The Crucible Project Podcast &#8211; The Crucible Project

Real Christian Manhood Series: Why Your Title Doesn’t Make You a Leader Dec 08, 2025

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In this Real Christian Manhood series episode, Roy Wooten and Byron Myers dive into why character—not title—is the true foundation of godly leadership. They explore vulnerability, integrity, and the necessity of leading yourself before leading others, drawing on both Scripture and real-life ministry experience. It’s a candid conversation calling men out of isolation and into authentic, Christ-centered leadership.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat

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Real Christian Manhood Series: Stop Hiding and Start Leading Dec 01, 2025

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This Real Christian Manhood series, featuring Roy Wooten and Byron Myers, dives into the real work of manhood—emotional presence, courageous leadership, and the willingness to change. Their conversation challenges men to examine their passivity, take personal responsibility, and make one courageous step toward becoming better men. Listen now and take the challenge — pick one place to act, and begin today.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat

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Eric Himes: From Corporate Success to Soul-Deep Leadership Nov 24, 2025

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Jay Mountjoy sits down with Eric Himes—founder of Inspired Culture, seasoned corporate leader, and longtime Crucible brother—to unpack Eric’s journey of emotional healing, faith, and authentic servant leadership. Eric shares how his Crucible weekend sparked deep personal transformation and reshaped the way he leads, ultimately inspiring his framework for building healthy, authentic, and mission-driven organizational culture. This conversation offers a powerful look at leadership, personal growth, and the kind of community engagement that forms leaders from the inside out.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat

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Mark Dunning: Self-Worth and Validation Nov 17, 2025

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Mark Dunning, community leader in Green Bay, WI, shares his Crucible journey with host Andy Spell. After searching to find his self-worth through validation from others, Mark's retreat helped him discover where his true worth comes from. He shares the power of community, authenticity, and the impact one weekend can have in a man's life.
Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat

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Forged for Purpose: A Warrior’s Path to Transformation Nov 10, 2025

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In this special Veteran's Day episode of The Crucible Podcast, host Jay Mountjoy sits down with Ben “Beez,” an active-duty military man whose journey from restless military kid to man of faith reveals the power of transformation. From the challenges of growing up in a military family and struggling with belonging, to hitting rock bottom and rediscovering purpose through baptism, Ben opens up about how God used his pain to forge resilience and leadership. His story culminates in the release of his book, Mission Forge: 28 Days to Break and Rise, which invites readers into a 28-day journey of breaking and rebuilding in Christ—a testament to the power of community, vulnerability, and finding one's true identity in Christ.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat

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Curtis Summers: Burned, Broken, and Finally Real Nov 03, 2025

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Host Andy Spell talks with Curtis Summers about how the Crucible Weekend shattered his old ways of hiding and opened the door to authentic manhood. Curtis shares how facing truth, vulnerability, and failure became the turning points for real transformation. His story challenges men to stop performing, step into the fire, and discover who they really are through the power of the Crucible experience.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat

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Real Christian Manhood Series: The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Integrity Oct 27, 2025

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In this Real Christian Manhood series episode, Roy Wooten and Byron Myers dive into what real integrity looks like for Christian men—beyond honesty or morality. They unpack how keeping clear agreements, aligning thoughts, emotions, and actions, and living authentically in every area of life builds true integrity and trust. The conversation challenges men to own their choices, live congruently, and take the next step toward wholeness through Crucible retreats, coaching, or brotherhood.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat

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Jim Burgen: Wrestling with God Oct 13, 2025

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This episode features a message from Pastor Jim Burgen, Pastor at Flatirons Church in Colorado, unpacking the themes, emotion, and truth beneath the words. Explore how the dialogue exposes identity, tension, and transformation—revealing what’s often hidden beneath performance and image. Through honest reflection and real conversation, this episode challenges listeners to move beyond comfort, confront what’s real, and step into deeper authenticity—the very heart of the Crucible journey.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources: