True Man Podcast

True Man Podcast

The True Man Podcast dares to explore the daily challenges facing men. We are all broken, all searching, and all looking for more of something in our lives. The True Man Podcast is an invitation to radical reconstruction of a man’s masculine heart and soul, and a place of safe community where we dare to ask questions deep-seated in a man.

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May 7, 2026 24 mins

After moving to Arkansas and stepping into a new season of life, I’ve realized something powerful, success rarely finds the man who stands still waiting for certainty. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I talk about why action creates opportunity, how movement builds momentum, and how faith, family, and taking initiative can completely reshape your future. 

Contact Mike Van Pelt: 

mike@truemanlifecoaching.com 

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 After 30 years, I return to a place tied to my past, not to relive it, but to redeem it, and discover how God uses even our worst seasons to shape who we’re meant to become. This episode of the True Man Podcast is a raw, powerful call for men to stop carrying the weight of old decisions and step boldly into the new life God has already prepared. #truemanpodcast 

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 After decades, a man returns to a place tied to his past, not to relive it, but to step into it as a different man shaped by growth, truth, and God’s hand. This episode of the True Man Podcast is a powerful call to stop running from your story and start walking forward in the freedom of who you’ve become. #truemanpodcast 

Contact Mike Van Pelt: 

mike@truemanlifecoaching.com 

https://www.truemanlifecoaching.com 

 

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April 16, 2026 18 mins

 The reason you’re still stuck isn’t your past, it’s the story you’ve been telling yourself about it. This episode of the True Man Podcast challenges you to confront that lie, reframe your truth, and step into the man you were actually created to become. #truemanpodcast 

Contact Mike Van Pelt: 

mike@truemanlifecoaching.com 

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 Most men aren’t stuck because of their past, they’re stuck because of what they’re still carrying from it. This True Man Podcast challenges you to face the weight you’ve buried, so you can finally stop carrying what was never meant to go with you into your future. #truemanpodcast 

 

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When life feels uncertain and control slips through your hands, this Easter message calls you back to what matters most, trusting God in the middle of the unknown. In this powerful episode, you’ll be challenged to stop carrying it all alone and start leaning into the kind of faith that’s built in the waiting, not just the breakthrough. #truemanpodcast

Contact Mike Van Pelt: 

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In a culture that confuses love with comfort, many fathers are avoiding the very thing that builds strength, discipline. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I break down how biblical discipline, clear standards, and consistent leadership shape children into men and women of character, resilience, and faith. #truemanpodcast 

 

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In a culture where truth feels negotiable and responsibility is often avoided, how do we raise children with integrity, courage, and faith? In this episode, we explore how fathers can intentionally shape character at home—through example, everyday conversations, and steady leadership that anchors children in truth. 

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 Real conversation is disappearing in our culture, and with it the ability to listen, think, and seek wisdom. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I explore how fathers can reclaim the lost art of conversation by asking better questions, modeling thoughtful dialogue, and teaching their families how to think, one dinner table conversation at a time. 

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 If we want to rebuild culture, it doesn’t start in Washington D.C., it starts at our dinner tables. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I challenge fathers to lead their homes with presence, intentional conversation, and lived-out faith, rebuilding the family one meal, one prayer, and one steady decision at a time from our kitchen tables.  #truemanpodcast 

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 In a culture where division is loud and common sense feels rare, how does a man stand firm in his convictions without becoming part of the chaos? In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I explore returning to God, Family, and Country, addressing crime, borders, affordability, and the loss of decency, while challenging men to lead with courage, composure, and Biblical wisdom. 

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After seeking God for wisdom, every man eventually faces the moment when a decision must be made without guarantees. In this True Man Podcast, I talk about courageous obedience, how a True Man moves forward in faith when clarity is incomplete and trusts God to meet him in motion. #truemanpodcast

 

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When life changes unexpectedly and the future feels uncertain, a man must decide whether to panic or seek God first. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I explore how real strength is found not in having answers, but in trusting God’s wisdom when the path isn’t clear. #truemanpodcast

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In a world that rewards loud opinions and fake certainty, today’s episode challenges the belief that strength means having all the answers. I explore why the words “I don’t know” may be the most powerful, honest, and faith-filled statement a man can make, and how humility opens the door to wisdom, clarity, and true leadership. #truemanpodcast

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Discipline isn’t punishment, it’s the daily expression of a man’s love for God and commitment to who he is becoming. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I explore how joy and delight in Christ fuel true discipline and how consistent habits shape strong men, strong families, and faithful leadership. #truemanpodcast

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Responsibility isn’t about blame or pressure, it’s about ownership and purpose. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I challenge men to step up, lead their families with integrity, and rediscover the strength, joy, and meaning that come from carrying what God has entrusted to them.

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Courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s the decision to move forward anyway. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I challenge men to confront fear, trust God in uncertainty, and step into courageous leadership as husbands, fathers, and men of conviction. #truemanpodcast

Contact Mike Van Pelt:

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Courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s the decision to move forward anyway. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I challenge men to confront fear, trust God in uncertainty, and step into courageous leadership as husbands, fathers, and men of conviction. #truemanpodcast

Contact Mike Van Pelt:

mike@truemanlifecoaching.com

https://www.truemanlifecoaching.com

 

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In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I dive into the true meaning of character, why it’s forged in waiting, tested through pressure, and revealed in how a man lives when no one is watching. Discover how trusting God’s timing, resisting shortcuts, and standing firm in truth shapes a man who leads with strength, integrity, and unshakable faith. #truemanpodcast

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Joy isn’t found by chasing better circumstances, it’s discovered by drawing closer to Jesus. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, I explore how intimacy with Christ, especially in seasons of waiting, loss, and reflection, unlocks a joy the world can’t offer and can’t take away. #truemanpodcast

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