How do you know that the events recorded in the Bible really happened? Your confidence in the veracity of those events is likely to be strengthened by visiting the land where most of those events occurred: Israel.

Dr. John DeLancey has led nearly 80 trips to Israel and participated in multiple archeological digs that have bolstered his own faith, as well as those he’s led on tours. We discuss the land of the Bible and how seeing it first-hand leads to a much deeper understanding of the stories recorded there.

John served as lead pastor for 26 years in two evangelical churches: Stoneridge Covenant Church in Allison Park, PA and Calvary Covenant Church in Evansville, MN. He has led around 80 tours of Israel, with many of them including stops in both Jordan and Egypt. He has served as an adjunct professor/teacher at the Solid Rock School of Discipleship/College (2016-2019) and the International Theological College & Seminary in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2019). John is the author of two books: Devotional Treasures from the Holy Land and Connecting the Dots: Between the Bible and the Land of Israel. Visit his tour website and YouTube Channel.

Even if you recently saw the film Sound of Freedom, this interview with Alan Smyth, executive director of Saving Innocence, will educate you on the issue of sex trafficking. It also will make the issue much more personal.

Our discussion focuses on Alan’s book, MEN! Fight for me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking.” Learn how prevalent the trafficking of minors is in the U.S., what we as men contribute without knowing, and how we are uniquely called by God to influence the outcome of this battle.

With over 30 years of nonprofit management and experience, Alan Smyth currently serves as the Executive Director at Saving Innocence, a human trafficking organization committed to serving, empowering, and advocating for victims of human trafficking. Learn more about his book at FightForMe.net or by following @fightformebook. Email Alan at info@savinginnocence.org.

From this point forward, the Empowered Manhood podcast will be the Throwing Mountains podcast.

Mike and Chris explain why — after much deliberation, prayer, and discussion — they have changed the name. You’ll still get the same transparent interviews and inspiring “fence post” stories of men who’ve been used by God. The new emphasis on leadership is intended to encourage more men to step into the gap, assume their leadership roles, and live self-sacrificially for the sake of God’s redemptive purposes.

We’re excited to be joining the BiblicalLeadership.com Podcast Network, which will extend our reach and has helped clarify our mission moving forward.

Join us on the journey as we discover God’s call on our lives, as men, to “throw mountains” (Mark 11:23)!

Stories — from books, movies, plays — engaged Bob Wheatley’s heart. His love for stories was fueled by his longing for God. The story he wanted to live was the deepest desire of his heart, and yours: The hero vanquishes the villain and saves the love interest. Paradise is restored. The righteous flourish, and the wicked perish.

This is the story of the Bible. In writing his book, Our Heart’s Desire: How Our Stories Reveal the Thing We Want Most, Bob had the goal of helping you fall in love with God and experience the love, joy, and passion you seek — all through discovering the universal story that is your story.

In part 2 of our interview with Bob, we dive deeper into this premise.

Bob is former professional baseball player, author, and podcast host.

Are you searching for something that feels out of reach or longing for something you can’t seem to find? All of us have the same desires for love, joy, peace, and abundance. When those desires go unmet, as they often do, we feel alone.

What we desire most is to experience love from God. He promises that love to us — directly, in the Bible, and through stories. It turns out that the stories to which we are drawn the most are invitations from God . . . whispers from our Father, who keeps His promises.

Today, we discuss this with Bob Wheatley , the author of the book Our Heart’s Desire: How Our Stories Reveal the Thing We Want Most.

Bob is former professional baseball player, author, and podcast host.

The world is changing and as men we are often caught between traditional values and the pressure to conform to a society that de-emphasizes masculinity, fatherhood, and brotherhood. This is why being a member of the brotherhood of fatherhood is so important to bringing clarity to God’s purposes.

It has been the mission of our guest, Scott Rammage, to create a framework where men can be intentional, are held accountable, and can create a strong bond that allows them to be openly accessible to one another and their families. ​

Through his podcast, coaching services, and events, Scott aims to instill greatness and leadership in men’s homes, careers and communities. Connect with Scott through his website. Also, catch this episode of Scott’s podcast, which features Mike Hatch as the guest.

The world is changing and as men we are often caught between traditional values and the pressure to conform to a society that de-emphasizes masculinity, fatherhood, and brotherhood. This is why being a member of the brotherhood of fatherhood is so important to bringing clarity to God’s purposes.

It has been the mission of our guest, Scott Rammage, to create a framework where men can be intentional, are held accountable, and can create a strong bond that allows them to be openly accessible to one another and their families. ​

Through his podcast, coaching services, and events, Scott aims to instill greatness and leadership in men’s homes, careers and communities. Connect with Scott through his website. Also, catch this episode of Scott’s podcast, which features Mike Hatch as the guest.

What’s the difference between a Christian man and a man of God? In our marriages, family, and work, many of us men take the path of least resistance, become complacent, and settle for being “Christian men.” Jarrett Samuels shares his fencepost story about how God called him to more. He describes his journey that led him to brush the Cheetos dust away, get off the couch, and make a difference for the kingdom of God.

Jarrett Samuels is a husband, father of 3, Pastor, mentor and creator of The Pursuit of Manliness community and podcast. His passion is to equip and challenge men to raise the standard of what it means to be a man of God.

What’s the difference between a Christian man and a man of God? In our marriages, family, and work, many of us men take the path of least resistance, become complacent, and settle for being “Christian men.” Jarrett Samuels shares his fencepost story about how God called him to more. He describes his journey that led him to brush the Cheetos dust away, get off the couch, and make a difference for the kingdom of God.

Jarrett Samuels is a husband, father of 3, Pastor, mentor and creator of The Pursuit of Manliness community and podcast. His passion is to equip and challenge men to raise the standard of what it means to be a man of God.

If you’re struggling to find motivation to answer God’s call on your life, you are in for some encouragement from Kent Chevalier, Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his passionate communication style, Kent shares the inspiring story of how God called him and his wife to be missionaries. Kent also reveals amazing biblical insight into where men find the strength to “do it afraid.”

After serving for 22 years as a pastor in the local church, Kent stepped out in 2019 to become the Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers through the ministry of Athletes in Action. He is a Pittsburgh native and a graduate of Geneva College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He values most being a husband to Erica and a dad to their three daughters. Here are his website, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.