The Grown Man Project

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Grown Man Project! We have 10 more episodes geared up and ready to go that will take you all the way through the end of the year. In today’s episode you will get to know our newest host, Darris Sneed! He’s a worship pastor, CEO of Mogul, pop artist and a man after God’s own heart. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome him to the Grown Man team!

Ben Steiger, Founder and President of Heart of the Outdoors and Blood Brothers Challenge, two organizations committed to equipping and disciplining men in Christ, joins Adam Atallah on the Grown Man Project this week!

Ben discusses his mission to discipline men through group outdoor events–hunting, fishing, camping– and encouraging a personal challenge of spiritual growth by introducing the power of God to their lives. He also shares how the body of Christ should have a healthy dose of fun, adventure, and authenticity. Check out Episode 6 now!

Today Kurt talks with Luke Dooley, President of OCEAN Programs, which exists at the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship. Luke shares where he learned to be a man from both his mom and his dad, plus the journey to discovering his unique calling in life to architect experiences that lead to transformation.

This episode breaks down the commonalities of successful entrepreneurs and how to apply that to our daily lives, not just in business but in our families too.

Jason and Kurt wrap up the Grown Man Project’s discussion of all things enneagram by digging into using enneagram types to improve relationships.

Although each person has one – and only one – type, Jason shares how the discovery process and learning about dominant types and “wings” provides profound insight into how people are naturally wired.

What role does an enneagram “type” play in a person’s personal history? Learn more in this final episode!

In part two of The Grown Man Project’s deep dive into all things enneagram, Jason Daily, founder of Anchored Leadership, and our host, Kurt Kersey discuss the “gut triad” – types  8, 9, and 1 and “heart triad” - 2, 3, and 4.  Where gut types are characterized as having an intense demeanor and a pinch of perfectionism, heart types thrive on emotion and creativity. Can these two types find common ground? Episode two has all the details!

We are back!

A lot of us go through our lives pretending. We'll go and do the things the world says we should do but if we don't know ourselves well, we can't step into our true roles.

If you can't see your uniqueness, then you'll just do and be whatever the world tells you to be.

In season 2 we have 10 power packed episodes and today we are kicking it all off with our friend, Jason Daily, founder of Anchor Leadership, to guide us through a 4 part series all about the Enneagram which helps us better understand ourselves, our Creator and the world around us.

What type of person are YOU when you’re sick? Are you good at receiving help? Are you an, “I’m fine,” person? As men, it’s easy for us to feel pressure to make it seem like we have it all together. We may even believe the lie that our weakness isn’t glorifying to God. 2 Corinthians 12:9 says that His grace is sufficient for us. That His power is made perfect in our WEAKNESS.

At Grown Man Project, we believe that it takes a real man, a Grown Man, to admit that he’s not okay.

Staying consistent can be really tough. Especially in our relationships with Christ. Zac and Tyler kick off the new series (yeah, we said series) titled, “I’m Not an Expert But…” with a discussion all about how regardless of our lack of consistency, God is consistent with us ALWAYS. We wanted this series to set the precedent that we are not experts providing all the answers. Our hope is that this podcast sparks discussion amongst this community around topics that we are learning and/or passionate about! With that being said, we’d love to hear from you!

Zac Eklund and Tyler Bridges lead us in this week’s podcast, breaking down some of the highlights from the Grown Man Seven workshop series. 

Living to our full potential as men, being good stewards of our money rather than owners of our money, and winning in life by winning first in the mind are some of the topics that Zac and Tyler breakdown as they continue to digest the content from last week. If you got the chance to be a part of this year’s GM7 series, we hope that you continue to process the content and externalize it with your closest buddies, so that you’re ready to kick 2021’s butt.

Kurt Kersey and Adam Atallah reflect on 2020 - what some may call a "lost" year. They ask 2  quick questions - what's the one word you'd use to sum up your 2020? What's one word you want to live into in 2021? It's an easy question that will leave you truly reflecting on your past year and the new one ahead. 

Passion, redemption,  and bird hunting - that’s Anthony Ferro for you. Founder of  Fetching Feathers, Anthony shares his story and how going after those “moments of substance” changed his life. Those moments where you feel something real, something deep. Those moments where you feel closest to God. Those are the moments we chase.

See what Anthony’s up to at @fetching_feathers on Instagram.

A car accident took Ryan’s ability to walk—but it couldn’t take away his hope for the future. Discover why outrageous hope is possible no matter your circumstances. Kurt Kersey and guest-host, Zach Franke, dive deeper into Ryan’s story and what he’s learned about being a grown man.

An alarming amount of people are disengaged with their job. Is it because many of us are in a position where we aren’t using the special features and gifts that God has given us?

Blake Bozarth, Founder of CoThryve, helps leaders find their motivating purpose and lead with confidence and humility.  He coaches you to clarify your specific purpose, the way God has crafted you, and your specific gifts.

Lead financial planner at Streamline Financial Services out of Chicago, Tim Meisenheimer, shares some practical thoughts on living generously. Generosity is a muscle that needs to be worked and grown over time. Kurt and Tim give specific examples on:

• Praying through your giving decisions
• How to increase your giving each year
• How you can live generously in more ways than just financially

Bert Sorin, President of Sorinex, joins Adam Atallah to talk about what it means to live out the strenuous life. It starts with “surrounding yourself with people who are willing and interested in squeezing every ounce of life and possibility out of this short time here on Earth.”

Bert talks through…

• Learning from his father and stepping into his family’s business
• What values to build your tribe on
• His favorite Top 3 weightroom projects
  

Host of The Learning Leader Show and author of Welcome to Management, Ryan Hawk is an Ohio native who embodies what it means to pursue excellence. In this episode Ryan shares:

• What it means to be aggressively intentional
• How you can work with a mentor or coach to help you live out your values
• His experience losing his starting spot to Ben Roethlisberger and what he decided to do through that adversity
• What he and his wife Miranda have done to build a solid marriage and life together

Kurt invites you into a conversation with his community of guys. Join Chad Howe, Jeff Agricola, Adam Atallah, and Kurt as they give an inside look into what dialogue, encouragement, and accountability can look like between you and your guys.

This is what community is all about.

President of Integrus Leadership and sought after speaker, Lyle Wells,  shares more of his mission to equip and encourage leaders of leaders. This episode is chock-full of relatable and intriguing lessons, stories, and ideas to live and lead a Christ-centered life.

If you’re desiring a solid community, here’s the first step - pray for it. That’s how it all started for Chad Howe, Kurt’s best friend and now business partner. In this episode, Chad shares his story of intentionally praying for community and the countless ways it impacted his life and walk with Jesus.

Don’t buy the myth that this is the “lost” year. Okay, yes 2020 has been rough, but this year is far from over.

Kurt and his wife, Kaci,  spent some time recently realigning on some of their own goals. They walk through the process they use to set specific, measurable, and God-breathed goals.

Slow down a little and ask God what needs your attention. Take some time with the wifey, your family, your buddies, your mentor - whoever lights a fire under your tail on this stuff - and get clear on where you need to get after it through the end of the year.

Ben Riggs’ story is chock-full of reasons why community is so important to a follower of Jesus. Even more so, “Just Because” community, as Ben calls it. It’s a place where people love one another, just because, with no expectation of receiving something in return.

Writer, husband, and CEO of RIggsWriting, Ben Riggs, joins us this week on the Grown Man Project.

Ya know when you read a piece of scripture for the 100th time, but this one time, it just hits different? Zac hosts this week’s episode to talk through how a few verses in Romans has been holding a new and special meaning for him. Maybe it will for you too.

In this week’s episode, Kurt Kersey shares a few things that he’s been learning while on his journey around what habits help build resilience, scripture that speaks life when needed most and things to avoid when having those tough days.

Your challenge is to try some of these things the next time you’re feeling down or lost. Don’t let the world tell you that’s not okay. It’s totally normal to feel that - but it’s not okay to stay there.

INSPIRE. EQUIP. COMMISSION. Where did it all come from?

Boldness doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re the loudest guy in the room. Really, the boldest thing to do is to be willing to admit the things you don’t know and just commit to chasing after God’s plan for you.

Leader of all things design and creative for the Grown Man Project, Zac Eklund, is a living example of this. He joins Kurt this week to talk about what inspired the new branding and the meaning behind it.

Entrepreneur, Father, and Financial Advisor, Kyle Wick, joins us this week on the Grown Man Project. He’s  built his business and family around what the Bible says in Proverbs 22:1 - “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” Kyle shares his story and the mission he's on to lead and impact others.

In a time of so much uncertainty and unrest, there has never been a more important time to cast a vision for yourself and your family. Join our host Kurt Kersey and guest James Lenhoff, Co-Founder and President of $1.4B wealth management firm Wealthquest and author of Living a Rich Life, as they chat about James' methodology to help you get clarity on your vision as a family. 

There are a lot of tough things happening in our world, but we have to stand together if we want to see change.

Not least of these is the tragic killing of Ahmaud Arbery, and now #GeorgeFloyd and so many others like them. None of us can pretend to know what these events do to the lives they directly impact, but what about what they do to our own communities?