Every man hits a moment—or a season—where he realizes: Something’s off. Maybe he’s performing but not connected. Providing but not present. Holding it all together, but barely.

In this powerful and personal conversation, Jerrad sits down with Kyle Idleman to talk about why so many men feel stuck in patterns they can’t explain or escape—and what to do about it. Whether you’re in your 20s or 60s, this episode offers biblical, practical tools for taking your thoughts captive and walking in freedom.

They cover:

• The “plus or minus 3 of 40” window (and why it’s not just about age)

• Why men trade connection for production—and how to stop

• How to tell if you’re really healthy (hint: it’s not your to-do list)

• What it means to bear one another’s burdens—without trying to fix each other

• How to break the thought patterns that have kept you stuck for years

Kyle’s new book: Every Thought Captive
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Ever walked out of a situation and thought, “That didn’t feel right”?
In this raw, unscripted episode, Jerrad Lopes shares a deeply vulnerable moment — a story that didn’t involve sin in the traditional sense, but came dangerously close. From a return line at Home Depot to the emotional weight of a product endorsement, Jerrad invites listeners into the middle circle: the subtle behaviors that don’t look like sin, but lead our hearts away from truth, integrity, and God.

🎧 In this episode:

• What “middle circle behavior” means and how it can unravel your soul

• The difference between numbing out vs. self-care

• A powerful framework used in recovery communities to build emotional awareness

• How small compromises can quietly erode godly character

• Jerrad’s honest confession to his wife — and why radical honesty matters

• Why Oreo binges, Zillow scrolling, or standing while eating may matter more than you think

• The prayer for men who want transformation but feel stuck

Whether you’re a husband, a father, or a man seeking healing, this episode offers a language for the soul and a challenge to step out of isolation.

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What do you do when your marriage feels over — and you don't even know why?

In this raw and honest conversation, Dave and Ann Wilson share the untold story of how their marriage nearly ended at year 10… and the one moment that changed everything.

They dive into childhood wounds, soul pain, and the exhausting journey of healing — and how putting God back at the center saved not just their relationship, but their individual hearts.

🔥 Inside this episode:
• Why performance and perfection can kill a marriage
• How childhood trauma shapes adult relationships
• The one word God spoke that changed it all
• How to start healing, even when it feels impossible

Whether you’re fighting for your marriage, healing from your past, or just longing for deeper connection — this story will give you hope, honesty, and practical steps toward restoration.

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