{"podcast":{"title":"The Pulpit and Porch","slug":"the-pulpit-and-porch-6393096","podcast_index_feed_id":6393096,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e036cfb4/podcast/rss","website_url":"http://www.higherministries.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/37516885/37516885-1730399594159-d44a6013f9b85.jpg","author":"Higher Ministries","episode_count":167,"summary":"The Pulpit & Porch is a podcast about real conversations at the intersection of faith, life, and leadership. Hosted by Tony Marr and Robert Kell, we invite you to pull up a chair, grab some sweet tea, and join us on the front porch, where stories are told, wisdom is shared, and no topic is off-limits. Each episode features honest dialogue with guests from all walks of life: entrepreneurs, pastors, artists, coaches, and everyday people making an impact. It’s about purpose. It’s about truth. It’s about learning to lead and live well. Always grounded in the Christian faith. Never stuck in a box.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T20:17:26.921656+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pulpit-and-porch-6393096"},"episode":{"title":"Why Are So Many Men Struggling Silently? w/ Jody Powell","slug":"why-are-so-many-men-struggling-silently-w-jody-powell","published_at":"2026-06-09T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pulpit-and-porch-6393096/why-are-so-many-men-struggling-silently-w-jody-powell","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pulpit-and-porch-6393096","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pulpit-and-porch/episodes/Why-Are-So-Many-Men-Struggling-Silently--w-Jody-Powell-e3jkg5o","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e036cfb4/podcast/play/120258168/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-20%2F424511944-44100-2-2c18bd10ef55c.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Pulpit & Porch , Tony sits down with Jody Powell, host of Falls Count Anywhere and Men Like Us on Abundant TV Network, for an honest conversation about masculinity, mental health, ministry, authenticity, and the struggles many men quietly carry. Jody shares his unique journey through professional wrestling, why unconventional ministry often reaches people traditional church culture misses, and how storytelling, brotherhood, and honesty can become powerful tools for healing and connection. The conversation also dives deeply into: men’s mental health loneliness and isolation emotional struggles men hide faith and masculinity why authenticity matters ministry outside church walls finding purpose through unexpected paths This episode is thoughtful, funny, vulnerable, and deeply relevant for anyone navigating faith, identity, leadership, or emotional struggle in today’s world. The Pulpit & Porch — real conversations about life, faith, purpose, culture, and the stories that shape us. Connect with Jody: https://www.facebook.com/jodypowell Instagram @therealjodypowell Search for Men Like Us on Facebook www.abundant.com Falls Count Anywhere- Every Monday Night at 7:00 pm EST on Abundant TV Men Like Us- Third Wednesday of every month at 8:00 pm EST on Abundant TV","meta_description":"In this episode of The Pulpit & Porch , Tony sits down with Jody Powell, host of Falls Count Anywhere and Men Like Us on Abundant TV Network, for an h…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4266,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-pulpit-and-porch-6393096/episodes/why-are-so-many-men-struggling-silently-w-jody-powell/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pulpit-and-porch-6393096/why-are-so-many-men-struggling-silently-w-jody-powell.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}