Do you want to be great in life? If so, you know that every day you are surrounded by mediocrity. Most people are aimlessly wandering through life, numbing themselves from the pain of the reality they are living lives of quiet desperation. But perhaps you want more. Maybe you want to see what life is like at the heights as you strive to get the most out of life. If so, this is the podcast for you! Seeking Excellence is a lifestyle of extreme ownership and intentional living that demands cour ...
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Thou Shalt Not Criticize Self-Fundraising: A Message to FOCUS
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We all know that last year, I released an episode that got a lot more attention than I anticipated. I spent the majority of 2023 having conversations with fellow Catholics and Protestants about nonprofits, capitalism, and self-fundraising missionaries. I learned a lot from these conversations. I learned from many former or current missionaries. I a…
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Choosing What to Sacrifice for Excellence
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Join us on Locals - seekingexcellence.locals.com In this conversation, Nathan Crankfield shares 31 lessons he learned in his 31st year of life. Some of the key themes include the importance of avoiding major mistakes, the value of patience, the beauty of having a stay-at-home wife, the significance of setting clear expectations in relationships, th…
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"Why You Need To Invest In Yourself" | 31 Lessons Learned From My 31st Year of Life
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SE Coaching Program Interest Form Fill out the form here! 25 Supporters Needed to Keep SE Alive! Join us on Locals Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:50 The Importance of Giving Things Sufficient Time 09:22 Investing in Yourself: The Key to Success 16:27 Navigating the Hypocrisy of Promoting Ideals 23:31 The Essentiality of Daily Prayer 25:55 Expressin…
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Money Mindset For A Catholic Family w/ Emily Crankfield
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Support the Podcast - 25 supporters needed at $10/month! seekingexcellence.locals.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:16 The Misconception of Single Income Family 06:42 The Challenges and Realities of Multiple Income Streams 13:26 Choosing What to Sacrifice and Suck At 17:20 The Importance of Momentum and Deadlines 23:27 The Journey of House Hacking…
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In this conversation, Nathan Crankfield discusses the importance of respect, particularly in the context of relationships between men and women. He highlights the difference between men's preference for respect and women's preference for love. Nathan explores the idea that respect is earned and not an entitlement and how an entitlement mentality ca…
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"I must die to myself continually and accept trials without complaining. I work, I suffer and I love with no other witness than his heart." -St. Bernadette Complaining is not for the excellent life! In today's episode, I take a deep dive into one of my favorite poems. You can find the full poem here. We are on the verge of having to close the doors…
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Men want and need respect like women need love. This idea is explained thoroughly in the great book by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. Respect, however, is earned. It is not just freely given. How you show up to things matters. In today's episode, we will talk about the need for you to take yourself more seriously if you want more respect from others. We ar…
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A Catholic Approach To Election Season w/ Jack Beers
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You can support Seeking Excellence at seekingexcellence.locals.com In this conversation, Nathan Crankfield and Jack Beers discuss the themes that emerged from the recent presidential debate and how Catholics should approach election season. They express their disappointment in the lack of substantive policy discussion and the focus on personal atta…
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One of the terrible, and often true, stereotypes of Gen Z and Millenials is that of an entitled attitude. Young people today can be seen saying that they want to be able to work less and earn more than every generation before them - despite the fact that we currently live the most comfortable lifestyles in all of human history by a long shot. This …
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"I knew nothing about money. And to be a husband and father, that needed to change!"
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This is my journey in financial literacy. I grew up in a household that was consistently stressed about money. It was a sore spot that was really discussed. My parents kept separate bank accounts and both brought their own unique financial vices into our family life. I didn't know anything about building wealth, but I knew I needed to learn somethi…
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When Your Old Sins Are Brought To Light - How Do You Respond?
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You’ve likely been a terrible sinner throughout portions of your life. Perhaps now you’ve had a sincere conversion to Jesus Christ. Part of the fear you may have is how you will boldly share your faith knowing that others are aware of your many and great sins. This podcast is meant to help you overcome that fear. To support the podcast, join us at …
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This week's episode is pulled from a recent YouTube video on the Seeking Excellence YouTube channel. If you prefer video content, you can watch it there! We are at 62/100 for our supporter goal! If you love the Seeking Excellence Podcast, help us keep it running by becoming a paid supporter at seekingexcellence.locals.com starting at just $10/month…
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Is Stay At Home Motherhood Only For The Rich And Famous? | Ep 284
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"If my husband was an NFL player, I could afford to stay at home too!!!" These sentiments have been spread far and wide as of late. We modern Americans love some victim mentality!! We love the option of just blaming privilege for another person's success, rather than taking accountability for our own lives. Are there some people who are genuinely s…
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Should A Catholic Attend A Gay Wedding? And Other Controversial Wedding Scenarios | Ep 283
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This happens all the time. A faithful Catholic gets invited to what they know will be an invalid wedding. Perhaps it's the wedding of a divorced family member, or a cousin getting married outside the Church, or a same-sex wedding of an old high school friend. What is the person to do? The nice Christians will tell you to, without question, attend t…
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Stay At Home Mom: A Nice To Have Or A Need To Have? | Ep 282 | Emily Crankfield
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Everyone in the Catholic world seems to have a strong opinion on the topic. Should Catholic moms give up their careers to stay home? Some say it's a resounding YES while others say that it's completely up to her personal desires or calling. In this episode, Emily and I share our thoughts on our own journey of understanding the value of being a stay…
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Can Gen Z Revive the Church? w/ Isabel Brown | Ep 281
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Isabel Brown is an amazing Catholic political content creator and commentator. She is a full-time live streamer that speaks on cultural and social issues to her audience of over 1 million followers across multiple platforms. Isabel just released her latest book The End of the Alphabet: how Gen Z can save America and joins me today to discuss the bo…
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Is Therapy Really Ruining Us? w/ Jack Beers | Ep 280
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You may have heard of the recent controversy around Abigail Shrier's new book, Bad Therapy: Why the kids aren't growing up. She has shared many of her views on podcasts, such as this episode with Jordan Peterson. Is therapy a net positive for society? This is certainly a complex question. On today's episode, I'm joined by Jack Beers of thecatholicm…
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3 Reasons Why You Aren't Hitting Your Goals | Ep 279
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This is Episode #279 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community. Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life. For daily ins…
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10 HARD Learned Lessons From The Beginning of Marriage w/ Erinn Maly | Ep 278
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How To Know When To Cut People From Your Life | Ep 277
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To Demand Easter Without Good Friday Is Demonic
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For more great content, join us on Locals at seekingexcellence.locals.com Know of my prayers for you during this Holy Week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seekingexcellence/support
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The Demons Greatest Fear Is That You Become A Saint | Part 31 | Lent 2024
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community. Seeking Excellence provides purpose, dire…
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How Fatigue Can Lead To Sin | Part 30 | Lent 2024
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Is Death As Bad As We Think It Is? | Part 28 | Lent 2024
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The Devil Can Use Both Sin and Prayer Against You | Part 27 | Lent 2024
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How Men and Women Differ in Unselfishness | Part 26 | Lent 2024
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The Devil Wants Us To Hate Repetition and Consistency | Part 25 | Lent 2024
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On Spiritual Pride and Entitlement | Part 24 | Lent 2024
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Corrupting Religion With The Idea Of A "Historical Jesus" | Part 23 | Lent 2024
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The Devil Hates a Healthy Home Life | Part 22 | Lent 2024
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You Are NOT Your Own | Part 21 | Lent 2024
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Attacks on Chastity DO Eventually End | Part 20 | Lent 2024
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The Wrong Spouse Can Make the Christian Life Immensely Difficult | Part 19 | Lent 2024
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The Devil Wants to DESTROY Marriages | Part 18 | Lent 2024
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The Gluttony of Excess and Delicacy | Part 17 | Lent 2024
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Why Church Shopping Is Wrong | Part 16 | Lent 2024
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"The Present is the point at which Time touches Eternity" | Part 15 | Lent 2024
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Taking Pride In Your Own Humility | Part 14 | Lent 2024
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Yes, God Really Does Love You | Part 13 | Lent 2024
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"Murder is no better than cards, if cards can do the trick" | Part 12 | Lent 2024
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When Humor Becomes Evil | Part 11 | Lent 2024
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Is The Devil Using Your Friends To Pull You From God? | Part 10 | Lent 2024
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Sexual Temptations: A favorite tactic of the devil | Part 9 | Lent 2024
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Dealing with The Dryness of the Spiritual Life | Part 8 | Lent 2024
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Why the devil loves the idea of 'spiritual but not religious' | Part 7 | Lent 2024
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Submitting to God's Will for Your Life | Part 6 | Lent 2024
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The Strategies of the Devil | Part 5 | Lent 2024
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The Lies of the Devil | Part 4 | Lent 2024
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The Strategies of Satan | Part 3 | Lent 2024
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