BetterMan Podcast

In this episode, we explore the life of Andrew, one of Jesus’ first disciples, and a man whose quiet faith had an extraordinary impact. Although Andrew is not mentioned as often as some of the other apostles, a consistent pattern appears throughout the Gospels: Andrew was always bringing people to Jesus.

 

After hearing John the Baptist identify Jesus as the Messiah, Andrew followed Jesus and then immediately went to find his brother, Simon Peter, saying, “We have found the Messiah.” Andrew’s first recorded act was introducing someone else to Jesus—a moment that would ultimately influence the ministry of Peter and the growth of the early church.

Featuring Chris Harper

In this powerful episode, we explore the transformative role fathers play in shaping the spiritual, emotional, and generational health of their families through a Christian worldview. “When Dads Lead, Families Change” examines how godly leadership within the home can create lasting impact—not through dominance or perfection, but through love, humility, consistency, and spiritual example.

 

Featuring Chris Harper

In this episode, we dive into the meaning and importance of Spirit-led parenting—raising children with intentionality, wisdom, grace, and guidance from God rather than relying solely on pressure, fear, or perfectionism. The conversation explores how parenting is not just about managing behavior, but about shaping hearts, nurturing identity, and creating a home rooted in faith and love.

 

Featuring Kyle Reno 

This episode explores Acts 13, showing how worship and consecration lead to clarity and mission. Using the "summit weight" metaphor, the speaker urges listeners to surrender what holds them back so God can use them.

Key themes include God asking for sacrifice before blessing, consecration bringing conflict and conviction, and mission flowing from worship. Practical invitations include a church residency and 21 days of prayer as steps toward obedience.

Featuring Tim Dunn

In this episode, we explore the theme of “Hiding from God” and how people often respond to guilt, shame, fear, and failure by pulling away from the very One who can heal them. Beginning with the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the podcast examines how humanity’s first reaction to sin was to hide from God. Even today, many people hide behind pride, busyness, addiction, religion, or silence, believing they are too broken or too far gone for God’s grace.

 

Featuring Josiah Jones 

In this episode, we dive into the powerful passage of John 2:16–25, where Jesus Christ cleanses the temple and reveals His passion for true worship. As merchants turned God’s house into a marketplace, Jesus responded with righteous anger, reminding everyone that worship is meant to be holy, sincere, and centered on God—not profit or performance. This moment challenges listeners to examine their own hearts and ask: Have distractions, greed, or routine replaced genuine devotion in our lives?

 

Featuring Mike Satterfield

In this episode, we explore why reading the Bible is one of the most important habits a believer can develop. The Bible is more than just a historical book—it is God’s living Word, filled with wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and truth for everyday life. Through Scripture, people learn more about God’s character, His promises, and His plan for their lives.

The episode discusses how regular Bible reading strengthens faith, provides direction during difficult times, and helps believers grow spiritually. Just as the body needs daily food, the soul needs spiritual nourishment. Reading the Bible daily helps renew the mind, build confidence in God, and guard against fear, temptation, and confusion.

 

Featuring Bryan Hurlbutt

Chris Harper, Chief Storyteller at BetterMan shares about the future of BetterMan. 

In this episode, we explore the powerful message behind Luke 14:28–30, where Jesus uses a simple but striking illustration: before building a tower, a wise person first sits down and calculates the cost to see if they can complete it. Otherwise, they risk laying a foundation and failing midway—becoming an object of ridicule.

This passage challenges listeners to think deeply about commitment, especially in the context of faith and discipleship. Jesus isn’t just speaking about construction—He’s pointing to the importance of intentionality and perseverance when choosing to follow Him. True discipleship isn’t impulsive or casual; it requires foresight, sacrifice, and a willingness to follow through even when the path becomes difficult.

Featuring Dr. Bryan Hurlbutt

Drawing from his memoir, Bury Me in a Dirty Suit, Kinder recounts what it was like to be inside the North Tower of the World Trade Center when the first plane struck. What began as a normal workday quickly turned into chaos, confusion, and a desperate fight for survival.

Listeners are taken step-by-step through Kinder’s harrowing escape—navigating smoke-filled stairwells, helping others along the way, and making life-or-death decisions under unimaginable pressure. His story isn’t just about survival, but about human instinct, resilience, and the quiet courage that emerges in moments of crisis.

 

Featuring Darin Kinder 

https://www.darinkinder.com/

At the BetterMan Champions Gathering 2026