The Crucible Project Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Podcast for The Crucible Project, a 501c3 nonprofit ministry whose mission is Igniting Christ-like change in men and women through experiences of radical honesty and grace.

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Jay Mountjoy sits down with Eric Himes—founder of Inspired Culture, seasoned corporate leader, and longtime Crucible brother—to unpack Eric’s journey of emotional healing, faith, and authentic servant leadership. Eric shares how his Crucible weekend sparked deep personal transformation and reshaped the way he leads, ultimately inspiring his framework for building healthy, authentic, and mission-driven organizational culture. This conversation offers a powerful look at leadership, personal growth, and the kind of community engagement that forms leaders from the inside out.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

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In this Real Christian Manhood series episode, Roy Wooten and Byron Myers dive into what real integrity looks like for Christian men—beyond honesty or morality. They unpack how keeping clear agreements, aligning thoughts, emotions, and actions, and living authentically in every area of life builds true integrity and trust. The conversation challenges men to own their choices, live congruently, and take the next step toward wholeness through Crucible retreats, coaching, or brotherhood.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

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Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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This episode features a message from Pastor Jim Burgen, Pastor at Flatirons Church in Colorado, unpacking the themes, emotion, and truth beneath the words. Explore how the dialogue exposes identity, tension, and transformation—revealing what’s often hidden beneath performance and image. Through honest reflection and real conversation, this episode challenges listeners to move beyond comfort, confront what’s real, and step into deeper authenticity—the very heart of the Crucible journey.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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In this episode of Real Christian Manhood, Roy Wooten and Byron Myers tackle the growing issue of burnout in Christian leadership, calling men to move from ownership to stewardship and from productivity to presence. They remind leaders that their value isn’t in what they do but in who they are in Christ. With honesty and practical wisdom, they explore how saying yes to too many good things drains the soul, how community restores emotional health, and how shifting focus from control to God’s ownership brings peace. This conversation offers a fresh, freeing perspective on sustainable, Christ-centered leadership.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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Host Andy Spell interviews Jonathan Moynihan, lead pastor of Mosaic Christian Church, about his journey of self-discovery and transformation. Jonathan opens up about confronting the power of anger, breaking free from performance-driven ministry, and learning to embrace emotional health as a foundation for authentic church leadership. He shares how his Crucible weekend reshaped his masculinity, deepened his hidden life with Christ, and gave him tools for grace and healing. Their conversation highlights the importance of vulnerability in ministry, the role of men’s work in shaping families and communities, and how the Crucible Project continues to impact leaders around the world. This episode is a powerful invitation for pastors, men in ministry, and anyone hungry for authenticity to explore deeper growth through Crucible retreats and coaching.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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Host Jay Mountjoy sits down with Kellen Cowan, leader of Band of Brothers in Oklahoma, to explore what truly transforms men. Kellen shares how the Crucible Project helped him continue his own journey of personal growth and emotional healing, and why men can’t afford to settle for surface-level connection. Together they unpack the hunger men carry for authentic brotherhood, the freedom that comes with emotional clarity, and the powerful breakthroughs that happen when men step into real community with one another.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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In this moving episode, Garrett Buchanen shares how the end of his marriage, an unexpected ADHD diagnosis, and the Crucible journey exposed the truth that he was “living a life of quiet desperation, not singing his song.” He describes how embracing vulnerability, facing fear, and stepping into authentic community has helped him discover his purpose, passion, and power.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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Host Joy Dunning sits down with longtime Crucible leader Bill Snyder to explore how “eldership” can transform the second half of life—from retirement angst and identity shifts to intentional service, letting go, and deeper compassion. Bill shares his journey from early Crucible weekends to mentoring and launching an Elder Retreat, offering practical wisdom on soul work, holding tension without binary thinking, and blessing the generations behind us. It’s a hopeful, candid guide for boomers, millennials, and anyone curious about finishing—and living—well.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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Host Andy Spell talks with Drew Boa, author of Outgrow Porn and founder of Husband Material. Drew shares his personal journey of addiction recovery and unpacks the ways purity culture, toxic shame, and unprocessed pain fuel compulsive behaviors. Together, they explore the power of vulnerability, the role of community support, and how understanding neuro pathways and sexual fantasies can open the door to real healing. Gain fresh hope and practical tools for breaking free from pornography—learning to view relapse as feedback, embrace connection, and celebrate every step toward freedom.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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Tony Bradburn sits down with host Andy Spell to share his Crucible story and the impact it had on his identity. From attending his initial Crucible retreat and then staffing other weekends, Tony found a way to bring together all of his identities - "as a black man, as a believer, as someone who was adopted, that was a powerful experience for me. All of these parts of myself deserve to be integrated and deserve to be seen and if not, they become warring parts of me. I can love my whiteness and my blackness, and my Latinidad...for me, I am all of these cultures and I don't want them warring inside me, it really is about appreciation and love of all these parts of me that help make me whole."

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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Radio personality Robb Paolasso sits down with host Jay Mountjoy to discuss his Crucible journey, transformation, and living life on mission. Robb shares how attending a second-level weekend with Crucible, Mission and Purpose, sparked a renewed passion for radio and how he intentionally uses his platform to speak life now. He also discusses co-parenting, loss, making amends with adult children, and what it looks like to live life with integrity, grace, and courage.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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Mark Dunning, community leader in Green Bay, WI, shares his Crucible journey with host Andy Spell. After searching to find his self-worth through validation from others, Mark's retreat helped him discover where his true worth comes from. He shares the power of community, authenticity, and the impact one weekend can have in a man's life.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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Host Tim Rush sits down with Dr. James Henderson, missionary and co-Founder and Director of Ashrei, a center for Spiritual Formation in Mexico City to discuss cross-cultural leadership, priorities, and balance. "Jesus has this extraordinary balance of God pouring into Him and then Jesus is able to pour Himself out to others and respond to whatever is the need right in front of Him with just the right energy and tone and strength. To learn to be balanced like Jesus - can you imagine the freedom, joy, and strength in that?"

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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After going through a period of harsh loss, Crucible Men’s Ministry Assistant Dan Ripple shares how Crucible "saved my life. It made all the difference in the world." Following his initial weekend, he participated in Crucible's two-year program and has found life and community volunteer staffing retreats and bringing soul work to other men. "We all have gifts and talents but to be able to carry those to men, to be in service to men, to support what God has intended for us and supporting men in their mission of soul work has just be a real blessing to me."

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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James Henderson, co-Founder and Director of Ashrei, a center for Spiritual Formation in Mexico City, shares his Crucible testimony with host Andy Spell. When asked what brought him to his Crucible retreat, James shares, "I didn’t like the man that I saw in the mirror. I was doing mission work and I felt like I was called to serve in the world that God loves and to do it cross-culturally, and so I had big dreams and a vision for loving and serving the world but I don’t think I had the character to support that kind of dream. My character needed to catch up to the life I wanted to live in God’s world."

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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Leadership Series: Roy Wooten, Executive Director of The Crucible Project, sits down with host Tim Rush to discuss his leadership journey. Hear more about Roy's early days in leadership as a teenager and what he has learned along the way about what true leadership is and how leaders go first both in work and vulnerability to pave the way for others.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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Dr. Dan Bouchelle, President and CEO of Mission Resource Network, shares with host Joy Dunning about his Crucible experience and the impact it had on him as a leader of other leaders. MRN is a leadership development and training organization that partners with churches and global workers to ensure sustained and impactful mission work globally. Dr. Bouchelle shares how MRN’s partnership with Crucible has been instrumental in this mission, offering global leaders a rare opportunity for self-awareness and personal transformation. Personally, Dan states, “Crucible helped me discover internal obstacles in my life that I needed a breakthrough on. It revealed to me the degree to which I operated out of a sense of pride and control, and I began to see ways I was not functioning well and how that was coming from my fears and insecurities. It helped me get unstuck and prepared me to make some big changes within myself and within the organization.”

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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Dan Holzer and Fred Macaluso, the visionary founders of Project 5130, sit down with host Joy Dunning to share their story and mission. Based on their transformative experiences with Crucible, Dan and Fred created Project 5130 to mentor and disciple high school teens. Through candid stories and heartfelt reflections, they share how their program fosters authentic relationships, accountability, and Christ-centered growth.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Host Andy Spell interviews Brian Smith from the Crucible Connecticut men's community. Brian shares how Crucible helped him unearth some of the messages in his life that kept him stuck and starting to move forward. He also shares how Crucible has positively impacted his marriage and parenting as a blended family with unique challenges. Brian states, "I can walk my talk. I can be honest with my emotions. Integrity has set me free, and it has given me power."

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

  • Radical honesty and grace
  • Spiritual growth
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Personal development
  • Life transformation
  • Christian men's ministry
  • Christian women's ministry
  • Faith-based retreat

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

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Jess Donovan, Crucible leader and Family Program Manager at her church in CT, shares her observations on the multigenerational impact of Crucible, the intersection of Crucible and the local church, and how each generation can contribute to each other.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Chris Rice, community leader from the Chicagoland area, shares with host Joy Dunning about the impact of his Crucible retreat on his parenting, marriage, and anger. Through honesty with God and himself, Chris found a new path forward where he knew he was God's beloved son, even in the midst of pain and difficulty. He shares, "To be able to tell God how I really felt - even though I knew in my head that He knew, I wasn't hiding anything from Him - there was something different about a Crucible weekend experientially where I was able to get that stuff out, and it worked for me."

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Pastor and Crucible Leader John Casey is interviewed by Leadership Series host Tim Rush about his leadership journey. He shared how his leadership really began by being a good student, doing what was needed. He stated, “One has to learn to lead yourself before being able to lead others.” He values highly doing things well which has propelled his leadership. In his fifties he learned that he also needed to accept his imperfections because it is his mistakes which has endeared himself to others. He enjoys discovery of learning and then sharing what he discovers with others. John shares how his view of God from a demanding father to a loving father has greatly impacted his leadership. He challenges leaders to do the hard things, even when they hate them. Doing the hard things is the only place he has ever experienced growth.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Terry Gjeldum shares with podcast host James Damey how he believed that he was "stupid" most of his life. His greatest fear was that someone would find out he was stupid and he lived with a lack of assertiveness in fear. During his Crucible retreat, he experienced an exercise where he learned that God does not think he is stupid. His parenting was impacted for the better and his relationships with his wife and children greatly improved. He shares how he moved from an authoritarian parent to an honest and authentic parent. His son said that Crucible impacted him to be more like Jesus when he said, “You have become softer, more approachable father.”

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Terrance Foster, church and Crucible leader, shares how he became the leader he has always wanted in his life as he is interviewed by leadership series podcast host Tim Rush. Terrance describes listening as the most important skill he has developed in his leadership and the importance of listening as he leads his community, family, church and Crucible. He also shares the impact of Crucible programs in his leadership development and how many people quickly feel ease to share deep concerns they are going through in their lives with him.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Kenton Larson and Joe Troupe are interviewed by host Joy Dunning about the remarkable relationship between two children's father and step-father. When Kenton, the step-father, experienced a Crucible retreat, it impacted his parenting of his step children and his relationship with his wife. He and his wife encouraged Joe, the father, to attend a Crucible retreat, which he did during a dark time in his life. All four parents are now in sync with each other, communicating bout any issues with common language and doing their best for their children. Their rare relationship has them volunteering together on Crucible retreats and setting an example of how God uses Crucible for other blended families.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Jason Wilson, author of Cry Like a Man and Battle Cry, and founder of The Cave of Adullam is interviewed by podcast host Andy Spell. In this part 2, they discuss how grief transforms us and the power of men experiencing tears, tenderness, and sadness. Jason shares the meaning of "emotional incarceration" and how to experience mental and emotional liberation from it.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Jason Wilson, author of Cry Like a Man and Battle Cry, and founder of The Cave of Adullam is interviewed by podcast host Andy Spell. They discuss Jason's viral video with over 3.2 million views worldwide titled Overcoming Barriers. Jason shares that men’s ability to be like Christ is limited by us focusing on the world’s definition of masculinity. Jesus wasn’t all lion and no lamb. He fully felt his emotions and was safe and nurturing. Jason challenges men to experience then face their fears, fully feel sadness and let the tears release the stress, and recognize that anger is a surface emotion that should be checked out to see what is underneath.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Warning: Podcast host James Damey interviews Sexual Addiction Recovery Coach Scott Cone about the impact of men’s formative years on unwanted sexual behaviors. Scott shares his testimonial and Crucible’s impact on his recovery as a healing community of healthy men where shame is defeated. He states, “Sobriety is not the opposite of addiction. Connection is.” He reports that all sexual acting out and fantasy has its origins in some harm in the formative years. He reports that 1 in 3 men were sexually abused as minors and why most men do not report their abuse. He shares his experience of the neuro-biologically healing experiences of Crucible retreats.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Deb Gustafson shares with podcast host Joy Dunning about her journey through sexual and spiritual abuse that has driven her mission to create a world where every survivor is believed and supported for as long as it takes. Deb reports on Crucible’s impact to her healing journey and the power of soul work in recovery. She reports her desire for every pastor or church leader who notices abuse temptation to go through the Crucible Project retreat to prevent sexual and spiritual abuse. She also encourages survivors to courageously speak the truth and begin their healing journey through a trauma-informed therapist, Crucible group or retreat experience, or to the national abuse hotline 866-656-4673. She shares her efforts through Godly Responses to Abuse in Christian Environments and Crucible to prevent abuse and develop trauma-informed responses to survivors of abuse.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Valerie Rausseo, LCPC, shares with host Joy Dunning about the power of shame and how it has impacted both her private counseling practice clients and her own life. After losing her mother to cancer at 17 and being abandoned by her dad, shame became utterly debilitating as she tried to find her place in the world. Through sharing, risking vulnerability, and the support of a community of others, Valerie found healing and shares how she walks her clients through their journeys with shame, too.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Australian Shea Adams is interviewed by podcast host Martin Brooker about the impact of Crucible retreat on his lifelong challenge with anxiety. Shea shares how a bullying incident as a boy drove him to high anxiety around large groups of people. Such incidents caused him to be physically sick. Not trusting these emotions from an early age, Shea’s inner-world was full of judgements of others and himself. He always wondered if he was good enough and has now found a community where he welcomes honesty and receives grace. Shea reports how his continued soul work is improving his internal world and how it has improved his relationships with God and others.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
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Podcast host James Damey interviews Peter and Dawn Aldrich about the impact of their individual Crucible Retreats on their relationship. They moved from unfair arguments resulting in hurt feelings over their thirty-nine years of marriage to being able to speak cleanly to each other. As each continue their own personal work in separate groups, they report discovering how their individual wounds are contributing to their individual perspectives so that they blame the other much less and own their own wounds. The impact of being able to recognize emotions during a conversation and own it has changed the outcomes of their repetitive arguments. They also share their experience of launching a Men’s Crucible Community and then a Women’s Crucible Community in Connecticut and what God’s doing through the community in Connecticut.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Kenny Cox, business leader and Crucible board member, shares the impact of Crucible in his healing journey. He shares how transformational experiences like Crucible have helped him transform, instead of transfer, his anger. Along his journey, he was introduced to the National Christian Foundation and the concept of donor advised funds and the history of great movements in the Kingdom of God. He learned that behind every great movement gospel patrons funded the Kingdom Work. He shares his gospel patronage and the mission he lives: “Through my brokenness and my ability to incarnate with others, I encourage healing, meaning, purpose and legacy.” He is advancing the gospel by funding transformation of the hearts and souls. He shares how giving his time, talents and treasures through Crucible is transforming the world.

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Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Leadership Series Host Tim Rush interviews Crucible Women’s Ministry Leader, Lisa Modrzejewski, on leadership. Lisa frankly discusses her early leadership years and the development of her leadership through the challenges in her inner world. She shares her painful story and the journey of healing which unleashed her leadership.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Nate Larkin, author of Samson and the Pirate Monks, Founder of the Samson Society, and host of the Pirate Monk Podcast is interviewed by host Andy Spell. Nate courageously shares about the struggle with pornography that led to sexual acting out that ended his church work as a minister. He openly discusses the situations in his life that led him slowly down the path toward sexual addiction and his recovery in a community of grace.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Chicagoland Regional Leader and retired IT professional is interviewed by host James Damey honestly sharing his personal journey of growth. Bill shares his moral failing as a minister and the impact to his marriage and soul. The secrecy required by the church caused shame to grow so that he substituted iron man competitions for connecting with his wife. Friends at church recommended he attend a Crucible weekend which began a journey of self-awareness that has resulted in his blaming his wife turning toward full responsibility for his part in his marriage transforming his relationship with his wife toward a honest and healthy marriage.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Crucible Men’s Ministry Leader and Coach Byron Myers is interviewed by Leadership Series host Tim Rush about his transitioning from mimicking other leaders to modelling his true leadership gifts. He references David rejecting Saul’s armor before fighting Goliath and shares that he tried to wear other’s armor before growing into his ability to lead authenticly. Byron shares how the experience of his father walking out as a ten year old influenced his leadership and the impact of Crucible on his leadership journey.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Terrance Foster, Chicago Regional and Retreat Leader, shares the impact of Crucible on his personal journey with anger issues with podcast host Jay Mountjoy. Terrance shares how being a secret child of his father’s grew anger within him that would pop out sideways on his wife and children. He wrestled with God around the issue and came home different. He shares the beginning of an effort specific to men in the city that has recently celebrated ten years. Terrance challenges alumni to continue their journey in soul work.

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Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Athol Prior, seventy-five year old Australian Crucible Elder and Leader, joyfully shares about his journey into eldering with podcast host Martin Brooker. His welcoming of diminishing energy and movement has given him peace as he leaves behind striving for achievement and moves toward serving and giving his wisdom to others. Athol shares the benefits of holding space and not offering unsolicited advice. He gives a glimpse into the early years of Crucible on the Australian continent.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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In this second part, Jay Mountjoy encourages Derek Gordon to share his journey since this weekend. Working through the Brotherhood he found, God continues to show him that he is His chosen son. The radical honesty found in Crucible creates an opportunity to experience and receive radical grace that is difficult to find anywhere else. Derek challenges men to step into their authentic masculinity by coming out behind their shields. By taking the risk, they have the best chance of feeling and living with the grace that they need to heal.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Leadership series podcast host Tim Rush interviews Church and Crucible leader Brandon Brunson on leadership. Brandon shares how his first taste of leadership was coaching high school basketball. He shares his journey of leadership on a team of Elders that led a church from messy conflict to a healthy and growing church community. His big leadership win was discovering that the complaint about the carpet or worship songs is usually about some deeper need. Understanding that leadership is frequently disappointing people at a pace they can absorb.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Host Jay Mountjoy interviews Colorado Crucible Leader Derek Gordon about how he discovered what was driving him at the Crucible Project. He began a journey of healing from his adoption by an abusive family where he picked up a lie about himself and God. He experienced that the more truthful you are to a safe group of men, the more you feel God’s and their grace. He left knowing that God is loving and that he is God’s chosen and loved son. This shift improved his relations with family and coworkers. The brotherhood that he found has helped him continue to integrate this truth into all of his life.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Host Martin Brooker interviews business leader and Convene chair Jeff Madsen about the role Crucible Project principles played in moving him from a focus on success to a focus on significance. His energy to always perform was affecting his relationship with his wife and others. His weekend shifted him from trying to gain approval and applause of others to an audience of one: God. He shares about how Crucible principles influences his leading of entrepreneurs and business owners at Convene.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Retired Royal Australian Navy Commander Martin Brooker interviews Gys Seegers, Australian Defense Force Chaplain and longtime pastor about the impact of Crucible for active service members and veterans. Gys shares about how Crucible has impacted his Chaplaincy and the church he pastored. Both share about the impact of Cruciible weekend for veterans suffering from PTSD.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Longtime nonprofit ministry leader and Crucible Executive Director Roy Wooten is interviewed by Leadership Series Host Tim Rush about his leadership journey brought him through a Crucible weekend which strengthened his leadership authenticity. Roy challenges leaders to go have the courageous conversations they are resistant to have.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Host Andy Spell interviews Chris Cleghorn, Crucible Leader and retired Crucible Executive Director, about Crucible’s impact to his grief journey. Chris discovered his father dead when he was thirteen years old and openly discusses his relationship with sadness. His lifetime career as a fund raising professional had his heart full of discontent which led to the most transformational weekend of his life. He also shares how Crucible impacts the grief of others he’s coached and supported over the years.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Host James Damey interviews author of “Listening Helping Learning”, and longtime organizational development consultant, executive advisor, and principal at Design Group International, Mark Vincent, PhD, who shares about the impact of his Crucible experience for himself and his clients. Mark’s journey through his wife’s cancer journey and passing resulted in PTSD. He shares how he moved away from “Do more” in the supportive Crucible weekend experience.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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James Damey interviews veteran soul work leader Jamie Whyte about what soul work is and why it is so important. Jamie shares his personal testimony and about his key role in taking Crucible to serve Rwandan men in Africa. Jamie also shares that God has him facilitating people who want to finish life well by walking alongside their transition from full time to retirement.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Leadership Series: Host Tim Rush interviews Pastor and Crucible Leader John Owen who shares about his wake up call that led him to leading with integrity. John shares that every leader should continue to work on themselves as they lead others and that vulnerability – not knowing everything – is the key to authentic leadership.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Martin Brooker interviews Australian Defense Force Chaplain and Pastor Gys Seegers and his son, Jaime Seegers, about the impact of Crucible in each of their lives. They share Crucible’s role in deepening their relationship and improving the health of their family. Gys also shares how Crucible helped him be “found” instead of isolated in the pastorate. Jaime shares how the power of the Crucible community has removed the strong walls between him and relationships. They share the impact of grace in strengthening trust.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
Discover our other resources:

Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Leadership Series: Tim Rush interviews Next Level Worship’s Director of Ministries, James Damey, about his leadership. James shares about the roots of his leadership values as well as the impact of Crucible in his leadership. His story about how God used some tough situations to mold him into a the leader he is today is a gift to everyone who listens.

Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Host Joy Dunning interviews Chris R. Mazzarella, PsyD, LCP, about how an ongoing partnership with Crucible is impacting his practice. He shared the impact of his Crucible weekend on his life and how he supplements his practice by referring to Crucible. His message to counselors is, “I’ve been in this profession for twenty-seven years… There are a lot out there that is working against our clients, (Crucible) is the actual change agent for the rest of their lives. I know that if my (clients) take advantage of this resource that it will be worth about 6 months of in-office therapy. Saves a ton of time and a ton of money”

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Radical honesty and grace
Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
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Kevin and Nathaniel Thompson are interviewed by Joy Dunning about the impact of the Cruicble Men’s Retreat on their relationship and family dynamics.

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Spiritual growth
Discipleship
Mentorship
Personal development
Life transformation
Christian men's ministry
Christian women's ministry
Faith-based retreat
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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/
Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/
Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/
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James Damey interviews 84 year old Stan Goss about the importance of Christ-centered Men’s work.

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Spiritual growth

Discipleship

Mentorship

Personal development

Life transformation

Christian men's ministry

Christian women's ministry

Faith-based retreat

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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/

Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/

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Keith describes his journey to attending a weekend, joining a 2 year program and then getting training for Coaching as he continues his Soul Work Journey for himself and connecting with others!

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Radical honesty and grace

Spiritual growth

Discipleship

Mentorship

Personal development

Life transformation

Christian men's ministry

Christian women's ministry

Faith-based retreat

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Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/

Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/

Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/

Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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Podcast host Jay Mountjoy interviews Keith Daigneault about taking a polar bear plunge into self-discovery with Crucible weekends, groups and coaching. 

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Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Pastor and podcast host Andy Spell interviews Martin Brooker, a military veteran and Leadership Coach as he shares the impact of Crucible on leading others.

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Podcast Host and Pastor Andy Spell interviews Kenny Johnston as he shares about self loathing and the pain of his shame. Kenny discusses how he felt he didn't matter and was worthless.

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Podcast Host and Pastor Andy Spell Is joined by Mike as he speaks about his Crucible weekend experience, his struggles, and the Spanish speaking Crucible community.

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As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Podcast Host and Pastor Andy Spell Is joined by Marc as he talks through some blog post he wrote. Marc speaks about the strengths of being a sovereign man.

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Podcast Host and Pastor Andy Spell Is joined by Marc as he talks through some blog post he wrote. Marc speaks about the strengths of being a sovereign man.

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Podcast host and Communications Coordinator
Jess Donovan interviews Joy as she shares about her crucible journey, as well as life spent in everyday faithfulness with being a mom.

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As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Podcast Host and Pastor Andy Spell interviews Brittany Duke as she shares her story about overcoming her childhood wounds from her mother. She shares how The Crucible Project has helped her move forward through this journey. 

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Podcast host and Communications Coordinator Jess Donovan interviews Jolynne about bringing The Crucible Project to Australia for women. Jolynne discusses how Crucible brought authentic community and how it has made her a better leader.

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Podcast host and Communications Coordinator Jess Donovan discussed with Grayson Eve about how Crucible has been beneficial for them, the gifts of multigenerational soul work, and how we can continue to bring soul work to the younger generations.

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As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Podcast host and Communications Coordinator Jess Donovan interviews Social Media Influencer and Christian speaker Natalie Runion, on her story and the platform she's created on being faithful and staying courageously in hard places.

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Podcast Host and Pastor Andy Spell interviews Business Leader and Crucible Board Member Kenny Cox as he speaks about his initial weekend and what he has learned. Kenny shares how he uses the tools he has learned through The Crucible Project in his life How embracing our pain helps us on our mission.

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As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Podcaster Jay Mountjoy interviews Zephania Ananda as he reflects on staffing in Rwanda. He shares some of the cultural differences in communities and discuses his sabbatical. A time where he reflected back his early years and the journey of writing a book on how to fill children, fail forward, and make new mistakes.

www.thecrucibleproject.org

As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Podcast host and Communications Coordinator Jess Donovan interviews Kim as she shares about her journey through life, and how she found herself striving in those places. Kim shares how entering into her soul-work journey has allowed her to step into her gold in this. 

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As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Podcast Host Nicole Dominguez interviews Jess Donovan on the power of living in integrity with herself and others.

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As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Podcaster Jay Mountjoy interviews Greg Huston as he shares the stories and reflects on the beginning of The Crucible Project, He shares the challenges and blessings of building up and letting go.

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As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Podcaster Armando Batista is joined by Crucible brother Michael Towers to share his journey of healing childhood wounds and the importance of not doing life alone. Learning how to find true community amongst the noise.

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As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Podcast host and Communications Coordinator Jess Donovan interviews Licensed Counselor, Barrie Daigneault on Counseling, Mental Health, and the impact Crucible can make in these areas.

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As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Podcast Host Jay Mountjoy interviews Kamahl as he shares his experience through his weekend and going on the leadership path. Kamahl explains how that changed him and inspired his family to do weekends as well!

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As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Podcast host and Communications Coordinator Jess Donovan interviews Nikki as she shares her experiences in creating healthy boundaries in full time ministry. Nikki shares hope to those walking through grief, by sharing her grief experience walked out in faith.

For more information checkout TheCrucibleProject.org

As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Podcast host and Communications Coordinator Jess Donovan interviews Kim as she shares her story of unlearning cultural expectations that held her, and learning the power, and worth she has.

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As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Pastor Andy Spell sits down with Pastor and teacher Bryce Woodason, who shares how he found the mercy and grace he thought was only for heaven can actually be experienced here on earth. He discusses how God has used Crucible to help him with the most repetitive challenges in his life. Bryce shares his expression of Crucible experiences through his writing and music at Spoken Worth or anywhere you stream music!

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As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Crucible Women’s Ministry Leader Lisa Modrzejewski interviews Business Leader and Crucible Board Member Nicole Dominguez as she shares how her experiences within Crucible significantly improved her leadership within the business community and in leading her company. Her soul work journey has led her to give herself grace and exhibit grace at a greater degree to others.

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As a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?

Unlike any Christian retreat you’ve attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

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Podcaster Armando Batista is joined by Dr. Scott Larson, leader of Straight Ahead Ministries, who shares his passion for leading transformational change within juvenile justice ministry. Scott shares the impact of Crucible for his ministry and his joy in sharing vision with others.

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Podcaster Tim White is joined by longtime Pastor and Crucible Leader John Casey from Colorado Springs, CO. John shares his personal journey into self-compassion and life changing grace.

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Women's Ministry Leader Lisa Modrzejweski and Board Member and Entrepreneur Nicole Dominguez discuss the four achetypes (Queen, Lover, Warrior and Sage) and Nicole's personal journey about her own journey from Warrior into a tender warrior, embracing emotions, opening up to others, and being vulnerable. 

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Podcaster Tim White is joined by longtime Crucible Leader Barry Thomas from Midland, TX. Barry shares where we get our limiting messages about ourselves and what to do about it. Learn how to be loved for who you are.

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Podcaster Andy Spell is joined by Pastor and Crucible Leader John Owen from Houston to share his story. As he began fatherhood, he discovered he was not sure he knew how to father well. His search led him to The Crucible Project.

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Podcast host and Communications Coordinator Jess Donovan interviews Rachel Madsen about her experience of discovering her warrior and stepping into going for what she really wants in life. 

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Podcaster Tim White is joined by Crucible Board Member and Chicago Pastor Lawrence Haskin to share about intimacy and love. Lawrence shares his challenges around lack of intimacy and his understanding of the importance of intimacy with yourself, God and others.

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Podcaster Jay Mountjoy is joined by Christ Led Communities Relationship Manager Mike Hatch. Mike shares his passion for spiritual formation for men and his experience of the impact of The Crucible Project on his ministry.

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Podcaster Andy Spell is joined by Crucible Coach Jeremy Driver to share about the importance of not doing life alone. Hearing his move from isolation to community and the impact to everything in his life.

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Crucible Women’s Ministry Leader Lisa Modrzejewski sits down with Jess Donovan, from the New Hampshire Crucible community, as she shares her faith journey through the woundings of her teen years to finally being seen and loved in the Christ-centered, authentic Crucible community. Jess shares how God used Crucible to help silence the wounding messages from your teen years and how she is walking and living in a new truth!

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Podcaster Tim White interviews longtime Crucible Leader Bob Locascio about anger. Discover what you may have never known about anger and how anger can slip out sideways and hurt ourselves and others.

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Podcaster Tim White is joined by Crucible Men’s Ministry Leader Byron Myers from Texas. Byron shares the value Crucible places on integrity. He reveals some of his journey and tips for moving and staying into integrity.

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Podcaster Armando Batista is joined by Jonathan Moynihan, Pastor of Mosaic Christian Church in Maryland. Jonathan shares his journey that resulted in him doing the work and living differently.

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Welcome to the Crucible Podcast! In this podcast hear Crucible’s leader, Roy Wooten, share why the ministry is expanding into podcasting and what you can expect.

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