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The Crucible Project is a 501c3 nonprofit ministry that offers Christian retreats for men and women. Our mission is to ignite Christ-like change through experiences of radical honesty and grace.
Our podcasts feature interviews with people who have experienced the power of The Crucible Project. They share their stories of transformation and offer insights and advice that can help you on starting your journey of faith.
If you are looking for a podcast that will challenge, inspire, and help you grow, then the Crucible Project Podcast is for you.
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Podcaster Tim White is joined by longtime Pastor and Crucible Leader John Casey from Colorado Springs, CO. John shares his personal journey into self-compassion and life changing grace. For more information checkout TheCrucibleProject.org As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power? Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your lif...
In this Real Christian Manhood episode, Byron Myers interviews Roy Wooten about Unstuck, a trauma-informed curriculum designed to help men break free from isolation and grow in authentic Christian manhood. They explore emotional connection, courage, and biblical transformation, showing how men’s small groups can foster personal growth, honesty, and lasting change. Discover how Unstuck helps men move from feeling stuck to living with authenticity, community, and faith-driven purpose. Here are ...
Host Joy Dunning sits down with Dr. Paul Spradley—educator, executive leader, and justice advocate—to explore how inner healing fuels meaningful leadership and lasting change. Paul shares his Crucible story, the power of emotional honesty and brotherhood, and why doing the hard internal work is essential for pursuing justice, wholeness, and healthier communities. Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: Radical honesty and grace Spiritual growth Discipleship Mentorship ...
Chris Rice, a community leader from the Chicagoland area, shares with host Joy Dunning about the impact of his Crucible retreat on his parenting, marriage, and anger. Through honesty with God and himself, Chris found a new path forward where he knew he was God's beloved son, even in the midst of pain and difficulty. He shares, "To be able to tell God how I really felt - even though I knew in my head that He knew, "I wasn't hiding anything from Him - there was something different about a...
Crucible Executive Director Roy Wooten and Men's Ministry Leader Byron Myers engage in a deep conversation about goal setting and achievement. They reflect on the importance of realistic goals, the role of motivation and authenticity, and the significance of accountability in achieving personal objectives. The discussion also touches on overcoming stubborn goals, the value of community support in leadership development, and encouragement to seek help and not to go it alone in the journey towa...
Host Joy Dunning sits down with Annette Maier, a licensed counselor, to explore her calling into counseling and the transformative impact of Crucible retreats on both her personal life and professional practice. Annette shares how the retreats helped her reconnect with her emotions, trust the process, and experience the kind of vulnerability and community that brings real change. Together, they unpack why human connection is essential for emotional health—and why Crucible can be a powerful ne...
In this Christmas special, host Robb Paolasso and some of the Crucible staff team reflect on their personal experiences with Christmas, exploring themes of sadness, anger, fear, happiness, excitement, and joy. In this heartfelt conversation, each member shares their unique stories, highlighting the importance of emotional awareness and personal growth within the context of family and community. Join in on this roundtable discussion and consider what your future holidays can look like with the...
Business leader and Crucible board member Kenny Cox shares about Gospel Patrons—a biblical framework for generosity that funds God’s work beyond traditional charity. Drawing from his own Crucible transformation and leadership experience, Kenny explores how strategic, faith-rooted giving fuels healing, purpose, and legacy through The Crucible Project. This conversation invites listeners to see generosity as active participation in God’s redemptive mission. Here are some of the topics we cover ...
In this Real Christian Manhood series episode, Roy Wooten and Byron Myers dive into why character—not title—is the true foundation of godly leadership. They explore vulnerability, integrity, and the necessity of leading yourself before leading others, drawing on both Scripture and real-life ministry experience. It’s a candid conversation calling men out of isolation and into authentic, Christ-centered leadership. Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: Radical honesty ...
This Real Christian Manhood series, featuring Roy Wooten and Byron Myers, dives into the real work of manhood—emotional presence, courageous leadership, and the willingness to change. Their conversation challenges men to examine their passivity, take personal responsibility, and make one courageous step toward becoming better men. Listen now and take the challenge — pick one place to act, and begin today. Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: Radical honesty and grac...
Jay Mountjoy sits down with Eric Himes—founder of Inspired Culture, seasoned corporate leader, and longtime Crucible brother—to unpack Eric’s journey of emotional healing, faith, and authentic servant leadership. Eric shares how his Crucible weekend sparked deep personal transformation and reshaped the way he leads, ultimately inspiring his framework for building healthy, authentic, and mission-driven organizational culture. This conversation offers a powerful look at leadership, personal gro...
Mark Dunning, community leader in Green Bay, WI, shares his Crucible journey with host Andy Spell. After searching to find his self-worth through validation from others, Mark's retreat helped him discover where his true worth comes from. He shares the power of community, authenticity, and the impact one weekend can have in a man's life. Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: Radical honesty and graceSpiritual growthDiscipleshipMentorshipPersonal developmentLife transf...
In this special Veteran's Day episode of The Crucible Podcast, host Jay Mountjoy sits down with Ben “Beez,” an active-duty military man whose journey from restless military kid to man of faith reveals the power of transformation. From the challenges of growing up in a military family and struggling with belonging, to hitting rock bottom and rediscovering purpose through baptism, Ben opens up about how God used his pain to forge resilience and leadership. His story culminates in the release of...
Host Andy Spell talks with Curtis Summers about how the Crucible Weekend shattered his old ways of hiding and opened the door to authentic manhood. Curtis shares how facing truth, vulnerability, and failure became the turning points for real transformation. His story challenges men to stop performing, step into the fire, and discover who they really are through the power of the Crucible experience. Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: Radical honesty and grace Spiri...
In this Real Christian Manhood series episode, Roy Wooten and Byron Myers dive into what real integrity looks like for Christian men—beyond honesty or morality. They unpack how keeping clear agreements, aligning thoughts, emotions, and actions, and living authentically in every area of life builds true integrity and trust. The conversation challenges men to own their choices, live congruently, and take the next step toward wholeness through Crucible retreats, coaching, or brotherhood. Here ar...
This episode features a message from Pastor Jim Burgen, Pastor at Flatirons Church in Colorado, unpacking the themes, emotion, and truth beneath the words. Explore how the dialogue exposes identity, tension, and transformation—revealing what’s often hidden beneath performance and image. Through honest reflection and real conversation, this episode challenges listeners to move beyond comfort, confront what’s real, and step into deeper authenticity—the very heart of the Crucible journey. Here a...
In this episode of Real Christian Manhood, Roy Wooten and Byron Myers tackle the growing issue of burnout in Christian leadership, calling men to move from ownership to stewardship and from productivity to presence. They remind leaders that their value isn’t in what they do but in who they are in Christ. With honesty and practical wisdom, they explore how saying yes to too many good things drains the soul, how community restores emotional health, and how shifting focus from control to God’s o...
Host Andy Spell interviews Jonathan Moynihan, lead pastor of Mosaic Christian Church, about his journey of self-discovery and transformation. Jonathan opens up about confronting the power of anger, breaking free from performance-driven ministry, and learning to embrace emotional health as a foundation for authentic church leadership. He shares how his Crucible weekend reshaped his masculinity, deepened his hidden life with Christ, and gave him tools for grace and healing. Their conversation h...
Host Jay Mountjoy sits down with Kellen Cowan, leader of Band of Brothers in Oklahoma, to explore what truly transforms men. Kellen shares how the Crucible Project helped him continue his own journey of personal growth and emotional healing, and why men can’t afford to settle for surface-level connection. Together they unpack the hunger men carry for authentic brotherhood, the freedom that comes with emotional clarity, and the powerful breakthroughs that happen when men step into real communi...
In this moving episode, Garrett Buchanen shares how the end of his marriage, an unexpected ADHD diagnosis, and the Crucible journey exposed the truth that he was “living a life of quiet desperation, not singing his song.” He describes how embracing vulnerability, facing fear, and stepping into authentic community has helped him discover his purpose, passion, and power. Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: Radical honesty and grace Spiritual growth Discipleship Mento...
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