From Hidden Shame to Healing – A Conversation with Mark (Audio)

What if the very story you’re afraid to share is the one that sets another man free?

In this powerful episode of the Forge Podcast, Mark opens up about a life marked by success on the outside and struggle within. From his early years as a standout athlete to years of hidden addiction, infidelity, and a crumbling marriage, Mark walks us through the slow unraveling of a man chasing affirmation in all the wrong places. But his story doesn’t end there.

Mark shares how the Holy Spirit met him at his lowest point, how surrendering to Christ brought freedom, and how community—through Forge, mentorship, and men’s retreats—became the ground for lasting transformation. His vulnerability points to the grace of a God who restores, redeems, and rewrites even the most broken stories.

If you’ve ever wondered whether real change is possible or felt too far gone to be used by God, let this conversation remind you: you are not alone, and your story matters.