Recovering Mr. Tough Guy

About this sermon

In this deeply honest episode of the 13 Minutes podcast, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi and Dave Mann unpack the hidden cost of “tough guy” culture and what it really means to become a good man. Together, they explore the journey from emotional survival to emotional freedom — confronting shame, healing inherited patterns, learning vulnerability, and discovering the strength found in accountability, brotherhood, and love. B and Dave speak candidly about: -Growing up in cultures that rewarded toughness over tenderness -The difference between shame and guilt -Why men struggle to ask for help -Breaking generational cycles of emotional suppression -Marriage, forgiveness, and emotional repair -The power of men’s peer groups and authentic connection -Learning to say hard things and hear hard things -Why vulnerability may be the greatest form of masculine strength This conversation is for every man who has ever hidden behind anger, pride, silence, performance, or survival mode — and for anyone who loves a man trying to become better. At the heart of this episode is a simple but powerful truth: You are not alone, and there is another way forward. Engage with B HaLevi: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BHaLevi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baruch_halevi/ Website: https://bhalevi.com/ Join or Support the 13 Minutes Mission: https://bhalevi.com/the-13-minutes-mission/