Wake up, Gear Up, Come Alive! Known Legacy

Wake up, Gear Up, Come Alive! Known Legacy

Known Legacy Podcast | Christian Men’s Podcast on Faith, Family & Leadership The Known Legacy Podcast is a top Christian men’s podcast designed to help men grow in faith, leadership, marriage, and fatherhood. Hosted by the team behind Known Legacy Ministries including Podcast hosts Bill Yuhasz and Travis Hartjen, this podcast equips men to live with purpose, integrity, and biblical truth in a world that challenges their role. Each episode features authentic conversations on topics like Christian discipleship, marriage, parenting, mental health, men’s ministry, and spiritual growth. Whether you’re a husband, father, pastor, or leader, you'll find practical wisdom, encouragement, and real-life stories to help you build a lasting legacy. Topics We Cover: ✔ Biblical Manhood & Christian Leadership ✔ Marriage & Parenting from a Christian Perspective ✔ Faith-Based Conversations on Culture & Identity ✔ Overcoming Struggles & Growing Spiritually ✔ Encouragement for Pastors, Husbands & Fathers ️ New episodes drop biweekly! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Join the conversation and start building your legacy today!

Episodes

October 9, 2025 29 mins

Everyone gets tired and worn out. Many guys dont give themselves permission to stop. There’s always the next thing to stop us from taking a break. This week the guys talk about the value of stopping and taking a moment to see where you are on the journey with God. He has designed you on purpose to fulfill something only you are created to do. The guys give practical tips to...

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So many men today are fighting silent battles—struggles that keep them awake at night, fuel midlife crises, and leave them asking, “Why do I feel the way I do?”

 

This week on the Known Legacy Podcast, we sit down with Brian McKenna, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience helping men, women, teens, and families find he...

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Desires of your heart and long road ahead.

 

There are moments in life when you can feel like you might have made a mistake with the road you are on. Learning to discern Gods will doesn’t have to be that difficult and Benji Cowart shares his journey of pursing his dream of being a songwriter. If you have ever struggled with a desire on your heart...

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September 18, 2025 41 mins

This week on the Known Legacy Podcast, we sit down with Vernon Burger, founder of His Voice Global, a ministry dedicated to raising up leaders among the vulnerable and transforming lives through a sustainable, whole-person approach.

Before God called him to lead this movement, Vernon’s life had no direction, and he wasn’t following Jesus. But everything changed when one man chose to inve...

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Feeling burned out, disconnected, or stuck in the same daily grind? In this week’s episode of the Known Legacy Podcast, Bill and Travis dive into the power of having a hobby and why it’s more than just a pastime — it’s a pathway to growth, renewal, and deeper faith.

 

They unpack:

  • The Value of taking time for your...
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September 4, 2025 23 mins

It can be a difficult time in our lves when our children graduate from high school and make this switch to college. This week the guys share their own experiences of some of thier kids taking off to college. They share three truths that can help any parent navigate this emotional time in the life of every family.

 

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Today Matt Eachus, Lead Pastor of Church at Newtown Road in Upstate NY talks about his journey of taking the lead Pastor role from the founding Pastor. He shares encouragement and insight of how to see it done well and wisdom from the previous lead pastor of what he did right. If you are going thorugh a change of jobs or feeling like God is changing directiions in your life...

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    Every day matters—even if you don’t love where you work or what you do. You still have the power to make a difference right where you are. In this episode, Travis and Bill unpack the mission behind Wake Up, Gear Up, Come Alive and share practical tools to help you impact the world in your current reality.

    They dive into:

    • How to...
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    This week, the guys welcome Sean Switzer, who shares his inspiring story of growing up as the son of a Pastor — and how his father’s intentional approach to ministry not only protected their family but ignited a passion for the church in all his children. Today, every one of them is serving in full-time ministry. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or the child of someone who serve...

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    This week on the Known Legacy podcast, we’re joined by Nashville-based songwriter and producer Sam Hart, who shares his powerful story of finding his worth in whose he is—not in what he does. After more than 20 years in the music industry, including launching a church record label and going all-in on songwriting and production, Sam opens up about shifting his identity from ...

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    In this powerful episode of the Known Legacy Podcast, former Homeland Security official Chad Bullard opens up about his journey from national security and working with U.S. presidents to finding lasting fulfillment in Jesus Christ.

    Chad reveals how chasing worldly success left him spiritually empty, and how God radically shifted his life toward helping others ...

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    In this powerful episode of the Known Legacy Podcast, we sit down with Derek Berube, Associate Pastor at Ocean State Church in Rhode Island. Derek opens up about his personal journey—from having worldly success to feeling God’s undeniable call to step away. Hear how he wrestled with that calling until everything came to a breaking point.

    Derek also brings valu...

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    June 19, 2025 40 mins

    What does it really mean to be a present, courageous, and faith-filled father? This week on the Known Legacy Podcast, we sit down with Matt Hammitt—Grammy-nominated singer, author, and founder of the Lead Me Live movement—to talk about what it looks like to dare to be a dad in a culture that often sidelines fatherhood. From the pain of watching his son battle a life-threatening condition...

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    In a world where masculinity is constantly questioned, how can men truly understand what it means to be a man of God? In this powerful episode, Travis and Bill unpack five common lies Christian men believe about masculinity—and reveal the biblical truth that leads to freedom, purpose, and spiritual strength. Whether you’re battling cultural confusion or seeking clarity as a...

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    In a fast-paced, overwhelming world, the best choice isn’t always obvious. Join us for an inspiring episode with Matt Peeples—church planter, pastor, and founder of Kairos Network—as he shares the profound impact of a present father, the cost of never slowing down, and the life-changing value of rest and Sabbath. He also shares about the value of stepping out in faith and p...

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    What happens when God calls you out of comfort and into the unknown? In this powerful episode of the Known Legacy Podcast, Tim and Tawnya Green share their bold journey of stepping away from full-time church ministry in Texas to follow God’s call to the mission field in Fiji. With raw honesty and unwavering faith, they walk through the fears, the unknowns, and the miracles ...

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    May 22, 2025 39 mins

    Stave Sandfort is a hidden hero. If you have ever struggled to understand what God is doing in your life, this is your podcast. He shares his journey of going from ministry, acting to throwing up his hands and trusting God simply on faith.

     

    This episode explores:

    • The power of identity in Christ

    • Finding purpose through pain

    • The importance of communit...

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    May 15, 2025 26 mins

    In today’s fast-paced, hustle-driven world, burnout can creep in fast—and hit even harder. In this episode of the Known Legacy Podcast, Bill and the Travis tackle the weight of burnout, the warning signs we often ignore, and the spiritual and practical steps to find true rest.

     

    We explore what Scripture really says about rest, how to break free ...

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    What happens when your plans fall apart—but your father’s prayers carry you through? This week on the Known Legacy Podcast, we talk with Jeremy Anthony about the power of a praying dad, overcoming personal failure, and discovering identity and purpose through Christ.

     

    If you're a dad, husband, or leader longing to make a lasting impact—this epis...

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    May 1, 2025 32 mins

    AI is changing the world, no doubt about it. From automation to algorithms, it can do some incredible things—but it also has a glaring weakness. No, we’re not talking about Hollywood-style world domination from I, Robot, The Matrix, or Terminator. There’s a deeper flaw—one that highlights a powerful truth for anyone following Jesus.

    This week, the guys unpack ...

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