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The Valiant Forge

A podcast for men who refuse to stay stuck. The Valiant Forge is where Christian men come to be shaped — not by the patterns of this world, but by the renewing work of God. Hosted by Mark Osborne — husband, father, grandfather, and servant‑leader — this podcast speaks to men who are tired of drifting and ready to live with clarity, conviction, and purpose. Every episode is a steady, honest conversation about faith, fatherhood, failure, and the formation God works in the fire. No hype. No

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16:09

Self-Help Says Trust Yourself. God Says Don't-Why...

The Valiant Forge ·

2026/06/08

Send us Fan MailMost self-help advice tells us to trust ourselves, follow our hearts, believe in our instincts, and create our own truth.The Bible teaches something very different.In this Valiant Monday episode, Mark explores what Scripture says about the mind, our thoughts, and the danger of leaning too heavily on our own understanding.Using Proverbs 3:5-6 as a foundation, we discuss:• Why our thoughts aren't always trustworthy• The danger of self-reliance• What it means to take every thought

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60:19

You Can't Outrun God: Mark Wood's Story of Redemption

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2026/06/04

Send us Fan MailMark Wood spent decades running from God.Raised in church and surrounded by faith, he eventually built a successful career, pursued his own path, and left much of his spiritual life behind. But when his world began to unravel, he found himself facing experiences he couldn't explain and questions he could no longer ignore.In this conversation, Mark shares his journey from spiritual darkness to redemption through Jesus Christ. We discuss his return to faith, the role Scripture

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9:34

I Wanted a Testimony Without Scars

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2026/06/01

Send us Fan MailI wanted a testimony without scars.I wish I could tell you I made it through forty plus years of following God without betrayal, without hiding, without major failures… but that's not my story.After sharing my testimony on a recent podcast interview, I found myself reflecting on my failures, my battle scars, and wishing my story looked different.Then I felt the Holy Spirit remind me:You almost never make it through battles without scars.In this episode, we talk honestly about

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71:03

You’ll Never Be Free Out There Until You’re Free In...

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2026/05/28

Send us Fan MailWhat does real freedom actually look like?Reginald Hicks spent 30 years behind prison walls after a life-altering decision changed the course of his life.But this is not just a prison story.It’s a story about shame, identity, surrender, hope, and discovering that true freedom begins long before prison doors open.In this episode of The Valiant Forge, Reggie shares his journey from promising baseball player… to incarceration… to finding Jesus in solitary confinement… to helping lead

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18:41

Generational Curses, Identity, and Breaking Family...

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2026/05/26

Send us Fan MailWe say things like:"I'm my father's son.""That's how I was raised.""I'm just not that kind of guy."But what if some of the things we call generational curses aren't genetic at all?In this episode of The Valiant Forge, Mark explores generational curses, identity, limiting beliefs, and the learned behaviors that often shape the men we become.Sharing his father's powerful story of addiction, surrender, and transformation, Mark

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58:24

When Faith Breaks: Grief, Loss & Holding Onto God |...

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2026/05/21

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your faith is tested by the kind of loss most people hope they'll never face?Mark sits down with James Moffitt, host of Father's Refuge, to talk about grief, suffering, masculinity, fatherhood, and what it means to keep holding onto God after losing two children.James shares the devastating story of losing his daughter after a long cancer battle, losing his son years later, wrestling with anger toward God, and learning how grief reshaped his understanding

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16:49

A Man Without Self-Control Is a City Broken Into...

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2026/05/18

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a man loses self-control?In this Valiant Monday episode, Mark Osborne breaks down Proverbs 25:28 and explores why self-control is more than discipline. It’s protection.Too many men are spiritually exposed: distracted, exhausted, isolated, angry, addicted, and disconnected from God.This episode is about rebuilding the walls.Through Scripture, personal reflection, and practical encouragement, we talk about: • Why self-control is a fruit of the Spirit • Why willpower

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46:44

He Spent Years Rooted in Rejection — Until God Broke...

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2026/05/14

Send us Fan MailFather wounds, rejection, identity, and the moment Jesus breaks through — this powerful conversation with Eric Stephens shows how God rebuilds a man from the inside out.Eric grew up carrying the weight of rejection, especially from his biological father. That wound shaped years of partying, addiction, depression, and even a suicide attempt. But in his darkest moment, God made Himself undeniably real — and everything changed.In this episode, Eric shares:• How father wounds shaped his

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16:44

Why God Chooses Certain Men

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2026/05/12

Send us Fan MailChristian men are starving for purpose, brotherhood, and the presence of God. In this episode of The Valiant Forge, Mark Osborne explores what truly makes a man set apart and why God still chooses ordinary men to do extraordinary things.What makes certain men feel different? Why do some men carry a spiritual weight that cannot be manufactured? And what does it actually take to become one of the men God can trust?Through the stories of Gideon’s 300, David’s mighty men, and the

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52:54

Grafted In: A Man’s Call to Reconcile

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2026/05/07

Send us Fan MailWhen God lifts the weight off a man’s shoulders, He often hands him a mission.In this episode, Steven “Wade” Cunningham shares the moment everything changed for him — a physical, undeniable sense of belonging — and how that encounter led him into decades of studying the relationship between Christians and Jews.This conversation goes far deeper than a testimony. Wade and I explore the Jewish roots of our faith, the history that fractured our spiritual family, and the misconceptions

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14:27

Come and See The Man Who Calls You Out of Hiding

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2026/05/04

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Mark shares the story he avoided recording for over a year — the story of how Christ called him out of hiding, confronted his ego, and named him into a new identity. Through the lens of Gideon’s story, Mark reveals the fear, hesitation, and obedience that shaped the birth of The Valiant Forge. This episode is not about elevating a man — it’s about revealing the Man who changes everything.If you’ve been hiding, shrinking, or resisting God’s call on your life, this

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47:04

The Connection Between Fitness and Faith Most Men Miss

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2026/04/30

Send us Fan MailMost Christian men don’t realize how deeply their physical life is shaping their spiritual life — or how much their lack of self‑worth is draining everything else. In this conversation, Men’s Strength Coach Sean McManus breaks down the connection between fitness, faith, identity, and personal growth that most men completely overlook.We talk about why so many husbands and fathers feel empty, why men struggle to love themselves, and how discipline, brotherhood, and spiritual formation

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18:13

The One Decision Every Man Must Make

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2026/04/27

Send us Fan MailMost men never draw the line in the sand. Joshua did — at the end of his life, scarred and weathered, standing before men who still had idols hidden in their tents. His words weren’t a slogan. They were a challenge:“Choose you this day whom you will serve.”In this episode, we talk about the one decision every man must make — and why so many of us avoid it. Joshua’s challenge echoes straight into Romans 12:2, where Paul shows us the process of becoming the man God designed us to

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63:51

The Parking Lot Moment That Split Everything Open

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2026/04/23

Send us Fan Mail A powerful conversation about the choices that shape a man’s life, spiritual transformation, Bible prophecy, and the moment that split Joshua “Branch” Isole’s life in two. Joshua “Branch” Isole is an author of 22 books, a theologian, and a man whose life took a radical turn after a decade‑long search for truth. His story is raw, honest, and deeply relatable — especially for men who know what it feels like to stand between who they’ve been and who God is calling them to become...

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18:35

God Was Behind Me… and That Was the Problem

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2026/04/20

Send us Fan MailMost men don’t realize how easy it is to drift spiritually, mentally, and emotionally — until something breaks. In my case, it was subtle depression, a mild heart attack, and a birthday I didn’t even remember. I thought I was transforming my life through fitness, discipline, and hustle… but the truth is, I was putting God behind me, and that was the problem.In this episode, I share the raw, unfiltered story of how my pursuit of physical transformation became an idol that fed my ego,

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54:18

From Office Floor to Faithful Leader — Mark Dolfini...

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2026/04/16

Send us Fan Mail Marine veteran Mark Delfini shares raw recovery from rock bottom, marriage crisis, and faith‑driven leadership. Christian podcast on men’s mental health, marriage restoration, and entrepreneurship. Raw, conversation with Marine veteran and strategist Mark Dolfini. Mark tells the story of hitting rock bottom — sleeping at his office, a marriage on the brink, and the small, faithful steps that rebuilt his family and business. He breaks down practical spiritual disci...

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16:40

The Process That Saved Me From Blowing Up My Life

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2026/04/13

Send us Fan MailIn this Valiant Monday episode, Mark breaks down what Paul actually meant when he wrote “renew your mind” in Romans 12:2 — and why most men misunderstand it. Renewal isn’t a quick refresh. It’s a renovation. A tearing down of old identities, old patterns, old environments, and old neurological wiring.Mark shares the process that saved him from blowing up his life — and how God rebuilt him from the inside out. You’ll learn:• What “renewing your mind” means in Greek (anakainōsis =

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47:05

Why Men Struggle With Intimacy With God

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2026/04/09

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation with Pastor Phil Tague, we dig into what it means to move from airbrushed Christianity to covenant faith. We talk about why so many men struggle with intimacy with God, how surrender unlocks spiritual strength, and why leading your family spiritually starts with simply going first.Phil shares his story of burnout, sabbatical, healing from church hurt, and how God rebuilt his identity from the inside out. We also explore David’s cave of Adullam and what it means

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17:21

True Transformation Starts with This One Verse

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2026/04/06

Send us Fan MailThis week I’m talking about something that’s been sitting heavy on my heart: the decisions we make as men, and how Romans 12:2 is the starting point for all of it. I’m not giving you a full masterclass on “the code” today — this episode is really the beginning of a journey I’m taking right alongside you. As I said in the episode, “Where you are in your life… are a result of the decisions and the choices you’ve made.” That hit me hard, and I think it’ll hit you too.I’m also shifting

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66:41

Strength Looks Nothing Like You Think | Dr. Matt Kutz

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2026/04/02

Send us Fan MailDr. Matt Kutz brings a powerful and practical look at biblical masculinity, contextual intelligence, and what it means for Christian men to lead with clarity, wisdom, and strength. From the unforgettable “Vulcan Death Grip” story to the R4 Model (Recognize, Reorder, Respond, Reflect), Matt shows how understanding the context of a moment can transform the way we respond to our wives, children, coworkers, and the world around us.If you’ve ever felt confused, discouraged, or unsure how

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