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The Men's Roundtable Series

The Men's Roundtable Series

Yusef Marshall (Mista Yu) 62 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

The Men's Roundtable Series is a weekly conversation space where men gather every Thursday at 7pm EST to discuss real issues such as identity, pressure, relationships, purpose, and personal struggles. The show aims to foster honesty and growth, with the goal of restoration—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It also features The Men's Interview Spotlight, one-on-one conversations with men who have overcome challenges like the father wound and broken free from the need for validation. These stories serve as blueprints for healing and personal transformation.

Episodes

The Man I’m Becoming Part 2 - Becoming the Man You Were Created to Be
The Man I’m Becoming Part 2 - Becoming the Man You Were Created to Be Aug 20, 2026 4209 If you’ve ever told yourself you’re “fine” while quietly feeling stuck, this conversation is for you. We sit down as a men’s roundtable and get specific about what a healthy man actually looks like when nobody’s watching: not a highlight reel, but a whole person with a mind that can learn, a body that’s stewarded, and a spirit anchored in God. We also admit the uncomfortable truth that growth can
The MRTS Spotlight - The Single Dad Who Built A Baby Brand | Paul Moore
The MRTS Spotlight - The Single Dad Who Built A Baby Brand | Paul Moore Aug 20, 2026 1103 Most entrepreneurs don’t begin with a perfect plan—they begin with a problem, a frustration, and the determination to find a solution.Paul Moore’s journey is a powerful example of how unexpected experiences can shape extraordinary opportunities. From more than a decade living and working in China, to commercial fishing in Alaska, to navigating life as a single father, Paul’s path eventually led hi
Who Am I Now? The Midlife Rebuild Every Man Needs to Face | John Little
Who Am I Now? The Midlife Rebuild Every Man Needs to Face | John Little Aug 20, 2026 1454 What happens when the life you've built no longer fully fits the man you're becoming?In this Men's Roundtable Series Spotlight, Mista Yu sits down with John Little, leadership development expert, executive coach, and creator of The Leader in the Mirror Project.John has spent years helping leaders develop confidence, emotional intelligence, authentic leadership, and healthier organiz
The MRTS Spotlight - What If Asking For Help Is The Manliest Move w/ The M.V.P. Mike Van Pelt
The MRTS Spotlight - What If Asking For Help Is The Manliest Move w/ The M.V.P. Mike Van Pelt Aug 13, 2026 1333 You can look successful on the outside and still feel like you’re just dragging yourself through life. We sit down with Mike Van Pelt, founder of True Man Life Coaching and American Family Renaissance, to talk about the moment everything changed for him and why so many men never experience real inner freedom even when they’ve “done church” for years.Mike traces his turning point back to a men’s re
The Man You're Becoming Part 1: The Misconceptions About Healing
The Man You're Becoming Part 1: The Misconceptions About Healing Aug 13, 2026 3806 A heatwave, wildfire smoke, and a simple question set the tone fast: what does a healthy man actually look like when life is loud and pressure is constant? We start with the obvious stuff like sleep, hydration, exercise, and nutrition, then we push past the gym definition into the harder categories men live in every day: marriage, parenting, faith, self-talk, finances, and the private battles we n
The MRTS Spotlight: "Why Won’t He Just Log Off? Gaming Addictions" w/ Nathan Graham
The MRTS Spotlight: "Why Won’t He Just Log Off? Gaming Addictions" w/ Nathan Graham Aug 13, 2026 1567 Your kid isn’t just “wasting time” on games, and if we treat it that way, we miss what’s actually happening. I’m joined by Nathan Graham, a devoted father, coach, entrepreneur, and the author of Why Won’t He Just Log Off, to get honest about screen time, gaming addiction fears, and the real emotional pull of modern online gaming.We talk through Nathan’s own story, from getting picked on and escapi
The MRTS Spotlight: The Identity Crisis: Tying Men's Self Worth To Output - Benjamin John Lee
The MRTS Spotlight: The Identity Crisis: Tying Men's Self Worth To Output - Benjamin John Lee Aug 13, 2026 1341 A lot of men are exhausted and they can’t explain why. They’re doing the work, handling the bills, showing up for everyone else, and still feeling like they’re one bad day away from shutting down. That’s where we start: the trap of tying self-worth to productivity and the quiet pressure to earn love through output. We talk with Benjamin John Lee, head life coach at the College of Charleston’s Life
The MRTS Spotlight: Why Smart Men Stay Stuck: The Success Fallacy - Chad C. Betz
The MRTS Spotlight: Why Smart Men Stay Stuck: The Success Fallacy - Chad C. Betz Aug 13, 2026 1207 That quiet moment in the car after work when the parking lot empties and you’re still sitting there, staring forward, feeling heavy, is more common than most men admit. We talk with Chad C. Betz, author and financial services professional, about why smart, hardworking guys stay committed to the wrong path for years and why turning back can feel like shame even when it’s the right move. If you’re a
The MRTS Spotlight: Self-Sabotage From A Male Perspective - Dr. Albert Bramante
The MRTS Spotlight: Self-Sabotage From A Male Perspective - Dr. Albert Bramante Aug 6, 2026 1171 Your feed says you’re falling behind, but the real problem might be the story you’ve been taught to tell yourself. We talk with Dr. Albert Bramante about men’s mental health, self-doubt, and the constant social media comparison that convinces good men they’re not enough, not winning fast enough, or not “man” enough. We get honest about the quiet pressure to be the rock, the provider, the tough one
The MRTS Spotlight: The Beach Ball Test For The Male Ego - Stan Lewis
The MRTS Spotlight: The Beach Ball Test For The Male Ego - Stan Lewis Aug 6, 2026 1189 A man can be fearless in a boardroom and still feel powerless in his own living room. That contrast is where this conversation lands, and it gets honest fast. We sit down with speaker, author, and leadership and communication expert Stan Lewis to talk about the mental captivity that hides behind “high performance” and the subtle lies that keep men locked inside a life that looks fine but feels stu
The MRTS Spotlight - A Man Can Ask For Help And Still Be Strong | Bryan Blackmon
The MRTS Spotlight - A Man Can Ask For Help And Still Be Strong | Bryan Blackmon Aug 6, 2026 1406 Most men don’t fall apart in public, they fall apart in silence. We talk with Bryan Blackmon about what it feels like to look dependable while privately drowning, and how addiction, shame, and the pressure to “handle it” can trap you in a life that is slowly breaking you.Bryan shares his real-world story of chasing a dream move to California while alcoholism and drugs escalated, and how that path
The MRTS Spotlight - Healing The Father Wound After Divorce - Kent Darcie
The MRTS Spotlight - Healing The Father Wound After Divorce - Kent Darcie Aug 6, 2026 1140 Why the Holidays Suck for These Men!A lot of men carry anger like it’s just their personality, but what if it’s really a signal from an old wound that never got named? We sit down with Kent Darcy, a licensed professional counselor, speaker, and author of Choose a Better Path: Overcoming the Impact of Your Parents’ Divorce, to talk about what adult children of divorce often don’t see until it start

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