GreatMan Podcast

Fatherhood is a refining and revealing role. Whether you are a father or have yet to become one, the motives behind your decisions as you walk through family life will eventually surface for everyone to see.

Today, JT brings Chris Tyrrell, an old podcasting buddy, back to the mic to share his experience going from the pinnacle of a live music career to a stay-at-home dad of four girls. The shared lessons in humility, motivations, an...

In this roundtable episode with JT McCraw, Anthony Flemons, and Stephen Mansfield, the guys talk about upcoming pivots in the podcast, the roles each of them will play, and the what to expect from GreatMan in 2026 and beyond.

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Holding a moderate, nuanced view of women is harder than the extremes — it's easier to antagonize or idolize than to see clearly.

Women are susceptible to corruption, violence, betrayal, and anger—just like men are. When we stop expecting perfection from our complementary counterparts, we begin to see them for who they are: image-bearers of God. To do this, we must listen without defensiveness, lead without controlling,...

For most of ancient history, women were cast as treacherous and weakness-inducing — a view the Judeo-Christian tradition directly subverted by elevating women to authority, granting them enhanced rights, and honoring them as vessels of divine purpose. Though women have never held more cultural standing than they do today, the attitude toward them by unhealthy men still reeks of ancient prejudice; Today's young men are dating ...

Is your situation really "complicated," or are you just morally compromised?

Do you have a value system you live by, or do you prefer to float in the "complications?"

Are you unwilling to let others call you on your decisions?

How much information do you actually need to make a moral decision?

All of these questions, and more, in this episode of the GreatMan Podcast with Anthony Flemons and JT McCraw.

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"It's complicated."

It sounds thoughtful. It sounds nuanced.

But it's really just a dodge.

Men often avoid making moral decisions by employing what they think is an explanation, but is really a deflection. Most moral issues aren't actually that complex; we just don't want to pay the price that a clear answer would demand. In this episode, Stephen challenges you to uncomplicate your moral vision and discover how clarity of conviction l...

What happens to a man when he stops believing tomorrow can be better than today? Men over 55 make up 28% of suicide deaths despite being only 12% of the population — and at the core of that crisis is a loss of FutureVision. In this episode, JT and Anthony explore what it means to have a "why" big enough to sustain you, the role of faith and load-bearing friendships in keeping that vision alive, and why moral decisions and mea...

Every man has felt it — that slow, creeping emptiness that sets in when you've lost sight of where you're headed. For some men, this can be a death sentence. Conversely, when you have a clear picture of where you're going, your whole life starts moving toward it.

It's time to stop drifting and start believing in the power of tomorrow. Don't let your potential die out. Stoke it with FutureVision.

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What are you willing to die for? Because the answer to that question shapes how you live every single day. This week, Anthony and JT look at Thomas — history's favorite doubter — and find something most men miss: a man who had counted the cost and was ready to pay it. Complete with a phone-a-theologian segment to settle a scriptural disagreement, this very candid conversation leaves nothing off the table, and furthers t...

You may be familiar with the age-old story from the Bible of “doubting Thomas,” but do you know about Thomas’ stunning response to Jesus about the death of his friend Lazarus? As we examine the life and character of Thomas, we see a man who was radically committed to his friends and his cause. Just as all of the apostles had to decide so many years ago, we must ask ourselves today: Who am I willing to lay my life ...

Preserving our stories passes on not only our memories, but our greatest victories and our boldest warnings. These moments—ordinary and extraordinary—carry the weight of identity, connection, and belonging simply by being remembered and shared. In this episode, Anthony and Producer Jonas talk about the importance of sharing our stories, not always for the sake of teaching, but for the sake of the stories themselves.

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Story is how we absorb meaning—not just entertainment, but something that reaches deep into the soul and shapes who we become. Using concepts from his book, "Men on Fire," Stephen explores why heritage matters, how the stories of those who came before us fuel greatness in future generations, and why now is the time to write yours down. With tools like print-on-demand publishing more accessible than ever, you’ll be chall...

In this episode, JT and Anthony take the conversation of courage from the situational to the relational.

Courage is practiced in seemingly small ways, through daily acts like telling the truth, owning your mistakes, and setting boundaries. When you consistently choose discipline over comfort and show up even when you don’t feel like it, you’re preparing yourself for the moments that truly matter—because courage is ...

Courage isn’t something you scramble to find in a crisis—it’s a decision made long before the moment arrives, forged by preparing your soul for what may be asked of you. Drawing on powerful stories of history’s bravest, including a gripping account from Stephen Mansfield’s book, "The Faith of the American Soldier," Stephen explores how courage means standing between danger and the innocent, facing hard...

Dr. Lee Warren’s life experience includes multiple traumatic events, from serving in the Iraq War (conducting over 200 brain surgeries over 125 days) and returning home with PTSD, to an unwanted divorce and the horrific death of his teenage son, Mitch. By 2013, his faith and future felt fragile as hopelessness shadowed his daily routine. Then Dr. Warren shifted his mindset from patient to surgeon and began to engage the power...

Men are uniquely wired for systemizing, problem-solving, focus, and action. What's more, the brain is constantly reshaped by what you repeatedly do, meaning habits like mindless entertainment, doom-scrolling, and porn can quietly rewire it in destructive ways. The good news: your brain remains moldable for life, and the instrument inside your skull can always be sharpened by the choices you make every day. Jump in with Stephen to t...

Do you have a "third place?"

A place separate from home, separate from work, where you can know other men and be known?

Third places promote real conversations, repeated interaction, and sustained relationships. More than just somewhere you can go to see a familiar face and make small talk, a third place is an intentional environment that calls you higher while providing essential community. Join the conversation as JT and Anthony ta...

Across the country, employers, business owners, and leaders are seeing value in bringing men together for a transformational time of leadership development. As little as a 30-minute lunchtime discussion has the power to transform homes, businesses, and lives of men at staggering rates. Now the question becomes: What communities are you a part of where you could start a group dedicated to bringing men together? Right now, Stephen in...

Currently focused on reaching veterans who suffer from trauma, suicidal ideations, addiction, and post-traumatic stress, Greg is called to minister to those who serve us. A church pastor from Southern California, Greg left to concentrate on the unique moral, spiritual, and leadership development needs of those in America’s armed forces and has served for over 25 years. To those at the tip of the country’s spear, Greg ha...