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Intentional Guy
What does it take for a man to truly change? Intentional Guy Podcast explores that question through powerful conversations with men who've lived it. From addiction to freedom. From prison to purpose. From broken to rebuilt. These men surrendered their old lives and intentionally became better versions of themselves. Their stories aren't just inspiring—they're proof that no matter where you are right now, a turnaround is possible. Join us for raw, honest conversations that will challenge and…
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Why You Fall Into the Same Sin When You're Doing Good
Why do you fall into the same sin right when you're doing good? 30 days, 90 days, back in church, and then the same fall all over again. Michael Chestnut…
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She Hit Me at 75 MPH. I Don’t Even Know Her Name | David Booth
Is there someone you still haven't forgiven? Not for something small. For something that took real pieces of your life. If you're trying to figure out how to…
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I Was Wasting My Prime. God, What Are You Calling Me To?
Feel like you're wasting your best years at a job that doesn't matter? Trying to figure out God's calling on your life without blowing up the life you already…
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I Lost Two Sons. Never Once Did I Get Mad at God | Deston Rogers | Testimony #149
In 1990, a CHP officer told Deston Rogers his 2 and a half year old son Cody and Cody's mom were gone. Days later, a paternity test said Cody's baby brother…
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Am I Beyond Repair? God Is Not Done With You
Do you feel beyond repair? If somebody told you God is done with you, or you believe your worst moment is who you are, this one is for you. God is not done…
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Your Blessing Is Your Brokenness
Your Blessing Is Your Brokenness Brian Gray was an addict, homeless, and had a rap sheet before he ever set foot on a mission field. He grew up believing he…
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I CANCELED IT / COVENANT EYES
When money got tight, I canceled Covenant Eyes. I told myself I was doing good and didn't need it anymore. And I'm the guy who tells every man at coffee to put…
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Why Christian Men Stay Stuck in Porn | Sam Black, Covenant Eyes.
A man sits in church every Sunday carrying a secret. He sings the songs, shakes the pastor's hand, and believes if anyone knew, he'd be done. So he stays…
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Not Yours To Fix
Somebody you love is hurting, and everything in you wants to fix it. Say the right thing. Find the right counselor. Throw out the pills. Search the house one…
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A Silent Killer
Steve Rotermund built a life that looked like ministry success. Pastor. Men's ministry leader. Celebrate Recovery director at his own church. Underneath all of…
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I'm No Longer Being Adopted
I'm No Longer Being Adopted Jason Lyle spent over a decade behind a pulpit telling other men how to walk with God. The whole time, he was living a second life…
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Strengthen Yourself in the Lord
Since May I've had three surgeries and complications I never told you about. The episodes you've been watching were recorded weeks, sometimes months, before…
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Your Worst Moment Doesn't Get to Define You
If your identity is still wrapped around the worst moment of your life, you're carrying something you were never meant to carry. J. Randall Gladden built a…
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Beat Up By God, Not Abandoned By Him
Matthew Jenkins had a full ride Army scholarship and his whole future mapped out until a rare cancer diagnosis in college took it away. He carried anger at God…
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I Was the Emotionally Unavailable Husband
I used to think I was a good husband. I showed up, I paid the bills, I never cheated, I never yelled. By every measure I'd been handed, I was fine. My wife…
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Scars Prove You're Still Standing
Fixed and saved. Here's the redo, episode number and title as the last line like we settled on with Brett's: Mark Osborne hosts The Valiant Forge, a podcast…
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I Believe, Help My Unbelief
Twenty years ago I went quiet with God. Not angry, just quiet. I kept showing up to church, kept saying amen, kept letting everyone believe I was fine. I…
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Fear Is Running Your Life and You Won't Call It an Idol
An idol is not just a statue. It is anything that has power over your life, anything calling the shots. Paul Granger heard that from his spiritual father the…
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Grace Is Not the Opposite of Masculine
Being punished was easy for me. Accepting grace was almost impossible. I spent years believing grace was the opposite of being a man. Then Brett Knight said…
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Grace is not weak
Brett Knight spends his career standing in two rooms most of us never do, a courtroom and a church. He was a prosecutor before he became a defense attorney…
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Why You Think God Is Disappointed In You (It Started With Your Dad)
I built my entire picture of my Heavenly Father out of my earthly one. If dad was disappointed, God must be disappointed. If dad was embarrassed of me, God…
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If Your Son Was Struggling With Porn, Would He Tell You? | Chris Rogers
If your son was struggling with pornography, would he tell you? Would he even know he could? Most of us grew up in homes where nobody talked about this — so we…
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The Harmless Little Hobby
For hours at a time, I sat alone in my garage smoking a pipe. No secrets. No shame. Nothing I'd have to hide if you walked in. And that "harmless little hobby"…
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The Hidden Orchard: What Grows in the Dark — with Matthew Wingo
What are you planting in the dark? In this episode, Michael sits down with Matthew Wingo — founder of Turn Right Ministry and author of Turn Right: The Pursuit…
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The Slow Drift: How Good Men Lose Course Without Noticing | Pastor Timothy Allen
What if the thing that takes a man down isn't his sin — it's his pride in hiding it? In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Timothy Allen — 43 years walking…
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The Trap
Most Christian men don't lose the battle in the moment they fall. They lose it five minutes later. The enemy whispers, "You did it again. This is who you are…
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The God Who Restores Broken Men
What happens when you've spent years believing your failures define you? In this powerful conversation on The Intentional Guy Podcast, Michael Chestnut sits…
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Competency Cancels Fear: From Pulpit to Bureau
Competency Cancels Fear: From Pulpit to Bureau — An FBI Agent's Guide to Fearless Living What happens when you take a small-town Baptist pastor who's never…
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The Bill Comes Due
The conversation delves into the deceptive nature of privacy, the tragic consequences of exposure, the impact of isolation, the truth about incognito mode, the…
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THE ALGORITHM KNOWS YOUR WEAKNESS
What if your biggest battle isn't just temptation... it's a system that's learning your weaknesses? Every day, the algorithm studies what you watch, what you…
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DIVORCE, NOT WORTH FIGHTING FOR
The conversation delves into the hidden struggles of individuals in the church, particularly the fear of divorce and the isolation experienced in a failing…
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WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT MASTERBATION?
The conversation delves into the rarely discussed topic of masturbation in the context of Christianity, exploring its implications on marriage and…
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Why can't she Forget?
The conversation delves into the complexities of forgiveness, trust, and restoration in relationships. It emphasizes the need for patience, consistency, and…
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Weak Men
The Power of Standing Firm: Lessons on Strength and Conviction In this episode, we explore what true strength looks like for men today—how to stand firm in…
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The Hidden Battle In Your Teens Phone,
Your Son's Phone Is Not His Friend — It's Not About Trust, It's About Protection When I was a kid, seeing pornography took real effort — you had to go looking…
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Where's the Line?
Where's the Line? — The Test No One Ever Handed You This episode is for the man who's tried to stop and didn't know who to call. We're talking honestly about…
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WHAT SHE'S NOT TELLING YOU
In this deeply personal episode of The Intentional Guy Podcast, Mike Chestnut shares a conversation that changed his understanding of recovery forever. Many…
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Are You Ready
Do you actually want to be free? Not the church answer. Not the answer you'd give your pastor. The real answer. In this powerful episode of The Intentional Guy…
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The Numbers Don't Lie
75% of Christian men report viewing pornography. 82% say no one is helping them. This isn't just a pornography problem—it's a silence problem. In this episode…
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The Version of Headship That's Destroying Your Marriage
The word headship has been misunderstood, misused, and in many cases weaponized. Some men have treated it like a position of authority, while others have…
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From Darkness to Purpose
🎙️ Replay Wednesday: One of the Most Powerful Stories We've Ever Shared Some episodes deserve a second listen. This is one of them. For this special Replay…
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Forgiving the Nightmare
He was abused, trafficked, and told no one would believe him — then God rewrote his story. In this powerful episode, Mike Chestnut sits down with Pastor Mark…
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Boundaries, Betrayal & Redemption | Ebon Sharp's Powerful Testimony
Two years ago, Michael Chestnut sat down with Ebon Sharp for one of the most honest and impactful conversations on the Intentional Guy Podcast. In this…
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THE SECRET EXIT
THE SECRET EXIT — Why Your Loopholes Are Keeping You Stuck The Intentional Guy Podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------- Samson…
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Almost Honest
In this episode of The Intentional Guy Podcast, we tackle a conversation most men avoid — the dangerous place between honesty and full surrender. A man reached…
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The Man In The Dark
This episode is not for the faint of heart. This is a raw, unfiltered, no-excuses conversation about the silent destruction that pornography is causing in the…
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Under the Tree
The conversation delves into the mental health struggles of men, the experience of brokenness, and the journey of restoration and purpose. It emphasizes the…
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Cracked but not Cursed
A cracked pot carried water every day, ashamed that it leaked along the road. But the man carrying it smiled and said, “Look at your side of the path.” Flowers…
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Chase The Lion
What if the thing you keep avoiding is the very thing keeping you weak? In this episode of Intentional Guy, we dive into the powerful story of Benaiah — the…
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What God Wants You to Know When You're Struggling
This episode offers honest, practical insights for men navigating difficult moments, emphasizing that God's presence is strongest in our weakness. If you're…
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The War On Masculinity Is Real
The conversation explores the importance of godly brotherhood and the purpose of masculinity. It delves into the impact of isolation, the model of masculinity…
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Flawed Men of Faith: Finding Freedom in Your Identity
The conversation explores the theme of freedom in identity and the importance of receiving grace. It delves into the idea of the light revealing one's true…
Intentional GuyEpisode 103 My word for 2026 is UNOFFENDED.
That’s my word for 2026—and it’s not just a theme, it’s a decision. In this powerful New Year’s Day episode of The Intentional Guy Podcast, I open up about why…
Intentional GuyEpisode 102 Have You Ever? – The Questions That Shape a Man’s Story
What happens when darkness meets redemption? In this powerful episode, Mark Cooley shares his raw and transformative testimony of overcoming addiction, crime…
Intentional Guyepisode 101 Building Your Brotherhood- the Power of Five
BROTHERHOOD OF 5 | The Men Every Man Needs Before the BattleQuick question: How many real friends do you have? Not acquaintances. Not work buddies. Real…
Intentional GuyEpisode 100 “Loyalty, Brotherhood, and Grace”
This milestone episode features my close friend Joe Mikalajunas sharing one of the most powerful redemption stories you'll ever hear. What would you do if you…
Intentional GuyEpisode 99 Every man leads someone
Every man leads someone — whether he realizes it or not.In this episode of The Intentional Guy Podcast, Michael Chestnut reminds us that leadership isn’t about…
Intentional GuyEpisode 98 The Battle No One Sees
The Battle No One Sees: Fighting Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety with FaithWe've created a world where "How are you?" has become the question nobody…
Intentional GuyEPISODE 97: Struck down but not destroyed
Welcome back to Intentional Guy. It's been over a year since I've been here, and today I need to explain why I disappeared.Twenty years ago, FBI agents showed…