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The Crucible Project Podcast

The Crucible Project Podcast

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The Crucible Project is a 501c3 nonprofit ministry that offers Christian retreats for men and women. Our mission is to ignite Christ-like change through experiences of radical honesty and grace.


Our podcasts feature interviews with people who have experienced the power of The Crucible Project. They share their stories of transformation and offer insights and advice that can help you on starting your journey of faith.

If you are looking for a podcast that will challenge, inspire, and help you grow, then the Crucible Project Podcast is for you.

Discover our other resources:

Our Main Website

Our Blog

Online Life Coaching

Christian Men's Retreats

Christian Women's Retreats

All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.

© 2026 The Crucible Project Podcast
Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Real Christian Manhood: Why So Many Men Are Stuck—and the Courage It Takes to Break Free
    Jan 26 2026

    In this Real Christian Manhood episode, Byron Myers interviews Roy Wooten about Unstuck, a trauma-informed curriculum designed to help men break free from isolation and grow in authentic Christian manhood. They explore emotional connection, courage, and biblical transformation, showing how men’s small groups can foster personal growth, honesty, and lasting change. Discover how Unstuck helps men move from feeling stuck to living with authenticity, community, and faith-driven purpose.

    Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

    • Radical honesty and grace
    • Spiritual growth
    • Discipleship
    • Mentorship
    • Personal development
    • Life transformation
    • Christian men's ministry
    • Christian women's ministry
    • Faith-based retreat

    Discover our other resources:

    Our Main Website

    Our Blog

    Online Life Coaching

    Christian Men's Retreats

    Christian Women's Retreats

    All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.

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    17 mins
  • Dr. Paul Spradley: The Cost of Complacency—and the Power of Doing the Inner Work
    Jan 19 2026

    Host Joy Dunning sits down with Dr. Paul Spradley—educator, executive leader, and justice advocate—to explore how inner healing fuels meaningful leadership and lasting change. Paul shares his Crucible story, the power of emotional honesty and brotherhood, and why doing the hard internal work is essential for pursuing justice, wholeness, and healthier communities.

    Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

    • Radical honesty and grace
    • Spiritual growth
    • Discipleship
    • Mentorship
    • Personal development
    • Life transformation
    • Christian men's ministry
    • Christian women's ministry
    • Faith-based retreat

    Discover our other resources:

    Our Main Website

    Our Blog

    Online Life Coaching

    Christian Men's Retreats

    Christian Women's Retreats

    All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.

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    34 mins
  • Chris Rice: Anger, Ownership, and Healing
    Jan 12 2026

    Chris Rice, a community leader from the Chicagoland area, shares with host Joy Dunning about the impact of his Crucible retreat on his parenting, marriage, and anger. Through honesty with God and himself, Chris found a new path forward where he knew he was God's beloved son, even in the midst of pain and difficulty. He shares, "To be able to tell God how I really felt - even though I knew in my head that He knew, "I wasn't hiding anything from Him - there was something different about a Crucible weekend experientially where I was able to get that stuff out, and it worked for me."

    Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

    • Radical honesty and grace
    • Spiritual growth
    • Discipleship
    • Mentorship
    • Personal development
    • Life transformation
    • Christian men's ministry
    • Christian women's ministry
    • Faith-based retreat


    Discover our other resources:

    Our Main Website

    Our Blog

    Online Life Coaching

    Christian Men's Retreats

    Christian Women's Retreats

    All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.

    Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:

    • Radical honesty and grace
    • Spiritual growth
    • Discipleship
    • Mentorship
    • Personal development
    • Life transformation
    • Christian men's ministry
    • Christian women's ministry
    • Faith-based retreat

    Discover our other resources:

    Our Main Website

    Our Blog

    Online Life Coaching

    Christian Men's Retreats

    Christian Women's Retreats

    All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.

    Show More Show Less
    28 mins
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