Podcast
Apr 22, 2021
Vulnerability and Desire // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Jordan Peterson says in his new book, Beyond Order, that your greatest vulnerability is where your greatest desire lives. That's a great insight and I wanted to unpack that in the way that it makes sense to me.If you're not on board with the idea of being vulnerable as a man, this is the perfect episode for you. Tune in!
Apr 15, 2021
If You Go Looking for Trouble // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
There's a familiar saying, "If you go looking for trouble, you're sure to find it." The inverse of this is true as well. If you go looking for blessing you're sure to find it. The world is filled with good and evil and the reality we see is rarely the full and true reality; merely what we are looking for.However, if you can train yourself to look for both, you'll be more well balanced and see that life isn't out to get you. We're all far more blessed than we realize.
Apr 8, 2021
A Primer on Visualization Exercises // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Over the years I've found these exercises to be extremely helpful for both my family life and also to help heal the wounds of the past. This is something you can do on your own, so I've put together a quick guide to help you understand how visualization exercises and therapy work.
Apr 1, 2021
So You Want to be a Rebel? // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Every nation and group needs its rebels. Thankfully, the lines in the sand and the factions of men are becoming more clear. In this day and age, if you want to be a rebel, stand for truth and justice and God and traditional values. You'll see yourself outnumbered rather quickly, but not alone.
Mar 31, 2021
The Dangerous Draw of Group Think // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
In talking to a few friends the other night I had a realization about the power and draw of group think. For those who have not experienced it, once you have an understanding of what we're up against, you begin to realize why it is so hard to have a common sense discussion with someone who is entrenched in group thought.
Oct 22, 2020
Why Do We Do Social Media? // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
We're over a decade familiar with social media. The ability to connect with people all over the world in an instant is now something we take for granted. But, why do we do it? What do we hope to get from it.As many people are looking for alternatives to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, do we really know what we want to accomplish on a new platform?
Oct 15, 2020
Response vs. Reaction // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Have you ever found yourself reacting to a situation rather than responding in the way you would like? We all have a natural instinct to respond to arguments and frustrations, but learning how to craft a "response" that we can be proud of takes time.In this episode I'll walk you through the difference between the two and how to get to a place of responding rather than reacting.
Oct 8, 2020
The Courage Of Belief // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
It takes a courageous man to witness the chaos in the world, along with the love in the world, and still believe in an Ultimate Good. Atheist can, at their discretion, opt out from the challenges that arise by holding onto an objective moral standard. Christians cannot.
Sep 24, 2020
Adam In The Garden // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
I sometimes hear men say that much of the self-help and "getting in touch with our emotions" is weak sauce, new age stuff that men don't need. In this episode I use the story of Adam in the Garden of Eden after the fall, as an example of just how key emotional insight is to us as
Sep 17, 2020
The Next Insanity // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
I'll be honest: this isn't something I want to talk about. I really wish we didn't have to deal with this next, but it is very apparent that pedophilia is going to be the next big push by the liberals. Men, we have to be aware of the reality of this. As much as I don't want to talk about this or deal with this, it is imperative that we do.
Sep 10, 2020
Why We Don't See More Founding Fathers // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Every 4 years or so we're presented with some less-than-stellar candidates for president. When we look at the political landscape and see the types of people who typically run for office, we may wonder "where are all of the 'Founding Father' types of men that this country was built upon?"
Sep 3, 2020
The Blessing of Disruption // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
A rigid, routine and predictable life will kill you. There is a blessing in being disrupted, even when it's forced upon us. In this episode I talk about the mindset of those that thrive during the opportunities disruption affords.