Podcast
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.
Mar 26, 2020
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.
Mar 19, 2020
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.
Mar 12, 2020
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.
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?
Feb 27, 2020
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?
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.
Jan 23, 2020
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.
Jan 16, 2020
The ADHD Adrenaline Connection // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
As a kid, I had a hard time focusing on schoolwork...or pretty much any work that I didn't find interesting. Much of this was the result of simply being a boy and trying to fit an energetic kid into an overly structured environment. But, as an adult I've noticed some of the same tendencies. Sitting still for long periods of time doing work that doesn't grab my focus is hard. Yet, I've been able to accomplish quite a bit both because of and in spite of any ADD/ADHD tendencies I may have.
Jan 9, 2020
Don't Find Yourself // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
We've all heard the mantra of "finding ourselves". Apparently, this can be a lifelong journey but it often looks a lot like a midlife crisis that lasts for a decade or more. After many years of living life as an adult, people are quick to throw off responsibility in favor of the freedom they have been missing out on. Too often, though, the pendulum swings too far to the other side and instead of "finding themselves", they find themselves more lost than ever.
Jan 2, 2020
What's Your Word of the Year? // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
This is my 4th year of having a specific word to focus on. In hindsight, this has had more of a lasting effect on me than goal setting. Goals can often be marked by behavior change, but adhering to a word is to adhere to a definition...or a defining of one's character; it's much more introspective.
Dec 27, 2019
Our 6-Year Mannivesary! // Special Episode
Wolf & Iron is 6 years old! Actually, this episode is a bit late, but I wanted to give you guys an update on Wolf & Iron, milestones in 2019 and what's coming up in 2020.