Glawry Podcast

Lindsay C. Gibson , PsyD, is an author and psychologist who has been a psychotherapist for more than thirty years, working in both public and private practice. In this episode M.O.N.K. breaks down the main concepts of her book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents . Topics Covered: Emotional immaturity Effects of emotional immaturity in parenting and leadership Stress innoculation Defense...

The trappings of modern culture can have us very confused. We can have all of our ducks in a row--good job, nice house, kids, family, etc...yet...many are dying internally. Evidenced by increased rates of anxiety, depression and suicide, might society have thrown the baby out with bath water? In this episode M.O.N.K. details the difference between taking responsibility and being responsible and gi...

This episode takes a deep dive into Jay Bilas ' book, Toughness. Part meditation on basketball, part philosophy of life, Bilas' book takes a hard look at the nuances of what comprises truly "tough" people. Ultimately, he believes toughness is a skill anyone can learn to practice. Listen further to find out how. Pick up the Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reclaiming the Man. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The idea of The Warrior-Poet is as old a humanity. In this episode, M.O.N.K. digs into the origins of this concepts, what it means in today's context, and provides some examples from his own life on how he's learned to navigate the ebbs and flows of becoming both a Warrior and a Poet. Topics Covered: Archetypes King, Magician, Warrior, Lover The Warrior archetype What being a warrior looks...

M.O.N.K. tackles listener-generated questions regarding fitness training plans, nutrition, and the roots of addictions. Topics Covered: Fitness metrics Establishing fitness goals How fitness goals establish different frameworks for training Protein consumption Effects of diet, versus effects of training Output versus aesthetic M.O.N.K.'s training plan and how he cycles different protocols thro...

Instant gratification is the name of the game in today's Push-Button Culture. We can get groceries without stepping out of our cars, we can communicate and form "relationships" with others across the globe from the comfort of our couches. As a result, we have lost the mystery of process, adventure, and the benefits of "fighting" for something we want or desire. Topics Cover...

M.O.N.K delves into the finding the sweet spot between accountability and relationship. How do we as humans in our communities and other spaces hold each other accountable with grace and understanding while addressing the messy problems and struggles we all have? Topics Covered: Lack of accountability on the big stages. Desire for access but not responsibility. Accountability and the relationship...

Mind, Body, Spirit. Emotions. Feelings. As more and more research and practical experience is demonstrating the mind/body connections and how emotions effect every aspect of our personal health and well-being, the ancients, for thousands of years, have written about the how intimately woven together the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of life are. M.O.N.K. explores these connect...

It is often taught that "The Curse of Adam" cursed humanity. In this episode M.O.N.K. takes a look at Genesis 3, and offers a different perspective. Was humanity cursed? Or did something else happen entirely, that could change our outlook and experience of the world? Topics Covered: Genesis 3 God curses the ground and the serpent. Alternate/original meanings of "Increasing pain in c...

Bible Study teaching from II Thes. 1:11-12 as the source text. See notes below and link to google doc. Google doc link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a1R8sn7bpSuyh9pfHMPvolLJUMxt1kCKsmP7_fqo6iw/edit?usp=sharing Notes: June 11, 2023 by: Matt Monk-”The World is Redeemed, Don’t We Experience It?” Source Text: II Thes. 1:11-12 (from the English Standard Version). 11 To this end we always pray fo...

In this episode, M.O.N.K. addresses listener and reader questions regarding professional coach and teaching, and other types of public service work. Topics Covered: How to grow in your craft as a coach. Balancing family life and coaching. Coaching as a hobby v. coaching as a profession. The 5,832 things that happen behind the scenes in sport. Best practices for 1st year teachers. To teach or not t...

M.O.N.K. is joined by former Tavern Geek Podcast Host, Micah Bowers. Micah is also the biggest Phoenix Suns fan in history. They discuss the recent NBA playoffs and their all-time best players at every position in basketball. Topics Covered: Hot takes on the Heat vs. Nuggets Finals Series. All time top 5 PGs All time top 5 SGs All time top 5 SFs How good Tracy McGrady really was All time top 5 PFs...

Question: M.O.N.K., what is the #1 my athlete can do to develop as a basketball player. Answer: Play pickup basketball. But, as many who occupy the basketball space have noted, pickup basketball is dying. M.O.N.K. uses this favorite youthful pastime, and angle from his day-job as a high school basketball coach, as a symptom to a much bigger problem--the death of unstructured free play among the yo...

The fitness industry is booming, especially among online influencers. If you're new to the fitness game, or just trying to live a healthier lifestyle, a short look online leaves many confused, mad, or unmotivated. In this episode M.O.N.K. answers some common fitness questions he has received over the past few months, and gives some advice to get you started down the path. Topics Covered: Best...

A partial Q and A episode. M.O.N.K. reflects upon aspects of his life per listener request--the wins, the losses and what he has learned in the midst. Topics Covered: Perceived opportunities vs. Real Opportunities More bang for your buck...Emotional Safety and Connection or Financial Security? Childhood wounds and overcoming them. Turning losses into wins--how God can use a failure for a victory....

Things don't always go the way we plan. The hard emotions come up. And it is natural for us to want to push back and operate out of offense. In this episode, M.O.N.K. gets vulnerable about navigating a situation that did not work out for him, and gives us steps to help go through this process in a health way. Topics Covered: Jocko Willink's "Good" Mentality How to not act out of...

Masculinity is bestowed. And contrary to popular belief, a boy cannot learn how to be a man from a woman. This episode is Part II, of a deep dive into ⁠John Eldredge⁠ 's ⁠Wild at Heart⁠ . Topics Covered: How women can emasculate men, and why men are threatened in the presence of a real woman. Father wounds. Emotional incest. How to heal father wounds. The essential question a boy must have ans...

An excerpt from a live teaching M.O.N.K. gave at another venue. The teaching focuses on certain biblical meta-themes, archetypes, and how recognizing these patterns can empower you and those around you. Topics Covered: Water and it's representations in The Bible Water and it's representations in Ancient Cosmology Creative substance The art of speaking to create Ancient thought on the power...

Do you have what it takes? Am I good enough? These are the two essential questions a man (or anyone, for that matter), ask deep within their heart of hearts. In this episode, M.O.N.K. takes a deep dive into John Eldredge 's wildly successful book: Wild at Heart . Topics Covered: Why/How men have been feminized from an early age. Men desire danger and to be dangerous. The dichotomy of aggressio...

In the world of public school teaching, more and more high quality veterans are leaving the game for other opportunities. In the same vein, many corporate leaders are dropping their leadership positions for simpler roles. At the end of the day, teaching and leadership have many common denominators. In this episode, M.O.N.K. explores the ins and outs of leadership and teaching, how to increase effe...

Attention! We live in an attention economy. In fact, our economics, advertisers and a bevy of other processes in our modern world all stem from what we give our attention to. In the ancient world...it was understood that our ability to focus created a form of worship. In this episode, M.O.N.K. dives into some bible text to focus on these three big questions:  1. What you focus on consciously...

Rest and recovery. We know it's important for our physical health. But what of our emotional, mental, and spiritual health? M.O.N.K. explores the concept of rest and how it influences every area of our lives. Ultimately without rest, we can't be as effective or productive as we want to, but why does our culture not value this? Topics Covered:  God's rest and God's action. Rest as a holy/divin...

This episode is an excerpt from a Podcast M.O.N.K. was on with host Anissa Zucker. The Kainos Joy Ministries Podcast you can check out on youtube by clicking the link.  The podcast ranges across a variety of subjects as M.O.N.K. goes deep into the theology of inclusion and how God's goodness can be interpreted and applied in these unprecedented times. Topics Covered: What is inclusion? Inclus...

Motivation can be a key component to get yourself moving in the right direction. While motivation can't be our source of security, nor can it give us purpose...motivation can gives us a kick start to building the systems and strategies we need to live a more intentional, purposeful, and fulfilled life. In this episode, M.O.N.K. details 5 keys to help in finding motivation when you are unmotivated....

You asked for it. So here it is. M.O.N.K.'s current workout split and explanations on how he does it, schedules it, all while working a full time job and then some while being a husband and father. Check out the links below for a general 8-week program and video explanation! Topics Covered: Scheduling your training Benefits of working 1 leg and 1 arm at a time. Having a purpose behind your trainin...