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Welcome to the Fallible Man Podcast, your ultimate destination for men seeking to improve themselves as husbands, fathers, and individuals. Our mission is to provide valuable content that inspires men to unlock their full potential and excel in every aspect of their lives. As we believe that men play a crucial role in shaping society and the world, we are committed to empowering men at any stage of their journey. Our show features insightful conversations with leading experts, authors, and e ...
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Welcome to ”Read Me a Story Dad,” the podcast that aims to create a secure and enjoyable experience for children. Our mission is to provide moms and dads with a platform where they can confidently share age-appropriate children’s books with their little ones. Each episode features dedicated men who are committed to delivering safe interactions and nurturing support to children. By tuning in, parents can rest assured that their children will be engrossed in the enchanting world of storytellin ...
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In this episode of The Fallible Man Podcast, Brent addresses the critical issue of men's mental health and offers 10 actionable steps you can start today to improve it. Brent shares personal and practical advice based on his experiences, covering areas like getting outdoors, exercising, walking, connecting with nature, spending time with pets, inve…
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In today's episode of the 'Porn to Purpose' podcast, I welcome Brent Dowlen, also known as the Fallible Man. Brent is a men's personal development and relationship coach, as well as the founder and host of the Fallible Man podcast. In this episode, Brent shares his journey of personal growth, the importance of aligning with one's purpose, and the s…
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Brace yourself for a seismic shift that will obliterate everything you thought you knew about what it means to be a man in the modern world. In this unfiltered dialogue, renowned men's coach Bodhi Aldridge doesn't mince words as he pulls back the curtain on the deeply ingrained cultural myths that have left countless men stranded in a wasteland of …
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Br. Curtis Almquist Isaiah 7:1-9 Our reading from the Prophecy of Isaiah is an 8th century BC version of what we are seeing every day in our own newspapers and online: a world, including our own homeland, teeming with conflict. For Isaiah, the players were King Pekah and King Remaliah of Israel; King Rezim of Aram-Syria; and Kings Tabeel, then Uzia…
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Br. Curtis Almquist Isaiah 7:1-9 Our reading from the Prophecy of Isaiah is an 8th century BC version of what we are seeing every day in our own newspapers and online: a world, including our own homeland, teeming with conflict. For Isaiah, the players were King Pekah and King Remaliah of Israel; King Rezim of Aram-Syria; and Kings Tabeel, then Uzia…
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"Listen, I'm a grouch, and this is my book, and I don't want you to read it." Giggle at the silly antics of your favorite grouchy, trash-loving monster as he tries to convince you and everyone else to leave him alone. Play a little hide and seek and laugh as his home goes air born. Even Big Bird manages to annoy him! If. you have loved him for year…
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Br. Lucas Hall Mark 6:14-29 One of my favorite films came out roughly five years ago. It’s called A Hidden Life. It’s a Terrence Malick film, if you’re familiar with him. One reviewer called it a “grand cathedral” of a movie. And I agree, because it’s very big. It’s about three hours long. It’s quite quiet, reflective. The story—It’s based on a tru…
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Br. Lucas Hall Mark 6:14-29 One of my favorite films came out roughly five years ago. It’s called A Hidden Life. It’s a Terrence Malick film, if you’re familiar with him. One reviewer called it a “grand cathedral” of a movie. And I agree, because it’s very big. It’s about three hours long. It’s quite quiet, reflective. The story—It’s based on a tru…
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In this episode of The Fallible Man Podcast, Brent addresses men who seek to nurture long-lasting marriages through extreme ownership and personal development. Brent offers practical advice and a detailed checklist for men to work on key areas—physical activity, mental health, relationship investment, future ambition, skill set improvement, and pul…
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Br. David Vryhof Proverbs 2:1-9 Luke 14:27-33 The author of the Book of Proverbs tells us that there is much value in wisdom. Wisdom is not a given, something that all of us naturally acquire with age and experience. It is instead a treasure that must be desired and earnestly sought after. “If…you cry out for insight,” the author of Proverbs instru…
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Br. David Vryhof Proverbs 2:1-9 Luke 14:27-33 The author of the Book of Proverbs tells us that there is much value in wisdom. Wisdom is not a given, something that all of us naturally acquire with age and experience. It is instead a treasure that must be desired and earnestly sought after. “If…you cry out for insight,” the author of Proverbs instru…
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Buckle up for a seismic shift in your understanding of what it truly means to be a man. In this unfiltered dialogue, author and speaker Duncan Brown doesn't mince words as he pulls back the curtain on the deeply ingrained myths that have left countless men stranded in a wasteland of unfulfilling lives and hollow connections. With disarming authenti…
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In this episode of the "Porn to Purpose" podcast, I am joined by special guest Yeadon Smith to discuss the exciting developments within the Porn to Purpose community. We share our journey of partnership, the power of community support, and our vision for the future. Yeadon shares his personal transformation story, emphasizing the importance of a su…
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Br. Luke Ditewig Psalm 115:1-10 Matthew 9:32-38 I have gotten water in my ear while swimming. Muffled, it took a lot more effort to hear and pay attention. Remember what it’s like to lose part of your perception. The psalmist tonight says idols, gods which humans make, are not worth worship. “They have mouths but do not speak; eyes, but do not see.…
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Br. Luke Ditewig Psalm 115:1-10 Matthew 9:32-38 I have gotten water in my ear while swimming. Muffled, it took a lot more effort to hear and pay attention. Remember what it’s like to lose part of your perception. The psalmist tonight says idols, gods which humans make, are not worth worship. “They have mouths but do not speak; eyes, but do not see.…
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Join Dr. Seuss on a whimsical journey into the land of yawns and slumber! In this enchanting tale, a tiny bug triggers a colossal yawn that travels far and wide. As the Audio-Telly-o-Tally-o Count diligently tallies every sleeping creature from Keck to Krupp, the sleepyhead count climbs from one to billions and zillions! With delightful humor and i…
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Mark 6:1-13 About thirty years ago, we Brothers went through a period of renewal. We were stuck, and we knew it. It was difficult for us to make decisions. We were busy all the time, but it seemed, we were mostly busy spinning our wheels. We didn’t know which direction we wanted to go, and we weren’t even sure how, or who, would decide that. We wer…
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Mark 6:1-13 About thirty years ago, we Brothers went through a period of renewal. We were stuck, and we knew it. It was difficult for us to make decisions. We were busy all the time, but it seemed, we were mostly busy spinning our wheels. We didn’t know which direction we wanted to go, and we weren’t even sure how, or who, would decide that. We wer…
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Buckle up for a seismic shift in your understanding of modern relationships. Licensed marriage and family therapist Kristal DeSantis doesn't mince words as she pulls back the curtain on the intricate landscape of contemporary connections. With unflinching candor and disarming authenticity, she dismantles the deeply ingrained myths that have left co…
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Introduction: America's greatness wasn't inherited; it was earned through adversity and determination. Despite imperfections, America remains a beacon of opportunity and progress. Historical Insight: Overview of America's journey from colonial dissent to independence. The significance of July 4th, 1776, and the founding of the United States. Profil…
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In this episode of the "Porn to Purpose" podcast, I explore the theme of embracing imperfection in the journey of recovery from porn addiction. I delve into the next chapter of my personal journey, the paradigm shift from perfectionism, and the creation of a new community off Facebook. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:12] Introduction to the episode's t…
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Br. Lucas Hall Matthew 8:23-27 Amos 3:1-8, 4:11-12 “What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?” That question, I believe, strikes at the heart of Matthew’s gospel. Matthew’s intent in all his gospel is to focus on Jesus as the fulfillment of the prophets. He deliberately emphasizes the ways Jesus inverts expectations of the…
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Br. Lucas Hall Matthew 8:23-27 Amos 3:1-8, 4:11-12 “What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?” That question, I believe, strikes at the heart of Matthew’s gospel. Matthew’s intent in all his gospel is to focus on Jesus as the fulfillment of the prophets. He deliberately emphasizes the ways Jesus inverts expectations of the…
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The story of a train filled with toys and gifts for little boys and girls that breaks down before reaching the children. After asking several passing trains for help over the hill, a little blue train agrees to help the stranded toys. Even though she is small, the blue train tries her best to bring the toys to the children on the other side of the …
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Br. Jack Crowley Mark 5:21-43 One of the many things I love about Jesus is that he knew how to work a crowd. Jesus dealt with crowds all the time. Crowds to be fed, crowds to be healed, crowds trying to anoint him king, crowds trying to arrest him, and finally a crowd who crucified him. Jesus knew crowds. These crowds were not just crowded with peo…
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Br. Jack Crowley Mark 5:21-43 One of the many things I love about Jesus is that he knew how to work a crowd. Jesus dealt with crowds all the time. Crowds to be fed, crowds to be healed, crowds trying to anoint him king, crowds trying to arrest him, and finally a crowd who crucified him. Jesus knew crowds. These crowds were not just crowded with peo…
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Br. David Vryhof Ezekiel 34:11-16 II Timothy 4:1-9 John 21:15-19 We stand today in the presence of two of the giants of our faith: the Apostles Peter and Paul. No one has had a more profound influence on the Christian faith and on the Church than these two men. Both of them have their own feast – Peter on January 18 for his confession of Jesus as t…
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Br. David Vryhof Ezekiel 34:11-16 II Timothy 4:1-9 John 21:15-19 We stand today in the presence of two of the giants of our faith: the Apostles Peter and Paul. No one has had a more profound influence on the Christian faith and on the Church than these two men. Both of them have their own feast – Peter on January 18 for his confession of Jesus as t…
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Feast of Irenaeus of Lyons 2 Timothy 2:22-26 “And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kindly to everyone, an apt teacher, patient, correcting opponents with gentleness” (2 Tim 2:24-25). I’m not sure “gentle” is how I’d first characterize Irenaeus, the second-century theologian and bishop whom we remember today. In his great work Against …
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Feast of Irenaeus of Lyons 2 Timothy 2:22-26 “And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kindly to everyone, an apt teacher, patient, correcting opponents with gentleness” (2 Tim 2:24-25). I’m not sure “gentle” is how I’d first characterize Irenaeus, the second-century theologian and bishop whom we remember today. In his great work Against …
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In this episode of the Fallible Man Podcast, Brent delves into the concept of legacy, its significance, and how men can leave a lasting impact on the world. Drawing inspiration from a blog post by Joshua Becker, Brent outlines 35 important traits and actions that contribute to a meaningful legacy. From loving those closest to you and being a good f…
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Brace yourself for a mind-rattling revelation that will obliterate everything you thought you knew about weight loss. In this unfiltered dialogue, Dr. Jason Stanley, a battle-hardened researcher with over four decades of boots-on-the-ground experience delving into the obesity epidemic, pulls back the curtain on a harsh truth – the deeply ingrained …
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In this episode of the "Porn to Purpose" podcast, I delve into the crucial moments and decisions that shaped the early days of the Porn to Purpose community and my personal recovery journey. This episode highlights my transition from a hotel job to pursuing coaching, and the investments in coaching programs that played a pivotal role. I also share …
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Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister, as they head to Doctor Grizzly’s office for their important check-ups where they will have their temperatures taken, their eyes examined, and their ears looked in. Read by: Brent Dowlen is the Host of The Fallible Man Podcast and owner of The Fallible Man LLC focused on helping men become their best selves. www…
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Br. Jim Woodrum Job 38:1-11 Mark 4:35-41 In 1947, a friend of the composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein suggested that he write a piece of music based on W.H. Auden’s epic poem, “The Age of Anxiety.” Despite critics deeming the poem as Auden’s “one dull book, his one failure,” it won the Pulitzer Prize in 1948. The poem’s subject is four strange…
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Episode Show Notes In this episode of the Fallible Man Podcast, host Brent shares the profound and transformative experience of being a dad. From the simple joy of being called 'dad' to the nine greatest things about engaged fatherhood, Brent delves into personal stories and reflections. Key insights include the perception of being a superhero in y…
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Episode Show Notes Calling all men yearning for deeper connection, clarity, and purpose – brace yourselves for a mind-rattling voyage that will obliterate everything you thought you knew about navigating life's challenges. In this unfiltered dialogue, men's coach and podcaster Jason Lange unleashes a torrent of hard-hitting truths, pulling back the…
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In this episode of the "Porn to Purpose" podcast, I take you on a journey through my life from a real estate career to discovering my true passion. This episode is part three of a series where I share my personal story, focusing on the transitions that shaped my path. From dealing with depression and unfulfillment in my professional life to finding…
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If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup, and she'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. She'll ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles... You will delight in the story of an accommodating little girl who tries to keep up with the whims o…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Fallible Man Podcast, host Brent explores the significance of small daily decisions and their cumulative impact on our lives and character. By sharing a social media debate about returning shopping carts, Brent discusses the importance of setting good examples, practicing courtesy, and making intention…
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