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Manhood is not merely a product of biology, but rather the result of maturing, learning, and experience. While being born male is a matter of genetics, becoming a man is a matter of choice. The GreatMan Podcast is here to equip men to make that choice by uniquely combining three diverse perspectives, blending academic insight with practical guidance to help men build greatness in every area of life. Unlike most podcasts, we tackle a single topic over two weeks: the first episode–“The Talk”–offers a broad overview led by New York Times bestselling author, Stephen Mansfield, while the following episode–“The Build”–focuses on practical steps led by men’s coaches, Anthony Flemons and JT McCraw, to integrate the theme into daily life. In all that we do, we believe that males are born, and men are built.
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Regardless of whether you're married, have children, or live alone, every man must ask himself: at the end of the workday, are the people around me getting the best of me, of what's left over? For many men, the workday turns into a sprint, leaving them spent and out of energy for anything past 5 o'clock. Men with families, children, or friends counting on them know that sometimes, the workday is just the beginning of our day. Our presence is required of us no matter what our day has consisted of. So ask yourself again: when they need you, are they getting the best of you — or what's left? CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Relationships thrive on the right tension: not pushing or pulling too hard, but holding just enough to let them grow organically. In this episode, JT is here with another one of his famous analogies to apply his recent experience of first-time fly fishing to our relational efforts. Sink your lines and let's get to work. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
In this solo episode, host Anthony gets personal about growing up without a father and how that void shaped his understanding of masculinity, marriage, and fatherhood — drawing his examples from streetlight conversations and TV screens instead of a dad at home. He walks through the hard lessons learned along the way: the wounds that make men reactive, the dangers of being overly literal with your significant other, and how unhealed hurt gets passed down to the next generation. Becoming a GreatMan is a lifelong process of honest reflection, forgiven wounds, and sharing hard-won wisdom with the men coming up behind you. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Three men in their 30s died within weeks of each other, sparking a question Anthony and JT couldn't shake: who was supposed to teach them better? In this episode, they get into the collapse of mentorship, what happens when boys grow up without fathers to show them where the lines are, and why so many young men are chasing things that are costing them everything. The basics aren't being passed down anymore — and it's our job as men to teach them. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
In a culture obsessed with optimizing appearances, what actually makes up an attractive man? In this episode, JT and Anthony dig into the looksmaxxing trend and what it reveals about a deeper hunger — not for better cheekbones, but for belonging and purpose. Because outward appearances can never reveal the true depth of a man. We must remember that the real work isn't sculpting your face or putting in endless hours at the gym — it's building the confidence to know your value was decided long before any ranking system existed. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Most men have a reason they can't take a break — not enough time, not enough money, or they'll get to it eventually — but every excuse is really just a way of saying work matters more than the people they're working to support. The truth is that most men spend their best years working to build a life for those around them, but in the process, miss out on the very life they're building. Stop sacrificing relationships for responsibilities and start interrupting the routines that are quietly costing you what matters most. Whether it's a timeshare presentation or a state park campsite, the goal isn't a lavish getaway — it's the memories, the presence, and the reminder that rest isn't laziness; it's recovery. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
When life gets chaotic, most fathers default to either martyrdom or victimhood — grinding themselves into the ground or surrendering to their circumstances — and both paths lead to burnout, bitterness, and broken relationships. This episode with JT and special guest, Chris Tyrrell, unpacks why shrewd margin management isn't a luxury but a prerequisite for showing up well for the people who need you most. Because the goal was never to be impressive — it's to make an impression that lasts. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fatherhood is a refining and revealing role. Whether you are a father or have yet to become one, the motives behind your decisions as you walk through family life will eventually surface for everyone to see. Today, JT brings Chris Tyrrell, an old podcasting buddy, back to the mic to share his experience going from the pinnacle of a live music career to a stay-at-home dad of four girls. The shared lessons in humility, motivations, and calling and will leave you asking important questions about who you are at home. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
In this roundtable episode with JT McCraw, Anthony Flemons, and Stephen Mansfield, the guys talk about upcoming pivots in the podcast, the roles each of them will play, and the what to expect from GreatMan in 2026 and beyond. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Holding a moderate, nuanced view of women is harder than the extremes — it's easier to antagonize or idolize than to see clearly. Women are susceptible to corruption, violence, betrayal, and anger—just like men are. When we stop expecting perfection from our complementary counterparts, we begin to see them for who they are: image-bearers of God. To do this, we must listen without defensiveness, lead without controlling, disagree without belittling, protect without possessing, and love without demanding. Join JT, Anthony, and Stephen for this powerful roundtable discussion about women. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
For most of ancient history, women were cast as treacherous and weakness-inducing — a view the Judeo-Christian tradition directly subverted by elevating women to authority, granting them enhanced rights, and honoring them as vessels of divine purpose. Though women have never held more cultural standing than they do today, the attitude toward them by unhealthy men still reeks of ancient prejudice; Today's young men are dating less, marrying less, and withdrawing from women at historic rates. This episode explores what's behind that retreat — and what healthy fatherhood has to do with whether boys ever learn to move toward women at all. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Is your situation really "complicated," or are you just morally compromised? Do you have a value system you live by, or do you prefer to float in the "complications?" Are you unwilling to let others call you on your decisions? How much information do you actually need to make a moral decision? All of these questions, and more, in this episode of the GreatMan Podcast with Anthony Flemons and JT McCraw. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
"It's complicated." It sounds thoughtful. It sounds nuanced. But it's really just a dodge. Men often avoid making moral decisions by employing what they think is an explanation, but is really a deflection. Most moral issues aren't actually that complex; we just don't want to pay the price that a clear answer would demand. In this episode, Stephen challenges you to uncomplicate your moral vision and discover how clarity of conviction leads to confidence in every area of your life. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
What happens to a man when he stops believing tomorrow can be better than today? Men over 55 make up 28% of suicide deaths despite being only 12% of the population — and at the core of that crisis is a loss of FutureVision. In this episode, JT and Anthony explore what it means to have a "why" big enough to sustain you, the role of faith and load-bearing friendships in keeping that vision alive, and why moral decisions and meaningful living both demand that you see beyond today. Vision has no age limit — but it does require the courage to act in the present like the future depends on it. I'm looking for a reason Roaming through the night to find My place in this world My place in this world Not a lot to lean on I need Your light to help me find My place in this world My place in this world - "My Place In This World," Michael W. Smith CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Every man has felt it — that slow, creeping emptiness that sets in when you've lost sight of where you're headed. For some men, this can be a death sentence. Conversely, when you have a clear picture of where you're going, your whole life starts moving toward it. It's time to stop drifting and start believing in the power of tomorrow. Don't let your potential die out. Stoke it with FutureVision. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
What are you willing to die for? Because the answer to that question shapes how you live every single day. This week, Anthony and JT look at Thomas — history's favorite doubter — and find something most men miss: a man who had counted the cost and was ready to pay it. Complete with a phone-a-theologian segment to settle a scriptural disagreement, this very candid conversation leaves nothing off the table, and furthers that point that conviction is only valuable when it's followed by commitment. Video: Friendship is Not Gay, Actually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAi3T4coh8g CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
You may be familiar with the age-old story from the Bible of “doubting Thomas,” but do you know about Thomas’ stunning response to Jesus about the death of his friend Lazarus? As we examine the life and character of Thomas, we see a man who was radically committed to his friends and his cause. Just as all of the apostles had to decide so many years ago, we must ask ourselves today: Who am I willing to lay my life down for? CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Preserving our stories passes on not only our memories, but our greatest victories and our boldest warnings. These moments—ordinary and extraordinary—carry the weight of identity, connection, and belonging simply by being remembered and shared. In this episode, Anthony and Producer Jonas talk about the importance of sharing our stories, not always for the sake of teaching, but for the sake of the stories themselves. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Story is how we absorb meaning—not just entertainment, but something that reaches deep into the soul and shapes who we become. Using concepts from his book, "Men on Fire," Stephen explores why heritage matters, how the stories of those who came before us fuel greatness in future generations, and why now is the time to write yours down. With tools like print-on-demand publishing more accessible than ever, you’ll be challenged to turn your family’s story into a lasting, tangible legacy. CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
In this episode, JT and Anthony take the conversation of courage from the situational to the relational. Courage is practiced in seemingly small ways, through daily acts like telling the truth, owning your mistakes, and setting boundaries. When you consistently choose discipline over comfort and show up even when you don’t feel like it, you’re preparing yourself for the moments that truly matter—because courage is contagious and forged in the everyday. If you want to become the kind of man who rises when it counts, it starts by asking: is this for my own good...or the greater good? CONNECT WITH GREATMAN: Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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