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Send us Fan Mail Are you walking into 2026 with a real plan—or just hoping things work out? In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I’m challenging you to stop drifting and start leading your life with intention. Because the truth is simple: if you don’t have a strategy, the year can end up running you instead of you running it. I’m going to show you how to build a personal vision and mission st...

Send us Fan Mail There was a moment in my early 60s when my world cracked open. My wife told me she was done, and I honestly never saw it coming. Overnight, my future looked unrecognizable, and I found myself raising my youngest daughter while carrying grief that most people never saw. In this episode, I share the real story behind why I started Next Third Best Third—because I know what it feels l...

Send us Fan Mail Connect with Tyson and Jules: https://www.wedintowar.com/ In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I’m back in the studio with Jules and Tyson Morlet from Wed Into War to talk about conflict, communication, and what to do when the same issues keep resurfacing year after year. We go past theory and into real frameworks that help couples stop letting one unresolved area poison the...

Send us Fan Mail Connect with Tyson and Jules: https://www.wedintowar.com/ Marriage can feel like it should be the finish line, but in this episode I sit down with Tyson and his wife Jules Morlet to tell the truth: for most couples, marriage is the beginning of the real work. We talk about the misconceptions that set people up for disappointment, why “happily ever after” collapses under pressure,...

Send us Fan Mail Connect with Ben: Website: https://www.lovingonpurpose.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benserpell/?hl=en In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I’m joined by my good friend Ben Serpell to dive into the ever-changing role of fathers. From the moment you become a dad, you’re thrust into the role of a “cop”—setting rules and boundaries to ensure peace. But as your kids g...

Send us Fan Mail Connect with Ben: Website: https://www.lovingonpurpose.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benserpell/?hl=en In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sit down with my friend, minister, and husband and father, Ben Serpell from Sacramento, California. We unpack a struggle that so many men face but rarely name out loud: moving from being passive and disengaged to becoming po...

Send us Fan Mail Connect with Richie: http://globalawakening.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richieseltzer/?hl=en In this episode of Next Third Best Third , I sit down again with my friend Richie Seltzer —evangelist, pastor, author, husband and dad—to talk about the kind of transformation that reaches all the way down into identity and family. Richie shares how he went from 18 felonies b...

Send us Fan Mail Connect with Richie: http://globalawakening.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richieseltzer/?hl=en In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sit down with my friend Richie Seltzer to talk about something most men underestimate: how your physical health shapes every area of your life. Richie is a traveling minister, communicator, husband, and dad who realized that ministr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Next Third Best Third, Taylor and I sit down with a live room full of men to talk about something every one of us is feeling but rarely naming: the battle for our attention. We unpack the idea of the attention economy—why information is unlimited but your attention is painfully finite—and why that makes your focus one of the most valuable currencies in your life...

Send us Fan Mail Connect more with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextthirdbestthird/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/next3rdbest3rd Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KUn8wgqTPxEQo9ejFi01g?si=33932e0993a24d18 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-third-best-third/id1752200976 In this episode of Next Third Best Third, Taylor and I blow up the old idea of the “...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down once again with my good friend @billvanderbush for a powerful continuation of our conversation on identity, fatherhood, and the lies men believe about themselves. We talk about how so many of us, as men, carry misconceptions about God because of the experiences we’ve had with our earthly fathers—whether they were absent, harsh, or even incredible. Bill...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down with my friend @billvanderbush   — author, pastor, and teacher — for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had. We dive deep into how the lies we believe about God shape every part of our lives, from how we see ourselves to how we love others. Bill unpacks what it means that Jesus is who God has always been, and how rediscovering the true nature of the Fathe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sit down with my friend Richard Neusch, who’s been married for 44 years, to talk about one of the most foundational — and misunderstood — parts of life: marriage. As men, we often think strength means holding it all together, but Richard reminds us that true strength comes through surrender, grace, and learning how to love like Christ. W...

Send us Fan Mail I’ve spent decades walking alongside men who are striving to make the next third of their lives the best third, and I’ve seen a pattern that affects us all: the orphan identity. This isn’t just a theological concept—it’s real, it shapes how we view ourselves, how we approach relationships, and even how we father our children. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Richard...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Next Third, Best Third, I sit down with my friend Jonathan Suber to talk about what it truly means to be a man. We dive deep into the concept of real manhood—not just the cultural idea of masculinity, which is often misunderstood or labeled as toxic, but the essence of who men were created to be. We explore how manhood involves stepping into responsibility, faci...

Send us Fan Mail Connect with Jonathan Suber: Website: https://oasistx.org/leadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bishopjonathansuber/ I’ve spent a lot of my life wrestling with regret—times I wish I could undo, opportunities I let slip, relationships I mishandled. And I know I’m not alone. In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sit down with my new best friend, Jonathan Suber, a pas...

Send us Fan Mail I’m David Fenwick, host of Next Third, Best Third, and in this episode I sit down with my good friend Carrie Jensen — a trainer, nutritionist, triathlete, and powerhouse businesswoman. Together, we unpack the myths and truths around nutrition, what supplements are actually worth taking, and how to build a lifestyle that fuels not just your workouts but your mind and longevity. Car...

Send us Fan Mail My producer and close friend, Taylor Leys asked me to sit down and have a real conversation about the assassination of Charlie Kirk and how our country responds when tragedy explodes across our feeds. You may not agree with everything we say. That’s okay. The point of this episode is dialogue, not victory laps. We talk about free speech, political violence, and how to show up as f...

Send us Fan Mail Hi, I’m David Fenwick, host of Next Third Best Third, and in today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend Carrie Jensen, a multi-talented trainer and nutritionist. We dive into practical strategies for men who want to get in shape without ever stepping foot in a gym. From beginners intimidated by gym equipment, travelers on the go, to seniors aiming for longevity, this episode is pack...

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone, welcome to the Next Third Best podcast! In today’s episode, I sit down with my good friend Kevin Gates as we discuss something near and dear to both of our hearts—reinventing yourself. Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, or beyond, it’s never too late to make a change. In this conversation, we dive deep into how men can continue to evolve, not just for themselves but al...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sit down with my good friend and brother, Dr. Kevin Gates — a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, from Baylor Scott and White, who is reshaping the way we think about health. Kevin shares his unique perspective on the current shift happening in American healthcare and why hope is one of the most powerful tools for healing. As we...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to walking out our purpose, nothing matters more than knowing who we truly are. In this episode of Next Third, Best Third, I sit down with my friend Bethany Hicks to dive deep into the power of identity. We unpack how lies, labels, and false beliefs create boxes that keep us from stepping into the life God intended—and how freedom begins with seeing ourselves the way...

Send us Fan Mail I’m David Fenwick—founder and host of Next Third Best Third—and today I’m joined by my friend Bethany Hicks to unpack Pillar One: your thought life. Your thoughts shape your words, your words shape your world, and what you rehearse becomes your meditation. We talk about guarding what goes on between your ears, why “attention is heaven’s currency,” and how to flip the script from s...

Send us Fan Mail If you want to connect email me at nextthirdbestthird@gmail.com In today’s episode I’m tackling one of the most searched topics for men: loneliness. Drawing on alarming statistics—like only 20% of men today have six close friends, versus 55% just thirty years ago—I’ll explore not just why isolation is skyrocketing for men in mid‑life and beyond, but also how it’s deeply tied to ph...

Send us Fan Mail I’m David Fenwick, and in this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sat down with trainer-nutritionist Stephanie Rounds to uncover the fundamental “non-negotiables” we all need—regardless of age or gender. Stephanie dives deep into why clean water, high‑quality sleep, and nutritious movement are foundational to physical and emotional wellness. She also shares her personal hacks, fr...