The Intentional Man Podcast

Psalm 15 serves as a powerful moral blueprint for biblical fatherhood, outlining integrity, character, and relational standards required to lead a healthy family. In this context, Rick utilizes this specific passage as a "filter" through which men can evaluate their speech, financial dealings, and personal actions to build a stable, God-honoring home environment.

Many men tie their identity to their assignment—a career, a hobby, a marriage, a title, or a position. Over time, what they do can become who they are. The challenge is that assignments are temporary. Careers change, seasons end, roles shift, and when they do, men whose identities are rooted in those assignments can find themselves feeling lost and uncertain. In this episode, we explore the differ...

For many men, the struggle with identity begins in childhood. Culture, education, family, and the words spoken over him impact his view of himself and how he fits into the world. By finding his identity in Christ, a man can live a powerful and fulfilled life whose identity is not found in a career, wealth, or position; but rather as an intentionally created and known friend of God. A man that humb...

What ticks you off? What is it that you can't stand? When you look at the world through "God's eyes", what brokenness can you not ignore? Maybe it's sex trafficking or poverty. Maybe it's fatherless homes or the neglect of the aged generation. Whatever it is, it may be a passion that God has placed in your heart. In this episode we discuss how Nehemiah's God-given passion for rebuilding the broken...

What if the challenging moments we face in life are part of a larger plan that is being guided by God? Take a look at Joseph’s remarkable journey—his 22 years transitioning from tending sheep to becoming the second most powerful man in Egypt. Throughout this incredible path, God was intricately involved in every step, ensuring Joseph reached his destination at precisely the right moment, all while...

Just like the scars we carry on our body have stories behind them, the scars we have from difficult times - a broken relationship, a diagnosis, a job loss - carry a powerful story that can impact the lives of others by showing how God's faithfulness brought you through. Don't waste difficult times. Embrace them. Then, learn, grow, and share so others can benefit, as well.

Today's culture is anything but pure. Social media, music, movies all seem to promote sex and selfishness. What is a godly man called to do? Believe it or not, the answer is not to shield your family from culture, but rather prepare them for it. No matter how hard you try, you will not prevent your family from encountering today's culture. So why not equip them to live a godly life in spite of it?...

Change - especially unexpected change - can suck. Most men like the predictable and controllable so when the unexpected comes and disrupts life, he may not know how to best to handle it. In this episode, Rick and Rusty discuss how a man can maximize the benefit of change by not reacting , but intentionally acting in a way that guarantees positive outcomes regardless of what change life's circu...

Every man will face temptation. In fact, you probably have faced some sort of temptation already today. The question is not will you face it, but what will you do when you face it? In this episode we see how Jesus handled temptation through His 3 "It is Written" statements to the devil when tempted in the wilderness and how we as men need to have these same types of declarations ready when we meet...

Jordan Petersen says that a good man is a dangerous man who knows how to control himself. Should a Christian man also be capable of danger? While we are commanded to turn the other cheek and love our enemies, we are also expected to protect and serve those in our care and those who cannot protect themselves. To do this requires us to be dangerous. In this episode we discuss 4 areas in which a Chri...

Do you view failure as a means of growth? If your goals are big enough, the opportunity for failure will be ever-present and it can play a major role in your growth as a man. In this episode we cover 5 ways to approach failure to ensure it remains a "blip" on our timeline and not a destructive relapse into our old ways of doing things.

Are you setting yourself up for failure or success in 2025? In this episode we discuss 3 types of goals: outcome, action, and system. We review strengths of each style and how all three are more effective when implemented together as a whole. Have serious goals for the year ahead? This episode will help set you up for success.

As we begin 2025 lots of guys set resolutions in an effort to be better men. Better husbands, better dads, better off financially, better off spiritually, more healthy. While many of us start strong, very few actually finish that way. In fact, most have given up by the end of January. If you are one of thousands of guys who want to make 2025 an exception year of growth and improvement, this podcas...

How should a man handle life when it throws unexpected misfortune his way? Job shows us that by refusing to blame others, circumstances, or God, we can make it through the tough times and know that God has plans for us on the other side.

Noah lived in a time in which the people around him did whatever they chose. Culture was anti-God and their hearts were continually focused on evil. In some ways, it was similar to our culture today. While the darkness in culture was raging, Noah was a bright, uniquely righteous, anomaly. He was a man - the only man - who honored God and when God's judgement was brought against the people, Noah fo...

While Cain's story is short and we do not know much about him, there are still things we can learn from history's first murderer. Competition, anger, jealousy, rage: all things you may have felt on your drive to the office this morning but also things that are very dangerous in the life of a man when left unchecked. Cain allowed these emotions to get the best of him and in a loss of control he kil...

What happens when a man fails to lead well in the home? Adam - history's first man - failed to lead well and this failure impacted his relationship with God, his marriage, and every one of his descendants following. In this episode we'll look at 4 ways Adam failed: 1. He left his wife unprotected. 2. He did not trust God's instruction 3. He sacrificed his wife for self-preservation / comfort 4. He...

When we read of humble men in the Bible, we do not find weak or ineffective men. We see warriors, leaders, and men who accomplished great things - not because of who they were - but because of who God is. As a man understands humility from a biblical perspective he can redefine what it means in his life and how he applies it. Rather than viewing it as a sign of weakness, he may very well find it a...

Going to church, reading books, watching inspirational clips on Instagram, and (of course) listening to podcasts that promote Christian values and growth can be a great way to grow in your relationship with Christ. But, how do you know what you are hearing, reading, and watching is... well, actually true? While it is perfectly acceptable and even helpful to look for outside resources to help our C...

For children, fear seems like a part of life. A dark room, monsters under the bed, starting a new school, and going to the dentist can send shivers down the spine of almost any 7 year old boy. As adult men, we may pretend we're over it, but fear still exists - it just looks different. Many times it is centered around failure. We're afraid of failure in a career, as a parent, as a husband,...

Temptation. It's not just sex, lust, porn. There are many areas where a man can be tempted and recognizing them is key to winning the integrity battle we face each day. In this episode Rick and Rusty discuss that while temptation is inevitable, it certainly isn't invincible. By identifying weak areas and then prayerfully and intentionally planning for battle against them, you will increase...

The idea of giving someone else our time, resources, or energy is not at the top of most men's list - particularly if the other person is a stranger, a competitor at work, or someone who can't repay us somehow in return. It doesn't feel natural. However, when we view serving from the right perspective, we can find it as an opportunity to grow, feel more fulfilled, and experience more h...

How do you measure your health? By a lack of sickness? By the way you feel when you wake up? By the digits that show on the bathroom scale? By the amount of weight you put up in the gym? While these markers can provide insight into a man's health, there is much more to it. In this series, we dive into the details of health: How is it defined? What does it include? How can we accurately gauge o...

In a culture where "absolute truth" is criticized, opinions on purity vary greatly - ranging from strict adherence to traditional values and roles to a "do what feels good" and "anything goes" perspective. How does a man intentionally live a pure life and promote it in his family when the idea of biblical purity seems antiquated? Does it even matter? We'll discuss...

Old or young, a man who allows himself to be held accountable to others is on the path of wisdom and success. A man who does not, however, will likely experience great failure and heartache throughout his life. No matter what we think we know, having men around us who will call us out when we're out of line is invaluable. In this episode, Rusty and Rick discuss how accountability helps create...