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Man in the Making

Brecken Michlermaninthemaking.com
Father and son, Ryan and Brecken Michler talk about all the issues men should discuss with their boys - drugs, alcohol, pornography, sex, girls, discipline, commitment, and growing up. These conversations are designed to spark meaningful dialogue between you, as a father, and your own sons as you work to usher him into manhood.

Episodes

Social Media, Getting Healthy, and What the Future Holds

Today, my dad and I answer listener questions including how to build a social media following, best tips for losing weight and getting strong, a few survival tools, and what I’m looking forward to learning more about in the future! Please be sure to leave an honest rating and review and subscribe to our YouTube channel .

Feb 23, 202330 min

Communicate Like a Man

Today, my dad and I talk about one of the most important skills a young man can develop - the ability to communicate well. We discuss 7 key factors of successful communication and how to be more memorable when meeting new people. Please leave a 5-star rating and review and be sure to check out our YouTube Channel. Thanks for the support!

Feb 16, 202328 min

5 Lessons Learned in Costa Rica

Today, my dad and I talk about our Costa Rican vacation and share 5 of our most valuable lessons while we were there: The Importance of New Experiences How to Enjoy Unplugging Why to Have Good Friends The Importance of Financial Freedom Being Aware of Your Surroundings Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and leave a review! Thanks for the support.

Jan 26, 202342 min

Goal Setting for Young Men

Today, my dad and I talk about 5 key components of proper goal setting. We also cover some of my own goals and how to tighten them up using the framework of God, Family, and Lifting. Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and leave a review! Thanks for the support.

Jan 05, 202332 min

Trust Between Father and Son, Having the Hard Conversations, and Benefits of Homeschooling

Today, my dad and I talk about the benefits of homeschooling, how to build and develop trust as father and son, how and why to have the hard conversations, and so much more. Please be sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review so we can read yours on a future podcast episode. And, please subscribe to our new YouTube channel! Thanks for the support!...

Dec 29, 202235 min

The Story of Christmas

Today, my dad and I talk about the birth of Christ and why it’s so important in our lives and the lives of everyone on earth. Merry Christmas! Please be sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review so we can read yours on a future podcast episode. And, please subscribe to our new YouTube channel! Thanks for the support!

Dec 22, 202248 min

5 Money Lessons for Young Men

Today my dad and I talk about 5 money lessons for young men: - Develop the Right Money Mindset - Make Money the Right Way - Track Income and Expenses - Be Generous with your Resources - Make Smart Spending Decisions Please be sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review so we can read yours on a future podcast episode. Thanks for the support!

Dec 15, 202234 min

5 Lessons From Lifting

Today my dad and I talk about 5 lessons I've learned from powerlifting: Humility, Faith, Pride, Discipline, and Team Work. Please make sure to leave a 5-Star rating and review and we will read it on a future episode!

Dec 08, 202231 min

Father/Son Expectations, How to Handle Emotions, and Good Bros Versus Bad Bros

Today, my dad and I talk about the the expectations we have as son and father, how to handle our emotions properly and appropriately, and what makes a "good bro" versus a "bad bro." Please be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review to enter our t-shirt giveaway. And, support us by checking out our shirts here .

Dec 01, 202238 min

Thanksgiving Gratitude, God's Blessings, and Abundance Versus Scarcity

Today, my dad and I talk about the history of Thanksgiving and why it's important to understand, the power and responsibility of God's blessings, and the differences between the abundance versus scarcity mindsets. Please be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review to enter our t-shirt giveaway. And, support us by checking out our shirts here .

Nov 24, 202225 min

5 Lesson Every Young Man Should Learn

Today, My dad and I talk about 5 lessons every young man should learn including humilty, strength, faith, a good mindset, and respect. Please leave a 5-star rating and review and we might read it on a future episode! Also check out my shirts at https://store.orderofman.com/collections/man-in-the-making.

Nov 17, 202229 min

Life Lessons from the Football Field, Pride and Humility, and the Power of Prayer

Today, my dad and I talk about the power of prayer and what each of us prays for, life lessons from the football field, career choices, what we're proud of in each other and so much more. Please be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review so we can read it on a future episode. You can support us by purchasing one of our Man in the Making shirts at https://store.orderofman.com/collections/man-in-the-making

Nov 10, 202244 min

Moose Hunt of a Lifetime

This week, my dad and I sit down to recap our Maine Moose Hunt. We talk about the highs and lows, and the laughs along the way as we make memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy. And, please leave us a 5-star rating and review so we can read it on a future podcast!

Nov 03, 202244 min

The Caged Lion, Money and Value, and Dressing Well

Today, my dad and I talk about the caged vs. free lion, why money is important and how to add value, and the power and importance of dressing well. Please be sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review so we can read it on a future episode. Thank you for the support!

Sep 08, 202224 min

Biblical Masculinity, Adaptability, and Producing More Than You Consume

On this week's podcast, my Dad and I talk about the virtues of biblical masculinity, why it's important we learn to adapt to outside factors, and how a man produces more than he consumes. Please be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review so we can read it on next week's podcast. Thank you for your suppprt! P.S. Check out our new merchandise !

Aug 25, 202222 min

Working Hard, Setting Yourself Apart, and Earning Respect

This week, my dad and I talk about my first week of high school football and the lessons I've learned. We also cover the importance of hard work, how you can set yourself apart, and how to earn respect. Please be sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review so we can read your review on next week's podcast. And, in the meantime, check out our Man in the Making shirts !

Aug 18, 202222 min

Fortune Favors the Brave, How to Set Goals, Using Tools

Today, my dad and I talk about why fortune favors the brave, how to set goals properly and where to focus your attention, and how and why we all need to learn to use tools correctly. Please leave us a 5-star rating and review and we'll read it on a future episode. Also, our new Man in the Making shirts are finally available !

Aug 11, 202217 min

Lessons from Fishing Camp, Competition, and Being Okay with Failure

Today, my dad and I discuss the key lessons I learned at fishing camp, a recap of wins and failures from my last powerlifting competition, and why it's okay to be okay with failure (as long as you frame it correctly). Please be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review so we can read it on our next podcast! Thanks for the support!

Aug 04, 202236 min

False Dichotomies, Trust Issues, and Building a Tribe

This week, my dad and I talk about how to identify a false dichotomy, overcoming trust issues with girls and women, and how to effectively build a tribe. Please leave a 5-start rating and review and we'll read it on a future episode. Thanks for the support!

Jun 30, 202239 min

Strengths and Weaknesses, Finding a Side Hustle, and Father/Son Wishes

This week, my dad and I talk about each of our strengths and weaknesses, why a side hustle is important and how to find one, and what each of us wishes the other would do more often. Please be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review. We read them all during our shows! Much appreciated!

Jun 23, 202226 min

Rites of Passage, Manifesting Reality, and Expressing Love

In today's episode, my dad and I talk about the recap of our Squire Program and why rites of passages are so important, review an essay I wrote in 5th grade about my dad and manifesting reality, and how to express love correctly with other men. Please leave a 5-star rating and review and see if we read your review on a future podcast. Thank you for your support!

Jun 02, 202231 min

Racism, Discernment, and Effective Communication

Today, my dad and I talk about racism, exercising discernment, and how to effectively communicate as a young man. Please leave a 5-star rating and review! We may read your review on a future episode. Thanks for the support!

May 12, 202229 min

The Golden Rule, Why Chores are Good, and Bathroom Etiquette

Today, my dad and I talk about "The Golden Rule," why chores are important, how rights differentiate from privileges, and how to behave in the bathroom. Make sure to leave a 5-star rating and review to see if we read yours on a future podcast. Thanks for your support!

May 05, 202231 min

Finding a Hobby, Fight or Flight, and How to Shave

Today, my dad and I talk about how and why to find a hobby, the phenomenon of fight or flight, and how to shave correctly. Please leave us a 5-star rating and review to see if we read your revie on a future podcast...

Apr 28, 202222 min

Communicate Effectively, Live in the Moment, and Powerlifting

Today, my dad and I talk about the importance of communicating effectively, why and how to live in the moment, the balance between fortune and hard work, powerlifting, and our weekly ManRule: Prioritize and Execute. Please leave us a 5-start rating and review to see if we'll read your review on a future podcast. Thanks, for the support!

Apr 07, 202237 min

Faith, Family, Fitness, A Successful Hunt, and Making Your Bed

Today, my dad and I talk about our hunt last week and some of our biggest takeaways. We also cover the importance of making your bed in the morning and how it sets your day up for success. Please be sure to leave a rating and review to see if we'll read your on a future podcast. Thanks for the support!

Mar 24, 202236 min

Sportsmanship, Focus Vs. Obsession, and Shooting Guns

Today, my dad and I talk about why it's important to show sportsmanship, the difference between focus and obsession, and why everyone should learn to shoot firearms. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. We may read your review on next week's podcast!

Mar 10, 202244 min

Invictus, Be Prepared, and Emotional Control

Today, my dad and I talk about the poem Invictus by William Ernest Henley, why it's important to be prepared for whatever life has to throw at you, how to control your emotions, and why you should put things away when you're done with them. Be sure to leave a 5-start rating and review. Maybe we'll read your review on a future podcast. Thanks for your support!

Mar 03, 202240 min