Receiving Healing from a Father's Blessing (EP:1013)
Christian Podcast for Men | Real Men Connect
Release Date: 11/19/2025
5 Communication Tools for Marriage and Life (Part 1)
Christian Podcast for Men | Real Men Connect
Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1: Are you tired and stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track? Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe. He takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week. The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only. NO RESCHEDULES. Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: If no slots are available, please check back in a week. Also join us on:...
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5 Communication Tools for Marriage and Life (Part 1)
Christian Podcast for Men | Real Men Connect
Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1: Are you tired and stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track? Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe. He takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week. The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only. NO RESCHEDULES. Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: If no slots are available, please check back in a week. Also join us on:...
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Check-In: An Easy Way to Obey (EP:1024)
Christian Podcast for Men | Real Men Connect
The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.” And to make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, as well as contest give-a-ways, special announcements, and much more, make sure you "Stay Connected" by visiting us at to join our online community of podcast listeners. Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1: Are you tired and...
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RMC-Rerun: When the Son Interviews the Father (EP:1023)
Christian Podcast for Men | Real Men Connect
Kendal J. Martin, is the son of the founder and creator of Real Men Connect, and podcast host, Dr. Joe Martin. He's a 23-year-old senior at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (now 29), who's majoring in Business. He was originally born in Pensacola, Florida, but lived most of his life in Tallahassee, FL, before moving to Chattanooga, TN, to live with his dad and family. Kendall’s an avid rock climber and a huge MMA fan. He is an easy-going young man who loves music, comedy, and creating and trying all types of food. When he’s not in school or rock climbing, he’s usually...
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Check-In: Leaving a Real Legacy (EP:1022)
Christian Podcast for Men | Real Men Connect
The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.” And to make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, as well as contest give-a-ways, special announcements, and much more, make sure you "Stay Connected" by visiting us at to join our online community of podcast listeners. Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1: Are you tired and...
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6 Dirty Words All Men Should Avoid (EP:1021)
Christian Podcast for Men | Real Men Connect
Chad Harris is the lead pastor at the Crossing Church in Chattanooga, TN. He is a student of God’s word and passionate about reaching people with the message of Jesus Christ. Pastor Chad is an avid reader, a talented musician, and a songwriter. He graduated from the University of Tennessee – Chattanooga with a degree in finance, and he also received his Masters Degree in Biblical Studies from the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, TN. Pastor Chad is happily married to his wife Ashton, and they have three beautiful children. To contact...
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Check-In - Stop Wasting Your Time (EP:1020)
Christian Podcast for Men | Real Men Connect
The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.” And to make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, as well as contest give-a-ways, special announcements, and much more, make sure you "Stay Connected" by visiting us at to join our online community of podcast listeners. Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1: Are you tired and...
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How to Patiently Wait on God (EP:1019)
Christian Podcast for Men | Real Men Connect
Barb Roose is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about connecting women to one another and to God, helping them apply the truths of God’s Word to the practical realities and challenges they face as women in today’s culture. Barb enjoys teaching and encouraging women at conferences and events across the country, as well as internationally. She is the author of several books, including: I’m Waiting, God: Finding Blessing in God’s Delays, Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle and Beautiful Already: Reclaiming God’s Perspective on Beauty, as well as several bible studies....
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Check-In: Time to Re-Think Submission (EP:1018)
Christian Podcast for Men | Real Men Connect
The Real Men Check In is a quick way to help you start your week off on the right foot, in the right way - as a husband, father, and leader. Every Monday, Joe Martin shares personal insights, encouragement, and support that will move you beyond “church” to “real change.” And to make sure you don't miss a Check-In or interview episode, as well as contest give-a-ways, special announcements, and much more, make sure you "Stay Connected" by visiting us at to join our online community of podcast listeners. Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1: Are you tired and...
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Helping Your Children Fight for Their Faith (EP:1017)
Christian Podcast for Men | Real Men Connect
Kurt Dykstra is the eighth president of in Chicago, Illinois. Previously, he served as mayor of the City of Holland, Michigan; and as the senior vice president and community president of Mercantile Bank of Michigan. Dykstra also was a part-time member of the faculty at Hope College for more than a decade, teaching upper-level courses in the Department of Economics and Business and the Department of Political Science. And Dykstra and his wife, Leah, have two daughters. To contact Kurt to find out more about Trinity Christian College, either contact his office at 708.239.4793 or...
info_outlineRay Hurst, a.k.a. Papa Ray, is a pastor and personal transformation coach, speaker, trainer, write, poet, and business owner. He’s also the proud husband of Willa Hurst, who he’s been married to for 34 years, and he’s the father of two amazing children.
Papa Ray has a passion for helping people improve their life, specifically through his ministry called “The Father’s Blessing,” where he helps heal hearts and transforms lives.
As a self-employed business owner for the last 33 years, he knows the struggles of raising a family and trying to operate a business. Ray also knows how hard life can knock you to your knees when things go sideways. Because he had to struggle through a major depression for 26 years ago and lost everything.
He’s now helping others see life-changing breakthrough in just a few hours through his program called “The Father Blessing.” And that’s what I invited on the show to talk to him about today and to share with you.
To contact Ray Hurst, visit his website a http://www.ilapnow.com or http://www.fathersblessing.info