Many men say the phrase, “I don’t understand women!” However, the reality is we don’t have to understand all women. We only have to understand one. Your wife or your girlfriend are the only women you need to focus on understanding. This helps take the pressure off of men because it helps them see that each woman is an individual and that is how we approach a relationship with them. On today’s show, we focus on approaching the relationship that way. This will help us build a next-level relationsh...
Feb 28, 2024•30 min•Ep. 197
When it comes to a house or any building the foundation is the most important part. If the foundation is messed up, the building won’t last. Many men struggle in their relationships because they haven’t taken the time to build a good foundation for their lives. This often happens when they don’t have an example of a good man in their life. On the show this week, we talk about why we must build our foundation as men if we want to have great relationships. This can help us find the right woman for...
Feb 21, 2024•29 min•Ep. 196
One of the biggest hindrances to a man’s growth is insecurity. One of the most important attitudes that women want in a man is security. Is there any wonder why we are having so many relational problems today? Too many men are struggling with their insecurity so they can’t bring a sense of security to the women they are trying to get close to. The problem for many men is they think being secure is being full of pride. This is because many men assume that men who are full of pride are secure. How...
Feb 14, 2024•30 min•Ep. 195
What is the secret of becoming more attractive to women? Bigger biceps? Being flush with cash? Washboard abs? All of these may get you attention but if you want a deep meaningful relationship they won’t be the most attractive thing to a woman of quality. The most important thing you can do to become more attractive is to be AUTHENTIC. Authenticity is one of the most attractive things to women. In this week’s episode, we talk through why authenticity is so important and give you three things you ...
Feb 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 194
We finish up our series on goals this week by talking about one of the key outside ingredients for success: Allies. Allies are the people we surround ourselves with. We do have a choice of who our friends are and who we spend our time with. This is a key ingredient in how you succeed as a man. Pick the right friends and you are more likely to grow and meet your goals. Pick the wrong friends and you can get pulled back or even brought down to never even try to reach your goals. We dive into what ...
Jan 24, 2024•31 min•Ep. 193
We have to keep our phones powered up or we can’t function like normal. We have to keep our cars full of gas or electric charge, or they become useless. Our goals work similarly. We have to fuel our goals the right way or they are just another dream that we have with nothing motivating their completion. Today on the show we discuss the main fuel each of us should have behind our goals: purpose. Purpose is the why behind our goals and without it we will often fail to stay motivated and push throu...
Jan 24, 2024•31 min•Ep. 192
This week we are discussing how we can sabotage our own goals. This isn’t something we do intentionally, but we often hurt ourselves and our goals by not thinking through some key areas. We dive into the evaluation needed to come up with real goals and not just the common goals of everyone else. Then we have to evaluate our goals to make sure they fit our current needs. Evaluate Yourself - The Mirror Test - Be honest with ourselves without judgment - Get outside input Evaluate Your Goals Goal Ty...
Jan 17, 2024•27 min•Ep. 191
Are your resolutions and goals for the new year wrecked already? Many men barely make it through January with their resolutions. Why is that? Well, in this week's episode, we are going to look at why so many men are failing at their goals. The problem isn’t the goal but that too few men build a strategy around their goal. We will discuss why you need a strategy for your goal and what benefits you get from a well-thought-out strategy. 1. Strategy forces your goal to become specific and take away ...
Jan 10, 2024•27 min•Ep. 190
This week we highlight our Number 1 podcast episode of 2023. Take this opportunity to check it out and let's overcome our insecurity as men! Insecurity: The Mental Game This week we are dealing with one of the biggest barriers to our success as men: insecurity. A lot of men deal with insecurity and they do it in ways we think of, but also in ways we don't think of. We will talk through the definition of insecurity and what it looks like. Then we will talk through some of the symptoms of insecuri...
Jan 03, 2024•27 min•Ep. 189
This week we talk through the need we all have for a community when it comes to our spiritual life. Serving God isn’t meant to be done on our own. We do focus on the individual parts of prayer, Bible reading, and Bible study, but we are called to be part of the community of God which is the church. We talk through what community looks like for us and how we can be part of the community for others. The People Connection Christianity is meant to be a group project God said it isn’t good for man to...
Dec 27, 2023•30 min•Ep. 188
This week we dive into the basics of prayer. Many people hear about prayer, but not many people put it into practice. We discuss prayer and how God created us to be in a relationship with Him. We also clear up the misconceptions many people have when it comes to prayer Prayer is Natural Adam and Eve were designed to live in a constant state of relationship with God Jesus came to restore that relationship We were designed to be connected to God Prayer isn’t a last resort Prayer is Personal Every ...
Dec 20, 2023•30 min•Ep. 187
This is a special bonus episode of the Thriving Man Podcast. In this show, I interviewed author Allen Chapin. Allen has written 5 books, and we discuss his book "Listen." This book came from a year-long journey Allen went on of listening to God each morning. He talks about that season and gives us some tips about how to hear from God. We also discuss some of his journey as a man and how men poured into him and made a difference in his life. Find out more about Allen at allenchapin.com...
Dec 18, 2023•47 min•Ep. 186
You ask 50 people about how to connect with God and likely you’ll get at least 50 different answers and maybe even more! Many people think the only way to connect with God is some secret hack that only a few people know. The truth is quite the opposite. God tells us how to connect with Him and the way we do it is pretty simple. On today’s show, we talk about the first we way connect and that is through the Bible. What the Bible Is The Bible is a collection of 66 books- with one common thread: th...
Dec 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 185
The spiritual side is often left out in many men’s lives. They focus on other stuff and figure that the spiritual is something for the background or they just ignore it. The problem with this is our spiritual side is the root system of our life as men. If we ignore it, we won’t be able to fully thrive as men. This week we start a series of podcasts focusing on the spiritual side of life for men. Today’s show helps us to understand why the spiritual side is the most important in our lives. Why th...
Dec 06, 2023•38 min•Ep. 184
We continue talking about how to build up your confidence this week. Too many men think that confidence is something you are born with, but that is not true. Your confidence can grow as you build up one main thing in your life: Courage. We continue this week by talking about some of the key ways you can build your courage so you grow in confidence in every area of your life. - Courage is the Result of Emotional Strength - Courage Starts with Micro-Courage
Nov 29, 2023•28 min•Ep. 183
Is confidence something you are born with or something you can grow? Many men struggle with their confidence and think it is something that “Some guys have and some guys don’t.” However, the truth is very different. Every man can build his confidence up. How does he do it? Through Courage. This week's show we start talking about the importance of courage when it comes to our confidence. - Courage is the Pathway to Confidence - Courage is the Result of Emotional Strength We got so into this week'...
Nov 22, 2023•24 min•Ep. 182
On today’s show, we are talking about the power of awareness when it comes to our emotions. Emotional awareness is an untapped resource in many men’s lives. They are missing out on a powerful resource that can help them succeed in every area of their lives. We will deal with the 3 keys to build emotional awareness. If we tackle these, we will see our awareness grow. Key 1 - Willing - We have to be willing to live in reality Key 2 - Honest - Honest about ourselves in every way Key 3 - Active - Ho...
Nov 15, 2023•35 min•Ep. 181
Getting stronger emotionally is something we have to do with others. When we try to do everything by ourselves, we usually end up failing. On today’s show, we talk about why we need to think of getting stronger emotionally as a team sport. When you have a team around you and when you are part of someone else’s team, you become a much better man. Jump into the show and learn why we need other men to get stronger emotionally. Why We Need People for Emotional Success -More People Multiplies Our Pow...
Nov 08, 2023•28 min•Ep. 180
The words Emotions and Men are often not part of the same sentence. Many men would say they aren’t emotional and many women would agree! However, this is just not true. All men have emotions even if they don’t know what they are. Men were created with emotions and if they want to thrive they need to harness the power of their emotions. On today’s show, we talk about why men should be emotionally strong. We talk about what that looks like and dispel many of the myths out there about men and their...
Nov 01, 2023•24 min•Ep. 179
Many men live under the lie that their thoughts are something they can’t control. They think their brains are stuck a certain way. This can demoralize them and make them want to quit. It doesn’t have to be that way! We have a lot more control over our thoughts than we realize. However, making changes to them must be done on purpose and correctly. In today’s show, we give you three simple steps to help you begin the process of changing your thoughts 1. Recognize Your Thoughts 2. Challenge Your Th...
Oct 25, 2023•33 min•Ep. 178
On today’s show, we are talking through the dirty lies of narcissism. We are focusing on the side of narcissism which causes us to have an excessive preoccupation with ourselves. These cause us to have a mindset that is filled with lies that end up hurting us and those we come in contact with. At the end of the show, we give you some questions to help you assess yourself in your thinking. The Dirty Lies of Narcissism 1) “Life is about Making Me Happy” AKA The Disney Disease. 2) “It’s not My Faul...
Oct 18, 2023•30 min•Ep. 177
This week we are talking about one of the most influential pillars of our thoughts: Atmosphere. We will talk about what atmosphere we are surrounding our mind with and how it affects us. We will deal with many practicals and even get in your business a little bit! What you surround yourself with will affect your thoughts which will affect your life. Creating a better atmosphere can instantly improve your thinking. Content What you’re allowing in your mind Place The power of your environment Peop...
Oct 11, 2023•34 min•Ep. 176
Sorry this got posted late, we’ve been traveling. This week we begin focusing on the mental side of our life as men. We will often not think about how we think because we focus on “getting stuff done.” This is good, but if we don’t intentionally direct our thoughts we can’t be our best as men. This week we focus on how our thinking affects us today and who we become tomorrow. Thinking Affects Who We Are Thinking as a roadblock Thinking as an asset Thinking Affects Who We Are Becoming Thinking is...
Oct 05, 2023•31 min•Ep. 175
The food wars we are talking about today have nothing to do with cooking shows like Chopped or Iron Chef. We talk about how food and the whole diet industry have really made it difficult to eat or know what to eat. We cover some of the realities of food and why so many people struggle with their eating. We also talk about finding some sustainable ways to control your own nutrition. We do that by talking about the realities of the food wars and we also give you 2 quick strategies to help you win ...
Sep 27, 2023•30 min•Ep. 174
One of the most essential parts of a healthy life and one of the most ignored in our culture is SLEEP! If you are ignoring your sleep, you are purposely hurting yourself. You won’t be able to live your best life and certainly won’t thrive if you don’t sleep enough. On today’s show, we talk about some of the critical aspects of sleep and we end with some self-reflecting questions to help you start prioritizing sleep. Why Do We Sleep? What Happens When We Sleep? Why We Don’t Sleep. The Super Power...
Sep 20, 2023•28 min•Ep. 173
One of the biggest things that hurts men when it comes to their physical health is lies. Not the lies that we see in society about healthiness, but the lies we tell ourselves. We are going to deal with the 3 biggest lies that happen inside the minds of men and how to fight them. Plus, we reference a song from one of David’s favorite 80’s bands. Leave a comment saying who it is if you know…. Lie 1 - “I Can’t” Lie 2 - All or Nothing Lie 3 - Comparison
Sep 13, 2023•28 min•Ep. 172
This week we are starting a series on improving our physical health as men. Sometimes life gets so busy that our physical health gets forgotten. This can hurt our overall effectiveness because it keeps us from bringing our best to life. We deal with the basic need for physical health and how it's fundamental to our lives. We talk through why men are more physical by nature. The reality of our lack of physical movement in today’s virtual world is something we also discuss fully. We then close by ...
Sep 06, 2023•26 min•Ep. 171
Success is a pretty overused word. There are about 10,000 different definitions spoken by different people, and most of them don’t agree. We don’t really care about what they say, the question we care about is this: "What does success mean to you?" In this show, we will be discussing the true nature of success (which is probably not what you think) and we will end with a great first step to beginning the journey towards it yourself. Success is individual Universal Principles = Fundamentals. Wher...
Aug 30, 2023•32 min•Ep. 170
Today we discuss one of the key principles that can transform our lives: Success is Inside Out! As men, we must start living a successful life within or the outside success won’t last. We’ve all seen men who look successful for a while and then their life crashes and burns. We don’t want to be that way. We want to be men who live successfully in the long term. We discuss the key elements of the “Success is Inside Out” mentality: Thriving in one area of your life will help you thrive in other are...
Aug 23, 2023•28 min•Ep. 169
When things are hard or uncomfortable many men will give up but in an active way. They don’t just quit, but they focus on other areas of their life to avoid the hard areas. This happens especially when men feel confused or insecure. We talk through what actively giving up looks like and some main ways men change their focus. Actively Giving Up Busyness Escapism Truth Challenge What areas of your life are you avoiding? Pick one area to lean into and not avoid and start working on getting better i...
Aug 16, 2023•26 min•Ep. 168
