Thee Uncommon Podcast

Have you ever felt the urge to redeem yourself by conquering something that once conquered you?  While the word  retribution  may sound like a Liam Neeson movie (*hint: it is), this was Phillip's mentality as he prepared to face off against the RAGNAR again: to completely dominate the race that left him hobbled the year prior.  In this episode he recounts his 2nd go at the...

When did you last take time to purposefully reflect on God's faithfulness to you over your life?   Why is reflecting on God's faithfulness important?  Doing so will actually bolster our own faith in Him, as we recount His blessings and sustaining presence in our lives. Gratitude will help us fix our eyes on what is there, instead of what isn't. When we focus on the ways in which God...

What does your community look like?  Do you think of community as your immediate family, co-workers, church members, or that small close-knit group of high school buddies you still keep in touch with?  Better question: What are you willing to do to ensure that you have authentic community?    Are you willing to go somewhere new, try a different experience, put yourself out ther...

How do you define your calling in life?  Is your calling comprised of what you do in their 9-5?  Does calling consist of the roles we play as spouses, parents, friends, employees?  Or do we each inherently possess a singular purpose with which God has created and intended us for in this life?  And how do you know if/when you're actually walking in your calling? ...

Why should you & your spouse prioritize dating in your marriage?  If you've been married for more than a year, you've likely learned that infatuation is a phase, and it takes intentionality to maintain the passion and excitement in marriage. As we settle into our routines of married life, it's easy to unconsciously start to "drift" away from pursuing romance, fun and intimacy.  So we...

How do you keep your marriage, fun, fresh, and Christ-centered?  In this episode, I sit down with my 1-and-only beautiful wifey, Victoria, as we reflect on the last 5 years of our marriage: the good, the bad, and everything in between.  We share the lessons we've learned (and are still learning), the mistakes we've made (and how we've grown), and our approach to prioritizing quality time...

What is your family's mission?  It can be strange to think of your family having a mission, but another way to think of this question would be to consider the nonnegotiable values & principles that guide your family's decisions and trajectory.  In this episode, we look at the purpose of having a family mission statement, how to write one, and how it will enhance your relationships an...

How do I get my partner to pursue personal growth and success?  This question - or some variation of it - is asked by many individuals who are striving to excel in life. Whether it be elevating their health & fitness, reigning in their finances, investing in their relationships, advancing in their careers, etc... the temptation is to look at those close to us and wonder,  Why aren't...

What does legacy mean to you?  Is it an inheritance to your children?  Is it a business that is succeeded after you leave?  Or is your legacy defined by the values and vision you impart to your loved ones?  However you define legacy, you must take it upon yourself to see that your legacy is preserved. But how do you go about this?  On today's episode we look at the Legacy...

What does it take to move boldly toward whatever God is calling you?  Short answer: faith Similar to the father of our faith, Abraham, we may experience times where God is calling us to leave what is familiar and "safe" and instead go to a place he will reveal to us.  It's intimidating to venture out without having the final destination, without knowing what might happen, but it's also t...

What do you do when you discover that the path you're on isn't leading to the Uncommon life you desire?  You create a new path.  Such was the case for our guest today, Kyle Depiesse. Several years back Kyle had essentially achieved the American dream: a secure job with benefits and generous salary. And yet, he found himself frustrated, unfulfilled, a corporate burnout, and seri...

What comes to mind when you hear the word "solitude"?  Maybe it's loneliness. Maybe boredom.  Maybe you think of prison and solitary confinement. Psychological torture?  What about peace? Clarity? Contentment? Gratitude?  Depending on one's approach and mindset going in, the experience can be largely positive or negative.   For starters, we can define s...

How do we create an Uncommon life?  An Uncommon life results from the compounded effect of living Uncommon years. So how do we design an Uncommon year?  In this episode we explore 3 "ingredients" to an Uncommon year:  1 misogi challenge 6 mini adventures 1 quarterly habit for success We look at how the misogi challenge will help you set the tone for your year as you achieve a s...

What are you modeling to those around you?  Who are you a role model to? Your spouse, kids, co-workers, friends, strangers?  And who is a role model to you - whether consciously or subconsciously?  These are just some of the questions we consider on this episode where we sat down with our good friend James Sanigular. James is an entrepreneur with a background in sales, advertising,...

Does God laugh at our plans?  It's been said, "If you wanna make God laugh, tell Him your plans!" ;D But does God's word reveal about His sovereignty and perspective of our human plans?  Proverbs 19:21 tells us that,  Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's will that prevails...  Some other passages that speak to this include: Psalm 18:30 As for God, His wa...

What does it mean to see others as Christ sees them?  It starts with an understanding that all people - regardless of their ethnic, political or socioeconomic backgrounds - are created in the image of God (Gen 1:27); and as such, are endowed with inherent dignity and worth.  We are then able to look past our differences and celebrate our union in Christ. Because Jesus gave of Himsel...

How do you create victorious vision as a family?  Creating victorious vision requires an understanding of your core   values . Once you (and your spouse) are clear on your values, you can effectively cast vision to your family, and work together to design your compelling future! If you've never discovered your Core Values before, you can download our awesome worksheet here:  Discove...

What words or pictures come to mind when you hear the word "invest"?  Retirement? Sacrifice?  Risky?  Delayed gratification?  One important aspect of investing that's too often overlooked is Values .  What are your core values - the nonnegotiable things in life that bring you the most joy & fulfillment?  We all have things in life that we say are important to us,...

"Every morning we have 2 choices: 1) keep sleeping with our dreams or 2) Get up and chase them!" That's a quote from my guest, Mike Rice.  Mike works as an IT Staffing Executive with Golden Technology and has over 20 years of consulting experience. He’s also very active with non-profit work and serves on the board of an awesome charity called  Single Parent Provision . Mike is a husband,...

How do you respond to unforeseen change in your life?  Do you panic? Do you curse your misfortune? Do you shrug and smile?  If you follow Jesus, how should you respond to change? It's natural for us to view change as an inconvenience or even a threat to our well being. But what if we viewed change as a chance to place greater faith in God, die to ourselves, and receive new opportunities...

How should you respond when your spouse shares their most audacious dreams with you?  What are the typical responses? Skepticism. Amusement. Fear... What about whole hearted support?  To be sure, there are necessary questions to be asked, and a certain level of pragmatism to be exercised. But what if we leaned into supporting and encouraging our partner to shoot for the stars, to blaze t...

What do you want your legacy to look like?  What is the legacy you're creating today?  It might be best to start with your definition of "legacy." Is the inheritance you leave behind to loved ones? Maybe it's starting a business, organization or charity that will endure beyond your living years. Maybe it's "ever green" content or art you create.  When considering legacy it helps to...

What does it look like to live a   resilient   life?  Can resiliency only be gained through the gauntlet of unrelenting trials? Or, can resiliency be learned and cultivated by intentionally doing hard things?  In this episode, Ryan sits speaks with Jonathan York with   Resilient Man Project .  Jonathan shares his story of overcoming addiction and cultivating resilienc...

We continue our conversation from pt 1, as we look at how to create SMART goals, reflect on our motives, and put effective systems in place to give us the best odds for success.   Download our FREE   Goals System worksheet   and start creating your own Uncommon goals today!  ... As always, thanks for listening and please follow, rate, review and share our show!  Sign up fo...

How do we build deep bonds with our kids?  Is it by playing with them at the park? Taking them to their favorite restaurant? Buying them their favorite toy?  While it's good to be aware of our kids' love languages, the research shows that the #1 way to build deep bonds with our kids is by helping them process their emotions in difficult situations.  In this episode the men in our Fr...