In this episode we explore the three aspects of humans: body, soul, and spirit. We discuss how these are three distinct aspects, what each of them entail, how the soul and spirit are different, and ultimately why it matters for us as men.Bởi Discipline of Manliness

In this episode we talk about the value of investing in yourself. We specifically talk about the value of hiring a coach for the specific aspects of your life where you're trying to achieve growth. Tune in for this episode and learn about the value of getting a coach in your life and the value of who, not how!…

In this episode, I interview Steve Osterholzer. Steve is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel whose the founder and director of the Christian non-profit called, 'Of Mountains & Men.' Their mission is to help guide teens into Christian manhood through a combination of wilderness adventures and biblically based discussions about manhood. Join me in this…

Our phones are meant to be a tool that we use to be more productive, solve problems, or stay connected with friends and family. But, these tools are becoming more and more of a nuisance than a help. In many cases, smartphone use is leading to sleep problems, depression, loneliness, increased stress and anxiety, impaired focus, and self-absorption. …

I share my takeaway from conversation with a friend where he shared with me the concept that we don't always see things the way they are, but the way we are. Join me in this episode as I share my takeaways from our conversation, and how we should accurately look at things in our life!Bởi Discipline of Manliness

In this episode I explain the benefits of cold exposure therapy, or cold plunges. Over the last 90 days, I've been doing cold plunges daily, and I review my experiences, what I used, and how it went. I also review 6 benefits of cold exposure therapy and what I noticed in each from my own personal experience.…

This episode is a follow up to last week's where we talk about Becoming the Man in the Arena. Here we discuss how we respond to success and failure once we've gotten into the arena. Join me in this episode as I share my thoughts on what we do when we win and what action steps we take when we fail.Bởi Discipline of Manliness

Many of us have heard of Teddy Roosevelt's speech, The Man in the Arena. In this episode I want to dive into the importance of becoming the man in the arena; not so we can be the best or build up our ego, but so we can be refined by the effort and the competition.Bởi Discipline of Manliness

In this episode, I discuss the concept found in John 15:5 where Jesus tells his disciples, "...without me, you can do nothing." We can do nothing without God enabling us to do it, and in this episode I remind all of us, myself first of all, that we can do nothing without God. We can work like it all depends on us, but we trust, live and believe lik…

It’s never that hard for us to figure out what we want to have. We want to have a nicer house, or a better car or truck. We want to have a family. We want to have a bigger paycheck. We want to have a better physique! We can all identify pretty easily what we want to have. But there is more to it than just identifying what we want. In this episode, …

If you’re listening to this podcast, there’s a better chance than not that you want to be considered a good man; a man of value and integrity; a man who knows how to be assertive and take ownership of everything in his life… even his mistakes. In this episode, we’re talking about a particular skill that is often overlooked and misrepresented and mi…

We all want to believe that we are talented, capable, and strong. We often see ourselves as the hero in the movie that can overcome any obstacle, beat any problem, and outwit or outfight the villain. But our assessments of our own abilities are often skewed so that we overestimate ourselves. To become the men God created us to be, we have to see ou…

In this episode we talk about the importance of not being needy men. So many men crave affirmation, admiration and recognition so much that they can't function without it. They're constantly slaves to the attention of others, or to acquiring the next greatest thing. Being needy is not attractive, and we have to become men who are sure in our relati…

In this episode I interview my wife, Wendy Hornback, about how to pursue a woman. Whether it's your first date, or your wife of 20 years, we should be pursuing the woman in our life! Wendy and I discuss how to start a relationship, and things to pay attention to as well as how to continue being a student of your wife after years of marriage.…

We all want to feel like we belong, and like we have a circle of friends that truly care about us. Yet so many men admit that they feel like they don’t really have any close friends; like no one really knows them; or they don’t know who they would call if they were really in a jam. We often feel like we’re just too busy with life and we can’t make …

We all want to look like we have it all together, like we’re competent, and confident. We want to look and feel like a success. But we view failure as a black mark on our record, and we believe that because we failed, we aren't good enough. Those feelings prevent us from trying new things and ultimately hold us back from doing what we're capable of…

In this episode I interview weightlifting coach, certified CrossFit trainer and nutrition coach, Alex Casetta about how to find the right gym for you, and how to build muscle and lose fat. We also discuss establishing systems over setting goals, and how having the right systems, or tactics, in place will make you far more effective than just settin…

For too many men, nutrition is nothing short of a mystery. It often feels like we're trying to put together a puzzle without know what the picture should look like. In this episode, we demystify some of the nutrition puzzle by talking with Evan Berwick. Evan recently finished his education in nutrition and is working on becoming a nutrition coach. …

Too many men make New Year's resolutions that ultimately are nothing more than just a wish that something would happen. Rather than making meaningless wishes, you should be setting goals and objectives that you WILL accomplish because you've made them SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time bound). In this episode I explain how…

Regret can be a debilitating feeling that holds us back from moving on and healing in our lives and prevents us from accomplishing the very things we already regret not getting accomplished! In this episode, we talk about how to "finish your failure" and take action to move on from regret. For those with more significant regrets, we also address th…

It's important to know the six people that will ultimately carry your coffin one day. Analyzing our relationships through this lens will put our relationships in a new perspective that will ultimately allow us to know where to put our time and energy, and how we will use our influence. In this episode, I explain my thoughts on how to evaluate your …

As Christian men, we are missing the mark on how we show up and live out Biblical masculinity. When we get this wrong it creates a downward spiral for our wives, children, and all of society around us. It's crucial that we get this right and stop twisting Biblical masculinity into something that suits our personal desires and preferences. In this e…

It's crucial that we take time and finances and invest in ourselves. If we don't believe we're worth the investment, no one else will either. In this episode, I talk about the importance of investing in yourself, and your relationships, and how doing so has helped make me more productive and achieve greater things than ever before, and I encourage …

The secret to building motivation is action! We have to consistently show up and take action if we want to build motivation and stay motivated to continue our habits of faith, friendships, fitness and finances. Tune in to this week's episode to understand how feelings follow our behavior.Bởi Discipline of Manliness

Medical emergencies are a reality many of us will face at some point or another. As men, we should be who others come to for help in these situations. While we likely can't be suited to tackle ALL medical emergencies, being equipped and prepared to handle mecical issues around the home or during recreational activities means we are capable and able…

The affirmation trap can be characterized by positive thinking about oneself to cause us to believe better things about who we are, and what we can accomplish. By believing positive things about ourselves, we will feel more positive about who we are and that will ultimately lead us to success. Affirmation can also be a trap we fall prey to by becom…

In this episode, I talk about some observations from a men's retreat I attended. I discuss how common it is that men struggle with feelings of isolation and depression, and feeling like we don't measure up. I also discuss how Jesus is the only way in which we can measure up, and the importance of knowing him and changing our behavior to better refl…

In this episode we talk about God's will for our lives. We discuss the five aspects covered in John MacArthur's book, Found: God's Will. These aspects are clearly found in God's word (the Bible), and we can know that these five aspects are absolutely God's desire for us without a shadow of doubt. We also discuss the freedom we have in choosing some…

In this episode, we discuss the importance of knowing what you want, and the importance of communicating it. I put this brief talk into practice by communicating my desire for this show, what it truly exists for, and what I want to see happen because of it.Bởi Discipline of Manliness

Too often, men don’t know what they stand for, or why. As men, we must have a rock solid understanding of who we are, what we stand for, and where our boundaries are, and then enforce those boundaries with vigilance! In this episode, we will be talking about the importance of developing an ethos, how to do it, and most importantly how to live by it…

In this episode, I review an article from The Viros Group about Discipline and Focus. We talk about the five things you can do to build discipline in your life, and we also look at three critical questions you should be asking yourself to assess your discipline.Bởi Discipline of Manliness

In this episode we talk about defining your purpose. We explore how to determine your purpose, surrounding yourself with on-purpose people, how purpose gets realized in our lives, and ultimately how that purpose drives extraordinary results.Bởi Discipline of Manliness

Often, in our world today, people consider gestures like taking one’s hat off indoors or opening the door for a lady are outdated, antiquated, sexist, or just too traditional. But in this episode I want to make a case for having a gentleman's code of conduct, and why it’s beneficial not just to us as men, but to society around us. Join me in this e…

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. We need other men in our corner. We need to have a band of brothers around us that we contribute to, and build up, and who in turn build us up. In this episode we continue the concept of building relationships that we started last week, and I interview Dean Miller the head pastor at Front Range Ba…

Building relationships with other men is one of the core elements of becoming the men that God has called us to be. We all have different personalities and some of our traits can help us or hinder us in building relationships with others. This is the first of two episodes discussing how we can build relationships as both introverts and extroverts. …

I interview John Van Der Vliet in this episode to talk about the effects after a shooting and how it impacts you, the perpetrator, and the communities of both parties. John speaks to us from his personal experiences as a former police officer and military veteran. The aftermath is much farther reaching than most of us realize, and if you conceal ca…

In this episode we review an article from Psychology Today about "The Problem of Loneliness" and how it is impacting men in particular. We discuss what this means for us as Christians, and how we can work to be part of the solution rather than the problem!Bởi Discipline of Manliness

What drives you in life? The desire to win? Or, the fear of losing?! In this episode we explore if it is okay to want to win in life, or if it's selfish and sinful to have the desire to win. We also talk about the benefit to having a desire to win as well as how to develop that desire if it's something you're lacking.…

In this episode, I talk about the importance of getting in your reps! This is an important concept physically, but also just as important spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, and relationally. Be sure to get in the practice and build the "muscle memory" required to perform and show up the way you want to when it matters most.…

In this episode I take you through some points to consider before you decide to carry a concealed weapon. Then, if you decide you're willing to take on the responsibility, some additional things to consider once you've made that decision. This isn't legal advice in any way, but just some points to think about that have been helpful for me as I eval…

In this episode, I interview Jake Weidmann about pursuing our passions, and how he has developed his artwork into a full time careeer. Jake Weidmann is a professional artist and certified as one of nine Master Penman in the world. Jake was certified through IAMPETH (International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting)…

In this episode, we talk about the reasons why you should be physically fit, scripture that supports physical fitness, some important things to remember about workout routines, and how to actually build a routine that you can consistently follow. I cite Dr. James DiNicolantonio for some good statistics and facts to remember about working out. You c…

In this episode, I discuss the importance of using your talents to adding value to the world around you! It's easy to overlook the value we can bring just by showing up and using the talent we have. I give a brief overview of the Parable of the Talents in the book of Matthew, and then extrapolate on that in how we are supposed to grow our talents a…

In our day and age, we are living in a time of gender misidentification, or what I would refer to as sex misidentification. Society around us is confusing masculine and feminine roles, sexes, and insisting that you can determine your own “gender.” We’re confused on our roles in marriage and society, and what should even be included in those roles. …

In this episode we talk about July 4th and our Independence we declared from Britain, and how our founding fathers didn't remain complacent in the dangers they faced. We then get into complacency in our own lives, what it is, how we slip into becoming complacent and then the six specific things we can do to prevent, avoid, or get out of complacency…

In this episode we discuss the balance of faith and preparation. Too often we see these things as diametrically opposed, and that it's either one or the other. But in this show we look deeper at a few instances when a life of preparation has actually complemented the opportunities to step out in faith. Join me in this episode as we look for ways to…

In this episode we discuss my recent experience at youth camp and the reciprocal value of working with teenagers. I share some lessons I learned and took away from the camp experience. And, the main content is focusing on the difference between simply gaining knowledge (e.g. learning), and applying knowledge (or living). Tune in to this episode as …

In this episode, we review some additional points to the "What Your Language Says About You" episode. We talk about being men who stand in the breach. We look at how Jesus is our ultimate example of that, and how God looks for men who are capable to stand in the gap and do what's needed.Bởi Discipline of Manliness

In this episode, we talk about the importance of knowing where you stand and being able to identify the topics that are worth fighting for. We talk about how to know the appropriate level of intensity to bring in different topics, and how to decide when a hill is worth dying on. Join me in this conversation in knowing how and when to get involved i…

In this episode, we explore what our language says about us as men, and what we're really communicating beyond just the words we speak. I make a case for not using profanity and foul language, and explore some of what we are communicating to others when we use that language.Bởi Discipline of Manliness