
Every man aspires to be known & respected by his family and others. Join Noble Warriors’ Founder, Mike Young, & guests for wisdom & insights on how to follow Jesus’ example and live out Noble Manhood.
Every man aspires to be known & respected by his family and others. Join Noble Warriors’ Founder, Mike Young, & guests for wisdom & insights on how to follow Jesus’ example and live out Noble Manhood.
Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
Billy Cole shares his journey into men's discipleship, the impact of men's ministry at Parkway Church, and practical insights from recent conferences. Discover how authentic leadership and community support transform lives and strengthen families.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Parkway Church on the Mountain
Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
Point Man, Revised and Updated: How a Man Can Lead His Family
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Monday Mar 09, 2026
The Bible Outlives its Pallbearers (feat. Marcus Hayes) | Episode 166
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Pastor Marcus Hayes shares his powerful journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a passionate pastor and mentor. Discover insights on biblical manhood, the importance of the Word, and practical steps for men to lead their families well.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Richmond Noble Warriors Men's Conference
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Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
From IT to Pastoral Leadership (feat. Tom Nestor) | Episode 165
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
In this episode, Pastor Tom Nestor shares his inspiring journey from a career in IT to pastoral ministry in rural Virginia. God uses diverse backgrounds and life experiences to prepare men for leadership in the church, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, readiness, and a heart for people.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Noble Warriors Men's Conference
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Friday Feb 20, 2026
Building a Strong Men's Ministry (feat. Wil Moore) | Episode 164
Friday Feb 20, 2026
Friday Feb 20, 2026
In this episode of the Noble Man Podcast, Mike and Will Moore discuss the importance of men's ministry and the role of fathers in discipleship. Will shares his journey in ministry, the growth of men's ministry at Long Hollow, and the need for intentional discipleship to empower men to lead their families and communities. They emphasize the hunger among young men for purpose and the necessity of creating spaces for connection and growth within the church.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Noble Warriors Men's Conference - Roanoke
March 7, 2026
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Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
The Journey of a Modern Pastor (feat. Bryndan Loritts) | Episode 163
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
In this episode of the Noble Man podcast, Mike and Bryndan Loritts discuss the challenges and opportunities of leading a church in today's diverse environment. They explore the importance of preaching, community, and discipleship, particularly in urban contexts. The conversation emphasizes the need for authenticity, vulnerability, and the legacy that men leave for future generations.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Noble Warriors Men's Conference - Roanoke
March 7, 2026
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Monday Feb 09, 2026
Embedded Virtues (feat. William "Duce" Branch) | Episode 162
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
From Christian hip hop to building God's Kingdom, William "Duce" Branch reflects on his unique upbringing and the impact of his father’s vision on his calling today!
Mentioned in this podcast:
Right Color, Wrong Culture
by Bryan Loritts
Noble Warriors Men's Conference - Chesapeake, VA
February 21, 2026
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Monday Jan 19, 2026
Embracing a Warrior Ethos (feat. Stephen Mansfield) | Episode 161
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Mike and Stephen Mansfield discuss the importance of noble manhood and the role of men in society. They explore themes of leadership, mentorship, and the impact of historical and cultural narratives on modern masculinity. Stephen shares insights from his books and personal experiences, emphasizing the need for men to connect with their heritage and embrace a warrior ethos.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Building Your Band of Brothers
The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes
Noble Warriors Men's Conference - Chesapeake, VA
February 21, 2026
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Monday Jan 12, 2026
Step When He Says, "Step" (feat. Dr. Robert Smith) | Episode 160
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
A new year... a new direction! Mike and Dr. Smith discuss the importance of immersing ourselves in God's Word daily in order to hear God's Word. Dr. Smith best summarized the discussion with these wise words: "The closer we get to God the more we will synchronize our steps with His steps, and our stop with His ‘stop.’"
Mentioned in this podcast:
Spotify - Chronoligical ESV Bible Plan with Robert Smith
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Sunday Dec 28, 2025
Parenting Lessons from Joseph and Mary (feat. Derek Futrell) | Episode 159
Sunday Dec 28, 2025
Sunday Dec 28, 2025
Many families reflect on the meaning of Christmas and the values that come with it. Mike and Pastor Derek Futrell delve into the parenting styles of Mary and Joseph, highlighting the profound lessons they offer for modern parents.
Mentioned in this podcast:
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Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Empowering the Elders (feat. Carl Peyton) | Episode 158
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
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:
Noble Warriors YouTube channel
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Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Jesus Was Single Too (feat. PJ Dunn) | Episode 157
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
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:
Lifeway Research articles:
The Preaching Style That Reaches Young Adults
How Do You Deal With Cohabiting Young Adults in Your Ministry?
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Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
A Jonah Moment (feat. Bill Fulkerson) | Episode 156
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
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
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Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
A Call to Courage (feat. Crawford Loritts) | Episode 155
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
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.
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Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Influential Coaching (feat. Steve Chromy) | Episode 154
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
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
by Robert E. Coleman
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Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Why Men Hate Going to Church (feat. Josh Dickens) | Episode 152
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
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
3 Values for the Olive Baptist Church men's ministry
* Build Your Home
* Make Disciples
* Reach a City
(By David Murrow)
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Monday Jul 28, 2025
Growing Up Young (feat. The Young Kids) | Episode 151
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
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!
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Monday Jul 21, 2025
A Family on Mission (feat. Mike and Stacy Young) | Episode 150
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
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!
In the Beginning - Noble Warriors | Episode 1
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Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Rites of Passage (feat. Dan Smith) | Episode 149
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
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:
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
(by John Eldredge)
Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood
(by Robert Lewis)
(by Steven Arms)
The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character
(by Jon Tyson)
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Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Don’t Surrender the Summer (feat. Josh Dickens) | Episode 148
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
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
Pastoring Men: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why Men's Discipleship Matters Now More Than Ever
(by Patrick Morley)
The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character
(by Jon Tyson)
The 5 Masculine Instincts: A Guide to Becoming a Better Man
(by Chase Replogle)
(by David Murrow)
Why Men? (feat. Patrick Morley) | Episode 43
Voices in Your Head (feat. Patrick Morley) | Episode 56
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Wednesday May 21, 2025
Don't Stop! Don't Quit! Don't Give In! (feat. Marvin Sellman) | Episode 147
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
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
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