The New Rules Podcast

For years, we've talked about purpose, leadership, identity, resilience, faith, and human flourishing. In this final episode of the Magnum Opus series, Adrian Crawford and Bri explore what it means to become "one of one" in a world built on comparison, conformity, and endless noise. From the rise of anxiety and fragmentation to the future of human development, this conversation dives into why auth...

  What happens when a person becomes more committed to the persona than the person underneath it? In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian Crawford and Bri explore the tension between authenticity, fame, identity, art, culture, leadership, and emotional pain. Using Drake, Justin Bieber, Sam Altman, Jay-Z, and Søren Kierkegaard as case studies, they unpack how people create personas to surv...

Most people think pressure is punishment. But what if pressure is actually the thing forming you into who you were created to become? In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian Crawford and Bri unpack the hidden relationship between pressure, belief, purpose, resilience, depression, faith, and becoming "one of one." They explore why pressure reveals what's already inside of you, why counterf...

What if the most important decision you ever make isn't about your career, your goals, or your next move — but about who you let close enough to speak into your life? EPISODE OVERVIEW In this episode, BRI and PAC dig into the Dream Team chapter from PAC's book Magnum Opus: The Art of Becoming One of One — a deeply practical, architectural look at the five people every person needs in their corner...

In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, we dive into one of the most overlooked concepts in personal growth: The return on investment of your character. Everyone understands investing money. Very few understand investing in who they're becoming. This conversation explores: Why doing the right thing often feels like losing The fear of being taken advantage of What it really costs to grow in chara...

The Search for What's Real in a Noisy World In this episode, we start with culture—Coachella, music, nostalgia—and end up somewhere deeper: the state of the world, identity, and why so many people feel exhausted, confused, and disconnected right now. We explore: Why culture feels like it's repeating itself The tension between authenticity and performance How AI and information overload are reshapi...

The world is changing faster than most people are prepared for. AI is reshaping the workforce. The pressure is increasing. And a lot of people feel stuck trying to keep up. But the real issue isn't what's happening around you. It's who you're becoming in response to it. In this episode, we break down why toughness, resilience, and adaptability are becoming the most valuable traits you can build—an...

What if the thing you're chasing… is the thing that will expose you? In a world obsessed with visibility, scale, and opportunity, we rarely stop to ask a better question: Are we actually ready for what we're asking for? This episode explores the idea of "little rooms"—the unseen, often overlooked seasons where real formation happens. Before the spotlight. Before the platform. Before the moment. Th...

What if the decisions you're making… aren't actually yours? In this episode, we unpack a question that exposes the hidden forces shaping your life:   👉 "If you failed… what's the one phone call you wouldn't want to make?" Because behind your ambition, hesitation, and even your success…there may be a voice you've never confronted. We explore: Why most people are driven by voices they don't even re...

What if the rise of astrology, "manifestation," and modern spirituality isn't random… but a response to something deeper?  In this episode, we dive into a conversation most people are afraid to have: Why are so many people turning to "magic" right now?  Is it really about spirituality… or something else?  Are we actually searching for identity, control, and purpose in the wrong places? And what's...

Why are you really doing what you're doing? Most people can explain what they do. Some can explain how they do it. Almost nobody can explain their real why. In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian Crawford and Breezy unpack one of the most powerful principles from Magnum Opus — The Scalpel. The practice of asking yourself "why" isn't soft self-help. It's surgical. It cuts through performa...

We're living in a pivotal time. In a world that rewards performance, platforms, personas, and amplifies approval, it's easy to slowly drift away from who you actually are. In this episode, we explore "The Unbecoming." Not the act of becoming someone new — but the painful process of shedding the character you've been playing.     In This Episode: Why performance culture is exhausting How approval c...

Our whole lives we've been told two competing messages: be unique, but also fit in; be original, but make sure you're accepted. So which is it? In this episode, we unpack the tension at the heart of identity—the paradox of being completely one of one while still being made of the same "frozen water" as everyone else.  If these concepts and ideas have inspired you to begin your journey toward becom...

If you feel like the world is shifting faster than you can process… If you're exhausted from performing… If you know there's something deeper in you that hasn't fully come alive yet… This episode is your starting point. This week on The New Rules Podcast, we launch a brand-new season centered around one idea: Magnum Opus: The Art of Becoming One of One — your great work.  But not the kind you put...

If you're heading into change, feeling the weight of decision-making, or wanting to lead yourself more intentionally, this episode will help you slow down, think critically, and move forward with clarity. This week on The New Rules Podcast, Bri is joined by producer Lauren for a reflective, honest conversation to close out the year. Together, they unpack what it looks like to learn yourself deeply...

This week, we're diving into a skill most people skip but everyone needs: reflection. Not the "wow, that happened" kind. The kind that turns your past into information so you can build foresight, notice patterns, and stop repeating the same cycles in a new year. If you've ever set goals without slowing down long enough to understand what's actually been shaping you, this episode will give you lang...

This week, we're bringing you a special Holiday Q&A Episode, featuring real questions from our listeners about navigating family, old patterns, and emotional pressure during the holidays. This is an episode that helps you lead yourself well and navigate the old patterns and challenging environments that the holidays often resurface. Listen for language, tools, and perspective to stay grounded, lea...

In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri dive into one of the most overlooked forces shaping our lives: belief. Not blind optimism. Not hype. But the deep, internal conviction that fuels calling, direction, resilience, and identity. Starting with Winston Churchill's outrageous belief at 19 that he would one day save England, the conversation unpacks how belief forms, why it wavers,...

In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri unpack the truth behind one of the most overused ideas in culture: being "one of one." Everyone says they want to be different, but few are willing to fight the internal war it takes to truly become who they were designed to be. This conversation explores the cost of authenticity, the battle between your past and your future, and what it rea...

In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri sit down with one of their favorite thinkers, Mark Sayers, pastor of Red Church in Melbourne and author of A Non-anxious Presence and Reappearing Church. Known for his insights on faith, culture, and leadership, Mark unpacks what it means to live and lead faithfully in a world defined by uncertainty, disinformation, and rapid technological c...

MAJOR MILESTONE: 100 EPISODES Today, Bri and Adrian reflect on how the show started, the doubts they had, the lessons learned along the way, and the growth they've seen in themselves and their audience. From filming on Clorox boxes to building a set, from almost quitting to finding their rhythm, this episode is about perseverance, purpose, and the power of just taking the first step. We're talking...

In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri sit down with innovator, creator, and futurist, Vince Hunt, to talk about AI and the future of leadership. Instead of reacting to technology with fear, this conversation explores how we can lead with curiosity, responsibility, and courage in an era defined by rapid innovation. They unpack: The tension between fear and curiosity in how we app...

In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri dig into one of the most powerful but misunderstood concepts in our culture: authenticity. We hear the word everywhere—but what does it actually mean to live authentically? And why is it so difficult in a world obsessed with image, branding, and performance? Adrian and Bri unpack: The true definition of authenticity (beyond "just being yours...

In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Bri and Adrian dive into the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk and wrestle with one of America's most charged conversations: freedom. Is our idea of "freedom" really making society better or is it fueling violence, division, and selfishness? From political hypocrisy to the misuse of Christianity in culture wars, Bri and Adrian ask the tough qu...

In this raw episode, Bri and Adrian take an honest look at what the last few months have been like. From internal battles with fear and shame to external pressures of leadership, parenting, and running a growing company, they open up about the weight they've been carrying. This conversation covers the reality of mental health, the cycles of fear that resurface even with growth, and the paradox of...