The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 190 | Mike Van Pelt | Restoring Biblical Masculinity with Mike Van Pelt (MVP)

Show Notes – The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis
Episode Title: Restoring Biblical Masculinity with Mike Van Pelt (MVP)
Guest: Mike Van Pelt – Founder of True Man Life Coaching, Author, Host of The True Man Podcast
Air Date: JUNE 11, 2025
Host: Jason Davis, aka “Mr. Fortify”

🎙Episode Overview:
In this compelling episode of The Fortified Life Podcast, host Jason Davis sits down with Mike Van Pelt—author, speaker, men’s life coach, and host of The True Man Podcast. Mike shares his remarkable journey of faith, identity, and purpose as he unpacks what it truly means to restore biblical masculinity in today’s world. From being a stay-at-home dad to founding a life coaching practice dedicated to empowering men, Mike offers wisdom, encouragement, and actionable insights rooted in his personal transformation and deeper walk with Christ.

🔥 Key Topics Covered:

• Restoring Biblical Masculinity: Mike’s mission is to redefine and reclaim what it means to be a man grounded in Christ.
• Faith & Identity Collision: How a spiritual awakening at a men’s retreat changed Mike’s direction and reignited his purpose.
• The Stay-at-Home Dad Experience: Mike opens up about the emotional and societal challenges—and ultimate rewards—of prioritizing family over career.
• Building the True Man Community: The evolution from a local men’s group to a national coaching brand, podcast, and published book.
• The Power of Vulnerability: Why men need to share their struggles and seek connection over isolation.
• The True Man Roadmap: What readers can expect from Mike’s book True Man: True Ways, and how it serves as a guide to rediscovering the masculine heart.
• God in the Marketplace: How Mike’s journey embodies living out faith authentically in every area of life—from business to family.

📘 About the Guest:
Mike Van Pelt is the founder of True Man Life Coaching and host of The True Man Podcast. A dynamic speaker and author, Mike empowers men to rediscover strength, purpose, and leadership through Christ-centered coaching and community. His debut book, True Man: True Ways – A Roadmap of Discovery to the Masculine Heart, serves as both a testimony and a toolkit for men seeking to live boldly and authentically in alignment with their faith.

🔗 Website: https://truemanlifecoaching.com
🎧 Podcast: The True Man Podcast (available on all major platforms)
📖 Book: True Man: True Ways – Available on Amazon or via his Website’s Books section.

✨ Powerful Quotes from the Episode:
“I realized I wasn’t lost—I just needed strong wingmen around me to help support my walk through life.” – Mike Van Pelt.“Your number one priority, outside of loving your wife, is to take care of your kids. If you don’t, someone else—some other influence—will.” – Mike Van Pelt.“You don’t have to go it alone. God never designed man to walk in isolation.” – Jason Davis.

🎯 Episode Takeaways:

• Men often tie their identity to career—Mike challenges listeners to find their identity in Christ first.
• Biblical masculinity isn’t about dominance; it’s about leadership, presence, vulnerability, and stewardship.
• Couples thrive when decisions are made collaboratively, especially in seasons that challenge cultural norms.
• Healing, purpose, and transformation begin by slowing down, listening to God, and building relationships that reflect Christ’s love and truth.

📣 Call to Action:
👉 Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite streaming platform
👉 Visit https://truemanlifecoaching.com for coaching, the podcast, and Mike’s latest book 👉 Follow: @FortifiedLifePodcast on social media
👉 Watch the video interview on YouTube: