Thee Uncommon Podcast

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences   Is your comfort zone holding you back?  Is comfort good for us, or is it detrimental - and downright dangerous?  In this episode Phillip and Ryan unpack what comfort is, why it's so enticing, and how it creeps up in our lives? Certainly leisure and vices are not all inherently bad, but how do we enjoy those things without idolizing com...

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences Are you a person of your word?  What does that even mean - being a person of your word? Is it just keeping your promises? Is it being where you say you'll be, doing what you say you'll do, when you say you will?  Where do qualities like integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness intersect, and where are they different? How does knowing you...

What makes an Uncommon friend? And are YOU one? In this episode we discuss the character traits of an Uncommon friend: loyalty, trustworthy, reliable, consistent, authentic and loving. We share stories of times where we experienced Uncommon friendship, and the impact it had on us. We also talk about why friendship matters, and how it elevates us in our roles as husbands and fathers, as well as opt...

What do you get when you take 5 relative strangers, place them in a new city for 48 hours, and throw Uncommon surprises at them?  You get Thee Uncommon Elevate Experience!  In this episode, Phil & Ryan recount their amazing leadership adventure retreat with a group of 3 brave men looking to elevate their lives. What transpired was nothing short of life changing adventure! There...

What does an Uncommon father look like?  It's been said that kids spell "love" T-I-M-E. When it comes to parenting, we need to give our kids the value of quality time. It's not enough to just show up: we need to strive to be engaged and intentional fathers. There's too much at stake to settle for less.  In this LIVE community call we discuss challenges and strategies around forging inten...

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences What does it mean to own your journey?  In this episode, Phil & Ryan sit down with Amy Boyd - wife, mother, follower of Christ, and fitness coach extraordinaire! We discuss a variety of topics from blended families, cultivating personal growth through discipline, celebrating your spouse's strengths, and sharing your faith through your work. Am...

Ever wonder what Thee Uncommon Fraternity community looks like? Well, wonder no more, as we give you a look under the hood of our weekly calls as we discuss the skills we're learning, and share crowd sourced wisdom in our quest to grow as we navigate our own Uncommon journeys together. In this episode we discuss the million dollar question: To get a dog, or not to get a dog? We also look at what m...

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences What is a "Ragnar"?  Just ask our own Phillip Ramsey - Warrior of the gods - who retells his experience of completing his 1st Ragnar Race down in Texas.  He recounts how he "embraced the suck," and in the process learned how to:  listen to his body and know his limits find the fun in the midst of struggle connect with a group of stranger...

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences What would it look like to spend an entire weekend in a hotel ballroom with 200 other dads?  In this episode, Ryan shares about such an experience as he attended a dad's conference. We talk about the challenges and benefits of entering into times of intensive community and group work, and the healing that happens as well as the vision that is...

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences What is a 'financial friend,' and why should you have one?  In this episode, Phil and Ryan are joined by Andrew Pistorious, to discuss the importance of having a financial friend. No, we're not talking about an accountant that you're chummy with - we mean a close friend who knows the ins-and-outs of your financial picture, as well as your goa...

What does "abundance" mean from a biblical standpoint? How do we invite God's abundance into our lives from a place of pure motives? In this episode, Phil and Ryan share their words for 2023, and unpack what biblical abundance looks like, and how we can pray and invite God's abundance into our lives for His glory! Thank you for listening to the show, please follow, rate/review and share the show s...

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences How can you and your spouse get on the same page when it comes to designing the compelling future you want to live into?  In this episode, Ryan shares of his experience with doing family goal setting retreats with his wife, including a comical stay at Great Wolf Lodge (with no kids;)  Be challenged and inspired to do your own family goal sett...

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences   How do you create a Victorious Vision for your life? Where do you want to get to, and who do you want to become?  In this episode, Phillip & Ryan unpack the benefits of affirmations and visualization in designing your ideal life.  We're not talking about the new age concept of manifesting . We are not promoting a pseudoscienti...

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences How do you cultivate "holistic health" in your life?  What does it look like to optimize your physical, mental and emotional well being?  Phillip & Ryan explore how health and fitness are a vital linchpin that directly impact how you show up in your relationships, work, etc. They share their personal approaches to health and fitness, incl...

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences How do you cultivate "holistic health" in your life?  What does it look like to optimize your physical, mental and emotional well being?  Phillip & Ryan explore how health and fitness are a vital linchpin that directly impact how you show up in your relationships, work, etc. They share their personal approaches to health and fitness, incl...

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences What does it look like to practice fervent faith?  Phillip shares his testimony, how a trial during college forced him to reassess his relationship with God, and recommit himself. He also shares the powerful witness of his then girlfriend (now wife) Erin, and how God sovereignly caused them to be apart so they could both grow in their fa...

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences What does it look like to practice fervent faith?  In this episode, Ryan shares his testimony, how heartbreak in college led him to truly surrendering his heart and life to Christ for the first time - despite growing up in a Christian home and attending church his whole life.  All of our journeys look different, with seasons of sorrow and sea...

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences What does it look like to practice "radical" generosity?  Phillip and Ryan sit down with Matt Joens to discuss radical generosity: what does it look like, and why is it important? Is it truly better to give than to receive? We think so.  Matt shares stories of several individuals who modeled radical generosity to him, and inspired him to...

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences   When it comes to your time, talents, and treasures - are you an owner or a manager?  In this episode, Phillip and Ryan unpack the idea of stewardship, the exceptional management of our God-given resources. What does it look like to be a faithful steward of what God has entrusted to us?  When we view what we have as gifts , rather than...

Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences How do you define worthwhile work?  Is it a job that pays the bills? Is it work that's not necessarily lucrative, but aligns with your core values. Is it a career that allows you to learn, progress, and impact others? Is it all of these?  Phillip and Ryan share their stories in discovering their own worthwhile work. They discuss their career...

  Apply now for  Thee Uncommon Experiences   What makes a great mentor?  What makes a great mentee , for that matter?  Phillip and Ryan sit down with Matt Frey, Teaching & Equipping Pastor, at Keystone Church in Ankeny, IA.  Matt shares his experience and insights on what a healthy mentor/mentee relationships can look like, as well as the proper motives in ap...

In our world of technology and endless distraction, how can we connect intentionally with our kids?  In this episode, Phillip & Ryan share about their struggles and successes to be present fathers. They share how they are personally investing in themselves to become better fathers, and the goals they have to create amazing, life-long connection and impact in their kids' lives.  Thank...

What would you do if your sibling said they needed a clean break from the family? That was the experience of today's guest, Brandon Swett, whose twin brother and sister-in-law broke contact from the family for several years. Brandon shares his thoughts and emotions around this falling out, and how he decided to get out of the stands, and back on the field towards reconciling with hi...

What kind of friend are you?  What makes an Uncommon friend?  We believe an Uncommon friend is one who loves at all times - through the good and bad - who extends grace and forgiveness, and always fights for reconciliation.  In this episode, Ryan shares a personal story about a friendship lost, and what he did - and didn't - do to fight for reconciliation. Ultimately the road to rec...