The Man Warrior King Podcast - Confident Christian Men and Passionate Marriages

The church built you to fail. Green Beret Henry Hastings explains exactly how. Henry Hastings spent 14 years as a Green Beret. He has been in ministry for 30 years. And he has a word for Christian men who are tired of trying harder and getting nowhere: the system was never built to help you win.
In this episode:
Why declaring "I'm just a sinner saved by grace" is coming into agreement with a lie, and what happens when you break it
What Romans 6 and Colossians 2 actually say about your sin nature (it was circumcised, not just covered)
How Galatians 5:16 in the Greek contains the strongest grammatical negation possible — walking by the Spirit is not advice, it is a promise
How Henry's identity work connects directly to fighting human trafficking, caring for rescued children in the Philippines, and what it means to be a modern-day mighty man of God
Henry is the founder of Shoot Move Communicate (SMC), a brotherhood and discipleship movement built around the spirit of David's mighty men. He and his wife recently launched Justice Rains (justicerains.org), their anti-trafficking ministry. His book Unredacted (his journey from cessationism to Spirit-filled ministry, including a documented healing from a brain tumor) releases in approximately 60 days.
This one will rattle some cages. Let it.
To connect with Henry:
Join up with the Shoot Move Communicate Tribe and Events: https://smctribe.com
Follow along with the new Anti-Trafficking mission that Henry is building, Justice Reigns: https://justicereigns.org
Connect with Henry and his wife Amanda's ministry:  https://henryandamanda.com
For more from Matt and Man Warrior King...
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Henry Hastings and His Journey
08:22 From Military to Ministry: A Transformative Path
15:15 Encountering God: The Spiritual Awakening
20:59 The Struggle with Identity and Sin
27:16 Understanding Forgiveness and Repentance
33:04 The Power of Identity in Christ
39:16 Breaking Free from the Cycle of Sin
43:24 The Impact of Theology on Identity
49:53 Deprogramming Lies and Embracing Truth
55:52 The Power of the Holy Spirit in Modern Life
01:03:15 Emotional Vulnerability and Masculinity
01:19:09 Confronting the Reality of Human Trafficking
01:22:05 The Impact of Poverty on Human Trafficking
01:25:39 Cultural Perspectives on Exploitation
01:29:18 Divine Guidance and Career Transitions
01:32:08 The Call to Action Against Trafficking
01:35:01 Spiritual Warfare in Human Trafficking
01:41:37 Engaging the Community in Anti-Trafficking Efforts
01:48:15 Upcoming Initiatives and Resources

Christian husbands have been told the answer is simple: serve your wife more, sacrifice more, try harder, be more loving. But what if that advice is missing the foundation? What if the problem isn’t the act of serving… but the place you’re serving from?
In this video, I’m breaking down the difference between serving from strength and serving from insecurity, why over-serving can actually kill attraction, and the 3 pillars a husband needs if he wants to love his wife like Jesus actually did.
🔥 FREE TRAINING — “Frustrated to Desired”
The masterclass helping Christian husbands reignite attraction & connection:
https://www.skool.com/man-warrior-king-4628/about
📘 DNA of a Man (Book):
https://go.manwarriorking.com/dna-2025
📝 DNA of a Man Tactical Guide (Workbook):
https://a.co/d/6YrL6V4
⚔️ 1:1 Coaching – Free Discovery Call:
https://tidycal.com/manwarriorking/free-rebuild-coaching-call

👑 Follow Matt Hallock and Man Warrior King to end powerless Christianity and build attraction that lasts: https://www.youtube.com/@manwarriorking
Chapters
00:00 The Foundation of Serving in Marriage
03:03 The Servanthood Trap
12:09 Understanding Identity and Authority
19:52 The Importance of Knowing Your Worth
29:40 Three Pillars for Stronger Marriages

The church system in America is cracking.
Scandals. Abuse. Corruption. Cover-ups.
 And here’s the uncomfortable truth: it’s not just bad leaders. It’s bad thinking.
In this episode, I’m challenging the status quo Christian mindset that has kept men passive, weak, and blaming God for things He never authored.
If you believe:
 – “Everything happens for a reason.”
 – “God must want my marriage struggling.”
 – “Sickness is just part of His plan.”

Then you’ve inherited a belief system that might be choking your victory.

David didn’t think like the rest of the army. Jesus didn’t think like the Pharisees. And you cannot think like the crowd if you want breakthrough.
⚔️ Get the book that reboots your identity:
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 Book a free discovery call → https://tidycal.com/manwarriorking/free-rebuild-coaching-call

Chapters
00:00 Addressing Church Corruption and Scandals
07:05 The Importance of Thought Life
11:55 Questioning the Status Quo
17:08 Becoming a Man of Action
22:09 A Call to Leadership and Change

This is not a response video.
 This is not a takedown.
 And this is not coming from a place of cynicism.
Over the last several months, detailed evidence, testimony, and documentation have come out exposing patterns of abuse, fraud, and long-term silence within parts of the charismatic church world — brought to light most clearly through the work of Mike Winger and others who chose truth over platform safety.
What’s becoming impossible to ignore isn’t just who fell —
it’s who knew… and said nothing.
This livestream is an off-the-cuff, pastoral, and Kingdom-centered response to what we’re seeing:
The cost of elevating anointing over character
How spiritual language has been used to silence victims
Why “staying neutral” is no longer a moral option
And what biblical discernment actually looks like when it’s not driven by fear or celebrity loyalty
Let me be clear:
 This is not an attack on the Holy Spirit.
This is not a denial of spiritual gifts.
And this is not a call to burn everything down.
It is a call to truth, light, repentance, and courage —
because the Church belongs to Jesus, not to platforms, movements, or personalities.
If you’re confused, grieving, angry, or just tired of pretending this isn’t happening…
 you’re not alone.
Let’s talk honestly.
 Let’s stay biblical.
 And let’s refuse to protect systems at the expense of people.

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DNA of a Man – Book
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This is for men who are ready to stop watching content and start changing their lives.

The divorce rate in the church is brutal… and even the “good Christian marriages” are often passionless, disconnected, and living like roommates.
Your marriage isn’t just suffering from communication problems. A lot of the time, it’s suffering because your faith has trained you to be safe. Polite prayers. Low-risk obedience. Zero authority. And then you come home and wonder why you feel timid, passive, bored… and why your wife can feel that void the moment you walk through the door.
In this episode, I’m going to flip over a rock you may have never considered: there’s a direct connection between how you treat Holy Spirit power (authority, miracles, boldness)… and how you show up as an attractive, confident, joy-filled husband. 
When you stop living in “if it’s your will” faith—and you start living in Kingdom authority—you stop hovering like a puppy dog… and you start becoming dangerous again.

🔥 FREE TRAINING — “Frustrated to Desired”
The masterclass helping Christian husbands reignite attraction & connection:
https://www.skool.com/man-warrior-king-4628/about
📘 DNA of a Man (Book):
https://go.manwarriorking.com/dna-2025
📝 DNA of a Man Tactical Guide (Workbook):
https://a.co/d/6YrL6V4
⚔️ 1:1 Coaching – Free Discovery Call:
https://tidycal.com/manwarriorking/free-rebuild-coaching-call