Gaining Ground
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<p>Gaining Ground is a podcast for men who are tired of drifting and ready to move forward.</p><p>Hosted by father-and-son duo Drew and Landon Sherman, Gaining Ground calls men to take responsibility for their faith, their family, and their future. Each episode tackles real issues men face—leadership, discipline, identity, marriage, fatherhood, work, and spiritual growth—with biblical wisdom, honest conversation, and practical next steps.</p><p>This isn’t a podcast about quick fixes or surface-level motivation. It’s about steady progress. Learning to lead yourself well. Building integrity when no one’s watching. Becoming the kind of man others can count on.</p><p>If you feel stuck, stretched thin, or unsure how to grow without burning out—this podcast is for you. No hype. No fluff. Just truth, clarity, and a challenge to take the next step forward.</p><p>New episodes release every other Monday.</p><p>Take ground. Build what lasts.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 8, 2026
Men's Mental Health Expert: Why Men Aren't Happy In 2026
Host Landon Sherman interviews Trey Tucker, founder of Rugged Counseling, exploring why men feel unfulfilled despite outward success and offering practical steps toward inner health.
May 25, 2026
I went to PRISON…& got uncomfortable with GRACE! | ft. Jake Bodine, God Behind Bars
<p>Most people think prison is where freedom ends. But for MILLIONS of incarcerated men and women, prison became the place where they finally encountered the grace of God. In this episode of Gaining Ground, Landon and Drew sit down with Jake Bodine, Founder & CEO of God Behind Bars, to talk about prison ministry, grace, shame, redemption, and what it really means to follow Jesus. We talk about how going behind bars has stretched our theology and forced us to ask a hard question: how far does grace REALLY go? Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or you’re just starting to figure out faith, this conversation will challenge the way you think about grace, freedom, and the kind of life God is calling you to live.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE:</strong></p><p>0:00 – What Prison Taught Me About Grace</p><p>1:11 – Welcome to Gaining Ground</p><p>3:17 – How God Behind Bars Started</p><p>8:46 – How Prison Ministry Reaches Inmates</p><p>10:31 – Why Inmates Should Not Be Forgotten</p><p>13:36 – What Jesus Says About Prison Ministry</p><p>15:59 – Physical Prison vs. Spiritual Freedom</p><p>19:08 – Can God Really Forgive Anyone?</p><p>24:55 – How To Break Free From Shame</p><p>32:50 – Religion vs. A Real Relationship With Jesus</p><p>34:53 – What Are You Holding Back From God?</p><p>40:57 – How To Live Out Matthew 25</p><p>43:47 – Don’t Waste Your Life</p><p>46:25 – How To Lead Your Family Toward Jesus</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🚀 START HERE!</strong></p><p>Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:</strong></p><p>Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>MORE FROM GOD BEHIND BARS</strong></p><p>- God Behind Bars | Web (<a href="https://www.godbehindbars.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.godbehindbars.com/</a>) </p><p>- God Behind Bars | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@godbehindbars" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@godbehindbars</a>) </p><p>- God Behind Bars | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/godbehindbars/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/godbehindbars/</a>) </p><p>- God Behind Bars | TikTok (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@godbehindbars" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@godbehindbars</a>) </p><p>- God Behind Bars | Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GodBehindBars" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/GodBehindBars</a>) </p><p>- Jake Bodine | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jake_bodine/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/jake_bodine/</a>) </p><p><br></p><p><strong>👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:</strong></p><p>- Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) </p><p>- Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>) </p><p>- Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>📱 STAY CONNECTED:</strong></p><p>- Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) </p><p>- Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>) </p><p>- Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) </p><p>- Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC CREDITS:</strong></p><p>Another Time | Friendlierbear</p><p>MB01D7NI9QKWLPJ</p><p><br></p><p>What It Is (Instrumental) | Friendlierbear</p><p>MB018TS6WURYX4M</p><p><br></p><p>Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug</p><p>MB01ZSS1RUVB0IK</p>
May 11, 2026
Don't WASTE Your Life Chasing Success (It's NOT Worth It!)
<p>Success today does not guarantee fulfillment tomorrow. A lot of men are exhausted, constantly connected, and quietly running on empty. We live in an age of hustle culture, nonstop productivity, and always being available, but the truth is many men are burning out while chasing a version of success that still leaves them restless.</p><p>In this episode of Gaining Ground, we talk honestly about burnout, pressure, rhythm, and the pace of modern life. We unpack why so many men feel emotionally exhausted, spiritually drained, and constantly behind, even while accomplishing more than ever before. This conversation explores how technology, work culture, and misplaced priorities can slowly pull men away from what matters most.</p><p>We also discuss the biblical idea of Sabbath and rest, why stopping is an act of trust, and how healthy rhythms help men lead their families, protect their minds, and build lives that actually last. From Jesus’ example of rest to practical frameworks like “rest weekly, depart monthly, abandon annually,” let’s get some practical wisdom for men who want to overcome burnout without checking out on responsibility.</p><p>If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, distracted, or emotionally stretched thin, this conversation will help you rethink success, reset your priorities, and build a healthier rhythm for the long haul.</p><p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE:</strong></p><p>0:00 – Do You Trust God Enough To Rest?</p><p>1:49 – How Men Define Success and Legacy</p><p>6:55 – Why Your Pace Shapes Your Purpose</p><p>8:50 – Why So Many Men Are Burned Out</p><p>14:52 – Why You Are Not a Robot</p><p>16:21 – Advice on Burnout From a Dying Man</p><p>19:16 – What the Bible Says About Rest and Sabbath</p><p>24:50 – How To Deal With Busy Seasons</p><p>30:02 – Men & Purpose: Are You Aiming at the Right Target?</p><p>36:58 – 3 Rhythms to Overcome Burnout</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🚀 START HERE!</strong></p><p>Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:</strong></p><p>Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>MORE RESOURCES:</strong></p><p>- Ben Sasse | NYT Interview (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Vwh9fSk1Xn8?si=VGALA1GD6ivLpAPj" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Vwh9fSk1Xn8?si=VGALA1GD6ivLpAPj</a>) </p><p><br></p><p><strong>👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:</strong></p><p>- Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) </p><p>- Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>) </p><p>- Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>📱 STAY CONNECTED:</strong></p><p>- Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) </p><p>- Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>) </p><p>- Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) </p><p>- Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC CREDITS:</strong></p><p>Another Time | Friendlierbear</p><p>MB01D7NI9QKWLPJ</p><p><br></p><p>What It Is (Instrumental) | Friendlierbear</p><p>MB018TS6WURYX4M</p><p><br></p><p>Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug</p><p>MB01ZSS1RUVB0IK</p>
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- What is Gaining Ground?
<p>Gaining Ground is a podcast for men who are tired of drifting and ready to move forward.</p><p>Hosted by father-and-son duo Drew and Landon Sherman, Gaining Ground calls men to take responsibility for their faith, their family, and their future. Each episode tackles real issues men face—leadership, discipline, identity, marriage, fatherhood, work, and spiritual growth—with biblical wisdom, honest conversation, and practical next steps.</p><p>This isn’t a podcast about quick fixes or surface-level motivation. It’s about steady progress. Learning to lead yourself well. Building integrity when no one’s watching. Becoming the kind of man others can count on.</p><p>If you feel stuck, stretched thin, or unsure how to grow without burning out—this podcast is for you. No hype. No fluff. Just truth, clarity, and a challenge to take the next step forward.</p><p>New episodes release every other Monday.</p><p>Take ground. Build what lasts.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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