The Purpose Podcast

Solo episode about the necessity of leaving parts of yourself behind and coming together as one with your wife. I cover the three reasons why I think people push off marriage, some examples of ways you may have to sacrifice, and I make the argument for getting married sooner rather than later.

After a whole day of doing manual labor, which I never do, I came away with some critical thoughts about achieving large goals and the seemingly impossible task of turning chaos into order.

In this episode I discuss the importance of truly becoming One Flesh, a sovereign unit inside a social and familial network. Holidays, finances, big life events, children; these are all areas that are highly subject to influence from outside parties for young couples and can be very hard on a young marriage. It is crucial to establish boundaries and declare yourselves independent of the outside fa...

Many understand the broad concept of service especially in the extremes. Most people instantly think about the military, first responders, missions, etc.. They may think about the transactional "service" like customer service, waiting, and professional services. Most people fail to recognize the societal economy of service we live in. Think about that time you did someone a favor, or gave...

I talk a lot about holding high standards in your marriage. However, those standards are worth nothing if you cannot hold yourself and your wife both to that standard. Building that culture of accountability inside your marriage is incredibly difficult and not something that should be overlooked. In this episode I reiterate the reasoning behind holding both your wife and yourself to those standard...

I discuss 3 different topics from cards in the Yes or No game from The Micheal Knowles Show. I touch on politics, habits, and the impacts of Trump on the Republican party. This game is designed to help you discuss political and cultural topics with your friends and is a great party game for people who like good and deep conversations.

Every once in a while we all have to "Get After It" in the words of Jocko Willink. Those busy seasons can get incredibly frustrating for couples and can often act like a negative feedback loop. More busy, more frustration, less time spent together, more frustration. In this episode I lay out a few tips that have helped me make the busy times easier on my marriage and more worth while.

College has been a common point of conversation for a few different people around me the past few weeks, so I decided I would share my thoughts on the matter. I did some things right, I did some things wrong, and I studied the decisions and results of a lot of different peers who struggled. I also talk about the transition from college to work and what helped me. This advice is strictly my opinion...

Little solo episode about the importance of giving all you have when you get married. All the good and bad. Making yourself vulnerable is the only way to truly grow a fruitful marriage and it's impossible if you are holding back the slightest bit of yourself. I also talk about the importance of giving grace when standards are not kept. Grace and high standards truly go hand in hand, it's i...

My new friend Joshie and I sit down to discuss his Purpose. We talk Espresso, bourbon, high standards, and giving Glory to Him. This episode is dedicated to Joshie's friend John and his brother in-law "Ankle Showin Andrew"

As husbands we are called to be our wives' largest advocate and best ally. That's no easy task and often it takes persistence. In this episode I talk about the times when taking a stand for your wife is necessary and what to do when that stand is against people she loves, jobs she enjoys, and even against her. It's not easy, but it's your responsibility, and you must persist.

Forrest Cooper, creator of the REDACTED Culture Cast joins us to re-state and expand upon his Purpose. We talk about Liberty safes, the hubris of Man, and strategies for reading The Word.

How important is it to find "The Right Person"? Does "The Right Person" even exist? Will they always be "The Right Person"? I share my thoughts about the necessity of focusing on the commitment of marriage vs the qualities of the person your are marrying. It's a tough balance and not something to be taken lightly.

Wil Willis joins The Purpose Podcast to share his Purpose and how it has changed many times throughout his life. We focus in on Integrity and holding standards both internal and external. Wil talks about some of his failures as a father and his mission to rectify those moving forward. As always this was a great episode and I could not be more appreciative of Wil for taking the time to be on the sh...

I hear it time and time again "If I ever said anything like that to my wife I'd be dead"... "I'd end up on the couch".... "She wouldn't speak to me for a week".... It's unacceptable. As leaders of our families we are called to influence and better our wives and kids alike. In this episode I cover what I think are the steps to building the level of influence...

I address the controversy and tell all about why I left Crossfit....

Quick discussion about the 3 must-have qualities of a good husband.

365 days after the very first episode of The Purpose Podcast, Jonah Trahan returns. Jonah and I cuss, discuss, and laugh a ton while catching up.

I am extremely happy to announce that my wife DeEllen and I are expecting a baby in March 2024! I am no doubt ready for the joys, challenges, and excitements that will inevitably come with the new life we have made. In this episode I talk about the importance of holding a standard and my resistance to statements like "Everything changes" and "I said that too". I also try to explain...

Laymon Durbin from "The Boys" shares his Purpose along with a tough story that highlights the importance of his faith and trust in Christ. Go follow Laymon on Instagram @ban0div Follow me on Instagram @The_Purposepodcast

Mikey and I sit down to discuss his marriage story and his relationship with Christ in the marriage. We discuss some hard hitting questions like "Why should Christ be the center of your marriage?" "Are there ever any grounds for divorce?" "If so what are they?" "How do you raise your kids in the Faith without over-sheltering?" "Homeschool vs public school" F...

This episode focuses on one of the very few things that I am very good at: Arguing. Most importantly I discuss the factors necessary in making an argument or discussion productive.

Is it "worth the fight".... if you even have to ask, then the answer is probably YES. In this episode I talk about my successes and failures in toeing the line between letting it go and bringing it up as well as some expert advice from 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson.

Quick little episode about putting your head down and using discipline to do the thing that you just don't wanna do.

I give you guys my best wedding advice from deciding when to get married all the way to the reception. Go follow me on Instagram @the_purposepodcast and let me know what you think!