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In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones take on the growing issue of gambling, sports betting, and prediction markets through a biblical lens. As online betting becomes more accessible and more aggressively aimed at men, they discuss why gambling can be so appealing, why it can become destructive so quickly, and why Christian men must treat it seriously.

Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and pastoral wisdom, Pete and Jayson explore the deeper heart issues behind gambling, including covetousness, the love of money, lack of stewardship, and the desire for quick gain. They also talk about addiction, conscience, the influence of modern culture, and the importance of accountability, confession, and wise boundaries.

This is a direct and practical conversation for men who want to live with wisdom, resist being mastered by anything, and pursue biblical manhood in a world full of traps. If you have ever wondered whether gambling is just harmless fun or something more dangerous, this episode will challenge you to think carefully and live faithfully.

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In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Rees Nicholes to talk about the power of mentoring, the necessity of humility, and the kind of relationships that help men grow in Christ. Rees shares his story of growing up in the church, walking away from faith, serving in the Australian Army, battling PTSD, depression, and addiction, and ultimately being brought back to God through grace, truth, and the investment of godly men in his life.

Together, they explore why so many men resist mentoring, why insecurity often leads to passivity, and why real spiritual growth happens best in honest, relational discipleship. The conversation also touches on marriage, fatherhood, accountability, blind spots, and the importance of loving others enough to speak truth into their lives. This is a strong and deeply personal conversation that calls men to both seek out mentors and become mentors for others.

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What does it mean to build a business with courage, wisdom, and a biblical view of stewardship? In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with entrepreneur Richard Milam to talk about risk, resilience, mentorship, selling, leadership, and the long road from early struggle to lasting success. Richard shares lessons from his journey through the Navy, software sales, and business ownership, then explains why entrepreneurship can be a meaningful calling for Christian men who want to create value, provide jobs, solve real problems, and honor God through their work. This conversation is full of practical insight for anyone who has ever wondered whether to step out in faith and build something that matters.

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In this second conversation with Greg Love, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones explore why mentoring matters and why men were never meant to follow Christ alone. Greg shares how bold faith grows through availability, daily time in the Word, honest humility, and a willingness to pursue both mentors and the men who need encouragement. The conversation also touches on spiritual growth, temperament, courage, discipleship, and what it looks like to stand in the gap for others in everyday life. This episode is a practical and deeply personal call for men to seek guidance, offer guidance, and become faithful brothers who help carry one another forward.

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What happens when a strong, capable, church raised man realizes he still wants more of God?

In this powerful and honest conversation, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Orlando firefighter and alligator hunter Greg Love to talk about pride, surrender, spiritual renewal, and the life changing power of mentorship. Greg shares the defining moment in 2021 when everything shifted for him. Though he had intellectual belief, years in men’s ministry, and a deep church background, he came to a place of desperation that led to true surrender.

From a sobering moment in the fire service to breaking down in a restaurant parking lot, Greg opens up about what it means to be undone before God and rebuilt by grace. The conversation explores father wounds, identity as a beloved son of God, the difference between mentoring and discipleship, and how spiritual fire must be stewarded wisely when sharing it with other men.

If you have ever felt stuck in routine religion, struggled with pride, or wondered how to guide other men without pushing them away, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

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What does it look like to run a business that truly reflects the Gospel. In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, we listen to a powerful message from business leader Pete Ochs about faith driven leadership and the purpose of business. Ochs shares the story of a major lawsuit that forced him to confront the divide between his faith and his work and how that moment reshaped everything.

He unpacks the idea that business can become a catalyst for human flourishing by creating economic opportunity authentic relationships and spiritual impact, and explains how his company began operating inside maximum security prisons providing real jobs mentorship and the hope of the Gospel to inmates. The results include transformed lives restored families and dramatically lower rates of returning to prison.

Pete also challenges leaders to rethink success. Rather than chasing pride pleasure and possessions he calls men to move toward surrender to God. This episode offers a practical and deeply personal look at what happens when leadership principles faith and everyday work come together.

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What does it look like for a father to intentionally shape the identity of his sons?

In this powerful conversation, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Peter Hamilton, Marine veteran, real estate professional, husband, father of three sons, and grandfather, to explore biblical fatherhood and the lifelong calling of a dad. Peter shares how his Jamaican immigrant parents modeled hard work and faith, how his mother led him to Christ at nine years old, and how his father broke generational cycles by choosing presence over victimhood.

The heart of this episode centers on a bold and practical idea every dad can apply. Peter gave each of his sons a defining word over their lives: greatness, excellence, and leadership. He explains why identity must be bestowed by a father, not earned, and how speaking life into your children creates an anchor for their future. The conversation also tackles parenting adult children, transitioning from authority to friendship, loving unconditionally, and maintaining family unity across states and generations.

If you are a father, grandfather, or future dad, this episode will challenge you to step into your God given authority, speak blessing over your children, and lead your family with clarity and conviction.

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In this powerful episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with former UFC fighter and Brazilian jiu jitsu instructor Rolles Gracie, Jr. for a wide ranging conversation about discipline, identity, and faith. Rolles shares his journey of growing up in the legendary Gracie jiu jitsu family, competing at the highest levels of combat sports, and eventually discovering that victory and success still left something missing. He opens up about how he came to faith in Christ, how that transformed his understanding of strength and submission, and why discipline of the body and discipline of the soul are deeply connected. This episode challenges men to rethink what it means to be strong, to live on mission, and to discipline themselves for the purpose of godliness.