Forge Podcast: Conversations for the Journey

What does it mean to finish life with purpose rather than drift into the final quarter?
In this conversation, Bill reflects on the “fourth quarter man,” exploring how every season of life invites us to rediscover the unique calling God has placed within us. Drawing from decades of wisdom, he unpacks the idea of our “what”—the God-given mission that anchors our identity and shapes how we serve others.
Bill shares how surrender, maturity in Christ, and intentional discipleship guide us toward a life that leaves a legacy of faith. He explains why our deepest impact often comes not from grand efforts, but from simple seeds planted in obedience. This episode offers hope, clarity, and practical direction for anyone longing to finish strong.
May this conversation encourage you to pursue God with renewed focus and to embrace the unique mission He’s entrusted to you.

What does it mean to finish life with purpose rather than drift into the final quarter?
In this conversation, Bill reflects on the “fourth quarter man,” exploring how every season of life invites us to rediscover the unique calling God has placed within us. Drawing from decades of wisdom, he unpacks the idea of our “what”—the God-given mission that anchors our identity and shapes how we serve others.
Bill shares how surrender, maturity in Christ, and intentional discipleship guide us toward a life that leaves a legacy of faith. He explains why our deepest impact often comes not from grand efforts, but from simple seeds planted in obedience. This episode offers hope, clarity, and practical direction for anyone longing to finish strong.
May this conversation encourage you to pursue God with renewed focus and to embrace the unique mission He’s entrusted to you.

How do you share the hope of Jesus when time is short and the world feels heavy?
In this follow-up conversation, Willie offers a thoughtful and practical look at everyday evangelism. He walks through the simple script he uses when talking with strangers—starting with the shared reality of a broken world and pointing toward Christ as the true source of peace. Along the way, he weaves in pieces of his own story, including the moment Romans 10:9 opened his eyes to grace after years of carrying the weight of sin.
Willie also explains how Living Out Loud was created and why it has become such a powerful tool for training men to share their faith with confidence. From real-life stories on the golf course to the way God prepares hearts through everyday encounters, he shows how simple acts of obedience can open doors for the gospel.
This episode challenges each of us to step into intentional, Spirit-led conversations—to see people, listen well, and trust God with the results.
Wherever God places you this week, may you walk with boldness, gentleness, and the joy of pointing someone toward Jesus.

How do you share the hope of Jesus when time is short and the world feels heavy?
In this follow-up conversation, Willie offers a thoughtful and practical look at everyday evangelism. He walks through the simple script he uses when talking with strangers—starting with the shared reality of a broken world and pointing toward Christ as the true source of peace. Along the way, he weaves in pieces of his own story, including the moment Romans 10:9 opened his eyes to grace after years of carrying the weight of sin.
Willie also explains how Living Out Loud was created and why it has become such a powerful tool for training men to share their faith with confidence. From real-life stories on the golf course to the way God prepares hearts through everyday encounters, he shows how simple acts of obedience can open doors for the gospel.
This episode challenges each of us to step into intentional, Spirit-led conversations—to see people, listen well, and trust God with the results.
Wherever God places you this week, may you walk with boldness, gentleness, and the joy of pointing someone toward Jesus.

What happens when men step into community with a willingness to be shaped, stretched, and sent?
In this conversation, Willie shares his journey from coaching and teaching in Fountain Hills to leading the Men’s and Marriage Ministry—a calling he describes as one of the greatest privileges of his life. He reflects on the deep connection between healthy marriages and healthy communities, and how God used unexpected transitions to place him exactly where He intended.
Willie also unpacks his heart for Forge: a brotherhood where men meet, grow, and challenge one another to live out their faith with purpose. From stories of transformation in Fountain Hills to the impact of discipleship environments like Living Out Loud, he describes how God is shaping men who see people differently, step into opportunities with boldness, and carry the gospel into their everyday lives.
Whether you’re new to Forge or have been walking with us for years, this episode invites you to consider the influence your life could have when you let God form you in community—and send you out on mission.
Lean in, be encouraged, and take the next step your faith is calling you toward.

What happens when men step into community with a willingness to be shaped, stretched, and sent?
In this conversation, Willie shares his journey from coaching and teaching in Fountain Hills to leading the Men’s and Marriage Ministry—a calling he describes as one of the greatest privileges of his life. He reflects on the deep connection between healthy marriages and healthy communities, and how God used unexpected transitions to place him exactly where He intended.
Willie also unpacks his heart for Forge: a brotherhood where men meet, grow, and challenge one another to live out their faith with purpose. From stories of transformation in Fountain Hills to the impact of discipleship environments like Living Out Loud, he describes how God is shaping men who see people differently, step into opportunities with boldness, and carry the gospel into their everyday lives.
Whether you’re new to Forge or have been walking with us for years, this episode invites you to consider the influence your life could have when you let God form you in community—and send you out on mission.
Lean in, be encouraged, and take the next step your faith is calling you toward.

Where is God moving among the next generation, and how do we join Him?
In part two, Sean and Dave unpack the heartbeat of Student Mobilization (StuMo) and the surprising spiritual hunger rising on secular college campuses. They reveal how simple relational connection, lifting weights, asking good questions, sharing meals, opening their homes, creates trust that opens the door for the gospel to take root in powerful ways.
You’ll hear stories of fraternity men leaving addiction behind, young leaders courageously enduring pushback as they choose Jesus, and entire friend groups watching the gospel spread through lived-out transformation. Sean and Dave also share how local men in the church play a crucial role in discipling these students, filling a wisdom gap only seasoned believers can provide.
This episode is both inspiring and challenging, inviting every man listening to see college campuses as fertile ground and to consider stepping into the harvest.
Listen with an open heart and consider how God might be calling you to invest in the spiritual awakening unfolding among young men and women right here in our own backyard.

Where is God moving among the next generation, and how do we join Him?
In part two, Sean and Dave unpack the heartbeat of Student Mobilization (StuMo) and the surprising spiritual hunger rising on secular college campuses. They reveal how simple relational connection, lifting weights, asking good questions, sharing meals, opening their homes, creates trust that opens the door for the gospel to take root in powerful ways.
You’ll hear stories of fraternity men leaving addiction behind, young leaders courageously enduring pushback as they choose Jesus, and entire friend groups watching the gospel spread through lived-out transformation. Sean and Dave also share how local men in the church play a crucial role in discipling these students, filling a wisdom gap only seasoned believers can provide.
This episode is both inspiring and challenging, inviting every man listening to see college campuses as fertile ground and to consider stepping into the harvest.
Listen with an open heart and consider how God might be calling you to invest in the spiritual awakening unfolding among young men and women right here in our own backyard.

What happens when God interrupts your story in the most unexpected places?
In this episode, we sit down with Sean and Dave to explore the quiet, persistent ways the Lord pursued them through coaches, teammates, and fraternity brothers long before either of them knew how to look for Him. Their testimonies take us from the mountains of Colorado to the fraternity houses of Arkansas and Syracuse—places marked by restlessness, identity searching, and the illusion of success before Christ broke through.
Sean shares how a ski coach living out Scripture without ever quoting it became the first picture of Jesus he had ever seen. Dave opens up about chasing athletic dreams, partying, and self-destruction until God used a simple invitation at Chick-fil-A to change everything. Together, they remind us how powerfully God moves through ordinary conversations, simple obedience, and the courage of young men willing to disciple their peers.
By the end of their stories, you’ll be challenged to see your own relationships differently—and encouraged to share your testimony with someone who needs to hear it.

What happens when God interrupts your story in the most unexpected places?
In this episode, we sit down with Sean and Dave to explore the quiet, persistent ways the Lord pursued them through coaches, teammates, and fraternity brothers long before either of them knew how to look for Him. Their testimonies take us from the mountains of Colorado to the fraternity houses of Arkansas and Syracuse—places marked by restlessness, identity searching, and the illusion of success before Christ broke through.
Sean shares how a ski coach living out Scripture without ever quoting it became the first picture of Jesus he had ever seen. Dave opens up about chasing athletic dreams, partying, and self-destruction until God used a simple invitation at Chick-fil-A to change everything. Together, they remind us how powerfully God moves through ordinary conversations, simple obedience, and the courage of young men willing to disciple their peers.
By the end of their stories, you’ll be challenged to see your own relationships differently—and encouraged to share your testimony with someone who needs to hear it.