The Kinetic Man: Christ-Centered | Veteran-Focused | Investor-Minded

A Kinetic Man knows the power of friendship. We choose to open our lives to other men, seeking their companionship while becoming the men others can rely on. We reject the notion of a solitary and lonely life, knowing true growth, happiness, and fulfillment result from relationships. Today, we dive into friends. -- Join the TKM Reflections Group: www.thekineticman.com/signup Subscribe to our newsl...

When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. – 1 Corinthians 13:11   Long-term data reveal clear and alarming trend: In recent decades, American men have been faring increasingly worse in many areas of life, including education, workforce participation, skill acquisition, wages, friendship and fatherhood.  ...

When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.” – 1 Corinthians 13:11 Today Stu talks to his old friend, Evan Young, that he flew Navy helicopters with, about switching careers. Evan talks about his own military transition story and how he faithfully waited on the Lord to understand his priorities, talents, v...

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6  Dr. Andrea Mata helps you navigate the challenging, yet rewarding journey of parenting with skills that foster strong, healthy relationships and confident, happy children! Today we dive into her story and how to fortify our fortress and family, start our ripple, and ultimately change the wor...

Today Stephen dives into his story about his heart health. In November, 2023 he had a major heart scare that put him in the emergency cardiac floor for four days and has changed his outlook on life and on his health forever. We discuss symptoms of a heart attack, and preventative action steps to take to learn more about our own heart health. Resources discussed on this episode: https://www.heart.o...

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1  Timothy O’Donnell is a World Champion Triathlete with 29 professional wins and 65 professional podiums. He’s a three time Top American and American Record holder at the Ironman World Championships, but in 2021 he had a major setback: a heart attack mid-race against his long-time rival that should hav...

A Kinetic Man knows we all have faith. We are willing to do the hard work of identifying where we place our faith, and more importantly, to decide if our faith is appropriately in the place of our choosing. Today we dive into the idea that the enemy of faith isn't doubt; it's certainty and control. -- Join the TKM Reflections Group: www.thekineticman.com/signup Subscribe to our newsletter...

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” – Hebrews 11:1  As Kinetic Men, we know that everyone, without exception, has faith. Many are simply unwilling to spend the time to name our god. If we all truly desired to seek truth, we would honestly assess our beliefs and realize we place our faith in many things. Faith can be a very challenging and tricky subj...

Values are caught not taught. Part 2 of our discussion on health. We dive into morning routines, community, spiritual health, and the tertiary impacts to being intentional about bettering our health, to include how our children's values are being formed. We also talk about endocannabinoids! -- Join the TKM Reflections Group: www.thekineticman.com/signup Subscribe to our newsletter (The MENifes...

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. – Psalm 119:105 Josh Parnell delves into the compelling notion that our ability to influence stems directly from the lens through which we view the world. On today’s show we dive into the profound truth that our daily actions, seemingly inconsequential at times, are the building blocks of a legacy. His book, Leading a Legacy, challenges you to...

Kinetic Men are intentional about creating positive daily habits that better their health. We are healthy! Kinetic Men have a goal to be active centenarians. Today we dive into defining Health and its importance in our life, why we want to be healthy, and what we are doing to thrive. -- Join the TKM Reflections Group: www.thekineticman.com/signup Subscribe to our newsletter (The MENifesto): www.th...

For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.” – 1 John 2:16 Michael Anderson is a therapist and coach, helping young parents to heal and reconnect - with each other, with their kids, and with themselves. Additionally, he helps men recover from pornography addictions by giving them the tools and res...

Words are powerful. Intentional and meaningful conversations are also very powerful. Many of them have a massive impact on how we are showing up for our families and businesses differently. We dive into how a group of men have fed us through their words to make us better. -- Join the TKM Reflections Group: www.thekineticman.com/signup Subscribe to our newsletter (The MENifesto): www.thekineticman....

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” – Hebrews 10:24-25 Peter Ostapko is the Founder and Publisher of Kinsmen Journal. He’s on a mission to Curate Deep Conversations And Support Men In Finding Their Identity In Christ Through Me...

What holds back most people from chasing big dreams? It's not intelligence, work ethic, or money. It is the ability to reach out and ask for help at key friction points. Often, a well-crafted email, a phone call, or a simple request is met with a generous offer of help. Don't be afraid to reach out and just ask. Teach this superpower to your kids. -- Join the TKM Reflections Group: www.the...

And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken. – Ecclesiastes 4:12 Eric and Ben Nelson are out to discover why some investors are successful and others are not. They are also on a mission to serve their family, their community, and their friends through curating real relationships for the common good. We dive into their story...

We are at our best as men in almost every aspect when we put space between a stimulus and our response. We know that our responses to our wife, kids, friends, and coworkers can be very different. The biggest factor is whether we respond quickly (within 30 seconds) or after a pause. This idea is one of the most important positive habits we can build and pass on to our kids. Today we discuss the spa...

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous. – Proverbs 13:22 The biggest obstacle that most people face on their journey to wealth is taxes. WD Wealth Strategies is not just about keeping your money… they're also about helping you reclaim your time. Imagine reclaiming the financial equivalent of a day a week for the...

How much money would it take to make you truly happy? How much would you sacrifice to attain that amount? Would you be willing to give up time with your family, with your friends, or for your own personal development? It's an interesting question. -- Join the TKM Reflections Group: www.thekineticman.com/signup Subscribe to our newsletter (The MENifesto): www.thekineticman.com/newsletter Get a...

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. – Ephesians 6:4 Great dads are an integral part of raising kids. They also fill an important role of provider and bread-winner. Today, we dive into how we can be successful at both.  Adam La Barr is a Christian, a dad to three amazing kids, a coach, a real estate investor, a veteran, an...

The theory of the Johari Window states that the smaller the "Arena" is, the bigger the conflict. To reduce conflict, we must increase the Arena by doing one of two things: 1) Remove our own masks 2) Allow for blind spots to be revealed This can't be done alone. You must have other people to help you. This is what we do at The Kinetic Man. Come join us: www.thekineticman.com/signup Ch...

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. – Matthew 6:20 From flying F-18’s to exiting the multimillion-dollar oil and gas company he built, Mike Brown shines success. But after ticking all the boxes of accomplishment and still feeling empty inside, he realized he needed to give more meaning to his life than win...

Stu shares a personal story of how he made an initial judgement about a certain individual and how his perspective was changed once he allowed for a conversation to take place. “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you." - Matthew 7:1-2 -- Join the TKM Reflections Group: www.thekineticman...

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. – Matthew 6:20 Scott Donnell is a financial literacy expert and serial entrepreneur who has helped more than 6 million families learn how to earn, spend, save and invest. In this episode, Scott shares the exact steps you can take to instill healthy, wealthy money habits...

There's a stage of life that many call Half Time, to which we start to question what life is all about. There's three specific paths that people choose to go down: Indifference, Indulgence, or Influence. Which one will you choose? --- Join the TKM Reflections Group: www.thekineticman.com/signup Subscribe to our newsletter (The MENifesto): www.thekineticman.com/newsletter Get a monthly emai...