Everyday Warrior

In episode nine, co-hosts Ben Marten and Pastor Rich Clay sit down with Chad Bawden as he shares the story of a childhood marked by distance, searching, and broken choices. Growing up with a father who spent most of his life on the road, Chad found himself pulled into drugs, rebellion, and eventually an arrest while still in high school.But Chad’s story didn’t end there. When he encountered Jesus, everything began to change. What once looked hopeless became a testimony of redemption, transformation, and the power of God to make all things new.Everyday Warrior continues to highlight authentic men and real stories—courage, power, leadership, perseverance, and the work God is doing in the everyday moments that shape us.Check us out | richclayministries.com/warrior-way

In episode eight, co-hosts Ben Marten and Pastor Rich Clay sit down together to talk about the third weapon of the Everyday Warrior—perseverance. Drawing from the story of Joseph, they explore what it looks like to remain faithful through betrayal, hardship, and seasons where God’s plan isn’t yet clear.This conversation is a reminder that perseverance is forged in the waiting, strengthened in the struggle, and revealed when we trust that God is working even when we cannot see it.Everyday Warrior continues to highlight authentic men and real stories—courage, power, leadership, perseverance, and the work God is doing in the everyday moments that shape us.Check us out | richclayministries.com/warrior-way

In episode seven, co-hosts Ben Marten and Pastor Rich Clay sit down together to talk about the second weapon of the Everyday Warrior—powerful prayers. Drawing from the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal, they unpack what it looks like to call on God with boldness, trust Him in the waiting, and stand firm when your faith is tested.This conversation is a reminder that prayer is not passive—it is powerful, active, and essential in the life of an Everyday Warrior.Everyday Warrior continues to highlight authentic men and real stories—courage, power, leadership, perseverance, and the work God is doing in the everyday moments that shape us.Check us out | richclayministries.com/warrior-way

In episode six, co-host Ben Marten sits down with Pastor Rich Clay, who shares the story that shaped his faith. From the sudden loss of his father when he was just fourteen, to the steady presence of the church community that surrounded him, Rich reflects on the moments where the Lord’s goodness and protection became unmistakably clear.Filmed inside the small country setting of North Grove Christian Church, the quiet, 160-year-old building in rural northern Illinois provides the perfect backdrop for Rich to tell the story of how God met him in grief, guided him through the years that followed, and called him into a life of ministry.Everyday Warrior continues to highlight authentic men and real stories—courage, power, leadership, perseverance, and the work God is doing in the everyday moments that shape us.Check us out | richclayministries.com/warrior-way

In episode five, co-hosts Ben Marten and Pastor Rich Clay turn the conversation inward as they explore the first weapon of the Everyday Warrior—courage. Drawing from the story of Gideon, they reflect on what it means to trust God in moments of fear, uncertainty, and calling.This conversation is a reminder that courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to move forward in faith when God calls you to stand.Everyday Warrior continues to highlight authentic men and real stories—courage, power, leadership, perseverance, and the work God is doing in the everyday moments that shape us.Check us out | richclayministries.com/warrior-way

In episode four, co-hosts Ben Marten and Pastor Rich Clay sit down with Mo Walker as he shares one of the most painful chapters of his life—the tragic loss of his mother at the hands of his father. Mo speaks with honesty about grief, brokenness, and the long road through trauma, and how his relationship with the Lord became the place where redemption began.His story is not one of denial, but of hope—proof that even in the deepest darkness, God is still present, still working, and still restoring.Everyday Warrior continues to highlight authentic men and real stories—courage, power, leadership, perseverance, and the work God is doing in the everyday moments that shape us.Check us out | richclayministries.com/warrior-way

In episode three, co-hosts Ben Marten and Pastor Rich Clay sit down with Jay Castro, a Navy Frogman, to hear the stories forged in the intensity of service and sacrifice. Jay reflects on the brotherhood built in the deepest waters, the cost of commitment, and the importance of having something—someone—to believe in when everything is on the line.His story points to the strength found in unity, purpose, and a faith that anchors you when the mission gets hard.Everyday Warrior continues to highlight authentic men and real stories—courage, power, leadership, perseverance, and the work God is doing in the everyday moments that shape us.Check us out | richclayministries.com/warrior-way

In episode two, co-hosts Ben Marten and Pastor Rich Clay sit down with Pastor Jon Eastlick as he opens up about the places that shaped him—streets marked by addiction, lessons learned from drug dealers, and a near-death moment that reshaped how he viewed his work and his relationship with Christ.Jon’s story is raw and honest, but so is the grace that found him. Through unlikely teachers and unimaginable moments, God was drawing him toward a new way, a better way.Everyday Warrior continues to highlight authentic men and real stories—courage, power, leadership, perseverance, and the work God is doing in the everyday moments that shape us.Check us out | richclayministries.com/warrior-way

Our first episode sets the tone. Co-host Ben Marten sits down with Pastor Rich Clay to share the moments that shifted his life and the faith that continues to guide him forward.Ben’s career has taken him across both the silver screen and the big screen, but God has given him a deeper purpose—to speak strength, encouragement, and truth into the hearts of men. His story invites you to look honestly at your own and step toward who God created you to be.Everyday Warrior highlights authentic men and real stories—courage, power, leadership, perseverance, and the work God is doing in the everyday moments that shape us.Check us out | richclayministries.com/warrior-way

Every man is called to something greater.Courage. Power. Perseverance. Leadership. Reward.It’s time to step into who God created you to be.This is the Everyday Warrior podcast.Let’s bring men back to the call.For more information, check out our website, https://richclayministries.com/warrior-way