Best Michael Lusk Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 79 | Strong Homes, Intentional Parenting, and Hard Work with C.R. Wiley 1:03:26

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In this episode, Nathan has an in-depth discussion with Pastor C.R. Wiley on the importance of mechanical competency, personal agency, and strategies for how families can be more productive and profitable for God’s glory. Pastor C.R. Wiley shares wisdom and insight from a vibrant career in general contracting, real estate investing, and ministry an…

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Ep. 78 | Family of Families 13:46

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You're meant experience life with other familes in rich fellowship - with featsting and singing - all week long! Nathan explains why he's gone all in on church and what that looks like to have a family of families! Related Episode: Ep. 15 | A Theology of Violence: Meekness, Protection, and Self-defense in the Christian Life Ep. 17 | A Theology of V…

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Ep. 77 | Too Many Targets? 17:13

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Are you distracted from THE OBJECTIVE and getting caught up in things you shouldn’t be doing? Nathan talks about ways he’s trying to clarify the mission for himelf, his family, business, and community. When each of us is faithful building the section of the wall directly in front of us, we will form a solid foundation for the world! Related Links: …

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Ep. 76 | Real Men in a Fake World w/ Michael Foster 1:07:04

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In this interview, Michael Foster imparts practical wisdom (the map and compass) to get you heading in the right direction, and then encourages you to start walking. He shares how he structures his week for maximum productivity, why being respected is better than being liked, how to find a good church, and how men should conduct themselves in real …

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Ep. 75 | Q&A: Rites of Passage, Education, and Goals 34:22

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Nathan answers: [0:50] "When do you feel like you became a man?" [13:10] "What would be your ideal scenario for church community educating their children?" [34:00] "What are your goals for the next year?" & "Have you set up your daily environment or routines to get the most out of life and achieve those goals?" Related Links: How to Save the World …

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Ep. 74 | The Crises of the Sexes (and what to do about it) w/ Pastor Rich Lusk 56:12

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Men and women rise or fall together. It is a dance that God has wired into the created order. In this week’s conversation, I talk with Pastor Rich Lusk about the responsibly men, woman, the family, and the church have in fixing what is going on in the culture at large. We also discuss, how effeminate pastors and unfaithful churches have made the pr…

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Ep. 73 | Hard Conversations 10:35

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Are you willing to have hard conversations with your spouse, kids, friends, and clients OR do you abdicate the responsibility you have to be straightforward and honest with them? This week I share what I recently learned from the book The Motive, and how I’ve been applying it with great success in my life! Relevant links: Book: The Motive: Why So M…

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Ep. 72 | Food Freedom, Household Management, and Education w/ John Moody 50:25

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This week I bring you my conversation John Moody, a loving husband, father, and owner of multiple family enterprises. We talk about his upcoming Rogue Food conference at Polyface Farm. We also talk about how he is raising his boys be masculine when education is mostly run by women. We discuss the role of the church, fathers, and mothers in educatio…

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Ep. 71 | Work: Soul Draining or Sacramental? 17:26

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In this week’s episode, Nathan shares how he’s changed his mindset about work since leaving his government job and starting his companies. You’ll learn how he handles what can feel like “soul crushing” labor. Also, he share’s what Benedictine monks taught him at one of the lowest points of his entrepreneurial journey. Related Links: Show Notes at w…

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Ep. 70 | Taking Risks and Building Community w/ Larson Hicks 1:18:12

1+ y ago1:18:12

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In this week’s conversation with Larson Hicks – a husband, father, business owner, and church planter – we talk about taking risks, dating, providing for your family, creating community, and why a lot of our problems today can be traced back to an improper understanding of our roles as male and female made in God’s image. Larson shares how spiritua…

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Ep. 69 | The Path Ahead with Pastor Bill Bivans 1:03:56

1+ y ago1:03:56

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This week, Nathan has a conversation with Pastor Bill Bivans the pastor emeritus of Sandhills Presbyterian Church and faithful husband, father, and grandfather. Pastor Bivans shares lessons from his headstrong youthful days all the way to dying (multiple times)! This conversation will be an encouragement to the young and old alike. There are older …

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Ep. 68 | Worst Case Really That Bad? - Perspective on Taking Risks 35:15

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“Every man dies. Not every man really lives.” – William Wallace… We love the movie Braveheart, but when it comes to taking risks in our own lives we sometimes falter. In this episode, Nathan explains why not taking risks is the riskiest course of action. Get some perspective to take the leap in your own life by listening to the full episode now! Re…

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Ep. 67 | Thriving Family Businesses w/ Michael Kilpatrick 1:07:24

1+ y ago1:07:24

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This week, Nathan talks to Michael Kilpatrick a farmer, educator, and inventor. Michael is also the host of the top-rated Thriving Farmer Podcast and Thriving Farmer Summit series which has been viewed by over 50,000 farmers. In this interview, Michael describes the struggles and rewards that come from starting and running multiple small businesses…

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Ep. 66 | Time-tested money-making hack… 12:53

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Do this six days a week until you die, and you're guaranteed to be rich! Nathan shares what he started doing at 5 and hasn't quit doing since. Don’t delay! Start today! Relevant Links: Boomers, Generational Divides, & Fitness with Michael Foster Related Episodes: Ep. 38 | Just Move! (and more steps to better health) Ep. 39 | Demystifying Starting a…

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Ep. 65 | Are You On Mission or Just Running Errands? 25:24

1+ y ago25:24

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If you weren't allowed to talk, would someone be able to accurately judge what you believe is important by your actions alone? Are you spending your time wisely moving with purpose toward the mission you’ve been given to complete? In this episode, Nathan shares what he’s learning about time and how he’s intentionally allocating it to accomplish wha…

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Ep. 64 | Building Anti-Fragile Communities w/ Joel Salatin 47:48

1+ y ago47:48

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Joel Salatin is a farmer who needs no introduction in the homesteading and food freedom community. He's a thought leader and advocate for regenerative agriculture globally, but still enjoys running a chainsaw and woodchipper on his farm in Virginia. In this episode, Nathan gets practical advice form Joel for people seeking to "disentangle" themselv…

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Ep. 63 | Raising Good Men In a Toxic World 23:40

1+ y ago23:40

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How do we raise men in a world that is targeting our boys and seeking to make them feel bad because they don’t act like girls? In this episode Nathan, shares sources of wisdom and some of his strategies and practices for helping train boys early to view their calling of manhood as noble and necessary! Resources: Show Notes (www.Spearing.co) Book: N…

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Ep. 62 | The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth w/ Kyle Lamb 1:37:17

1+ y ago1:37:17

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Kyle Lamb is a highly decorated special operations veteran turned businessman that has always prioritized faith and family over anything he accomplished on the battlefield or in the marketplace. In this interview we discuss why meekness is not weakness, biblical warriors, why Jesus is a mans’ man, and the importance of your mission. Be prepared to …

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Ep. 61 | Focus! 9:58

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Having too many good things in your life is a threat to the very best things! In this episode Nathan shares how he’s been distracted in the past and how he’s taking drastic measures to focus in 2023. He also shares some simple things you can do get more focused in your life. Relevant Links Book: At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof Book: Essentialism - T…

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Ep. 60 | The Renaissance of Truth with Will Spencer 58:49

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Will Spencer is an educated world traveler who spent two years abroad in search of the truth by immersing himself in almost all the prominent religious experiences on multiple continents. It wasn't until he returned back to the United States in 2019 that the truth found him. His story is miraculous! Now he's on a mission to set others free with the…

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Ep. 59 | Holding your own or is your title vain? 25:16

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Are you a Level 1 leader – ruling based on you position alone – or are you doing the work to grow into a leader that serves something bigger than yourself? In this episode I share how real Christian have a leg up on people like Musk, Bezos, and Jobs, because our daily work is done with eternal things in mind. Also, learn more about the Kingmakers E…

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Ep. 58 | Dominion, Stewardship, & Small Business w/ Greg Moore 29:10

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The power grid in Nathan’s home county was vandalized this week leaving almost the entire county without power for nearly 5 days. Events like this continue to highlight ways the church should be more prepared to serve those in the community during times of need. Greg Moore of the Dead Man Walking podcast interviewed Nathan a few months ago at the F…

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Ep. 57 | “Know your worth” advice from someone that is not broke! 15:27

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"Know your worth" is often something lazy broke people say to each other, but there are two sides to that coin. In this episode, I talk about my journey from thinking I was worth more than I actually was to gaining the skills, abilities, and confidence to avoid compromising on how much it really costs to deliver value. I also talk about how to get …

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Ep. 56 | Cultivating Grit and Passing It On 22:31

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In this episode Nathan explains how grit and effort matter more than talent. He discusses how his parents cultivated grit in his life, and how this enabled him to excel in the military, business, and in relationships. He also discusses how this applies to parenting and helping others in your community. Relevant Links Grit by Angela Duckworth Angela…

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Ep. 55 | Where we're going! 16:53

1+ y ago16:53

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On the eve of the one year anniversary of the Life on Target podcast, Nathan discusses where we came from, where we’re going, and what to expect in the next year on the podcast. Nathan shares come things he’s personally been convicted about in the last year and what that means for you as the listener. Also, learn more about some exclusive opportuni…

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Ep. 54 | Things No One Tells You When Leaving the Military or Your Job 27:39

1+ y ago27:39

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In this episode, Nathan offers advice to men experiencing career changes. This is something most men will go through multiple times in their lives. What makes this change so significant for men leaving the military is the “office” and “home” were once so far apart and now they’re not. Separating service members haven’t been given good advice about …

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Ep. 53 | School—a Religion You Should Quit with Matt Beaudreau 59:46

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Matt Beaudreau is a career educator and the founder of Acton Academy Placer and Acton Academy, which has more than 300 locations across the United States. In this episode, Matt shares his journey from classroom teacher to a world-renowned speaker and education innovator. In addition, he discusses why he thinks school is like a religion, the reasons…

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Ep. 52 | College Lies and Doing the Work to Lead Your Family with Dr. Ben Merkle 1:15:29

1+ y ago1:15:29

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Dr. Ben Merkle is the president of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow Idaho, a private liberal arts college that graduates leaders who shape culture by living faithfully under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Nathan and Dr. Merkle discuss how fathers can take responsibility for their their children’s education, why higher education i…

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Ep. 51 | True Healing from PTSD and Post-military Life with Jeremy Stalnecker 1:29:10

1+ y ago1:29:10

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Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Jeremy Stalnecker’s Website Mighty Oaks Foundation Programs Mighty Oaks Foundation March or Die with Jeremy Stalnecker The Situation Report with Chad Robichaux and Jeremy Stalnecker Jeremy Stalnecker on Instagram Jeremy Stalnecker on Twitter Jeremy Stalnecker on Facebook Jeremy Stalnecker on Youtube Lt. Gen. …

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Ep. 50 | Running a Cultural Counter-insurgency with Aaron Renn 24:06

1+ y ago24:06

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Aaron Renn is a writer and consultant in Indianapolis. He is the co-founder and Senior Fellow at American Reformer. He has provided management and technology consulting services as a partner at Accenture and was a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. Today, his focus is on helping conservatives and the American church rise …

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Ep. 49 | Why Masculine Strength Matters with Dr. Anthony Esolen 1:25:05

1+ y ago1:25:05

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Dr. Anthony Esolen is the author of twenty-eight books and over 1,000 articles in both scholarly and general interest journals. A senior editor of Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity, Dr. Esolen is known for his elegant essays on the faith and for his clear social commentaries. Some of his recent books include Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding Am…

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Ep. 48 | Wielding Art to Build and Defend True Culture with Arthur Kwon Lee 1:07:40

1+ y ago1:07:40

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Arthur Kwon Lee is an American painter and martial artist whose expressive paintings proclaim Christ over all things. In this episode, Arthur discusses the feminization of Christ throughout art history, the need for men to recognize their aesthetic nature, how his beliefs enabled him to stand up to woke culture in the art world, and why great art i…

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Ep. 47 | Recovering the Value of a Productive Household with John Moody 1:22:52

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John Moody is a homesteader, author, husband, father of six and an outspoken advocate for food freedom. In this episode, John shares how a serious health scare in his early 20s led him away from a lifestyle of video games and processed foods to becoming one of the most well known figures in the fight against government overreach in small scale farm…

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Ep. 46 | Masculine Discipleship and Freedom from Porn with Ray de la Nuez 1:13:09

2y ago1:13:09

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Ray de la Nuez is an officer in the Marine Corps and the founder of Becoming Men, an organization dedicated providing practical discipleship so men can be who God made them to be. In this episode, Ray shares how his upbringing in poverty affected his formative years, why he joined the military, and how God freed him from a 10-year addiction to porn…

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Ep. 45 | Becoming One of the Nine Who Makes the Battle 18:17

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When faced with a battle in your life, are you a target, or are you someone who fights and lays it all on the line? In this episode, Nathan unpacks what it means to be “one of the nine who makes the fight" and provides tips for having personal dominion over self through exercise and intentionally living for the glory of God. Relevant Links Show Not…

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Ep. 44 | Growing a Family Culture of Healthy Habits for Lifelong Resilience with Rachel Beck 1:22:08

2y ago1:22:08

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Rachel Beck is an expert in holistic nutrition and is the owner of Rachel Beck Wellness, where she helps spiritually-minded, successful women simplify their lives so they can re-prioritize their health and flourishing. In this episode, Rachel provides practical advice on building simple habits that will transform your life and offers guidance for h…

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Ep. 43 | Cultivating Dangerous Capacity by Focusing on the Right Things 16:20

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Men are supposed to be leaders who protect the weak, the innocent, and the downtrodden—it’s part of the masculine nature that God designed. Men need to live faithfully according to God’s Word and actively seek ways to cultivate dangerous capacity. In this episode, Nathan shares how training in faithfulness, excellence, and dangerous capacity over a…

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Ep. 42 | Being More Dangerous (Do The Work) 22:24

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The only way to get better at doing hard things is to do hard things. And the only way to become more dangerous is to train for it. These qualities are essential for every man, but they need to be grounded in steadfast trust in God. In this episode, Nathan discusses the tension between faith and hard work and provides practical advice for becoming …

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Ep. 41 | Physical and Spiritual Strength and Becoming an Order of Magnitude More Dangerous with former SEAL Bill Rapier 1:28:17

2y ago1:28:17

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Bill Rapier a former Navy SEAL and the owner of American Tactical Shooting Instruction. He retired from the military after 20 years of service, runs multiple small businesses, and now lives in Idaho with his wife and seven kids. In this episode, Nathan and Bill discuss knife combatives, strategies for mental toughness in grueling circumstances, how…

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Ep. 40 | Key Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Business (3 Lessons) 15:24

2y ago15:24

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When you start a small business, you're signing up to learn—a lot. In this episode, Nathan shares the three things that he wish he would've been told before starting his construction business and offers perspective on the key things that need to be squared away to protect you, your partners, and your business. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.c…

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Ep. 39 | Demystifying Starting a Small Business (Easy Practical Steps) 19:08

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Starting a small business doesn't have to be complicated—you just have to get going. In this episode, Nathan shares his story of starting his construction company and provides a practical list of steps for building your side hustle or a full-time venture. If you've been on the fence about starting a business, this episode is for you. Relevant Links…

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Ep. 38 | Just Move! (and more steps to better health) 24:40

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Health and fitness should be a top priority in everyone's life, but it's very easy for it to fall by the wayside. In this episode, Nathan shares practical tips for how to think about health and fitness regardless of your ability, how injuries from special operations combat altered the way that he approaches exercise, and how to set incremental goal…

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Ep. 37 | Building Bulletproof Businesses through Christian Values with David Benham 52:22

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David Benham is a former professional baseball player, real estate investor, and serial entrepreneur who is passionate about helping Christian business owners connect faith and business. In this episode, David shares how he and his brother Jason have applied the Gospel to every successful venture and how living boldly enabled them to survive cancel…

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Ep. 36 | First Steps to Productive Property (and greater freedom) 20:17

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Productive property is one of the primary ways for Christians to build margin in their life so they can bless their families and other people. But why do you need it? And how can you get it? In this episode, Nathan gives a high-level overview of how he and his family have grown their personal margin through productive property over the past decade,…

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Ep. 35 | How to Crush Inflation (Make More Butter) 18:31

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Inflation and the rising cost of goods is a topic that’s on everybody’s mind. How should we deal with inflation and its effects? What can we do to lessen the impact of inflation in the future? In this episode, Nathan discusses some of the practical ways that he has protected his family from inflation through entrepreneurship, making the best use of…

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Ep. 34 | Intentional Family Rhythms and Being Rooted in Community with Daniel Grothe 1:03:39

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Daniel Grothe is a author of The Power of Place: Choosing Stability in a Rootless Age and the Associate Senior Pastor at New Life Church in Colorodo Springs, Colorado. In this episode, Grothe shares his story of going in on 120 acres with three families from his church, the importance of community, and how living on land teaches kids about the real…

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Ep. 33 | Contentment—Not Just for Girls 16:34

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Parents have opportunities each and every day to lead their children in the way of godly living, and it is essential to make the most of those moments when they arise. In this episode, Nathan shares how he is working to teach his daughters contentment and how children can reflect the issues you have in your own heart. Relevant Links Show Notes | Sp…

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Ep. 32 | School Shootings: Bird’s Eye Truth vs Ground Truth and More Thoughts from a Former Hostage Rescue Specialist 21:55

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Why do school shootings happen and what should Christians do about them? In this episode, Nathan draws on his extensive experience in hostage rescue situations to provide hard-earned perspective on the complexity surrounding these issues as well as practical advice for Christians seeking to defend those they love. Relevant Links Show Notes | Speari…

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Ep. 31 | Fostering Physical and Mental Toughness in Kids with Rob Sentz 1:17:07

2y ago1:17:07

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In this episode, Nathan has a far-reaching discussion with Rob Sentz on building physical and mental toughness in kids and how that impacts larger socioeconomic issues like employment. Sentz shares practical ways that he has worked to teach his children to be mentally and physically tough and offers tremendous insight into the the current economic …

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Ep. 30 | Building Strong Brands Through Hustle and Persistence with Darren Doane 1:20:28

2y ago1:20:28

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Darren Doane is brand architect and filmmaker whose portfolio includes work for Toyota, Shinedown, Jimmy John’s, Zac Brown Band, and more. In this episode, Doane shares how having hustle enabled him to learn filmmaking, get a job without going to college, and even save his parents’ home from foreclosure. Nathan and Doane discuss what brand building…

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