GreatMan Podcast

Do you have a "third place?"A place separate from home, separate from work, where you can know other men and be known?Third places promote real conversations, repeated interaction, and sustained relationships. More than just somewhere you can go to see a familiar face and make small talk, a third place is an intentional environment that calls you higher while providing essential community. Join the conversation as JT and Anthony talk about a third place JT has been building over the past 6 months.So men: Will you take the initiative to be a part of a group, or will you take on the responsibility of building one?CONNECT WITH GREATMAN:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Across the country, employers, business owners, and leaders are seeing value in bringing men together for a transformational time of leadership development. As little as a 30-minute lunchtime discussion has the power to transform homes, businesses, and lives of men at staggering rates. Now the question becomes: What communities are you a part of where you could start a group dedicated to bringing men together? Right now, Stephen invites you to examine your surroundings and implement a time to engage the men around you.CONNECT WITH GREATMAN:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Currently focused on reaching veterans who suffer from trauma, suicidal ideations, addiction, and post-traumatic stress, Greg is called to minister to those who serve us. A church pastor from Southern California, Greg left to concentrate on the unique moral, spiritual, and leadership development needs of those in America’s armed forces and has served for over 25 years. To those at the tip of the country’s spear, Greg has been a cell phone number they can call 24/7, whatever they need. He has founded numerous non-profit organizations, including Mission Force, which focuses on streamlining and connecting retiring special forces operators with private sector employment. Greg is the author of three books, including The Warfighter’s Soul, A Good Death, and A Prophet’s Reward. He has also authored a training manual to instruct students on cutting-edge techniques for dealing with trauma. Greg has been married to Amber for 48 years. They have five children, 18 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.Join JT, Anthony, and Greg in a deep and crucial conversation about the reality of trauma. Regardless of your background, Greg's work is for you.To access coaching from Greg or his peers, go to https://www.freemindcoaching.org/CONNECT WITH GREATMAN:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You can’t become all God is calling you to be while walking in fear—whether it’s fear of rejection, success, commitment, or being fully known. In this episode, JT and Anthony expose that what you protect out of fear will ultimately control you ("The little foxes spoil the vines” —Song of Solomon 2:15). With practical steps to name your fear, confront it through intentional exposure, rewrite the narrative, and act anyway—grounded in the truth that “God has not given us a spirit of fear” (2 Timothy 1:7)—we challenge you to stop protecting your fear and start protecting your purpose.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most fears are formed through life experiences—but they are not you; they are attachments, enemies working like hidden time bombs against your destiny. Learn how to identify your core fears, separate from them, declare war on them, and attack them through prayer, wise counsel, and slow, controlled exposure—because GreatMen don’t make peace with fear; they confront it.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You were chosen for this moment in time.Will you rise to meet and understand it, or shrink back to let it overtake you?In this episode, JT and Anthony call men to understand their moment, lead courageously, and become the antidote to chaos, not contributors to it. They help frame freedom as responsibility, strength without abuse, and leadership that first cares for the soul and then guides others. A wise old wizard once said, “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us”—How will you wield the time you've been given?LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If there's one truth we can count on, it's that there has never been a time like this.Throughout history, men were challenged to rise to the occasion.Be it through enduring hardship, leading their families, elevating morale, or pioneering adventure, men have changed the course of history by meeting the demands of their times.We are living in an age of great transformation and restructuring, and the question is simple: will you be the kind of man prepared to meet it—industrious, strategic, future-thinking, and equipped for what’s coming? You were chosen to live in these times, and Stephen challenges you to become the man worthy of them.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It takes risk to pursue real connection, and many guys are shying away from it. Showing up as a grounded, communicative man with boundaries, direction, and something to offer beyond your needs is crucial in today's dating environment. JT and Anthony unpack why relationships don’t give you purpose but reveal it, why rejection isn’t failure, and why listening to understand (not to fix) is the mark of a safe, capable partner. Along the way, we keep it simple with JT’s rules of life: don’t be weird, don’t be offended, and don’t be an idiot.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many men have lost the art of romance. Young and old men alike don't know how to win over or date a woman. With a declining birthrate in the U.S. and majority of nations worldwide, there is more at stake than just ending up a bachelor. Men, it's time to rekindle the spark in your soul that seeks a fulfilling romantic relationship. In prioritizing romance, you also just might help the next generation.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leadership is not a position; it is a mindset. What you believe about yourself determines the impact you can have in the places you go. Do you stifle your influence with limiting beliefs? Let JT and Anthony help you in this episode to strip out the old wiring so you can replace your old systems with new ones built to carry the current of great manhood.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you present in the lives around you, and are you truly showing up for those who look to you for leadership? In this episode, Stephen challenges you to reflect on where you are—what you’re leading, who you’re impacting, and what you’re influencing—and how that reveals who you really are. Being in the right place with intention is essential to becoming who you’re meant to be.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With 2026 right around the corner, we're running back one of our favorite episodes to help kickstart your health resolutions. May this year be your greatest yet!With almost every online resource at our disposal, it is clear that men's health is not an information problem. But how do we sort through all of the noise to understand what is best for our minds and bodies? Fortunately, training and nutrition coach, Scott Jansen, is here to help us. This episode is packed full of small takeaways that, when followed consistently, can change the course of a man's health, and ultimately, his life. Join JT and Anthony in a groundbreaking episode all about what Scott has learned in his decades of research and training.Connect with Scott:Fast. Eat. Live. https://fasteatlive.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottajansenLEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Generosity isn’t a financial category or a religious obligation—it’s a heart posture that shapes who we become. Today, Anthony and JT argue why the act of giving is not only transformational, but necessary for the heart of a man. Wise generosity keeps us relational, hopeful, free from bitterness, and awake to the humanity around us. Drawing from universal truths that have biblical foundations, today's conversation reminds us that a bountiful eye forms a strong heart, a righteous inner life, and a good name.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Across faiths, across time, across societies, the notion of generosity is valued and upheld. Even secular societies recognize that somehow, giving often leads to abundance. So not only during the holiday season, but every day of our lives, let us instill the practice of generosity so that both we and our beneficiaries may thrive. Giving is not just the obligation of the wealthy, noble, or elite; it is a practice of and for all people, especially men like us.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stories stick, shape futures, and outlive you—and that’s why the world needs you to tell yours. Today, JT and Anthony uncover the power of vulnerability, the cost of honesty, and the unseen influence your story carries. Our stories form identities, frame values, transfer wisdom, bond relationships, and build resilience. We're challenging you to share one meaningful story this week—because your family doesn’t need a perfect story; they need your story.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Irish tradition upholds the role of the "seanachie:" the keeper of the stories. It is their job to keep their culture alive through the power of story. Today, men have the invaluable opportunity to be the storytellers of our generation. Use story to instill not only memories, but values in those under your influence. Shape your culture by telling great stories.Listen to "The Thanksgiving Story:" https://greatman.tv/2021/11/23/the-thanksgiving-story/LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reading is the fastest way to gain hard-won wisdom, deepen your focus, and sharpen your decision-making. If you’re only reading headlines, you’re borrowing someone else’s thinking—books let you build your own. In this episode, JT and Anthony explore why men must move beyond soundbites to the rich, life-shaping power of books, particularly those listed by Stephen in the previous episode. As James Allen wrote in As a Man Thinketh, “A man is literally what he thinks.” Who and what will you allow to form your thinking?Stop consuming forgettable content and start reading what forms you into a GreatMan.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Good literature holds the power to change lives. This holiday season, invite the men in your life into the lore of noble manhood with one of Stephen's top 7 book picks for men. Don't just give gifts that can be enjoyed; give gifts that inspire. Together, let us impact the men within our reach and help set them on their course to greatness.1. “Notes on Being a Man” - Scott Galloway2. “Wild at Heart” - John Eldredge3. “The Book of Man” - William Bennett4. “The Illustrated Art of Manliness” - Brett McKay5. “Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men” - Stephen Mansfield6. “Building Your Band of Brothers” - Stephen Mansfield7. “Men on Fire” - Stephen MansfieldLEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, JT flies solo to unearth and challenge what truly anchors you when life's storms threaten to pull you under. Pluralism, chaos, and change are constant forces in the modern age—but how you own the storm, envision calm, and embrace change determines whether you sink or stand. Together, let us shape our mindsets, repair what’s been exposed, and trust in something greater than ourselves to find stability amidst uncertainty.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If Benjamin Franklin told us to expect life's grim guarantees (death and taxes), what do we do with all of the troubles in between? In this episode, Stephen tackles the inevitable: trouble’s a-comin’. From navigating life’s twists and turns to taking responsibility for what you can control, listen in to learn how men can prepare for both crisis and everyday inconvenience while remaining calm amidst the storm.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.