A book launch from the ministry of Jerry & Holly Leachman ← Leachman Ministries
Brave Hearts, Strong Arms
New from Jerry Leachman

Brave Hearts,
Strong Arms.

Locker Room Talks for the Only Game That Matters. Forty-six short chapters, written to be read one locker-room talk at a time — for husbands, fathers, friends, teammates, and leaders who want to keep moving forward.

Foreword by Brit Hume, Senior Political Analyst, Fox News
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252Pages
46Chapters
11Parts
Brave Hearts, Strong Arms — book cover by Jerry Leachman, foreword by Brit Hume
  • The Book
About the book

Not about perfection. About commitment.

Jerry Leachman speaks directly to men who want to live with strength, integrity, and faith in a world that constantly tests all three. A former Alabama football player and lifelong follower of Christ, Jerry blends the grit of the game with the truth of Scripture to deliver messages that are honest, practical, and deeply encouraging.

This book isn't about perfection — it's about commitment. It's about showing up, staying in the fight, and learning to rely on God as the ultimate Coach. Whether you're a husband, father, friend, teammate, or leader, these pages offer encouragement and wisdom to keep moving forward.

Short chapters, built for real life Rooted in Scripture, not slogans For men in every arena
  • Praise
Endorsed by coaches, generals, and friends

From the men who know him best.

"Jerry played football at Alabama for one of football's greatest head coaches — Bear Bryant; but when Jerry was our chaplain for the Redskins, he emphasized his Head Coach in life was God."
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Joe GibbsHall of Fame Head Coach, Washington Redskins
"Jerry has a unique gift of seeing into a man's heart, of understanding him and of speaking the truth. Get this book for all the men in your life."
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Susan Alexander YatesSpeaker & best-selling author on family & faith
"This is the book the world has been waiting for Jerry Leachman to write."
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Andy AndrewsNYT bestselling author of The Traveler's Gift
"Jerry Leachman is blessed with a special gift of ministering to men. It will inspire the reader to go forth and put points on the scoreboard for Jesus!"
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Luther StrangeFormer U.S. Senator & Attorney General of Alabama
"Jerry Leachman is the REAL DEAL!! I have known him for more than 20 years and have seen how he motivates men. His message is real and changes lives."
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Gen. Richard "Tex" Brown IIIU.S. Air Force, retired
"I have known Jerry since our freshman year at Alabama and found him to be a terrific teammate. I admire his boldness and confidence."
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Johnny MussoAll-America Alabama running back, CFB Hall of Fame
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  • Inside
What's inside

Eleven parts. Forty-six locker-room talks.

  1. I.PreseasonChoosing Your Team
  2. II.Summer CampMastering the Fundamentals
  3. III.The Season
  4. IV.Fumbles and Interceptions
  5. V.Who Is Your Head Coach?
  6. VI.Franchise Friendships
  7. VII.Marriage
  8. VIII.Fatherhood
  9. IX.Postseason Evaluation
  10. X.The Grandstands
  11. XI.The Final Whistle

A few of the talks

Ultimate Validation What Is a Real Man? Franchise Friendships Your Marriage — Covenant or a Contract? Coaching Your Sons The Secret to Significance Be a Lamplighter
Short chapters, built for real life — read one at a time or straight through.
Rooted in Scripture, not slogans or self-help formulas.
Written for men in every arena: locker room, living room, and boardroom.
  • Author
About the author

Coach. Chaplain. Friend.

Jerry Leachman played football at the University of Alabama under Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. Years later he served as a chaplain of the Washington Redskins under Hall of Fame head coach Joe Gibbs.

For more than forty years, Jerry has spent his life in the locker rooms, living rooms, and boardrooms of men who wanted to know what it looks like to follow Jesus with strength and humility — walking with athletes, generals, executives, journalists, pastors, and everyday men.

He and his wife Holly live and minister together through Leachman Ministries. Brave Hearts, Strong Arms is the book their friends have been asking Jerry to write for decades.

Career Highlights

  • University of Alabama FootballUnder Coach Bear Bryant
  • Chaplain, Washington RedskinsUnder Coach Joe Gibbs
  • 40+ Years of MinistryTo men across every walk of life
  • AuthorBrave Hearts, Strong Arms
Get the book

Put Jesus on the scoreboard.

Paperback available now. Perfect for husbands, fathers, teammates, and any man in your life who's still in the fight.

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252Pages
46Chapters
11Parts