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True Man Podcast
by Mike Van Pelt
The True Man Podcast dares to explore the daily challenges facing men. We are all broken, all searching, and all looking for more of something in our lives. The True Man Podcast is an invitation to radical reconstruction of a man’s masculine heart and soul, and a place of safe community where we dare to ask questions deep-seated in a man.
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Men Aren't Leaving God | Why They're Leaving Church
Send us Fan Mail Most men who walk out of church haven’t walked away from God; they’ve walked away from sitting still, staying quiet, and feeling unknown. Mike Van Pelt names the five reasons men drift from church, what Scripture says about each, and three steps to take this week, whether you’re…
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Cutting the Wrong Branch | Why Men Lose What Matters Most.
Send us Fan Mail When life gets hard, most men start cutting things off, but they usually cut the wrong branches: the people, faith, and connections that give them life, while they protect the very things that are draining them. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt talks about…
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The Leaves That Hold On
Send us Fan Mail When life runs dry, most men go into survival mode and cut off the very people, faith, and connections that would bring them back to life. This True Man Podcast uses a drought-stricken tree to show why the leaves that hold on are the connected ones, and why real strength starts...
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The Voice You've Been Ignoring | Why Men Refuse Help
Send us Fan Mail Last week MVP advised men to go ask somebody for help, and most of them came up empty, not because no one was around, but because they'd already disqualified every name that came to mind. This episode digs into the filter men run other people through, the captive servant girl…
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BIGGER, STRONGER, FASTER: How We Take the Simple Things and Make Them Hard
Send us Fan Mail Three words on a junior high gym wall — Bigger, Stronger, Faster — followed MVP for forty years before he understood why he never applied them: he took a simple formula and made it complex, and he never asked anyone for help. This episode of the True Man Podcast looks at the…
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Everything I've Built Has Been Leading to This Moment
Send us Fan Mail The American Family Renaissance didn't start with a summit; it started with a man getting honest about his struggle and writing it down. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt pulls back the curtain on everything he has been building, from Cracking the Rich Code…
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The Day That Could Change the Direction of Your Life — September 14
Send us Fan Mail The restoration of the American family doesn't start in Washington, it starts with a man making a decision, and the AFR Summit on September 14th is where that decision gets made. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt opens the doors on The Power of Asking for…
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Why Christian Men Struggle to Ask for Help (And Why That Needs to Change)
Send us Fan Mail Real strength doesn't begin when a man has it all figured out, it begins the moment he becomes honest enough to admit he doesn't. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt goes deep on why Christian men struggle to ask for help, traces it to its biblical root, and...
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Building the Field for Someone Else
Send us Fan Mail This week, Mike Van Pelt breaks down the emotional Field of Dreams Game footage of Roger Clemens, Ken Griffey Jr., and other big leaguers having real catches with their fathers and sons, and asks the question underneath all of it: what does a man do when that catch never came, or...
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Field of Dreams: Whispers, Rest, and the Discipline of Slowing Down
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mike Van Pelt takes you to the actual Field of Dreams movie site in Iowa, where a quiet "download" from God taught him the difference between chasing rest and receiving it, even when the world around us refuses to slow down. Drawing on Ray Kinsella's story and...
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Breaking the Generational Patterns That Keep Men Stuck
Send us Fan Mail The cycle that was handed to you does not have to be handed down by you, but breaking it requires more than good intentions and willpower. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt walks through seven living generations, the biblical pattern of generational sin and...
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250: A Mission Bigger Than a Milestone
Send us Fan Mail Episode 250 celebrates a milestone few podcasts ever reach: 250 episodes dedicated to helping men know God, know themselves, and lead their families with faith and conviction. In this special episode, Mike Van Pelt unveils a major announcement, True Man Life Coaching and the...
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How to Lead Your Family When You Don't Feel Like a Leader
Send us Fan Mail Most men want to lead their families well, but too many believe they have to feel confident before they can step into that role. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt exposes that lie, unpacks the biblical foundation of authentic leadership, and introduces the 9...
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How to Lead Your Family When You Don't Feel Like a Leader
Send us Fan Mail Most men want to lead their families well, but too many believe they have to feel confident before they can step into that role. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt exposes that lie, unpacks the biblical foundation of authentic leadership, and introduces the 9...
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Why So Many Men Are Lonely — And What the Bible Says About It
Send us Fan Mail The exhaustion you feel isn't just about being busy — for a lot of men, it's the weight of carrying everything alone in silence. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt confronts the male loneliness epidemic head-on, traces it to its biblical root, and gives every...
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Why So Many Men Are Lonely — And What the Bible Says About It
Send us Fan Mail The exhaustion you feel isn't just about being busy — for a lot of men, it's the weight of carrying everything alone in silence. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt confronts the male loneliness epidemic head-on, traces it to its biblical root, and gives every...
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Yellowstone’s Rip Wheeler: A True Man’s Guide to Being Seen
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt explores what the relationship between Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in Yellowstone reveals about masculinity, loyalty, love, fatherhood, and the deep human desire to be truly known. Through powerful scenes, biblical truth, and...
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Yellowstone’s Rip Wheeler: A True Man’s Guide to Being Seen
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt explores what the relationship between Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in Yellowstone reveals about masculinity, loyalty, love, fatherhood, and the deep human desire to be truly known. Through powerful scenes, biblical truth, and...
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250 Years In — And It's Time for Men to Decide
Send us Fan Mail As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, the greatest question isn't what kind of nation we've inherited—it's what kind of men we're becoming. In this special Independence Day episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt challenges Christian men to return to God, lead their...
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250 Years In — And It's Time for Men to Decide
Send us Fan Mail As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, the greatest question isn't what kind of nation we've inherited—it's what kind of men we're becoming. In this special Independence Day episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt challenges Christian men to return to God, lead their...
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Raising a Godly Family When the Culture Is Working Against You
Send us Fan Mail Every father wants to protect his family, but what happens when the greatest threats aren't outside the home, they're flowing through the culture every single day? In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike is talking about what it means to raise a godly family when the world…
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Raising a Godly Family When the Culture Is Working Against You
Send us Fan Mail Every father wants to protect his family, but what happens when the greatest threats aren't outside the home, they're flowing through the culture every single day? In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike is talking about what it means to raise a godly family when the world…
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The Father Your Family Is Still Waiting For
Send us Fan Mail Father’s Day is more than a celebration, it’s an invitation to take an honest look at the man your family experiences every day. In this special Father’s Day episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike challenges fathers to close the gap between the father they intended to become and…
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The Father Your Family Is Still Waiting For
Send us Fan Mail Father’s Day is more than a celebration, it’s an invitation to take an honest look at the man your family experiences every day. In this special Father’s Day episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike challenges fathers to close the gap between the father they intended to become and…
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5 Things a Godly Man Does Differently Than the World Tells You
Send us Fan Mail What if the definition of manhood you've been chasing isn't leading where you thought it would? In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt explores five ways a godly man thinks, leads, and lives differently than the world teaches, and why those differences may be the...
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How to Be a Godly Father When Nobody Showed You How
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to become a godly father when nobody ever showed you how? In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt explores how men can break generational cycles, build a new blueprint for fatherhood, and give their children the presence, truth, safety, and...
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What Biblical Masculinity Actually Looks Like (And Why the Church Got It Wrong)
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the True Man Podcast, I’m stripping away the counterfeit versions of masculinity the culture and even the church have sold men for years, and getting back to what biblical masculinity actually looks like. This isn’t about being soft or domineering; it’s about...
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The Foundation Nobody Sees - Build the Man. Build the Life
Send us Fan Mail This week on the True Man Podcast, I’m talking about the foundation nobody sees, and why the life you build externally will always reflect the condition of the man you’ve built internally. If you want a stronger future, stronger relationships, stronger faith, and stronger...
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The Danger of Chasing New
Send us Fan Mail People love the excitement of what’s new—a new house, a new car, a new opportunity, but external change can easily distract us from the deeper internal work that transforms a man. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I unpack the difference between superficial newness and…
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Success Rarely Knocks: The Power of Moving Toward the Life You Want
Send us Fan Mail After moving to Arkansas and stepping into a new season of life, I’ve realized something powerful, success rarely finds the man who stands still waiting for certainty. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I talk about why action creates opportunity, how movement builds...
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Welcome Back, Old Friend: The Power of Redemption
Send us Fan Mail After 30 years, I return to a place tied to my past, not to relive it, but to redeem it, and discover how God uses even our worst seasons to shape who we’re meant to become. This episode of the True Man Podcast is a raw, powerful call for men to stop carrying the weight of old...
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You Didn’t Lose It - The Power of Redemption
Send us Fan Mail After decades, a man returns to a place tied to his past, not to relive it, but to step into it as a different man shaped by growth, truth, and God’s hand. This episode of the True Man Podcast is a powerful call to stop running from your story and start walking forward in the...
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The Lie That Keeps You Stuck
Send us Fan Mail The reason you’re still stuck isn’t your past, it’s the story you’ve been telling yourself about it. This episode of the True Man Podcast challenges you to confront that lie, reframe your truth, and step into the man you were actually created to become. #truemanpodcast Contact…
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The Weight You Were Never Meant to Carry
Send us Fan Mail Most men aren’t stuck because of their past, they’re stuck because of what they’re still carrying from it. This True Man Podcast challenges you to face the weight you’ve buried, so you can finally stop carrying what was never meant to go with you into your future. #truemanpodcast...
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Resurrection in the Waiting: Trusting God When Life Feels Uncertain
Send us Fan Mail When life feels uncertain and control slips through your hands, this Easter message calls you back to what matters most, trusting God in the middle of the unknown. In this powerful episode, you’ll be challenged to stop carrying it all alone and start leaning into the kind of…
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Discipline, Standards, and Love: How a Father Builds Strength in His Children
Send us Fan Mail In a culture that confuses love with comfort, many fathers are avoiding the very thing that builds strength, discipline. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I break down how biblical discipline, clear standards, and consistent leadership shape children into men and women of...
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Raising Children of Character in a Culture of Confusion
Send us Fan Mail In a culture where truth feels negotiable and responsibility is often avoided, how do we raise children with integrity, courage, and faith? In this episode, we explore how fathers can intentionally shape character at home—through example, everyday conversations, and steady...
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The Lost Art of Conversation: Teaching Your Family How to Think
Send us Fan Mail Real conversation is disappearing in our culture, and with it the ability to listen, think, and seek wisdom. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I explore how fathers can reclaim the lost art of conversation by asking better questions, modeling thoughtful dialogue, and...
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Building the Family — One Dinner Table at a Time
Send us Fan Mail If we want to rebuild culture, it doesn’t start in Washington D.C., it starts at our dinner tables. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I challenge fathers to lead their homes with presence, intentional conversation, and lived-out faith, rebuilding the family one meal, one...
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Common Sense, Courage, and the Call Back to God, Family, and Country
Send us Fan Mail In a culture where division is loud and common sense feels rare, how does a man stand firm in his convictions without becoming part of the chaos? In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I explore returning to God, Family, and Country, addressing crime, borders, affordability…
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Courageous Decisions: Moving Forward Without Guarantees
Send us Fan Mail After seeking God for wisdom, every man eventually faces the moment when a decision must be made without guarantees. In this True Man Podcast, I talk about courageous obedience, how a True Man moves forward in faith when clarity is incomplete and trusts God to meet him in motion....
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Seek First: How a True Man Finds Wisdom When the Path Isn’t Clear
Send us Fan Mail When life changes unexpectedly and the future feels uncertain, a man must decide whether to panic or seek God first. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I explore how real strength is found not in having answers, but in trusting God’s wisdom when the path isn’t clear....
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“I Don’t Know”: The Strength of a True Man
Send us Fan Mail In a world that rewards loud opinions and fake certainty, today’s episode challenges the belief that strength means having all the answers. I explore why the words “I don’t know” may be the most powerful, honest, and faith-filled statement a man can make, and how humility opens…
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Discipline: The Daily Proof of a Man’s Commitment
Send us Fan Mail Discipline isn’t punishment, it’s the daily expression of a man’s love for God and commitment to who he is becoming. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I explore how joy and delight in Christ fuel true discipline and how consistent habits shape strong men, strong families,...
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Responsibility: The Weight a True Man Chooses to Carry
Send us Fan Mail Responsibility isn’t about blame or pressure, it’s about ownership and purpose. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I challenge men to step up, lead their families with integrity, and rediscover the strength, joy, and meaning that come from carrying what God has entrusted to...
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IDENTITY: THE FOUNDATION OF A TRUE MAN
Send us Fan Mail Courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s the decision to move forward anyway. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I challenge men to confront fear, trust God in uncertainty, and step into courageous leadership as husbands, fathers, and men of conviction. #truemanpodcast…
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Courage: The Decision That Changes Everything
Send us Fan Mail Courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s the decision to move forward anyway. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I challenge men to confront fear, trust God in uncertainty, and step into courageous leadership as husbands, fathers, and men of conviction. #truemanpodcast…
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Character: The Backbone of a True Man
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I dive into the true meaning of character, why it’s forged in waiting, tested through pressure, and revealed in how a man lives when no one is watching. Discover how trusting God’s timing, resisting shortcuts, and standing firm in truth...
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Finding Joy by Knowing Jesus: The Joy the World Can’t Take
Send us Fan Mail Joy isn’t found by chasing better circumstances, it’s discovered by drawing closer to Jesus. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I explore how intimacy with Christ, especially in seasons of waiting, loss, and reflection, unlocks a joy the world can’t offer and can’t take…
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If You Knew God Was Sending Someone…
Send us Fan Mail TMP 218 - If You Knew God Was Sending Someone… In this episode, I slow down and look at what the Christmas story teaches us about recognizing the people God puts in our path. You’ll discover why some encounters aren’t coincidences at all, they’re divine appointments that can…
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The True Man Podcast dares to explore the daily challenges facing men. We are all broken, all searching, and all looking for more of something in our lives. The True Man Podcast is an invitation to radical reconstruction of a man’s masculine heart and soul, and a place of safe community where we dare to ask questions deep-seated in a man.
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Mike Van Pelt
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The True Man Podcast dares to explore the daily challenges facing men. We are all broken, all searching, and all looking for more of something in our lives. The True Man Podcast is an invitation to radical reconstruction of a man’s masculine heart and soul, and a place of safe community where we...
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