Brotherhood Forged: A Christian Men’s Podcast on Faith, Fatherhood & Leadership
Joey Koontz, Paul Bengel & Caleb Clapp
83 episodes
8 hours ago
Brotherhood Forged: Built Different – Forged for More
Brotherhood Forged is a Christian men’s podcast where faith, fatherhood, and leadership collide. Hosted by Joey Koontz and Paul Bengel, each episode delivers raw conversations, Biblical truth, and practical steps for men who want to grow in discipline, mindset, marriage, and legacy.
This podcast isn’t about theory — it’s about sharpening men to live with integrity and purpose. Through real stories, challenges, and encouragement, Brotherhood Forged calls men out of isolation and into a brotherhood of faith and accountability.
Expect weekly episodes designed to equip and inspire you to:
• Walk closer with Jesus
• Lead boldly in your family and community
• Build habits of discipline and resilience
• Leave a lasting legacy of faith
Iron sharpens iron. Don’t walk alone.
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Brotherhood Forged: Built Different – Forged for More
Brotherhood Forged is a Christian men’s podcast where faith, fatherhood, and leadership collide. Hosted by Joey Koontz and Paul Bengel, each episode delivers raw conversations, Biblical truth, and practical steps for men who want to grow in discipline, mindset, marriage, and legacy.
This podcast isn’t about theory — it’s about sharpening men to live with integrity and purpose. Through real stories, challenges, and encouragement, Brotherhood Forged calls men out of isolation and into a brotherhood of faith and accountability.
Expect weekly episodes designed to equip and inspire you to:
• Walk closer with Jesus
• Lead boldly in your family and community
• Build habits of discipline and resilience
• Leave a lasting legacy of faith
Iron sharpens iron. Don’t walk alone.
Ep. 79 — Grace Over Grit in Marriage: How Husbands Lead With Honor, Strength, and Christlike Love
Brotherhood Forged: A Christian Men’s Podcast on Faith, Fatherhood & Leadership
41 minutes
3 weeks ago
Ep. 79 — Grace Over Grit in Marriage: How Husbands Lead With Honor, Strength, and Christlike Love
Caleb officially joins Paul and Joey as a full-time co-host, bringing new structure, energy, and clarity to the mission of Brotherhood Forged. In this episode, the guys dive deep into a theme every husband and father needs to master:
Grace Over Grit in Marriage
Rooted in 1 Peter 3:7, this conversation unpacks how men often rely on grit—fixing, pushing, forcing solutions—when what their marriages actually need is grace, compassion, understanding, and Christlike leadership.00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff
00:20 Welcoming Caleb as a Co-Host
00:41 Community and Podcast Reflections
03:49 Improving Communication Skills
07:04 Grace vs. Grit in Relationships
15:50 Grace in Marriage
20:54 The Importance of Communication in Relationships
21:35 Understanding and Responding with Grace
22:37 Knowing Your Audience: The Key to Connection
23:51 Grit vs. Grace: An Analogy
24:33 Biblical Insights on Marriage
25:30 The Role of Grace in Relationships
30:46 Honoring Your Wife: A Deeper Dive into Scripture
38:59 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
39:58 Closing Prayer and Final Remarks
The guys explore:
What “grit” looks like when it becomes harshness, impatience, or emotional withdrawal
Why many husbands default to fixing instead of listening
How grace restores connection and softens the heart
The “Roots and the Rain” analogy and how it applies to marital strength
How 1 Peter 3:7 calls men to honor, protect, and study their wives
Why your relationship with your wife affects your relationship with God
Practical tools to break out of scorekeeping, resentment, and burnout
What it means to become a man led by the Spirit, not ego
This episode is honest, challenging, and packed with practical wisdom for husbands who want to lead their homes with integrity, tenderness, and strength.
Scripture Mentioned
1 Peter 3:7 (ESV)
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This isn’t another chat group or motivational feed. It’s a coaching-driven men’s community for those ready to grow in faith, leadership, discipline, and legacy.
Inside you’ll get:
Weekly faith-centered group coaching
Daily challenges for discipline and identity
A brotherhood that actually shows up
Workouts, accountability tools, and tactical resources
A proven system to build the 2.0 version of you
We don’t just talk about being better men.
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Brotherhood Forged: A Christian Men’s Podcast on Faith, Fatherhood & Leadership
Brotherhood Forged: Built Different – Forged for More
Brotherhood Forged is a Christian men’s podcast where faith, fatherhood, and leadership collide. Hosted by Joey Koontz and Paul Bengel, each episode delivers raw conversations, Biblical truth, and practical steps for men who want to grow in discipline, mindset, marriage, and legacy.
This podcast isn’t about theory — it’s about sharpening men to live with integrity and purpose. Through real stories, challenges, and encouragement, Brotherhood Forged calls men out of isolation and into a brotherhood of faith and accountability.
Expect weekly episodes designed to equip and inspire you to:
• Walk closer with Jesus
• Lead boldly in your family and community
• Build habits of discipline and resilience
• Leave a lasting legacy of faith
Iron sharpens iron. Don’t walk alone.