The Redeemed Man

Less than a year into his studies at Georgia Tech, Peyton Wells found himself in the middle of a spiritual and existential crisis: Had he been living for the wrong things? Did God have something better in store for him? That search for answers led Peyton to make the difficult decision to transfer to Highlands College to pursue a career in ministry, a choice that strengthened his faith and taught him valuable lessons. This week, Pey...

Evan Lanier never imagined his career would revolve around a camera – let alone take him to dozens of countries by the time he turned 40. As a filmmaker, videographer, and co-founder of 5nine Creative, he’s spent years capturing powerful stories of people living out and strengthening their faith in the midst of hardship and tragedy. In this week’s episode, Evan joins Redeemed founder Paul Amos to share some of those stories, along ...

Over the course of 28 years of marriage, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons have learned a lot—about not taking their own opinions and preferences too seriously; about the need to understand each other’s pasts; and about the hidden gifts that even negative emotions can offer us. Having compiled many of those lessons into a new book titled The Fight for Us, Rebekah and Gabe talk with Nate Dewberry this week about those and many other marriage t...

Any parent who’s raised a teenager has likely faced an emotional meltdown that seemed to come out of nowhere, and been left scratching their head trying to understand it. This week on The Redeemed Man podcast, pastor and mental health advocate Will Hutcherson joins us to shed light on the mental health struggles facing today’s teens. Drawing from extensive research, Will breaks down the science behind teenage angst in a way that’s ...

As a pastor and a musician, Joshua Czufin’s voice has always been central to his identity. But after complications from throat surgery left him nearly voiceless, Joshua faced a crisis of purpose and identity. In this episode, Joshua talks with Redeemed director Nate Dewberry about how he navigated that dark season and how those lessons are shaping his ministry at Life.Church in Colorado Springs. Their conversation also touches on d...

Timber Cleghorn on Alone: How Extreme Isolation Led to Spiritual Renewal

Survivalist and international aid worker Timber Cleghorn spent three months alone in the Arctic while competing on the History Channel’s reality show Alone. He had to contend with below-freezing temperatures and near-constant darkness, but in that solitude, he was also able to reconnect with nature and with God. In this episode, Timber shares how isolation drew...

Josh Ellison, a fourth-generation faith leader, was born to be a pastor. As a student pastor at Church of the Highlands in Columbus, Georgia, he helped build a community passionate about God and deeply welcoming to struggling teens searching for meaning and hope. Now, as he prepares to take on a lead pastor role in his hometown of Naples, Florida, Josh reflects on what he’s learned, both as the son of an influential minister and as...

When we don’t have an identity or a plan, Ro Remedios says, we’re just “spitballing” life from one day to the next – drifting from vulnerable whims to reckless impulses. But when we find our identity in Christ, we discover our true purpose and the drive to chase after it. A pastor in Staten Island, New York, Ro sits down with Nate Dewberry this week to talk about discovering our true identity in Christ and what it takes to live it ...

Pastor IV Marsh doesn’t have a typical living situation—he and his wife, their adult children, spouses, and their grandchildren all live under one roof. And that’s just the beginning. In this week’s episode, IV sits down with Nate Dewberry to discuss his unconventional life and what he thinks about the evolving role of men in the home, the tension between being a father and a friend, and how churches can do a better job of embracin...

A single dad of four in Columbus, Georgia, Michael Porter started listening to The Redeemed Man podcast two years ago and ended up becoming a leader of the ministry’s small online groups. In this week’s episode, Michael talks to Nate Dewberry about what he’s learned from other men along his way—the importance of community, the need for accountability, and the lies we believe that distance us from God.

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As the head football coach at Wheaton College, a private Christian institution in suburban Chicago, Jesse Scott is charged with doing more than drawing up a game plan for the next opponent. He’s passing on leadership skills that will help his players long after they’ve left the gridiron, and teach them to rely on their identity in Christ above all else. Jesse talks with Redeemed founder Paul Amos this week about how he runs his pro...

Shane Pruitt, his wife, and five kids are all active people with a wide variety of interests and activities. That means Shane, the national Next Gen director for the North American Mission Board, has a lot of insight to share about keeping God at the forefront even when your family’s calendar is full. He and Redeemed director Nate Dewberry discuss priority setting, dealing with grief and loss, and being willing to tell God “I can’t...

After starring as a wrestler and football player at Oklahoma and playing three seasons in the NFL, Leonce Crump Jr. heeded the Lord’s call to ministry. That calling led him to some unexpected places and difficult decisions, but it also brought him to pastor a diverse and growing church in north metro Atlanta. Leonce shares what he’s learned about heeding God’s calling, managing a vibrant multiethnic congregation, and always putting...

After leaving the military, it took Ryan Rogers almost two and a half years to accept God’s calling to enter ministry. Today he’s the pastor at the Newnan, Georgia, campus of Church of the Highlands, and he’s got plenty of insight to share about making tough decisions. Ryan and Nate Dewberry cover challenging transitions, seeking wise counsel, and finding fulfillment even when you’re not the one in charge.

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For over two decades, Dan Rogers has served the congregation at River of Life Church in Hamilton, Georgia. While he never demanded that his two sons follow him into ministry, his son Braden found that calling on his own. With Father’s Day around the corner, “Pastor Dan” and Braden talk with Redeemed founder Paul Amos about building and maintaining a church, balancing the demands of ministry and family, and what they’ve learned from...

From probation officer to receptionist to pastor, Chris de Monyé didn’t follow the typical path of a faith leader—but his unusual journey taught him a lot. Now the lead pastor of Village Church in metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Chris talks with Nate Dewberry this week about atonement, leadership, marriage, and humility. He also offers insightful advice for how men can be open about their brokenness without accepting sin and fai...

Reward Sibanda admits he experienced some culture shock when he went from the community-oriented culture of Zimbabwe to the individualism—and temptations—of the United States. But he shares the lessons he learned about personal freedom, sin, and redemption with Nate Dewberry in this week’s podcast, along with his thoughts on how fasting elevates our spirits and deepens our connection with God.

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As a technician in the power industry, TJ Mackenzie was part of a “manly” profession in which stress was high and talking about emotions was discouraged. It nearly destroyed his marriage. Through counseling, he got the help he needed and now provides counseling and relationship coaching for men in similar situations. TJ talks this week about his journey and what he’s learned about sharing emotions honestly.

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As the son of immigrants, a successful businessman, and former pastor, Tommy Lee has learned plenty about relating to God and bringing his faith to work. This founder and president of Resource Global talks with Redeemed founder Paul Amos this week about how servant leadership is transforming countries around the globe. They even talk some about fantasy football.

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