If nothing logical is adding up, and people have gone next-level evil, we have to remember who runs this world and probably shouldn’t be that shocked. But that doesn’t make it easy. It’s not a culture war; it’s a spiritual war. In this episode, we expose the source of darkness behind the scenes and Armor up, as we’ve been told.
May 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Our faith, and the way we live it out, always has peaks and valleys. When that roaring fire turns into just a small flame, what do we do? How do we get unstuck in our walk?
May 16, 2023•38 min
We have all read stories of people whose success and promotion outpace their character. The result is a tragic fall into ruin. The same character that sustains us during times of promotion, simply has to be up to the challenge of sustaining us in seasons of non-promotion. Step one is building that character on solid rock.
Mar 18, 2023•36 min
It’s easy to say, ‘don’t put your identity in anything you can lose.’ But living that out is a bigger challenge and one that not everyone achieves. Where your identity is grounded is the key.
Mar 18, 2023•38 min
It’s uncomfortable and difficult, but sacrifice, suffering, and even death are essential in our journey. Yet, in today’s world we do just about anything to avoid pain- often at our own peril. So how do we navigate seasons of trials and suffering without resorting to medicating and coping in unhealthy ways?
Mar 18, 2023•41 min
Is it really this simple? Choosing to sit at the eternal table versus the earthly table? It is if we truly take possession of the promise. But, even once we’ve done that, how do we stay there? In this episode, we take a look and examine this challenge.
Feb 10, 2023•38 min
Many have predicted that what this country needed to re-center was a good shaking. Well, we got one. But it didn’t take a war, a natural disaster, or even a loss of life. It took Demar Hamlin, Monday Night Football, and athletes leading the way through humility. The result was a national awakening led by the mainstream media... What?
Feb 09, 2023•42 min
In today’s world, we are constantly tempted to compare and contrast our lives with others, mainly on social media. If not managed and checked, it can send you down the road of envy, which “rots the bones.” In this episode, we give tools to help you learn to see it and stop it before you end up on that path.
Dec 14, 2022•40 min
As uncomfortable as it may seem, we are often called to bypass an easier road for one where we’ll feel outnumbered. Nineveh wasn’t for the faint of heart, but Jonah’s obedience led to massive transformation. This is a deep dive into the forces dividing our society and why lighting a candle always beats simply cursing the darkness.
Dec 14, 2022•39 min
Anger is something we all experience, and battle. But, the mature individual is one who learns to control outbursts, and defuse our own instincts, when we see and feel a storm on the horizon.
Nov 10, 2022•41 min
We often think of posture as the way we stand, sit, or a practice of a physical correction. But, in Episode 17, we discuss mental and physical posture, as it relates to truly changing the way people see us, and in turn, how they react to us.
Nov 10, 2022•35 min
"Rugged individualism” is a neat, tough-sounding phrase. But, this can simply mask “selfish individualism.” Since we can all admit we were born sinful, shouldn't we start realizing that we might be rooted in the wrong place? Self-denial is in our self-interest.
Sep 09, 2022•31 min
When we lose sight of our creator’s design for us, we have an identity crisis. As the role of men is mocked in culture, the search for their identity can spin out of control. We attach it to things we can lose, which is always a recipe for disaster.
Sep 08, 2022•45 min
In this episode, the phrase “it’s better to give than receive” gets flipped on its head. Receiving is an art that makes us uncomfortable and takes practice. Do you value yourself enough to receive? Are you willing to start accepting the truth?
Sep 06, 2022•35 min
Why do you believe what you believe? That’s apologetics- the art of making reasoned arguments in justification of your faith. How do you make a case for the reliability of the Word?
Jul 19, 2022•29 min
We all agree that worry can put dents in our identity, marriage, and health. Have you ever stopped to consider that worry is actually a sin? In this episode, we explore how worry is based in fear, and talk about some useful tools to manage it.
Jul 18, 2022•28 min
Dylan Jones is an Australian, turned American, who is a pastor, married to a pastor. Hear his perspective, and journey, from his homeland to Mannahouse, where he leads his church and his family.
Jul 17, 2022•38 min
We can’t take anything with us after we leave our temporary home, and the most important thing we leave behind is the impact we had on others. Living intentionally, and being available, should be our number-one goal in life. Practically speaking, how do we do that? In this episode, we talk about your legacy, the power of fatherhood, and the conspiracy to attack families.
Jun 12, 2022•41 min
The one and only Dozer Dave Turin has been a fixture on Discover Channel for well over a decade. And, striking gold to him doesn’t necessarily mean what you think it does. Leading by example, using his platform, and leveraging his influence as a leader of men is what drives him.
Jun 11, 2022•40 min
What is your spiritual gift? How are you using it? How are you leveraging what you have to impact the lives around you? Seizing the opportunities around you to make the most of every relationship, difficulty, and achievement, is what we are called to do.
May 17, 2022•25 min
A common thing these days is when men say they feel “under attack.” They often can’t describe it, but it’s often a voice, or even a feeling, that they don’t have what it takes. This is a deep dive into scripture, and what we can learn from what the Word tells us about the wars that are waged inside of us.
May 15, 2022•35 min
Self-destruction is often born in isolation. What keeps men from creating the relationships, and community, that can help us overcome doubts and fears, that when left alone can lead to self-doubt, and in the worst cases, suicide?
May 11, 2022•29 min
We live in a world that finds it hard to answer the simple questions, “What is a woman” or “What is a man”? Culture has led us down a path of confusion and chaos. Masculinity doesn’t have to be a mystery. In this episode we expose the reasons why we struggle to define these terms and explain the source for defining what authentic manhood can look like.
Apr 19, 2022•28 min
In this episode, we sit down with Geoff Walsh, and hear his story about how he went from being a very successful banker, to wearing a number in federal prison, and how it turned into the biggest blessing in his life. He describes the process of being dropped off by his wife and kids at prison, then losing them, being isolated in hell on Earth, and then meeting some men who would help him with his rebirth. Sometimes gifts come in unusual packaging.
Apr 19, 2022•47 min
In this episode we discuss the part of life that is scary and unsettling-death. It’s certainly no fun to think about, but with suffering all around us, and many bad things that happen to good people, what do we do with that? How do we process that? What are we called to believe about death and the beyond? It’s okay to not only think about it, but to ask questions about it. Processing mysteries, like death, in conversations with your inner-circles, can be spiritually healthy and productive....
Apr 19, 2022•29 min
NFL quarterback Sean Mannion became a legend at Oregon State, where he re-wrote the record books. He recently found himself starting an NFL game for the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field, across from the NFL’s MVP. Life as a backup can be challenging, but it’s also revealed his true calling- being a leader of men and leveraging his platform to influence those around him. In this episode, Sean talks about his road to the NFL, and what keeps him motivated in an uncertain world.
Apr 19, 2022•47 min
In this podcast launch long time friends and Co-Hosts Mike Barrett and Mike Tatlock share their story and passion to create an honest and provoking podcast that reaches men where they are. Years of their private campfire conversations are now being shared out in the open with a desire to fuel men and be a source of encouragement and inspiration. Their desire to have real and honest discussions around the topics and issues that men really want to talk about.
Apr 17, 2022•29 min
Imagine not living a life of shame, failure, bondage, charades, or insignificance. Instead, we can live a life of power and purpose that will impact our identities, communities, marriages, churches, families, friendships, jobs, and cultures. Vertical Pursuit is about helping others unlock their God-given potential and move from the ordinary to the extraordinary! Vertical Pursuit is the merging of two dynamics. Vertical is about extending your reach and creating elevation upward. The vantage poin...
Oct 15, 2021•2 min
