BraveCo Podcast
BraveCo Podcast serves a collective of men pursuing wholeness, purpose, and brotherhood. The show is designed to encourage men to grow personally and live with intention. It likely features conversations and teaching centered on community and shared purpose.
Episodes
240: Why Most Men Fail at Marriage (And How to Fix It)
Snapping at your wife and kids? Working in ministry with your spouse? Jason Vallotton answers real men's questions on marriage, boundaries, and breaking old habits in our first live Q&A.Want to join the next one? Get alerts and stay connected: https://braveco.info/live-qa-with-jason-pageHost Jason Vallotton, a pastor and counselor, draws on his own experience with divorce, a nervous break
239: John Mark McMillan: Gets Honest About Temptation, S*x Drive, and a God Who Suffers
Right now the best and worst things in my life are happening at the same time. My kids are growing up beautiful, and my wife's mother is in the last hours of a two year battle with stage four stomach cancer. I bring on my friend John Mark McMillan, the songwriter behind "How He Loves," who I first found during the worst season of my life, going through my own divorce, listening to h
238: 12 Years on Anxiety Meds Taught Me How to Actually Win This Fight
I don't usually lead with this, but most of you have heard pieces of my story and I want to give it to you straight. Real anxiety by age 10, medicating with porn and masturbation by 14. Married my high school sweetheart at 18, three kids by 24, divorced at 27, raising my kids as a single dad. At 29 I hit a full nervous breakdown, the kind where your life feels like it's on fire and you h
237: My Wife Said, "She Feels Like My Mom": Why So Many Husbands Check Out at Home
I brought my wife on to talk marriage, with a slight emphasis on the man's role. We've been married eleven years, going on twelve, and our story is a little unusual, she came into my life mid-hike, stepping straight into raising my three kids from my first marriage, and now we've got five kids between us. We use that story to unpack one of our favorite analogies: marriage is an empt
236: Does the Bible Talk About M*sturbation? Why Every Man Needs a Dopamine Detox
On this episode of the BraveCo Podcast, I'm joined by my great friend Cole Zick, director of Moral Revolution alongside his wife, for our monthly conversation about what it actually means to be a man. This time we're tackling a topic most guys avoid talking about out loud: managing your sex drive. Cole and I get into why so many men in ministry and in everyday life are frustrated by thei
235: Kathy Vallotton - Casting Out Demons in Our Living Room & Smuggled Bibles Into Communist China
This week on the podcast, I brought on my favorite guest of all time: my mom. I wanted to sit down with her and dig into some of the wildest stories from my childhood, the ones I've never really told on this show before, starting with the night a demon-possessed teenager showed up at our home group and my parents accidentally launched a deliverance ministry that would define our family for ye
234: Why Every Real Man Needs His Faith Tested (Not Protected From It)
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, triggered, or flooded by your emotions and reached for every tool in the book to regulate them, this episode is for me as much as it's for you. As a pastor and counselor, I talk a lot about self-awareness, objectivity, and positive self-talk, and those tools genuinely matter. But in this episode I want to hand you something bigger than a tool: a complete
232: Why Men Are Terrified of Their Emotions & How to Deal with Anxiety & Depression: Dr. Margaret Nagib
I sit down with Dr. Margaret Nagib, a clinical psychologist and one of my most trusted friends, for a conversation I've wanted to have for a long time: how do you actually work through anxiety and depression as a man? Margaret breaks down why so many of us are struggling right now, from information overload to unprocessed childhood trauma, and explains what's really happening in your bod
231: How to Turn Your Son Into a Man: A Father's Complete Guide
This week I brought on my good friend Cole, who's raising three boys and a daughter, to dig into something that's been on my heart for a long time: how do we actually turn a boy into a man? We get into the real, practical side of fatherhood, from a flag football cheating scandal that turned into a life lesson on his sideline, to the conversation I had with my own son about learning to th
230: What Happened to Men Since the 1960s Sexual Revolution Will Shock You
This episode is lesson one from our Foundations of Masculinity course. I start with a true story out of Kruger National Park in 1993, where wildlife officials relocated a group of young male elephants without any older males to guide them. Within a few years, rangers started finding endangered white rhinos brutally killed, not by poachers, but by these juvenile elephants who had no elder to show t
229: John Eldredge | The 6 Stages Every Man Must Pass Through & How to Actually Hear the Voice of God
This episode comes straight from our BraveCo conference. John open's by walking through one of my favorite overlooked stories in Scripture: the resurrection morning where Jesus spends his first hours back from the dead playing what can only be described as practical jokes on his closest friends. If you've never noticed Jesus's sense of humor in the text, I promise once you see it, y
228: Why Do Most Men Have No Real Process for Dealing With Pain? Here's what to do!
This week's Brave Co episode is from my time teaching at Danny Silk's Keep Your Love On University. I dig into a question I ask almost everyone I talk to: what's your actual process for dealing with pain? Most men, even tough guys, don't have a real answer, they just medicate with food, alcohol, work, or scrolling, and I walk through why that always backfires, using James 1, th
227: The Fatherlessness Epidemic: Why Your Pain Isn't Your Fault, But It Is Your Responsibility
Connect with Sathiya: https://www.sathiyasam.com/Jay and Sathiya both grew up in the church, and we both know what it's like when the emotional side of manhood gets either fully embraced or completely rejected. In this episode, we get into why fatherlessness, not war, addiction, or incarceration on their own, is actually the root issue behind almost every major crisis we see in families today
226: RED FLAGS & GREEN FLAGS: How to Know If You're Ready to Date (Most People Get This Wrong) | Alley Vallotton
I sat down with my daughter-in-law Alley for one of the most requested conversations on the Brave Co podcast: how to actually date well. We dig into why so few people were ever taught how to date, what it really means to be ready for a relationship, and why "dating yourself" first changes everything about how you show up for someone else.From there, Alley and I walk through defining the
225: John Eldridge on Battle, Adventure & Beauty: What Every Man's Heart Is Desperately Craving
This week's episode is something special — it's John Eldridge's live message from our Brave Co conference, and it is one of the most powerful things I've ever witnessed delivered to a room full of men. John opens with Proverbs 4:23 and builds an entire framework around a single, urgent idea: the heart is the center of everything. Your ability to love, to fight, to chase your ca
224: Todd Pierce: Unfiltered Reality of Professional Rodeo Life & My Marriage Breaking Point
Connect with Todd: https://www.ridinghighministries.org/aboutIn this episode, I sit down with one of my best friends on the planet, Todd Pierce — a former professional bareback rider who competed in over 100 rodeos a year and now runs Riding High Ministries, where he breaks wild horses in front of live audiences as a living picture of man's relationship with God. Todd takes us inside the brut
223: She Asked Her Husband to K*ll Her. Here's What Chronic Illness, PTSD & Marriage Actually Look Like
Connect with Abi: https://www.instagram.com/abistumvoll/I don't bring many women onto BraveCo, but when I do, it's because they have something that men need to hear — something they won't get anywhere else. Abby Stumble is one of my oldest and most trusted friends, and this conversation is one of the most honest ones I've ever had on this podcast. Abby grew up thinking she had
222: Dr. John Delony | What Your Anxiety Is Actually Trying to Tell You & The 6 Daily Choices To Make
Website: johndeloney.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/johndelony/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDelony/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johndelonyYoutube Channel: @TheDrJohnDelonyShow I don't say this lightly — I finished this book in a single day. Dr. John Delony's Building a Non-Anxious Life is one of the most practical, honest, and genuinely helpful things I've put
221: Michael Koulianos - When You Can't Feel God Anymore — What the Bible Actually Says About It
Connect with Michael: https://michaelkoulianos.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelkoulianos/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelKoulianos1/Youtube: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCBKurdZlFEMaLdwxSYMRNAwI'll be honest — I almost didn't record this episode the way I did. Because it required me to sit across from one of my closest friends and one of the most gifted m
220: John Eldredge: The Wounded Boy Inside Every Grown Man | Adam's Failure Is Still Destroying Men Today
This week's Brave Co podcast is a moment I've been waiting to share with you guys — John Eldredge live from our BraveCo conference last year, and I'm telling you, this one carries weight. John takes us all the way back to Adam in the garden and shows us how the original failure of masculinity — passivity, the failure to engage — is still being passed down through every generation of
219: Why 5 Minutes a Day Could Shift Your Entire Family | The Lost Role Every Man Was Born to Play
This week on the Brave Co Podcast, I'm getting personal about something that's been stirring in my heart for the last eight months — the role of a man as a watchman, a priest, and a contender in prayer. I'll be honest with you, I've never thought of myself as a prayer warrior in the same league as men like Lou Engle or Watchman Nee, but God has been pulling me into a deeper pla
218: LIVE Call In Q&A: Why Your Wife's Attitude Triggers You (And the One Skill Most Men Never Learn)
This week on the Brave Co Podcast, I'm doing my absolute favorite thing — going live with you guys and tackling the questions you don't want to ask out loud anywhere else. We covered some heavy ground, from a husband who feels triggered by his wife's silent attitude, to a stay-at-home dad of five wondering if he's hit his ceiling, to a man wrestling with whether he's truly
217: Why God "Tricks" Good Men Into Leadership | Richard Gordon & Jason Vallotton
This week on the BraveCo Podcast, I sat down with one of my closest friends, Richard Gordon, for a conversation I've been wanting to have for a long time. Richard is on our executive team at Bethel Church, and over the years I've had the privilege of watching him grow from a son in our house into one of the strongest fathers I know. We dug into the journey of moving from "what can I
216: How to Become a Better Dad Before You Damage Your Kids
Website: https://www.dadawesome.org/In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Zaugg, host of the Dad Awesome podcast and author of Dad Awesome, to talk about what it really takes to become an intentional, healthy, and present father. Jeff shares the story behind his new book, the lessons he has learned from years of conversations on fatherhood, and why every dad needs more than good intentions to lead
215: The Brutal Truth About Leadership: You Are the Limit of Your Team
In this episode of the BraveCo Podcast, I sit down with Martin West, a former fighter pilot turned leadership coach, to unpack what actually makes teams succeed or fail. After spending several days with him working on our own team, I realized something that challenged everything I thought I knew about leadership. It’s not just about having a great plan. It’s about what’s happening beneath the surf
214: LIVE CALL Q&A: The opposite of addiction isn't sobriety. It's connection. The more we use p*rnography, the less we can feel what’s really going on with us.
In this live Q&A episode of the Brave Co Podcast, I answer real questions from men navigating some of the hardest parts of life and relationships. We talk about anxious attachment in dating, how to slow down and build trust the right way, and why so much relationship anxiety comes from asking questions too early. I also break down a framework for healthy dating, emotional boundaries, physical
213: If Your Marriage Was a Business, Would It Survive? The Marriage Audit Every Husband Needs to Do!
In this episode, I challenge men to look at marriage from a completely different perspective. I ask one honest question: if your marriage was a business, how would it be doing? Most of us would never run our company, career, or mission the way we run our marriage. We plan for business, measure business, invest in business, and protect business. But too often, we let marriage drift and then wonder
212: 28 Hours, Hiked 2 Mountains Mount Shasta & Mount Lassen, Biked 112 Miles | The Peak 2 Peak Challenge
What does it look like to take on something so hard that it exposes every weakness, every excuse, and every limit you thought you had? In this episode of the Brave Co Podcast, I sit down with my friends to unpack the full story behind the Peak to Peak challenge: climbing Mount Shasta, biking 112 miles, and then climbing Mount Lassen all in one push. What started as a wild idea became a brutal test
211: Should Christians Support War? A Real Conversation About Iran, Faith, and Responsibility
The world feels more divided than ever, especially when it comes to war, politics, and truth. In this episode, I sit down with my friend David to process what’s really happening in the world right now, specifically around Iran and the growing global conflict. This is not about having all the answers, it’s about asking the right questions. What is actually true? Who can we trust? And how should we
210: Why Men Avoid Action, Women Take Over, Marriage Suffers, & Fears of Repeating Your Parents’ Mistakes
In this live BraveCo Q&A, I answer real questions about marriage, parenting, anxiety, overwhelm, spiritual leadership, and emotional health. We talk about what happens when one spouse takes over, when the other shuts down, and how fear, childhood wounds, and control can quietly shape the way we relate to each other. If you have ever felt stuck in the same patterns in your marriage, this conver
209: Christianity vs Discipleship: What Jesus Actually Called Men To & Why Most Christian Men Never Become True Disciples of Jesus
In this episode, I tackle a question that has been heavy on my heart for a long time: am I simply a Christian, or am I actually a disciple of Jesus? There is a real difference between believing in Jesus and surrendering my entire life to Him. I break down why discipleship is more than church attendance, worship songs, or identifying as a believer. It is about obedience, surrender, carrying my cros
208: LIVE CALL IN Q&A with Jason Vallotton - 6 Questions Men Asked About Spouses, Friends & Spiritual Fathers
We’re living in a moment where masculinity is mocked and a lot of men feel unsure of what strength actually looks like. In this live BraveCo Q&A, I answer real questions men are sending in—marriage conflict, emotional connection, boundaries in friendships, leadership in business, spiritual father wounds, fatherhood, and rebuilding trust after betrayal. My goal is simple: give you practical too
207: Parents, How Do You Raise Up Godly Men? A Father’s Role in the Formation Process
As men, we often feel like we're stumbling our way through life, especially when it comes to our roles as fathers, leaders, and husbands. But God's original design for men is not about figuring it out on our own. In this episode, I share the importance of embracing God's plan for manhood — a blueprint for maturing, leading, and ultimately carrying His glory. From the formation proce
206: Todd Pierce: Why Boys Feel Lost Today and How Fathers Can Restore Manhood
Two Weeks Left Until Rite of Passage, Join Us: https://www.braveco.org/riteofpassageSo many young men stumble their way into manhood because nobody ever gave them a clear pathway. In this episode of the BraveCo Podcast, I sit down with my close friend Todd Pierce to talk about what fathers can give sons that culture never will: intentional initiation, identity, and a moment that marks the shift fr
205: Super Bowl Champion Steve Weatherford: Building Strong Men: Fatherhood, Vulnerability & Leadership
In this episode of the Brave Co. podcast, I dive deep into the concept that no young man should stumble into manhood. As fathers, the best gift we can give our sons is a clear pathway to adulthood. This journey doesn’t just happen—it's intentional. I discuss the significance of Brave Co.’s Rite of Passage, a 30-hour weekend designed to help fathers and sons encounter God together, push limits
204: Comfort Is Killing Your Potential: 5 Non-Negotiables to Position Yourself to Win
Rite of Passage: A Clear Path Into Manhood register now: https://www.braveco.org/riteofpassageI’ve been thinking a lot about how to position myself to win—because most men don’t lose because they’re beaten… we lose because we quit. In this episode, I’m challenging you to stop living from comfort and start living from calling. Comfort is the silent killer of potential, and if you want a different l
203: LIVE Q&A - I Answer Real Questions Men Are Facing Today - Marriage Tipping Point, OCD Loops?
Rite of Passage: A Clear Path Into Manhood register now: https://www.braveco.org/riteofpassageEvery boy needs a moment where he’s called out of boyhood and into manhood—where his strength is tested, his faith is forged, and a father’s voice calls him forward. That’s why we built the BraveCo Ride of Passage: a 30-hour weekend where fathers and sons encounter God together, push limits, and come home
202: BraveCo Rite of Passage: Cultural Catalysts + BraveCo Collaboration Jason Vallotton & Kris Vallotton
In this week's episode I join my dad on Cultural Catalysts to discuss the growing crisis of fatherlessness and how to restore authentic manhood. I share my powerful vision for helping boys become men through meaningful rites of passage. Together, we explore how our culture has substituted therapy and medication for true discipleship, leaving many young men without proper initiation into manho
201: No Boy Should “Figure Out” Manhood: The Pathway Every Father Must Build For Their Sons
Rite of Passage: A Clear Path Into Manhood register now: https://www.braveco.org/riteofpassageAs a pastor, counselor, and dad, I’m convinced of this: no young man should stumble his way into manhood. In this episode of the BraveCo Podcast, I sit down with my close friend Cole Zick to talk about what most families feel but don’t know how to fix, the lack of a clear, intentional pathway for boys to
200: Celebrating our 200th Episode I’m Counting Down The 10 Moments That Have Shaped The BraveCo Community!
We just hit 200 episodes, and I wanted to do something different. Instead of one conversation, I’m counting down the 10 moments that have shaped the BraveCo community the most. These are the clips that hit men in the chest, brought real change into marriages, and reminded us what it means to live with a whole heart.In this episode, you’ll hear why vulnerability isn’t weakness, and why hiding doesn
199: Kris Vallotton: The Difference Between Living Like A Slave And Living Like A Son
Rite of Passage: A Clear Path Into Manhood register now: https://www.braveco.org/riteofpassageNo young man should stumble his way into manhood. In this episode, I sit down with my dad for a conversation that hit me in the chest: the difference between living like a slave and living like a son. We open John 15 and talk about how obedience is real, but it’s not the finish line. God is inviting us in
198: Guest Pedro Adao and Why Does Success Become the Greatest Threat to a Man?
Connect with Pedro Adao 👇Website: https://pedroadao.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedromadao/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedromadaoIn this episode of the BraveCo Podcast, I sit down with my friend Pedro Adao to talk honestly about what it actually takes to become a man. We unpack why every boy needs a defining moment, why every man must face death before rebirth, and why wisdom—n
197: The Seven Pillars of Manhood EVERY Young Man Must Go Through
THE BRAVECO RITE OF PASSAGE: https://www.braveco.org/riteofpassageIn this powerful episode of the Brave Co podcast, I dive deep into the importance of fathers guiding their sons through the rite of passage into manhood. Our culture has lost the intentionality and significance of this vital moment in a young man’s life, and I’m here to challenge that. Every boy deserves a clear pathway, a moment wh
196: Emotional Abuse, P*rn & Father Wounds: How to Father Your Kids When You Lacked a Father
In this episode of the BraveCo Podcast, I’m answering your real, raw questions about dating, marriage, trust, and fatherhood as a man of God. We start with how to actually meet women in person in a world that hides behind screens and dating apps. I share my own story of dating after divorce, how I met my wife Lauren, and why growing your in-person game is one of the most important skills you can b
195: Raising Sons Into Men: The “Cop Phase” & Parenting Little Kids With Boundaries and Protection
THE BRAVECO RITE OF PASSAGE: https://www.braveco.org/riteofpassageAs a pastor, counselor, and dad, I have watched so many young men stumble their way into manhood without a clear pathway. In this episode of the Brave Co Podcast, I break down the stages our sons move through and what it looks like to call them out of boyhood and into manhood with intention. From the “cop” phase with little kids, to
194: Why Masculinity Is Under Attack AND You Don’t Make You—God Makes You
We live in a culture that shames masculinity and leaves men confused about who they are and what they’re called to. In this episode of the BraveCo Podcast, I share a message that’s been burning in my heart: the journey from the promise to the promised land—and why the middle ground is where God actually forms us into the men we’re meant to be. I talk about the “compass bearing” God gives us, the m
193: Live Call Q&A - Control What You Can Control: Marriage Conflict, 🌽orn Struggle & Discipline
In this BraveCo live Q&A, I sit down with a few brave men who are willing to ask the questions most guys keep to themselves. We talk honestly about what it looks like to stop abandoning yourself in marriage, how to confront fear without becoming controlling, and how to show up as a powerful man without losing connection at home.I answer a vulnerable question from a married man who keeps fallin
192: Live Call Q&A: Date Again After Divorce? "I'm Not Attracted to My Wife" & Unity in Church
In this BraveCo live Q&A, I sit down with a few brave men who ask the questions most guys keep to themselves. We talk about what it really looks like to lead as a single dad, how to know if you are actually ready to date again after divorce, and how to invite someone into your family without sacrificing your kids in the process. I share my own story of betrayal, navigating divorce and eventual
191: Should Christians Carry Guns? Violence in America and the Spirit Behind It
I sat down with my brother and longtime friend Cole Zick, we found ourselves wrestling with one question: What’s the role of a man in a world that seems to be falling apart? From mass shootings to moral confusion, we’re watching violence rise in ways that test our faith, courage, and leadership. This conversation isn’t about politics — it’s about calling men back to their God-given design to prote
190: Wealth & Finances Series: What If Your Money Problems Aren’t About Money? | Stephen De Silva
I sit down with my friend Stephen De Silva, creator of The Prosperous Soul and former CFO at Bethel Church. We talk about something most men never realize — that our financial struggles are rarely about money. They’re about what’s happening inside our hearts and minds. Stephen helps us unpack the connection between the soul and wealth, revealing how your mindset and theology can either limit or mu
189: Wealth & Finances Series: The Skillset That Can Increase Your Income // Ryan Pineda
When I sat down with my friend @RyanPineda , I knew this episode was going to be packed with truth, but I didn’t expect the level of raw honesty and practical wisdom he brought. Ryan’s story starts where a lot of us have been—broke, uncertain, and wondering what God’s plan really looks like when the dream we’ve been chasing falls apart. From playing professional baseball to flipping couches just t
188: Wealth & Finances Series with Kris Vallotton: Unlocking the Secret to Building Wealth God’s Way | Practical Steps for Every Man
Welcome back to the Brave Co Podcast, men. This week, we're diving into an essential topic that can transform your life: wealth and prosperity. For so many of us, the idea of wealth might have been twisted through negative experiences, bad teachings, or a lack of understanding. We’ve all heard that money is the root of evil, but what does the Bible really say about wealth? Is there a differen
187: Wealth and Finances Series with Chad Frantzen: 3 Levels of Wealth Every Man Must Know
Connect with Chad: www.wealthbuilders.net/bravecoIn this episode of the BraveCo podcast, we kick off our wealth and prosperity series with Chad Frantzen, founder and CEO of WealthBuilders Investments and the host of the Kingdom Finance Show podcast, who shares his journey from trading time for money to mastering financial freedom. Together, we explore practical steps, biblical principles, and mind
186: The Difference Between Man’s Quick Fixes and God’s Purposeful, Slow-Burn Anointing
In this powerful message from the Brave Co. Conference, I dive into the life of David, exploring the incredible journey from being an unseen shepherd to a king chosen by God. If you've ever felt overlooked or underappreciated, this message is for you. We’ll examine the life lessons David teaches us about faithfulness when no one is watching, trusting God’s perfect timing, and how God chooses
185: How to Stay Strong When Your Family Needs You Most with Jason Vallotton
This week on the BraveCo Podcast, I’m diving into one of the most important callings we have as men: becoming the anchor in the middle of life’s storms. A few years ago, my wife and I walked through the devastating loss of her mom, and in the middle of grief, chaos, and family challenges, I had to learn what it meant to show up differently. Not to fix everything, but to become the steady presence
184: Charlie Kirk’s Tragic Death and What It Means for America? Losing a Voice to the Youth
In this powerful episode of the BraveCo Podcast, Jason dives deep into the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk and the impact it has on men and society today. As a man of faith and experience, Jason shares his raw emotions, reflecting on the loss of a fearless truth-teller who stood up for freedom and faith in the face of hate. This episode is not just about mourning the loss of Charlie Kirk, but abou
183: Addiction Series with Cole Zick: How to Break Any Addiction & The Power of Context
Are you struggling to break habits that hold you back? On this final episode of our addiction series, I sit down with my friend Cole Zick to uncover the truth about overcoming addiction. We dive into why habits persist, the role of environment, and how small and drastic changes can transform your life. This episode isn’t about shame—it’s about strategy, mindset, and freedom.We explore life-changin
182: LIVE Q&A Series: How to Build Powerful Friendships // Rebuilding Trust & Your Self-Worth
Hey guys, welcome back to the Brave Co. podcast! This week, I’m excited to share with you an emotional and empowering conversation. We dove deep into some really vulnerable topics about overcoming fears of rejection and how to connect deeply with other men calling in LIVE in studio. Whether it’s facing the challenges of reaching out to new friends or navigating emotional pain from past experiences
181: Real Stories from the Frontlines of Ukraine: Why the Church Must Rise in Times of Crisis
Best way to connect with BGR: https://bethelglobalresponse.com/tijuana-feeding-program/In this episode of the BraveCo Podcast, I sit down with two of my favorite people—my son Elijah and his wife Ally—to talk about what it really looks like to live with courage, faith, and purpose in the middle of chaos. From the frontlines of Ukraine to disaster zones in Brazil, Turkey, and Mexico, their stories
180: Addiction Series with Nate Larkin: The Hidden Battle Every Man Faces & How to Overcome It
I’ll never forget the first time I heard Nate Larkin’s story. His honesty, his pain, and his redemption hit me in a way that few testimonies ever have. As men, so many of us live with secret battles—porn, addiction, shame—that we think we can fight alone. But Nate’s story proves that isolation only leads to destruction, while brotherhood and authenticity lead to freedom.In this week’s BraveCo Podc
179: Addiction Series with Guest Ahab Alhindi: From Anxiety & Overweight to Confident & Healthy
When I hit 290 pounds and 33% body fat, I knew something had to change. I was stressed, overworked, and living in a constant state of anxiety. My health was failing, I’d just had my gallbladder removed, and the reality hit me — if I didn’t make a shift now, my future would be full of medication, surgeries, and limitations. But instead of diving into a brutal all-or-nothing plan that would burn me
178: Addiction Series with Guest Aaron Zint: How P*rn Hijacks a Man’s Brain—and How to Break Free
12 week : P*rn Recovery // Online Small Group, Starting late August Lead by Aaron Zint w/ 10+ years of experience walking men into Wholeness Sign up here: https://pillar.io/thezints/checkout/002cb6d0-5d07-11f0-a37f-93965abef48bIn this Episode Part 2 of our addiction series, Aaron Zint and I dive deep into the inner workings of addiction: not just the behavior, but the brain wiring behind it. Toget
177: Addiction Series with Guest Arron Zint: The Real Cause Behind Addiction & How to Fix It
12 week : P*rn Recovery // Online Small Group, Starting late August Lead by Aaron Zint w/ 10+ years of experience walking men into Wholeness Sign up here: https://pillar.io/thezints/checkout/002cb6d0-5d07-11f0-a37f-93965abef48bI’m Jason Vallotton, and in this second episode of our Brave Co addiction series, I dive deep with my friend Aaron Zint—one of the most resilient men I’ve ever known. We tra
176: The 4 Pillars to Conquer Addiction | AND How Connection Crushes Addiction
I’ve spent my life as a pastor and counselor, helping men find strength, clarity, and purpose. In this episode, I kick off a game-changing series focused on addiction—whether it’s alcohol, porn, overeating, or prescription meds. I get raw about my own 14-year struggle with masturbation, porn, and medications like clonazepam—and how I learned that real freedom isn’t about willpower, it’s about rewi
175: Marriage Guide - You’re Not the Man She Married & This Is Why She Doesn’t Feel Safe With You
This week on the BraveCo. Podcast, I'm diving deep into one of the most critical topics in marriage: becoming the anchor. As a pastor, counselor, and man who's walked through my own challenges, I’ve seen too many relationships fail simply because men have no idea what it means to lead emotionally. We aim for the wrong things—sex, status, success—and miss the real target: building a home
174: Kris Vallotton - Stop Coddling, Start Leading: How to Raise Resilient Sons for a Tough World
In this powerful episode of the BraveCo Podcast, Jason Vallotton sits down with his father, Kris Vallotton, to discuss what it really takes to prepare sons for marriage and build strong, lasting relationships. The conversation explores how most men enter marriage unprepared, largely because they were never taught key values like covenant, ownership, emotional responsibility, and flexibility.Kris s
172: Master Emotional Safety in 90 Seconds - Danny Silk
This week I sat down with one of my heroes and spiritual fathers, Danny Silk. If you’ve read The Way of the Dragon Slayer or attended one of our conferences, you know Danny carries deep wisdom in marriage, leadership, and communication. This episode is part of our Lead the Way series, where we’re equipping men to become the husbands their families need.I shared a story about moose hunting in Alask
171: Why Most Marriages Fail Emotionally — And How to Prevent It
In this episode of the BraveCo Podcast, I sit down with my favorite guest — my wife, Lauren, to dive deep into emotional connection in marriage. We’ve spent years leading marriage intensives, learning through trial and error what it really means to build a relationship that lasts. This week’s conversation is all about the “emotional bank account” — what it is, how it works, and why it’s the founda
170: Dr. Henry Cloud - Manhood in Marriage: Stop Leading Like a CEO—Start Leading Like a Husband
What does it really mean to lead in marriage as a man of God?In this episode of the BraveCo Podcast, I sit down with the legendary @DrHenryCloud —renowned author of Boundaries—to dive deep into how men can lead with strength, emotional intelligence, and spiritual clarity. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, under-equipped, or unsure how to show up in your home, this conversation is for you. We
169: Michael Koulianos: Before You Lead, Learn to Bleed: The Cost of True Masculinity in a Wounded World
This episode hits deep. I sat down with one of my closest friends—Michael Koulianos—to unpack the kind of stuff most men never talk about. From the pain of being misunderstood by those you love, to losing the use of my arms for a year, we share the raw and unfiltered journey that forged us into the men we are today. If you’ve ever questioned your calling, struggled to lead your family, or felt lik
168: Kris Vallotton // Fatherless But Not Hopeless: How Men Are Finding Identity Again
In this week’s episode of the Brave Co Podcast, I share one of the most powerful and emotional topics we’ve ever covered: the transformation that happens when a boy becomes a man — not by age, but through intentional initiation and affirmation by other men. I talk about what happens when that moment is missing — and how we, as a community, can bring it back.We explore what it means to heal the “fa
167: Brian Tome - Why Men Are Failing Today (And How We Reverse It)
This is the most important message I’ve ever shared.Brian Tome: https://www.briantome.com/For generations, young men have grown up without a father, without initiation, and without the confidence they need to thrive. I’ve seen it firsthand—men who look like adults but feel like boys inside. This episode isn't just a podcast—it's a movement to bring back something society lost: the rite o
166: Healing a Fatherless Generation Through Brotherhood
The most transformational moment in a young man's life is when he is seen, accepted, and welcomed into manhood. As a father of three sons and a man who has walked through his own journey of becoming, I’ve seen how powerful it is to receive that blessing—from a father or a man you respect. Too many men are aging without ever feeling like they've become men. They carry a painful emptiness,
165: Why Most Men Never Grow Up (And How We Break the Cycle)
As a counselor, pastor, and father, I’ve seen firsthand how many men carry invisible wounds into adulthood—wounds caused by the absence of true initiation into manhood. This episode dives deep into that missing moment that every man longs for: the point where he is looked in the eyes and told, “You’re capable. You belong.” Whether it's your father, a mentor, or a community of strong men, that
164: Only 1% of Men Understand This About Masculine Leadership: Guest David Norona
In this powerful conversation, I open up about one of the most defining journeys in my life—fatherhood. From walking through the painful season of divorce to learning how to become the man and leader God called me to be, this episode is a deep dive into healing, leadership, masculinity, and personal transformation. If you're navigating broken relationships, struggling to connect as a dad, or
163: Tom Crandall: The Dangerous Cost of Living Without Conviction
In this episode of the BraveCo Podcast, I open up about one of the most critical foundations a man can build: conviction. In a world where compromise is celebrated and conviction is rare, I walk through my personal journey — the encounters, the battles, the wins, and the ongoing process of becoming a man who stands for something greater.From wrestling with shame and addiction to encountering the t
162: Greg Hendricks: Raising Men, Not Boys: How to Respond to God’s Call in Today’s World
In today’s episode of the Brave Co Podcast, I sit down with my good friend Greg Hendricks to unpack a prophetic call for men: it’s time to stop reacting and start responding. Whether you're a father, mentor, or man looking to reclaim purpose, this conversation will shake you to your core.We talk about creating ecosystems of health, building emotional resilience, showing up in family and faith
161: Kris Vallotton - How to Heal Father Wounds and Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be
Welcome back to the Brave Co Podcast 💪 — this week’s episode is a must-watch for men, fathers, pastors, and leaders who are serious about personal growth and legacy.Jason Vallotton is joined by his father for an unfiltered, high-impact conversation on building capacity as a man — emotionally, spiritually, physically, and relationally. What stops men from thriving? Often, it's not sin... it&ap
160: Pastors, You Don’t Have to Burn Out — There’s a Better Way // Helping Leaders Before They Fall
Register Today for "Lead Strong": 4-Week Pastors CohortClick Here: https://admin389846.wixsite.com/mysiteIn this episode we unpack the deep emotional, spiritual, and mental battles that pastors and male leaders face every day. From a life-altering dream that revealed a divine mandate to help leaders on the brink, to personal stories of pressure, burnout, and breakthrough — we’re calling
159: The Most Asked Questions From Our Listeners - You May Or May Not Like The Answers
Register Today for Lead Strong: 4-Week Pastors CohortIn this week’s episode we dive headfirst into the real questions men are asking: What does it mean to be a man in today’s world? How do I lead my family, heal my wounds, and step into real purpose? I sit down with Cole Zick to answer the most asked questions from our listeners—everything from marriage and identity to mental health and masculinit
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