Men of Faith

Dr. Scott Hagan joins Project Church’s Team Con for a conversation about leadership, faithfulness, culture, and going the distance. From the difference between the compass and the clock to optimism, visionary leadership, self-control, and spiritual maturity, Scott challenges leaders to establish their direction before obsessing over efficiency.
  • (00:00) - Caleb Cole Introduces Dr. Scott Hagan
  • (01:25) - Men of Faith Podcast Intro
  • (01:44) - Going the Distance in Faith and Leadership
  • (06:36) - Becoming a Faithful Elder
  • (08:11) - Organization Is a Discipline
  • (09:02) - Can the Church Flourish in Political Headwinds?
  • (12:10) - Sennacherib, Hezekiah, and False Confidence
  • (15:02) - When Everyone Claims the Lord Is With Them
  • (17:13) - Which Came First, the Compass or the Clock?
  • (18:44) - Direction Must Come Before Efficiency
  • (21:42) - Building the Invisible Organization
  • (28:48) - Why Leaders Must Stay Optimistic
  • (31:54) - The Strange Tax of Visionary Leadership
  • (34:24) - Maturity, Growth, and the Seven Nerd Words
  • (35:44) - Guarding Against Self-Pity
  • (37:16) - More Than Conquerors and Closing Prayer

Creators and Guests

Host
Caleb Cole
Caleb, a Sacramento native, grew up in a pastor’s home and is a third generation minister. At the age of 12, after one of his grandfather’s sermons, he felt a call from God to be a pastor. He consistently pursued that call throughout high school and college. Caleb attended Central Bible College in Springfield, MO where he earned a B.A. in Biblical Studies and went on to the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary where he earned an M.A. in Theological Studies.

What is Men of Faith?

Men of Faith is a Christian podcast dedicated to calling men up and not out.

Hosted by Caleb Cole, each episode equips men to follow Jesus with conviction, character, and consistency—at home, at work, and in every season of life. Through honest conversations and practical biblical wisdom, Men of Faith tackles real issues like leadership, fatherhood, identity, marriage, discipline, spiritual growth, and navigating culture without compromise. This is a podcast for men who want more than inspiration—they want transformation.