Life on Target

The only way to get better at doing hard things is to do hard things. And the only way to become more dangerous is to train for it. These qualities are essential for every man, but they need to be grounded in steadfast trust in God. In this episode,...

Bill Rapier a former Navy SEAL and the owner of American Tactical Shooting Instruction. He retired from the military after 20 years of service, runs multiple small businesses, and now lives in Idaho with his wife and seven kids. In this episode,...

When you start a small business, you're signing up to learn—a lot. In this episode, Nathan shares the three things that he wish he would've been told before starting his construction business and offers perspective on the key things that need to be...

Starting a small business doesn't have to be complicated—you just have to get going. In this episode, Nathan shares his story of starting his construction company and provides a practical list of steps for building your side hustle or a full-time...

Health and fitness should be a top priority in everyone's life, but it's very easy for it to fall by the wayside. In this episode, Nathan shares practical tips for how to think about health and fitness regardless of your ability, how injuries from...

David Benham is a former professional baseball player, real estate investor, and serial entrepreneur who is passionate about helping Christian business owners connect faith and business. In this episode, David shares how he and his brother Jason have...

Productive property is one of the primary ways for Christians to build margin in their life so they can bless their families and other people. But why do you need it? And how can you get it? In this episode, Nathan gives a high-level overview of how...

Inflation and the rising cost of goods is a topic that’s on everybody’s mind. How should we deal with inflation and its effects? What can we do to lessen the impact of inflation in the future? In this episode, Nathan discusses some of the...

Daniel Grothe is a author of The Power of Place: Choosing Stability in a Rootless Age and the Associate Senior Pastor at New Life Church in Colorodo Springs, Colorado. In this episode, Grothe shares his story of going in on 120 acres with three...

Parents have opportunities each and every day to lead their children in the way of godly living, and it is essential to make the most of those moments when they arise. In this episode, Nathan shares how he is working to teach his daughters contentment...

Why do school shootings happen and what should Christians do about them? In this episode, Nathan draws on his extensive experience in hostage rescue situations to provide hard-earned perspective on the complexity surrounding these issues as well as...

In this episode, Nathan has a far-reaching discussion with Rob Sentz on building physical and mental toughness in kids and how that impacts larger socioeconomic issues like employment. Sentz shares practical ways that he has worked to teach his...

Darren Doane is brand architect and filmmaker whose portfolio includes work for Toyota, Shinedown, Jimmy John’s, Zac Brown Band, and more. In this episode, Doane shares how having hustle enabled him to learn filmmaking, get a job without going to...

For the married men: What are you doing to give your wife rest? Wives and moms have a lot on their plate, and it’s the husband’s job to find ways to give his wife rest from her work. If you don’t have a concrete answer this week’s question,...

Most people (including Christians) don’t have a big enough vision for their life. And when they think about having a big vision, they tend to think only in terms of their own lifetime. In this episode, Nathan discusses how to break out of the trap...

Having the right perspective is crucial for being able to face the challenges of each day with the right attitude and motivation. In this episode, Nathan shares how close calls while getting shot at on deployment has enabled him to trust God with his...

Teaching your kids to engage in Sunday morning worship begins with intentional family rhythms at home. In this episode, Nathan discusses how regular family worship prepares kids to participate in church In a way that is respectful to the Lord and...

Church used to be central to families, towns, and society as a whole, but today most people—including Christians—live like it’s optional. And lots of people talk about having a community or “finding your tribe,” when in reality, true...

“How family-centered are you?” This is the question that Rory Groves, author of Durable Trades, asks to help you determine the health of your family. In this episode, Groves shares his employment journey from working during the .com bust to...

Why don’t more Christians take bold risks that would benefit their family, church community, and the whole world? And you? Are you playing it safe in your own life, or are you energized by the promises of God in Scripture? In this episode, Nathan...

How long could you survive without any outside assistance for food, water, or energy? What plan do you have in place to weather storms and societal issues? In this episode, Nathan discusses why his family bought land, moved into a renovated school bus...

Do you treat your personal life and business life as two exclusive areas, or are you aware of how these two areas affect and inform one another? In this episode, Nathan discusses how being a small business owner break down the distinctions between...

Lies are everywhere, and they are very difficult correct once they’re spoken. Lies damage relationships, spread fear, and provoke mistrust in our relationships, homes, and the world. In this episode, Nathan discusses why you should “lie-proof your...

In this episode, Nathan has an in-depth discussion with Pastor C.R. Wiley on the importance of mechanical competency, personal agency, and strategies for how families can be more productive and profitable for God’s glory. Pastor C.R. Wiley shares...

Living boldly requires taking risks, and risks are uncomfortable, but they are crucial to living out true faith in God and his plan for your life. In this episode, Nathan shares an early failure in his military service that set him at a crossroads...