
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

Oct 29, 2025
Oct 29, 2025
43 min
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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Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
47 min
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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Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
47 min
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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Aug 20, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
44 min
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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Jul 28, 2025
Jul 28, 2025
1hr 11 min
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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Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
46 min
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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Jul 2, 2025
Jul 2, 2025
43 min
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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Jun 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025
37 min
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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May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
31 min
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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Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025
40 min
Although holding a "Big Men's Event" can be important for any men's ministry, that should only be the beginning! There are so many activities and strategies for discipleship throughout the year. Josh Dickens is the Minister of Next Steps at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. Mike and Josh discuss the foundations of the men's ministry at Olive and how the team at Olive can reach every man in their church.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
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 Freedom Fight: The New Drug and the Truths That Set Us Free
(by Ted Shimer)
The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes
(by Nancy R. Pearcey)
The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character
(by Jon Tyson)
Fighting Shadows: Overcoming 7 Lies That Keep Men From Becoming Fully Alive
(by Jon Tyson)
(by Richard E. Simmons III)
The Titus Ten: Foundations for Godly Manhood
(by J. Josh Smith)
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Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
41 min
Growing up without a good fatherly influence, Kyle Reno witnessed how Jesus changed the life of his high school coach. This eventually led to Kyle being discipled, not just by his coach, but by his "spiritual father." Today, Kyle is senior pastor for Crossgates Church in Brandon, Mississippi.
Mentioned in this podcast:
2025 Noble Warriors Men’s Conference – Yorktown
April 5, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
39 min
Does your tattoo have a story? Al Dayhoff has a unique approach to listening and ministering to people.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Tattoos Telling the Secrets of the Soul
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Mar 7, 2025
Mar 7, 2025
38 min
As a husband, father, and mentor, Steve Fitzhugh guides men towards achieving success and finding God's plan for their lives. Steve's stories of his experiences in the National Football League serve as a powerful tool to motivate and inspire others.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Noble Warriors Men’s Conference
March 15, 2025
https://SteveFitzhugh.com
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Mar 5, 2025
Mar 5, 2025
36 min
Dave Wilson and his wife Ann are hosts of FamilyLife Today, FamilyLife’s nationally-syndicated radio program. Dave has been a pastor, author, Hall of Fame college quarterback, and nationally-touring speaker. He wears a lot of hats, but it’s his singular passion for enriching lives through spreading the Word and wisdom of God.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Noble Warriors Men’s Conference
March 15, 2025
Vertical Marriage: The One Secret That Will Change Your Marriage
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Feb 11, 2025
Feb 11, 2025
41 min
Nate Larkin is the founder of the Samson Society which works in the community of Christian men to help them recover from their addictions. Nate is also a published author of several books including a book entitled: Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Noble Warriors Men’s Conference
February 22, 2025
Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood
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Feb 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
42 min
Ken Bevel is a former American Marine Corps officer, pastor and actor who co-starred in the 2008 film Fireproof and the 2011 film Courageous. He serves as the Connections & Local Missions Pastor at Sherwood Baptist Church.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Noble Warriors Men’s Conference
February 22, 2025
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Dec 19, 2024
Dec 19, 2024
35 min
Chris Harper is also known as a Chief Story Teller! He and Mike talk about what multi-generational discipleship means in a "pre-Christian culture."
Mentioned in this podcast:
Noble Warriors Leader's Conference
January 14, 2025
https://noblewarriors.org/event/leaders/
The Toxic War on Masculinity book
The Toxic War on Masculinity podcasts:
https://noblewarriors.podbean.com/e/the-toxic-war-on-masculinity-part-1-feat-nancy-pearcey-episode-104/
https://noblewarriors.podbean.com/e/the-toxic-war-on-masculinity-part-2-feat-nancy-pearcey-episode-105/
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Nov 8, 2024
Nov 8, 2024
34 min
After retirement Mike Rakes felt the Holy Spirit leading him to be more involved in leadership in the Parkway Baptist Church Men's Ministry. God has produced much fruit through Mike's obedience! This is the fifth podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Pouring Into Others (feat. Calum Jacobs) | Episode 134
Radiating Peace (feat. Rachel Jacobs) | Episode 135
Transparency Sparks a Fire (feat. Nolan Morris) | Episode 136
Mike Rakes
mikerakes315@gmail.com
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https://www.youtube.com/@noblewarriorsva
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Oct 23, 2024
Oct 23, 2024
35 min
There needs to be some intentional "planting" before you can have an "organic" ministry. Derek Futrell is the lead pastor of Parkway Baptist Church, where the men's ministry has been growing at a bountiful rate! This is the fourth podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Seasons of a Leader’s Life: Learning, Leading, and Leaving a Legacy
by Jeff Iorg
Transparency Sparks a Fire (feat. Nolan Morris) | Episode 136
Pouring Into Others (feat. Calum Jacobs) | Episode 134
by Donald S. Whitney
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https://www.youtube.com/@noblewarriorsva
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Oct 23, 2024
Oct 23, 2024
29 min
God will often stir the hearts of men when they hear they are not alone in their struggles! Nolan Morris shares his testimony and how being authentic and transparent helps men find a place in ministry. This is the third podcast in a series highlighting the men’s ministry of Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Pouring Into Others (feat. Calum Jacobs) | Episode 134
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https://www.youtube.com/@noblewarriorsva
Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry!
