Episodes

Compromise rarely looks dangerous at first, but small compromises can become strongholds that affect our hearts, homes, leadership, and walk with God. In this episode, we look at Joseph in Genesis 39 and his powerful question: “How then could I do this great evil and sin against God?” We’ll talk about what compromise really costs, how it grows in small steps, and how men can draw the line, fight temptation, and choose obedience by God’s grace. Be strong. Lead well. We would love to hear from...

Anger can rise fast — in our homes, marriages, work, and everyday pressure. In this episode of the Equipped to Lead Podcast, we look at James 1:19–20 and talk about what it means to become men who are quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. This is not about being passive. It is about bringing our reactions, words, and leadership under the lordship of Christ. By God’s grace, we do not have to be ruled by anger. We can lead with strength, speak with grace, and reflect Christ under pre...

In this episode of the Equipped to Lead Podcast, we’re talking about a battle every man faces but not every man talks about — the battle for purity. From Job 31:1, we look at what it means to make a covenant with our eyes and fight for purity with conviction, courage, and the grace of God. Purity is not passive. It is not accidental. It is something we decide before temptation comes. In this episode, we talk about guarding our eyes, renewing our minds, setting real boundaries, bringing hidden ...

Most battles in my life do not start where people can see them. They start in my mind. In this episode, I look at 2 Corinthians 10:5 and what it means to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. I talk about how lies, temptation, fear, bitterness, anxiety, pride, and discouragement can take root in our thinking before they ever show up in our actions. This episode is a challenge for us as men to stop living mentally passive and start fighting for a clean, steady, Christ-ruled min...

In Episode 17 of the Equipped to Lead Podcast, Corey Couture talks about how to restore a brother who’s drifting. This episode covers how to recognize spiritual drift, move toward a struggling brother with courage, and restore him with truth, gentleness, humility, and grace. With practical biblical insight, this conversation will help men love one another well and stay engaged when restoration is needed most. We would love to hear from you on how this episode has helped or challenged you. You c...

Real brotherhood does not happen by accident. In this episode of the Equipped to Lead Podcast, I talk about how biblical brotherhood is built through presence, honesty, shared pursuit of Christ, burden-bearing, and initiative. If you want deeper, stronger, Christ-centered friendships with other men, this episode is for you. We would love to hear from you on how this episode has helped or challenged you. You can email us at equip2leadpodcast@gmail.com. We’d love to hear your story. Follow us o...

For many men, accountability sounds awkward, invasive, or shame-driven. But in Scripture, accountability is not about control or humiliation. It is about walking in the light, telling the truth, receiving loving correction, and staying near Christ with the help of faithful brothers. In this episode of the Equipped to Lead Podcast, I talk about why accountability is a gift of God’s grace, how secrecy feeds drift, and what it looks like for men to pursue honesty, prayer, restoration, and real bro...

In this episode of the Equipped to Lead Podcast, I talk about why every man needs brothers. From Ecclesiastes 4:9–12, we look at the danger of isolation, the strength of biblical brotherhood, and why godly relationships are essential for spiritual growth, accountability, and endurance. This episode will challenge you to stop trying to carry life alone and start pursuing the kind of brotherhood that sharpens and strengthens you. Key Takeaways God did not design men to grow alone. Isolation mak...

In this episode, Corey and Josh talk about why obedience is essential to spiritual growth. A man is not changed just by hearing God’s Word, but by actually walking it out. This conversation is a practical challenge for men to stop delaying, stop making excuses, and respond when God speaks. With biblical truth and real-life application, this episode will encourage you to take the next step of obedience in your walk with Christ, your home, and your leadership. We would love to hear from you on h...

In this episode of the Equipped to Lead Podcast, Corey Couture and Josh Chambers talk about Scripture intake and why a man cannot lead well if he is not being shaped by the Word of God. They unpack 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and show how Scripture teaches, corrects, trains, and equips men for every good work. This conversation is practical, honest, and encouraging for men who struggle to stay consistent in the Bible. Corey and Josh discuss why so many men drift, what Scripture intake really looks like, ...

When pressure rises, where do you turn? In this episode of the Equipped to Lead Podcast, Corey Couture teaches from Philippians 4:6–7 and shows why prayer is more than a spiritual discipline—it is how God changes a man in the middle of real-life pressure. This episode speaks directly to anxiety, self-reliance, surrender, thanksgiving, and the peace of God that guards a man’s heart and mind. Takeaways Prayer humbles a man and shifts dependence from self to God Anxiety reveals what we are trust...

In this episode, Corey Couture takes you to Mark 1:35 to show why Jesus started His day in the secret place—and why a daily quiet time isn’t about “being religious,” it’s about staying connected, steady, and led. If you’ve been waking up scattered, reactive, or drifting, this is your reset. In this episode, we cover: Why prayer is warfare—not weakness The power of “firstfruits” in the morning (Psalm 5:3) The secret place: removing the audience and getting honest with God (Matthew 6:6) How qu...

In this episode of the Equipped to Lead Podcast, Corey Couture and Pastor Josh Chambers get extremely practical on how to lead family devotions at home—even if you feel unqualified, inconsistent, or stretched thin. Anchored in Joshua 24:15, we’ll show why devotions aren’t about being impressive, but being intentional—and how small, steady rhythms can shape the spiritual culture of your home over time. You’ll learn: What family devotions are (and what they’re not) Why devotions matter for buil...

What kind of legacy are you building? Most men think “legacy” means money, property, and a name to leave behind—but Psalm 78 shifts the weight somewhere deeper: a real legacy isn’t what you leave to your kids… it’s what you leave in your kids. In this episode, Corey and Pastor Josh walk through Psalm 78:4 and get practical about how a man can lead at home by making God’s works known to the next generation. You don’t have to be a preacher. You just have to be present, humble, and consistent—one...

Men, your kids are being discipled every day—by somebody. Friends, school, phones, and the culture are shaping what they believe and love. In this episode of the Equipped to Lead Podcast (Leading at Home Series), Corey Couture and Pastor Josh Chambers walk through Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and lay out a simple, steady, repeatable plan for raising sons and daughters in truth—without making it weird or complicated. We unpack three anchors from Deuteronomy 6: truth starts in you, truth is taught in everyd...

In this episode of the Equipped to Lead Podcast (Leading at Home series), Corey Couture and Pastor Josh Chambers slowdown in Ephesians 5:25–28 to answer a question every husband needs to face: Am I leading like Jesus—or just claiming the title? The Bible doesn’t call husbands to be “the boss.” It calls us to love like Christ—a leadership marked by sacrifice, spiritual responsibility, tenderness, and steady presence. We unpack what it means to love your wife with cross-shaped love: sacrificial, s...

In the finale of the “Act Like Men” series, Corey Couture and Pastor Josh Chambers land on Paul’s “governor” for biblical manhood: “Let all that you do be done in love” (1 Cor. 16:14). They unpack what biblical love actually is (not soft sentiment or people-pleasing), and how love reshapes the other commands—be watchful, stand firm, and be strong—so a man’s strength doesn’t turn harsh, his conviction doesn’t turn into contempt, and his leadership doesn’t turn controlling. The episode gets practi...

In Episode 4 of our Act Like Men series, Corey Couture and Pastor Josh Chambers unpack what it means to “be strong” (1 Cor. 16:13–14). Biblical strength isn’t macho toughness—it’s being strengthened by God through surrender, prayer, and obedience. We talk moral courage under pressure, endurance over time, and why strength must be tethered to love. Plus, six practical moves to walk in real strength: abide daily, armor up, confess and depend, lock arms with a brother, obey the next right thing, a...

Stand firm in the faith isn’t about being loud or stubborn—it’s about being rooted in Christ when pressure hits. In this episode of the Equipped to Lead Podcast, Corey Couture and Pastor Josh Chambers continue the Act Like Men series from 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 and talk through what it looks like for a man to hold the line with conviction and love. You’ll get practical guardrails, biblical clarity, and next steps you can apply this week at home, at work, and in your walk with God. We would lov...

In this episode of the Equip to Lead podcast, hosts Corey Couture and Pastor Josh Chambers delve into the theme of spiritual alertness, drawing from 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. They discuss the importance of being vigilant in a world that often lulls us into complacency, using historical and biblical examples to illustrate their points. The conversation covers the dangers of distraction, spiritual drift, and deception, and emphasizes the need for daily spiritual disciplines such as prayer and script...

Join hosts Corey Couture and Pastor Josh Chambers in this episode of the Equipped to Lead podcast as they delve into the biblical foundations of biblical manhood. Discover how identity, work, obedience, and relationships are integral to leading with strength, humility, and love. Explore the challenges of modern masculinity and learn how to embrace God's design for men as outlined in Genesis. Takeaways: Men are called to lead with strength and humility. Understanding God's design is crucial for...