Shame is one of the most powerful and least discussed forces shaping the lives of men.

It often hides beneath the surface—behind striving, isolation, passivity, anger, perfectionism, or the feeling that we are somehow “less than” who we were meant to be.

Many men carry it quietly.

And many never realize how deeply it influences the way they live, lead, relate, and respond.

A Conversation with Craig Glass

In this episode of The Next Stage Podcast, Craig Glass joins host Rob Stout to explore:

  • how shame quietly takes root in a man’s life
  • the difference between conviction and condemnation
  • why identity must come before performance
  • how men begin to walk in freedom
  • what it looks like to reclaim purpose and courage

This is an honest, thoughtful conversation for men who want more than surface answers.
It’s for men who want truth, healing, and a clearer way forward.

Listen to the Episode

Free Companion Resource

To go deeper, we created a free reflection guide:
Disarming Shame: Reflection Guide
A practical companion designed to help you process key themes from the episode and begin applying them personally.

👉 Download the Free Guide

If This Resonates With You…
If this conversation stirs something deeper in you—if you sense a desire for greater clarity, courage, and intentionality—we invite you to consider our upcoming In the Arena Cohort.
A 4-week guided online experience for men who want to step more fully into the real arenas of life.

👉 Learn About the Cohort Intensive 

Freedom often begins when what has been hidden is brought into the light.

You are not alone.

And your story is not over.