FirstAdam: A Transparent Podcast for Men

I used to love to play the video game Mike Tyson punch out. What a great storyline. You played as "Little Mac". He’s a young, aspiring boxer trying to make a name for himself. Your opponents were a list of characters that were all unique. Come on you remember them. Glass Joe – The first opponent, known for his poor record and easy-to-defeat style. He’s a French boxer with a glass jaw. Von Kaiser –...

So what's the score? Who is winning? Are you losing? How often do you keep a mental scorecard to track and evaluate how you stack up against others? Men are great at that. I remember when I was a little kid comparing my bike to my friend's bike and how I was super proud mine was better. It was my scoreboard and I was winning. Later on in life, the items on my scoreboard changed but the need to kee...

WWJV. “Who would Jesus vote”. Have you ever wondered who Jesus would vote for? Would he cast his ballot red or blue? What we do know is that people are on one side or the other of the political spectrum, including Christians, and many are very vocal about who they believe should run our country. You saw it this past week as the events of an attempted assassination of a candidate polarized our nati...

Question: What will others inherit from you? When we think about getting an inheritance we think it usually means getting stuff from someone who passed away. It could be money or property, But it's not just about getting things; it's also about getting responsibilities or qualities from that person. So what qualities are you giving to those around you? Sometimes, inheritance goes beyond stuff—it's...

What do you call a pig that practices karate? A pork chop. All dads have terrible jokes. Dad jokes are characterized by their simple, pun-based humor and often groan-inducing punchlines. But honestly being a father can be no joke. I see guys wearing "BEST DAD EVER" shirts and I wonder what it really means to be the best dad because honestly many days I feel like I failed as a father. Being a fathe...

How many people have ever heard of Eddie Collins? Not someone most people are familiar with. But his stats are amazing. He was committed to the game. Collins ranks 11th in the major leagues for most hits of all time with 3,315, and 7th for most stolen bases of all time with 745. He is one of five players to steal six bases in a game, and the only person to do so twice. To date, Collins is the only...

You have to learn to pace yourself Pressure You're just like everybody else Pressure You've only had to run so far, So good But you will come to a place Where the only thing you feel Are loaded guns in your face And you'll have to deal with Pressure.....Billy Joel What is pressure: it's a force exerted on or against an object. Every man feels this. Pressure robs us of life. There is a simple quest...

Pressure pushin' down on me Pressin' down on you, no man ask for Under pressure that brings a building down. - Davie Bowie & Queen  What is pressure: it's a force exerted on or against an object.   Every man feels this. Pressure robs us of life.  There is a simple question for every man has to ask.  How does the pressure of keeping it all going affect me.   Pressure can mess with the psychology of...

So I asked ChatGPT (AI) to answer this question: Tell me about Andrew Milich. The response: As of my last update in December 2023, there's no widely recognized public figure named Andrew Milich in mainstream media, politics, sports, or other notable fields that I have information on. It's possible that Andrew Milich could be a private individual or someone notable in a more niche or local context....

To whom it may concern: It's important for me to be upfront and honest with you right now. I need some space and time to myself. I ask that you respect my solitude and give me some distance. I kindly ask that you refrain from contacting me or attempting to engage with me. I do not think you can relate to how I am feeling. You just don't understand. It's better just to keep things at surface conver...

What imprint will you leave? Have you ever thought about that? What will be said of you? Leaving an imprint means making a lasting impression or impact on someone or something. It signifies leaving behind a mark. Something that signifies you were there. It is significant and enduring. It makes a lasting impact or contribution that continues to shape the world even after you are gone. It involves c...

"To be the man, you gotta beat the man." - Hulk Hogan To beat the man means you have to be "built better". This implies improvement or enhancement compared to something else. On an individual level, "built better" can refer to personal growth and development. It might involve improving oneself physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. Ultimately, being "built better" implies progress, adv...

The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round. The wheels on the bus go round and round, all through the town. "The struggle bus" is a term used to describe a state of difficulty or hardship that someone is experiencing. It implies that the individual is having a tough time dealing with challenges or obstacles in their life. The phrase is often used humorously to ackno...

Growing up I used to watch the "Love Boat". Awesome show. The theme song was even better. Check it out. (and I know you will actually be singing it as you read it:) ) Love boat Love, exciting and new Come aboard. we're expecting you. Love, life's sweetest reward. Let it flow, it floats back to you. I remember when I first fell in love with my wife. It was the sweetest reward. It was exciting and n...

This is what the LORD Almighty says: “Consider your ways." Haggai 1:7 Ok honest talk. If you think about your last year are you satisfied with what happened? Or do you look back with regret? Most men look back and think of all the ways they did not succeed, change, or grow. We look back with regret. The longer we keep looking back in the rearview mirror, it takes away from everything that's moving...

Every decision you make reflects your evaluation of who you are. When you look back at last year, are you happy with the direction of your life? The decisions you made? Are you where you planned to be? As men we have to ask the question: If your life is moving in the direction of your decisions, do you like the direction your decisions are taking you? Most men will look back and think of all the a...

Is it a wonderful life? One of the most popular Christmas movies details the struggle that all men have. Do I make a difference? At the core of every man, he contemplates that question. Does my life matter? Would others be better without me? In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" George Bailey asks those very questions. But what is really interesting is the actor who played George Baily struggled wi...

Trying harder doesn’t work. Yet that's what men do. We think we can overcome the issues of our lives by just trying harder. And when that doesn't work, we figure out a way to medicate the issue. We turn to something to numb the pain because the feeling of whatever issue we have suck. So what do you medicate? What issue are you trying to fix and with what medication do you use? The problem is medic...

Are you a risk taker or do you play it safe? Most men avoid risk because of the unknown. But what if....? Have you ever asked yourself...what if I _________(fill in the blank). So what stops you? Faith is a step into the unknown. There is a song by Elevation Worship, the lyrics go: I'd rather slip Walking on water Than spend my life Wondering, "What if?" Lord, if it's You Tell me to come 'Cause Yo...

Autopilot: a device for automatically steering or controlling. How many men live on autopilot ? We are all controlled by something. Many men are controlled by reactions to problems, others expectations, our past experiences, or maybe even a sinful pattern. Sometimes living on autopilot is only setting men up for a crash. But in contrast sometimes autopilot if controlled by the right thing can lead...

Suppress: To consciously avoid or prevent. Have you ever tried to hold a beachball under water to suppress it? The amount of energy and force it takes is amazing. No matter how you strong you are or how much you struggle, the beachball always comes back up. Why because the ball is designed to come to the surface. That is no different than the truth. Truth is always designed to be revealed. But we...

"We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” ― Plato There is a difference between being afraid and fear. We run away from what we are afraid of. But when we fear something, we are often drawn to it. The fear of God can motivate people to follow out of a sense of devotion and love for God. Being afraid of God is a negative...

The Day After... You went on a retreat, or a vacation, or took sometime away, and now you have to face your life again. The same pressures, problems, and circumstances are still there. Sometimes it's hard to get back to life. The day after can be difficult. Life starts back up again. And to be honest, coming down from the mountain is always difficult. But remember, although the situation or proble...

In the late 1970's a cartoon aired on tv in Chicago called "The Most Important Person". You can search it on youtube. Half way through the cartoon a little boy sings a song called "I'm Lonely". The lyrics are powerful: I am lonely I want someone to play with me. I'm lonely I want someone to stay with me. I'm lonely I want someone to share the day with me, shout hooray with me, run away with me it'...

Hostage: one that is involuntarily controlled. Many men are controlled by feelings of anxiety or depression. They are literally held hostage by an involuntary feeling that can't be described, identified, or understood. The problem is we never talk about it. We just try to "Man Up" because of the social stigma and lack of transparency as men. However, 77% of men polled have suffered from common men...