Christmas isn’t soft, sentimental, or sanitized. It’s a holy disruption—the moment God stepped into a broken world and flipped every expectation upside down. In this episode of the Exceptional Man Podcast, Chad and Tom unpack how the birth of Jesus wasn’t just a peaceful nativity—it was a strike against darkness, a confrontation of power, and the beginning of a rescue mission. With that, they talk about struggles with this season and how to recover from holiday fatigue.

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Politics feels chaotic, divisive, and exhausting—but Christian men don’t get to sit this one out.
In this episode of The Exceptional Man Podcast, we talk about why political engagement isn’t about partisanship—it’s about faithfulness.

We break down why silence is dangerous, why leadership in the public square matters, and how godly men can influence culture with courage, wisdom, and conviction. This isn’t about telling you who to vote for. It’s about reminding you who you represent.

If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate politics without losing your soul, your witness, or your sanity… this conversation is for you.

Exceptional men don’t avoid hard things. They lead through them.

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Ever walked into a church lobby and immediately regretted your handshake strategy? Or tried to join a small group where everyone already has “their seat”? In this episode, Tom and Chad dive into the wonderfully weird world of church culture — from greeting team mishaps to the mystery of the “fellowship hug.”

But beneath the laughs, we get real about why awkwardness isn’t the enemy — isolation is. We talk about how men can push past the discomfort to find genuine community, accountability, and brotherhood in a place that’s supposed to feel like home… even when it doesn’t at first.

Expect some laughs, a few cringes, and a reminder that God designed us to belong — even when community gets weird.

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Every challenge you face is part of God’s preparation.

The pain, the pressure, the discipline — it’s not random. It’s training. In this episode, Chad unpacks the truth that nothing is wasted when you walk with God. Using powerful Bible stories like David’s private battles, Joseph’s endurance, and Jesus training His disciples in the storm, we’ll see how God uses every season to build spiritual muscle and develop men who can stand firm under fire.

This episode reminds you:

The fight you’re in today is training for the mission God’s calling you to tomorrow.

If you’re in a season that feels like boot camp, this one’s for you.

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In this episode of The Exceptional Man Podcast, Tom Cheshire and Chad Zueck talk about sticky connections. Faith that lasts because it’s relational and transferable, not rigid and transactional. They explore how to build sticky friendships, sticky fellowship, and sticky discipleship in a culture that’s come unglued. Respect is a common language of every exceptional man.

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Reading isn’t just for academics—it’s for warriors, fathers, and leaders who want to stay sharp. In this episode, we talk about why every exceptional man needs a book in his hand and truth in his heart. Discover how reading builds mental toughness, spiritual depth, and everyday wisdom that no scroll feed can match. We’ll share the kinds of books that have shaped us—and how you can start your own reading rhythm today.

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In this episode, Chad sits down with author, speaker, and “Men in the Arena” founder Jim Ramos to explore Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God. Ramos offers a biblical blueprint for authentic masculinity, drawing on Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus.

You’ll hear:

• The twenty key qualities every godly man should cultivate — from servanthood to vigilance to peace

• What it really means to live at “full capacity” spiritually, emotionally, and relationally

• How the traits in Dialed In apply not just to pastors, but to men in homes, workplaces, and communities

• Practical steps and reflection questions you can use today

• The heartbeat behind Jim’s calling to raise up men who lead faithfully in a challenging world

Whether you’re a husband, father, leader, or someone simply navigating his walk with God, this conversation will help you “dial in” to what it means to live as God’s man in a world that’s loud, confusing, and often opposed to biblical strength.

For more info about the Iron Sharpens Iron events in St. Louis, MO, and Springfield, IL, stay locked in at www.rpmfm.org. The conference details will be posted soon.

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What does it mean to be a man in today’s world? Is masculinity about ego, dominance, and posturing—or is there a higher calling? In this conversation with Jon Haley, author of Reconstructing Manhood, we take a hard look at what the Bible says about masculinity and why the world desperately needs men of integrity, courage, responsibility, and Christlikeness.

Jon shares from his own journey and from the examples of noble men who shaped him, reminding us that “America doesn’t have a toxic masculinity problem; we have an absent masculinity problem.” Together, we unpack what true nobility looks like, why accountability only works when men set real goals, and how biblical morality equips men to resist both tyranny and temptation.

We dig into the practical:

• Why men project instead of walking in integrity.

• Why nobility requires empathy, responsibility, and action (Nehemiah as case study).

  Why holiness—surrender and being shaped into God’s image—is the hardest yet most vital step.

• Why devotion, obedience, and sacred responsibility aren’t optional extras but the backbone of exceptional manhood.

  
  

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