The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com Helping Christian men reclaim biblical masculinity, leadership, and purpose through Christ. The Holistic Man Podcast helps you grow spiritually, mentally, and holistically while embracing the gifts and calling God has placed on your life. You’ll find meaningful conversations with pastors, leaders, and everyday men pursuing God's calling, along with short teachings and practical videos designed to help you grow in every area of life. Together we explore the pillars of holistic manhood: mantle, mandate, mission, mindset, mood, and might. Topics include biblical masculinity, Christian leadership, identity in Christ, purpose and calling, mental and emotional health for men, marriage, fatherhood, and legacy. Subscribe for conversations and teachings that equip you to lead with faith and conviction.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:31:00 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21419993/Copy_of_Holistic91v1h.png The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com 144 144 Fix the Leak or Keep Mopping | The Construction Part 1 Fix the Leak or Keep Mopping | The Construction Part 1 https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/fix-the-leak-or-keep-mopping-the-construction-part-1/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/fix-the-leak-or-keep-mopping-the-construction-part-1/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:31:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/76a8d013-2480-35ed-899a-2300a8b51c69 Most men spend years managing the symptoms of their thinking — fighting the same anxiety, the same insecurity, the same ceiling — without ever asking the most important question: Where did this belief come from? This is Part 1 of The Construction — the first tool in building a God-aligned, biblical mindset from the inside out. Before you can rebuild, you have to locate the source.

]]> Most men spend years managing the symptoms of their thinking — fighting the same anxiety, the same insecurity, the same ceiling — without ever asking the most important question: Where did this belief come from? This is Part 1 of The Construction — the first tool in building a God-aligned, biblical mindset from the inside out. Before you can rebuild, you have to locate the source.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 496 34 full Hearing What Others Miss: A Sound Engineer’s Journey to Becoming a Whole Man | James Sutton Hearing What Others Miss: A Sound Engineer’s Journey to Becoming a Whole Man | James Sutton https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/hearing-what-others-miss-a-sound-engineer-s-journey-to-becoming-a-whole-man-james-sutton/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/hearing-what-others-miss-a-sound-engineer-s-journey-to-becoming-a-whole-man-james-sutton/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/134cb277-b46e-391f-8f01-072772e0b118 In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, I sit down with James Sutton, an aspiring audio engineer, devoted husband, father, and man of faith, to discuss his journey of identity, purpose, and personal transformation. Growing up without a biblical father figure, James spent years searching for direction, validation, and belonging. Through music, faith, and life's challenges, he learned how to hear what others miss—not just in sound, but in his calling as a man, husband, and father.

]]> In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, I sit down with James Sutton, an aspiring audio engineer, devoted husband, father, and man of faith, to discuss his journey of identity, purpose, and personal transformation. Growing up without a biblical father figure, James spent years searching for direction, validation, and belonging. Through music, faith, and life's challenges, he learned how to hear what others miss—not just in sound, but in his calling as a man, husband, and father.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 4436 33 full The Enemy Wants Fathers To Quit The Enemy Wants Fathers To Quit https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-enemy-wants-fathers-to-quit/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-enemy-wants-fathers-to-quit/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/04dd526d-a4ba-34fd-a6dc-e573f2b3aef2 Being a father in today’s world is spiritual warfare.

This message is for every Christian father who feels tired, discouraged, or like he’s not doing enough.

As a divorced dad, I’ve had days where I felt like I was winning — and days where I felt like I was failing. But God showed me something powerful about fatherhood, spiritual leadership, and how the little things we do as dads are shaping our children more than we realize.

]]> Being a father in today’s world is spiritual warfare.

This message is for every Christian father who feels tired, discouraged, or like he’s not doing enough.

As a divorced dad, I’ve had days where I felt like I was winning — and days where I felt like I was failing. But God showed me something powerful about fatherhood, spiritual leadership, and how the little things we do as dads are shaping our children more than we realize.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 406 32 full The Boy You Never Got to Be Is Still Controlling You | Apostle Jabez Ball The Boy You Never Got to Be Is Still Controlling You | Apostle Jabez Ball https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-boy-you-never-got-to-be-is-still-controlling-you-apostle-jabez-ball/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-boy-you-never-got-to-be-is-still-controlling-you-apostle-jabez-ball/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/5001487d-b467-3bed-8b12-c1d7edbfd32b What happens when grown men are still carrying the wounds of little boys? In this deeply powerful episode of The Holistic Man Podcast, Jeffery C. Smith II sits down with Apostle Jabez Ball for an honest, prophetic, and transformational conversation about: • hidden pain in men • healing childhood wounds • pride, shame, and identity • mentorship and accountability • counseling and emotional healing • prophecy and the voice of God • spiritual warfare • becoming whole through Christ • and why so many men are silently hurting. This conversation goes beyond surface-level masculinity and dives into the heart of what it means to become a man healed by God instead of hardened by life.

]]> What happens when grown men are still carrying the wounds of little boys? In this deeply powerful episode of The Holistic Man Podcast, Jeffery C. Smith II sits down with Apostle Jabez Ball for an honest, prophetic, and transformational conversation about: • hidden pain in men • healing childhood wounds • pride, shame, and identity • mentorship and accountability • counseling and emotional healing • prophecy and the voice of God • spiritual warfare • becoming whole through Christ • and why so many men are silently hurting. This conversation goes beyond surface-level masculinity and dives into the heart of what it means to become a man healed by God instead of hardened by life.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 4840 31 full From Entitled to Entrusted: The Noble Mindset God Rewards From Entitled to Entrusted: The Noble Mindset God Rewards https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/from-entitled-to-entrusted-the-noble-mindset-god-rewards/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/from-entitled-to-entrusted-the-noble-mindset-god-rewards/#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 23:05:51 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/212b9ca8-1609-368f-8d88-70a9197957c6 In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast, we close out the TRAIN Framework with N = Noble — rising above Entitlement, Ego, and Retaliation. We also recap the full TRAIN series and introduce what's coming next: the Construction phase.

]]> In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast, we close out the TRAIN Framework with N = Noble — rising above Entitlement, Ego, and Retaliation. We also recap the full TRAIN series and introduce what's coming next: the Construction phase.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 725 30 full 38 YEARS LATER… HERE’S WHAT I LEARNED 38 YEARS LATER… HERE’S WHAT I LEARNED https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/38-years-later%e2%80%a6-here-s-what-i-learned/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/38-years-later%e2%80%a6-here-s-what-i-learned/#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/ae6b7c9b-3ced-3164-b2c5-207e3dddeec7 38 years later… and God is still faithful. This birthday reflection is more than a celebration. It’s a testimony. Over the last 3 decades, I’ve learned lessons about faith, healing, discipline, purpose, spiritual warfare, brotherhood, peace, leadership, grief, and becoming the man God created me to be.

]]> 38 years later… and God is still faithful. This birthday reflection is more than a celebration. It’s a testimony. Over the last 3 decades, I’ve learned lessons about faith, healing, discipline, purpose, spiritual warfare, brotherhood, peace, leadership, grief, and becoming the man God created me to be.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 564 29 full When Men Give God a Fresh Yes | DeMarcus Merritt, SR. When Men Give God a Fresh Yes | DeMarcus Merritt, SR. https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/when-men-give-god-a-fresh-yes-demarcus-merritt-sr/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/when-men-give-god-a-fresh-yes-demarcus-merritt-sr/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/7e169e7f-344d-304d-b874-6843172cd541 What does it mean to give God a fresh yes? Not your leftovers. Not expired praise. A full, surrendered, all-in yes — even when it costs you something. DeMarcus Merritt has lived this. From growing up without his father in Emporia, Virginia — to meeting him for the first time at 25. From walking away from God in college — to a Sallie Mae bill that brought him to his knees and back to the Lord. From losing his first daughter in 2014 — to trusting that God was never absent, just already in it with him.

]]> What does it mean to give God a fresh yes? Not your leftovers. Not expired praise. A full, surrendered, all-in yes — even when it costs you something. DeMarcus Merritt has lived this. From growing up without his father in Emporia, Virginia — to meeting him for the first time at 25. From walking away from God in college — to a Sallie Mae bill that brought him to his knees and back to the Lord. From losing his first daughter in 2014 — to trusting that God was never absent, just already in it with him.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 5511 28 full Your Private Thoughts Reveal Your Real Character Your Private Thoughts Reveal Your Real Character https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/your-private-thoughts-reveal-your-real-character/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/your-private-thoughts-reveal-your-real-character/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/d3b5471f-7776-3eb0-ac12-3dc135eb0f2b Your private thought life is not separate from your real life — it is building it. In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast, we continue the TRAIN Framework by exploring the letter I: Integral. That means clean motives, clean imagination, and integrity of the mind.

]]> Your private thought life is not separate from your real life — it is building it. In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast, we continue the TRAIN Framework by exploring the letter I: Integral. That means clean motives, clean imagination, and integrity of the mind.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 737 27 full Your Mindset Is Costing You More Than You Think Your Mindset Is Costing You More Than You Think https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/your-mindset-is-costing-you-more-than-you-think/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/your-mindset-is-costing-you-more-than-you-think/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/4742397c-f1f5-359f-8993-15da93af61c6 I’m going to be honest… I felt like I was losing my mind. But what I realized is— I wasn’t losing my mind in the way I thought… I was being confronted with the reality that my thinking was off. In this video, I open up about how avoiding my thoughts, my emotions, and my internal struggles caused me to mishandle something that actually mattered. Because of past wounds, hurt, and unresolved issues, I didn’t have the capacity to receive what God was trying to place in my life. And the truth is… it cost me. But through that loss, God showed me something powerful: You have to lose your mind… to gain the mind of Christ. We often think “losing our mind” means we’re breaking down—but what if it actually means we’re being rebuilt?

]]> I’m going to be honest… I felt like I was losing my mind. But what I realized is— I wasn’t losing my mind in the way I thought… I was being confronted with the reality that my thinking was off. In this video, I open up about how avoiding my thoughts, my emotions, and my internal struggles caused me to mishandle something that actually mattered. Because of past wounds, hurt, and unresolved issues, I didn’t have the capacity to receive what God was trying to place in my life. And the truth is… it cost me. But through that loss, God showed me something powerful: You have to lose your mind… to gain the mind of Christ. We often think “losing our mind” means we’re breaking down—but what if it actually means we’re being rebuilt?

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 832 26 full God Called Me to Build Men, Not Win Games | Tirrell McIver God Called Me to Build Men, Not Win Games | Tirrell McIver https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/god-called-me-to-build-men-not-win-games-tirrell-mciver/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/god-called-me-to-build-men-not-win-games-tirrell-mciver/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/277cd672-54d6-376e-a2a9-6f579a10acc6 What does it look like when a christian coach decides that winning games is secondary to winning lives? Tirrell McIver is an educator, football coach, and a man on assignment. In this conversation, he shares how God redirected his passion for football into a ministry, one player, one life at a time.This isn't a sports story. It's a story about what happens when a man of god stops chasing titles and starts building kingdom men.

]]> What does it look like when a christian coach decides that winning games is secondary to winning lives? Tirrell McIver is an educator, football coach, and a man on assignment. In this conversation, he shares how God redirected his passion for football into a ministry, one player, one life at a time.This isn't a sports story. It's a story about what happens when a man of god stops chasing titles and starts building kingdom men.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 4134 25 full My Father's Greatest Lessons | A Year After His Passing My Father's Greatest Lessons | A Year After His Passing https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/my-fathers-greatest-lessons-a-year-after-his-passing/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/my-fathers-greatest-lessons-a-year-after-his-passing/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/f919f75e-b6eb-3c72-b1d5-8a0e83b42cf6 Today marks one year since my dad transitioned into eternity, and I wanted to take this time to honor him. This video is a heartfelt tribute to his life, filled with personal reflections and cherished memories, highlighting our father-son relationship. It’s a reflection on the lessons, the love, and the legacy he left behind. My dad wasn’t just my father—he was my teacher, my leader, and one of the greatest examples of what it means to be a man of faith, strength, and presence.

]]> Today marks one year since my dad transitioned into eternity, and I wanted to take this time to honor him. This video is a heartfelt tribute to his life, filled with personal reflections and cherished memories, highlighting our father-son relationship. It’s a reflection on the lessons, the love, and the legacy he left behind. My dad wasn’t just my father—he was my teacher, my leader, and one of the greatest examples of what it means to be a man of faith, strength, and presence.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 513 24 full He Surrendered His Relationship and Got this Instead He Surrendered His Relationship and Got this Instead https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/he-surrendered-his-relationship-and-got-this-instead/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/he-surrendered-his-relationship-and-got-this-instead/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/d56da1db-f9cb-3e97-911a-3d8a718d7d62 He was in a 7-year relationship. Then God said, "This is not who I have for you, my son." What he did next changed everything. In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast, Karim Graves — poet, worshiper, behavior teacher, and husband — shares one of the most raw and courageous testimonies of obedience you'll hear. If you've ever wrestled with surrendering your plans to God — in your relationships, your calling, or your identity as a man — this conversation is for you.

]]> He was in a 7-year relationship. Then God said, "This is not who I have for you, my son." What he did next changed everything. In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast, Karim Graves — poet, worshiper, behavior teacher, and husband — shares one of the most raw and courageous testimonies of obedience you'll hear. If you've ever wrestled with surrendering your plans to God — in your relationships, your calling, or your identity as a man — this conversation is for you.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 4140 23 full This is the Real Reason Why Your Thoughts Don't Honor God This is the Real Reason Why Your Thoughts Don't Honor God https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/this-is-the-real-reason-why-your-thoughts-dont-honor-god/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/this-is-the-real-reason-why-your-thoughts-dont-honor-god/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/3c7c69ad-687c-365b-a6a4-c6f215ca1c23 Your thoughts aren't just private, they're a reflection. And God isn't just concerned with what you think… He's concerned with what your thoughts represent.

This is Part 3 of the TRAIN Your Mind series, a framework for biblical mental discipleship built for men who are serious about transformation.

]]> Your thoughts aren't just private, they're a reflection. And God isn't just concerned with what you think… He's concerned with what your thoughts represent.

This is Part 3 of the TRAIN Your Mind series, a framework for biblical mental discipleship built for men who are serious about transformation.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 369 22 full You Think These Thoughts Are Justified | They're Not You Think These Thoughts Are Justified | They're Not https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/you-think-these-thoughts-are-justified-theyre-not/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/you-think-these-thoughts-are-justified-theyre-not/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/4d19fb43-9142-34b0-aa68-8db2578c4850 We all experience those moments when a thought just doesn't feel right, yet it lingers. This video explores why we often let these "negative thoughts" persist, leading us to question our own thinking patterns. Discover how to identify and manage "intrusive thoughts" using the TRAIN framework, specifically the GATE phase, to prevent common "thinking errors". This approach helps you develop greater "self control" over your mental landscape. ⚔️

]]> We all experience those moments when a thought just doesn't feel right, yet it lingers. This video explores why we often let these "negative thoughts" persist, leading us to question our own thinking patterns. Discover how to identify and manage "intrusive thoughts" using the TRAIN framework, specifically the GATE phase, to prevent common "thinking errors". This approach helps you develop greater "self control" over your mental landscape. ⚔️

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 304 21 full Your Mind Is Under Attack And You Don't Even Know It Your Mind Is Under Attack And You Don't Even Know It https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/your-mind-is-under-attack-and-you-dont-even-know-it/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/your-mind-is-under-attack-and-you-dont-even-know-it/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/2c6e0c3e-754c-3677-a886-19e610ee321e Men, it's time to address what's silently weakening your mind every day. We dive into 1 Peter 5:8, exploring the true "word meaning" of "sober" beyond just abstaining from alcohol to maintaining a "clear your mind" and "christian discipline". This "biblical teaching" is vital for your "spiritual growth" and for confronting the spiritual warfare that seeks to cloud your judgment. ⚔️

]]> Men, it's time to address what's silently weakening your mind every day. We dive into 1 Peter 5:8, exploring the true "word meaning" of "sober" beyond just abstaining from alcohol to maintaining a "clear your mind" and "christian discipline". This "biblical teaching" is vital for your "spiritual growth" and for confronting the spiritual warfare that seeks to cloud your judgment. ⚔️

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 88 20 full Give me 55 seconds...and I'll show you how to stop believing every thought. Give me 55 seconds...and I'll show you how to stop believing every thought. https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/give-me-55-secondsand-ill-show-you-how-to-stop-believing-every-thought/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/give-me-55-secondsand-ill-show-you-how-to-stop-believing-every-thought/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/72680173-b157-3a84-bb67-b1d310ca0d4f Your mind is a battlefield and most men were never taught how to fight. This is your 60-second guide to train your mind with truth. Not willpower. Not hustle. Truth. Romans 12:2 gives you the process. Jesus gives you the promise in John 8:32. Together, they change how you think and how you lead. The move is simple: When a thought hits, ask yourself, "Is this true?" If it isn't, reject it. You are not broken. You are becoming. 📖 Open your Bible today. The truth that sets you free is already in your hands.

]]> Your mind is a battlefield and most men were never taught how to fight. This is your 60-second guide to train your mind with truth. Not willpower. Not hustle. Truth. Romans 12:2 gives you the process. Jesus gives you the promise in John 8:32. Together, they change how you think and how you lead. The move is simple: When a thought hits, ask yourself, "Is this true?" If it isn't, reject it. You are not broken. You are becoming. 📖 Open your Bible today. The truth that sets you free is already in your hands.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 54 19 full From Occult to Biblical Manhood ft. Pastor Paul Rickard From Occult to Biblical Manhood ft. Pastor Paul Rickard https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/from-occult-to-biblical-manhood-pastor-paul-rickard/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/from-occult-to-biblical-manhood-pastor-paul-rickard/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/13b36a98-0f02-306d-b33b-c47afb9fca8d What does it really take for a man to move from darkness into true biblical manhood?

In this powerful episode of The Holistic Man, we sit down with Paul Rickard — U.S. military veteran, church planter, business owner, and co-senior leader of Citadel Ministries.

Paul’s journey is not a typical church story.

After walking away from God, diving into the occult and New Age practices, and battling anger and disillusionment, he experienced a radical encounter that changed everything. Today, he is passionate about restoring biblical discipleship and calling men back to spiritual leadership.

If you’ve ever questioned what biblical manhood truly means… If you believe men are being underdeveloped in the modern church… If you want to grow as a disciple of Jesus…

This episode is for you.

]]> What does it really take for a man to move from darkness into true biblical manhood?

In this powerful episode of The Holistic Man, we sit down with Paul Rickard — U.S. military veteran, church planter, business owner, and co-senior leader of Citadel Ministries.

Paul’s journey is not a typical church story.

After walking away from God, diving into the occult and New Age practices, and battling anger and disillusionment, he experienced a radical encounter that changed everything. Today, he is passionate about restoring biblical discipleship and calling men back to spiritual leadership.

If you’ve ever questioned what biblical manhood truly means…
If you believe men are being underdeveloped in the modern church…
If you want to grow as a disciple of Jesus…

This episode is for you.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 4557 16 full How to Train your Mind in 2026 How to Train your Mind in 2026 https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/how-to-train-your-mind-in-2026/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/how-to-train-your-mind-in-2026/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/3cc4b3b4-a398-35bc-acc6-8446384e4b0c Not every thought you have is true. If you don’t train your mind, your mind will train you. In this episode, I break down a biblical method to control your thoughts using Philippians 4:8 and what I call the TRAIN framework. This is a practical guide to mental discipleship — learning how to renew your mind, stop negative thought spirals, and build spiritual discipline daily. If you’ve struggled with: • Negative thoughts • Insecurity or comparison • Shame or temptation • Overthinking • Lack of mental control This teaching will show you how to: ✔ Take every thought captive ✔ Renew your mind biblically ✔ Filter thoughts through Scripture ✔ Rewire old mental patterns ✔ Build mental authority as a Christian man

]]> Not every thought you have is true. If you don’t train your mind, your mind will train you. In this episode, I break down a biblical method to control your thoughts using Philippians 4:8 and what I call the TRAIN framework. This is a practical guide to mental discipleship — learning how to renew your mind, stop negative thought spirals, and build spiritual discipline daily. If you’ve struggled with: • Negative thoughts • Insecurity or comparison • Shame or temptation • Overthinking • Lack of mental control This teaching will show you how to: ✔ Take every thought captive ✔ Renew your mind biblically ✔ Filter thoughts through Scripture ✔ Rewire old mental patterns ✔ Build mental authority as a Christian man

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 935 18 full What were you thinking? The Battle for a Man's Mind What were you thinking? The Battle for a Man's Mind https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/what-were-you-thinking-the-battle-for-a-mans-mind/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/what-were-you-thinking-the-battle-for-a-mans-mind/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:15:00 -0400 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/ad87a121-5089-30f1-9a3a-8f7f16902d38 Who is controlling your thoughts? In today’s world filled with anxiety, comparison, temptation, and distraction, Christian men are losing the battle of the mind silently. But Scripture teaches that real transformation begins with renewing your mind. “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” — Proverbs 23:7 In this powerful message for Christian men, we break down: How your thoughts shape your identity What the Bible says about renewing your mind (Romans 12:2) How to take every thought captive (2 Corinthians 10:5) What it means to have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16) How to experience perfect peace by setting your mind on God (Isaiah 26:3) A biblical mental framework from Philippians 4:8 If you want to develop mental discipline, overcome negative thoughts, and live as a Spirit-governed man, this message is for you. The mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. (Romans 8:6) It’s time to guard your mind. Train your thoughts. Walk in authority.

]]> Who is controlling your thoughts? In today’s world filled with anxiety, comparison, temptation, and distraction, Christian men are losing the battle of the mind silently. But Scripture teaches that real transformation begins with renewing your mind. “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” — Proverbs 23:7 In this powerful message for Christian men, we break down: How your thoughts shape your identity What the Bible says about renewing your mind (Romans 12:2) How to take every thought captive (2 Corinthians 10:5) What it means to have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16) How to experience perfect peace by setting your mind on God (Isaiah 26:3) A biblical mental framework from Philippians 4:8 If you want to develop mental discipline, overcome negative thoughts, and live as a Spirit-governed man, this message is for you. The mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. (Romans 8:6) It’s time to guard your mind. Train your thoughts. Walk in authority.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 780 17 full You Need Jesus and a Therapist — And Here’s Why ft. Cameron Stokes You Need Jesus and a Therapist — And Here’s Why ft. Cameron Stokes https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/you-need-jesus-and-a-therapist-%e2%80%94-and-here-s-why-ft-cameron-stokes/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/you-need-jesus-and-a-therapist-%e2%80%94-and-here-s-why-ft-cameron-stokes/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/7f1bb3f0-e7ad-33b4-a4c2-7cd8d37c6c41 Christian men are taught to pray, provide, and push through but rarely taught how to process pain. In this episode of The Holistic Man: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, we unpack why emotional health, biblical discipleship, and therapy are not in conflict.

Cameron Stokes shares his journey from cultural Christianity to intentional faith, leadership in men’s ministry, and why vulnerability is strength not weakness. We talk about grief, anger, isolation, brotherhood, and the truth many men avoid:

You need Jesus. And sometimes, you need a therapist too.

This episode addresses:

  • Christian men and mental health
  • Faith and therapy
  • Why men struggle with vulnerability
  • Emotional healing for men
  • Building healthy men’s ministry
  • Biblical masculinity and leadership
  • How to grow spiritually and emotionally

If you’re a husband, father, leader, or man trying to grow in Christ but feeling stuck internally, this conversation will challenge and equip you.

]]> Christian men are taught to pray, provide, and push through but rarely taught how to process pain. In this episode of The Holistic Man: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, we unpack why emotional health, biblical discipleship, and therapy are not in conflict.

Cameron Stokes shares his journey from cultural Christianity to intentional faith, leadership in men’s ministry, and why vulnerability is strength not weakness. We talk about grief, anger, isolation, brotherhood, and the truth many men avoid:

You need Jesus.
And sometimes, you need a therapist too.

This episode addresses:

  • Christian men and mental health
  • Faith and therapy
  • Why men struggle with vulnerability
  • Emotional healing for men
  • Building healthy men’s ministry
  • Biblical masculinity and leadership
  • How to grow spiritually and emotionally

If you’re a husband, father, leader, or man trying to grow in Christ but feeling stuck internally, this conversation will challenge and equip you.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 3813 15 full Confidence vs Cocky: Which Kind of Man Are You? Confidence vs Cocky: Which Kind of Man Are You? https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/confidence-vs-cocky-which-kind-of-man-are-you-the-holistic-man-podcast/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/confidence-vs-cocky-which-kind-of-man-are-you-the-holistic-man-podcast/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:15:00 -0400 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/649a0704-6364-316e-9540-b14436b9ab2c Most men think they’re confident. But most men have never been taught the difference between confidence and cockiness.

In this episode of The Holistic Man, we break down:

• What cockiness really is (and why the Bible warns about pride)

• How comparison quietly builds insecurity

• Why approval-seeking destroys masculine authority

• What real biblical confidence looks like

• How to become bold without becoming arrogant

So which one are you building?

If you’ve ever struggled with pride, insecurity, comparison, ego, or needing approval, this message is for you.

]]> Most men think they’re confident. But most men have never been taught the difference between confidence and cockiness.

In this episode of The Holistic Man, we break down:

• What cockiness really is (and why the Bible warns about pride)

• How comparison quietly builds insecurity

• Why approval-seeking destroys masculine authority

• What real biblical confidence looks like

• How to become bold without becoming arrogant

So which one are you building?

If you’ve ever struggled with pride, insecurity, comparison, ego, or needing approval, this message is for you.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 550 14 full The Lies I Believed About Identity as a Christian Man The Lies I Believed About Identity as a Christian Man https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-lies-i-believed-about-identity-as-a-christian-man/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-lies-i-believed-about-identity-as-a-christian-man/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:25:43 -0400 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/12e83f07-a913-3140-a262-b8954792cb0e Are you a Christian man struggling with identity? In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast, I share the three biggest lies I believed about identity and how finding my identity in Christ completely changed my life. Many Christian men tie their worth to achievement, independence, or their past mistakes. But biblical masculinity teaches something different. 

]]> Are you a Christian man struggling with identity? In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast, I share the three biggest lies I believed about identity and how finding my identity in Christ completely changed my life. Many Christian men tie their worth to achievement, independence, or their past mistakes. But biblical masculinity teaches something different. 

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 797 13 full Men on Fire ft. Apostle Clayton Anderson Men on Fire ft. Apostle Clayton Anderson https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/men-on-fire-ft-apostle-clayton-anderson/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/men-on-fire-ft-apostle-clayton-anderson/#comments Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0400 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/cbdbd552-dd0e-3951-8950-38330aea6e72 In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Clayton Phillip Anderson — a revivalist at heart whose life is marked by a deep passion for seeing the restoration of the manifested sons of God rise up in the Church. For Clayton, a move of God isn’t just something he talks about — it’s his life’s mission. Having preached the Gospel since the age of 14, Clayton has witnessed the supernatural power of God firsthand. His testimony leaves no room for doubt: God is alive, God is moving, and God is still performing miracles today. This conversation is filled with faith, fire, and encouragement for men hungry for revival and authentic relationship with God.

]]> In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Clayton Phillip Anderson — a revivalist at heart whose life is marked by a deep passion for seeing the restoration of the manifested sons of God rise up in the Church. For Clayton, a move of God isn’t just something he talks about — it’s his life’s mission. Having preached the Gospel since the age of 14, Clayton has witnessed the supernatural power of God firsthand. His testimony leaves no room for doubt: God is alive, God is moving, and God is still performing miracles today. This conversation is filled with faith, fire, and encouragement for men hungry for revival and authentic relationship with God.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 4241 12 full The Kingmaker ft.Pastor Trevón Gross, Jr. The Kingmaker ft.Pastor Trevón Gross, Jr. https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-kingmaker-ftpastor-trevon-gross-jr/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-kingmaker-ftpastor-trevon-gross-jr/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0400 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/c894b12a-df7b-34d0-b249-34cb4a74664a In this episode, we’re joined by Trevón Gross Jr., a husband, father, speaker, author, and leader passionate about equipping others to step boldly into the life they are called to live. With experience spanning ministry, business, and leadership, Trevón has dedicated his life to empowering individuals to rise above fear, embrace their calling, and build purpose-driven lives rooted in faith and intentionality. His insight brings both wisdom and challenge for anyone ready to grow into the fullness of who God created them to be. This conversation will encourage you to confront fear, walk in confidence, and pursue purpose with clarity and conviction.

]]> In this episode, we’re joined by Trevón Gross Jr., a husband, father, speaker, author, and leader passionate about equipping others to step boldly into the life they are called to live. With experience spanning ministry, business, and leadership, Trevón has dedicated his life to empowering individuals to rise above fear, embrace their calling, and build purpose-driven lives rooted in faith and intentionality. His insight brings both wisdom and challenge for anyone ready to grow into the fullness of who God created them to be. This conversation will encourage you to confront fear, walk in confidence, and pursue purpose with clarity and conviction.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 4640 11 full Faithful in Every Season ft. Jeremiah Bligen Faithful in Every Season ft. Jeremiah Bligen https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/faithful-in-every-season-ft-jeremiah-bligen/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/faithful-in-every-season-ft-jeremiah-bligen/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0400 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/454c6dcf-a970-3d96-bb50-6d78fc2e521a In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, we sit down with Jeremiah Bligen — a gifted artist from Johns Island, South Carolina, known for merging biblical truth with real-life experiences through his music. Jeremiah is committed to producing conviction-filled content that points listeners toward hope, faith, love, and devotion. Inspired by the sounds of 90s/2000s hip-hop, rock, R&B, gospel, and the spirituals his grandfather sang, he blends rapping, singing, songwriting, and production to create a sound that is uniquely his own.

]]> In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, we sit down with Jeremiah Bligen — a gifted artist from Johns Island, South Carolina, known for merging biblical truth with real-life experiences through his music. Jeremiah is committed to producing conviction-filled content that points listeners toward hope, faith, love, and devotion. Inspired by the sounds of 90s/2000s hip-hop, rock, R&B, gospel, and the spirituals his grandfather sang, he blends rapping, singing, songwriting, and production to create a sound that is uniquely his own.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 4432 10 full The Smith Legacy ft. James W. Smith, II The Smith Legacy ft. James W. Smith, II https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-smith-legacy-ft-james-w-smith-ii/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-smith-legacy-ft-james-w-smith-ii/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0400 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/609dfff3-1f53-3db5-a36d-fc074da5f098 In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, my guest is not only a man of excellence and impact, but also family—my cousin, James W. Smith,II: a proud carrier of the Smith name and legacy.

James is a husband, leader, minister, musician, and man who carries both family legacy and Kingdom legacy with honor.

Join us for this powerful conversation on faith, leadership, and legacy.

]]> In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, my guest is not only a man of excellence and impact, but also family—my cousin, James W. Smith,II: a proud carrier of the Smith name and legacy.

James is a husband, leader, minister, musician, and man who carries both family legacy and Kingdom legacy with honor.

Join us for this powerful conversation on faith, leadership, and legacy.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 5203 9 full Kingdom Plant ft: AJ Hall Kingdom Plant ft: AJ Hall https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/kingdom-plant-in-the-world-not-of-it-ft-aj-hall/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/kingdom-plant-in-the-world-not-of-it-ft-aj-hall/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0400 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/0da84692-b4ee-3ca2-9bcc-b4efabb5f6ba In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, we’re joined by AJ Hall, a man whose life is a testimony of creativity fully surrendered to Christ. He describes himself simply as “a man striving to serve the Lord with the utmost obedience,” and his journey reflects that heart.

Saved at the young age of seven, licensed as a minister at eighteen, and ordained at twenty-five, AJ’s walk with God has been steady and Spirit-led. But beyond the pulpit, he’s a gifted creative, an anointed spoken word artist and poet whose words carry power and conviction. You may have seen him on Season 5 of Verses & Flow, where his artistry left an unforgettable mark.

He’s also the author of Situationships, a powerful relationship and poetry book, and the producer, writer, and lead of a web series that merges faith, art, and storytelling. Yet, above all, AJ cherishes his most important roles: husband and father.

This episode is a deep dive into faith, creativity, obedience, and the beauty of using your gifts to glorify God.

]]> In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, we’re joined by AJ Hall, a man whose life is a testimony of creativity fully surrendered to Christ. He describes himself simply as “a man striving to serve the Lord with the utmost obedience,” and his journey reflects that heart.

Saved at the young age of seven, licensed as a minister at eighteen, and ordained at twenty-five, AJ’s walk with God has been steady and Spirit-led. But beyond the pulpit, he’s a gifted creative, an anointed spoken word artist and poet whose words carry power and conviction. You may have seen him on Season 5 of Verses & Flow, where his artistry left an unforgettable mark.

He’s also the author of Situationships, a powerful relationship and poetry book, and the producer, writer, and lead of a web series that merges faith, art, and storytelling. Yet, above all, AJ cherishes his most important roles: husband and father.

This episode is a deep dive into faith, creativity, obedience, and the beauty of using your gifts to glorify God.

]]> Dr. Jeffery C. Smith, II false No 4584 8 full The Power of Simplicity ft. Mario Martinez The Power of Simplicity ft. Mario Martinez https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-fear-of-the-lord/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-fear-of-the-lord/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0400 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/3725adbc-8dca-37f8-acb5-60d58df34dd7 In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, we’re joined by Mario Martinez — CEO, business coach, and host of The Unbound Podcast.

Mario shares powerful insight on faith, leadership, and what it means to build a marriage and legacy on the foundation of Christ. 

He reminds us that true fulfillment isn’t found in success alone but in walking in the fear of the Lord.

 

]]> In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, we’re joined by Mario Martinez — CEO, business coach, and host of The Unbound Podcast.

Mario shares powerful insight on faith, leadership, and what it means to build a marriage and legacy on the foundation of Christ. 

He reminds us that true fulfillment isn’t found in success alone but in walking in the fear of the Lord.

 

]]> The Holistic Man Podcast false No 4381 7 full Las Vegas' Finest ft. King Codi Las Vegas' Finest ft. King Codi https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/las-vegas-finest/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/las-vegas-finest/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/a54e04fd-a445-3e03-8fc2-cbdb088d4b99 In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, we’re joined by Codi Fernandez — a Las Vegas native, creative, and multi-talented artist known by his moniker King Codi. Codi is a musician, actor, and graphic artist with a unique gift for merging creativity and faith. As the host of the podcast To The Point, he creates space for real conversations about God, anime, and life—blending depth, humor, and authenticity in every dialogue. From music studios to faith discussions, King Codi brings an artistic fire and spiritual insight that challenges listeners to think deeper, create freely, and live purposefully.

]]> In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, we’re joined by Codi Fernandez — a Las Vegas native, creative, and multi-talented artist known by his moniker King Codi. Codi is a musician, actor, and graphic artist with a unique gift for merging creativity and faith. As the host of the podcast To The Point, he creates space for real conversations about God, anime, and life—blending depth, humor, and authenticity in every dialogue. From music studios to faith discussions, King Codi brings an artistic fire and spiritual insight that challenges listeners to think deeper, create freely, and live purposefully.

]]> The Holistic Man Podcast false No 4183 6 full Devoted to God, Family & Purpose ft. Pastor Brad Milks Devoted to God, Family & Purpose ft. Pastor Brad Milks https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/devoted-to-god-family-purpose-ft-pastor-brad-milks/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/devoted-to-god-family-purpose-ft-pastor-brad-milks/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/d8fbfdd4-77a8-3051-b68e-7f3e40e98b59 In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, we sit down with Pastor Brad Milks of First Presbyterian Church in Eden, NC.

]]> In this episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, we sit down with Pastor Brad Milks of First Presbyterian Church in Eden, NC.

]]> The Holistic Man Podcast false No 4590 5 full 39 Years of Marriage | What My Parents Taught Me About Love 39 Years of Marriage | What My Parents Taught Me About Love https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-man-love-that-lasts/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-man-love-that-lasts/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:16:18 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/f78bd542-e291-3992-9ce0-404ca644c0d8 On this special episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, I get the incredible honor of sitting down with my parents, Jeffery and Lillie Smith, to talk about life, love, and the lessons they’ve learned from 39 years of marriage for the last time on this podcast. We laugh, we reflect, and we talk honestly about what it’s taken to build a marriage that lasts. From their early days of figuring things out together to the challenges that tested their faith and the love that held them together, they share what they’ve learned about commitment, grace, forgiveness, and fighting for each other when life gets hard. Their story is rich with wisdom, not just about marriage, but about walking with God, raising a family, and staying grounded through every season. Whether you’re single, married, divorced, or somewhere in between, this conversation will leave you encouraged and full of hope.

]]> On this special episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, I get the incredible honor of sitting down with my parents, Jeffery and Lillie Smith, to talk about life, love, and the lessons they’ve learned from 39 years of marriage for the last time on this podcast. We laugh, we reflect, and we talk honestly about what it’s taken to build a marriage that lasts. From their early days of figuring things out together to the challenges that tested their faith and the love that held them together, they share what they’ve learned about commitment, grace, forgiveness, and fighting for each other when life gets hard. Their story is rich with wisdom, not just about marriage, but about walking with God, raising a family, and staying grounded through every season. Whether you’re single, married, divorced, or somewhere in between, this conversation will leave you encouraged and full of hope.

]]> The Holistic Man Podcast false No 6087 4 full This Is What a Daughter Asks Her Father This Is What a Daughter Asks Her Father https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-man-fathers-day-episode/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-man-fathers-day-episode/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:04:05 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/948448b0-42a3-3d92-b96f-f1f6d4dbe03f This Father’s Day, we’re flipping the script! On this heartfelt and joy-filled episode of The Holistic Man: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, I’m honored to be interviewed by a very special guest host—my daughter—as she makes her podcasting debut. In this candid and light-hearted conversation, she asks the questions, I share the answers, and together we laugh, reflect, and make memories. From silly stories to sentimental moments, this episode is full of warmth, wisdom, and the beauty of fatherhood through a child's eyes. Whether you're a dad, a daughter, or someone who loves meaningful family moments, this episode will bless you. Join us as we celebrate legacy, laughter, and the unbreakable bond between father and child.

]]> This Father’s Day, we’re flipping the script! On this heartfelt and joy-filled episode of The Holistic Man: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, I’m honored to be interviewed by a very special guest host—my daughter—as she makes her podcasting debut. In this candid and light-hearted conversation, she asks the questions, I share the answers, and together we laugh, reflect, and make memories. From silly stories to sentimental moments, this episode is full of warmth, wisdom, and the beauty of fatherhood through a child's eyes. Whether you're a dad, a daughter, or someone who loves meaningful family moments, this episode will bless you. Join us as we celebrate legacy, laughter, and the unbreakable bond between father and child.

]]> The Holistic Man Podcast false No 1147 3 full My Mother on Faith, Mentorship, and Her Greatest Gift My Mother on Faith, Mentorship, and Her Greatest Gift https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-man-mothers-day-2025-episode/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-holistic-man-mothers-day-2025-episode/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:53:40 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/d337fbf3-ee45-3cf0-9b2e-22a8f1474ee8 On this special Mother’s Day episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, I am honored to sit down with my mother, Lillie Smith, a woman who embodies the wisdom, grace, and strength of a Titus 2 woman. As a mother, mentor, and pillar of faith, she shares her journey of godly womanhood, the lessons she’s passed down through generations, and the power of a mother’s influence in shaping strong families and communities. Whether you’re a mother, a daughter, or someone who has been blessed by the wisdom of a mother figure, this conversation is filled with timeless encouragement and inspiration you don’t want to miss!

]]> On this special Mother’s Day episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, I am honored to sit down with my mother, Lillie Smith, a woman who embodies the wisdom, grace, and strength of a Titus 2 woman. As a mother, mentor, and pillar of faith, she shares her journey of godly womanhood, the lessons she’s passed down through generations, and the power of a mother’s influence in shaping strong families and communities. Whether you’re a mother, a daughter, or someone who has been blessed by the wisdom of a mother figure, this conversation is filled with timeless encouragement and inspiration you don’t want to miss!

]]> The Holistic Man Podcast false No 6449 2 full Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts | My Father's 65 Years of Wisdom Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts | My Father's 65 Years of Wisdom https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-title-of-holistic_man_ep_1-audio5ykvl/ https://theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-title-of-holistic_man_ep_1-audio5ykvl/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:42:43 -0300 theholisticmanpodcast.podbean.com/a0f4bb29-ad67-3b13-8d1f-63cca024b401 In this first episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, I sit down with my father, Jeffery Smith Sr., to talk about life lessons, biblical masculinity, leadership, fatherhood, and building a lasting legacy. With over six decades of lived experience, he shares powerful wisdom on what it truly means to be a holistic man — a man grounded in faith, purpose, resilience, and strong character. We discuss personal growth for men, navigating life’s challenges, leading your family, overcoming adversity, and leaving an impact that lasts beyond your lifetime. If you are a young man seeking direction, a father striving to lead well, or someone pursuing purpose-driven living, this conversation offers practical advice and timeless insight on manhood, spiritual growth, and leadership in today’s world.

]]> In this first episode of The Holistic Man Podcast: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Gifts, I sit down with my father, Jeffery Smith Sr., to talk about life lessons, biblical masculinity, leadership, fatherhood, and building a lasting legacy. With over six decades of lived experience, he shares powerful wisdom on what it truly means to be a holistic man — a man grounded in faith, purpose, resilience, and strong character. We discuss personal growth for men, navigating life’s challenges, leading your family, overcoming adversity, and leaving an impact that lasts beyond your lifetime. If you are a young man seeking direction, a father striving to lead well, or someone pursuing purpose-driven living, this conversation offers practical advice and timeless insight on manhood, spiritual growth, and leadership in today’s world.

]]> The Holistic Man Podcast false No 3683 1 full