<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sons of Strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Sons of Strength is a podcast for men who want more.</p><p>More discipline. More faith. More strength. More purpose.</p><p>Each episode explores how men can grow stronger in body, mind, and spirit through faith in Christ, physical discipline, and brotherhood.</p><p>If you're ready to rise above weakness and become the man God called you to be…</p><p>Welcome.</p><p>Armor Up. Rise Up. Be a Son of Strength. Ephesians 6:11 Proverbs 27:17</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:30:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/7LGZ7I9i.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Garrett Raymer]]></author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:53:15 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Garrett Raymer]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><itunes:author>Garrett Raymer</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Sons of Strength is a podcast for men who want more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More discipline. More faith. More strength. More purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode explores how men can grow stronger in body, mind, and spirit through faith in Christ, physical discipline, and brotherhood.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;re ready to rise above weakness and become the man God called you to be…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Armor Up. Rise Up. Be a Son of Strength. Ephesians 6:11 Proverbs 27:17&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Garrett Raymer</itunes:name><itunes:email>graymer24@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/186cb7dc-4bc8-4366-a93f-e0e42f04f3a2/logos/61a69ad7-054c-4ebd-be63-fd4c54cc74b0.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[What We Don't Say(But It's Killing Us)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the silent battles men face, the struggle with processing emotions, the impact of fear and accountability, the power of communication and change, and the choice of accountability and transformation. It emphasizes the importance of communication, accountability, and the transformation of mindset for personal growth and healing. The conversation delves into the themes of consistency, healing, seeking help, change, and success/failure. It emphasizes the importance of discipline, learning from failure, seeking help, and the journey of change and growth. The speakers share personal experiences and insights that highlight the significance of these themes in personal development and well-being.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Silent battles men fight</li><li>Processing emotions through communication and accountability Consistency is key</li><li>Learning from failure</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Silent Battles We Fight</li><li>06:06 The Power of Communication and Change</li><li>27:58 Choosing Accountability and Transformation</li><li>33:47 The Power of Healing and Learning</li><li>39:22 The Importance of Seeking Help</li><li>54:11 The Path to Success and Failure</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">752de180-e275-4b6e-8bc1-9dd46e843185</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Garrett Raymer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:56:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/2b11a75dfaa001471abc39dd8fe95281bb525eaec15ecfa8d095650ce7639601/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NTJkZTE4MC1lMjc1LTRiNmUtOGJjMS05ZGQ0NmU4NDMxODUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxODZjYjdkYy00YmM4LTQzNjYtYTkzZi1lMGU0MmYwNGYzYTIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWFkZTEzMTExZTc3MTlhNjFkMzhlMTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliYWY0ZGQzODgzMDkxN2I1ZmIzYTQwL2dhcnJldHQtd3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xOF9fMTktNTQtMjEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="90742012" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/186cb7dc-4bc8-4366-a93f-e0e42f04f3a2/episodes/752de180-e275-4b6e-8bc1-9dd46e843185/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the silent battles men face, the struggle with processing emotions, the impact of fear and accountability, the power of communication and change, and the choice of accountability and transformation. It emphasizes the importance of communication, accountability, and the transformation of mindset for personal growth and healing. The conversation delves into the themes of consistency, healing, seeking help, change, and success/failure. It emphasizes the importance of discipline, learning from failure, seeking help, and the journey of change and growth. The speakers share personal experiences and insights that highlight the significance of these themes in personal development and well-being.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Silent battles men fight&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Processing emotions through communication and accountability Consistency is key&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learning from failure&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Silent Battles We Fight&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:06 The Power of Communication and Change&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;27:58 Choosing Accountability and Transformation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;33:47 The Power of Healing and Learning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;39:22 The Importance of Seeking Help&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;54:11 The Path to Success and Failure&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:03:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/186cb7dc-4bc8-4366-a93f-e0e42f04f3a2/logos/61a69ad7-054c-4ebd-be63-fd4c54cc74b0.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>What We Don&apos;t Say(But It&apos;s Killing Us)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Beginning of S.o.S]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and spiritual health, emphasizing the role of discipline in fitness and its impact on overall well-being. It also explores the importance of men's mental health and the purpose of the Sons of Strength podcast. The conversation delves into the importance of breaking the stigma around men's mental health, the challenges men face in seeking help, and the impact of societal pressures and stereotypes on men's mental well-being. It also highlights the significance of Men's Mental Health Month and the role of faith in providing support and guidance for men's mental health struggles. The conversation delves into the themes of identity, purpose, leadership, faith, and strength. It explores the significance of faith as a foundation for identity and purpose, as well as the multifaceted nature of strength in various aspects of life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mental, physical, and spiritual health are interconnected and essential for personal well-being.</li><li>The importance of discipline in fitness and its impact on mental and spiritual health. Men's mental health struggles are not limited to men alone, and women can benefit from understanding and empathizing with these struggles.</li><li>The stigma around men's mental health and the pressure to conform to traditional masculine stereotypes contribute to the challenges men face in seeking help and expressing their emotions. Faith as a foundation for identity and purpose</li><li>Strength as a multifaceted concept</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Importance of Men's Mental Health and the Purpose of the Podcast</li><li>26:01 Breaking the Stigma</li><li>31:11 Men's Mental Health Statistics</li><li>36:46 The Biggest Lie Men Are Told</li><li>46:02 Short-Term and Long-Term Goals</li><li>54:16 Understanding Strength</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7d9f0e26-84a2-448a-9048-947219fa5123</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Garrett Raymer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:05:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/eae9fd4c01d5ed42b449d8b762146c66e77e605f2da91869c2a71888489f8ce4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ZDlmMGUyNi04NGEyLTQ0OGEtOTA0OC05NDcyMTlmYTUxMjMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxODZjYjdkYy00YmM4LTQzNjYtYTkzZi1lMGU0MmYwNGYzYTIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWFkZTEzMTExZTc3MTlhNjFkMzhlMTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliMTk5MWQxMmVjNjJlYTNlNzQwYTc5L2dhcnJldHQtd3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xMV9fMTctMzItMjgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="86999814" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/186cb7dc-4bc8-4366-a93f-e0e42f04f3a2/episodes/7d9f0e26-84a2-448a-9048-947219fa5123/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and spiritual health, emphasizing the role of discipline in fitness and its impact on overall well-being. It also explores the importance of men&apos;s mental health and the purpose of the Sons of Strength podcast. The conversation delves into the importance of breaking the stigma around men&apos;s mental health, the challenges men face in seeking help, and the impact of societal pressures and stereotypes on men&apos;s mental well-being. It also highlights the significance of Men&apos;s Mental Health Month and the role of faith in providing support and guidance for men&apos;s mental health struggles. The conversation delves into the themes of identity, purpose, leadership, faith, and strength. It explores the significance of faith as a foundation for identity and purpose, as well as the multifaceted nature of strength in various aspects of life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mental, physical, and spiritual health are interconnected and essential for personal well-being.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of discipline in fitness and its impact on mental and spiritual health. Men&apos;s mental health struggles are not limited to men alone, and women can benefit from understanding and empathizing with these struggles.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The stigma around men&apos;s mental health and the pressure to conform to traditional masculine stereotypes contribute to the challenges men face in seeking help and expressing their emotions. Faith as a foundation for identity and purpose&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strength as a multifaceted concept&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Importance of Men&apos;s Mental Health and the Purpose of the Podcast&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;26:01 Breaking the Stigma&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;31:11 Men&apos;s Mental Health Statistics&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;36:46 The Biggest Lie Men Are Told&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;46:02 Short-Term and Long-Term Goals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;54:16 Understanding Strength&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:00:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/186cb7dc-4bc8-4366-a93f-e0e42f04f3a2/logos/61a69ad7-054c-4ebd-be63-fd4c54cc74b0.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Beginning of S.o.S</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>