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Father wounds, achievement addiction, Christian identity, and men’s transformation — Dr. Jack shares how success, pain, and faith shaped the mountain within every man.
In this powerful episode, Dr. Jack reveals the hidden story behind a life that looked wildly successful on the outside — global travel, elite athletes, business success — yet was driven for decades by a deep father wound and an addiction to achievement.
He opens up about hitting rock bottom alone in a hospital room, the mentors who shaped him, the sentence that changed his life, and the long journey from intellectual belief to a living faith. We explore adoption, climbing Kilimanjaro with his son, healing the father wound, and the spiritual mountains men avoid because they’re terrified of what they’ll find at the top.
If you’ve ever felt unseen, not enough, or exhausted from performing, this conversation will speak directly to your soul.

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As I look back on this year, God reminded me of something powerful:
The places that feel small, ordinary, or overlooked are often the very places He’s asking us to stand our ground. In this end‑of‑year episode, I share what God has entrusted to me, what He’s doing through the Valiant Forge community, and what’s coming in 2026.
I also unpack the story of Shamma, one of David’s mighty men — a man who stood firm in a simple bean patch while everyone else ran. His courage reveals something every Christian man needs to hear:
What God entrusts to you is never insignificant.
In this episode we talk about:
- The ordinary places God uses to shape extraordinary men
- Why obedience matters more than talent
- How this podcast grew through faith, not strategy
- What’s coming next year: community, resources, YouTube growth, and more
- How to identify your “bean patch” — your marriage, your work, your character, your calling
- Why standing firm brings victory through the Lord
If this episode encourages you, share it with another brother who needs sharpening.
Stay strong. Stay valiant. Keep forging your path.

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This episode is personal.

I’m sitting down with my dad to talk about the night he finally said yes to God, and how that single decision changed the direction of our family forever.

This is not a polished testimony or a church-stage story. It’s raw and honest. We talk about running from God, addiction, prayer that doesn’t quit, and what it looks like when a man finally surrenders instead of walking away.

My dad shares the moment he ran from the altar, the night he came back, and how obedience reshaped his life, his marriage, and his legacy as a father.

If you’re a man wrestling with your past, struggling with habits you can’t seem to shake, or wondering if your decisions still matter, this conversation is for you.

One yes to God can change generations.

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