You've probably said it.
"I'm fine."
And you probably weren't.
In this raw and relevant episode of The Valor Cast, the team confronts one of the most staggering stats in Christian men's ministry: 19 out of 20 Christian men don't have a best friend. What's worse, most don't even know what they're missing.
Joined by veteran disciple-maker Rick Rodriguez, Scott Allred and Roberto Chaple explore how modern masculinity—especially in Western culture—trains men to mask pain, avoid vulnerability, and pursue performance over connection.
Rick brings powerful insight from both scripture and personal experience, including his military background, decades in aviation, and journey into ministry. He shares how spiritual discipline, emotional honesty, and brotherhood are not just "nice-to-haves"—they're essential for survival in the Christian life.
"The greatest lie we tell is, 'I'm fine.' And that's really not true." – Rick Rodriguez
This episode corresponds with Week 2 of the Got Your Back Bible study: "Why 19 out of 20 Christian Men Have No Best Friend." It pairs perfectly with your small group discussions on Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 and Proverbs 18:24.
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"Jesus Himself said, 'I feel like dying today.' If He invited others into His pain, why wouldn't we?" – Roberto Chaple
This isn't just a podcast. It's an invitation.
To stop pretending.
To stop walking alone.
To stop carrying shame in silence.
It's time to know that God designed you for brotherhood, to grow in your spiritual walk through real relationships, and to go multiply by walking with other men in truth.
🛠️ Take the action step: Grab coffee with another man this week. Start the conversation. Break the silence. Begin the work of brotherhood.
About The Valor Cast:
This is a weekly podcast from New Hope Church's Men of Valor ministry, designed to build bold disciples—one story at a time. If you're tired of passive belief and want to lead your family, community, and life with courage and conviction, this is your place.
🎧 New episodes drop every Monday during our Got Your Back series.
👥 Join the Monday night Bible study in Social Hall A at 6:30 PM.
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