Best Dan Luigs Podcasts (2026)

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Father Yourself First with Glen Henry, Creator of Beleaf In Fatherhood - Episode 139 1:08:23

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Today Glen Henry joins us. He started making videos years ago about real life, including the messy stuff. He is the creator of Beleaf In Fatherhood that has hundreds of thousands of followers. His life was changed when his wife asked him what his 5 year plan for their family was? And then she walked out of the room. He was a hip-hop artist that did…

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When God Speaks with Michael Ray, founder of Smile Project Louisville - Episode 138 1:06:02

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Michael Ray shares stories of overcoming adversity and living with joy. We talk about the time when God spoke and Smile Project Louisville got started. I saw Michael on Facebook and new I wanted to get to know him and why he wants to put smiles on other people's faces. He has a passion for it and I knew there would be some stories I wanted to hear.…

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Soul On Fire Movie "A tribute to Denny O'Leary" - John O'Leary's Dad's excerpt from his The ABC's of Christianity read by Dan Luigs -Episode 137 25:09

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The SOUL ON FIRE MOVIE COMES OUT TODAY! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! I highly recommend that you bring your family to go see this movie!!! This is the most inspirational movie I've ever seen, you'll love experiencing this movie at the theater with other people! In the movie, you will see a great example of unconditional love. John Corbett (My Big Fat Gree…

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How to Be Bold and Live Inspired and On Fire with John O'Leary Soul On Fire - Episode 136.2 1:14:50

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This episode was recorded on the morning of September 10th. This episode opens with an emotional reflection and 4 things Christian Dads can do right now. And then we get into the show. When John O'Leary was just 9 years old, he suffered burns over 100% of his body in a house fire. Doctors gave him less than 1% chance to survive. And yet, by God's g…

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Soul On Fire with John O'Leary, Founder of Live Inspired and NY Times Best Selling Author of On Fire and In Awe - Episode 136 1:14:50

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Here is a link to buy tickets and group tickets to see Soul On Fire. Rent out a whole theater, invite groups or buy a ticket!!! CLICK HERE Check out John O'Leary's website HERE Listen to the previous episode recorded in December 2022 I did with John O'Leary HERE This is an Episode for anyone who needs a spark, who are looking for positivity and for…

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A Challenge to Awaken the Warrior Within - Jason Heinritz, author, husband, dad, pastor and sales leader - Episode 135 1:03:48

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Has your relationship with Jesus gone stale? Do you long for a life of purpose, joy and power... but feel stuck in routine or lukewarm faith? Jason joins us today and we talk about these questions that he addresses in his new book Wake Up Jesus People: Life Giving Disciplines to Awaken the Warrior Within. -Awaken your passion and purpose each morni…

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Neuroscience and Coffee Talk with God with Mitch Matthews, Success Coach and DREAM THINK DO Podcast Host - Episode 134 54:10

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Mitch is back with us this weak with a really cool challenge at the end of this episode. -How has the Authority Bridge has helped Mitch grow his influence and coaching business? -Has you ever gotten angry when you heard someone tell you not to worry or when you read Philippians 4? And what can we do about it? -What is the Everything Everywhere Fall…

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Strength Under Control: A Christian Dad with Mitch Matthews, Christian Success Coach and DREAM THINK DO Podcast Host - Episode 133 52:19

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Little change, this one opens with a prayer from Mitch. Mitch Matthews, host of the DREAM THINK DO podcast, joins us today. He's a success coach and has spent the last 20 years helping organizations like Nike, United Airlines and NASA. Most importantly he loves Jesus, his wife/kids and coffee! -How do you incorporate prayer into your life? -Who is …

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"From Drift to Drive" with Chris Robinson, Author, Speaker and Executive VP of Maxwell Leadership - Episode 132 1:08:17

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Excited to have Chris Robinson on with us to talk about a dangerous place in life and what to do about it. It's a place we refer to as "The Drift". Chris wants to help everyone break free from the comfortable trap of "Satisfactory Achievement." He is married, with 6 children and a successful career in John Maxwell's organization and he found himsel…

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Something is Missing... Now What? with Brian McRae, Speaker, Coach, Top 1% Mortgage Lender, Referral Relationship Expert - Episode 131 1:14:40

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Excited to share this episode with you. There are some emotional moments in this episode. Our guest this week is a Servant Leader who helps leaders win at work and win at home! I've seen Brian McRae positively impact hundreds of people that I know, including myself. For years I prayed for a mentor in my business life. God answered that prayer in sp…

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Does your wife have a hard heart? with Emily Wilson, Author and Women's Ministry Leader - Episode 130 38:13

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Emily Wilson wrote Sincerely Stoneheart, which is a book that helps us understand what plays the enemy uses to harden your wife's heart. Emily has been involved with ministry with women for 14 years, taught high school girls and is now an author whose target audience is Christian women. She has learned that the enemy works on women in very specific…

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Lead Me No Matter the Cost with Matt Hammitt - Musician, Author and former Lead Singer of Sanctus Real - Episode 129 51:18

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Matt Hammitt joins us this week with some stories a lot of us can relate to. He's married and has four children and his son was born with half of a heart. He's the former lead singer of Sanctus Real from 1996-2016. At the beginning, his wife was on the tour with the band. He details His book Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Chil…

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Live with Purpose and Have Fun! with Andy Archer, Starting Pitcher for the Savannah Bananas - Episode 128 52:19

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So excited to have Andy Archer with us today. He's a 27 year old Starting Pitcher for the Savannah Bananas. He tells us the journey through college, the dissapointment about the minor league draft, joining the workforce and then into how teaching a group of kids at Sunday School changed his life. As I talked with Andy, I put myself in his shoes and…

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Standing Up for What is Right - Trent Talbot, CEO and Founder of Brave Books - Episode 127 39:30

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Trent Talbot joins us this week to talk about how he went from being a doctor to quitting his job and starting a book publishing company. The movie Cuties came out and he had a young daughter and Trent knew something had to be done. He was newly married, but had the idea to quit his job and start a company that creates books that capture children's…

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Born to Be Brave with Kirk Cameron - author, actor, star of "Growing Pains" and "Fireproof" - Episode 126 40:23

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So excited to have Kirk Cameron on this episode!!! Love his personality, energy and humor! Yes, he busts my chops about the workout group that I am a part of, F3! I was not ready for him to go off script and... well, you'll hear! He was the star (Mike Seaver) of the TV show "Growing Pains" and the movie "Fireproof". Kirk also hosts The American Cam…

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Be A Hero At Home with "Dr. Phil", counselor and F3 OG - Episode 125 42:18

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Striving for the Masteries: Fulfilling Your Purpose and Potential with Scott Holloway - Author, Pastor and General Contractor - Episode 124 1:16:06

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Pastor, Author, Family Man and General Contractor, Scott Holloway joins us today to talk about Striving for the Masteries: Fulfulling Your Purpose and Potential through the Passionate Pursuit of Jesus Christ. Scott vulnerably shares a story about his wife crying because she thought her new husband couldn't provide enough money for them AND that he …

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Change the Legacy of Your Name with Don Beebe, Super Bowl Champion, Author of Never Give Up and In His Image - Episode 123 1:17:47

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Don Beebe was the first player to be a part of 6 Super Bowl teams and is famous for chasing down Leon Lett. Deion Sanders and Don Beebe both had the combine record of 4.25 in the 40. Don shares the behind the scene story when he was at the combine. Insane! So many miracle stories in Don's story. Out of football for 3 years, one of the colleges that…

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Living with ADHD and Anticipate Your Regrets with Josh Hatcher, Host of the Manlihood Podcast - Episode 122 1:23:00

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Today Josh Hatcher with the Manlihood Podcast joins us to talk about anticipating your future regrets, ADHD behaviors and family relationships. By imagining our future regrets, it can help us change our thoughts, actions and responses today. Josh shares a bit about his regrets and wants other men to learn from his mistakes. As he looks back, he wou…

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I Just Wish I Was Ok - Dan Luigs, solo episode - Episode 122 16:39

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Have you ever felt like you wish you were just ok? Ever felt like the world was collapsing in on you? Have you ever had a panic attack or known someone who has? A friend made a Vaguebook post and I knew he needed someone to talk to. We had a short conversation and I was grateful I saw his post. On this episode I share the short conversation that we…

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How can I pray for you today? with The Kendrick Brothers - Directors, Authors, and Disciple Makers - Episode 120 34:39

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The Kendrick Brothers are back. Today we talk about having fun with other guys AND men's discipleship. The new movie "The Forge" is out at theaters now and the movie has a strong Iron Sharpens Iron theme and shows how one man and a group of men can help other men become better leaders, providers and friends. We talk a bit about a future movie comin…

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Movie Time!!! with Alex and Stephen Kendrick (The Kendrick Brothers) Writers, Directors, and Movie Producers - Episode 119 34:46

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Excited to share this episode with you. Last year, I got to see an early screening of THE FORGE with The Kendrick Brothers and some of the actors. You may have seen some of The Kendrick Brothers movies: FACING THE GIANTS, WAR ROOM, FIREPROOF, OVERCOMER, COURAGEOUS and others. Their new movie comes on 8/23/2024! Please get your tickets today. Great …

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Seek Justice, Love Mercy and Walk Humbly - Sgt. Mark Tappan, K9 Officer, Marine, Youth Pastor, Author, TV Star - Episode 118 1:10:56

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Husband, father, Marine, K9 Officer and A&E Top Dog Champion, Sgt Mark Tappan joins us this week. He's got over 5,000,000 Social Media followers and has written a couple of books. Mark felt a calling to move across the country and start over in a new city. He shares an incredible story about an arrest he and his dog Mattis were involved in. It had …

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"The Sex Talk You Never Got" with Sam Jolman, Men's Trauma Therapist, Sexual Trauma Recovery and Author of The Sex Talk You Never Got - Episode 117 1:13:05

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Sam lives in Colorado with his wife and three sons. He's into camping, flyfishing and CrossfFit. His new book, "The Sex Talk You Never Got", was written to help men get past sexual struggle and John Eldredge (Author of Wild at Heart) says this book is "...the most important book on sexuality that you will ever read." This book helps men: regain a v…

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Understanding Your Wife for Better Connection with Beth McCord, Author of Becoming Us and Enneagram for Moms - Episode 116 1:14:59

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Beth McCord is an accomplished Enneagram speaker, author, coach and teacher with over 2 decades of dedicated experience. Her passion lies in helping individuals rewrite their life stories, empowering them to realize that lasting change and meaningful relationships are possible. I first became aware of Beth through her book, Becoming Us: Using the E…

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S3 EP7: Living Life Outside of Other People's Opinions of You with Molly Rubesh 38:08

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Do you live you authentic self every day or do you conform to please the opinions of others? Do you live your life for what's best for you, or what other people think is best for you? Are you a people pleaser or can you live your own life unmoved by the opinions of others? In this episode, Molly talks about people pleasers, divorce, grief, and how …

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Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose by Andy Dooley - Face of Reebok 2016, Author, Fitness and Family Coach - Episode 115 1:01:04

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Andy Dooley joins us today. He is committed to empowering today's families as a passionate leader, pastor and fitness professional. He has been working with young people and families for over 18 years through sports, fitness and ministry. He is a Men's Health contributor and he is the author of Walk in Faith: 5 Minute Devotional for Teen Guys, Buil…

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When to Walk Away with Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage, Cherish and When to Walk Away - Episode 114 1:23:10

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Gary Thomas has been on my wish list for quite some time! His books have helped me have a better marriage. Husbands and wives stumble in many ways and sometimes we have struggles with toxic people. Gary says, "All toxic people are difficult, but not every difficult person is toxic." Today we talk about how to cherish our wife, toxic relationships, …

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S3 EP6: American Grit: The Untold Story of WWII with John Suzuki 46:17

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Did you know that the United States, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, created concentration camps for Japanese Americans? Did you know that these Japanese Americans volunteered for the U.S. Army during the war? Have you heard the untold story of WWII that changed the course of history? In this episode, John Suzuki talks about the current landscap…

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"The Power of Community and Connection" with Matt "Ralph" Crossman ; Author, Adventure Freelance Writer, Triathlete, Inventor of MABA and Storyteller - Episode 113 1:18:25

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Community Builder and Storyteller, Matt "Ralph" Crossman joins us on this episode to share with us some stories from his life and lessons that he has learned as a man and a dad. Loneliness is killing us, middle-aged men. And as a solopreneur, "Ralph" has intentionally help create community and connections by organizing workouts, adventure trips and…

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Notes from Dad with Jason Meinershagen; dad, husband, firefighter and author of Notes from Dad - Episode 112 1:06:43

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Ever wanted to do something that you felt was impossible? Or wanted to do, but crippled with fear or something else stopping you? Or had so many speed bumps, potholes and locked doors in your way that you wanted to quit? Today, what felt impossible actually happened! Jason "Cherry Limeade" joins us on his book launch day! And mine! Yes, I wrote a c…

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S3 EP 5: The Journey Of A Christian Dad with Dan Luigs 52:41

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Are you a Christian Dad? Have you ever wondered if you're following the values necessary to be a great dad, or the leader of your home? Do you want to know more about how to lead your family? In this powerful episode, Dan Luigs, Host of The Journey Of A Christian Dad Podcast, talks about the exact moment he knew it was time to stop living a mediocr…

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When Your World Falls Apart with Davey Blackburn, Author, Speaker and Pain to Purpose Coach - Episode 111 1:00:09

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Davey Blackburn joins us and shares a story about the day his world fell apart. He vulnerably shares the details of that day and his thoughts. We talk about marriage, radical forgiveness, God's grace and mercy and virtues he works on with his kids. -How is God a good and loving God if he allows bad things to happen? -How did you keep your church go…

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The Road Home: Part 2 with Grammy award winning musician John Michael Talbot; musician, author, monk - Episode 110 42:40

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Welcome back! Sorry for the wait for John Michael Talbot Part 2! He spoke about his Journey from RockStar to Monk on part one. He shares his thoughts about the world, Western Christianity and more on this episode. How important is it to confess your sins? In his community, they also confess their thoughts and temptations. What is a prayer that he s…

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The Road Home featuring Grammy award winning musician John Michael Talbot; musician, author, monk - Episode 109 46:59

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Multi-platinum selling Grammy/Dove award winning Contemporary Christian Music pioneer John Michael Talbot joins us today. He was a country rock pioneer with his band Mason Proffit that was on track to be a Supergroup when their hit song was banned from radio stations. Mason Proffit opened up for the Eagles and Aerosmith. We talk about his childhood…

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The Sex Talk! with Nick Liberto, Executive Director of Proven Ministries - Episode 108 59:37

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Kent Evans connected me to Nick Liberto a couple of years ago and I've been wanting to have Nick on the podcast ever since. Finally! Nick has a course called The Sex Talk! Catchy title, but I instantly thought that it's not just one talk you have with your kids.... Well, we get into that and more on this episode. He's collected some of the greatest…

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S3 EP 4: Forgive Yourself First with Daniel Gomez 45:50

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Are you struggling to move forward in your life? Are you struggling to forgive yourself or someone else? Do you want to finally heal and begin living the next chapter of your beautiful life? Daniel Gomez disucsses the importance of forgiving yourself first. We can't always control what happens in life, but we can control our reactions and how we ex…

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From Broken Boy to Mended Man - Patrick Morley, Best-Selling Author of The Man in the Mirror Episode - 107 1:09:29

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Blessed to have Patrick Morley back with us again. He's the author of The Man in the Mirror: Solving the 24 Problems Men Face. That book has sold over 4 Million Copies. He is here today to share with us some insights from his new book, From Broken Boy to Mended Man: A Positive Plan to Heal Your Childhood Wounds and Break the Cycle. When Patrick was…

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S3 EP 3: The CEO Brain vs The Tribal Brain with Dr. Betsy Holmberg 48:47

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Are you an overthinker? Are you a transitioning Veteran? Or have you been out of service within the last three years? Have you wondered why where our need to belong comes from, or where the draw of being a part of a group with a hierarchy comes from? In this episode, the conversation goes deep into our human need to belong, and why we are so comfor…

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The Secret War Within Brett Snodgrass, Author and Host of The Iron Deep Podcast - Episode 106 1:15:30

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Brett Snodgrass joins us today and we talk about The Secret War Within. I really enjoyed reading this book. Brett's had a lot of business success as a real estate investor. He says, "Success shouldn't be the end goal. It should only serve as a platform to make a greater impact in the world." I love interviewing Christ-Following Entrepeneurs like Br…

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S3 EP 2: Developing The Pre-professionals Of Tomorrow with Taj Shotwell 31:48

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Are you successful in your career? Have you thought about the image that you portray on online? Did you know that the first step in the hiring process of most companies is to look up your social media to see see what you say and how you act, and if it's in alignment with the company? In this episode, Taj Shotwell talks about company hiring processe…

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Parenting The Pure Athlete: Help Your Athlete Maximize Performance, Achieve Their Goals, Build Lasting Character with Britt Lee and Brad Williams - Episode 105 1:13:19

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Britt Lee and Brad Williams are fellow podcasters and fathers united by a common passion for helping young athletes become the best version of themselves in sports and life. From this passion, their Pure Athlete podcast with former MLB player Jeff Francouer, came to life. Britt is married and has 4 kids, one played Division 1 tennis. He runs his ow…

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S3 EP 1 - Throw Out Your Head Trash with Dr. Noah St. John 44:26

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Do you get into your own head? Do you get in your own way, preventing you from real growth? Are you looking to quiet the head noise so that you can focus on real change, real growth, real transformation? In this episode, Noah St. John talks about how to throw out the head trash that keeps you from real growth, that hockey stick growth everyone desi…

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Hungry for Wholeness with Giji Dennard, Father/Child Relationship Healer, Author and Speaker - Episode 104 1:00:19

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Giji joins us today to talk about the Father/Child Relationship and how to heal and restore those relationships. You could think of this as how to repair relationships with your parents, your kids or even have a mindset to prevent damaging in these relationships. Giji met her dad when she was 17. Of course she had many unresolved issues from not gr…

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3 Disciplines to Build Your Foundation with Jared Haley, Co-Host of Strong By Design Podcast - Episode 103 1:03:39

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Welcome back from Christmas Break! Hope you had a great time with family and celebrated Jesus birthday! Jared Haley joins us from Strong By Design Podcast and Critical Bench. He's got 4 children and been married for 14 years. Jared has a Master's Degree in Transformational Leadership and Spiritual Formation, and has been in professional ministry fo…

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S2 EP 8: Our Child's Keeper with Mark Wilhelmsson 49:41

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Did you know that most child deaths are preventable? Did you know that young children are more commonly to choke on popcorn? Do you know how to save your baby's life in a choking situation, or drowning? In this episode, Mark Wilhelmsson explains the rescue sequence parents need to know in order to save their child's life. You never know when an eme…

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What Does It Take To Be A Man? (Rights of Passage) with Don Ross, Founder and Creator of Manhood Tribes 1:09:54

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Don Ross joins us today to talk about helping our sons understand what it takes to be a man. He saw that boys don't know what it takes to become a man. Often, they have the wrong understanding and are confused. Don's created Manhood Tribes to help dads and sons connect with others through his First Tribe: Path to Manhood community. He designed a Ri…

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5 Traits of a Healthy Family with Dr Gary Chapman, Author of The 5 Love Languages - Episode 101 1:03:27

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The 100th Interview Episode!!! We've interviewed 100 people to help us on our Journey as a Christian Dad. Grateful you are with us on the Journey! On this episode; Dr Gary Chapman joins us to talk about his new book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family and also about applying The 5 Love Languages in your life. The 5 Love Languages book has sold over 20,00…

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S2 EP 7: Sister Siren: The Field Guide On How To Love An Addict with Michaela Canterbury 41:30

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Have you ever been an addict? Do you know someone who is an addict? How does that label, "Addict", make you feel? When most people think of addicts, they almost automatically think of drugs and alcohol since it's the most common. Did you know that you can be addicted to porn, to working, to self-gratification, cutting, social media, and many more. …

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S2 EP 6: The Path to Emotional Greatness Yielding to Personal Transformation (The Path to Egypt) with Kenya Lee 40:05

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Kenya Lee is a Registered Nurse, Artist, Author, and Women's Empowerment Expert. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan where the struggles of urban childhood and adolescence fueled her passion for helping young girls and women thrive in life. Her life journey to evolve into emotional wellness was preceded by hardships that threatened her very ability to…