Jeremy Stalnecker was at war. As commander of a counter-mechanized platoon providing navigation and lead security for the First Battalion in Operation Iraqi-Freedom he was in the middle of the action. Today he helps men heal the unseen wounds of combat. As CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, the actions he takes every day bring new life to hundreds of veterans and men who have been sidelined by the trauma and abrasions of battle.

Post-traumatic stress has been a huge issue for many veterans and even those in active duty. Jeremy and his team at Mighty Oaks help bring the healing power of the Gospel to the hearts of men and women who have found new life and new direction because of this powerful ministry. After active duty in the Marines, Jeremy served as a pastor for over a decade and then became the CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation. This move brought together both his ministry experience and military background in a way that allows him to serve and minister to many hurting veterans, service members and their families.

Brave Men podcast is sponsored by partners of the global Christian Men's Network. Brave Men Men is hosted by Paul Louis Cole, president of Christian Men's Network. CMN has regional offices in Texas, Peru, Indonesia, Brazil and Uganda and is operating on the ground in over 100 nations. For tools to disciple men and families go to https://CMN.men

(00:05) Personal Reflections on Military Service
(14:11) Understanding Trauma and Moral Injury
(28:24) Journey to Resilience and Faith
(41:59) Global Movement of Christian Men

Joel Brooks is a contemporary philosopher and Christian practitioner. He deals with the hard issues of the streets and men's hearts. How do we reconcile compassion and security? Is the church sick or just in transition? Why is government and the church often at odds? Why is the world and much of the church so focused on style? In a fascinating and far-reaching conversation with Joel Brooks we hit on this and more.

Joel states, "What determines wisdom is the success of the outcomes." Our friend Pastor Joel Brooks is a nationally known speaker, author, and the Senior Pastor of Stones Church, in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is also the founder of Romantic Warrior Ministries. He is on the ministry board of CMN.

Joel hits the issues with clarity today on the Brave Men podcast. Brave Men is hosted by Paul Louis Cole, president of Christian Men's Network. Brave Men is a production of CMN, which is based in Texas and operating on the ground in over 100 nations. For tools to disciple men and families go to https://CMN.men

(00:03) Reconciling Compassion and Cultural Values
(04:00) Identifying Antichrist Systems and Bondage
(10:56) Maintaining Cultural Values and Wisdom
(25:07) Kingdom Agendas and Covenant Communities
(31:11) The Cup vs Substance Concept
(42:51) The Power and Influence of Music
(50:50) Shaping Culture Through Music and Faith

A powerful principle for successful men is, "Know your season." Success is not about the clock but organizing and controlling your participation in the events and seasons of life. It is about having a focus for the purpose of each minute. This is what we'll cover in-depth today on the Brave Men podcast.

Jesus taught religious men in the synagogue, "You can tell the season on earth, you know when the rain is coming, but the true dimension you must have is the discernment to know the seasons of the spiritual."

Join host Paul Cole for a revealing look at what it means to know your season. How to bring success into every season. When to plant, harvest and multiply.

Brave Men is produced by the Christian Men's Network. A global movement of men committed to defeating fatherlessness and raising up strong men of God. You can find tools for discipling men and your family at https://CMN.men

(00:05) Navigating Seasons With Purpose
(12:33) Seasons of Purpose and Wisdom
(24:41) Navigating Life's Seasons With Purpose