# 186. What Makes a Man Strong? The Role of Vulnerability and Mentorship | with Adisa Dempsey

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Podcast: [Spiritual Fitness with Eric Bigger](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spiritual-fitness-with-eric-bigger-10214)
Published: 2025-12-03T11:01:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2580

## Resource

What makes a man strong today? Eric Bigger and Adisa Dempsey break down how vulnerability, mentorship, and community help modern men grow with more confidence, emotional strength, and real authenticity. About Adisa: William (Adisa) Dempsey is an author, mentor, and certified life coach with over twenty years of experience in youth and community development. He leads a thriving youth group focused on growth, resilience, and purpose, and uses his work as a speaker and facilitator to help people step into their potential. Website: https://www.ankh42coaching.com [https://www.ankh42coaching.com/]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actionfigureyo Shop IYLA: https://iylia.com/ Use promo code EB20 for IYLIA champagne, offering 20% off on orders up to $200 Check out Miracle Season's collection: https://itsmiracleseason.co/collections/frontpage Work with me: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithme?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=work_with_m... [https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithme?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=work_with_m] Connect with Simplified Impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMJ90

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