Dead Men Running

Dead Men Running

From Unleashed by Brent Henderson

June 1, 2026 · 28 min · Season 1 · Episode 151

About this episode

Brent Henderson discusses the impact of unresolved pain and dishonesty on men, using personal stories and reflections to encourage healing and spiritual freedom.

In Episode 151 of the Unleashed Podcast , Brent Henderson launches into a brand-new chapter following the completion of The Big 5 Mankillers series with one of the most powerful and honest episodes yet: “Dead Men Running.” After watching the Netflix series Homeland , Brent was struck by how nearly every character in the show was trapped in lies, fear, hidden pain, compromise, and emotional survival. That observation opened the door to a much deeper conversation about the damage unresolved pain can do to the human heart — and how dishonesty slowly robs men of their peace, freedom, and identity. In this episode: Hidden pain and hidden behavior Why dishonesty destroys peace Emotional burdens men carry silently Grace, truth, and spiritual freedom What brings dead men back to life Brent also shares two unforgettable bowhunting stories from Ohio involving giant whitetail bucks, brutal uphill drags through rough terrain with his friends Wade and Tabb, and a shocking encounter with a wounded buck that appeared dead — until it suddenly exploded back to life. Those stories become powerful metaphors for the burdens men carry, the wounds that knock us down, and the resurrection power of…

People in this episode

Host: Brent Henderson

Topics covered

  • hidden pain
  • dishonesty
  • emotional burdens
  • grace
  • spiritual freedom
  • healing

Keywords

  • pain
  • dishonesty
  • emotional survival
  • grace
  • healing
  • shame
  • truth

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Homeland

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