Brotherhood Forged: A Christian Men’s Podcast on Faith, Fatherhood & Leadership
Brotherhood Forged is a Christian men’s podcast for those who refuse to drift. Hosted by Joey Koontz and Paul Bengel, this show is about faith, fatherhood, leadership, and living with discipline in a world that pulls men off course. Each week, Joey and Paul bring raw conversations, Biblical truth, and practical steps to help you sharpen your faith, mindset, marriage, and legacy. From the struggles of temptation and self-doubt to the victories of becoming a man of integrity, this podcast is a call to rise up and live as God intended. Inside the Brotherhood, you’ll discover: Weekly encouragement rooted in God’s Word. Real talk on marriage, fatherhood, and relationships. Tools for discipline and mindset to stay consistent and strong. Stories of faith and resilience to remind you you’re not alone. Whether you’re searching for Biblical masculinity, Christian leadership, or simply a brotherhood of men pursuing Jesus, this podcast will challenge and encourage you to step into your calling. Join the movement. Iron sharpens iron. Don’t walk alone.
Episodes
Welcome to Brotherhood Forged, a podcast built for men who refuse to stay stuck.
In Episode 83 (Part 1), Joey sits down with his longtime friend, brother in Christ, and pastor Lamar Ferrell for the opening segment of a deeply honest conversation centered around Lamar’s book, The Dirty BIG Secret.
📖 The Dirty BIG Secret is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at pai...
What if the way we’ve done Christmas for years has actually pushed Jesus to the margins?
In Episode 82 of Brotherhood Forged, Joey, Paul, and Caleb talk honestly about how easy it is for men to get swept up in shopping, travel, kids’ schedules, and family drama—and completely miss the heart of Christmas: Jesus Himself.
They share real stories from their child...
Episode 81: Christian Men’s 2025 Wrap-Up — Marriage, Isolation, Gratitude & Becoming a Godly Husband
In Episode 81 of the Brotherhood Forged Podcast, we close out 2025 with a powerful wrap-up of the last four weeks of relationship-focused content for Christian men.
This episode brings together the most important lessons from our recent series — lessons every man needs if he wants stronger relationships, deeper faith, and leadership that lasts.
We dive into:
...In this episode, we break down what it truly means to love your wife the way Christ loves the church. We talk Ephesians 5, sacrificial love, realistic marriage expectations, conflict, growth, and becoming the kind of man who can lead, serve, and love with Christ-like purpose. Whether you’re single, dating, or married, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.
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Caleb officially joins Paul and Joey as a full-time co-host, bringing new structure, energy, and clarity to the mission of Brotherhood Forged. In this episode, the guys dive deep into a theme every husband and father needs to master:
Grace Over Grit in MarriageRooted in 1 Peter 3:7, this conversation unpacks how men often rely on grit—fixing, pushing, forcing solutions—when what their marriages actually need is grace, compassion, ...
What if the distance in your marriage isn’t coming from big blowups… but from the little things that stopped being seen?
In this episode of the Brotherhood Forged Podcast, Paul, Joey, and Caleb unpack how unnoticed daily acts and a lack of expressed gratitude slowly create emotional drift, resentment, and isolation in marriage and family.
We walk through a po...
Isolation hits hard this time of year. The holidays bring joy for some, but for many men, it triggers loneliness, disconnection, stress, and the silent battle of keeping everything bottled up.
In Episode 77, Joey, Paul, and Caleb break down why isolation is so common among men, especially during the holiday season, and what it actually takes to break free from it. This is a real, raw, fai...
In this week’s episode of the Brotherhood Forged Podcast, Joey, Paul, and new co-host Caleb Clapp dive deep into a question every man wrestles with — “Where does my worth really come from?”
From cultural expectations and career pressure to faith, family, and identity, this unscripted conversation gets real about how men define value in today’s world. Caleb shares his journey of leaving th...
Just because you can’t see the harvest yet doesn’t mean God isn’t working beneath the surface. In Episode 75, we unpack patience, discipline, journaling, fitness structure, and why quiet faithfulness matters when results feel slow—at home, at work, and in your walk with Jesus.
SCRIPTURE
Galatians 6:9 — “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if ...
In Episode 74 of Brotherhood Forged, hosts Joey and Paul sit down with Geoff Bratsberg—a husband, father, and member of the Brotherhood Forged community—whose journey from addiction and pride to purpose and faith will inspire every man who listens.
Geoff opens up about the painful seasons that refined him, the lessons he’s learned in marriage and fatherhood, and how God used community to ...
In this unscripted conversation, Joey and Paul share where the Brotherhood Forged community is headed and why they’ve chosen authenticity over polish. They unpack the weekly call structure, discipleship focus, book track, daily challenges, transparent pricing with no upsells, and a future 10% give-back vision. If you’re a man ready for real growth in faith, leadership, and accountability—this one’s for you.
Ever had someone just go off on you for no reason? The real strength isn’t in clapping back — it’s in staying grounded. 💪
In this episode, Richie and Paul break down what it means to walk in the superpower of not taking things personally. Drawing from The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, plus Colossians 3:3 and Proverbs 19:11, they talk about how true confidence and peace come from kn...
This one cuts deep, brothers. In today’s episode of Brotherhood Forged, we tackle one of the most challenging calls in scripture:
👉 “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” (Ephesians 5:25)
That means love that is sacrificial, patient, and selfless—not driven by pride, ego, or selfish ambition. We unpack what ...
Most men don’t fail because they lack ability. They fail because they stop believing results will come. In this episode, Paul and Joey break down why belief fuels discipline, how to avoid the “all-or-nothing” trap in fitness and life, and why showing up—especially when it’s hard—is the difference maker.
Scripture: Mark 9:23 — “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
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Motivation fades. Commitment endures. ⚔️
In this Daily Forged episode, Paul and Joey tackle one of the biggest traps men fall into: waiting until we “feel like it.” The truth? Feelings are fickle. If you wait on motivation, you’ll stall out. But when you take action first — whether it’s working out, praying, or leading your family — motivation follows.
📜 Scr...
Ep. 68 | Guarding Your Inputs: Why What You Consume Shapes Who You Become
“Garbage in, garbage out. Wisdom in, wisdom out.” What you allow into your life will eventually shape what comes out of you.
In this Daily Forged episode, Paul and Joey unpack:
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Why discipline is not just about what you do, but what you consume
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How neg...
The world feels divided, and as Christians, it’s easy to get caught in the noise. In this episode, Joey and Paul unpack how to hold firm to biblical truth while living with compassion. From Romans 12:18 to John 15:13, they explore conviction vs. cultural “love,” and challenge us to choose peace over outrage.
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Feeling drained? This week Paul and Joey keep it raw and honest — no script, just real talk about what to do when the next rep feels impossible. We dig into discipline over feelings, non-negotiables, why you show up even when you don’t want to, and how the small, hard days compound into the man you become.
What you’ll hear in this episode
0:00 Intro — no script, just reality
...🔥 Brotherhood Forged — Episode [#]: Speak Life: Your Kids Are Listening
Short summary: Ever call yourself “stupid” after messing up? Your kids are listening. In this episode Paul and the team unpack how the stories we tell ourselves shape our behavior and become the lens our children inherit. We cover: labeling vs. identity, practical mindset shifts (the “I don’t eat donuts” trick), a real parenting mom...
Your words carry the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21) — especially in your marriage. In this episode of Brotherhood Forged, we talk about how silence, sarcasm, passive aggression, and criticism can break connection… and how choosing honor, gratitude, and affirmations can rebuild trust and intimacy.
We cover practical ways to flip destructive habits — Honor over sarcasm, Praise ove...
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