The Intentional Man Podcast

Farming 1800 acres. Adopting four children in addition to the three he and his wife already had. Leading a Bible study when he didn't feel adequate. Leaving it all to become a full-time missionary in Guatemala. In this episode, Greg shares how God has continually provided each time he has stepped into a new and uncomfortable calling. Through Greg's inspiring story, we learn that comfort sh...

For a man to achieve success in life, a mentor who will motivate, educate, and hold him accountable is key. Additionally, a successful man should seek out someone to pass on the knowledge he has acquired over time. In this episode, Rick and Rusty discuss the significance of mentors, mentorship, and how men can bridge the generational divide by dedicating time to mentor others.

Organization does not come naturally for everyone but it is worth the effort if you want to live a healthier, more productive, enjoyable life. By organizing your life you can build in free time for family and friends, time to focus on the most important things, and possibly even add years to your life by creating healthy habits like quality food choices and exercise.

Benches or chairs? Lights and smoke or organ and choir? Pass the plate or online giving? Most people have preferred ways of "doing church" -- and that's ok. The problem begins when we believe that our way is the only way church can and should be done. In this episode, Rusty and Rick enjoy poking a little fun at each other's preferences and then discuss how some church-goers take...

John Bates, professional counselor and martial arts instructor in several fighting styles including Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, and Escrima, joins us to discuss how men can enjoy a greater quality of life by practicing principles learned in martial arts and programs such as MOVNAT that focus on training in natural functional movements.

As we celebrate Father's Day this weekend we want to thank all you dads out there doing your best to father your kids and make a difference in their life. Fatherhood can be tough and today we'll look at 6 things that every child should know about dad. From wondering if we've got what it takes to get this fatherhood thing right to carrying guilt from past failures, every dad likely has...

In a 2021 study, 57% of men said they have feelings of loneliness. While many men claim they can run solo – and even prefer it – this stat proves that even men need at least one or two other guys to do life with. We aren’t made to do life alone. Even men need community. In this episode we look at causes of the loneliness men feel and also some solutions we can use to help solve the problem.

Doing hard things is important but there is also wisdom in finding an easier way to integrate difficult tasks. By finding ways to simplify these areas in life we create a better environment, become more successful, and create more space for other important areas.

Guys love a challenge and even glorify doing hard things but does everything in life have to be hard? By finding ways to simplify difficult things, we can be more successful in accomplishing them and also create more time for more important things - like our family.

A man’s perspective impacts the way he views life’s challenges. By approaching life from a growth and abundance perspective rather than a scarcity and fear perspective, a man can address, adapt to, and overcome the challenges he faces, leading his family and others to new levels.

Our perspective defines the way we view the world, the people around us, and also how we view ourselves. By developing and maintaining a healthy perspective, we can be more successful, be better equipped for meeting challenges, and have better relationships. In today’s episode we will discuss some different perspectives men carry and how we can improve our perspective when it isn’t healthy.

In the special guest episode, Dr Daniel West shares his experience with receiving a cancer diagnosis at a young age, the impacted it had on his family, and how his faith in God and being surrounded by a strong community made all the difference.

While there will always be personalities that are difficult for us to deal with, by intentionally looking for positives in them we are better able to work with others, maintain healthy family relationships, and even represent the Lord better in our life.

To start any new habit can be difficult but by intentionally approaching the change using the 4 steps discussed in today's podcast short, a man can eliminate bad or wasteful habits and replace them with good, more productive ones that allow him to invest time into the areas that really matter.

Our life is made up of a series of habits. The time we wake up, our morning routine, the route we take to work, the way we like our coffee. In life, there are times when we recognize the need to make a new habit or get rid of an old one in order to become healthier, more productive, or to just create time for more important things. However, habits are not always easy to begin - or end. In this epi...

In business, family, or another relationship, we may find ourselves in a position to challenge someone in an area that needs improvement. By approaching the individual from the right perspective and with their best in mind, we can create a positive interaction that encourages growth rather than conflict.

Challenging others can be tough. When done without consideration it can create conflict, resentment, and strain relationships. However, when approaching someone from the right perspective and looking for a win-win resolution, conflict does not have to be a part of the experience. In this episode. Rick and Rusty discuss strategies for handling situations when challenging another is necessary with a...

The fact is, challenges will come. Sometimes daily. For the Christian man, he is able meet these challenges head-on knowing that he isn't alone. When a man places his trust in God, the challenges he will face can be met and overcome - sometimes with great difficulty - but still overcome. In this episode, Rusty shares some great tips on meeting life's challenges with boldness and expectatio...

Challenges are a natural part of life and the way we view them will cause us to either hide from or embrace them. By addressing challenges head on, a man can use difficult times in life to make him stronger and better equipped to help others when they encounter similar circumstances.

Telling her you love her is good. Showing her is better. Loving her in the way she feels most loved is best. In this podcast short, learn the 5 love languages, some challenges associated with each, and ways that you can learn to love your wife in the way she feels most valued.

The way we view our wife plays a very important role in how well we love her. If you view her as an opponent or simply something to be consumed, your relationship is heading for disaster. For a man to love his wife in a way that matters to her, he needs to understand how she feels loved. And guess what, guys? It's probably different than the way you feel loved. In this episode, learn the areas...

Some men are confident in who they are even when it's unpopular. Others wear masks, changing who they are depending on the crowd they are currently with. A man who has a strong sense of identity will be better equipped to arrange priorities, maintain values, and live a more intentional life. In this episode, Rusty shares steps a man can take to zero in on his true identity, decide if it's...

Whether you're a doctor, salesman, lawyer, foreman, educator, or pastor, having a healthy sense of identity not associated with your profession is critical for a man in order to live a productive, directional, intentional life. In this episode, Rick and Rusty discuss where a man's identity is formed, main areas in which he may find identity, and how to assess and renew his identity if ther...

In the final days before His execution and subsequent leaving behind an empty tomb, we find Jesus remaining confident in both His identity as the Son of God and in His purpose to be the ultimate sacrifice for mankind's sin. When we as men are aware of and confident in who we are and what we are called to, we are able to operate more intentionally and make a more decided difference in the world...

Where a man invests during his final days says a lot about who he is. In this episode, Rick and Rusty discuss what Jesus focused on throughout His final week and how these areas can help us keep a proper focus in our daily life.