The Redeemed Man

Across Colorado, California, and Texas, Ryan Wekenman has heard Christ’s message—and heeded his calling—in many different places and seasons of his life. This week, the author and teaching pastor at Red Rocks Austin shares how supportive, honest friends helped “accelerate” his spiritual journey. Also discussed: staying focused amidst a world of distractions, and the challenges and opportunities singles face as they look for love wh...

As we celebrate Easter week, Nate Dewberry offers a brief but powerful message about the meaning of Easter, the significance of Christ’s compassion, and Christ’s power to transform us all—no matter how far gone we think we are.

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0:00 Intro

0:54 Christ’s compassion and what it means for us

8:04 Igniting a fire of hope

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People in the Columbus, Georgia, area see Jason Dennis every evening on their TV screens as a local news anchor. In this week’s episode, we get to know what he’s like when he’s not in front of the camera. Jason talks with Nate Dewberry about everything from reporting difficult news stories to his goal of running a marathon in all 50 states—and about how relying on God rather than himself has helped him weather challenging times as ...

At first, Grant Scarborough didn’t want to go to med school or return to his hometown. But Columbus, Georgia, proved to be the perfect place to build and grow a new kind of clinic. Half healthcare center, half mission, MercyMed offers hope and dignity to the city’s poorest citizens. This week, “Doc” Scarborough shares with Paul Amos his journey to becoming “the best-paid missionary in the United States…[and] the poorest-paid doctor...

Steve Watson played many positions for the Michigan Wolverines and even broke into the NFL. But when his football career ended, Steve found himself without identity or direction. As he learned to listen for God’s voice, Steve found a new calling through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, inspiring other young men. Steve talks this week about finding identity in Jesus, the strength in vulnerability, and staying true to yourself i...

Alain Alfonso’s life journey has made many stops—childhood in Guatemala, Bible study in Argentina, college in the U.S., and now a position as pastor at Harvest Community Church in Wisconsin. Through frustrations, failures, and false starts, Alain persevered through it all, believing God used that suffering to help him grow. This week, Alain shares the challenges of adapting to a new culture and how he helps people identify their sp...

Nick Cash wears many hats—chaplain in the Georgia Army National Guard, devoted husband, father of four, and associate pastor at Cityscape Church in Columbus. This week, he shares about the joys of fostering and adoption, how community enriches our spiritual journeys, and the perspective he gained on Scripture while deployed to an active combat zone in Iraq. Plus, advice for men who want to deepen their Bible study but aren’t sure w...

When Payton Linder appeared on The Redeemed Man in 2023, he’d joined The Redeemed’s small groups looking for understanding and direction for a life upended by the COVID pandemic. He’s since become the Small Groups Coordinator at The Redeemed to help guide men on their own challenging journeys. This week Payton talks with founder Paul Amos about how the ministry saw his faith restored and the opportunities that vulnerability present...

Growing up in an “unhealthy, negligent” household, Paul Bullard waited a long time to find people who felt like family and discover his purpose in Christ. In the waiting, Paul learned a lot about stewarding God-given talents and living by His timing. He now works as a staffer at Highlands College in Birmingham, Alabama and talks this week with Redeemed founder Paul Amos about how his path has shaped him as a disciple.

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After a challenging year of family crises, a career setback, and other major life changes, a pastor suggested Adam Churchwell get involved at Crossroads, the inpatient addiction recovery program of Valley Rescue Mission in Columbus, Georgia. Adam talks this week about the ups and downs of working with men in recovery and how it’s altered his perspective on everything including serving the Lord, parenting, and the importance of nurt...

From the age of 6, Grant Troutt’s entire identity was wrapped up in playing basketball. But after a series of injuries in college, Grant was finally inspired to seek his identity where it truly belonged—in God. This week, Grant shares about his work as a youth minister in Tennessee, where he and his family are working to pass along lessons that shaped his spiritual journey to a new generation.

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Though he grew up attending church, Drew Jackson admits he was mostly “checking the boxes” in his faith. That changed when he and his wife were introduced to Big Oak Ranch, a ministry near Springville, Alabama that provides a home for abused and neglected kids. Now the Cattle Director at Big Oak, Drew shares about his spiritual journey, reluctant road to becoming a ranch hand, and the transformations he’s witnessed among the kids i...

“Generation Z” has been painted with plenty of stereotypes: flaky, unable to handle adversity, always staring at their phones. However, Gage Henry has gotten to know this generation through his work as college and community pastor at Auburn Community Church in Alabama. The traits he’s seen in them might surprise you—and inspire hope for a brighter future. This week, Gage talks about this and the work he and his wife are doing with ...

After 25 years of marriage, nine children, and grandchildren, Isaac Tolpin has learned a lot about being a husband and father—including adapting to the changing seasons that relationships go through over the course of a life. Isaac, entrepreneur and founder of the Be Courageous and Resolute Man ministries, talks with Nate Dewberry this week about setting the right priorities, making sound decisions in tough times, and raising resil...

Mitchell Dean has grown plenty in his relationship with the Lord from his days as a hotheaded athlete with a 1.9 GPA. This week, Mitchell shares what he’s learned as a husband, father of six, and pastor of Resurrect Church in Opelika, Alabama—including persistently digging into the Bible, showing empathy as a father and husband, and managing the many distractions of modern life. He also draws lessons from 2 Timothy on trusting God ...

Dr. Sam Thomas has inherited a storied—and challenging—legacy from his father, M.A. Thomas. Like his father, Sam has risked his life and freedom to preach the Gospel in India. Through his Hope Givers ministry, Sam is determined to introduce one million impoverished children to Christ, setting them on the road to a more promising future. In this week’s episode, Sam shares his family’s story and what preaching in the U.S. and India h...

In this special episode of The Redeemed Man, we're revisiting just a few of the many moments of courage, wisdom, and honesty shared on podcast this past year. May these stories serve as an encouragement and a rallying call toward another year of growth.

Featured clips: 

00:40 What We've Learned From Hosting The Redeemed Man - Paul Amos and Nate Dewberry
03:31 Admitting There's Nothing You Can Do...

Jerry Wallace has worn many hats over the course of his life—military man (including serving as a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier), student, businessman, college professor, writer, and family man. It’s all given him a wide-ranging perspective on life and success. One thing, he says, has never changed: “The foundation of it all is God’s word.” Jerry shares with Paul Amos how trusting in God’s plan leads to true significance...

Jon Ebert, founder of Single Stone Counseling, comes from a lineage of pastors. Perhaps that’s why his work focuses on religious leaders, who can feel ashamed to admit they’re struggling. This week, Jon talks with Redeemed founder Paul Amos about the big expectations that can burden men, striving for authenticity, and how we can redefine society’s warped, stereotypical view of masculine strength by focusing on the example presented...