Forging The Path

Jonah is an interesting book. We tend to fixate on the big fish, but (spoiler alert) this story is not about the fish. It's a story about the gracious, compassionate love of God, and how that love changes everything. We should rejoice when God shows grace and mercy to people - even our enemies. Sometimes, we Christians are more like Jonah than we care to admit.

Chad Rechcygl is an athlete. So yeah, he's a health nut. He's also a Chiropractor. He's also a husband, a father, and a Christian. He sat down with Adam recently and they talked about building muscle, losing fat, and preventing injury. More importantly, they also discuss the MINDSET that's required to live a healthy life, and WHY God wants us to take care of the physical bodies that He gave us. De...

Continuing the "minor prophet" series with Obadiah. The name means "servant of the LORD." As first glance it doesn't seem to have any relevancy for us today. But when you understand the context, it's easy to see all kinds of applications.

A bonus episode on cultivating a more vibrant prayer life and a deeper relationship with God. Adam shares a short story from one of his favorite authors, Brennan Manning.

Monday interviews are back! In this episode, Kevin and Adam talk about prayer. Why pray? What's the purpose of prayer? Is there a right or wrong way to pray? What are the biggest barriers to prayer? They also give many practical suggestions and tips on how to cultivate a more vibrant and powerful prayer life.

Continuing our Friday series through the prophets of the Old Testament... Who was Amos? Why did he write this book? What's the big idea? And how do we apply it to our lives today?

A short overview of the book of Joel along with some practical takeaways.

Check out this father-daughter episode as Adam sits down with his daughter, Charly. They give a brief overview of the book of Hosea, and share some practical applications for today.

An introductory episode to the ancient prophets in the Bible. In the words of AW Tozer: "If Christianity is to receive a rejuvenation... another kind of religious leader must arise among us. He must be of the old prophet type, a man who has seen visions of God and has heard a voice from the Throne... Such a man is likely to be lean, rugged, blunt-spoken and a little bit angry with the world. He wi...

Check out this New Year's episode! Adam Zastrow and Michael Creed sit down together and discuss the following topics: Morning routines. Non-negotiables. Daily disciplines & habits. Becoming healthy in the 4-quadrants of faith, family, fitness, and finances.

Some encouragement from Isaiah 61 as we head into the New Year. The word instead is used 5 times in just a few sentences. "to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair... instead of shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance." What does this...

Check out this awesome father & son episode! Listen in as Adam and his Dad talk about the following topics: Childhood memories and how they form us. Advice they would give to their 18-year-old selves. The most important lessons they've learned as fathers. How to have a good relationship with your adult children. And the biggest prayer they have for younger men today.

Johnny Cash once said, “Being a Christian isn’t for sissies. It takes a real man to live for God-a lot more man than to live for the devil, you know? If you really want to live right these days, you gotta be tough.” Oftentimes, the nice guy syndrome comes from a misunderstanding of Jesus. Other times, it comes from a lack of courage.

In this episode, Jordan Mudrock (founder and owner of ISI Elite Training in Brookfield, WI) talks with Adam Zastrow. They're both a couple of ex-youth pastors who are into theology, entrepreneurship, and fitness. They talk about how Jordan came to faith in Christ, how he got into owning his own business, the best health advice he has for men right now, and what it means to be a strong godly man.

In 2012, 58-year-old Ki Suk Han was pushed onto the subway tracks in New York City. Even though more than 60 seconds passed before an oncoming train hit the man, a group of up to eighteen bystanders simply stood on the platform and looked on as the train approached and ran him over. One man even had time to snap a photo of Han’s last moments. Six months earlier, 49-year-old Patricia Villa was grab...

Johnny Ferreira talks with Adam Zastrow about about the mindset of a soldier and shares some of the biggest lessons he's learned so far from serving in the US Army. Johnny also shares some of the story about how he found Christ while on deployment in Iraq. Then, Johnny shares his biggest concerns about our country right now, what advice he would give to men battling depression, and what gives him...

Adam teaches about 4 key areas of strength that every man should be prioritizing: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Take a quick self-assessment of your own strength, and create a plan to help you grow stronger in each area.

Adam Zastrow and Dustin Rodarmel talk about brotherhood and friendship - why they are necessary, and why they can be hard to find. They also share some practical things that men can do to forge these kinds of brotherhoods. They also talk about the importance of vulnerability and authenticity for men in today's culture.

Life is short, eternity is long. Adam shares a short story about someone's last words before he died. Do you regularly remind yourself about how short life is? Does it change the way you live and the decisions you make? What do you want your last words, or your last thought to be? Do you live your life in view of eternity?

Ray Kozlowski joins Adam Zastrow in this episode. Ray is a husband, father, and business owner. He's also a hip-hop artist and entrepreneur. Ray shares his testimony, which is incredible! Ray also shares his insights on servant leadership, being an entrepreneur, and how he effectively shares his faith with others. There's even a little spoken word segment at the end.

Proverbs 27:17 says "just as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." We need a band of brothers to sharpen us, but our expectations for being sharpened oftentimes need to be adjusted. And our desire to grow and become more like Christ should outweigh our desire to be comfortable.

In this episode, Adam and Claire talk about the joys and challenges of marriage and raising kids. They share the story of how they met, and give some practical tips as to what keeps their marriage vibrant and growing stronger with each passing year.

The voice we listen to is the voice that defines us. The real battle in our lives is whose voice will we listen to?

Adam and Sterling talk about the rewards and challenges of sharing life with others and making disciples. Sterling is the Milwaukee Area Director for YoungLife, a Christ-centered ministry that helps kids know Jesus, grow in their faith, and serve Him.

Giving thanks is powerful. In this episode, Adam talks about how gratitude and praise have the power to conquer depression and usher in more of God's presence into our lives.