Why Are So Many Men Struggling Silently? w/ Jody Powell

About this episode

Tony and Jody Powell discuss the silent struggles many men face regarding masculinity and mental health.

In this episode of The Pulpit & Porch , Tony sits down with Jody Powell, host of Falls Count Anywhere and Men Like Us on Abundant TV Network, for an honest conversation about masculinity, mental health, ministry, authenticity, and the struggles many men quietly carry. Jody shares his unique journey through professional wrestling, why unconventional ministry often reaches people traditional church culture misses, and how storytelling, brotherhood, and honesty can become powerful tools for healing and connection. The conversation also dives deeply into: men’s mental health loneliness and isolation emotional struggles men hide faith and masculinity why authenticity matters ministry outside church walls finding purpose through unexpected paths This episode is thoughtful, funny, vulnerable, and deeply relevant for anyone navigating faith, identity, leadership, or emotional struggle in today’s world. The Pulpit & Porch — real conversations about life, faith, purpose, culture, and the stories that shape us. Connect with Jody: https://www.facebook.com/jodypowell Instagram @therealjodypowell Search for Men Like Us on Facebook www.abundant.com Falls Count Anywhere- Every Monday…

People in this episode

Host: Tony

Guest: Jody Powell

Topics covered

• masculinity
• mental health
• ministry
• authenticity
• emotional struggles
• faith

Keywords

• men's mental health
• loneliness
• isolation
• faith
• authenticity
• storytelling
• brotherhood
• ministry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Abundant TV Network, Abundant TV

Books & works: Falls Count Anywhere, Men Like Us

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