BE THE MAN

Summary In this episode, Greg Denning addresses a question from a wife who wants to know how to get her husband more interested in spending time with the family. Greg emphasizes the importance of being present and engaged with your spouse and children, rather than being distracted by devices or other activities. He encourages men to create a family lifestyle that they genuinely enjoy and find ways...

Every one of us has the opportunity (and responsibility) to recreate ourselves from time to time, so that we can become the very best version of ourselves. Change isn't always easy. Sometimes it's insanely difficult and feels impossible. Today's guest, former Green Beret Luke Dill, shares his story of having a life-altering experience with God while working in the Middle East. Listen now to find o...

If you are married.... If you have children.... Then you'll want to carefully consider this message. The moment we married our wives, we as husbands automatically made certain promises that she has every right to require of us. The moment a child takes it first breath, we as fathers automatically made certain promises that he/she has every right to expect from us. But how to fulfill such HUGE comm...

Is it possible for good dads to stay FIT, be fully PRESENT for your kids, and still crush it in the workplace? Absolutely! Nate Feathers and I share experiences, stories, tactics, systems and strategies of how we are showing up as dedicated dads and getting the results that matter. Learn how to get more done in less time, where to fit in work and workouts, how to be fully engaged, and how to win i...

Raising daughters is challenging and amazing! Girls are physiologically different, they think differently, act differently, react differently, and have very unique needs. They DESPERATELY need dads who are deeply involved and fully engaged in their lives; dads who hear them, see them, understand them and SUPPORT them. Remember, girls are little women and need to be respected and treated as such. T...

Men like —and sometimes LOVE —certain things. Fast cars, big trucks, off road vehicles, guns, knives, boats, motorcycles, toys, sports, politics, religion, fitness, adventure, entertainment, movies, etc. While all of those things can be valuable and beneficial, they can each become a destructive force in family life, if not diligently kept within specific boundaries. Unfortunately, most men don’t...

You already know that men and women are different, but I bet you didn't know about the mind-blowing stuff we discuss in this episode! Especially how men and women handle stress differently, what happens to their bodies and what each of us MUST do to be in our best health. Best selling author Dr Patrick Flynn unlocks the biology, biochemistry, and physiology of our wives and daughters in this episo...

How do you get to the top of any sport, industry, craft, or competition? That's the question of questions! In a very competitive world, workplace, and society, how can you and I rise to the top, while still winning as husbands, fathers, and men?! Today, my guest Jason Khalipa shares how he was able to compete in the Crossfit Games for 10 years and become the World Champion. He also shares how he m...

Have you noticed that a LOT of men (maybe you) get away with a lot of weak behavior and garbage habits…. ONLY because we have been living in easy, comfortable, convenient times! That cannot last. It will not last. A day of reckoning is coming and the pressure test will be intense. Will your health and fitness hold up? Will your mental and emotional fortress withstand the barrage? Will your spirit...

Every one of these topics are absolutely critical for the holistic success and happiness of a whole man! We need adventure, phenomenal fitness, dialed in nutrition, and I whole-heartedly believe we all need to FIGHT against human trafficking with everything we've got! Dive into this episode and enjoy the depth of knowledge, detail, and experience from my great friend Aaron Asay. --- Support this p...

Whether you're overweight, out of shape, broke, broken, struggling with your faith or your family, you can begin today, right now, to deliberately recreate yourself and your life. And you can earn results and respect far sooner than you might think. Listen to this REALLY SPECIAL conversation that Saif and I had about making the most of yourself and your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podc...

Your body is your vehicle to be a father. Let that sink in. The condition of your vehicle directly affects your performance and engagement as a dad to your precious children -- from infancy to adulthood. The overall condition of your body is a major determining factor in your ability to be a world class dad, in spite of many other good qualities you have. Obviously this isn't the only thing that m...

Is it even possible to build, scale, and sell a successful business, and still stay grounded, centered, and focused on the right things?! Absolutely! Although there will be many who will tell you it can't be done. My guest today built, scaled, and sold a very successful business with his wife, all while remaining focused on family, faith, and even a classical education. Listen to this interview to...

Bridge the gap between what you know and what you do! Commit to what things will be in the future! Lots of people have a 'why', but they still don't do shiz. You have to have The Who -- God, family, service To get to the next level, you have to empower other people. How to get results? Self inventory-  calendar and bank account.  Where is your time and money going?? Most are shooting from hip Proc...

Every man has a figurative sword that he can and MUST use to do good in the world. He has a responsibility, a moral obligation, to use his sword to fight for himself, his family, what he believes in, and others who can't protect themselves. He has to use it to defend truth, virtue, and freedom. He also has a responsibility to attack what is evil, malicious, and wrong. But most men haven't even pic...

Choosing to do really hard things -- to 'suffer' on purpose -- is one of the most transformative things a man can do. There is a power buried deep within you that perhaps can only be accessed through suffering. By deciding to lean into the suffering, we can gain the strength that we will all need with life provides its own suffering. Charlie Engle is a great man, with a unique ability to push his...

Do you ever feel like a fraction of a man, like you’re being half the man you know you could be? I bet you’ve felt like that before, if you don’t feel like that even right now. Whenever we are not deliberately striving to be whole men, it shows up in our relationships, in our circumstances, and in our results. Partial men get partial results It’s not enough to be good, or to perform well in a few...

Albert Camus said, “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” I was born to be free. I abhor being controlled, being told what to do when it doesn’t make any sense to do it. Live your life on your terms. What are your terms? What knowledge and skills must you acquire to even be able to begin to make your own terms? S...

I’m my late teens and early twenties I learned a priceless lesson that has radically altered my life for the better! It’s such a simple practice that most men overlook it… to their own detriment. This one daily habit has the power to help you achieve your targets, goals, and dreams, but you have to do it, which is where most fail. It’s easy to do and easy not to do. I can attribute *every good thi...

We all experience life differently, and almost all of us end up with wounds and scars along the way. Because of how we were raised, and what we experienced along life’s path, it affects how we show up in our relationships. It makes some of us hesitant or distant. Others will be needy or clingy. Some will be sensitive and reactive, while others may struggle with trust and intimacy. All of these str...

In many ways, life is an unending stream of opportunities. Opportunities to serve, opportunities to rise, opportunities to make your situation better, and opportunities to really live life. Your level of preparation directly affects the level at which you can take advantage of these opportunities. In this episode I answer a follow up question I received from a listener about how to specifically pr...

Are you really, truly prepared for the upcoming chaos?  Are your children ready to face hardship, do hard things, and not only launch into adult life, but actually launch and lead in tough times. We live in crazy times. But that's not new.  A quick glance at history reveals the patterns of chaos and mayhem throughout time and societies. What have you been doing to establish solid peak performance...

Today's guest, Ryan King, reminds men that the really basic stuff is actually mind-blowing and can produce phenomenal results!  Be more reliable. Be more consistent.  Become better men by sharing the things that work and helping others succeed. The opposite of a man is not a woman; it's a boy. He also challenges us to ask penetrating questions.  Are you are driven to help others as you are to succ...

How can you create and facilitate the most positive growth in the shortest amount of time, for yourself and your children?  And why should you even care?  What difference does it make?  Today, my oldest son Parker, and I discuss massive growth strategies that help us and our family level up in significant ways that give us an advantage in family life and business.  This stuff will blow your mind. ...

There is a formula for a phenomenal marriage, and any couple willing to follow the formula can create an extraordinary marriage, regardless of where they currently are, and even if only one of them works on it initially. My longtime friend and mentor Matt Townsend is one the best marriage therapists out there! He is the real deal, and in this incredible conversation he shares several jaw dropping...