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Soul Wrangler Podcast

Soul Wrangler is a podcast about faith, failure, and fellowship. We have real conversations about the things men actually wrestle with and what it looks like to follow Jesus through all of it.
The mission is simple. Lasso the Lost. Go after the isolated man. Take on the frontier of faith together.

Latest Episodes:

"Surviving the Fire Was Only the Beginning" | Atheism to Finding Christ w/ Ethan Laporte | Ep. 29 Sep 28, 2026

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At six years old, Ethan Laporte was caught in a gasoline fire that left him with third-degree burns over more than 40% of his body. Doctors weren’t sure he would survive. But surviving the fire was only the beginning.

In this episode of the Soul Wrangler Podcast, Ethan shares the story behind the scars, the emotional pain that followed, the anger and bitterness he carried toward God, and the years he spent rejecting Christianity.

We talk about suffering, forgiveness, doubt, atheism, willful sin, and Ethan’s unexpected journey back toward Christ.

Ethan’s story is a reminder that sometimes the wounds we can’t see take longer to heal than the ones we can.

And even when we can’t yet understand why God allowed something, we can remain faithful while we wait to see what He will do with it.

"When God Makes You Wait" w/ Kris Dolberry on Calling, Obedience & Faithfulness Ep. 28 Sep 21, 2026

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What do you do when you believe God has called you somewhere—but the door still hasn’t opened?

In this episode of the Soul Wrangler Podcast, I sit down with longtime friend and pastor Kris Dolberry to talk about calling, waiting, obedience, discipleship, marriage, prayer, and remaining faithful when God’s timeline doesn’t match yours.

After 26 years in ministry, Kris recently stepped into a lead pastor role following years of preparation, different assignments, and seasons of wondering whether he had somehow missed what God called him to do. Looking back, he can see how God was using those years to prepare him for where He was ultimately leading.

We also talk about the importance of older men setting the pace, why content can never replace community, learning to listen to the Holy Spirit, building a faithful marriage, and continuing to serve Christ in every season of life.

Sometimes faithfulness means taking the step.

Sometimes it means staying faithful to the last thing God told you to do.

Either way—keep obeying.

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You’re Too Busy to Hear God w/ Jeramy Williams | Solitude, Identity & the Quiet Place Ep. 27 Sep 14, 2026

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What if the thing keeping you from hearing God isn’t rebellion... but busyness?

In this episode of the Soul Wrangler Podcast, Jayden sits down with longtime friend, husband, father of four, and mentor Jeremy Williams to talk about the discipline of getting away to a quiet place.

Jeremy shares why solitude and prayer have become an essential rhythm in his life, how Jesus repeatedly withdrew from crowds and even seasons of success, and why men can easily lose sight of who they are when they never slow down long enough to listen.

They unpack identity, discerning God’s voice, fatherhood, busyness, calling, temptation, and Jeremy’s simple rhythm of Release. Rest. Receive.Sometimes the answer isn’t doing more.

Sometimes you need to get quiet enough to remember who you are, whose you are, and what God has actually called you to do.

"You're Either a Missionary or an Imposter" w/ Darren Tyler | Soul Wrangler Ep.26 Sep 07, 2026

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What if the adventure men are searching for is the very mission Jesus already gave us?

In this episode of the Soul Wrangler Podcast, Jayden sits down with Darren Tyler, pastor of Conduit Church, to talk about what it means to have a faith that actually moves. Darren shares his journey from the entertainment industry to ministry, stories from Haiti and missions around the world, and what he’s learned through years of simply saying yes to God.
They talk about faith and works, serving from love instead of for love, taking risks for the Kingdom, discovering where God has called you to serve, and why ministry isn’t reserved for pastors or missionaries. As Darren puts it, we may have different roles, but we’re all part of the same mission and there is no such thing as inconsequential obedience to Jesus.

You don’t have to cross an ocean to live on mission. Sometimes it means crossing the street, walking across the hall, serving your family, helping your neighbor, or simply doing the thing God has already put in front of you.

From Gangs to the Gospel w/ Jay Byrd Cleveland | Soul Wrangler Ep. 25 Aug 31, 2026

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Growing up in Alabama, Jay was surrounded by addiction, broken homes, violence, and eventually gang life. But his story didn’t end there.

In this episode of the Soul Wrangler Podcast, Jay shares his testimony and what the Lord has taught him about hearing God’s voice, finding purpose in ordinary work, spiritual discipline, suffering, discipleship, and actually living out the Great Commission.

We talk about the difference between effort and earning, why men need other men walking alongside them, and what it looks like to stop simply consuming Christianity and start making disciples.

Jay’s story is evidence that no life is too far gone for the grace of God.

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Where Are Men Settling? | w/ Jayden Frazier | Ep. 24 Aug 17, 2026

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Where are we settling as men?

In this episode, I work through that question and some of the answers I received: our motives, our families, our work ethic, our physical health, our knowledge of Scripture, and our responsibility to spiritually lead our homes.

It’s easy to convince ourselves that a paycheck means we’re providing, that good intentions equal obedience, or that simply believing the right things is enough. But following Christ calls us to something deeper: denying ourselves, stewarding what God has given us, knowing His Word, leading with humility, and continuing to show up even when we don’t feel like it.

This isn’t coming from someone who has it figured out. I’m wrestling with these things right alongside you.

The challenge is simple: Where have you settled, and what would obedience look like there today?

101 Years of Life. 65 Years of Marriage. One Foundation w/ John Frazier Jr. Ep. 23 Aug 10, 2026

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101 years of life. 65 years of marriage. A World War. Children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, loss, suffering, and more change than most of us can imagine.I sat down with my great-grandfather, John Frazier Jr., and asked him some of the questions we all wrestle with: What makes a good man? How do you build a lasting marriage? How do you deal with regret, temptation, and suffering? What would you tell young Christians today? And after 101 years, what really matters?Again and again, his answer comes back to the same place: trust in the Lord, prayer, family, honesty, and gratitude.This is more than a conversation about living a long life. It’s about living a faithful one.

What 101 Years Taught Him About Faith, Marriage & Heaven | w/ John Frazier Ep. 22 Aug 03, 2026

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What would someone who's walked with the Lord for more than a century tell the next generation?

In this episode, I sit down with my 101-year-old great-grandfather, John Frazier, to hear the lessons he's learned through World War II, 65 years of marriage, raising a family, losing loved ones, and a lifetime of following Jesus.

We talk about God's faithfulness through every season of life, what makes a strong marriage, why he's not afraid of death, and the hope every believer has in Christ.This conversation isn't just about looking back—it's about learning how to live today with eternity in view.

In this episode:

God's protection throughout WWII

The legacy of faithful parents and grandparents

Marriage advice after 65 years together

Walking through grief with hope

Why he isn't afraid to die

The joy of living for Christ

What really matters at the end of life

If this conversation encourages you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who needs the reminder that God is faithful through every generation.Soul Wrangler exists to call men back to biblical masculinity through authentic community, honest conversations, and unwavering devotion to Christ.

Why Is It So Hard to Be a Godly Man? | Friday Rundown Ep. 4 Jul 31, 2026

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What is the hardest part about being a godly man in today's world?

In this Friday Rundown, we answer questions submitted by men from the Soul Wrangler community and have an honest conversation about the battles so many are facing. From sexual temptation and isolation to comfort, culture, and the struggle to find genuine brotherhood, we unpack what Scripture has to say and why these struggles aren't meant to be fought alone.

The Lie of "Just Me and Jesus" | Why the Church Still Matters w/ Joel Kelley Ep. 21 Jul 20, 2026

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Can you follow Jesus without being part of a local church?In this episode, Joel and I tackle one of the most common ideas in modern Christianity: "It's just me and Jesus." We discuss why so many believers are walking away from church, the difference between the universal Church and the local church, the danger of isolation, accountability, pride, forgiveness, and what Scripture actually teaches about gathering with other believers.If you've been hurt by the church, this conversation isn't meant to dismiss your pain. It's an invitation to rediscover Christ's design for His people and why He still calls us to live in biblical community.Topics covered:Is the woods "church"?Church hurt and forgivenessThe universal Church vs. the local churchWhy Jesus gathered peoplePaul's letters to the churchesAccountability and discipleshipPride, isolation, and the deception of sinWhy the Church is still worth fighting forIf this conversation challenged or encouraged you, consider sharing it with someone who needs to hear it.

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