The MakeReady Podcast

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Bill Jack—co-founder and longtime faculty member of Worldview Academy—to talk about liberty, worldview, and what it means to live a faith that refuses to stay private. For more than 30 years, Bill has trained students to think clearly, defend their beliefs, and apply Scripture to every area of life. From public school classrooms to cultural front lines, his message has remained consistent: bad ideas have real consequences, and Christians must learn to think biblically before they can live courageously. This conversation explores the danger of compartmentalized Christianity, the difference between freedom of worship and freedom of religion, the confusion shaping the next generation, and why courage begins with the fear of God. We discuss youth ministry, public life, and the urgent need to raise leaders who don’t just inherit faith—but own it. If you’ve wrestled with how your faith should shape your work, your family, or your role in culture, this episode will challenge you to think deeper, stand firmer, and live more deliberately. Support the Mission: The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: https://makeready.org/give

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Jace Yarbrough—attorney, veteran, father, and a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’s 32nd District—to talk about vocation, courage, and what it looks like to follow Christ faithfully in contested ground. Jace shares his journey from a small West Texas upbringing to military service, law school, and the front lines of cultural and legal battles shaping our nation. With clarity and conviction, he reflects on family, education, suffering, and why some men are called to step forward when the cost is high and the outcome uncertain. This conversation challenges the idea that faith can be compartmentalized from public life. We talk about the role of Christian men in leadership, the formation of families and communities, and why obedience—especially when it’s uncomfortable—still matters. If you’ve ever wrestled with how your faith intersects with your work, your responsibility to your family, or your role in the future of our country, this episode will challenge you to stand firm, stay faithful, and make ready.   Support the Mission: The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: https://makeready.org/give  

Dave Stotts grew up geeking out over movie soundtracks and imagining himself as a swashbuckling filmmaker—until an eight-year-old boy walked out of Raiders of the Lost Ark forever changed. What hooked him wasn’t just the adventure or the face-melting scene; it was a cool archaeologist treating the Bible like it actually happened in real places, real history. For over twenty years, Dave has hosted and edited Drive Thru History, taking viewers on fast-paced, on-location journeys across Israel, Turkey, Greece, Rome, and beyond—standing where apostles preached, martyrs died, and early churches endured fierce persecution. From drone shots over ancient ruins to tracing Paul’s footsteps through forgotten roads, he uncovers the unmistakable fingerprints of God in history, showing that Christianity isn’t myth or metaphor—it’s anchored in time, space, and undeniable reality. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dave shares how visiting these sacred sites makes the Bible leap off the page, confronts modern lukewarm faith with Jesus’ own words to the seven churches, and reminds us that the church has endured 2,000 years of hell trying—and failing—to stamp it out. He reflects on the weight of standing on the shoulders of brave men and women who gave everything for the gospel, and how that perspective makes our petty complaints feel small. But the deepest moment comes when he tells the story of a Virginia father who heard his special-needs son fall into a septic tank, jumped in after him, and pushed him to safety—going under himself in the process. It’s a raw picture of sacrificial love, heroic manhood, and ultimately what Christ did for us. Full of adventure, humor, history, and hard truth, this episode is for anyone who loves the intersection of faith and real places, who’s tired of shallow Christian media, or who needs a fresh reminder that history isn’t random—it’s God’s story, and He’s still writing it through ordinary, faithful lives. One host. Countless ancient roads. One urgent call: see the past clearly, live the faith boldly, and remember that true heroism often looks like quiet, costly obedience no one else sees. Support the Mission: The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: https://makeready.org/give  

Neil Tomba has pastored in Dallas for nearly three decades, but the lessons that shaped him most didn’t happen behind a pulpit—they happened on a bicycle. What began as quiet solo rides in the Colorado mountains turned into a cross-country journey from Santa Monica to Annapolis, 100 miles a day, stopping to talk to strangers about their lives, their faith, and their pain. What he discovered was simple and devastating: many men have never been truly listened to. From a Native American man in the desert handing him a $1,600 piece of pottery because “you listened,” to a businessman weeping while riding around White Rock Lake, Neil learned that men everywhere are carrying invisible weight—comparison, pressure, loneliness, and the gnawing suspicion that their ordinary faithfulness doesn’t matter in a world obsessed with fame and platform. He opens up about the toll ministry takes on pastors, the cultural boulders they’re expected to juggle, and the quiet crisis happening in church pews where men feel more isolated than ever. He shares stories of Cuban pastors quietly sustaining entire communities, and the way one spiritual mentor changed his life not with sermons, but by seeing him, knowing him, and calling out the heart of a shepherd in him. This conversation is honest, tender, and deeply practical: why listening is a form of discipleship, why comparison is poison, why ordinary obedience carries eternal weight, and how brotherhood is built not through programs but through presence—walking, working, riding, showing up. If you’re a man who feels unseen, a pastor exhausted by expectations, or someone wondering what faithfulness looks like in a world that only celebrates the spectacular, this episode is for you. One pastor. One cross-country ride. One reminder every man needs: God sees what the world ignores, and your quiet faithfulness is not small—it’s sacred.   Support the Mission The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: https://makeready.org/give

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Abner Wahhab for a testimony that will leave you speechless.   A Turkmen raised Muslim in northern Iraq, Abner grew up second-class under Saddam: no rights, no property, no dreams, just daily survival. When the regime collapsed in 2003, he went from pharmacy student to U.S. military interpreter overnight, living behind wire in one of the most hostile regions because working with Americans made him a dead man walking outside the gate.   Years of questions, a vivid dream of a robed figure reaching out, and one blunt conversation in Dallas (“Can I do a free-trial of Christianity?”) led him to accept Christ on Good Friday 2011. The cost hit immediately: his mother said she would never forgive him unless he returned to Islam. His father declared, “You are not my son.” Thirteen years later he has not spoken to his parents or siblings.   Yet in that same season he discovered a grace Islam never offered, got baptized (it took seven nervous brothers to dunk him), served against ISIS as a cultural advisor, and found a new family that will never disown him.   This conversation is raw, unflinching, and loaded with hard-won truth: what real manhood looks like when everything is stripped away, why counting the cost is non-negotiable, and how the same God who turned Baghdad chaos into a path to Texas is still writing redemption stories today.   If you’ve ever wondered whether Jesus is worth losing your family for, if you’re a man trying to figure out how to lead when your past screams you can’t, or if you just need proof that grace is stronger than a death sentence for apostasy, this episode is for you. One former Muslim. One irreversible decision. One unshakable hope.   Support the Mission:   The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders.   Give today: https://makeready.org/give

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Lopez for one of the rawest, most powerful testimonies you’ll ever hear. Matthew holds nothing back: growing up in violence, molestation as a child, 150+ fights, a double life, suicidal darkness, and the moment he finally fell into the arms of grace in 2016. He shares how God used a devastating fight with his own brother to break him, lead him to Regeneration at Watermark, and begin rewriting a story that once looked hopeless. Then, just when life was finally beautiful—marriage to an incredible woman of faith, a beautiful daughter and baby son on the way—his wife was diagnosed at eight months pregnant with an orange-sized, “worst-kind-on-the-planet” brain tumor. Matthew recounts the parking-garage prayer where he told God, “Take her if You must—You’ll still have my life,” and how, fifteen months later, there is no evidence of disease in her body. This conversation is equal parts gut-wrenching and glory-filled: childhood trauma, rage, forgiveness, redemption, miracles, and the kind of unshakable peace that only comes when you’ve been to the bottom and met Jesus there. If you need hope in the middle of chaos, if you’re wrestling with anger or past wounds, or if you just want to see what it looks like to trust God when the diagnosis says impossible—this episode will wreck you and rebuild you at the same time. Support the Mission The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: ⁠https://makeready.org/give⁠

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Klint Guerry—business leader, mentor, and man of faith—to explore what it looks like to follow Jesus wholeheartedly in the middle of success, pressure, and everyday life. Klint shares his journey from chasing achievement to discovering a deeper purpose that only comes through surrender. With honesty and humility, he opens up about the moment God grabbed hold of his life, unraveled his self-reliance, and began a process of transformation that shaped his leadership, his marriage, and his mission. We talk about what it means to lead with conviction and compassion in the marketplace, how to recognize when pride is disguising itself as drive, and why true success starts with stewardship, not status. Klint offers wisdom on learning to listen, to repent quickly, and to let faith lead when fear or ambition tries to take control. If you’ve ever wondered how to integrate faith and work, how to lead others without losing yourself, or how to walk faithfully when God redirects your plans, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to lead where you are—with gratitude, courage, and grace. Support the Mission The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: https://makeready.org/give

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Mario Zandstra—business leader, former Pine Cove president, and lifelong disciple-maker—to explore how God redeems broken family stories and transforms marriages into reflections of His grace. Mario shares his journey from a rough upbringing in East L.A. to leading one of the most impactful Christian ministries in America, and now mentoring men and leaders across generations. With honesty and humor, he opens up about decades of marriage, parenting seven children, and learning to fight for faithfulness when culture, comfort, and even ministry compete for your heart. We talk about what it means to build a marriage that lasts—not one built on happiness, but holiness. Mario offers powerful insights on confession, accountability, and the subtle idols that can destroy men long before scandal ever does. He shares stories of redemption, the pain of family patterns, and how choosing to “stay married” becomes a generational decision that echoes for centuries. If you’ve ever wondered how to lead your family through hardship, how to protect your marriage in a distracted world, or how to walk in grace when you fail, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to be the man God designed you to be—anchored, accountable, and all in. Support the Mission The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: https://makeready.org/give   Chapters: 0:00 – Intro & Welcome 1:25 – Mario’s Early Story & Calling 5:10 – Marriage in the Midst of Brokenness 9:40 – The Power of Accountability & Confession 14:20 – Cultivating Covenant Love 19:50 – Generational Impact of Marriage 24:15 – Handling Temptation & Idols 28:45 – A Marriage That Endures 33:30 – Leading Your Family with Faith 38:05 – Q&A & Final Charge 41:30 – Closing Prayer & Next Steps

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Mike Goddard—longtime educator, former superintendent, and current head of Prestonwood Christian Academy—to uncover how faith transforms education, family, and leadership in a culture that often fractures both truth and trust. Mike shares his journey from chasing NFL dreams to decades in public schools, and ultimately to leading one of the largest Christian academies in Texas. Along the way he opens up about seasons of brokenness, how a classroom of freshmen “saved his life,” and why discipleship—not diplomas—is the true measure of educational success. He recounts powerful stories of camp, coaching, and community that shaped his calling, and how God uses pain, setbacks, and even lawsuits to forge leaders who stand firm. We talk about the battle for kids’ hearts in today’s schools, why parents are the clearest model of Christ their children will ever see, and how isolation is Satan’s favorite trap for men. Mike challenges fathers to double down on faith, create ripple effects that last for generations, and model a wholehearted walk with Christ—because every decision echoes in eternity. If you’ve ever wrestled with the purpose of education, questioned how to disciple your family, or needed hope that God can use even scars for Kingdom good, this conversation will call you to lead boldly, love deeply, and see every classroom, camp, and kitchen table as a mission field. Support the Mission The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: https://makeready.org/give

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Will McNutt—co-founder of Anthem, a Texas real estate company, and a veteran of conservative campaigns including two Trump presidential transitions—to explore the bold intersection of faith, family, and civic involvement in a world that often retreats from responsibility. Will shares his journey from law school to building businesses and influencing policy, unpacking how true calling transcends career, turning politics and parenting into acts of Kingdom advancement. Sharing His insider stories on unprecedented transitions, he challenges men to show up consistently, forge genuine friendships, and embrace a builder's mentality that compounds over time. We talk about why Christians must engage civically without retreating, how to balance the urgent now with a diligent future, and why trials aren't just endured but counted as joy per James 1—producing steadfastness amid the suck. Will also casts a vision for men to lead sacrificially, vote in every election, and block-walk for causes that matter in a culture craving bold builders. If you’ve ever wrestled with blending faith and politics, struggled to prioritize family amid ambition, or wondered how to turn hardships into growth, this conversation will ignite you to build boldly, advance the Kingdom, and live with unshakeable purpose. Support the MissionThe MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: https://makeready.org/give

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Beck—creative leader, thinker, and cultural critic—to explore the intersection of art, truth, and leadership in a world that often confuses beauty with distraction. Andrew shares his journey from Madison Avenue’s ad world to a deeper pursuit of meaning, unpacking how true creativity isn’t just aesthetics but a spiritual act meant to reflect the glory of God. From his love of history to his call for courageous leadership, he challenges men to discern the difference between art that uplifts and media that manipulates. We talk about why Christians often settle for “safe” creativity instead of excellent art, how culture’s obsession with screens has distorted beauty, and why leadership isn’t about titles but sacrificial action. Andrew also paints a vision of what it means for men to embrace responsibility, take risks, and create with conviction in a culture starving for truth. If you’ve ever questioned what makes something truly beautiful, wrestled with how faith and creativity fit together, or longed for stronger examples of godly leadership, this conversation will inspire you to pursue art, truth, and life with deeper purpose. Support the Mission The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: https://makeready.org/give

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Chad Warren—pastor, teacher, and disciple-maker—to confront one of the greatest lies facing men today: the myth of rugged individualism. Chad shares his powerful story of growing up without a father, chasing respect through toughness and achievement, and finally encountering the personal love of God that broke through his striving. From Navy SEAL dreams to a call into ministry, his journey exposes the emptiness of self-reliance and the freedom found in surrender. We talk about why so many men are languishing instead of flourishing, how isolation fuels fear and impostor syndrome, and why true strength can only be forged in brotherhood and dependence on Christ. Chad unpacks the biblical roots of manhood, the church’s call to embody God’s presence in the world, and practical steps to fight back against the epidemic of loneliness. If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling like you’re not enough, questioned your purpose, or longed for genuine connection with other men, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to step out of isolation and into the life you were made for. Support the Mission The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: https://makeready.org/give

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Jim Coté—chaplain, mentor, and lifelong disciple-maker—to call men back to the heart of Jesus’ mission: making disciples. Drawing from decades of ministry, Jim shares how authentic brotherhood, intentional accountability, and spiritual fatherhood have the power to change lives and reshape communities. We talk about the emptiness of cultural Christianity, the epidemic of isolation among men, and why raising up the next generation requires presence, courage, and love. Jim urges men to stop settling for shallow faith and to step into the challenge of multiplying disciples who walk closely with Christ. If you’ve ever felt the ache for real connection, struggled to lead your family spiritually, or wondered how to leave a Christ-centered legacy that lasts, this conversation will equip and inspire you to live with purpose and conviction. Support the Mission The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: https://makeready.org/give

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Derek Mathews—pastor, disciple-maker, and leader of leaders—to wrestle with what it truly means to shepherd God’s people. From the danger of becoming a “greenroom pastor” to rediscovering the biblical call to walk among the sheep, Derek unpacks why presence matters more than polish, why performance-driven ministry leaves men isolated, and how genuine connection and authenticity reflect the heart of Christ. We talk about the difference between scaling a church and shepherding a flock, why real transformation happens in circles not rows, and how leaders can resist the pressure to appear polished and instead model honesty and dependence on God. If you’ve ever felt like church has become more performance than presence, or wondered what true biblical shepherding looks like in today’s culture, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to return to the simplicity of knowing and being known. Support the Mission The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: https://makeready.org/give

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Kirk McJunkin—former University of Texas football player, NFL draft pick, business leader, athletic director, and lifelong disciple-maker—to uncover why performance can never define a man’s worth. From chasing identity on the field to finding true value in Christ, from navigating a strained relationship with his father to learning how to father with empathy, Kirk shares how failure, injury, and disappointment became the very tools God used to reshape his view of manhood. We talk about why discipline beats talent, how to raise sons without provoking them to anger, and why forgiveness frees both fathers and sons. If you’ve ever felt crushed by the weight of performance, wrestled with anger toward your dad, or wondered how to pass on faith and strength to the next generation—this conversation will challenge, convict, and encourage you to build a legacy that lasts. Support the Mission The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: https://makeready.org/give

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Adam McGough—former Dallas City Council member, attorney, and community leader—to explore why men of faith must engage where they live, not just in theory, but in the daily realities of their neighborhoods. From fighting crime in high-risk areas to navigating the tensions of city politics, from walking alongside the homeless to leading billion-dollar infrastructure projects, Adam shares why real change begins closest to home. We talk about how to engage without being consumed, why partisan thinking can cripple local problem-solving, and how biblical faith can shape public service. If you’ve ever wondered whether your voice matters, felt frustrated by politics, or questioned how one man can make a difference—this conversation will remind you that leadership starts on your street, with your people, right now. Support the Mission The MakeReady Podcast exists to equip men to stand firm in their faith and lead with biblical strength in a culture that opposes it. If this content has encouraged you, consider partnering with us to reach more men with the truth. Your gift helps us create resources, share powerful stories, and build a movement of godly leaders. Give today: https://makeready.org/give

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Williams—President of The Claremont Institute—to explore why deep thinking, good books, and historical literacy are essential for men who want to lead with clarity in a chaotic world. From the American founding to the fall of Rome, from the administrative state to the classroom, Ryan unpacks how the past is not just prologue—it’s the blueprint. We talk about why reading shapes experience, how to resist the noise of modern life, and why there’s no substitute for meaningful engagement with ideas, history, and human nature. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by cultural confusion, unsure how to lead your family in uncertain times, or unqualified to speak into public life—this conversation will remind you that the call to lead begins with the call to learn.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Ron Dodson to explore how beauty, truth, and craftsmanship reflect the heart of God. From Norm Macdonald to Monet, from ancient philosophy to modern video games, Ron unpacks how good art doesn’t just entertain—it teaches, challenges, and calls us to evaluate what is true, beautiful, and worth building. We also dive into the dangers of cultural isolationism, the purpose of training our children as moral agents, and why biblical masculinity must be forged in the real world, not sheltered from it. If you’ve ever wrestled with the role of pop culture, wondered how Christians should engage with art, or wanted a deeper understanding of your place in the Kingdom, this episode will inspire you to see creation—and your calling—through a more thoughtful and theologically rich lens.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Parker—a seasoned ministry leader who has spent over 20 years inside the megachurch world—to talk about what happens when alignment fades, community fractures, and church no longer feels like home. After decades in a thriving megachurch, Jeff found himself disoriented, asking hard questions about leadership, calling, and the quiet drift from God’s heart. What followed wasn’t deconstruction—it was a deeper return to Jesus. From wrestling with church hurt to rediscovering ancient practices, Jeff shares his honest journey of listening, grieving, and rebuilding. If you’ve ever felt let down by the institution, confused by the culture, or hungry for something more than Sunday performance, this conversation invites you to consider: what if the breaking is the beginning of something better?

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Jacob Robinson—entrepreneur, founder of Dig World, and father to a courageous son with special needs—to talk about how pain, purpose, and perseverance collide when life doesn’t go according to plan. From corporate ambitions to janitorial work, from planting churches to launching a construction-themed amusement park, Jacob’s story is anything but linear. But it was in the valley—when his son Pierce nearly died and life turned upside down—that Jacob learned what it really means to lead, to trust, and to build with eternity in mind. If you’ve ever wrestled with unanswered prayers, questioned God’s goodness in the storm, or felt the pressure to provide at all costs, this conversation will remind you: the valley is not the end of the story—it’s where the real work begins.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Jack Mueller—former NCAA wrestling standout and aspiring pastor—for a raw and unfiltered conversation on singleness, dating, and biblical masculinity in a culture that’s lost the plot. Jack opens up about his journey from spiritual apathy to deep conviction, the lessons learned from failed relationships, and why modern dating often feels more like a performance than a path to covenant. With clarity and conviction, he tackles the lies men believe, the dangers of passivity, and the cultural drift infecting even the church. Whether you’re single, married, or somewhere in between, this conversation will challenge you to reject compromise, lead with truth, and pursue Christ above all.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Clint Bruce—former Navy SEAL, NFL linebacker, and founder of several purpose-driven organizations—to talk about why so many men today feel lost, isolated, and overwhelmed by the weight of modern life. From the ball field to the battlefield to the boardroom, Clint shares how hardship forged his strength, how fatherhood redefined his mission, and why embracing brokenness is the starting point for real impact. He unpacks how men can live intentionally in every domain of life—and why chasing false gods always leaves us empty. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose or felt like you’re falling behind, this conversation will remind you what it means to live ready.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Bill Yuhasz to talk about why so many men—and pastors—are running on empty. Bill opens up about stepping away from the safety of the pulpit to launch Known Legacy, a ministry built on calling men out of passivity and into purpose. From the loneliness of church pews to the silent burnout happening behind the scenes in ministry, this conversation pulls no punches. Bill challenges the performance culture of the modern church, redefines what real discipleship looks like, and reminds us that every man has a role in the mission of God. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, disillusioned, or done with the show, this episode will remind you why the fight is still worth it.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Ron Dodson to talk about how men of faith should think about politics, power, and the purpose of government. From the founding fathers to the failures of modern culture, Ron takes us on a thoughtful, biblical look at how the church should engage the public square. We explore questions like: Is America a Christian nation? What’s the government’s role in morality? And how do we lead our families through cultural confusion without losing our grounding in truth? If you’ve ever felt tension between patriotism and faith—or wondered how to lead in a society that’s drifting fast—this episode will give you the tools, truth, and clarity to stand firm without selling out.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Coach Randy Allen to talk about the kind of impact that doesn't fade with the scoreboard. With over 50 years in the trenches of Texas high school football, Coach Allen has seen wins, losses—and lives changed forever. We dive into what it means to lead with conviction when the world chases hype. From fatherhood and faith to journaling God's faithfulness and discipling young men, this conversation is a masterclass in long-term obedience. Coach Allen shares personal stories of raising a son, grieving well, and finishing strong—not just as a coach, but as a man who walks with God. If you’ve ever wondered how to lead when you're tired, how to stay grounded when culture shifts, or how to be faithful in the unseen moments, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Deepak Benjamin for a raw, honest conversation about drifting from your purpose—and what it takes to come back. After stepping away from church leadership and chasing success, Deepak hit a wall: burnout, anxiety, even a heart attack. But God wasn’t done with him. From confronting false identities to rediscovering joy in serving, Deepak shares how accountability, humility, and grace helped restore his calling. We talk about fatherhood, discipleship, and the quiet crisis so many men face when they lose sight of who they are in Christ. If you’ve ever felt the tension between doing more and being present, or wondered how to lead your home while barely holding it together, this episode will meet you there.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Todd Wagner to talk about why men today feel lost, aimless, and unsure of what it really means to lead well. Todd doesn’t hold back—he tackles the root causes of cultural confusion, spiritual apathy, and the collapse of strong male leadership with clarity and conviction. From raising kids with purpose to resisting the lure of worldly success, this conversation is a call for men to stop playing the world’s game and start living a life that actually matters. If you're tired of chasing empty wins and ready to build something that lasts, this one’s for you.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Derek Matthews to unpack the hidden ways men can get trapped living for God without truly living with God. Derek shares the heart behind his ministry, StoryVerse, and how helping people rediscover the true story of Scripture can radically change the way they see God—and themselves. We dive into the false narratives many men carry from their childhood, how distorted images of authority shape our view of the Father, and why biblical masculinity isn’t about performance but presence. Derek challenges us to stop measuring our lives by output and start anchoring ourselves in the love of God that’s already been given. If you’re tired of striving, performing, or wondering if you’re enough, this conversation will remind you: you already have the approval that matters most. Now it’s time to live like it.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Ron Dodson to talk about what it really means to lead with wisdom, conviction, and heart. From his deep love of story and film to the way he raised his daughters with spiritual intentionality, Ron offers a rich and honest look at biblical masculinity in everyday life. We talk movies, marriage, and method acting—but we also talk about what matters most: being present, building legacy, and learning to let go. Ron shares how he shaped his home through liturgies of love and truth, and how he’s still growing as a husband, father, and follower of Jesus. If you’re a man who wants to lead well in a world that pulls you in every direction, this episode will challenge you to think deeper, live slower, and love stronger. Because you don’t get these days back—and how you lead your home might just be the most important story you’ll ever tell.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Bill Yuhasz to talk about what’s missing in the lives of so many men—and how to get it back.  Bill shares his heart for helping men come alive to their calling, reconnect with their identity in Christ, and build real brotherhood in a culture that keeps them isolated and passive. From the struggles of church life to the deeper war for a man’s soul, this conversation is a rally cry for every man who feels stuck, unseen, or unsure of who they are.  If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more to this life than just “sinning less,” this episode is for you.  It’s not about guilt—it’s about stepping out of the boat and into the life you were made for.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Klint Guerry to explore the power of discipline and the importance of intentional reflection.  Klint shares how recording your life—lessons learned, prayers answered, and moments of clarity—can shape the way you lead, grow, and follow Christ with purpose. From building daily habits to capturing the spiritual milestones that matter, this conversation is a call for men to take their growth seriously.  If you're seeking a practical approach to becoming more disciplined and grounded in your faith, you won’t want to miss this episode.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Ron Dodson to discuss the urgent need for strong, biblically grounded men in today’s world. From leadership in the home to standing firm in faith amidst cultural opposition, this conversation dives deep into what it means to walk in biblical masculinity. Ron shares personal experiences, wisdom from Scripture, and practical steps for men who want to lead with courage and conviction. If you're looking for real talk about faith, leadership, and what it takes to be a man after God’s heart, this episode is for you.