Becoming A Better Man

Let's talk about something that often stays hidden in the shadows of our lives – pain/trauma. It's that deep, unsettling experience that sneaks up on us when we're looking the other way. It's sly, making us think what we went through was just 'normal,' or it doesn't matter because someone else 'had it worse.' But here's the thing: pain isn't about comparisons. It's personal, and if it's stuck with you, it matters.

Now, imagine this: there's a force, a higher power out there that's looking at the broken pieces of your life right now, saying, 'I can make this new again.' Not 'new' as in starting from scratch, but 'new' as in restored, with character and depth. Think about it. Scars can be reminders, not of defeat, but of victory and resilience.

I want to leave you with this thought – we're like prisoners of hope, bound to the belief that what's been lost can be doubled in its return. It's about looking at the empty spaces and the wreckage and still being able to say, 'Something good is going to come out of this.' Because, according to ancient promises, like a road in the wilderness or a river in the desert, healing and new beginnings are not just possible; they're on the horizon."

And with that, let's start this conversation. Where do you feel broken, and how can you begin to see that brokenness as the first step towards a new dawn in your life? Let's dive in.

Welcome back subscribers! In this episode we talk about service, selflessness, and "The Golden Rule" and investigate the motives we may or may not be hiding behind it AND how we can dramatically grow in our journey to becoming better men by seeking to serve first instead of ask first.

Men, have you ever thought about the ramifications of choosing your wife outside of "I'm happy. She's hot. She puts up with me."?? In this subscriber-only episode we talk about the 7 ways that choosing our wives well can impact our lives and the lives of those around us.

In this subscriber-only episode we talk about the next steps from the previous episode about anger. So you've faced anger, now it's time to confront the opportunity that conflict has presented and how to resolve and reconcile things.

There's a good chance you are facing an anger problem and don't even know it. In this episode we talk about types of anger and how it affects us and those around us.

Is stress ruining your health, relationships, and professional success? Check out this episode for recognizing the signs, impact, and how to deal with stress in a better way.

In this episode we talk about becoming stronger men by, first, tackling the age-old question "More weight, less reps or more reps, less weight?"

Are you keeping yourself busy to avoid these things? This episode from Becoming A Better Man explores the ways we keep busy and what happens when we stay still...and how to deal with it.

How to stay disciplined when you want to get in great shape after 40.   

Men, we all have a great story to tell of our transformation. Some of us are further along and some of us are in the middle of it, but it is a powerful testimony. In this episode we talk about how to get through a tough season in your life...specifically a life changing breakup. 

In this episode we talk about keeping secrets and the negative impact it has on us in so many areas...financially, physically, emotionally, relationally, etc. This holiday season, maybe many of you are battling a secret debt picture that you are keeping your wife in the dark about and you find yourself feeling more disconnected and depressed. Your usual workouts, good eating habits, and sense of wellbeing is all disjointed, and you aren't really sure why. I'll tell you this...the more you try to hide the grim financials from your wife, the more it will tear you apart. Secrecy is destructive and it's time you start building your life back up. 

In this episode we talk about how thoughts we have about ourselves leads to having feelings that end up driving our decisions and holding us back from being disciplined in the habits needed to reach our goals - for our health, our careers, and our relationships. What do you do when you don't feel like doing something? Do you do it anyway? Or delay it...HOPING you will eventually feel like it? Check out the episode to hear more.