The Evolved Men Podcast is for men committed to growth, confidence, and deeper connections. Through real conversations on personal development, social skills, and leadership, we provide the tools to help you evolve into your boldest, most authentic self. For more information about the Evolved Men Project go to: http://www.evolvedmenproject.com
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Corey Baum Podcasts
Biblical preaching and instruction from First Baptist Church of West Albuquerque with Senior Pastor Stephen Baum. First Baptist West Albuquerque exists to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. Join us for Sunday Morning Family Worship at 9:30 a.m. and bible study at 11:00 a.m. Sundays. Visit us on the web at http://www.fbcwa.org.
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Hosted by Dr. Robert Casares, The Reframe brings you conversations with leaders and legends of the counseling profession, experienced clinicians working in agency and private practice settings, as well as masters- and doctoral-level counseling students. Guests discuss cutting-edge research, share stories about their own professional successes and setbacks, and offer insights and encouragement drawn from a diverse range of professional backgrounds.
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How should we be thinking about ethical questions in education? Conversations and features with philosophers and education researchers. From classroom dilemmas to policy decisions, K-12 through higher ed. We also make teaching guides to use in sociology, education, and philosophy classes. Available on our website. Produced by the Center for Ethics and Education in WCER at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, thanks to funding from the Spencer Foundation.
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Stress Is Killing Your Edge—Here’s How to Rebuild It
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35:40If stress has become your default setting, this conversation offers a new map. We unpack why “just push through” turns into an identity that drains energy, strains relationships, and numbs purpose—and how to build a grounded rhythm that protects your peace without dulling your edge. We start by redefining stress as a signal, not a verdict. You’ll l…
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Main Idea: Repentance is a distinctive characteristic of a Christian. It is part of conversion, and the continual work of the Holy Spirit in sanctification.By Corey Jones
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Stop Hiding: How to Lead with the Gifts You’ve Buried
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19:01Ever notice how a compliment can make you want to disappear? We’ve been there. Today we unpack the quiet habit of playing small—why we downshift our wins, call it humility, and end up living like shadows in our own lives. The story starts with a raw moment on stage: hundreds of men, hard truths shared, an outpouring of gratitude, and the sudden urg…
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Main Idea: Union with Christ unites believers to each other in the ordinary life of the church.By Stephen Baum
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Gratitude Without the Fluff: A Masculine Take on Presence
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35:44Gratitude gets eye-rolls when it’s reduced to a checklist, but the kind we explore here is gritty, practical, and game-changing. We go straight at the myth that gratitude means denial, and show how it becomes an anchor you can stand on when the storm hits—at work, at home, and inside your own head. From rewiring your brain to scan for options inste…
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Main Idea: Christians must stand firm in Christ's strength, against evil, and with prayerful readiness with the gospel.By Stephen Baum
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Say the Thing: Speaking Truth Even When It’s Hard
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By Stephen Baum
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Men, Stop Burning Out: Mental Resilience Without the Fluff
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17:03Running on empty has become the default state for too many men. That constant pressure you're ignoring? It doesn't just disappear – it surfaces as back pain, short tempers, mental fog, and disconnection from the people who matter most. This raw conversation challenges the dangerous myth that self-care is somehow selfish or unnecessary for men. Draw…
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Main Idea: Christian Families are marked by honor and discipleship after Jesus.By Stephen Baum
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Why ‘Strong, Silent’ Is Killing You: Emotional Presence Rewired
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17:35Have you been wearing "low-maintenance" like a badge of honor? That easygoing, never-complain attitude might feel like strength, but there's a hidden cost we rarely talk about. What many men call being "low-maintenance" is actually emotional disconnection. It's shutting down your needs because somewhere along the line, you learned that having needs…
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Main Idea: Christian marriage, when submitted to Jesus, preaches the glory of the gospel of Christ.By Stephen Baum
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Why Most Goals Fail—and How to Set Ones You’ll Actually Hit
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16:12Have you ever achieved a goal only to feel empty afterward? There's a profound difference between checking boxes that look good to others and pursuing what genuinely matters to you. This episode dives deep into why so many men find themselves chasing goals that aren't truly theirs—whether it's societal expectations, peer pressure, or simply followi…
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Main idea: Christ sets the course for the Christian walk in love, light and wisdom.By Stephen Baum
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Stop Running on Fumes - Real Talk on Energy Management for Men
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17:30Ever wonder why you feel completely drained at the end of the day despite eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep? The answer lies in what most men overlook: energy leaks. These invisible drains aren't the obvious energy-burners but rather the small, persistent trickles we've normalized. The mindless scrolling during brief moments through…
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Main Idea: Walking with Jesus results in living a life renewed in Christ.By Stephen Baum
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Managing Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome
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19:38Self-doubt and imposter syndrome don't wait for you to fail before they appear—they show up right when you're building something meaningful, even as others recognize your value. That inner critic questioning whether you deserve to be in the room can feel deafening. What I've discovered through years of coaching men is counterintuitive: it's not abo…
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Main Idea: Walking worthy of our calling requires walking together toward unity and maturity in Jesus.By Stephen Baum
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The Power of the Pause - Responding Instead of Reacting
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20:14Have you ever snapped at your kids, gotten defensive with your partner, or reacted to work stress in ways you later regretted? The difference between those reactive moments and true leadership lies in something surprisingly simple yet profoundly powerful: the pause. Most men don't realize how reactive they've become. We think we're making decisions…
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Main Idea: Christ saves sinners to a communal kind of life that reflects the changing power of the gospel.By Stephen Baum
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The Power of Vulnerability - Does it Help or Hinder You?
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18:05What does real strength look like for men today? Not the kind that’s performed or projected—but the kind that transforms lives and builds genuine connection. Most of us were taught that staying guarded equals strength. We master the art of living at a “five”—never too high, never too low, always steady. We wear emotional neutrality like armor, beli…
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By Stephen Baum
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How To Use Visioning as a Weapon: How to Lead Yourself Through Chaos
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20:25What if your breakthrough isn't about hustling harder, but getting crystal-clear on who you're becoming? This episode cuts through the noise to reveal how creating a genuine vision transforms everything. Not a corporate mission statement or some vague affirmation, but a raw, specific picture of the man you're meant to be. When host Corey Baum wrote…
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Main Idea: God comforts the afflicted who come to him and confronts the rebel who oppose him.By Stephen Baum
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Identifying and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
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25:47What quiet belief have you been living by that you never consciously chose? Every man carries an unconscious narrative that dictates how he moves through the world—when to speak up, when to hold back, what he's worthy of, and who he's allowed to become. These stories weren't deliberately selected; they were formed in moments of vulnerability, rejec…
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Main Idea: We can trust the Lord to sustain and save us when we call on Him in faith.By Stephen Baum
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Political Disclosure in the Classroom | Harry Brighouse and Tony Laden (Higher Ed)
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22:42Should professors share their political views with their students? What happens to students when they do? Today's show is about how decisions around disclosure affect teaching, learning, and trust. Featuring Harry Brighouse and Tony Laden with Daisy Jagoditsh, Max Patterson, and Avra Reddy. Produced by Jennifer McCord and Carrie Welsh. Written by J…
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What Are You Tolerating? How Agreements Shape the Man You Become
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19:10Ever found yourself staring at an overflowing calendar, silently acknowledging you won't complete half of what you've committed to? That moment reveals something profound about how we lead ourselves. This episode dives deep into the concept of "tolerations" – those quiet agreements we make with ourselves that shape our identity one small surrender …
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Main Idea: Sin deceives us to rebel against the Lord, but wisdom leads us to repentance and refuge in Christ.By Stephen Baum
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Would You Still Want This Life If No One Saw It?
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21:24What if the mountain you’ve been climbing your whole life isn’t actually yours? That question launched a deep reevaluation of how I approach work, relationships, and success itself. Most of us are handed a map early on—by family, school, and culture—showing us what “making it” should look like. We chase titles, money, and milestones, often without …
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Main Idea: God blesses the one who cherishes His word with a fruitful life and a confident hope.By Stephen Baum
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When was the last time you truly checked in with yourself—not because something was broken, but out of real curiosity about what’s actually working? Most of us spend our days in constant motion—showing up, providing, handling the nonstop demands of modern manhood. But somewhere along the way, we disconnect from the one person who matters most: ours…
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Main Idea: Christ's people are held together by the bond of His grace.By Stephen Baum
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What happens when a man has no internal compass to guide his decisions? He lives in constant reaction mode—questioning everything, shape-shifting for approval, and slowly losing touch with himself. This essential episode tackles the transformative power of identifying your core values and using them to lead yourself with clarity and conviction. Mos…
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Main Idea: Contentment in Christ opens our eyes to God's blessing and our mouths to God's praise.By Stephen Baum
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Own The Path -  Reclaiming Your Life Through Self-Leadership
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10:39Remember that underwater feeling? When everything looks fine on paper, but inside, you're just coasting through life? That's exactly where we begin this raw exploration of what happens when men surrender the steering wheel of their own lives. Most guys don't lose control in one catastrophic moment. It's those small, seemingly innocent compromises t…
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By Jay Leibold
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Talking Points: inherited masculinity, performed identity, authentic manhood What if the way you’ve been living as a man isn’t actually your own definition of manhood? Most men unknowingly operate from inherited or culturally imposed identities—doing everything “right” yet still feeling disconnected. This exploration breaks down the three versions …
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By Justin Pearson
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Every man's evolution begins not with a clear vision, but with a moment of reckoning. For me, that moment came when I saw my sons mirroring the same hesitation and fear that had defined my own life – patterns I'd inherited but never questioned. In this raw, unfiltered episode, I pull back the curtain on why I created the Evolve Men Podcast and the …
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By Trevor Clark
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Corey Baum shares his personal journey from emotional suppression and living behind masks to authentic leadership and fatherhood. This vulnerable narrative serves as both confession and invitation, revealing how breaking generational patterns begins with facing our deepest truths. • Growing up learning to adapt but not express emotions in a home wh…
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By Matt Thackerson
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Main Idea: The example of Jesus Christ is unique and confounding, and it shows us the only way for true and lasting unity.By Corey Jones
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Are you tired of feeling empty inside despite checking all the boxes of success? Do you find yourself wearing masks, playing roles, and wondering if there's something more to life? You're not alone in this struggle. The Evolved Men Podcast creates a space for men who are ready to break free from outdated models of masculinity that simply aren't wor…
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By Ken Steffen
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By Kevin Parker
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Main Idea: God is glorified in the church that grows in their prayerful knowledge of Christ's Love.By Stephen Baum
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Main Idea: A clear grasp of the gospel of Jesus Christ should result in confidence and courage in our Christian calling.By Stephen Baum
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Main Idea: In Christ, sinners at war with God and at conflict with one another are reconciled to God and to each other.By Stephen Baum
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