You might have wondered, "Why hasn't the Male Cartel been posting new episodes as frequently as they used to?" "Is the podcast going away? Is it dead?" In full transparency, the podcast has not been a top priority over the past couple of months. Our co-host, Shane Padgett experienced a personal tragedy and loss. In this episode, you will hear the full details on what happened to Shane Padgett. Despite the difficulty of this situation, there is hope and you will get to hear that first-hand in this episode. There is no reason this episode should have been able to be recorded at this current moment, but God is still at work, even in the suffering and hardships.

• Cancer
• 70% of tongue cut out
• Reconstructive Surgery
• Blood clots
• Middle of radiation treatments
• Inflammation, swelling, and "sunburn" on inside of mouth

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In Episode 41, Shane and Nick begin a multi-episode discussion about the things that kill a marriage.

IMPORTANT NEWS:

FORGED Men's Event - Keynote Speaker Brian Edwards (from Episode 36) — Rescheduled for July 19, 2025: Forgedmensevent.com

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In Episode 40, Nick and Shane conclude their multi-episode discussion about the things they wish they would have known at a much earlier age.

IMPORTANT NEWS:

FORGED Men's Event - Keynote Speaker Brian Edwards (from Episode 36) — Rescheduled to July 19, 2025: Forgedmensevent.com

CONTACT US: For feedback, questions, or interview requests, email us: ⁠contact@malecartel.com⁠ Thank you for listening and for being a part of the Male Cartel!

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In Episode 39, Nick and Shane continue their multi-episode discussion about the things they wish they would have known at a much earlier age. This episode was recorded live at Warren's Guy's Night where Nick and Shane spoke to a group of young men and their father's live.

IMPORTANT NEWS:

FORGED Men's Event - Keynote Speaker Brian Edwards (from Episode 36) — Rescheduled to July 19: Forgedmensevent.com

CONTACT US: For feedback, questions, or interview requests, email us: ⁠contact@malecartel.com⁠ Thank you for listening and for being a part of the Male Cartel!

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In Episode 38, Nick and Shane begin a multi-episode discussion about the things they wish they would have known at a much earlier age.

IMPORTANT NEWS:

FORGED Men's Event - Keynote Speaker Brian Edwards (from Episode 36) and the Male Cartel: Forgedmensevent.com

CONTACT US: For feedback, questions, or interview requests, email us: ⁠contact@malecartel.com⁠ Thank you for listening and for being a part of the Male Cartel!

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In Episode 37, Shane and Nick discuss the problem with being a passive man and some sound advice on being a decisive man who takes action.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Mark Driscoll (Church Boys): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFY0R7wg5Dv/?igsh=MTcydWE5OWcwYjYzMg%3D%3D

IMPORTANT NEWS:

FORGED Men's Event - Keynote Speaker Brian Edwards (from Episode 36) and the Male Cartel: Forgedmensevent.com

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In Episode 36, Nick and Shane are joined by Brian Edwards for a conversation on his life, the role of men in their marriages, and the importance of engaging in a brotherhood. Brian is the Pastor of Hope Church in Danville, Virginia and is a co-host on the Text and Context Podcast. Brian has also been a co-host on the Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast, is an author, song writer, and musician.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Hope Church Danville: http://ourhopechurch.com
• The Role of the Husband (sermon from Hope Danville): https://www.youtube.com/live/hFD5GUMu_Rg?si=BqqN16-AQnm-_d3H
• The Role of the Wife (sermon from Hope Danville): https://www.youtube.com/live/y0kyiNO8wK0?si=5PwcvTsAtBngGXdH

• Text and Context Podcast - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XHrzpnqsnhUCelEffRwJG?si=41a323b3f2f44ceb
• Text and Context - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/text-and-context/id1767854699

• Join Brian and Nick at Men of Valor - August 14-16, 2025: http://movministries.org

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In Episode 35, Nick and Shane have a conversation with Eric Stewart. Eric is the Pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Lula, Georgia and is the founder of Men of Valor Ministries. Eric has a passion to see men fully embrace their true identity.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Men of Valor Ministries: https://www.movministries.org/
• MOV "Authentic" Conference Registration: https://www.movministries.org/authenticregistration
• MOV Podcast: https://www.movministries.org/podcast
• MOV Man Up Monday: https://www.movministries.org/manupmonday
• MOV 45 Discipleship Training: https://www.movministries.org/45
• SoulCon Challenge: https://soulconchallenge.com/

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