and encourage you toward something better.

From Profanity to Prayer – A Conversation with Chubbs Part 2 (Video) Jan 28, 2026

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What if the words we speak are telling the truth about what’s really happening in our hearts?