Forging The Path

My Dad joins me for Part-2 of our Father-Son Bible Study. We focus on 2 Timothy 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but one of power, of love, and of a sound mind."

The mighty Matt Austin joins me in this episode. Matt is the real deal: humble, honest, real. He's also a business owner and the chaplain for the Lake Country Dock Hounds, a pro baseball team in Wisconsin. He shares tons of wisdom from the peaks and valleys of life in this episode. You might want to take some notes as you listen to this one!

My Dad (Tom Zastrow) joins me in the first of this 3-part Bible Study. In this episode, we talk about Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

I got to sit down with the awesome Eric Forrestal a couple weeks ago. We originally met through the wonderful world of real estate. We discussed a wide variety of topics including but not limited to, Eric's life story, his company (Workforce Renegades), the DISC assessment, effective communication, and last but certainly not least: God. You can check out Eric's business by going to WorkforceRenega...

Michael Creed from Luminate Home Loans joins Adam Zastrow as they discuss the often taboo topic of MONEY, how to view it, and how to steward it wisely. Michael offers some very practical wisdom about creating a budget, saving, giving/tithing, and investing. If you have not checked out Michael's preview episode on Forging The Path, go to episode #28 on December 31, of 2023 to hear some of Michael's...

The second half of the conversation... Tommy Orlando sat down with me at Vendetta Coffee Bar to talk about church. Among other things, we discuss the following: Avoiding the common pitfalls of American church culture What's required to create healthy church leadership Advice for men who are burned out on church Also, check out: https://www.vendettacoffeebar.com/ AND https://www.mercyhill.org/

This is not an exhaustive list, but it's a good start. Special shout out to Izzy, Cade, and Charly for helping me put this together. Things great dads say to their kids: I'm thankful You can do it I'm proud of you Tell me more I love you Do you want to hang out You're beautiful! (daughters) You're strong! (sons) You're fun to be around What did I miss?

Tommy Orlando sat down with me at Vendetta Coffee Bar to talk about church. In this 2-part podcast, we talked about the following: How Mercy Hill Church began What the journey has been like so far Avoiding common pitfalls of American church culture Church leadership Advice to men who are burned out on church Also, check out: https://www.vendettacoffeebar.com/ AND https://www.mercyhill.org/

We cannot be more than conquerors unless we're willing to enter the battle. This episode is based on the story of Jonathan and his armor bearer in 1 Samuel 13 & 14. Some key takeaways: 1. Take Initiative – What is something you know that God has called you to do? Have you responded in obedience? 2. Embrace Uncertainty – How do you respond when you don’t yet know the outcome or the results of a...

Luke Rupnow joins me to share his story of how he came to Christ, the importance of biblical masculinity in our present culture. The conversation navigates through some of the cultural narratives surrounding masculinity and contrasts them with the timeless truths found in Scripture. We also discuss one of Luke's favorite Bible verses: Romans 8:28 - a powerful verse that speaks about how God works...

A quick overview of the powerful book of Malachi.

Adam shares a brief overview of the book of Zechariah, and a powerful truth for us to remember when we feel accused and attacked by the enemy. Updates. Some cool things have been happening lately: new website, Patreon, sponsorships, and (in a few weeks) an exclusive band of brothers will be starting. "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD Almighty." Zechariah 4:6

A couple weeks ago, I sat down with the mighty Matt Matheny in his cigar shop: Lake Country Cigars, located in Delafield, Wisconsin. In this episode, we talk about the following topics (among other things) while enjoying a couple of nice cigars. What makes a good cigar? How to pick the right cigar for your palate. What it takes to run a successful business. The secret sauce of perseverance. The ro...

Some practical applications from the book of Haggai.

Has the Holy Spirit ever convicted you about your bad attitude? In this endearing Father-Daughter episode, I sat down with my youngest child and talked about hearing God's voice, repentance and obedience as she shared a short story and some of her thoughts about Philippians 2:14-15.

Tyler Wolfe joins Adam for this powerful episode! Tyler is a pastor, a podcaster, and a blue belt in jiu jitsu. He shares his remarkable journey from addiction to recovery. He and Adam also talk about jiu jitsu, fatherhood, and ministry. You can check out Tyler's "Wolfe Pack Podcast" on all available streaming services.

A short overview of the book of Zephaniah.

Luke and Adam talk about spiritual warfare, what it is, why it's often a taboo topic, and some practical tips on how to do battle against an unseen enemy.

Written only a couple decades before the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon, Habakkuk is a unique book for several many reasons. It's also a timely book for Christians in the United States, and worth studying.

The book of Nahum is bloody and cruel... and ironically comforting. Let's dive into it!

Adam sits down with Dan Davidson to talk about healthy masculinity, mental & emotional health, vulnerability, and brotherhood.

In this episode, Adam shares a story from Wes Seeliger's book called "Western Theology." In it, there are two visions of life, two kinds of people. The first see life a possession to be carefully guarded. They are called Settlers. The second sees life as a wild and amazing gift. They are called Pioneers.

Adam & Ethan continue their conversation. This time they get into some practical applications as they discuss prayer, fitness, fasting, theology, and falling in love with the Story of the Bible. Ethan also gives some words of encouragement to Christian fathers.

In this episode, Adam gives a brief overview of the book of Micah and some reasons why you should read it.

You'll practically have a minor in philosophy after listening to this heady conversation among brothers. Adam is joined by his younger brother, Ethan. They sat down and discussed religion, psychology, history, Carl Jung, Friedrich Nietzsche, Schrodinger's cat, Jesus Christ, and Biblical patterns & recapitulations - among other things. Enjoy!