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Hosted by Drake Holderman, The Lion and The Bear podcast features conversations and stories for men, encouraging them to live life to the fullest.
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What kind of man is still asking for mountains at eighty-five? In this episode, we dive into the powerful life of Caleb in the Bible — a man Scripture says had “a different spirit” and “followed the Lord fully.” From slavery in Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land, from forty years of wilderness wandering to battles in old age, Caleb’s story is a blueprint for Christian men who want to live with courage, patience, and unshakable faith. Caleb wasn’t famous for speeches, titles, or public rec...
Is masculinity the problem — or has the well simply been poisoned? In this episode of our Hold the Line series, we push back against one of the loudest cultural messages of our time: that manhood itself is harmful. From the phrase “toxic masculinity” to the steady reshaping of boys, fathers, and male leadership, Christian men are increasingly told that strength is dangerous, assertiveness is oppressive, and traditional masculinity must be suppressed. But Scripture tells a different story. Mas...
Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ In this episode, we tell the powerful true story of John Bunyan, the 17th-century preacher and author of The Pilgrim’s Progress—one of the most influential Christ...
Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ What happens when a culture abandons moral truth and replaces it with personal preference? In this episode of The Lion and the Bear, Drake Holderman calls Christian...
Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ What does it mean for Christian men to hold the line in a culture that no longer believes in truth, courage, or responsibility? In this foundational episode of The ...
Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ This episode is a compilation of 10 powerful quotes for men that build a biblical and battle-tested vision of masculine life. Drake connects Scripture, history, and...
Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ Vlad the Impaler is remembered as a monster. History tells a harder truth. In the 15th century, as the Ottoman Empire surged westward, one small Christian borderlan...
Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ In this episode, we confront one of the defining battles facing Christian men today: the war between chastity and lust. In a culture saturated with pornography, tem...
Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ What if you could read your obituary while you were still alive In 1888 Alfred Nobel did exactly that. A newspaper mistakenly announced his death and labeled him th...
Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ Before he became a symbol of Christmas, Saint Nicholas was a real man who lived with conviction, courage, and sacrificial faith. In this episode of The Lion and the...
Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ What does real strength look like for a Christian man? In an age obsessed with comparison, competition, and proving dominance, Scripture offers a radically differen...
Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ What if your job is not just a paycheck but a calling from God In this episode of The Lion and the Bear, we confront the difference between cutting rocks, building ...
Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ Most men live with a bow string under tension — bills, deadlines, family demands, real responsibility, and a desire to protect and provide for the people they love....
Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ In July 1941, inside the barbed-wire geometry of Auschwitz, a siren sounded and ten men were chosen to die. One of them collapsed in grief for his wife and chi...
Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ In this episode of The Lion and the Bear, Drake explores why self control is one of the most essential disciplines for Christian men who want to live with strength and purpose. Through the story of a king who guarded his city ...
Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ Drake Holderman takes men into a compelling journey through history, Scripture, and the heart of biblical manhood. Beginning with the remarkable true story of President Ulysses S. Grant getting stopped—and ticketed—by a D.C. polic...
You Were Made to Be a Man: A Charge to the Sons of God Young men, You were not made to drift through life with your head down and your heart half-awake. You were not made to chase pleasure, avoid pain, and stay quiet while the world falls apart around you. You were not made to apologize for your strength, bury your purpose, or pretend that manhood is something to be ashamed of. You were made to be a man. And that is a good thing. From the beginning, God designed yo...
Augustine: The Restless Heart That Found Home” In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Augustine of Hippo—a man whose journey from rebellion to redemption has inspired seekers for over 1,600 years. From his early years chasing pleasure and prestige in the Roman Empire to his dramatic conversion and lasting impact on Christian thought, Augustine’s story is one of raw honesty, relentless pursuit, and radical grace. Whether you know him as a saint, a scholar, or simply as the man b...
In this episode of The Lion and the Bear, we explore the quiet power and sacred beauty of America’s public parks—from the trails of your local greenway to the grandeur of our national parks. These are not just places to hike or camp—they’re sanctuaries that help us slow down, recharge, and reconnect with the Creator. Whether it’s the stillness of a sunrise over a lake or the grit of a mountain trail under your boots, the outdoors has a way of waking us up to what matters. This episode is your...
When Ernest Shackleton set out to cross Antarctica, he had no idea his greatest legacy wouldn’t be in reaching the goal—but in surviving the failure. In this episode, we dive into the legendary expedition of the Endurance, where Shackleton’s ship was trapped in ice and his men faced two brutal years in one of the most unforgiving places on earth. What followed was a masterclass in courage, grit, and sacrificial leadership. Join us as we uncover the story of a man who refused to let hardship d...
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