Send us a text As a man who works with other men on issues of improving as men, getting better as husbands and fathers, and doing that with a foundation of Jesus, faith, and Christianity, something that comes up often are discussions about the core concepts of masculinity. Today is Maundy Thursday, which is also known as Holy Thursday. It is a significant day in this holy week, moving towards Good Friday, and the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. By the way, the word Mau...
Apr 17, 2025•4 min
Send us a text Our culture has lots to say about the topics of leadership and what standard men should follow these days. This has caused far too many men to struggle with ideas of leadership, masculinity, and falling into the trap of being the lone wolf. My guest today is Josh Khachadourian. Josh is a husband, father, leader, coach and host of the 'Raising The Standard' podcast. Josh has spent the last 20 years ascending the corporate ladder in a Fortune 100 company where he focused on building...
Mar 18, 2025•54 min
Send us a text This is a short rant about the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. We live in a sick, broken, and fallen world. And the response of far too many people about this murder is a perfect example of the world we live in. Some will not like this rant, and that’s ok.
Dec 12, 2024•3 min
Send us a text In our modern world, blended families are common. And blended families bring challenges that need to be addressed. From dealing with the ex to combining finances, new siblings not getting along, and all the stress that can happen when two separate families become one. My guest today, Chris Gifford, is a husband and father who has gone through the journey of blending families together. He shares his experience and insight in a conversation that all of us can learn from. Connect wit...
Nov 26, 2024•57 min
Send us a text Most men have struggles with identity at different times in their lives. And it often is visible in the different masks that we wear, one mask at work, one at home, one with friends, and on and on. My guest today is Kalab Johnson and he has a powerful story of how his struggles with identity led him to an affair, which led to his divorce. But his story does not end there. In giving his life to Jesus, in putting his identity in Christ, Kalab’s marriage was restored. And today, he j...
Nov 13, 2024•47 min
Send us a text One of the most important things for a man is to not do life in isolation. It’s critical to have other men who will have your back, men you can do life together with. From celebrating the high points to supporting during the low points, this life was not meant to be lived alone. My guest today is Theo Zhuang. Times were tough for him as a child, growing up in Venezuela from the age of 3 to 10 as his parents were missionaries, which was a difficult environment for a boy. And growin...
Oct 17, 2024•53 min
Send us a text One of the issues it seems we all have to work through is the issue of pride. But it can easily sneak into life without us even realizing it. Pride can impact our marriages, our parenting, and every other aspect of our lives. My guest today is Cody Martin, a man who has been working through this issue over his years. From serving our country in the special forces to everyday life, he shares his thoughts and experiences in dealing with pride. Cody has been married for nine years on...
Oct 08, 2024•53 min
Send us a text As husbands, we want to improve. We want to get better. We want to become a high value husband. But how do we do that, and what does that even mean? My guest today, David Frey, is an expert on this topic and he shares his great thoughts and insights with us. David has been married to his wife for 34 years. They are the parents of two beautiful adult children. David is the author of the book titled, “301 Ways to Be a High Value Husband” and the creator of the “Communicate to Connec...
Sep 24, 2024•55 min
Send us a text In our culture, we don’t have any clear line, or event, or rite of passage for when a boy becomes a man. This leads to many boys struggling and trying to figure when, and how, they become men. A rite of passage is a powerful experience, from a young man and his father, that invites the boy into his journey of manhood. My guest today is Steven Arms, and he is a leading expert in this subject. In his book, Milestone to Manhood, Steven shares his firsthand experience of his own Rite ...
Sep 18, 2024•55 min
Send us a text In today’s world so many men are working through the ideas of masculinity, toxic masculinity, and calling. So what does healthy masculinity look like? What does a man’s calling look like? How does a man discover his calling? My guests today, Rory and Matt, have great insight into these issues and lots more in a fun and important conversation. Rory Lawrence is the founder of The Dangerous Man Podcast. Husband to Jenni, father to three children, brother to seven siblings, and a Past...
Sep 10, 2024•53 min
Send us a text Communication is one of the main challenges in marriages, and it’s one of the most important things between husband and wife. There are so many questions about this topic. How do we learn to communicate? How does a married couple learn to talk with each other? What does healthy conflict resolution look like in marriage? And so much more. In this episode today my guest, Austin Holt shares his expertise and experience on these critical questions. Austin is a Christian, Husband, Fath...
Sep 03, 2024•55 min
Send us a text The word cancer is loaded. When we hear the word, all sorts of images pop up in our minds. Our emotions start racing and we start thinking about the future differently. My guest today, Mike Knebel, has dealt with cancer. And recovery. And then cancer again. And then recovery again. In this episode, he shares about his faith, his humor, his wife and kids, and the entire process of fighting cancer. Mike Knebel is a husband, father, Christ follower, self-described bourbon expert, thr...
Aug 06, 2024•53 min
Send us a text Leadership is an incredible honor, but leading can be difficult. Leading in the world and leading in the home; there certainly are a lot of challenges that come with leading. Even Jesus, the ultimate example of a leader, he ran into challenges. And one of the things he was willing to do, was risking the love of the people he was called to lead. But he continued leading through that difficulty. As men, we’re called to be leaders in our homes. But what does that mean? What does that...
Jul 30, 2024•54 min
Send us a text My guest today has worked in some tough places, skid row LA, working with people fresh out of jail, and helping them through the issues of addiction and recovery. In this world so many are struggling with some addiction and need guidance on recovery. We dig into that, and much more on the episode today. Ben Clark is a Christian, a Husband, and a Father. Working in both the Secular & Faith Communities as a Counselor, & Chaplain Ben has worked in Toronto Canada, LA and most ...
Jul 23, 2024•56 min
Send us a text As men, we are called to lead our families. But sometimes we don’t know how to do that. What is God’s plan for family? In the episode today, I am joined by Providence Tucker to discuss our role in leading our family, how we do that according to Scripture, and lots more. Providence Tucker is a man of God, a husband, father, and grandfather, and he is a faith and family centered thinker. He is passionate about building the Kingdom of God. Sharing God’s calling for men to become the ...
Jul 16, 2024•55 min
Send us a text This is a brief unplanned podcast episode of me sharing some of my thoughts about the Trump Assassination Attempt and what I think the Christian response to this historic moment in time should be.
Jul 15, 2024•7 min
Send us a text How do we love our children in the way that God loves us? How do we become Godly fathers? These are big questions at the core of being a father and of doing what we can to become better as fathers. My guest today is Dan Peterson and we tackle these questions and many more in this important conversation. Dan Peterson is the founder of The Compass For Life, he is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and has his Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology. He specializes in helping ...
Jul 09, 2024•58 min
Send us a text It’s not difficult for a marriage to hit a rough patch. And sometimes that leads to a seriously hurting marriage. But for all marriages, in that rough patch or not, there is hope. My guest today is Daniel Berry, author of the book Hope for the Hurting Marriage . We discuss a wide range of marriage topics all leading to the conclusion that there is hope, very real hope. It’s an important conversation that I look forward to sharing with you. So let’s get started. Daniel Berry is a d...
Jul 02, 2024•57 min
Send us a text Prison ministry can be one of the most challenging, and most rewarding types of ministry. And there are unique issues with this calling. My guest today is Randall Ham, who has years of experience with ministering to incarcerated men. Randall Ham is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and former Marine Drill Instructor, who is passionate about ministering to incarcerated men through the Kairos Prison Ministry organization. He has also served as a member of his city’s govern...
Jun 25, 2024•55 min
Send us a text One of the most important things is for Christian men to have friends. And one of the most dangerous things is for him to live in isolation. My guest today is David Dusek, and we discuss the critical issues of friendship, accountability, isolation, and how our wives fit into this conversation. David Dusek’s mission is to encourage and equip men to live their lives for Christ. He utilizes his life experiences – including his upbringing in a non-Christian home, coming to Christ as a...
Jun 18, 2024•57 min
Send us a text On this episode today I’m tackling one of the biggest issues for men, being lonely. Truly lonely. Even when surrounded by other people, men today are lonely in their souls, and it’s a pain unlike anything else. Guys it has to change, it can’t remain as it is. There is something you can do about it, and that’s what I’m going to talk about on this episode. So let’s get started. Important Links: Join the Significant Man Fellowship: https://significantman.com/the-fellowship/ Get Warre...
Apr 26, 2024•11 min
Send us a text Today’s episode of the podcast is going to be a little bit different. Normally on this show, I have something planned, something written out, something specific that I’m going to share with the folks who are listening, but this is going to be different. As someone who talks about all sorts of issues, all sorts of topics for Christian men, I get asked a lot of random-seeming questions. So what I’m going to do on the show today is I’m going to respond to, I’m going to answer a handf...
Apr 09, 2024•18 min
Send us a text Leading like Jesus is a great goal for all Christians. And learning to lead during times of challenge and chaos is something that we should all be working to get better at. There is an opportunity that chaos presents to you as a leader, and in this podcast episode, I’m going to share some thoughts about how to live and lead like Jesus during those difficult times so that you can become the lighthouse that is shining brightly in the darkness…. So let’s get started. Important Links:...
Mar 22, 2024•16 min
Send us a text In our house, we never lie. At least that’s what I hear dads often tell me. But, is that true? Is it accurate to say that we never lie in this house? It’s actually very common for parents to lie to their own children. And is that bad? Is it wrong every time a parent lies? Does it need to stop? Are you telling your kids these lies, and maybe not even realizing that you are? And where do we go from there? That’s what today’s episode is all about… so let’s get started. Important Link...
Mar 15, 2024•10 min
Send us a text We live in challenging times. Turn on the news or check the newsfeed and it seems like there is story after story of chaos, of war, and of disease and death. Then there are the stories of political unrest and economic unrest. Inflation is out of control. The future is so uncertain. It can seem like there is darkness everywhere you look. And then, bringing it in closer to home, for far too many men their homes are not the peaceful oasis they have hoped for. Inside the house there i...
Mar 08, 2024•11 min
Send us a text Over the years of leading events for men and working with men, something common that comes up is questions about the Bible. There are so many questions. Who wrote it? When was it written? Who was it written to? How is it structured? What are the Old and New Testaments about? What are the individual books about? And tons more. Because of these kinds of questions, I’ve written a new book called the Tactical Guide to the Bible , available at Amazon right now. And in today’s episode, ...
Mar 01, 2024•16 min
Send us a text Over the last several weeks on the podcast, I’ve been tackling some of the big and serious issues of mental health, men, and the church. On today’s episode, the topic is still as big and serious, but not quite so heavy. I’ll share today some thoughts on how to help someone who is dealing with these challenges, how to help them to change, so let’s get started. Important Links: THE FELLOWSHIP BROTHERHOOD An exclusive community of like-minded Christian men, who meet each week to lear...
Feb 23, 2024•13 min
Send us a text If there is a topic that seems to never be, or rarely is, discussed in church, it is the topic of suicide. There isn’t much that is more heartbreaking than suicide. And the impact is far more reaching than the one life that was lost. Family members, friends, co-workers, people in the community, and future generations are all affected by one person’s choice. I’m in the middle of a series on Christian men, the church, and mental health and today I’m going to dig into this important ...
Feb 16, 2024•14 min
Send us a text Last week I started a four-week series on the podcast about Men, the Church, and Mental Health. I’m continuing that series today with an episode that focuses on the important issue of men dealing with depression. I’ll share some thoughts and next steps with this incredibly important issue. Important Links: THE FELLOWSHIP BROTHERHOOD An exclusive community of like-minded Christian men, who meet each week to learn, laugh, hold each other accountable, and walk through life together. ...
Feb 09, 2024•14 min
Send us a text One of the main issues of our time is mental health. Sometimes the church does well with this, and sometimes it doesn’t. And sometimes men do well with this, and sometimes we don’t. On today’s episode I’m going to get into this topic of men, the church, and mental health – so let’s get started. Important Links: THE FELLOWSHIP BROTHERHOOD An exclusive community of like-minded Christian men, who meet each week to learn, laugh, hold each other accountable, and walk through life toget...
Feb 02, 2024•12 min
