Throwing Mountains
Welcome to the Throwing Mountains (formerly Empowered Manhood) podcast, where men rediscover courageous leadership. You'll be strengthened by the stories of God working in the lives of ordinary men today -- men who've become leaders in their spheres of influence by relying on God and following Jesus. You'll also gain a sharp focus on the biblical idea of masculine leadership which will help orient your own life as a man.
Throwing Mountains
Punching Men in the Face for Jesus with Shane Manney of 5 Stones Fight Club
He’s leading missions trips to deliver humanitarian aid and provide trauma medical training in some of the world’s most challenging environments, including Iraq, Ghana, and Nepal. In The States, he’s taking on the absence of young men (ages 18-35) in the church.
His headquarters: a fight club eight miles from Hershey, Pennsylvania.
At 5 Stones Fight Club – which offers boxing, mixed martial arts, wrestling, and strength training – Shane Manney uses a team atmosphere to grow trust and build a sense of belonging. Once friendships are established, relational evangelism and discipleship flow naturally.
In this interview, Shane explains why he started 5 Stones, why it’s effective, and what’s coming next.
Shane has over 20 years of experience coaching and instructing wrestling, boxing, submission grappling, and strength training. He has been an infantry machine gunner in the United States Marine Corps, a police officer, and a private security contractor and has worked in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Shane is married with three children and has a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies from Lancaster Bible College. Learn more at 5stonesfightclub.org.
Contact:
Mike Hatch: mhatch@clchq.org
Chris Bolinger: chris@mensdevotionals.com
Resources:
- Mike's book: Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the Gospel (paperback, audiobook)
- Join the Empowered Manhood Facebook Group
- Daily Strength for Men: A 365-Day Devotional
- 52 Weeks of Strength for Men
- CLC: https://www.clchq.org/
- BiblicalLeadership.com