Vertical Pursuit

About Vertical Pursuit

Vertical Pursuit exists to help you gain the elevation between where you are and where God destined you to be. We want to inspire you to create the space to live your best life every day. In today's culture, men are defeated, isolated, beat down, and stereotyped. We also live in a time where men are hunting and hungry for the blueprint of what it means to be a man. Imagine not living a life of shame or failure. A life of defeat, regret, or insignificance. A life of isolation, fear, and loneliness. Instead, we can live a life of power and purpose that will clarify our outlook, overcome our struggles, forge our relationships, and impact our world. Vertical Pursuit podcast is about helping men find a place to be known, belong, and unlock their God-given potential. A place to move from the ordinary to the extraordinary! As we focus on manhood primarily in this podcast, we believe we can empower men to embrace Jesus-formed masculinity in a way that inspires them to be the best husbands, fathers, friends, and leaders to those around them. Mike Barrett, also known as "MB", is a former television play-by-play announcer for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association, the Portland Thunder of the Arena Football League, and the Portland Fire of the WNBA. Mike Tatlock, also known as “Tats”, is an author, NBA chaplain for the Portland Trail Blazers, and Lead Pastor of Grace Chapel in Wilsonville, Oregon.

Publisher

Mike Barrett and Mike Tatlock

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Oct 2021

Latest episode

5 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

16 of 118 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   5 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 117: The Forgotten Fruit of the Spirit

   Host Paul explores how a specific fruit of the spirit offers comfort during long trials, drawing from Galatians.

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   5 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 116: The Jezebel/Ahab Effect

   Host Dr. Brenda Smith and guest Dr. John Doe explore the Jezebel/Ahab effect, examining biblical interpretations of modern feminism and masculinity through the lens of the Lindsay Clancy trial.

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   8 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 115: Pride Before the Fall

   Host John Smith explores how pride leads to downfall, contrasting it with humility's enduring strength, offering listeners a profound spiritual insight.

Inside a recent episode

Episode 117: The Forgotten Fruit of the Spirit

Published 5 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And everyone's like, why? That's insane. Why does he say counter all joy when you face trials? Who finds joy in trials? But then if you read the rest of the verse, in James 1, he actually goes on to say, He says, but let patience, this is verse 4, let patience, i.e., let long-suffering have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. And it parallels that idea in Romans where there is an aspect that it requires a certain level of patience slash willingness to suffer long so that whatever is causing the character shaping in you in that suffering moment may have its effect. […]

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,960

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

27 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

27 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

47

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

51

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