Podcast
A Primer on Personality Types // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
A great first step to understanding yourself and others better is taking the Myers-Briggs personality type test. In this episode, I give a layman's terms explanation to what each of the different categories mean.
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Beardsman Public Service Announcement
One of the good things to come from the COVID lockdown is that many of you have started growing a beard! Maybe you've past the itchy stage or maybe you keep shaving it off before you do. In any case, in this special Beardsman PSA I'll share some insight into how and why some of the beard grooming products work.
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Defining a New Generation // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Many of us are experiencing the last several months through our own adultified lens of life. But, there is a new generation watching and being heavily influenced by what they see. We have an opportunity to build them up and train them, but it starts with ourselves.
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What Do You Really Want? // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
We've got to be honest with ourselves. We say that we "Want" something, but so often do the opposite. A competing hierarchy of desires causes us to miss out on becoming the man we long to be. At the end of the day, if we aren't achieving our "wants" it's because we have other, stronger desires that are winning out.
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Jul 30, 2020
I'm Back! - Part One & Two // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
My marriage nearly failed and my business (Rustic and Main) has been growing and needing more attention. I decided to put Wolf & Iron on hold in order to take care of life and business. As I get back into the swing of things I wanted to share some insights with you.
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Memento Aeternum // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
In contrast to Memento Mori, Memento Aeternum calls us to "Remember that we are Eternal". Why is this significant? When we have too much focus on this life being our only shot, we can get locked in indecision. Every decision has consequences, and most decisions mean selecting one potentially good thing and leaving 5 other good things on the table, never to be tried.
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Why MLMs are a Bad Idea // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Confession time: I used to be in Amway. Yeah, it's a bit odd for me to even think back on that time. But, I was young and it was my first introduction to the concept of being successful. Coming from humble beginnings as I did, the idea of making it big was tremendously powerful. If nothing else, I learned how to dream for the future I wanted and saw a few examples of other people who started with little and made much.
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The Greatest Dad Ever // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
I've heard from a number of fathers how they long for their kids to know the joys of an 80s childhood, free of technology and plenty of time outside with your friends. I've often longed for this as well...even as an adult! There is no mistaking that the world we live in has changed. Things have gotten soft and along with it, ourselves and the next generation are softer. But, there are some good things as well.
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Mar 5, 2020
Generating Light Instead of Heat // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
How can we generate light instead of heat? How can we illuminate a problem without burning out everyone around us just to make a point?
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You Need a Band of Brothers // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Stephen Mansfield spoke at our church's men's retreat in 2019 and really hit home the need for a band of brothers. Study after study shows that men are lonely like never before. But, are we even aware of how isolated we are? Do we recognize the need for loyal men in our lives that will stand shoulder to shoulder with us?
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Feb 7, 2020
How Great Men Study & Learn // Scott Hambrick of Online Great Books
A man who is working the heed the High Call on his life longs for others to discuss and debate the great ideas of the ages with. My guest, Scott Hambrick of Online Great Books, and I talk about how Online Great Books brings about the community and accountability to continue diving deep into the great books of old.
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B-Side Vulnerability // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
True transparency is a rare thing these days. While we may still ask for prayers on social media, it's typically for someone else. We tend to showcase the good times and leave out the negative, and that actually makes sense in a public forum. When life is delivering us a swift kick to our salty hammock, we don't need trite responses: we need a brother.
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