Being a part of The Redeemed became so much more than just attending a group—it became a reminder of God’s design for community. It strengthened my walk with Christ, and I’m grateful for the men who were there with me. It was a great experience, and I look forward to continuing this journey together outside of our group.
I knew about Christ at a young age, but I walked away from my faith and started taking pills to escape all my pain. It didn’t take long for me to realize that if I took more than what the doctor prescribed, it felt good and let me escape even more from the hurt I was going through. The older I got, the more I needed an escape. I don’t even remember my first wedding because I was so high. My addiction continued to grow until I was using heroin, coke, and pills all at once. Then I got addicted to fentanyl and lost my second marriage. Finally, God met me at a faith-based rehab center. Today I’m 3-years clean, sober, and married to a wonderful woman. My relationship with God is the closest it has ever been. I even have my minister’s license. It feels like I found the greatest life you could ever imagine. God didn’t allow me to die when I was using drugs. He has a plan for our lives and it’s greater than our own.
Fourth-generation minister Josh Ellison looks back on his years in youth ministry, sharing what impacted young people seeking God, and looks ahead to a significant new leadership role.
Maybe you’ve been there — full calendar, empty soul. You’re surrounded by people at work, church, and home, yet you feel isolated and perhaps even unknown. As men, we’re quick to exchange handshakes and conversation about our interests and hobbies, but when it comes to building soul-level connections, many of us keep our distance. It feels too risky, so we settle for shallow — and we suffer for it. But God’s vision for masculine friendship calls us to go deeper. It’s not just about company; it’s about commitment. It’s not just about hanging out, but helping one another become more like Christ. Scripture gives us a picture of brotherhood where men sharpen each other, speak truth in love, stand firm through hardship, and refuse to let one another drift.
Who did God create you to be—and how do you live that out every day? Pastor Rolando “Ro” Remedios from Staten Island, NY, shares powerful insights on embracing your identity in Christ, walking in confidence, and living with purpose.
Alabama pastor IV Marsh joins Nate Dewberry about his changing relationship with his adult children, the many roles modern men are expected to fill, and what churches can do to keep men engaged.
Michael Porter shares his journey from occasional Redeemed Man podcast listener to small-group leader, and what he’s learned along the way.
Wheaton College head football coach Jesse Scott shares valuable insight into creating a positive team culture, building leadership skills, and keeping an open mind while staying true to your convictions.
What does it take to be an effective leader? Or perhaps a better question to ask is: What does it mean to be effective as a Christ-follower who has been entrusted with leadership? Many of us are in positions of leadership—in our homes, at work, coaching, in church, or as volunteers. We’ve likely spent some time considering what it looks like to lead well in those spaces.
Psalm 107:2
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