Not all in the church are ”preachers,” but elders who lead in some aspects of pastoral teaching provide the Pastor with more availability to shepherd the whole congregation. Early in his role as a pastor, Carl Peyton was a ”bi-vocational pastor.” He needed help leading his congregation! In this podcast, Carl shares his experience of finding men who are called to lead in a non-traditional role. Mentioned in this podcast: Transformation Church RVA https://transformationrva.com BetterMan https://betterman.com The Manger Build Experience https://noblewarriors.org/mangers/ Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/IsuRSFBzGRE Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click below to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

How do churches welcome every guy, from every background in every situation? Marriage, never married, divorced... many churches have not adapted their young adult and/or singles ministries to meet the evolving statistics of marital status. Mentioned in this podcast: Table for One Ministries https://tfoministries.org/ Lifeway Research articles: The Preaching Style That Reaches Young Adults https://research.lifeway.com/2025/09/25/the-preaching-style-that-reaches-young-adults/ How Do You Deal With Cohabiting Young Adults in Your Ministry? https://research.lifeway.com/2025/06/23/how-do-you-deal-with-cohabiting-young-adults-in-your-ministry/ The Manger Build Experience https://noblewarriors.org/mangers/ Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/YRi-gAMRjEw Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click below to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

While sharing his personal testimony, Bill Fulkerson reminds us of the importance of being on mission wherever we are in our career. Mentioned in this podcast: First Baptist Church • Park Street https://fbcparkstreet.com BetterMan https://betterman.com Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/S9XpN7QReYY Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click below to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

This podcast comes from a Crawford’s timely and powerful message that he preached at an Iron Sharpens Iron conference in 2007. Mentioned in this podcast: * Courage rests upon a clear assignment from God. * Courage rests upon the assurance of God’s presence. * Courage rests upon focused determination. * Courage is resourced and driven by the word of God. Crawford Loritts https://beyondourgeneration.com/about-crawford-loritts/ Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@noblewarriorsva Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click below to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

So many young men have been changed by great coaching. The impact from great coaches goes even deeper when their influence is Christ-centered. Steve Chromy shares how God led him to have a heart for reaching men with the love of Jesus. Mentioned in this podcast: Mount Hermon Baptist Church - Danville, VA https://www.mhbchurch.com The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman https://a.co/d/aDXND4t Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/2yDN6nD_0gY Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

After talking about Josh’s role as a new father, Mike and Josh discuss David Murrow’s book, Why Men Hate Going to Church. Christianity is the only world religion with a chronic shortage of men. David Murrow identifies the barriers to male participation and explains why it’s so hard to motivate men who are already in the church. Mentioned in this podcast: Olive Baptist Church - Pensacola, FL https://olivebaptist.org/ 3 Values for the Olive Baptist Church men’s ministry * Build Your Home * Make Disciples * Reach a City Why Men Hate Going to Church (By David Murrow) https://a.co/d/exUSnID Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/lUx_SicG_Yg Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click below to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

What is it like to grow up in the Noble Warriors family? In this podcast Tim, Ben, Zach and Hannah reflect on the past 20 years and how their parents, and the ministry, have influenced their upbringing. You’re Invited to the Noble Warriors 20th Anniversary! https://noblewarriors.org/20th-anniversary/ Watch on the Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/yF5gg0vvIbM Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click below to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

Join Mike and Stacy in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Noble Warriors! In this podcast, they answer many questions that describe the history of Noble Warriors, the impact it has made on discipling men as well as how it became a ministry that the whole family participated in. Mentioned in this podcast: You’re Invited to the Noble Warriors 20th Anniversary! https://noblewarriors.org/20th-anniversary/ In the Beginning - Noble Warriors | Episode 1 https://noblewarriors.podbean.com/e/episode1-in-the-beginning-noble-warriors/ Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/vid5VHPMFKQ Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

Events of having rites of passage for boys entering manhood used to be a common sense part of societies for thousands of years. It unfortunately has been sorely missing from Western culture and we have witnessed the impact it has had. Coach Dan Smith started Voyage Rites in 2024 to spark a movement of rites of passage, equipping fathers and mentors with faith-based tools to guide boys into biblical manhood. Mentioned in this podcast: Voyage Rites https://voyagerites.com/ Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul (by John Eldredge) https://a.co/d/fw9Jnof Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father’s Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood (by Robert Lewis) https://rmdk.com/product/rmdk-book/ Milestone to Manhood: A Christian Rite of Passage to Help Your 13 Year Old Son Make the Leap from Boyhood to Manhood (by Steven Arms) https://a.co/d/iRIinG3 The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character (by Jon Tyson) https://a.co/d/7ZUQ7iw Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/CEI0zuReUsw Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click below to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

Just because the summer church attendance can be sporadic does not mean men’s ministry needs to take a break! Josh Dickens is the Minister of Next Steps at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. Mike and Josh continue to evaluate the book, Pastoring Men and the importance of getting the lead pastor on board with supporting the men’s ministry in the church. Mentioned in this podcast: Olive Baptist Church - Pensacola, FL https://olivebaptist.org/ Pastoring Men: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why Men’s Discipleship Matters Now More Than Ever (by Patrick Morley) https://a.co/d/3qU0h3X The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character (by Jon Tyson) https://a.co/d/7ZUQ7iw The 5 Masculine Instincts: A Guide to Becoming a Better Man (by Chase Replogle) https://a.co/d/2vjIzV6 Why Men Hate Going to Church (by David Murrow) https://a.co/d/bCLQAeZ Why Men? (feat. Patrick Morley) | Episode 43 https://noblewarriors.org/podcast/why-men-feat-patrick-morley/ Voices in Your Head (feat. Patrick Morley) | Episode 56 https://noblewarriors.org/podcast/voices-in-your-head-feat-patrick-morley/ Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/mQu0slkjEzI Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click on the link below to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

Mike and Reverend Sellman talk about what it looks like to plant a church by investing in men. Mentioned in this podcast: My Redeemer Lives Baptist Church https://www.mrlbaptistchurch.com/ SBCVirginia https://www.sbcv.org/ Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/BpCKRQMqAQA Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

Although holding a ”Big Men’s Event” can be important for any men’s ministry, that should only be the beginning! There are so many activities and strategies for discipleship throughout the year. Josh Dickens is the Minister of Next Steps at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. Mike and Josh discuss the foundations of the men’s ministry at Olive and how the team at Olive can reach every man in their church. Mentioned in this podcast: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary https://www.sebts.edu/ Olive Baptist Church - Pensacola, FL https://olivebaptist.org/ Pastoring Men: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why Men’s Discipleship Matters Now More Than Ever (by Patrick Morley) https://a.co/d/3qU0h3X The Freedom Fight: The New Drug and the Truths That Set Us Free (by Ted Shimer) https://thefreedomfight.org/book/ The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes (by Nancy R. Pearcey) https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-War-Masculinity-Christianity-Reconciles/dp/0801075734 The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character (by Jon Tyson) https://a.co/d/7ZUQ7iw Fighting Shadows: Overcoming 7 Lies That Keep Men From Becoming Fully Alive (by Jon Tyson) https://a.co/d/07CDJmf THE TRUE MEASURE OF A MAN (by Richard E. Simmons III) https://richardesimmons3.com/product/true-measure-man/ The Titus Ten: Foundations for Godly Manhood (by J. Josh Smith) https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/the-titus-ten-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005847235 Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/CJyHhBIj46E Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

Growing up without a good fatherly influence, Kyle Reno witnessed how Jesus changed the life of his high school coach. This eventually led to Kyle being discipled, not just by his coach, but by his ”spiritual father.” Today, Kyle is senior pastor for Crossgates Church in Brandon, Mississippi. Mentioned in this podcast: 2025 Noble Warriors Men’s Conference – Yorktown April 5, 2025 https://noblewarriors.org/event/yktn BetterMan https://betterman.com Crossgates Church https://crossgates.org Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/s23ERN2a0Xs Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

Does your tattoo have a story? Al Dayhoff has a unique approach to listening and ministering to people. Mentioned in this podcast: Evangelize Today Ministries www.evangelizetoday.com Tattoos Telling the Secrets of the Soul www.evangelizetoday.com/books Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/a5V6kdbsr48 Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

As a husband, father, and mentor, Steve Fitzhugh guides men towards achieving success and finding God’s plan for their lives. Steve’s stories of his experiences in the National Football League serve as a powerful tool to motivate and inspire others. Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Men’s Conference March 15, 2025 https://noblewarriors.org/event/cho PowerMoves https://www.powermoves.org https://SteveFitzhugh.com Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/HeivPgbQsSE Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

Dave Wilson and his wife Ann are hosts of FamilyLife Today, FamilyLife’s nationally-syndicated radio program. Dave has been a pastor, author, Hall of Fame college quarterback, and nationally-touring speaker. He wears a lot of hats, but it’s his singular passion for enriching lives through spreading the Word and wisdom of God. Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Men’s Conference March 15, 2025 https://noblewarriors.org/event/cho FamilyLife Today https://www.familylife.com/familylife-today Vertical Marriage: The One Secret That Will Change Your Marriage https://shop.familylife.com/product/vertical-marriage-the-one-secret-that-will-change-your-marriage-2 Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/mBQ28ZEB8WA Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

Nate Larkin is the founder of the Samson Society which works in the community of Christian men to help them recover from their addictions. Nate is also a published author of several books including a book entitled: Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood. Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Men’s Conference February 22, 2025 https://noblewarriors.org/event/fbg/ The Samson Society https://samsonsociety.com Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood https://www.amazon.com/dp/0849914590?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_Y2B3W1VQ85FJTBARAR6Z Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/jt6upf2afFE Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

Ken Bevel is a former American Marine Corps officer, pastor and actor who co-starred in the 2008 film Fireproof and the 2011 film Courageous. He serves as the Connections & Local Missions Pastor at Sherwood Baptist Church. Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Men’s Conference February 22, 2025 https://noblewarriors.org/event/fbg/ Sherwood Baptist Church https://sherwoodbaptist.net Kendrick Brothers Productions https://kendrickbrothers.com/films/ Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/NhzQMam-ZHU Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click below to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

Chris Harper is also known as a Chief Story Teller! He and Mike talk about what multi-generational discipleship means in a ”pre-Christian culture.” Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Leader’s Conference January 14, 2025 https://noblewarriors.org/event/leaders/ BetterMan https://betterman.com/ The Toxic War on Masculinity https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-War-Masculinity-Christianity-Reconciles/dp/0801075734 The Toxic War on Masculinity podcasts: https://noblewarriors.podbean.com/e/the-toxic-war-on-masculinity-part-1-feat-nancy-pearcey-episode-104/ https://noblewarriors.podbean.com/e/the-toxic-war-on-masculinity-part-2-feat-nancy-pearcey-episode-105/ Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/tumpZWVa7Ac Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate

After retirement Mike Rakes felt the Holy Spirit leading him to be more involved in leadership in the Parkway Baptist Church Men’s Ministry. God has produced much fruit through Mike’s obedience! This is the fifth podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA. Mentioned in this podcast: Parkway Baptist Church https://www.parkwayfamily.org Pouring Into Others (feat. Calum Jacobs) | Episode 134 https://noblewarriors.podbean.com/e/pouring-into-others-feat-calum-jacobs-episode-134/ Radiating Peace (feat. Rachel Jacobs) | Episode 135 https://noblewarriors.podbean.com/e/radiating-peace-feat-rachel-jacobs-episode-135/ Transparency Sparks a Fire (feat. Nolan Morris) | Episode 136 https://noblewarriors.podbean.com/e/transparency-sparks-a-fire-feat-nolan-morris-episode-136/ Mike Rakes mikerakes315@gmail.com Noble Warriors YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/QKrBWteOfH8 https://www.youtube.com/@noblewarriorsva Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate: https://noblewarriors.org/donate