The UpWord Path Podcast

In this episode of the UpWord Path Podcast I sit down with a good friend and we discuss our friendship, our path in corporate success and its meaninglessness, what and who should inform our identity and roles in life. How we are invited into naming and into sub-creation, and love as an antidote to fear. I hope you find points of this conversation that resonate with you and help you on your path. T...

In this episode of The UpWord Path Podcast, Phillip Mainprize unpacks the timeless lessons from Admiral William H. McRaven’s book Make Your Bed and shows how they align with the philosophy of The UpWord Path. From the power of starting your day with small wins, to building resilience through failure, and facing life’s fears head-on—Phillip connects modern psychology, biblical truth, and practical...

In this powerful and moving episode, I sit down with Thomas DeGarmeaux, President of Grace For Addiction, to explore his deeply personal journey through the shadows of substance abuse and into the light of sustained recovery. Thomas shares candidly about the turning points in his life, the battle for meaning in the midst of brokenness, and the daily disciplines that now keep him focused on what we...

This episode lays the foundation for the journal and movement behind the podcast—a call to transformation rooted in Truth, Goodness, Gratitude, and Meaning. Phillip shares the deeply personal story behind the creation of The UpWord Path Journal, inspired by his own search for clarity, healing, and purpose. Drawing from ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and faith in the Logos—the divine order that...

Welcome to The UpWord Path Podcast, born from the creation of The UpWord Path Journal—a tool I designed to combat darkness in my own mind by cultivating gratitude, focus, and self-awareness through the written word. But this journey goes beyond the pages of a journal; it’s about all of us taking intentional steps to transform our minds with a focus on Truth and Meaning.