God created men in the greatness of His image. Yet so many men are weak, lost, confused, and afraid. The Impossible Life is a rally cry for men to wake up and remember who they’re made to be. Former Navy SEAL Garrett Unclebach and marketing expert Nick Surface challenge men to rise above mediocrity and embrace their true purpose. Through Biblically-based content & training, they help men become the strong, fearless leaders they were made to be. Future generations need great men now. Are you ...
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The Whole Hearted Leadership is a deep dive into real-time coaching conversations with today's top-performing faith-driven leaders. The goal is to create space to have authentic conversations that move you forward. Lantz has coaching conversations with leaders like John Delony, John Eldredge, Garrett Unclebach, Jordan Raynor, Brent Beshore, Jon Tyson, William Vanderblomen, Shawn Tolleson, Ben Dozier, Ryan Michler, Morgan Snyder, and Josh Straub. To work with Lantz and receive his weekly Lead ...
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202. Five Lessons for Pursuing God's Purpose - What We've Learned From 200 Episodes
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53:56How do you move forward when God only shows you the first step? This episode tackles the challenge of uncertainty in pursuing God's purpose. Through a retrospective lens of 200 episodes, we share impactful lessons on personal development, faith, and the process of building. Discover untold stories, growth insights, and practical encouragement to he…
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201. How To Build The Greatest Friendships Of Your Life
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22:35Struggling to build deep, meaningful friendships? You're not alone! This episode provides a practical guide to creating lasting connections. We discuss why friendships are essential, exploring both the psychological benefits highlighted by the Harvard 85-year study and the scriptural emphasis on connection found in passages like Psalm 133:1,3 and A…
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119 | Restoring Marriages and Small Communities | Founder John Marsh with Marsh Collective
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51:14In this powerful episode of the Wholehearted Leadership podcast, host Lantz Howard sits down with John Marsh, co-founder of Marsh Collective and a seasoned real estate investor whose work has stewarded over $2 billion in assets. But behind the business success is a remarkable story of personal transformation, resilience, and redemption. John opens …
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200. Dr. Nicholas Kardaras on Tech Addiction, Its Impact, & Raising Tech-Healthy Kids
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1:01:49Technology expert Dr. Nicholas Kardaras joins us for our 200th episode to discuss the profound impact of technology on our daily lives. We delve into understanding tech addiction, its short and long-term consequences, and effective interventions. Learn crucial strategies from Dr. Kardaras on how to foster a healthy relationship with technology in c…
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199. God's Way to Overcome Burnout: Rest, Alignment, and Purpose
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23:43Burnout is a common experience for people in modern society. This episode tackles burnout head-on, combining insights from the World Health Organization's definition with a powerful, faith-based solution. We discuss the importance of alignment with God's grace, reframing tension, fueling yourself with purpose, and the necessity of intentional rest …
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118 | Understanding the Enneagram Through the Lens of the Gospel| Founders of Your Enneagram Coach Jeff and Beth McCord
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55:21In this thought-provoking episode, Jeff and Beth McCord, founders of Your Enneagram Coach, join Lantz Howard to explore the Enneagram as a tool for spiritual growth and self-awareness through the lens of the gospel. Beth unpacks the relevance of the Enneagram for both gospel-believing individuals and seekers, clarifying that it’s not a replacement …
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198. Transform Your Family, Church or Business: Elevating Culture Through Standards
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1:01:04Every person listening to this is will be part of an organization whether it's a family, church, business, or otherwise. Every organization has a culture and that culture will determine what grows both good and bad. Often times we are unaware of culture until it gets so bad we are forced to confront it. In this episode, we show you how to elevate t…
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197. How to Be a Great Husband: 3 Steps to Your Dream Marriage
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23:11Being a great husband is part of being all that God made you to be as a man. Your wife is a gift to you and the Bible even says she is favor from the Lord. So the question for every man is, "How are you treating your favor?" In this episode, we give 3 steps to be a great husband and foster the marriage of your dreams. That may sound overly simple, …
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117 | Building a Generous Water Bottle Company | Co-Founder of Simple Modern Mike Beckham
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50:09In this episode of Whole Hearted Leadership, Lantz Howard sits down with Mike Beckham, co-founder and CEO of Simple Modern to discuss the power of generosity in leadership and business. Mike shares his journey of building a purpose-driven company, how intentional relationships impact leadership, and the surprising connection between personal values…
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196. Three Superpowers Only Followers of Christ Have
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58:49Followers of Christ are set apart and have the Spirit of God in them which sounds like the ultimate advantage. Yet, so often we see Christians portrayed as hypocritical, weak, boring, and not making any impact in the earth. Something is missing. In this episode, we look at what's possible for followers of Christ and talk about 3 practical advantage…
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195. Increase Your Faith: Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Doubt
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20:51Doubt can creep into anyone's life, but the Bible provides the template for increasing faith and overcoming doubt. In this episode, we explore key biblical themes and practical strategies to help you defeat doubt. We also look at the "rules of the game" for following God so we can understand what our responsibility is. This episode will give you th…
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116 | Lessons from Building a North Texas Coffee Business | Founder Brian Masters of Hope Coffee
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43:58I had the privilege of having a conversation with Brian Masters Founder of Hope Coffee and his story about starting a coffee business with a $7500 loan. In our conversation, you will learn how to expand your business, lead with generosity, and what makes a great barista. If you are around North Texas be sure to drop into one of their locations or i…
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194. Rewrite Your Identity: How to Change Your Life's Story
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52:21Do you feel stuck in your life's narrative? This episode dives into the power of changing your identity story. Learn how your past experiences shape your present, and discover practical steps to reframe your perspective, take control of your future, and create a life aligned with your true potential. Uncover the connection between your beliefs, you…
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193. Overcoming Lust: How to Reclaim Intimacy and Connection in Your Marriage
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27:13Lust can rob you of the fulfilling intimacy and connection God designed for marriage. This podcast offers honest talk and actionable steps for married couples seeking to overcome lust, strengthen their bond, and experience a more satisfying relationship. Learn how to prioritize your spouse, address the cost of lust, and create a marriage centered o…
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115 | Building a Passionate Marriage, the Role of Storywork and Coaching for Small Business Owners | CEO and President Jonathan Duarte
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38:41In this episode, Lantz Howard welcomes Jonathan Duarte, CEO and President of a family-run business. The conversation dives into practical and heartfelt leadership principles, covering: How to fire someone with integrity and compassion: Strategies for handling tough conversations while maintaining dignity and trust. Building a dynamic, passionate ma…
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192. The Training Plan for Greatness: 5 Qualities for Living An Impossible Life
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52:06In this episode, Nick and Garrett discuss the essential qualities needed to maximize personal growth and achieve one's God-given purpose. Inspired by a listener's question, they draw parallels between physical training and life development, emphasizing that mastering the basics is crucial before pursuing greatness. We highlight five key qualities t…
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191. How to Stop Losing Your Temper - Tools And Tactics
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22:35Anger and losing your temper is very common despite the destructive impact it can have. In some ways, it is almost glorified particularly in men and seen as something that makes you powerful when in fact anger means you lost control and you are at your weakest. In this episode, we break down where anger comes from, the real impact it has on your li…
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114 | Next Level Sexual and Spiritual Intimacy | One Extraordinary Marriage Founders Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo
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50:30Lantz Howard and Tony and Alisa have a deep conversation about how to grow the depth of your marriage through spiritual and sexual intimacy. If you are wanting to take your marriage to the next level and undercover roadblocks to deeper passion and more peace join the conversation. If you find the conversation meaningful share with a friend and your…
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190. The Making of a Godly Man Part 3 - Leadership
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31:18In the last of our 3 part series, we focus on the function of leadership and God's design for men to lead. We contrast this with the default thinking of leadership being superior and instead look at the model Jesus provides for leadership. We talk about the beliefs and mindset, practical application, and skills needed so you can understand who God …
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189. The Making of a Godly Man Part 2 - Weight Bearing & Seed Sowing
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48:00In part 2, we get into specific functions of a Godly man with the focus being seed sowing and weight bearing. As a man, you're made to work and carry weight according to God's design. This is in sharp contrast to a society where retiring early is "living the dream". We go into the specific beliefs needed for this, the rewards, what you must do, and…
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113 | Spend Life Wisely | President and CEO of First United Bank Greg Massey
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40:25Lantz Howard and Greg Massey have a deep conversation about the role of faith, the Holy Spirit, fostering healing organizations, legacy, executive transitions, realigning your heart to a bigger vision, wealth mindset, and a fun question about the role of digital currency. Greg Massey is the President and CEO of First United Bank. First United has o…
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188. The Making of a Godly Man Part 1 - The Foundation
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46:02The vision of the Impossible Life is to change the perception of what it means to be a Godly man. God created men in his image with a mandate to do the work he's been given and bring about God's plans on the earth. This requires strength, tenacity, and a deep relationship with God. However this is not what we see among Christian men today. In this …
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187. How To Deal With & Overcome Anxiety - Tools & Tactics
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19:37Anxiety is something everyone will have to face at some point. The worst thing you can do is to be unprepared for it. This tools and tactics episode will give you tactics to deal with it in the moment, medium term, and a long term plan to completely overcome it. This is not theoretical as we both use it effectively and have done for years. In this …
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112 | Reclaim Organizational Wellness and Reduce Screen Time | Co-Founder Joey Odom
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37:51Lantz Howard and Joey Odom have a strategic conversation with practical insights about the role of the phone in the workplace and what you can do to reclaim your most meaningful relationships for greater impact. Joey is the Co-Founder of Aro. You can listen to our conversation to get insight into their upcoming rebrand, what they are learning about…
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186. Three Lies You Love Believing That Rob You Blind
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50:18No one likes a liar, but we all lie to ourselves for a variety of reasons. Sometimes we are unaware of it while other times the truth is too painful for us to face. The truth will set us free, but often times its very difficult for us to know what is true. In this episode, we break down the cycle of how we get to the point of believing lies. We als…
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185. How to Get the Most Out of Your Bible Reading - Tools & Tactics
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20:24Bible reading is essential for a disciple of Jesus and we are commanded to be ready in season and out of season and to correctly handle the word of truth. While many Christians know this, the Bible can be difficult to understand as it was written thousands of years ago in a different language. In this episode, we give you tips to help you get the m…
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111 | The Mindful Marriage: Create Your Best Relationships | Author Ron and Nan Deal
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52:27Lantz Howard, Ron, and Nan Deal discussed the importance of intentional quality time in relationships and the significance of initiating special moments. They also explored the concept of the Pain and Peace Cycle, its impact on relationships, and the importance of maturity, love, trustworthiness, and humility in personal and leadership development.…
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184. The Boldness Blueprint: Stepping Into Your Calling As A Son of God
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54:44Boldness is a quality that many men desire and admire in others. It is actually a hallmark of the Holy Spirit in your life. And yet so many times, we get stuck in our own heads debating over what to do or say. In this episode, we break down the 3 types of men there are in the world. We give a different perspective on what's required as well as givi…
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183. STOP Feeling Tired All The Time - The Energy Budget Tool
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20:33We've all heard about time management or budgeting for money, but almost no one talks about budgeting for energy. No wonder we are all tired and looking for the next hit of caffeine. In this bonus tools and tactics episode, we give you the energy budget framework. We will tell you what the thought process is of energy budgeting and then take you th…
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110 | Discover Your Leadership Attachment Style, Ideas on Raising Girls, Intentionally Pursuing Your Spouse, and The Role of Forgiveness in Your Organization | Leadership Expert Dr. Henry Cloud
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54:40Lantz Howard and Dr. Henry Cloud, a psychologist and author, shared insights on relationships, leadership, and personal growth. They discussed the importance of intentionality in relationships, self-awareness in leadership, and the integration of psychology and theology in personal development. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Cloud emphasized the …
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182. Escaping The Plateau - Unleash Your Breakthrough RIGHT NOW
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48:13We all want to look back on our lives and know we lived well, but sometimes you just need to win right now! You want to unlock your next level NOW! Whether you're stuck in your marriage, finance, health, business, relationship with God, or whatever it may be, there is a cycle you are in whether you realize it or not. In this episode, we break down …
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181. How To Defeat Troubles & Conflict - Downloading A Warrior's Mindset
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5:25Just like they downloaded patches in the Matrix for new skills and abilities, Garrett is here to give you a "patch" for your mind. This episode will be a level up for how you deal with problems and conflict. In this shortcast, Garrett will give you his mindset for dealing with problems, conflict, and difficulty so you can not only defeat them, but …
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109 | Simple and Proven Ways to Invest In Your Marriage During the Good Seasons | Founder of Stronger Marriage Trey Morgan
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32:40Trey and Lea Morgan have been married for over 30 years and have hosted over 150 Stronger Marriage Workshops around the country. Join the conversation for simple ways to take your marriage from good to great. Find a local workshop near you on their site below and follow IG for daily encouragement in your marriage. https://www.instagram.com/stronger…
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180. How To REALLY Win Big In Life - The 3 Keys To Victory
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48:32In society, we have a glamorized view of winning. We celebrate winners and we demand that they keep on winning. But that is not what life is actually like. In life, we have a lot more race than finish line and learning to win ugly is critical. Life's race is more a test of endurance rather than a sprint. In this episode, we tear down the traditiona…
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179. How To Build Unbreakable Habits - Tools & Tactics Bonus Episode
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20:11We know that everyone is busy and sometimes it's nice to just be told exactly what to do to achieve a certain outcome. That's why we are starting the tools and tactics bonus series. First up is habits. Lots of people try to build habits and fail. In this bonus mini episode, we give you the 3 elements of effective habits and break them down in detai…
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108 | The Responsible Use of AI in Business, Your Faith is Not Separate from Work, Creating a Family Adventure | Co-Founder of Snap Bar Sam Eitzen
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52:00Lantz and Sam shared personal experiences, including Sam's upbringing as a missionary kid in Morocco and his experiences as a third culture kid. They also discussed the integration of their faith into their business lives, with Sam emphasizing the importance of loving and serving people in both contexts. Lastly, they discussed the evolution of thei…
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178. Understanding The Plan For Your Life - The Work Every Man Has To Do
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1:00:26What's my purpose? What is the plan for my life? These are questions that can eat at you as you wait to find "your thing". However, there is a template for understanding the plan for your life and it involves work. There is work for every person to do and that's exactly how God designed it. When you understand that, you can make sense of your world…
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107 | What are Emotions and Why I Should Care, A Theology of Feelings, Becoming Attuned, Come Home to Your Core Identity | Clinical Director and Author Phil Herndon
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52:26Lantz and Phil discussed the importance of establishing a rhythm and cadence in leadership, maintaining passion and intentionality in a long-term relationship, and recognizing and expressing emotions. They also explored the concept of attunement, the role of emotions in human relationships, and the significance of emotional vulnerability and integr…
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177. The 3 Tests Every Man Will Face On The Road To Greatness
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44:14If you have breath in your lungs, then God has a purpose for your life. And part of that purpose is greatness. Greatness means you got it all. You got 100% of what God had in store for you. What that will look like for each person is different, but this is an episode to help you on that journey. So often in life, we underestimate the cost, difficul…
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106 | Suffering as a Catalyst for Maturity, How the 12 Steps is For Everyone, Why the Fix is a Community of Wounded Healers | Author and Enneagram Expert Ian Cron
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44:26Author of the best selling Enneagram book The Road Back to You, best-selling Ian Cron is on the podcast today sharing about how everyone needs a 12-step community to belong. Lantz and Ian discussed personal growth, the role of suffering, and the concept of powerlessness about addiction and faith. They also explored the potential of the 12-step prog…
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176. Making Success Inevitable - The Power Of Being All In
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47:09In a culture obsessed with achievement, it's tempting to look at the tangibles when we tell the stories of success. So often it is the intangibles that drive people forward to greatness. One of these intangibles is being all in. All in is more than just trying hard or not having a plan B. All in is the mindset and qualities that make you inevitable…
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105 | Curating Leadership Ecosystems, Overcoming a Toxic Season, Knowing Your Assignment, and Leadership Disciplines | Strategic Advisor and Author Brad Lomenick
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54:45Listen to today's conversation with Brad Lomenick to learn how he has leveraged his influence to build micro gatherings of high-capacity leaders. Lantz and Brad discussed their approaches to leadership and communication, with Brad emphasizing the importance of understanding one's sense of purpose and direction in life. They also discussed Brad's jo…
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175. Conquering Weakness - A Warrior's Guide To Strength
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53:47Everyone has a concept of strength. So often we think of strength in physical terms and we don't stop to define weakness. We also don't think of where we draw our strength and that strength comes in many forms. In this episode, we look at the sources of strength that originate in spirit, soul and body. We redefine strength and weakness bringing the…
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174. Your Daily Fuel - 1 Minute Motivation for Unstoppable Perspective
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1:44This is a daily motivation declaration written by Garrett to listen to as often as needed. This is Garrett's declaration he wrote for himself that is true for anyone following Jesus. You have a plan and purpose for your life. You have to choose purpose one decision at a time. Always remember that TODAY MATTERS! God has given you work to do that he'…
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104 | Marriage by the Decade: Love Sex and Intimacy in the Second Half and How to Grow through the Marathon of Marriage | Founder of Awesome Marriage with Counselor and Author Dr. Kim Kimberling
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48:04Lantz and Dr. Kim discussed their experiences and strategies for maintaining a strong marriage, emphasizing the importance of communication, fighting fair, and choosing battles wisely. They also shared their experiences of getting married young, having children, and the challenges of maintaining a healthy marriage amidst the pressures of modern fam…
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173. Unlocking Endurance - The 3 Keys To Finish What You Started
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1:00:15With a new year comes renewed optimism, but there is a reason there is an unofficial holiday known as quitter's day the 2nd Friday in January. Wanting something badly or trying hard is not a reason for success. You need much more than that to finish the race of this year, your goals, and your life. In this episode, we look at the 4 reasons people q…
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103 | Living a Legacy Life, Generational Wealth, Wisdom for Founders or Business Owners Exiting | Legacy Coach and Author Bill High
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40:44Lantz and Bill discussed their personal lives, professional experiences, and how he has used the Culture Index to strengthen his marriage. They also explored the challenges faced by families with a long-term legacy mindset, the influence of thought leaders on their thoughts about legacy and generosity, and the importance of building a business to s…
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172. Launching Into The Greatest Year Of Your Life
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32:55As we approach the New Year, we know that millions of people will be setting resolutions and coming into January with renewed optimism. While we would encourage that mindset, it needs to be done with wisdom. Statistically, most people's resolutions don't make it past February. In this episode, we give you 7 questions that will help you assess the y…
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102 | The Complete Leader, Overcoming Perfection, Walking in Your Assignment, and Flourishing in Your Natural Competence as Leader | CEO Coach and Author Stephen Graves
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45:48Lantz and Steve discussed their personal lives, leadership experiences, and the challenges of managing family relationships, particularly as parents age. They also explored Steve's approach to managing his time and resources effectively, his criteria for deciding when to invite someone into a coaching relationship, and his approach to giving back a…
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No matter what your age is, you still have potential that is unrealized. That's the way God designed it. "You're only old when you lose your enthusiasm for life" is what Norman Vincent Peale said. In this episode, we walk through the 3 step process we all go through to realize potential. We talk about the key ingredient that determines whether some…
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