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Are your good intentions making you stronger—or giving you an excuse to remain undisciplined? In Mark 14:38, Jesus warns His disciples: “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Wanting to pray, control your anger, or break a destructive habit is not the same as preparing to do it. Spiritual discipline requires recognizing your weakne...

In Mark 14:38, Jesus warns His disciples: “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Wanting to pray, control your anger, or break a destructive habit is not the same as preparing to do it. Spiritual discipline requires recognizing your weaknesses, establishing boundaries, and bringing the battle to God before temptation arrives. Your...

Why does correction feel like disrespect when it might be exactly what you need to hear? In Episode 15 of Northman Coaching’s Seven Deadly Sins, Gary confronts pride—not just the loud, arrogant kind, but the pride that becomes defensive, shuts down, and refuses to listen. Proverbs 18:12 says, “Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.” If every correction feels like...

What are you willing to surrender when God’s will conflicts with what you desperately want? In Mark 14:36, Jesus faced the suffering of the cross and prayed honestly: “Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” Surrender doesn’t mean denying your fear or pretending the pain isn’t real. It means trusting God enough to choose obedience—even when a relationship ends, a door close...

When people interact with you, do they walk away feeling respected—or like they were simply in your way? In this episode of the Northman Coaching Podcast, Gary explores why courtesy is much more than good manners. It is patience under pressure, respect during disagreement, and the discipline to tell the truth without destroying the person receiving it. You’ll discover the difference between courte...

The podcast episode explores the value of courtesy, its impact on relationships, and the importance of promoting honest stories. It emphasizes the connection between courtesy, respect, and self-awareness, highlighting the impact of courtesy on personal growth and the culture of our homes, workplaces, and communities. Takeaways Courtesy is a demonstration of respect and self-control. Promoting hone...

The importance of choosing to speak to people with dignity, even in challenging situations, and how courtesy reflects one's character. Takeaways Courtesy reflects character Treating others with respect in challenging situations Chapters 00:00 The Test of Courtesy 00:36 Courtesy as Character #NorthmanCoaching #Courtesy #Character #Respect #MensGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #EmotionalMaturity #SelfDis...

You can win every argument and still lose the person you love. Proverbs 15:1 teaches us that a gentle answer can defuse anger, while harsh words only add fuel to the fire. Real strength isn’t unloading on someone simply because you’re angry. It’s having every reason to react and still choosing your words carefully—or choosing to keep your mouth shut. Controlling your response isn’t weakness. It’s...

What truth do you already know—but keep refusing to act on? In Episode 14 of Northman Coaching’s Seven Deadly Sins, Gary confronts sloth—not simply as laziness, but as knowing what needs to be done and continuing to avoid it. James 4:17 says, “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” Some men stay busy so they never have to become productive. They wo...

f every relationship, friendship, or job ends the same way, it may be time to stop blaming everyone else and recognize the pattern. Proverbs 26:11 warns us about repeating the same destructive behavior without learning from it. Accountability begins when the excuses end. God isn’t asking you to defend your actions—He’s asking you to learn from them. Getting older happens automatically. Becoming a...

What are you training your eyes to want—and what is it doing to your heart? In Episode 13 of Northman Coaching’s Seven Deadly Sins, Gary confronts lust and the undisciplined decisions that allow it to take control. Job 31:1 says, “I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman.” Lust doesn’t begin in the bedroom. It begins with what you repeatedly look at, entertain, and all...

Description: The fastest way to stay stuck is to believe you’re always the smartest man in the room. Proverbs 12:15 reminds us that a fool trusts only his own judgment, while a wise man listens to advice. Wisdom doesn’t come from always having the answer. It comes through humility, teachability, and knowing when to listen. Getting older happens automatically—becoming a man requires growth. Join AJ...

What would you change in your life if you stopped waiting to feel fearless and started moving forward while you were still afraid? In this episode of the Northman Coaching Podcast, Gary and AJ discuss what courage really looks like in a man’s life. Sometimes courage means charging into the fight. Other times, it means admitting you were wrong, asking for help, walking away from an unhealthy relati...

The conversation highlights the importance of emotional responsibility and the impact of emotional dumping on others. It emphasizes the need to be cautious and responsible when sharing emotions with others, as emotional dumping without responsibility can be harmful. Takeaways Emotional dumping without responsibility can be harmful Being cautious about emotionally dumping on others is important Cha...

The conversation explores the power of courage and the importance of knowing one's values. It emphasizes that courage does not mean knowing everything will work out, but rather deciding that living in fear costs more than taking a risk. The discussion also highlights the significance of understanding and embracing personal values as a source of strength. Takeaways Courage over fear Know your value...

The importance of men seeking help and admitting vulnerability in brotherhood. Takeaways Vulnerability in brotherhood The liberating power of seeking help Chapters 00:00 The Stigma of Seeking Help #NorthmanCoaching #Courage #MensWork #MensMentalHealth #Brotherhood #Masculinity #PersonalGrowth #FaceYourFears #KeepMovingForward #SelfImprovement #Accountability #CoreValues #OvercomeFear #MensPodcast...

Facing fear and taking small steps to live more. Takeaways Courage to take small steps. Overcoming fear for positivity. Chapters 00:00 Facing Fear 00:37 Taking Small Steps #NorthmanCoaching #Courage #MensWork #MensMentalHealth #Brotherhood #Masculinity #PersonalGrowth #FaceYourFears #KeepMovingForward #SelfImprovement #Accountability #CoreValues #OvercomeFear #MensPodcast #LifeAfterDivorce

Would you still serve if it cost you something—and nobody ever gave you credit for it? Mark 10:45 tells us, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” Men’s work isn’t about demanding respect. It’s about becoming a man worthy of respect through service, sacrifice, and responsibility. Anybody can step up when there’s recognition waiting for them. Character is revealed when y...

HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? More money. More success. More attention. More followers. More validation. More. More. More. And somehow… it’s still never enough. In Episode 12 of The Seven Deadly Sins , we look at Proverbs 28:25 and the sin of greed —and why greed isn’t determined by how much you have. It’s determined by your relationship with more . There’s nothing wrong with ambition, building wealth, or w...

When you walk into a room, does your presence bring out the best in people—or does your ego bring more conflict with it? In Mark 9:50, Jesus says, “Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other.” Men’s work isn’t just about becoming stronger. It’s about developing the character to bring honesty, wisdom, and peace into every room you enter. That doesn’t mean avoiding difficult convers...

Proverbs 27:4 warns us that jealousy can be even more dangerous than anger—and there’s a reason for that. Anger usually shows itself. Envy can shake your hand, congratulate you, tell you it’s happy for you… and secretly resent the fact that you’re winning. In Episode 11 of The Seven Deadly Sins , we’re talking about the kind of envy that turns blessings into comparisons, friends into competitors,...

Everybody wants to be important. Not everybody wants to serve. In Mark 10:43–44, Jesus completely flips the world's definition of leadership: if you want to become great, become a servant. Men’s work isn’t about becoming the loudest or most powerful man in the room. It’s about becoming the man your family, your friends, and your brothers can depend on. Put down the ego. Take responsibility. Serve...

The conversation explores the concept of confidence in fatherhood and the distinction between control and confidence. It delves into the challenges of allowing children to navigate their own path and the importance of creating a safe space for them to grow and learn. Takeaways Confidence in fatherhood involves trusting that you have taught your child and remaining steady while they navigate their...

Confidence is tested in adversity and requires self-awareness, resilience, and a focus on personal values. It is not the absence of doubt but the ability to navigate through it. Takeaways Confidence is about self-awareness and resilience Confidence is not the absence of doubt, but the ability to navigate through it Chapters 00:00 The Test of Confidence 00:28 Defining Confidence #Confidence #SelfTr...

Most men think confidence means walking into a room like you own it—being fearless, having all the answers, never doubting yourself, and always coming out on top. But that’s not confidence. Real confidence is trusting yourself when you don’t know how things are going to turn out. In this episode of the Northman Coaching Podcast, Gary Hults breaks down what genuine confidence looks like through bus...