LET’S TALK WITH BEN, BRAD & COIT

This isn’t just another men’s podcast. It’s real conversations. Real laughter. Real growth. Hosted by Ben De Boef, Brad Dorethy, and Coit Willis , this show blends lighthearted humor with honest discussions about the issues men actually face — faith, leadership, marriage, fatherhood, struggles, purpose, and everything in between. Whether you’re saved, searching, skeptical, or somewhere in the middle, this podcast creates space for men to talk openly, grow intentionally, and pursue becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. We’ll make you laugh. We’ll challenge you. We’ll move you forward. Because men were never meant to do life alone. New episodes weekly. Pull up a chair and join the conversation.

LET’S TALK WITH BEN, BRAD & COIT is a comedy podcast hosted by LET'S TALK, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #5

  YOU HAVE NO SECOND-CLASS CALLING

  Sep 29, 202638 minS3

  Built for Influence: Calling, Purpose, and Why There’s No Second-Class Calling This episode of Let’s Talk brings together Ben, Brad and Coit for a practical conversation about calling, purpose, and identity for men. They open with some hilarious job stories, then move into a serious question many men wrestle with: how do you know what God is calling you to do, and how do you avoid confusing your job, title, or season with your real purpose?In this episode, Brad and Coit share a clear framework for thinking about calling, the pressures that keep men stuck, and how to discern whether a transition is God-led. It’s a grounded, faith-centered conversation for men who want more than a career. They want direction, influence, and purpose. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome to the series and the calling conversation begins 01:58 - Funny job stories: dairy farm mishaps and asbestos removal 05:05 - Why men spend so much of life trying to figure out who they are 06:03 - Defining calling as both general and specific 08:06 - Identity, purpose, and not letting career define you 09:02 - Fatherhood as a deeper form of calling 10:31 - Drawing identity from calling instead of titles or hobbies 12:11 - How confirmation and inner prompting help reveal calling 14:06 - The pressure of leaving security to follow a clear call 16:55 - Why career, finances, and family pressure make transitions hard 18:24 - Calling beyond ministry: police, fire, medicine, education, business 19:29 - “You don’t have a second class call” 20:10 - Salt and light in every place, not just church 21:52 - When grace lifts and transition may be ahead 23:07 - Identity, calling, and purpose all working together 24:17 - Don’t run someone else’s race 26:13 - What keeps men from calling: attack, comparison, fear 27:27 - Comfort, distraction, and why growth is uncomfortable 29:50 - Past success can keep you from the next assignment 31:50 - Discovering calling by moving instead of waiting 33:32 - What moves your heart and points toward purpose 34:35 - Surrounding yourself with men who speak truth and life 35:37 - Start with God, not opportunity 36:29 - Final encouragement: no second-class callings Action items Pray specifically about your calling and purpose this week. Write down where you’ve been confusing identity with occupation. Ask two trusted men what gifts, burdens, or callings they see in you. Identify one step of movement you can take instead of waiting for perfect clarity. Recommit to being faithful in your current season. Call to action If this conversation challenged you, take time this week to seek God about your identity and purpose, then talk with a trusted man who can help confirm what you’re hearing. Keep walking, keep listening, and keep trusting that God has a specific race for you to run. Marriage conference - Thousand Hills Church - OCT 24

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  Episode #4

  TRUTH BEATS POLICY EVERY TIME

  Sep 23, 202651 minS3

  This episode features Marty Bryan of Marty B's Restaurant alongside Ben, Brad, and Coit on Let's Talk . Marty shares how personal pain shaped his leadership, why he sees his business as ministry, and how he builds a culture of hospitality through standards, truth, and accountability.If you lead people, hire people, or want to make your faith visible through your work, this conversation is packed with practical insight. It is especially useful for men trying to turn influence into real kingdom impact.Key topics Marty shares how his childhood shaped his drive, including his parents’ divorce, poverty, and his father’s long recovery after a devastating car accident. Marty explains why humility and dignity matter deeply to him, especially after experiencing food stamps, welfare, and public embarrassment as a kid. We discuss how he sees Marty B's as ministry, not just business, and why the business opens with prayer. Marty shares the hospitality framework he lives by: selection, truth, and accountability. He explains why hiring for heart matters more than just skill. The conversation explores why he prefers standards over policy and discretion over rigid corporate rules. Marty talks about confronting issues quickly and speaking truth in love. He reflects on culture as something modeled by example, not just written down. The episode closes with a call for men to use their gifts with purpose and make people feel valued. Marty shares why the long game matters in leadership and relationships. Timestamps00:00 — Mic check and opening banter 00:34 — Welcoming Marty Bryan and introducing Marty B's 01:34 — Gift hats and intentional branding 02:58 — Why the show centers on influence and ministry 03:43 — Marty’s story starts with pain and childhood upheaval 04:14 — Parents’ divorce and instability at home 05:29 — Father’s accident and six months of uncertainty 06:29 — Becoming a caregiver at age 12 09:45 — Food stamps, free lunch cards, and lost dignity 10:45 — Why poverty pushed him toward independence 11:49 — Fear of the Lord and living with purpose 13:15 — Hospitality as kingdom impact 14:46 — Jesus washing feet as the model for service 15:27 — Hiring people with heart first 16:57 — The business is about people, not just tasks 18:15 — Culture is built by example 19:42 — Why kindness came from lived experience 20:21 — Using giftedness to glorify God 21:23 — Selection, truth, and accountability 22:53 — Why bad fits need to be identified quickly 24:01 — Truth without accountability fails 25:51 — Why confrontation is necessary for growth 26:28 — Standards instead of policy and rules 27:51 — Manager discretion over corporate bureaucracy 28:53 — Why having fun is the last value 30:06 — How HR can miss the point of real leadership 32:31 — The four-day hiring test 33:30 — Parents thanking him for shaping their kids 34:04 — Personality profiles and the “gas tank” idea 36:08 — Advice to young men about finding passion 38:07 — Choosing the right career fit 39:04 — Leadership lesson: play the long game 40:36 — What leaders should stop doing: avoiding truth 42:07 — How to make people feel valued 44:36 — Living faith at work 45:58 — Faith expressions inside Marty B’s culture 47:21 — What a man built for influence is 48:12 — Learning to apologize and use the mouth wisely 49:29 — Influence is about impact and legacy 50:46 — Closing charge to go be an influencer today

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  Episode #2

  WHY DEFENSIVENESS IS KILLING YOUR GROWTH

  Sep 9, 202630 minS3

  In this episode, the guys continue the "Built for Influence" series by talking about blind spots — those hidden areas in our lives that we often can’t see ourselves, but that others notice right away. The conversation moves from funny real-life examples into a deeper discussion about humility, feedback, accountability, and growth. Key Topics Covered What blind spots are and why everyone has them A hilarious story about not noticing toilet paper stuck to the back of your shorts Why humility is essential for personal growth How feedback from trusted people can reveal what we miss The difference between helpful correction and defensive reactions Why timely, specific feedback matters in marriage, parenting, and leadership How blind spots can affect influence, relationships, and long-term success Why anger and defensiveness often point to deeper issues The role of confession, repentance, community, and counseling in growth Notable Moments A funny story about walking across a public area with toilet paper hanging out of a pair of shorts The reminder that “what you can’t see can hurt you” The idea that humility is the “seedbed for all other virtues” The reflection that truth is still truth, even when it comes from someone rude The closing challenge from Psalm 139:23–24 Main Takeaways We usually don’t identify our own blind spots on our own Trusted people help us see what we cannot Growth requires humility, openness, and a willingness to receive correction Defensiveness often protects the very issue we need to address The goal is not just to be right, but to be transformed Scripture Mentioned Psalm 139:23–24: “Search me, O God, and know my heart...” Guest/Host Highlights Brad shared a memorable and funny blind-spot story The discussion emphasized the value of trusted accountability The episode closed with a practical challenge to invite honest feedback Call to Action Find someone you trust and ask them: “What do you see in me that I may not see?”

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  Episode #1

  THE TOWEL BEFORE THE TITLE

  Sep 2, 202633 minS3

  The conversation explores the concept of servant leadership and its contrast with worldly leadership. It delves into personal stories and practical applications of servant leadership, emphasizing the balance between authority and servanthood. Takeaways Servant leadership involves leading by serving others Balancing authority and servanthood is essential for effective leadership Chapters 00:00 Built for Influence 01:21 Servant Leadership 03:07 Worldly View of Leadership 04:03 Servant Leadership vs. Worldly Leadership 05:01 Personal Stories of Servant Leadership 07:24 Balancing Servant Leadership and Authority 28:39 Practical Application of Servant Leadership

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  Episode #20

  WHY SELF-CONTROL IS THE REAL TEST

  Aug 26, 202635 minS2

  This episode follows a men’s conversation about what it really means to walk in the fruits of the Holy Spirit. The guys move from the tension between self-effort and surrender into a practical, honest look at love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If you’ve ever tried to manage your life by willpower alone, this one pushes straight into the root issue. Key topics In this episode, the guys set up the contrast between striving in the flesh and organic growth through the Holy Spirit. They discuss why “fruit” is singular in Galatians 5 and how the qualities of the Spirit work as an interconnected whole. They unpack how bad fruit often points back to deeper roots like anger, unforgiveness, bitterness, rejection, or abandonment. They share why accountability and trusted feedback help men see blind spots they cannot see themselves. They break down the first cluster of fruit - love, joy, and peace - as internal markers that come from trusting God rather than chasing circumstances. They talk about love as the foundation, not an emotion, and as something that should flow from God into us and out to others. They contrast worldly happiness with Spirit-led joy, especially in seasons of pain, loss, pressure, and uncertainty. They discuss peace as more valuable than the appearance of safety, status, or control. They move into patience, kindness, and goodness as signs of maturity, not weakness. They close with faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control as character traits that show real spiritual stewardship, especially over the mouth, temper, and impulses. Scripture references Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5, the contrast between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit Philippians, especially Paul’s emphasis on joy in prison James, on the power of the tongue and self-control 1 Corinthians 13, on love as the essential foundation James 1:4, on letting patience have its perfect work Practical takeaways Stop trying to manage only the visible behavior and ask God to deal with the root. Invite trusted people to speak into your life and point out blind spots. Pray specifically for love, joy, and peace to become internal foundations. Treat patience as part of spiritual maturity, not as an optional extra. Practice kindness and goodness with strength, not as weakness or passivity. Pay attention to your words, because self-control over the mouth is a major test of spiritual growth. Yield to the Holy Spirit daily instead of trying to produce fruit by sheer effort. Timestamps 00:00 - Introducing the fruits of the Spirit and the battle between flesh and Spirit 01:43 - Why self-effort and sin management miss the root issue 05:47 - Why Paul says “fruit” singular, not “fruits” plural 08:30 - How other people can often see our fruit more clearly than we can 11:08 - Love as the foundation of Christian life 14:09 - Joy that survives prison, pressure, and uncertainty 19:19 - Peace as more valuable than safety, status, or control 21:31 - Patience, kindness, and goodness as signs of maturity 27:06 - Gentleness as power brought under control 29:20 - Self-control, especially over the mouth and impulses 32:28 - Surrounding yourself with people who can speak truth and life 35:15 - Closing encouragement to be filled with the fruit of the Spirit Call to action Ask God to expose the root, not just the symptom. Then invite one trusted person to speak honestly into your life this week about the fruit they see.

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