Gilbert Stuart is a counselor and the co-author (along with his wife Brenda) of the book Restored and Remarried.  They have a blended family of 7 kids between the two of them and six grandchildren.     In their book, Gil and Brenda open their lives, share their story, and identify with the challenges of being re-married.   Gil has pastored, lead small groups, as well as teenagers. And he and his wife Brenda live in Brush Prairie, Washington.   To find out more about Gil and Brenda, visit their website at http://www.restoredandremarried.com    ..read more

The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.”  To make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, make sure you "Stay Connected" by signing up for updates and our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com     Also, help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory by leaving us a helpful REVIEW on ..read more

Ken Guidroz is a Retirement Planner, former pastor, and author of Letters to My Son in Prison. He knows the emotions of pain and suffering too well.  Having been a father for 38 years, as well as serving as a pastor, he watched all three (3) of his sons struggle mightily with their faith for many years. Even though he and his wife (Joyce) raised their sons in the faith, God didn’t spare him or his wife the pain and suffering of watching their children stiff arm and rebel against God and Christianity. We asked him to join us on the Real Men Connect Podcast today to share his journey with u ..read more

The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.”  To make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, make sure you "Stay Connected" by signing up for updates and our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com     Also, help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory by leaving us a helpful REVIEW on ..read more

The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.”  To make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, make sure you "Stay Connected" by signing up for updates and our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com     Also, help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory by leaving us a helpful REVIEW on ..read more

Christopher Cook is a leadership coach and pastor (and longtime podcaster), and he’s the author of Healing What You Can’t Erase: How to Transform Your Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out. In his book, Christopher shares his own powerful journey from trauma and shame to wholeness.  And we invited Christopher on our show to talk about that journey and what we can all learn from it as we, as men, navigate our own journeys.  If you would like to connect with Chris, you visit him on social media @Wintodaychris or visit his website at https://wintoday.tv  ..read more

The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.”  To make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, make sure you "Stay Connected" by signing up for updates and our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com     Also, help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory by leaving us a helpful REVIEW on ..read more

Lauren Gaskill is the author of the new book: Into the Deep: Diving into a Life of Courageous Faith.  She’s also a speaker and the host of the Finding Joy Podcast and Finding Joy Ladies Night Out events.  After being diagnosed with an incurable connective tissue disorder, Lauren made it her life mission to encourage others to fight for faith and find joy — no matter what life’s circumstances might bring. Lauren is a storyteller who believes stories are powerful and loves how God uses them for His good. She writes and speaks to motivate and inspire others to experience abundant life i ..read more

The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.”  To make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, make sure you "Stay Connected" by signing up for updates and our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com     Also, help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory by leaving us a helpful REVIEW on ..read more

Rhonda Stoppe is the No Regrets Woman. With more than 30 years of experience as a marriage mentor, pastor’s wife, author and speaker, Rhonda has lead women of all ages to live lives of no regrets. She has authored countless books including Moms Raising Sons to be Men, If My Husband Would Change, I’d Be Happy, and her latest release is The Marriage Mentor: Becoming the Couple You Long to Be, co-written with her husband, Steve.   Steve Stoppe has pastored First Baptist Church, in Patterson, California, for almost 20 years. After 37 years of marriage ..read more