truck talk
Feb 25, 2021
Instinct and the Modern Man // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
We need a revival of instinct. Gut instinct, intuition...call it what you will. Modern man has been too long removed from his nature.
Feb 18, 2021
Healing the Past // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
You've likely seen it on movies: A man sits down with his therapist and is walked through his past memories in order to bring closure to his emotional trauma. However, this can be misleading as it is not necessary to remember the past in order to heal it. While a helpful tool, dredging up old memories simply helps us access emotions that we have not learned to process in a mature manner.
Jan 21, 2021
Why Men Pick on Each Other // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
It's inevitable. When a group of men get together and they begin to feel a bit of ease around one another, they will pick on each other. Some guys relish in this, others can't stand it. Some of you likely feel like you're the guy always getting picked on and rarely doing the picking.While there are mature and immature ways to go about this, I wanted to share some thoughts on what is going on within the relationship (that we're often not aware of) and how it can be good for comradery.
Jan 14, 2021
America vs. American // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
In the last several years, America's worst citizens have been on constant display. Rather than showcasing true American values, we show American citizens behaving in very un-American ways and then call that "America".
Jan 7, 2021
I Used to Be Fat // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
When I hit 230lbs, I knew I had to make a change. I'm no fitness model, but I've been able to maintain a healthy weight for well over a decade. Fads are fun, but if you want to make a long term difference, you've got to change your mindset about yourself, your relationship with food, and your lifestyle will follow.
Dec 24, 2020
Christmas Thoughts // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Merry Christmas! In this episode I share some thoughts on Christmas and its often melancholy nature it sometimes inspires. While Christmas is filled with lots of cheer and love and thoughts about family and Jesus, there seems to be an accompanying stream of sadness that shows up at this time of year.
Dec 17, 2020
The Reverse Hierarch of Needs // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
We are at a time when many of the basic needs have been met, but it feels rather artificial to many men. We've lost a direct connection in providing for our fundamentals and it can lead to anxiety and unsureness for us as we seek to better ourselves.
Dec 10, 2020
The Problems Men Face // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Here's the thing: men have real issues. You're not alone in this. While I will never champion a victim mentality, it's healthy and good to recognize and name the things we're battling against.Here are some of the challenges men all around you face on a daily basis, and the first step to overcoming them.
Dec 3, 2020
Should Men be The De Facto Leader? // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
We talk a lot about leadership here at Wolf & Iron, but does this mean that men should always be the de facto leader?Speaking particularly of leadership roles in the home, this episode talks about why I believe men are called to lead. Spoiler, it's not because we're always better at it.
Nov 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving! // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Although 2020 has been a crazy year (and it's not over yet) there is a lot we can still be thankful for. Take a moment to thank God for your health, your friends and family, your dog, and maybe even your cat.
Nov 19, 2020
The Regressive Movement // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
You've likely heard of the Progressive Movement which was started by presidents Woodrow Wilson and Teddy Roosevelt, among others, and has continued to this day. However, we're now seeing something I'm calling the "Regressive Movement" which uses the past as a tool, not for growth, but for blame. And, it keeps people stuck in a victimized mindset with the only hope being a great rescuer i.e., big government.
Nov 12, 2020
Causeless Young Men // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Throughout history young men have been more easily persuaded to go to war or join some reckless cause in an effort to make their mark on the world and have the sense of belonging to a group. Shame on us for not offering them a worthwhile cause to fight for.