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The weight of being a man is heavy; and it’s even heavier when you’re a Christian, husband, father, and the spiritual leader of your home. The pressure to provide, lead, and hold everything together can feel overwhelming. Dr. Joe knows, because as the son of a 16-year old mother, and a survivor of physical and sexual abuse, he grew up without a strong father figure, he made mistakes, and he hit rock bottom before he truly understood what it meant to be a real man—one who leads with faith, integrity, and purpose. That’s why he started the Real Men Connect Podcast —because no man should have to figure out or do life alone. If you’re a husband, father, leader, or just a man trying to live out your faith in a world that constantly challenges your manhood, this podcast is for you. What You’ll Get Each Week: Tactical, No-Fluff Teaching: Every Monday is the “Real Men Check-In,” where Dr. Joe breaks down and shares practical, biblical wisdom in a short, power-packed episode designed to help you step up as a godly man, lead your family, and build a legacy of faith. High-Impact Expert Interviews: Every Wednesday, Dr. Joe sits down with some of the world’s leading Christian men—pastors, authors, coaches, and thought leaders in faith, family, and Christian manhood. His guests have included Gary Thomas, Montell Jordan, Stephen Mansfield, Jim Ramos, Jarred Lopes, Larry Hagner and other powerhouses of biblical manhood. Dr. Joe distills their wisdom into actionable takeaways so you can apply their insights immediately. Why This Podcast? Dr. Joe isn’t just another host—he’s a man who’s been tested, broken, and rebuilt by God’s grace, going from rags to riches to ruined to redemption. He’s worked with thousands of men, all over the world, as a spiritual coach, mentor, author, and speaker, and he knows firsthand that no good man can ever become a great man without the help of Godly men — his marriage strengthens, his children thrive, his work flourishes, and his faith deepens. The Real Men Connect Podcast was created to give men help, hope, and healing in the areas that are hurting them the most. The world doesn’t need more passive, confused, or disengaged men; it needs real men—men who connect in brotherhood with other men, and lead with courage, faith, and love. So, are you ready to step up? Are you ready to stop surviving and start thriving as the man God called you to be? Then let’s go! Subscribe to the Real Men Connect Podcast and start your journey to biblical manhood today!
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Jan 29, 2025

Jacob Valk has worked in various roles in advertising/film in Toronto, co-produced the documentaries Ordinary Commission and Into The Light, and runs the podcast Chats Under The Sun. 

He is finishing an Masters in Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Into The Light is a studio ministry that partners with Christian authors and speakers to produce documentaries, podcasts, and video resources on biblical sexuality.

Jacob and his partners desire to see a generation of Christians who delight in God's good design for sexuality and are equipped to face pornography, gender confusion, and sexual sin. 

To contact Jacob, you can reach him by clicking on any of the following links:  

Link to trailer: https://youtu.be/coLyFj8_zwU 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthevalk/?hl=en

Website: https://www.intothelightdocumentary.com

Documentary: https://intothelightministries.ca/into-the-light-documentary

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If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com and SHARE this podcast with any young man (or men) you’re mentoring or discipling.

And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Victory Tracker. 

 

Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1:

Are you stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track?  Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe on how we can help you spiritually love and lead your family better and become the hero of your home.

 

Dr. Joe takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week to help you with your faith, marriage, work, and financial challenges.  The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only.  NO RESCHEDULES.  Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: http://TalkwithDrJoe.com  If no slots are available, please check back in a week.

 

Also join us on:

Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com

Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/

YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com

Facebook: @realdrjoemartin

Instagram: @realdrjoemartin

Twitter: @professormartin

Jan 27, 2025

The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.”  To make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, make sure you "Stay Connected" by signing up for updates and our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com  

 

Also, help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory by leaving us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/rmcpodcast and SHARING this podcast with your friends.

 

Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1:

Are you stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track?  Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe on how we can help you spiritually love and lead your family better and become the hero of your home.

 

Dr. Joe takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week to help you with your faith, marriage, work, and financial challenges.  The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only.  NO RESCHEDULES.  Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: http://TalkwithDrJoe.com  If no slots are available, please check back in a week.

 

Also join us on:

Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com

Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/

Facebook: @realdrjoemartin

YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com

Instagram: @realdrjoemartin

Twitter: @professormartin

Jan 22, 2025

Dr. Greg Stewart is currently a full-time telehealth counselor, executive coach, and consultant.  Dr. Stewart has a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership, Master Degrees in Divinity and Counseling, and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision.

He served as a pastor for 15 years in Portage, MI, and was an Organizational Development Strategist working with dozens of organizations across all industries and coaching hundreds of executives.

He is also the author of I(3): Unlock the Inner Strength Behind Your Negative Emotions, and I(3) for Couples: Facing Our Negative Emotions to Build Intimacy in Marriage, and he lives in Rockwall, TX.

We invited Dr. Stewart on the show today to talk about his book and how, we as men, as husbands, can effectively confront our negative emotions while building intimacy in our marriage with our wives.

To contact Dr. Stewart, and to find out more about his practice and his book, you can visit his website https://DrGregStewart.com or https://becomingmore.com or email him at gregstewart@becomingmore.com 

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If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts; and make sure you SHARE this podcast with any man (or men) you’re mentoring or discipling.

 

And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Victory Tracker. 

 

Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1:

Are you stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track?  Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe on how we can help you spiritually love and lead your family better and become the hero of your home.

 

Dr. Joe takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week to help you with your faith, marriage, work, and financial challenges.  The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only.  NO RESCHEDULES.  Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: http://TalkwithDrJoe.com  If no slots are available, please check back in a week.

 

Also join us on:

Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com

Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/

YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com

Facebook: @realdrjoemartin

Instagram: @realdrjoemartin

Twitter: @professormartin

Jan 20, 2025

The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.”  To make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, make sure you "Stay Connected" by signing up for updates and our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com  

 

Also, help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory by leaving us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/rmcpodcast and SHARING this podcast with your friends.

 

Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1:

Are you stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track?  Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe on how we can help you spiritually love and lead your family better and become the hero of your home.

 

Dr. Joe takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week to help you with your faith, marriage, work, and financial challenges.  The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only.  NO RESCHEDULES.  Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: http://TalkwithDrJoe.com  If no slots are available, please check back in a week.

 

Also join us on:

Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com

Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/

Facebook: @realdrjoemartin

YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com

Instagram: @realdrjoemartin

Twitter: @professormartin

Jan 15, 2025

Blaine Bartel is an in-demand, men’s speaker, and the author of Death by a Thousand Lies: My Cover Up, My Crash, and My Resurrection from Sexual Addiction.  

 

For the past several years, Blaine, with the support of his wife Lori, has been actively coaching men who are struggling with porn and sexual brokenness. He has discovered a gift of grace to help men do the work of resurrection and reinvent a life previously unimagined.

And now, Blaine is responding to a directive in his life that has been emerging for the past seven years. He has a deep sense of calling to help men write their own personal comeback stories.

His organization, Chopping Wood is an opportunity for men to connect with Blaine through teaching, resources, speaking and personal coaching for radical life transformation. 

To find out more about Blaine or to get a copy of his book, just go to: http://www.ChoppingWood.org

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If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts; and make sure you SHARE this podcast with any man (or men) you’re mentoring or discipling.

 

And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Victory Tracker. 

 

Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1:

Are you stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track?  Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe on how we can help you spiritually love and lead your family better and become the hero of your home.

 

Dr. Joe takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week to help you with your faith, marriage, work, and financial challenges.  The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only.  NO RESCHEDULES.  Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: http://TalkwithDrJoe.com  If no slots are available, please check back in a week.

 

Also join us on:

Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com

Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/

YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com

Facebook: @realdrjoemartin

Instagram: @realdrjoemartin

Twitter: @professormartin

 

Jan 13, 2025

The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.”  To make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, make sure you "Stay Connected" by signing up for updates and our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com  

 

Also, help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory by leaving us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/rmcpodcast and SHARING this podcast with your friends.

 

Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1:

Are you stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track?  Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe on how we can help you spiritually love and lead your family better and become the hero of your home.

 

Dr. Joe takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week to help you with your faith, marriage, work, and financial challenges.  The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only.  NO RESCHEDULES.  Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: http://TalkwithDrJoe.com  If no slots are available, please check back in a week.

 

Also join us on:

Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com

Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/

Facebook: @realdrjoemartin

YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com

Instagram: @realdrjoemartin

Twitter: @professormartin

Jan 8, 2025

Jim Ramos is the founder of Men in the Arena.  And their mission is to build an army of men who are becoming their best version in Christ.  Because as Jim says, when a man gets it—everyone wins.

 

Jim is a nationally sought-after keynote speaker, author, and internationally-known podcaster. The Men in the Arena has reached hundreds of thousands of men from nearly 100 nations around the world through the Men in the Arena Facebook forum, Men in the Arena Podcast, and weekly Equipping Blast.

 

Jim has written nine books, including the popular Field Guide: A Bathroom Book for Men (where you can download it for free on his website), and he’s also the author of The Man Card: 5 Characteristics Separating Men from Boys.

 

He lives in McMinnville, Oregon with his wife and best friend for 27 years—Shanna. They have three adult sons and a beautiful granddaughter.  

To contact Jim and download a free copy of his Field Guide (bathroom book for men), just go to http://www.MenInTheArena.org or look him up on Facebook @MenInTheArena

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If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts; and make sure you SHARE this podcast with any man (or men) you’re mentoring or discipling.

 

And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Victory Tracker. 

 

Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1:

Are you stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track?  Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe on how we can help you spiritually love and lead your family better and become the hero of your home.

 

Dr. Joe takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week to help you with your faith, marriage, work, and financial challenges.  The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only.  NO RESCHEDULES.  Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: http://TalkwithDrJoe.com  If no slots are available, please check back in a week.

 

Also join us on:

Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com

Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/

YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com

Facebook: @realdrjoemartin

Instagram: @realdrjoemartin

Twitter: @professormartin

 

Jan 6, 2025

The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.”  To make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, make sure you "Stay Connected" by signing up for updates and our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com  

 

Also, help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory by leaving us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/rmcpodcast and SHARING this podcast with your friends.

 

Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1:

Are you stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track?  Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe on how we can help you spiritually love and lead your family better and become the hero of your home.

 

Dr. Joe takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week to help you with your faith, marriage, work, and financial challenges.  The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only.  NO RESCHEDULES.  Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: http://TalkwithDrJoe.com  If no slots are available, please check back in a week.

 

Also join us on:

Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com

Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/

Facebook: @realdrjoemartin

YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com

Instagram: @realdrjoemartin

Twitter: @professormartin

Jan 1, 2025

Dr. Brian Bovee is a tech expert with over 20 years of experience, focusing on how digital tools engage and influence users. He’s a full-time professor at California Baptist University, and he has a master’s and doctorate degree in Information Systems. He’s also the author of the new book called Focused Faith, that provides practical strategies on how to manage time and personal motivation, while also focusing on spiritual maturity. He and his wife, Sheila, live in Southern California.

To find out more about Dr. B and how to contact him, you can either email him at brian@thefocusedfaith.com or vist his website at https://TheFocusedFaith.com  

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If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts; and make sure you SHARE this podcast with any man (or men) you’re mentoring or discipling.

 

And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Victory Tracker. 

 

Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1:

Are you stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track?  Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe on how we can help you spiritually love and lead your family better and become the hero of your home.

 

Dr. Joe takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week to help you with your faith, marriage, work, and financial challenges.  The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only.  NO RESCHEDULES.  Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: http://TalkwithDrJoe.com  If no slots are available, please check back in a week.

 

Also join us on:

Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com

Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/

YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com

Facebook: @realdrjoemartin

Instagram: @realdrjoemartin

Twitter: @professormartin

 

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