Forged Ingold

Monday is back! In today's episode of the podcast, Alec discusses the human element of doubt and uncertainty reflecting on the stories of Peter and Moses and the lessons of Jesus. Alec understands that we are all human beings and face these thoughts, but how can we show courageousness in our actions? Sometimes we don't have to understand the big picture, but just today. Dive back in - Welcome back...

Everyone should push themselves to be better. Happy 2025 and in today's episode of the podcast, Alec is joined by former Badgers Safety Scott Nelson. The duo shared time together at Madison and dive into leading by example. What makes a good leader? Scott says having good leaders in your life. Alec adds to the conversation reflecting on his time as Captain of the Miami Dolphins. How are you pushin...

In today's episode of the podcast, Alec dives into the act of baptism, John the Baptist, and the power of belief. Listen as Alex describes John as a Trailblazer and a Believer. Sacrificing what he had to prepare the world for a better place and not wavering. What lesson do you take from John the Baptist? How does this apply to day-to-day. Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast! If you like the...

In today's episode of the podcast, Alec discusses the Netflix series Messiah and how different people believe and keep faith. Is it easy? What is the correct way to go walking in faith? Alec tells a history lesson and how former people have gone wrong or walked in fear. Where do you fall on the spectrum? Have a wonderful Christmas and welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast! If you like the show...

Alec is joined by former Wisconsin Badger teammate Garrett Groshek today to discuss discipline. Recalling past stories of times at practice together, in-game moments, and off-the-field work, the two backs get into the details! Why does Alec call Garrett the "Most Disciplined Man"? Dive in to find out - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast! If you like the show please subscribe and leave a 5 s...

Monday is here so Alec is back with fresh motivation to start your week! Listen, reflect, and get inspired as Alec shares his thoughts on the Parable of the Wise- Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast! If you like the show please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating - that and texting it to a friend are the easiest ways you can help us grow.  Follow the podcast on Instagram: @ForgedIngold and e...

Happy Monday after Thanksgiving! Today, Alec is back with motivation to start your week! This time, Alec shares his thoughts on the power of commitment. Building on previous lessons and tying it to faith, football, and family - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast! If you like the show please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating - that and texting it to a friend are the easiest ways you can he...

Monday is here so Alec is back with 2 minutes of motivation to start your week! Read, reflect, and get inspired as Alec shares his thoughts on the Parable of the Rich Fool - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast! If you like the show please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating - that and texting it to a friend are the easiest ways you can help us grow.  Follow the podcast on Instagram: @ForgedI...

Good Monday Forged Ingold fans! In today's episode of the podcast Alec shares his thoughts on the Parable of Calming the Storm at Sea, Planting Seeds, and more! Let's maintain faith this week - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast! If you like the show please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating - that and texting it to a friend are the easiest ways you can help us grow.  Follow the podcast on...

Monday is back and today Alec is here with something new, a quick hit of motivation! Take 2 minutes and get inspired as Alec shares his thoughts on the Parable of the Lamp - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast! If you like the show please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating - that and texting it to a friend are the easiest ways you can help us grow.  Follow the podcast on Instagram: @ForgedI...

In today's episode of the podcast, Alec is joined by Braxton Najib of the Portland Timbers organization and host of the Confidence Through Christ Podcast. The two athletes break bread around their sports backgrounds, but dive deeper into Purpose and Faith. How did Braxton find his way to the lord? Dropping bits of advice and stories of adversity along the way - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Po...

Former college football player turned mental performance coach Brandon Epstein joins Alec on the podcast today! Dive in as the two venture down the path from sports to living intentionally in the present moment. The importance of purpose, mental health, and our emotional experiences are just some of the topics on today's show. Let's work together and retrain the mind - Welcome back to the...

The importance of support cannot be overstated. In today's episode of the podcast Alec takes the Forged listeners insides his Inspired Athletics Mindset Coaching to discuss the Support Crucible. Touching on some of his favorite quotes and relating them to being vulnerable throughout the highs and lows, fill your cup with a system to performing at the highest level - Welcome back to the Forged...

In today's episode of the podcast, Alec is speaking at an adoption center in Connecticut! Here the in-depth transformation from adoption, to a kid in Green Bay going undrafted and becoming a star in the NFL. Despite the fears and struggles along the way, Alec shares how he stayed positive and made the best of the cards he was dealt. Including a Q&A at the end - Welcome back to the Forged I...

The Best in the World have to be from Somewhere. In today's episode of the podcast, Alec speaks at Lambeau Field to 33 schools on mindset. Since he is back in his hometown of Green Bay, he starts by thanking the community or "village" for raising him. He expands on the moments in his life that help live from the inside-out and even shares some very special football moments. Welcome b...

The NFL Draft was over the weekend and in today's episode of the podcast, Alec reflects on his draft weekend and how it shaped him into the man he is today. We are all overlooked in one way or another in our lives, says Alec, but sometimes it is not the path that is meant for us. Hear how Alec remained positive while going undrafted and used that fuel to create an NFL career and more. He's...

Alec wishes he had viewed the NFL draft as the end of his student-athlete journey and the start of being a professional. However, he took going undrafted, personally. Today, he reflects on Actions vs Achievements. What should be done in private vs what should be done in public. Alec compares life to a game of chess on and off the field. Dive right in to reach your destination. Welcome back to the...

Today, Issac Etter joins the podcast! Isaac, like Alec, is a fellow adoptee that has gone on to giveback to the community. He founded Identity, a startup focused on helping adoptive and foster families thrive. Listen in as Alec and Isaac discuss their past and how it propelled them toe excel at their passions. What was the key to staying in the fight? Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast! If...

Alec is speaking at Adams-Friendship Area School District Today and is joined by the school's Athletic Director Shawn Groshek on the podcast! Together, the two talk about serving the community and serving individuals. Through maximizing one-on-one time, listening with the intent to hear what is said, and speaking from experience, this episode is full of golden nuggets. Welcome back to the Forg...

Alec today is joined today by Sue Hollar, Executive Director The Barker Adoption Foundation. Alec was a keynote at their recent conference in DC! The two discuss adoption, adversity, being perfect, and healthy steps towards getting back to balance and through the difficult times. Sometimes less is more. Bringing to you words of wisdom from two leaders - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast! I...

Chris Streveler joins Alec for a banger of a podcast today! The former Miami Dolphin now starting quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Chris has battled ups and downs in his career like the rest of us. However, he has found his calling outside of the game of football that keeps him going: Kids. Chris shares personal stories from mentoring and coaching kids and the impact it has made on their...

"Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Will Be Also." This quote is the central theme of today's episode of the podcast. Alec delves into NFL Free Agency, speaking at the Barker Adoption Conference in Baltimore, and the new Netflix series Full Swing. How do they all tie together? Tune-in to unravel the true meaning of the quote above - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast! If...

Alec is back and in today's episode of the podcast has a lot of golden nuggets to share. Recently, Alec has been reading Eternity in Our Hearts by Alicia Hamilton, and reflects on the concept of Enduring Remembrance. What does that mean? Essentially, living a life for a purpose greater than yourself, and in this case, God. He uses examples from spending time with his family, a leadership event...

Andrew Van Ginkel, Miami linebacker, former Wisconsin Badger joins Alec today on the Forged Ingold Podcast! Both Andrew and Alec were underdogs in their careers. They discuss the importance of consistency and keeping their grind on at all times. Andrew shares stories of long bus rides in college and how those shaped his perspective now that he is in the NFL. Be coachable, make your family proud, a...

Over the weekend Alec and his wife Alexa ran a 5K a part of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge Fundraiser. The charity event raised over $9 million for charity and brought together the Miami community. Alec reflects on being a part of something bigger than himself and how that is so important. Getting vulnerable, he admits to needing to improve his time management skills and take control of his life mo...