Glawry Podcast

In this episode, M.O.N.K. is joined by his wife, Stef, for a very special couples episode. They both unpack their words for 2022, the process of the past year and what they have learned. They then reveal their words for 2023 and how to move into the new year with momentum. Topics Covered: "Selah"-the importance of the pause. Reflection, and the power of stillness The gift of perspective Well-meani...

The Bible is the best-selling book of all time. It is also the most controversial book of all time. More people have died over it's interpretation than any other text in history. More people have been liberated by applying it's content than any other book in history. As polarizing as The Bible can be, it is very easy for us a believers and non-believers alike to superimpose our own cultural paradi...

There comes a time in every young man's life, when he feels the urge to begin connecting with those elusive creatures named women. At the same time, career objectives and advancement come into play. It's a lot to carry all at once. Per high listener demand, M.O.N.K. gives some tips about how to navigate romantic and work relationships in a healthy way that will empower all individuals involved. To...

While we may not realize it: at the root of every type of behavior and action is an emotion. With the rise of mental health issues in the industrialized world, new research has found that emotions are at the root and the cause of almost every mental illness. In this episode, M.O.N.K. explores some key components to emotional health, it's connections to mental health, and he goes into detail about...

Welcome to season 3! In this episode, M.O.N.K. describes the pursuit of consistency in excellence and what he has learned after 2 years of hosting G.L.A.W.R.Y. Podcast. Topics Covered: 1. Preparation is an art. Preparation as an art. 2. Consistent excellent in one pursuit will lead to other opportunities. 3. Consistency breeds confidence. 4. Excellence requires accountability. 5. Pursuing excellen...

That's a wrap for Season 2, folks! In this episode M.O.N.K. addresses struggles currently confronting Gen Z, and the main differences between growing up in Gen Y vs. Gen Z. He also delves into the book of Ecclesiastes in this episode per listener request. Topics Covered: -Gen Z Weaknesses. -Gen Z superpowers. -How Gen Y and Gen Z differ. -Solomon was a bitter old man at the end of his life. -The i...

M.O.N.K. addresses listener questions and riffs on a variety of topics in the midst. See the list below for a bunch of the content covered in this episode: -Micro generations within Gen Y. -Who are M.O.N.K.'s Top 5 emcees? -Criteria for a top 5 emcee: longevity, skill, live presence, adaptability, monetization -The effects of 9/11 on parenting styles. -How to start a side hustle. -Addressing stagn...

As the world spirals into chaos, a beautiful order is emerging. The new world emerging before us is not one without growing pains and it will not arrive without a heavy dose of humility. Humility works in concert with accountability, which many of us have avoided like the plague! In this episode, M.O.N.K. address the notion of accountability, it's relationship with humility and why an entire gener...

In this episode, M.O.N.K. takes a deep dive into Kahlil Gibran' s classic poetical and philosophical work, The Prophet . Gibran a WWI era poet, visual artist, and philosopher produced one of the greatest works of our time. This episode breaks down a few of the many concepts laced throughout the work and makes connections to our lives in the digital age. Topics Covered: -Your children are not your...

Whether you are a basketball player or coach, or a professional in any field, there are certain practices necessary to engage in order to crush your next big phase or project. In this episode, M.O.N.K. details the steps to take to crush the strange phase between the summer sessions and the start of the season, known affectionately as "The Preseason" in the basketball community. These steps are als...

Faith and fitness. These are two topics M.O.N.K. has covered quite heavily on this show. Yet, we have not explored the connection between the two. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the relationship between faith, fitness and everything in between. Topics Covered: -Your body is your house, but your body is not you. -Disregarding physical health is a plank in the eye of the Western Church. -...

We're back with another health and fitness episode. M.O.N.K. addresses listener submitted questions related to health and fitness. Topics Covered: -What's better for weight loss--running or strength training? -High carb diets v. Low carb diets. -HIIT training v. Long Slow distance. -Best advice for distance running training. -The PAAVO method. -Increasing your max deadlift. -Train on one leg. -Ben...

The words we speak are powerful! What we speak becomes a force that activates our environment and circumstance for better or worse. In today's world of convenience, we have unprecedented exposure to the words of others AND the ability to respond or react to those words! In this episode, M.O.N.K. examines the reasons why it's so much easier to talk than to do. Topics Covered: -How to listen for God...

It's no mystery that in today's world we are flooded with distraction. Every moment of every day almost as soon as we are born, things are grasping for our attention. While we have access to more information and education than ever before, we are allowing ourselves to be programmed for constant stimulation. The reality is that it is in our moments of boredom, where our being has the opportunity to...

The flesh wars against the spirit and the spirit wars against the flesh. If this is the case, are we destined for a life of internal conflict and warfare? Why do we consider our bodies dirty things to be ashamed of? A lot of this comes from misunderstood ideas about ancient texts. In this episode M.O.N.K. breaks down what the term "flesh" really means Biblically, and how to reinterpret a life of p...

Do you ever have those moments where you feel everything is in perfect alignment? You have perfect peace, you feel, happy, joyful, and content? Yet, when you leave that moment, everything devolves into chaos. What if you could have that feeling of perfection in every moment? What if I told you it's as simple as developing an awareness of it? In this episode, Matt Spinks joins us to talk about thes...

Ever caught yourself blaming someone for something you didn't achieve? Ever feel like you are always putting out fires, but can never get caught up? You may be struggling with a mentality of victimhood. In this episode, M.O.N.K. details how to recognize when you slip into a victim mentality and then offers solutions for how to quell the poison of victimhood.  Topics Covered: -Music updates -A...

Most of us are familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son. Refer to Luke 15 in your Bible for the source text. It is a beautiful story about acceptance after having screwed up royally, but there is much more to it than that. In this episode, M.O.N.K. takes a deep dive into this timeless tale, and breaks open new layers. Mainly, how does the story end and why is it significant AND, he uncovers who...

Part II of a partner episode with the book Reclaiming the Man: A Rough Guide to Knowing Your Divine Self. In this episode, M.O.N.K. examines the story of the prodigal son from the Bible, through the lens of archetypes. What do these old stories tell us about ourselves in today's world?  Topics Covered: -The importance of old stories. -Different names for "Adam" -Common interpretations of the...

In today's fast-paced world of distraction and moving onto the next and the best, it seems that the importance of keeping your word has fallen by the wayside. In this episode M.O.N.K. describes how to release the fear of missing out and the poverty mindset ruling the graphing for opportunity, and how to reignite the power of commitment and your word in your life. Topics Covered: 1. Word is Bond 2....

In this episode, M.O.N.K. takes a deep dive into the works of Rumi! Rumi (30 September 1207 – 17 December 1273), was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic originally from Greater Khorasan in Greater Iran. Rumi's influence transcends national borders and ethnic divisions: Iranians, Tajiks, Turks, Greeks, Pashtuns, other Central Asian Muslims, and the Muslims...

It's safe to say many of our long held structures are slowly crumbling down. While centralized power had it's place and certain advantages--military defense, distribution of resources at a wide scale--it also has many disadvantages. As the world grows and the population reaches unprecedented numbers, what are some other alternatives we could consider in terms of governance, provision and regulatio...

M.O.N.K. nerds out about basketball and addresses listener Q and A related to the greatest sport of all time. Topics Covered: -Is the shot clock good for high school? -What are you looking for as a defensive player? -The ultimate player development recipe? -Monk's picks for best all time 3 v. 3 games. -Zone defense v. Man-to-Man defense.  -The 1 piece of equipment every hooper needs. -Biggest chan...

M.O.N.K. addresses the tragic rampage shooting in Uvalde, Texas. How should believers and Christ-followers appropriately respond to such an event? 

In this episode M.O.N.K. details the recent fitness challenge he completed. The 60-Day "Odd Object and Bodyweight Challenge" involved completing 60 days of workouts where no traditional weights were allowed to be used. Although kettlebells and dumbbells were allowed, with those items, you are not allowed to use anything heavier than 50 pounds. M.O.N.K. describes the results of going through the pr...