Podcast
The Skeptics are Wrong // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
The history of achievement is the history of skeptics buried with their disbeliefs, nameless and unknown to the common man who daily enjoys the fruits of the visionary.
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Things We Lost During the Lockdowns // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
While it may seem like a lifetime ago, what we with AI and a new President (sort of), and the fact that it is rarely mentioned, COVID -- or really the lockdown period -- took quite a bit from us. If we're not diligent, we may never fully recover it.
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Preparing for a Longer Life // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
My generation, Gen X and Xennials, are still thinking that our lifespan will be around 100 years old, with the latter years not being so great. It's time to change that perspective and start preparing for a much longer lifespan than our parents and grandcestors.
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Dangerous World Rant // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
I don't often rant, but this way of thinking has really gotten under my skin. There is a too common belief right now that the world is far too dangerous to bring a child into. It's absolutely nuts.
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Third Way Christianity // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Just when I dared to hope that wokeness was on it's final breath, I experienced it in both subtle and not so subtle ways in a group of Christians. Third Way Christianity is something we need to be very aware of.
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How to Give Advice // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Giving advice or tough feedback doesn't always go as planned. Many men avoid it altogether until it absolutely has to be addressed. In this episode, I'll share some tips on how to give tough love that has helped me in many instances over the years.
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The Roots of Cynicism // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
There is a modern trend toward cynicism and it's not just old guys on their porches yelling about teenagers. It's an infectious mindset that settles in and robs us of our joy in life.
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Men and Church // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
There has been a growing, unsettled relationship between Christian men and the typical church experience. Does church need to change? Do we need to change? What can be done to keep us and our families grounded in Christian community while also not disenfranchising men?
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All About Guilds // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
America needs a reinvigoration of its masculine spirit, grounded in Christ. In order to do this, we need brotherhoods. No more of the lone wolf mentality that has had a grip on us for the last few decades. It's time for men to lead again. Guilds is one of the ways we get there.
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When to Rescue Your Kids // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
We all know that helicopter parenting is a bad idea. It leads to children and adults that lack the confidence and commonsense necessary to thrive. So then, should we ever rescue our kids from challenges?
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How Not to Propose // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Being in the wedding industry through Rustic & Main, we hear quite a lot of proposal stories. They don't always go as planned and there seems to be a trend of failures this episode can help you avoid.
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Entrepreneur Update // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
2026 marks 10 years of Rustic & Main. From garage startup to nearly 40 employees spread across 4 buildings, it's fair to say that life has gotten pretty busy. Here's an inside look into life as an entrepreneur.
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