Untamed

What do a PhD archaeologist, an Israeli Army general, Harrison Ford, and a 4,000-year-old Egyptian measuring stick have in common? This episode. Kevin Dieckilman  has led 66 tours through Israel, earned his doctorate from Hebrew University in Jerusalem, survived missile attacks on the ground in Gaza, and once held a cup dug from King David’s palace in his bare hands. He sat across from one of the...

A true serial entrepreneur, Chris Gothart has built a construction business (Gothart Homes) a property management company (Gothart Property Management) with his wife and flipped more houses than he can count. THEN he and his wife felt called to open a restaurant — with no restaurant background whatsoever. What followed was one of the hardest seasons of their lives, and a beautiful new restaurant—M...

What happens when you walk away from your job with no plan, no college degree, and nothing but a prayer? Nathan Jenkins found out the hard way. After leaving his job in a moment of pride, Nathan ended up crying on his living room floor, begging God for direction. He had no business experience, barely made it through high school, and was considered the least likely to succeed. But what happened nex...

You’ve built something. You’re leading. You’re providing. But there’s a gap between where you are and who you’re meant to become—and you can feel it. Most Christian businessmen hit a ceiling not because they lack drive, but because they’re missing something every high-performer needs but few actually pursue. Marc and Joel open up about the specific relationships that changed the trajectory of thei...

Most men are burning hours trying to “keep up” with AI tools while their families wait for them to finish work. But what if the problem isn’t learning faster—it’s learning smarter? This episode reveals why chasing every new AI feature is killing your productivity and what actually moves the needle for dads who want to win at home AND advance their careers.

In this episode, we dive into the importance of having a cause larger than ourselves. Join us as we explore how finding purpose beyond personal gain can lead to greater fulfillment and impact, both individually and in our communities. We discuss practical ways to engage with others, foster connection, and inspire meaningful action in daily life.

You’re working your plan, but something feels… off. Marc and Joel dig into that nagging feeling so many men experience—the sense that your “purpose meter” is running low, even when things look good from the outside. We’re often living for gain, but need to live for something greater. In this episode, they expose the trap of living within your own four walls and reveal why even successful men feel...

Ever turn around to find nobody following? This episode’s for you. You’ve got the vision. You know exactly where you’re headed—with your business, with your family. But when you look behind you, why does it feel like you’re on the journey alone? Here’s the thing most men in leadership miss: knowing where you’re going isn’t enough. That’s actually the easy part. The hard part? Making sure everybody...

You ever heard that Bible verse about God's plans to prosper you and give you hope and a future? Here's the brutal truth most pastors don’t like to talk about: there's an enemy to that promise, and it's not what you think. In this episode, we expose the silent killer that's sabotaging your marriage, your kids, your business, and your purpose—and why it feels so good in the mome...

Winning at work, and maybe even at home—BUT feel like you’re one bad week away from collapse? Marc and Joel reveal why most men are winning themselves into the ground—and the one shift that changes everything about how you sustain performance without burning out This isn’t about “self-care.” It’s about a framework that’s been buried for centuries. In this episode: • The “fuel gauge” question every...

You’re in your 40s and you can’t shake it—you should be further along by now. In your career. In your impact. You’ve worked hard, but you’re stagnant. Plateaued. And you can’t stop fixating on that gap between where you are and where you thought you’d be. Here’s what that fixation is actually costing you: while you’re obsessing over what you haven’t achieved at work, you’re missing your daughter a...

You've tried to push through it. You've prayed about it. You've told yourself to just focus on what you can control. But that low-grade anxiety—about your marriage, your kids, whether you're actually making the impact you thought you would—it's still there. Every morning. Every drive home. Every time you sit down to dinner and feel like you're a million miles away. Marc and...

You’re exhausted. Your team doesn’t seem to care. And by the time you drag yourself home, your wife and kids get whatever’s left—which isn’t much. You keep thinking if you just push harder, grind longer, hit the next milestone, something will finally click and make this worth it. But what if hustle isn’t the answer? Mark and Joel share stories about construction bosses bringing their crews to pray...

Ever feel like you're crushing it in one area of life, but drowning in another? In this eye-opening episode, Joel Fritz (The Calling Coach) and Marc Lucas (The Authentic Impact Coach) expose the invisible force that's pulling successful men away from what actually matters—without them even knowing it. Through a gripping personal story from the crystal-clear waters of Hawaii's Kona coas...

In the wake of this week’s shocking events that have shaken America to its core, we sit down for an urgent and deeply personal conversation about values, truth, and the growing divide in our nation. Drawing from a close personal connection to those affected, we explore what it means to hold firm to your convictions while still extending grace and empathy across the divide. How do we talk to our fa...

We all find ourselves in the waiting room at some point - that uncomfortable space between where we are and where we’re going. But what if the waiting room isn’t just something to endure? What if it’s actually where the real growth happens? • Joel shares his wild story of being trapped in Italy during the 2020 lockdown • Marc reveals the two life-changing questions he asks when everything feels un...

What if getting promoted isn’t just about crushing your numbers and being the best at your job? Marc and Joel share the insider perspective on what actually catches leadership’s attention. You’ll discover:the “stopwatch principle,” a simple three-letter framework top performers use, and why making your boss’s life easier is pure gold. Plus, real talk about when it’s time to find a better fit elsew...

What if the very thing you're trying to hide is the exact thing preventing you from becoming who you're meant to be? Marc shares a disgusting (but brilliant) story about a dog walk gone wrong that reveals a shocking truth about successful men. We dive into why so many high-achievers feel empty despite their accomplishments, and uncover the "small embarrassments vs. big embarrassments&...

How far would you go to make a buck? There's a $20 test that reveals something about you that you may not want to know. Are you willing to take it? Here's the brutal truth: The drive that made you successful might be suffocating the respect and fulfillment you crave. Do some of your achievements feel empty? Can it feel like your wife or your colleagues tolerate you more than respect you? I...

Join Our Free FB Group- Helping Men to Find lasting Meaning, Purpose, and Success in their careers and personal lives!   / 1bbsv9tgze   Why do some men agonize over where to eat lunch while others make life-altering decisions lightning fast? Joel shares his story of surprise about how what should have been the hardest decision of his life—deciding who to marry—became the easiest. Meanwhile, Marc r...

Are you exhausted from making thousands of meaningless decisions every day while struggling when it really matters? You know the feeling - choosing what to watch on Netflix comes easy, but when faced with life-changing choices that could alter your family's future, you freeze up or make decisions you later regret. What if there was a simple two-word framework that could transform how you appro...

Ever find yourself in a conversation with your wife or kids, but you’re not really there? Your lips are moving, but your mind is stuck on:    •    Work deadlines    •    Future plans    •    Problem-solving the next challenge    •    Negative realities you’re trying to fixWe’ve all done it. And when we do, we miss the hearts and emotions of the people we love most. We become out of focus, distract...

Join Our Free FB Group- Helping Men to Find lasting Meaning, Purpose, and Success in their careers and personal lives!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BbSv9TGzE/ Every day, we face pain, setbacks, and disappointments. Whether it’s a tough conversation, a lost opportunity, or simply the weight of responsibility — life is filled with negative realities. The question is: How do we handle them in a w...

Join Our Free FB Group- Helping Men to Find lasting Meaning, Purpose, and Success in their careers and personal lives! https://www.facebook.com/groups/56711... “Do you want your kids to be happy?”It’s the question every parent answers yes to — but very few take the time to define what happiness truly means… or what it actually takes to build it. In this episode of The Untamed Podcast, Marc and Joe...

In this raw and honest episode, Marc and Joel pull back the curtain on a topic most men are too afraid to confront — the grip of pornography. With over 40 years of combined experience coaching men, they reveal how porn isn't just a "private" issue… it's silently sabotaging your relationships, leadership, purpose, and spiritual life.80% of men today are struggling with porn — but...